RaptorAero - Bike rack Yakima - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL RaptorAero Yakima

Always use the short bolt with small bail — and long bolt with large bail. Press a pad into the smaller bail (marked “A”).

• Close and compress the mount around the bar.

• Insert a short hex bolt into the hex opening in the barrel sleeve, and insert into mount. Press a pad into the backbone. (You may need to rotate the pad to fit correctly.) INSTALL PADS TO ONE SET OF MOUNTS. Place the mount onto the bar, opening toward the front of the car.

ATTACH SMALL BAIL TO

BACKBONE. IF THE BOLT DOES NOT EXTEND, remove the bail, and set the end into the lower slot. Bolt threads MUST extend below the closed bail. If the bolt threads still do not extend below the closed bail: Always install the pad on the bail for this fitting process. Attach the thumb-wheel: If there is any looseness, or the mounts can slide on the bar, follow the fitting process again. FACTORY CROSSBARS ONLY: Start here to find the Universal MightyMount parts that fit your crossbars. Remove the fitted mount from the bar. BAIL BACKBONE Repeat the fitting process until the MightyMount conforms to the size of your crossbars when the wheel is tightened.

• Assemble the remaining mounts, and carefully set them aside.

• Do not discard the unused parts (you may use them on future vehicles).

• Use the larger bail (marked “B”) with longer bolt.

• Repeat step 2 and 3.

• Choose access from passenger or driver side.

• Red knob should face you when the Raptor Aero is attached to wheel tray. jAwS guide Plug Red knob thReAded Plug

• Place the GUIDE PLUG into the hole on one side of the jaws.

• Slide the red knob‘s bolt threads through the guide plug. guide Plug

• Insert the Threaded Plug into the other hole.

• Place spring between guide plug and threaded plug.

• Slide knob through spring and into threaded plug. thReAded Plug Turn the red knob clockwise to engage the threaded plug. SPRing Tighten knob completely until threaded end is exposed. Slide the “E”clip into groove on end. A coin or a key may provide added leverage. Open red knob completely. SKS

Lock Cores are optional. To install SKS® Lock Cores, refer to lock instructions. NOTE: If not using lock, leave plug in place. ROUND OR SQUARE BARS: Install the SnapArounds. —DO NOT INSTALL Universal MightyMounts on round or square bars! Remove the tabs with scissors or pliers. Attach 2 SnapArounds on the front crossbar, and 1 on the rear crossbar. JAW ASSEMBLY (Round, Square, or Factory Crossbars) square bars onlY : round and square bars : Loosen the tabs by bending them repeatedly.1033402A-4/18 NOTE: Hoop must rest horizontally on tray while turning the hex keys. When hoop is raised the hex keys cannot be turned. Tighten all 3 hex keys firmly onto all SnapArounds.

• Insert two baseplate bolts up through the SnapArounds and baseplate.

• Secure with elongated hex keys.

• Insert the wheel tray bolt through the SnapAround on the other crossbar.

• Secure with short hex key.

requires the short carriage bolt. SPACER POSITIONING— If your factory bars are angled, and the spacer is not flat against the baseplate, loosen the carriage bolt and rotate the spacer as needed. You will need to remove the pad. Be sure to replace it once the bolt is tightened.

If the wheel straps need to be between the crossbars, slide them onto the wheel tray now. SMALLER BIKES ONLY: Slide the open wheel straps onto the wheel tray with the red buttons towards you.

• Insert baseplate bolt head 8” into slot in wheel tray.

• Use the washers and wing nut to attach the hoop baseplate onto this bolt.

• Slide the wheel tray bolt into the track at the other end of the wheel tray. FACTORY CROSSBARS ONLY: Combine tray/hoop assembly with Universal MightyMounts ROUND OR SQUARE CROSSBARS: Set tray/hoop assembly onto crossbars. STANDARD BIKES: Install wheel straps outside the crossbars after steps 18 or 19. Remove the upper pads before continuing.

• Insert a long carriage bolt through the Raptor’s baseplate.

• Add the spacer to the Universal MightyMount and secure with nut.

• Tighten with supplied wrench.

(20 cm) SPACER (BASEPLATE)1033402A-5/18 Install tRaY end caps NOTE: The front wheel of the bicycle must rest inside the hoop. Set your bicycle in the wheel tray with the hoop lying flat between the wheels. Raise hoop and roll bicycle forward as jaws meet the down tube. IN THE OPEN POSITION, JAWS SHOULD CLEAR THE BIKE FRAME. Raptor can mount above or below most attachments, such as waterbottles. tIghten Red knob Do not overtighten! To avoid paint wear, clean contact points on frame before tightening Jaws. SOME attachments on the down tube must be removed if the jaws cannot attach above or below them. load and secuRe YouR bIke — (bIke WeIght lImIt Is 30 lbs.) Pull the strap through wheel spokes on the front and rear wheels.

• Insert the strap end behind the red tab.

• TIGHTEN the strap by repeatedly lifting the red tab.

• If the wheel is still loose in the tray slide the strap in the tray until it rests against the rim.

• TIGHTEN AGAIN. close the stRaps Do not overtighten the strap! Do not let the strap push against the valve stem. befoRe dRIvIng aWaY

• Check both wheel straps.

• TIGHTEN IF NECESSARY. Release the strap by pushing the red button. Do not overtighten! unloadIng bIcYcle: Unscrew red knob and roll bicyle out of hoop. Slide the open wheel straps onto the wheel tray with the red buttons towards you. install wheel straps (if not installed earlier)1033402A-6/18 REAR HATCH Some longer loads may prevent the rear hatch from fully opening.

ALWAYS USE CAUTION WHEN

OPENING YOUR HATCH. ANTENNA Antenna on the roof may need to be removed to prevent interference with long loads.

WARNING: BE SURE ALL HARDWARE IS SECURED ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS. ATTACHMENT

HARDWARE CAN LOOSEN OVER TIME. CHECK BEFORE EACH USE, AND TIGHTEN IF NECESSARY. MAINTENANCE: Use non-water soluble lubricant on screws. Use a soft cloth with water and mild detergent to clean plastic parts.

OR REPLACEMENT PARTS

Contact your dealer or call [phone] Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, PST K E E P T H E S E I N S T R U C T I O N S ! This product is covered by YAKIMA’s “Love It Till You Leave It” Limited Lifetime Warranty To obtain a copy of this warranty, go online to www. yakima.com or email us at [e-mail] or call [phone] WEIGHT LIMITS

• Follow the YAKIMA Fit List for your rack’s weight limit. (Do not exceed the weight limit of your vehicle’s racks.)

• Maximum weight is 165 lbs. (75 kg) unless otherwise noted.

• Maximum bicycle weight is 30 lbs. (14 kg) .

DO NOT TRANSPORT BICYCLES WITH

attached baby seats, panniers, wheel covers, full bike covers or motors. Off-road driving is not recommended and could result in damage to your vehicle or your bike. removing your raptor aero Unscrew the wheels, carefully remove your accessory from the car. re-installing raptor aero

• Carefully tighten the thumb-wheels after every reinstallation.

• FOLLOW SAFETY CHECKS IN ACCESSORY INSTRUCTIONS EVERY INSTALLATION.

• There must be adequate clearance for installing accessory locks.

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