Halfords hi 3 bike instructions 6/8/07 12:05 PM Page 5
FITTING
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HORIZONTAL
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(1) Before offering the carrier to your vehicle ensure the rear | to the vehicle and hook the metal straps over the top edge of the |
window/bodywork and rubber feet on the vehicle support arm are | tailgate of your vehicle. Ensure that the rubber protective sleeves are |
clean and free of dust. (2) For most vehicles it will be necessary to | positioned to avoid any abrasion of the metal straps on the paintwork |
of the vehicle. |
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Hook the feet under the bottom of your tailgate. In some cases it may be necessary to slightly open the tailgate to enable the feet to hook on.
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Reposition the cycle support arm so it is positioned slightly above horizontal.
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IMPORTANT: Use the red webbing straps to secure the cycle frame to the carrier. Failure to use these straps will result in the cycles falling off the carrier
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Position your cycle(s) into the saddle area of the frame locator. Pass the webbing strap over the frame of the cycle and thread through the metal loop. Pull the strap back tightly and press the hook and loop fastener to secure.
Note: there must be a minimum 45mm of overlap (See Diagram). If the straps supplied with this product are not suitable, longer straps are available as an accessory. Please contact your nearest Halfords store.
Ensure that both carrier clamping levers are in the closed position. | check the security of the carrier. Continue gradually tightening both |
Progressively tighten the levers on both sides of the carrier by turning | levers until the carrier is firmly fixed in all directions. |
them clockwise. When the resistance to turning starts to increase |
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When carrying a second or third cycle, feed the RED straps around all | in the cycles falling off the carrier. To reduce obstruction from the |
cycles frames, and fully tighten. Failure to use these straps will result | handlebars, alternate the direction of each cycle during loading. |
CAUTION: After the cycles are securely located on the carrier it is important to re- check the security of the carrier. If required, the clamping levers should be further tightened until the carrier is firmly fixed in all directions.