Halfords Bike Rack Bike Rack User Manual

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Metal Clamp High 3 Bike Carrier  
Fitting Instructions  
Please follow instructions carefully to ensure the safety of yourself and other road users.  
The initial assembly and fitting of this carrier will take approximately 15 minutes.  
Before you begin:  
• Under no circumstances should this carrier be fitted to your car unless it is adjusted to  
the exact settings specified in the enclosed vehicle application list. This carrier must  
not be fitted to any vehicle not listed. If in any doubt ask in store.  
Due to the construction of boot lids we recommend only two cycles be carried on saloon  
cars with this carrier  
Make sure all parts are included in the package.  
Ensure that the vehicle boot lid/rear bumper are free from dirt and grime.  
Kit Contents  
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REFER TO THE SEPARATE  
APPLICATION GUIDE TO  
DETERMINE THE  
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CORRECT FITTING KIT.  
Made in the UK  
Halfords Ltd, Washford  
Redditch, B98 0DE  
PI480-01  
 
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SLIGHTLY  
ABOVE  
HORIZONTAL  
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FITTING  
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Reposition the cycle support arm so it is positioned slightly above  
horizontal.  
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.  
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(1) Before offering the carrier to your vehicle ensure the rear  
window/bodywork and rubber feet on the vehicle support arm are  
clean and free of dust. (2) For most vehicles it will be necessary to  
pre-bend the plain flat section of the metal straps. (3) Offer the carrier  
to the vehicle and hook the metal straps over the top edge of the  
tailgate of your vehicle. Ensure that the rubber protective sleeves are  
positioned to avoid any abrasion of the metal straps on the paintwork  
of the vehicle.  
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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  
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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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.  
Ensure that both carrier clamping levers are in the closed position.  
Progressively tighten the levers on both sides of the carrier by turning  
them clockwise. When the resistance to turning starts to increase  
check the security of the carrier. Continue gradually tightening both  
levers until the carrier is firmly fixed in all directions.  
 
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Special Recommendations  
• Avoid any vehicle bodywork of insufficient  
strength, trim and items such as aerofoils  
or spoilers.  
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• The carrier may obstruct the rear window  
wiper of your vehicle. DO NOT operate the  
wiper with the carrier fitted. (HINT) Remove  
fuse for extra safety.  
• IMPORTANT! Fabric straps should be  
checked routinely for signs of wear and  
abrasion, and any worn straps must be  
replaced immediately.  
• When positioning cycles on the carrier  
ensure that they do not project beyond the  
profile of the vehicle and that no part of any  
cycle can touch the paintwork.  
• After driving for a few miles STOP and  
check that the carrier is secure and tight. If  
necessary, re-tighten the carrier. This must  
be repeated at suitable intervals depending  
on the nature of the road.  
• The use of rear mounted cycle carriers may  
be restricted in certain countries. Always  
check with the relevant national tourist  
authorities prior to commencing your  
journey.  
The cycle frame locators can be adjusted to best suit the angle of  
ladies’ and children's etc, cycle frames. A FALSE cross bar is  
available, for the easy mounting of full suspension and low cross bar  
cycle frames.  
IMPORTANT: Do not open your boot/tailgate with the loaded cycle  
carrier attached.  
• Do not exceed 45kg maximum load (3 adult  
cycles) and 30kg max on saloon vehicles.  
• Use cloth or foam padding to prevent  
abrasion damage occurring between the  
frames of your cycles, or from contact  
between the cycles and the cycle carrier.  
Halfords foam pad cycle protectors are  
available.  
To ensure full compliance with the road  
traffic regulations, the use of lighting  
board/number plate is required if your  
vehicle’s existing lighting/number plates are  
obscured by the use of the carrier.  
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• Care must be taken when positioning and  
loading the cycle carrier to avoid placing  
cycle tyres near the exhaust, and to ensure  
that a satisfactory ground clearance is  
maintained between the cycles and the  
road. Extra care should be taken when  
negotiating rough road surfaces, humps  
and ferry ramps.  
• Drive with care, the handling characteristics  
of your vehicle will be affected when  
carrying cycles, (e.g. cornering, braking,  
side winds etc).  
FOR REMOVAL  
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• Retain these instructions for future  
reference, ensure that any other users of  
the cycle carrier are familiar with their  
contents.  
• All lengths are approximate.  
When removing the carrier from your vehicle (1) release both carrier  
clamping levers. (2) Unhook the feet from the bottom of the tailgate.  
(3) Unhook the metal clamp straps from the top edge of the tailgate.  
CAUTION Make sure the carrier is fully supported during removal,  
taking care not to damage paintwork.  
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REPEAT STEPS  
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7
8
FOR RE-FITTING  
Once you have set up the carrier for your first use, all adjustments  
can remain in position.  
When re-fitting, refer back and repeat steps 6, 7 & 8 until firmly fixed in  
all directions.  
 

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