Let's Go Aero Rack-IT H01199 User Manual

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PARTS LIST

QTY. DESCRIPTION

A 1 HORIZONTAL PIPE B 1 VERTICAL PIPE C 1 BOLT D 2 BOLT E 6 FLAT WASHER F 3 NUT G 2 U-BOLT H 4 WASHER

Accessory Option for GearCage FP4 & FP6 Model Hitch Racks

QTY. DESCRIPTION

J 4 NUT K 1 ANGLE BRACKET L 1 V-BRACE M 1 NO-MOTION PIN

N 1 LOCK WASKER P 1 1/2 FLAT WASHER Q 1 LARGE COTTER PIN R 4 WHEEL CRADLES S 8 RUBBER STRAPS

T 4 SMALL COTTER PIN U 2 WINGS V 4 WHEEL STOPS W 2 WIRE LOCK PINS

Rack-IT™

Part No. H01199

REQUIRED TOOLS:

10mm SOCKET WRENCH, 13mm SOCKET WRENCH, 13mm WRENCH, 4mm ALLEN WRENCH

STEP 1

TOOLS: 13mm WRENCH and 13mm SOCKET WRENCH

Attach vertical pipe [B] to horizontal pipe [A] as shown. Tighten Securely. [DETAIL 1]

STEP 2

Attach angel bracket [K] as shown. Do so by removing the two joint connector bolts from the side tube of the GearCage hitch carrier (GearCage not included), positioning the angel bracket [K] as shown, then reusing the joint connector bolts. [DETAIL 2]

TOOLS: 4mm ALLEN WRENCH

JOINT CONNECTOR BOLTS

[DETAIL 1]

SIDE TUBE

[DETAIL 2]

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STEP 3

Use the remaining hardware to attach the horizontal pipe/vertical pipe assembly [A,B] as shown. [DETAIL 3]

TOOLS: 10mm SOCKET WRENCH, 13mm SOCKET WRENCH, 13mm WRENCH

JOINT CONNECTOR BOLTS

SIDE TUBE

[DETAIL 3]

TIP: Note that the Rack-It can be combined with a second Rack-It to adapt your GearCage cargo carrier to hold even more bikes. If you add a second RackIt kit, you will end up with one extra “throw-away” horizontal pipe. You will attach the vertical pipe from the second Rack-It kit to the open end of the existing horizontal pipe. [DETAIL 4]

STEP 4

Attach V-Brace [A] to Vertical Pipe [B] using No-Motion Pin [M] and Washers [P,N ]. FOR SAFETY insert Large Cotter Pin [Q] through hole at the end of [M] after tightening [M] securely. [DETAIL 5]

REQUIRED TOOLS: 9/16” SOCKET WRENCH, 3/4” SOCKET WRENCH.

VERTICAL

[DETAIL 4]

SECOND

PIPE

[DETAIL 5]

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STEP 5

Install eight Rubber Straps [S], one onto each Cradle [R] and one onto each Wheel Stop [V] with the HammerHead end of the Rubber Straps Facing away from the Cradle [R].

Attach four Cradles [R] two to each Wing [U] securing with Small Cotter Pins [T]. [DETAIL 6]

Slide Two Wheel Stops [V] onto each Wing [U]. With each facing in the same direction at the Wheel Cradles [R] located above. [DETAIL 7]

NOTE: Pad position is not xed. You can slide pads on Wing [U] to expose additional holes. Where you choose to attach each Cradle assembly will depend on the size and shape of the bicycle(s) to be transported. Several hole positions are provided for Cradles [R]. Pads and Wheel Stops [V] slide along the length of Wings [U].

Attach wings [U] to base [L] using two Wire Lock Pins [W]. [DETAIL 7 & 8]

NOTE: Wire Lock Pins [W] should point in opposite directions.

[DETAIL 6]

[DETAIL 8]

[DETAIL 7]

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ATTACHMENT OF BICYCLES

RUBBER

STRAP

DETAIL 9

BICYCLE

WHEEL

CRADLE

One Cradle assembly should be attached to each side of each Wing [U] as instructed in STEP 5. Lift the bicycle and hang it on the Rack-IT with the drive-train of the bicycle facing

BICYCLE

WHEEL

RUBBER

STRAP

away from the rack for a closer t. Secure

each wheel to Cradles [R] as shown

RUBBER

STRAP

[DETAILS 9]. Loosen and adjust Wheel Stops [V] until they are ush and resting against the bottom of the tire [DETAIL 10].

RUBBER

STRAP

CRADLE

[Removing the Wing [U] and rearranging the Wheel Stops [V] and Wheel Cradles [R] may be necessary depending on your

WHEEL

STOP

DETAIL 10 DETAIL 11

bicycles size and style.] Once the Cradles [R] and Wheel Stops [V] have been t to size, stretch the adjustable Rubber Straps [S] over the tire and reconnect to the hole position the is one hole tighter than necessary with the wheel sandwiched at the end of the Pegs of the away from the Wing [U] [DETAIL 11]. Note: Bike Tire can be adjusted in and out to remove contact with the Rack-IT. The pads should be positioned as

necessary for added protection to the nish of the bicycle.

To attach a second bicycle follow the same procedure using the two remaining cradles [R] and wheel stops [V] attached to the back side of the Wings [U]. Position the second bicycle with the handlebars towards the back of the rst bicycle.

WARNING:

IMPORTANT FOR SAFETY! AFTER ATTACHING BICYCLE(S),

BUT BEFORE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, DOUBLE CHECK ALL

POINTS OF ATTACHMENT TO BE SURE THAT THEY ARE

TIGHT AND SECURE!

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USAGE GUIDELINES

The Rack-IT bicycle carrier’s maximum load weight is 80lbs. Do not exceed this carrying capacity. Do not exceed the receiver hitch manufacturer’s tongue weight rating.

Do not use this rack and accessories for purposes other than those for which they were designed. Failure to follow the guidelines of the product’s instructions will void the warranty.

To learn more about our line of bicycle carriers for vehicle, home storage, and accessory options for carrying fat bikes, snowboards/skis, and more, be sure to visit our website: www.LetsGoAero.com

To register your product, visit the Let’s Go Aero website at www.LetsGoAero.com

ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Let’s Go Aero warrants this product to be free from defect in material and workmanship for one year (retain your sales receipt for your records). Any product or part thereof found to be defective within that period will be replaced without charge

provided that: (1) the product was not misused; (2) no alterations or modications were made; (3) its failure was not a

result of normal wear expected in the use of the product; (4) the product or part is delivered, freight prepaid, to Let’s Go Aero. Manufacturers only obligation shall be to replace such products or parts proved to be defective. A Return Merchandise Authorization is required prior to return. Please contact Let’s Go Aero toll-free, at 877-464-2376 or 719-630-3800, or via email to [email protected] to get an RMA number.This warranty terminates if a purchaser transfers the product to any other person. No warranty is given for LGA products purchased outside of the United States and Canada.

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