Round Trip 699 - Bike rack THULE - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Round Trip 699 THULE

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699 ROUND TRIP™ BIKE TRAVEL CASE• The Round Trip is designed to accommodate bicycles of a variety of sizes and frame designs, which may require extra protection in areas susceptible to scratches and dents.

• Wheels should be carefully packed to avoid damage to spokes. PREPARING YOUR ROUND TRIP BIKE TRAVEL CASE:

• The Round Trip will arrive in a clamshell position. Remove the top half, foam pads and plastic shield - set aside.

• Unpack your Thule tote bag, tool bag, chain and tube wraps as you will use these during the packing process.

TOTE BAG: Great for clothes, helmet, shoes or any thing you want to keep away from the grime and grease of your bicycle.

TOOL BAG: Don’t leave small items behind! Carry wrenches, bike skewers, even pedals in your tool bag and pack it along with everything else.

CHAIN WRAP: Secure the bike chain away from your frame.

TUBE WRAP: Use this to protect any other areas that may be vulnerable to metal on metal contact. Reinforce with foam padding or bubble wrap.

FOR EXTRA PROTECTION: Using extra padding wherever possible - foam or bubble wrap secure with zip ties or string works great and is readily available at your local shipping supply or hardware store.

• Assemble wheels to bottom shell as shown. 1B1A ASSEMBLY ACCESSORIES WARNINGS/LIMITATIONS TRANSPORTING THE ROUND TRIP™ – [RFM] ROOF MOUNT KIT (SOLD SEPARATELY) Also available from Thule is the RFM Roof Mount Kit for transporting the Round Trip on top of your car. The RFM consists of heavy-duty nylon straps and weather stripping for protection from the elements and is suitable for Thule standard and Xsporter load bars, Yakima

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• Position your bike for disassembly. Place items in your tote bag and tool bag to ensure nothing is left behind.

• Remove front and rear wheels. Remove skewers. HINT: Pack these in your Thule tool bag.

• Unthread pedals. HINT: Place these in your Thule tote or tool bag.

• Remove seat/seat post. DON’T FORGET to loosely tighten the binder bolt after the seat post has been removed. HINT: Mark the position of your seat with tape for easy reassembly. b Lay rear wheel into the rear of bottom shell cog side up followed by the front wheel. Place plastic shield over the wheels so that it rests on the shelf around the perimeter of the bottom shell. The larger hole should be positioned over the cog set. Place one layer of foam over plastic shield. c Disassemble handlebars. Depending on your frame style you may need to either loosen handlebars and position along the top tube or remove handlebars completely and position along the fork. HINT: Reinforce this area against metal-on-metal contact! d Line up the right crank arm (chain side) with the chain stay tube. Capture the slack in the chain with the Chain Wrap then secure to chain stay tube. The Chain Wrap will prevent chain oil and dirt from contacting bike case contents. HINT: To prevent damage in while in transit, you may wish to secure the derailleur tension pulley to the chain stay using your own zip ties or string. e Secure the bike frame into a center position by threading the tie- down straps, which we have provided, through the frame and metal rings attached to the inside of the bike case. f Place seat/post either inside frame triangle or behind seat stay. HINT: This area may require aditional security against metal-on- metal contact by using your own foam padding or bubble wrap. g Lay second foam sheet over frame. Make sure no bicyle parts are touching sides of case. h Place the Tool Bag and Tote Bag in this layer to ensure they will be held in position by protective foam. i Place top shell over bottom shell of case. HINT: Handle and Wheel icons at the top and bottom of the top shell indicate proper alignment. j Loosen all straps. Latch buckles then pull tabs to cinch straps snugly. k For extra security, rings on both sides of case will accept most padlocks.When using Thule Car Racks and accessories, the user must understand the precautions. The points listed below will assist you in using the rack system and will encourage safety. Please review the instructions and warranty carefully. Assembly and installation are the end user’s responsibility and beyond Thule’s control. Therefore, Thule exclusively limits its warranty to the repair or replacement of a defective Thule product for up to five years from retail purchase. Damage to your vehicle, cargo, or to any person or property is excluded.

