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allen SB-01 Instructional Owner's Manual

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INSTRUCTIONAL OWNERS'S Manual
MODEL SB-01 SMART SUCTION 1-BIKE RACK
INSTRUCTIONAL OWNERS'S Manual
Owner's Manual should be kept for future reference
1. Completely read and understand Owner's Manual before assembling or operating this product.
2. This product should be assembled by an adult.
!
WARNING:
Bicycles or rack falling in road can cause serious accidents resulting in bodily injury!! Do not use rack
on any vehicle on which it can't be properly mounted as described in this instruction sheet.
• NEVER MOUNT BICYCLE ON VEHICLE SIDEWAYS OR AT ANY ANGLE THAT IS NOT PARALLEL WITH THE CENTERLINE OF
VEHICLE. NEVER MOUNT THE BICYCLE FACING BACKWARDS.
• MAX ALLOWABLE BIKE WEIGHT: 35 LB (18 KG), AND WHEELBASE LENGTH OF 35.5" (900mm) TO 52" (1320mm).
• NEVER EXCEED POSTED SPEED LIMIT.
• NEVER USE PRODUCT IF ANY PART IS DAMAGED OR MALFUNCTIONING, OR IF ANY SUCTION CUP IS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN
FULL VACUUM FOR AT LEAST FOUR HOURS.
• ALWAYS CLEAN SMART SUCTION CUPS AND MOUNTING SURFACE OF VEHICLE BEFORE USING PRODUCT. ANY
INTERFERENCE OR DEBRIS BETWEEN SUCTION CUP AND MOUNTING SURFACE CAN IMPACT RACK'S ATTACHMENT AND
PERFORMANCE.
• DO NOT USE PRODUCT IF ANY SUCTION CUP IS NOT AT FULL SUCTION, AS INDICATED BY INDICATOR BAND ON THE PUMP –
NO RED SHOULD SHOW AT PROPER SUCTION. REGULARLY CHECK INDICATOR BANDS ON SUCTION CUPS DURING USE.
• FORK MOUNT AND REAR WHEEL STRAP MUST BE CORRECTLY INSTALLED AND TIGHTENED TO PROPERLY CARRY THE
BICYCLE. REGULARLY CHECK DURING USE TO CONFIRM THAT THE FORK MOUNT AND WHEEL STRAP ARE TIGHT AND
BICYCLE IS SECURE.
• CONTACT CUSTOMERSERVICE@ALLEN.BIKE FOR ANY QUESTIONS OR REPLACEMENT PARTS.
!
CAUTION:
Only use Smart Suction Rack in accordance with local motor vehicle and traffic regulations
• ONLY INSTALL RACK AND LOAD BICYCLES AT A SAFE DISTANCE AWAY FROM MOVING TRAFFIC.
• INSTALLED BICYCLES SHOULD NEVER EXTEND BEYOND SIDE OF THE VEHICLE DURING TRANSPORT.
• MOUNT RACK ON THE PART OF THE ROOF THAT IS LEAST FLEXIBLE, SUCH AS JUST BEHIND THE FRONT WINDSHIELD.
• STRENGTH AND SUITABILITY OF GLASS PANORAMIC ROOF OR GLASS SUNROOF SHOULD BE VERIFIED BEFORE
INSTALLING RACK ONTO THIS SURFACE.
• REMOVE RACK FROM VEHICLE WHEN NOT IN USE.
• DO NOT DISCARD PROTECTIVE COVERS; PROTECTIVE COVERS SHOULD BE CORRECTLY INSTALLED ON VACUUM CUPS
WHEN THE RACK IS NOT BEING USED.
• INSPECT, CLEAN, AND LUBRICATE SMART SUCTION PUMPS REGULARLY TO MAINTAIN PEAK RACK PERFORMANCE.
• SMART SUCTION RACK SHOULD ALWAYS BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ALLEN APP.
INSTRUCTIONAL OWNER'S MANUAL
PRODUCT REGISTRATION:
MAKE SURE TO REGISTER YOUR PURCHASE AT
https://allen.bike/pages/register-your-product
TO QUALIFY FOR PRODUCT WARRANTY AND TO RECEIVE
IMPORTANT PRODUCT NOTIFICATIONS
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  • Page 1 • DO NOT DISCARD PROTECTIVE COVERS; PROTECTIVE COVERS SHOULD BE CORRECTLY INSTALLED ON VACUUM CUPS WHEN THE RACK IS NOT BEING USED. • INSPECT, CLEAN, AND LUBRICATE SMART SUCTION PUMPS REGULARLY TO MAINTAIN PEAK RACK PERFORMANCE. • SMART SUCTION RACK SHOULD ALWAYS BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ALLEN APP.
  • Page 2 INSTRUCTIONAL OWNERS’S Manual INSTRUCTIONAL OWNER’S MANUAL Max 35 lbs. Min. Wheel Base 35.5in (902mm) Max. Wheel Base 52in (1320mm) Warning: Do Not park vehicle in Garage Warning: Never enter Car Wash with Rack or Bicyles installed on vehicle with Rack or Bicyles installed on vehicle...

