Allen Sports 102S User Manual
Model 102S Instructions
English - Page 1
WARNING: Bikes or rack falling in road can cause serious accidents resulting in bodily injury—do not use rack on
any vehicle on which it can not be properly mounted as described in this instruction sheet.
x Top hooks must be completely hooked over solid metal edges at top/ front of trunk lid or rear door—never hook to
rain gutters, roof racks, vertical glass, rubber or plastic moldings.
x Mount rack only with bottom feet on a rigid surface of car (never on glass), and with bottom foot assembly com-
pletely extended. Never use rack on trailers or on the front of vehicles.
x Never carry more than 2 bicycles (MAX CAPACITY: 70 LB) - no tandems, mopeds, or recumbents. Car tail lights
must remain visible. Bikes must be securely tied to rack. Use bike tie-downs, or additional straps if necessary.
x Drive conservatively, especially over bumps. Never use off-road.
x Do not use if any part of the rack is damaged, worn, or missing. Contact R. A. Allen Co., Inc. for replacement parts.
A.
SETTING UP RACK:
N
OTE
: D
RAWING BELOW SHOWS MODEL
1. FOLD OUT TOP FOOT/
CARRY-ARM ASSEMBLY.
103S
C.
INSTALLING RACK ON VEHICLE:
1. TOP HOOKS MUST BE COMPLETELY HOOKED OVER METAL EDGES
AT TOP OF TRUNK, REAR DOOR, OR HATCHBACK. NEVER HOOK
TO RAIN GUTTERS, ROOF RACKS, VERTICAL GLASS OR PLASTIC
MOLDINGS. OPEN TRUNK/ HATCH SLIGHTLY FOR EASIEST ATTACHMENT
BIND WHEN TRUNK/ HATCH IS OPENED. BINDING
HOOKS WILL DAMAGE VEHICLE.
OF HOOKS. BE CAREFUL THAT HOOKS DO NOT
S
ECURING TOP HOOKS ON VEHICLES WITHOUT ADEQUATE
CLEARANCE AT THE TOP EDGE OF REAR TRUNK/ HATCH:
U
NTHREAD TOP STRAPS FROM METAL BUCKLES AND OPEN REAR
TRUNK/ HATCH. PLACE TOP HOOKS INSIDE OF VEHICLE (JUST
ET-UP PINS
2. S
WILL “SNAP”
INTO PLACE.
INSIDE OF TOP EDGE OF REAR TRUNK/ HATCH). CARFEULLY
CLOSE REAR TRUNK/ HATCH ON TOP STRAPS, MAKING CERTAIN
HOOKS DO NOT BIND BETWEEN FRAME AND REAR DOOR.
I
MPORTANT: WITH REAR DOOR CLOSED, PULL TOP STRAPS TO BRING HOOKS TIGHT AGAINST INSIDE OF
VEHICLE. RE-THREAD TOP STRAPS AS SHOWN IN SECTION B.
M
OUNT RACK TO VEHICLE.
2. S
ET LENGTH OF TOP STRAPS TO POSITION RACK WITH ITS CARRY
ARMS INCLINED SLIGHTLY UPWARDS, AND HIGH ENOUGH TO KEEP
BIKES AWAY FROM ROAD AND EXHAUST.
3. O
NCE THE LENGTH OF THE TOP STRAPS ARE SET, THE BOTTOM FOOT
3. C
OMPLETELY FOLD OUT
OTTOM FOOT ASSEMBLY.
B
B.
BEFORE INSTALLING RACK:
1. MAKE SURE THAT CONTACT SURFACES BETWEEN CAR AND
RUBBER FEET ARE THOROUGHLY CLEAN AND FREE OF DIRT,
AND THAT ALL RUBBER FEET ARE PROPERLY SPACED.
2. M
AKE SURE THAT TOP BUCKLES
ARE THREADED AS SHOWN ON
RIGHT.
3. I
NSPECT ALL STRAPS TO MAKE
SURE THAT THEY ARE NOT
WORN OR DAMAGED IN ANY
K
O
O
H
O
T
ASSEMBLY SHOULD BE HELD AGAINST THE VEHICLE IN ITS COMPLETELY
RUBBER PADS ARE INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE IN A LOCATION
WHERE THERE IS PROPER SUPPORT. THE BOTTOM FEET SHOULD
NEVER BE INSTALLED ON GLASS.
OPEN POSITION. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE BOTTOM GRAY
4. M
AKE SURE THAT THE BOTTOM STRAPS ARE PROPERLY THREADED
THROUGH PLASTIC BUCKLES.
5. C
OMPLETELY HOOK BOTTOM HOOKS TO A METAL EDGE BELOW
BUMPER, OR AT THE BOTTOM OF THE TRUNK/ REAR DOOR. IF THERE
IS NO METAL EDGE BELOW BUMPER, SEE ALTERNATE METHOD FOR
BOTTOM HOOK ATTACHMENT ON THE NEXT PAGE.
