Swagman 80503 Instruction Sheet

PRODUCT: 80503 The Straddler A Frame Bike Rack • Page 1 of 2
Mounting Instructions
1. Insert the lower "A" frame foot into the upper "A"
frame foot (diagram 1).
2. Place the assembly onto the A frame of the trailer
with the tube on the outer side of the "A" frame.
Insert two Carriage bolts through the top "A"
frame foot into the bottom "A" frame foot and
secure with the washers and nuts (diagram 2).
Do not tighten at this time as you may have to
move the assembly into a different position on
the A frame of the trailer. Start with the assembly
about 2 to 3 inches from the back of the trailer.
3. Repeat on the other side of the trailer "A"
frame positioning in the same position as the
previously installed assembly (diagram 3).
4. Insert the two upright bent posts into the top
of each of the "A" frame assemblies (diagram 4).
Put them at a height that will clear the tanks
or obstacles. Insert the set allen screws and
hand-tighten them to hold the bar into position
(diagram 5). This will allow you to rotate or
raise the bent bars as needed once you install
the main cross section. Only 8 set screws
are supplied and they are only used for easy
adjustment.
5. Push the main cross section into the top of the
bent upright tubes until they bottom out. Install
the set screws and hand tighten them to hold
the cross tube into position (diagram 6).
6. Rotate or raise the upright bent tubes so that
the cross section is not in contact with the tanks,
trailer or any other obstacles.
7. Once you confirm the position is OK tighten the
set screws and bolts and nuts through the "A"
frame assembly.
8. At this point is it a good idea to install the bike
rack and make sure you have ample clearance
between the trailer, tanks etc (diagram 7). This
includes having enough space for turning radius
while driving or backing the trailer.
Swagman • 300 - 1880 Government St. • Penticton, B.C. Canada V2A 7J1 • Phone (250) 490-8883 • Fax (250) 490-8885 • www.swagman.net
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Parts List
6mm x 45mm
Carriage Bolts, Nuts & Washers Set Screws
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9. It is advisable to keep any part of Straddler or bike rack at least
3 inches from the trailer as some movement will happen while
driving.
10. When all is confirmed drill holes through both sides of the "A"
frame assembly and the main cross bar. There are guide holes on
each side for easy drilling. (1/4" drill bit is required). There are a
total of 8 holes required. Two on each side of the upper "A" frame
foot and two on each side of the main cross bar.
11. Put the 4 (6mm x 45mm) allen bolts through the tube at these
previously drilled holes and tighten using nyloc nuts (diagram 8).
12. Check all set screws and bolts periodically to ensure they are tight.
Important Notes
• This rack is designed to hold a two bike rack with a maximum
weight including rack and bikes of 100lbs.
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• Follow the instructions of the manufactures bike rack for notes
and warnings.
• It is only designed to be installed on the front A frame of the
trailer. Installing in any other location will void warranty
• Ensure you don't have excessive movement in the installed
bike rack.
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Swagman • 300 - 1880 Government St. • Penticton, B.C. Canada V2A 7J1 • Phone (250) 490-8883 • Fax (250) 490-8885 • www.swagman.net
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