  • Page 3: Parts List

    INSTRUCTIONAL OWNERS’S Manual INSTRUCTIONAL OWNER’S MANUAL PARTS LIST QUANTITY DESCRIPTION HARDWARE KIT INCLUDING * drawings not to scale 1X - Rear Wheel Strap 3X - M4 18mm Flathead Screw 1X - Front Unit Assembly 2X - M3 12mm Washer Head Screw 1X - Small Phillips Head Screwdriver 1X - Rear Unit Assembly 4X - AA Batteries...
  • Page 4 INSTRUCTIONAL OWNERS’S Manual INSTRUCTIONAL OWNER’S MANUAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Lay out the Front Unit Assembly and the Rear Unit Assembly as pictured in Figure 1 STEP 1: so the ends are parallel. Confirm that the cable connectors are exposed out of the rear section of the device.
  • Page 5 INSTRUCTIONAL OWNERS’S Manual INSTRUCTIONAL OWNER’S MANUAL STEP 3: Slide the frame of the Rear Unit Assembly over the Front Unit Assembly as shown in Figure 3. Tools Required: NONE FIGURE 3 Warning! Ensure that the cables do not get pinched during this process and are safely stowed inside of the device.
  • Page 6 INSTRUCTIONAL OWNERS’S Manual INSTRUCTIONAL OWNER’S MANUAL STEP 4: Confirm that the holes in the metal frame and the plastic front housing line up. Secure the two sections with 3X - M4 18mm Flathead Screws (included) with the Philips Driver as shown in Figure 4.
  • Page 7 INSTRUCTIONAL OWNERS’S Manual INSTRUCTIONAL OWNER’S MANUAL STEP 5: Remove the battery access panel on the underside of the rack and keep the screws on hand as shown in Figure 5. Insert 4x - AA Batteries (NOT INCLUDED) according to the instructions marked on the rack.
  • Page 8 INSTRUCTIONAL OWNERS’S Manual INSTRUCTIONAL OWNER’S MANUAL STEP 6: Locate the Rear Wheel Strap in the Box. Use the Phillips Head Screw Driver (included) to attach the Rear Wheel Strap with the 2X - M3 12mm Washer Head Screws provided on the bottom of the Rear Unit Assembly as shown in Figure 6.
  • Page 9 INSTRUCTIONAL OWNERS’S Manual INSTRUCTIONAL OWNER’S MANUAL STEP 7: Install Allen Sports App by scanning the QR Code below. Tools Required: Smartphone (NOT INCLUDED)
  • Page 10 Please note that all returns and exchanges are subject to the return policy of the retailer where the product was originally purchased R.A. ALLEN CO., INC. - 500 Beachland Blvd., Suite 1 - 1002; Vero Beach, FL 32963 - USA customerservice@allen.bike www.allen.bike...
  • Page 11 INSTRUCTIONAL OWNERS’S Manual INSTRUCTIONAL OWNER’S MANUAL RACK ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: Adjust the rack length to fit bike size as shown in Figure 8. Set the fully assembled rack on the ground near the vehicle. Remove the front wheel of the bike. Align the fork of the bike with the skewer component on the front section of the rack.
  • Page 12 INSTRUCTIONAL OWNERS’S Manual INSTRUCTIONAL OWNER’S MANUAL STEP 2: Determine bike type for best installation. • For road bikes with Disc Caliper Brakes, proceed to step 3 • For road bikes without Disc Caliper Brakes, skip to step 4 • For all other bikes, skip to step 5 STEP 3: For road bikes with Disc Caliper Brakes.
  • Page 13 INSTRUCTIONAL OWNERS’S Manual INSTRUCTIONAL OWNER’S MANUAL STEP 4: For road bikes without Disc Caliper Brakes Test mount the Bike to the Rack. With the front tire of the bike removed, lift the bike onto the rack. Insert the front fork on to the axle of the skewer lock as shown below in Figure 11.
  • Page 14 INSTRUCTIONAL OWNERS’S Manual INSTRUCTIONAL OWNER’S MANUAL STEP 5::For other bicycles Locate the Front Axle Adapter Set, and remove the Adapter Plates (2x) and Cross Tube (1x). Orient the Adapter Plates so that the arrows point forwards. Place the Adapter Plates onto the rack, with the Cross Tube braced between them, as shown in Figure 12.
  • Page 15 INSTRUCTIONAL OWNERS’S Manual INSTRUCTIONAL OWNER’S MANUAL STEP 6: Attach the adapter assembly to the rack using the Skewer. Holding the lever in the “open” position at the end of the skewer, tighten the lock nut on the other end. Once the adapt- ers are secured, flip the lever to the “closed”...
  • Page 16 INSTRUCTIONAL OWNERS’S Manual INSTRUCTIONAL OWNER’S MANUAL STEP 8: Insert the Adapters into the Cross Tube, so that they are seated flush to the Adaptor Plates, as shown in Figure 16. FIGURE 15 STEP 9: Test mount the Bike to the Rack. With the bike’s front tire removed, put the Thru Axle through the Adapters and Cross Tube and secure, as shown in Figure 17.