6. C
OMPLETELY TIGHTEN BOTTOM STRAPS BY PULLING ON FREE END OF STRAPS UNTIL ELASTIC PORTION OF
STRAPS ARE COMPLETELY STRETCHED.
CAUTION: Use Allen 102S only in accordance with local motor vehicle and traffic regulations.
x To avoid damage to rear door or trunk, do not open trunk or
rear door when hooks or rack are in place.
x Install rack and load bicycles only at a safe distance away
from moving traffic.
x Only rubber feet and rack should come into contact with car.
x Make sure that all of rack and bicycles are kept at a safe dis-
tance from road and hot exhaust.
x Remove rack from car when not in use
Model 102S Instructions
English - Page 2
ALTERNATE METHOD #1 FOR
D.
BOTTOM STRAP:
USE IF THERE IS NO METAL EDGE BELOW BUMPER FOR
ATTACHMENT OF HOOKS
x
REMOVE BOTTOM STRAPS FROM BOTTOM HORIZONTAL CROSS-BAR, AND
LOOP BOTTOM STRAP AROUND CARRY-ARMS NEAR TOP METAL BUCKLES.
TTACH HOOKS TO LOWER EDGE OF TRUNK/ REAR HATCH. TIGHTEN
A
BOTTOM STRAP
HOOK
BOTTOM STRAPS.
F.
LOADING BICYCLES ON RACK:
1. REMOVE ALL LOOSE ITEMS FROM BICYCLES (PUMPS, BAGS, ETC.), AND CHECK THAT ALL QUICK RELEASE HUBS
ARE TIGHT.
2. L
OAD FIRST BICYCLE WITH ITS CHAIN AND GEARS FACING AWAY FROM RACK. MAKE SURE THAT BICYCLES DO
NOT COME IN CONTACT WITH VEHICLE.
3. L
OAD SUBSEQUENT BICYCLES IN ALTERNATING DIRECTIONS. FOR BEST WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION, LOAD HEAVIEST
BICYCLES FIRST, WITH LIGHTER BICYCLES ON THE OUTSIDE. ADD PADDING BETWEEN BICYCLE CONTACT
POINTS, IF NECESSARY.
4. A
FTER BICYCLES ARE LOADED, CHECK THAT ENTIRE RACK IS SECURE AND THAT NO-WOBBLE BOLT IS TIGHT,
AND THAT THE RACK IS STILL FIRMLY IN PLACE. VISION OUT OF REAR WINDOW MAY BE RESTRICTED—USE SIDE
MIRRORS ACCORDINGLY WHEN BACKING UP.
S
PECIAL NOTE ON INSTALLING WOMEN’S STYLE FRAMES:
P
LACE ONE CARRY ARM UNDER FRONT TOP TUBE. WITH THE OTHER CARRY ARM, ROTATE TIE-DOWN CRADLE,
AND PLACE CARRY IN SPACE BEHIND SEAT TUBE AND BELOW REAR DOWN-STAY. THE ALLEN 900B ADAPTOR
B
AR IS ALSO RECOMMENDED FOR THIS APPLICATION.
G.
SECURING BIKES TO RACK:
1. PLACE BICYCLE IN
CRADLE.
ALL BIKES MUST BE SECURELY TIED TO RACK. USE INDIVIDUAL
TIE-DOWN STRAPS, OR ADDITIONAL STRAPS IF NECESSARY.
HREAD STRAPS.
2. T
ALTERNATE METHOD #2 FOR
E.
BOTTOM STRAP:
USE IF THERE IS NO METAL EDGE BELOW BUMPER OR ON
TRUNK FOR ATTACHMENT OF HOOKS
x
BEFORE INSTALLING
RACK ON VEHICLE,
REMOVE BOTTOM
STRAPS OPEN TRUNK
SLIGHTLY AND PLACE
BOTTOM HOOKS JUST
INSIDE OF TRUNK/
HATCH. CAREFULLY
CLOSE TRUNK ON
BOTTOM STRAP.
P
ULL STRAPS TO
BRING HOOKS
OF TRUNK. MOUNT RACK ONTO CAR AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION C.
R
ETHREAD BOTTOM STRAPS AND TIGHTEN.
AGAINST THE INSIDE
3. P
ULL STRAP TIGHT.
I
F AN ALLEN BIKE RACK IS FOUND TO HAVE A DEFECT IN WORKMANSHIP OR MATERIAL OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE
ORIGINAL PURCHASER, ALLEN WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE THE RACK FREE OF CHARGE.
ALLEN LIFETIME WARRANTY:
R. A. ALLEN CO., INC.
505 BEACHLAND BLVD.—SUITE 5
V
ERO BEACH, FL 32963
(800) 722-5536
FAX: (772) 234-5796
WWW.ALLENRACKS.COM - CUSTOMERSERVICE@ALLENRACKS.COM
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