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2 / 3 Place Bike Carrier - Folding

Product Code:

59400 / 59403

Please read all instructions carefully before assembly, installation and/or use of this product.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

To attach Main Support tube to collar bracket:

1. Use key to unlock the lock on Collar Bracket.

2. Remove handle mechanism, and rotate bike Support Arms into the UP position. Re-insert the handle mechanism.
Push handle all the way down. (see Diagram 1).

3. Attach Main Support tube to Collar Bracket in orientation shown (see Diagram 2). Line up the hole near end of main
support tube with the slotted hole in collar bracket and install one (1) ½” x 3-1/4” lg. hex bolt, two (2) nylon flat
washers, and locknut as shown. Tighten locknut until it is snug against the flat washers.

4. Lock Collar Bracket to Main Support tube so bike carrier is in the upright position.

Flip Shank Operation:
Your Rola (2 or 3) place bike carrier is pre-assembled with our patented flip shank design to be used with a 2” or 1

¼” receiver hitch.

Remove security pin and clip from carrier shank. Rotate shank to appropriate size for you hitch receiver. Replace security
pin and clip as shown in diagram 3 .

Handle Mechanism

Bail Pin

Diagram 1

1/2” x 3-1/4” Hex Bolt

Collar Bracket

½” Locknut

Clip

1-1/4” Shank

Diagram 3

2” Shank

Pull Security
Pin

Nylon Washer

Diagram 2

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and install clip. (Also see

2 / 3 Place Bike Carrier - Folding

Product Code:

59400 / 59403

Please read all instructions carefully before assembly, installation and/or use of this product.

LOADING INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Place the bike rack receiver into your receiver hitch. Fit rack as close to vehicle as possible.

2. For 2” hitch, secure rack with 5/8” threaded Anti-Rattle Pin with lock washer and clip. (See Diagram 4b)
For 1-1/4” hitch, secure rack with ½” pin and clip (See Diagram 4a)
(Also see Diagram 3)

3. The bikes are loaded onto the rack alternating each bike, with the anti-sway cradle being closest to the seat tube.
(See Diagram 5)

4. Secure the bikes by pulling the bungee straps over the top of the bike frame. The anti-sway straps wrap around the
seat tube prevent the bike from swaying.

5. Check the bungee straps periodically and after stopping to insure that they are still tight and that someone has not
released them. NOTE: Insure all locks are locked, that all pins are secured, and that all bungee straps are properly
attached prior to moving the vehicle. Failure to do so will void the warranty.

Insert ½” pin thru hitch

Diagram 3)

Diagram 4a

Used in 1-1/4” hitch

Insert 5/8” threaded Anti-Rattle Pin with 5/8” flat
washer thru hitch, tighten, and install clip.
(Also see Diagram 3)

Diagram 4b

Used in 2” hitch

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOLDING THE RACK:

1. To release the lock pin, pull Bail Pin. (See Diagram 2)

2. Pull support tube firmly upwards until lower pin slides to the top of its slot.
(See Diagram 6)

3. Lower the tube slowly back until support tube rests on the stop plate.

NOTE: Do not drop or let the support tube fall freely. Make sure that your

hands and fingers are clear of the hinging area during this operation.

4. To restore the rack to the upright position, do reverse procedure.

5. Check periodically to insure you have a solid fit between the Support

Tube and the Collar Bracket.

Anti-Sway Cradle

Diagram 5

Diagram 6

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Bikes fitted with large accessories (such as child carrying seat) will greatly increase the wind resistance

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Bikes fitted with large accessories (such as child carrying seat) will greatly increase the wind resistance

2 / 3 Place Bike Carrier - Folding

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Please read all instructions carefully before assembly, installation and/or use of this product.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• This bicycle rack has been designed to carry two/three (2/3) bikes, as long as the maximum weight on the rack
does not exceed 36 kgs or 80 lb.

• This rack is designed for typical use and applications (on paved or smooth gravel roads). Do not use this rack

on a vehicle that will be driven on rough roads or where the rack (and bikes) will be subjected to significant or
constant jarring and/or shock, or any vehicle with very stiff springs that will transfer the load shocks directly to

the rack and the bikes.

• Proper fitting and installation of this carrier to your specific vehicle is critical, and is the owner’s sole

responsibility.

• Improper use of this product may result in damage to your rack, your vehicle, your bicycles, or even other

vehicles driving behind you (as a result of colliding with or trying to avoid fallen bicycles and/or the rack).

• ROLA™ racks are powder coated to help prevent rust. As with any metal equipment it is recommended that

you keep the rack clean and remove road salt and debris.

• When leaving them outside for extended periods of time the finish will lose its luster. It is recommended that

when not in use the rack is stored indoors.

• The rack won’t carry bikes with elliptical frame tubes or unusually large frame sizes.

• Take care to add padding on any area of the bikes that touches another bike or any part of the vehicle.

Damage can and will happen (to your bikes and/or to the vehicle) if care is not taken during the loading and

transporting of your bikes, and padding used where necessary.

• Bicycle tires should be kept at least 6” away from the exhaust pipes of the vehicle. The high temperature

exhaust exiting from the exhaust pipes is hot enough to melt or damage tires. Keep all bike tires totally

away from the direct exhaust flow.

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and therefore the pressure on the rack and all vehicle-mounting points. Reducing vehicle speed will reduce
the chance of any problems occurring because of this situation.

• After reading this manual, should you have any additional questions regarding the compatibility, fitting and/or

use of this rack, please call your nearest ROLA™ authorized retail dealer or Cequent Consumer Products

Customer Service.

WARNING:

• Improper mounting will void the rack warranty.

• Damage to bicycles or rack due to ground clearance problems are not covered by warranty.

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