  • Page 17: Installation Instructions

    INSTRUCTIONAL OWNERS’S Manual INSTRUCTIONAL OWNER’S MANUAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1: Ensure that the vehicle mounting surface(s) are clean and free from dirt or debris for optimal suction cup adhesion prior to installation. STEP 2: Remove the Red Suction Cup Covers from each of the suction cups as shown in Figure 17.
  • Page 18 INSTRUCTIONAL OWNERS’S Manual INSTRUCTIONAL OWNER’S MANUAL STEP 3: Place the rack onto the vehicle facing forward in the desired location as shown in Figure 18. Confirm that the rack is still set to the length that suits the bike, or readjust the rack to the proper setting that was determined previously.
  • Page 19 INSTRUCTIONAL OWNERS’S Manual INSTRUCTIONAL OWNER’S MANUAL STEP 4: Create a suction seal by applying downwards pressure to the top of the cup and manu- ally pumping the button on each of the suction cups as shown in Figure 19. Once the red barrel indicator on the button is no longer visible, the suction cup is properly sealed to the vehicle.
  • Page 20 INSTRUCTIONAL OWNERS’S Manual INSTRUCTIONAL OWNER’S MANUAL STEP 6: Place the rear tire into the tire tray and properly align with the Rear Wheel Strap as shown in Figure 20. Feed the Rear Wheel Strap through the spokes and feed the end of the strap through the ratchet on the opposite side.
  • Page 21 INSTRUCTIONAL OWNERS’S Manual INSTRUCTIONAL OWNER’S MANUAL Secure the Security Tether as shown in Figure 21. Pull the Security Tether out using the STEP 7: pull tab on the back left section of the rack until it is long enough to fit inside the door. With the door open place the pull tab inside of the vehicle and close the door.
  • Page 22 INSTRUCTIONAL OWNERS’S Manual INSTRUCTIONAL OWNER’S MANUAL Remove the Smart Suction Bike Rack from the vehicle as shown in Figure 22. Locate STEP 8: the tabs on the outer sealing edge of each suction cup. Lift up on the tabs to release pressure and break the suction seal on each of the four suction cups.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting Guide

    INSTRUCTIONAL OWNERS’S Manual INSTRUCTIONAL OWNER’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POTENTIAL CAUSES HOW TO FIX Slow Leakage Dry mounting surface or suction Apply water to the mounting surface or the sealing edge of the suction cup Cuts or damage on the edge of Replace the Suction Cups suction cups Dirt in pump...

  • Page 24: Cleaning The Pump

    Please note that all returns and exchanges are subject to the return policy of the retailer where the product was originally purchased R.A. ALLEN CO., INC. - 500 Beachland Blvd., Suite 1 - 1002; Vero Beach, FL 32963 - USA customerservice@allen.bike www.allen.bike...

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