• Check the Thule Fit Guide or the manufactures’ guidelines for any restrictions about using hitch-mounted boxes.

• Check local and state laws governing projection of objects beyond your vehicle. Be aware of the width and height of your cargo since clearance of speed bumps and other low-lying objects can affect the load. All cargo will affect the vehicle’s driving behavior. Never drive with any lock, knob, or rack in the open or unlocked position.

• Make sure all knobs, bolts, screws, straps, and locks are firmly attached, tightened and locked before every trip. Knobs, bolts, screws, straps, and locks must be periodically inspected for signs of wear, corrosion, and fatigue. Check your load at stops during the trip to insure continued fastening security.

• Remove your Thule rack and accessories when they are not in use and before entering automatic car washes.

• For safety to your vehicle and rack system, obey all posted speed limits and traffic cautions. Adapt your speed to the conditions of the road and the load being carried.

• Do not use Thule Car Racks and accessories for purposes other than those for which they were designed. Do not exceed their carrying capacity. Failure to follow these guidelines or the product’s instructions will void the warranty.

• Consult with your Thule dealer if you have any questions regarding the operations and limits of Thule products. Review all instructions and warranty information carefully.

• All locks must be turned and moved periodically to ensure smooth operation. Use graphite or similar dry lubricant to help this. Thelocks are designed to deter vandalism and theft. Remove valuable gear if your vehicle is unattended for an extended period. Place at least one key in the glove compartment. Replacement keys are available through your dealer or Thule direct at www.thuleracks.com.

• Not intended for off-road use.

• Do not install on a trailer or other towed vehicle.

• Affix the foam gasket to inside flange in top shell.

• Route free end of strap, with logo side up, through the Buckle Bumper as shown. Pull Buckle Bumper over buckle to protect and vehicle while strapping down bike case.

• Route free end of strap, with logo side up, through the Buckle Bumper as shown. Pull Buckle Bumper over buckle to protect and vehicle while strapping down bike case.THULE CAR RACK SYSTEMS LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY [EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2006] Register online at www.thuleracks.com/register

Register online at www.thuleracks.com/register THULE 42 Silvermine Road Seymour, Connecticut 06483 203 881-9600 THULE will warranty all THULE brand car rack systems and its accessories manufactured by THULE during the time that an original retail purchaser owns the product. This warranty terminates if a purchaser transfers the product to any other person. Subject to the limitations and exclusions described in this warranty, THULE will remedy defects in materials or workmanship by repairing or replacing, at its option, a defective product without charge for parts or labor. In addition, THULE may elect, at its option, not to repair or replace a defective product but rather issue to a purchaser a refund equal to the purchase price paid for the product or a credit to be used toward the purchase of a new THULE load carrier system. No warranty is given for defects caused by normal wear and tear, cosmetic rust, scratches, accidents, unlawful vehicle operation, or modification of, or any types of repair of, a load carrier system other than those authorized by THULE. No warranty is given for defects resulting from conditions beyond THULE’s control including, but not limited to, misuse, overloading, or failure to assemble, mount or use the product in accordance with THULE’s written instructions or guidelines included with the product or made available to the purchaser. No warranty is given for Thule products purchased outside of the United States, Canada and Mexico. In the event that a product is defective, the purchaser should contact the THULE dealer from whom it purchased the product or an Authorized Thule Service Center. If the dealer or Authorized Thule Service Center is not able to correct the defect, the purchaser should contact THULE in writing or by phone at: THULE 42 Silvermine Road Seymour, Connecticut 06483 Attn: Customer Service 203 881-9600 In the event that a product needs to be returned to THULE, a THULE technician at the address or telephone number listed above will provide the purchaser with the appropriate mailing address and any additional instructions. Please note that the purchaser will be responsible for the cost of mailing the product to THULE and that proof of purchase in the form of an original purchase invoice or receipt and a detailed description of the defect must be included in the mailing.