FrontLoader - Bike rack Yakima - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL FrontLoader Yakima

IMPORTANT WARNING IT IS CRITICAL THAT ALL YAKIMA RACKS AND ACCESSORIES BE PROPERLY AND SECURELY ATTACHED TO YOUR VEHICLE. IMPROPER ATTACHMENT COULD RESULT IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT, AND COULD CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH TO YOU OR TO OTHERS. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SECURING THE RACKS AND ACCESSORIES TO YOUR CAR, CHECKING THE ATTACHMENTS PRIOR TO USE, AND PERIODICALLY INSPECTING THE PRODUCTS FOR ADJUSTMENT, WEAR, AND DAMAGE. THEREFORE, YOU MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONS SUPPLIED WITH YOUR YAKIMA PRODUCT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OR USE. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONS, OR IF YOU HAVE NO MECHANICAL EXPERIENCE AND ARE NOT THOROUGHLY FAMILIAR WITH THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES, YOU SHOULD HAVE THE PRODUCT INSTALLED BY A PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER. FRONTLOADER (1X) *CROSSBAR SPREAD Your crossbar spread is the distance between the crossbars. If you have factory crossbars, be sure you have at least 1-1/2” (3.8 cm) of clearance between the bottom of the crossbar and the vehicle roof. 16" - 18” 41cm - 46cm 18" - 48" 46cm - 122cm Weight Limit 30 lbs. (13.6kg)/bike 40 lbs. (18.1kg)/bike Crossbar Spread DO NOT EXCEED RACK WEIGHT LIMITS! DO NOT EXCEED RACK WEIGHT LIMITS!

max.90° 1033644D-2/18 Place FrontLoader onto crossbars. Open the front clamp. Turn the front knob counter clockwise to open the front the clamp. Open the rear clamp. It may be necessary to turn the t-bolt to allow it to pass through the slot in the clamp. Use caution to avoid damaging roof’s finish. A towel placed on the roof prior to installation can help avoid scratches. Lower the front clamp into place over front crossbar. Slide the jaw of the rear clamp under rear crossbar. Tighten clamps. Tighten the front clamp. Turn the knob clockwise to completely tighten the front clamp around crossbar. Tighten the rear clamp. Close rear clamp around rear crossbar. Upper notch for round and square bars. For factory bars choose the best position for most secure grip. Pass the t-bolt through the opening in bail. Rotate t-bolt to rest in slot in bail. Adjust clamp if necessary. If you don’t get a secure grip with your factory bars adjust your clamp. Turn the knob clockwise to completely tighten the rear clamp.1033644D-3/18 The rear clamp is configured for typical installations. In some situations adjustment may be necessary if the wheel makes contact with the rear knob, or if the wheeltray cannot reach the wheel. Remove wheeltray and rear clamp. Flip orientation of rear clamp 180˚. Install endcap. NOTE: You can flip the wheeltray or rear clamp independently as needed. For instance if you needed the buckle on the opposite side you could flip the wheeltray as shown. Slide wheeltray and rear clamp back onto forks. Press the release tabs on the end cap and remove it. Wheel behind rear crossbar. OPTION A Wheel ahead of rear crossbar. OPTION B If changing the orientation of the rear clamp still results in the rear wheel contacting the knob, please contact our customer service team (888-925-4621) for a free, corrective adapter.1033644D-4/18 Wheel Setting Look at your bike’s tire to find your wheel size. Open the red levers on the wheel hoop to adjust wheel grip height. Slide the wheel grip until the number matching your wheel size is visible through the window. CLOSE RED LEVERS. Secure rear wheel.

• Thread strap through spokes, and insert it into the slot in the wheeltray.

• Do not let strap push against valve stem. IMPORTANT: Make sure to check your bike tire sidewall for your tire size. The larger tire size settings have markings for both road and mountain bike tire size ranges. Always use the size range setting that corresponds with your tire size. Tuck wheelstrap into the slot to make way for the tire. Open wheel hoop. Load bike. Lift your bike up and align front wheel with hoop while rolling forward. The small hoop will lever up. Pull down on wheel while turning the knob clockwise to tighten hoop.

WHEELGRIP Do not use this product If your bike has fenders that prevent the hoops from direct contact with the tire.

• CHECK REAR WHEEL. Tighten the strap if needed.

• PERIODICALLY CHECK THAT KNOBS ARE ADEqUATELY TIGHTENED. Continued on next page... Lock your bike. INSTALL OPTIONAL LOCK CORES (sold separately). If you have purchased locks, follow your lock core instructions to install. To purchase lock cores (Yakima Part Number 8007202) (2-pack) visit www.yakima.com or visit your local Yakima dealer. Access the built-in lock cable on either side of the small hoop. Store cable here when not in use. Thread the cable through your bike frame, and insert silver post into lock housing. Turn the key counter-clockwise to lock. Follow the instructions that came with your lock cores to remove the lock plug and install your lock cores. HORIZONTAL NOTE: Front knob must be in horizontal position to lock. Follow the instructions that came with your lock cores to remove the lock plug and install your lock cores. NOTE: For bikes with a slack head tube angle, long-travel suspension fork, and a large frame size/long wheelbase, the FrontLoader’s lock cable may not reach all the way around the down tube of the frame. For the vast majority of bikes, this is NOT an issue. If your cable doesn’t reach, then adjust the front wheel hoop to the 29” wheel.= 1033644D-6/18 IF YOU REMOVE CARRIER, FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS TO REINSTALL. Not more than 165 lbs. (75 kg) unless otherwise noted. Follow the YAKIMA Fit List or check online at Yakima.com for your rack’s weight limit. Do not exceed the weight limit of your vehicle’s rack. *(Some vehicles will be rated lower than 165 lbs. (75 kg)) RACK THIS PRODUCT (13 lbs. / 5.9 kg) LOAD (40 lb / 18 kg maximum) WEIGHT LIMITS

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

HARDWARE CAN LOOSEN OVER TIME. CHECK BEFORE EACH USE, AND TIGHTEN IF NECESSARY. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS! Follow safety checks after every installation.