MINOURA BikePit-4 Instruction Manual
bicycle storage stand
BikePit-4
instructions manual
(ver.1.0 2017/2)
Thank you for choosing the Minoura
BikePit-4
.
BikePit-4 is a very convenient and easy to set up bike
storage stand that can be installed in any room where the
ceiling height is between 1.7 and 3.1 meters high.
BikePit-4 comes with two sets of bike hangers. You can
add some more optional attachments on the pillar.
Read this instructions manual carefully before use for
your safety, and keep on hand for future reference.
Part Name
Top Rubber Cup
(with spring inside)
Direct Screwing Point
Red Caution Indicator
Clamp for Upper Pillar
(without plastic shim)
Front Wheel Hook
Important Notes
• For standard 2-wheel bike only. Not for use with tandems, long
wheelbase bikes, too small rear wheel bikes, quite heavy E-bikes or
DH bikes due to the difculty of hanging bike vertical.
• Max load limit of the pillar is 50 kgs.
Please note, if you hang only one bike the max load is 20kgs in
order to keep the stand balanced.
• Make sure the Front Wheel Hook is high enough to keep the rear
wheel from touching the oor.
• Check to make sure the Pillar Joint has remained secure by
pulling down the Upper Pillar after tightening the Pillar Joint Bolt
and the Lock Plate Bolt.
If the pillar has moved after tightening, discontinue using and
contact your dealer or Minoura directly. You may need to replace
the metal ring of the Pillar Joint.
• The pillar is supported by the internal spring applying pressure to
the ceiling.
Make sure that the pillar comes in contact with a stud or other
reinforced area of the ceiling otherwise the pressure may cause a
break through on dry wall or other non-supportive material.
[Pillar Joint]
Recommended Tightening Torque = 8 N.m
Upper Pillar
(45mm diameter)
Pillar Joint
8 N.m
Rear Wheel Hook
Clamp for Lower Pillar
(with plastic shim)
Lower Pillar
(40mm diameter)
Bottom Rubber Cup
(without spring inside)
Pillar Joint
Cap Bolt M6x15 (Do not loosen)
Metal Ring
Cap Bolt M6x20
Cap Bolt M6x15
Lock Plate
(Plastic)
8 N.m
8 N.m
• Use the supplied plastic tie to hold the pillar to the ceiling or the
wall to avoid the stand from toppling over if the pillar length was
shortened if there was an issue with the locking bolt.
Minoura is not responsible to any trouble if you don't use this plastic
tie correctly.
• Adjust the pillar length correctly. If the red plastic appears beneath
the Upper Rubber Cup, it means the pillar is not adjusted properly
(too short).
• Never use BikePit horizontally. It is for vertical use only.
• Do not install the pillar upside down. The narrower pillar must
come to the bottom.
• The pillar must be completely vertical, and not at any angle.
Failure to do so will cause the stand to fall.
• The rubber cap material may leave a mark on some ceilings or
oors.
We recommend placing a small piece of fabric or paper between
the rubber cup and the ceiling. Do not use a slippery material.
• The Front Fork Hook is covered in a vinyl tube to protect your
wheel. Some wheels may incur some damage to printing or decals
or the surface of the rim and we suggest removing the vinyl tube
and wrapping the hook with bar tape or a similar non-scratching
material.
• Depending on the bike size, you may have to change the clamp
position from the narrow Lower Pillar to the fat Upper Pillar.
In this case, remove the plastic shim from the clamp and install to
the pillar directly.
• The pillar is just a single pole so it's easy to turn. Do not place any
fragile items or sharp edge articles around the pillar.
How To Set Up Pillar
Loosen the M6x20 bolt on the black metal ring of the Pillar Joint.
1
(Do not loosen the upper bolt)
Now the pillar is ready to extend.
Place the pillar on the floor, then extend the Upper Pillar toward the ceiling.
2
When the Top Rubber Cup reaches the ceiling, tighten the M6x20 bolt
temporally to fix the pillar length.
This is the exact size between the floor and the ceiling without compressing
the spring.
1) Extend pillar, 2) Adjust pillar length, then 3) Install in room.
<Step-1>
Loosen bolt
<Step-3>
Tighten bolt
8 N.m
Remove the pillar and lay on the floor.
3
You will extend the pillar 20mm more. (see Fig. A)
Loosen the M6x20 bolt
1)
Extend the Lower Pillar 20mm more, then
2)
Tighten the bolt firmly. (tightening torque =
3)
Now you get the correct pillar length.
Loosen the M6x15 bolt, slide the Lock Plate along the groove on the Lower
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Pillar toward the Pillar Joint, then tighten the bolt firmly (
touches the Pillar Joint.
This works as a safety precaution to prevent the pillar from sliding even if
the Pillar Joint has loosened.
1) Place the Upper Rubber Cup against the ceiling then push up to compress
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the internal spring.
2) While keeping the spring compressed,
3) Slide the Lower Pillar and align it correctly while bringing it in contact
with the floor. (see Fig. B)
!
If you see red plastic part beneath the Top Rubber Cup
when you setup the pillar, it's the warning sign that the
pillar is not extended enough.
Remove from the ceiling, adjust the pillar length properly,
and try to install again.
8 N.m
)
8 N.m
) when it
!
<Step-2>
Extend 20mm more
(Fig. A)
Watch
<Step-1>
Push up
Tightening
Torque
8 N.m
Grab the Upper Pillar and try to pull down in order to confirm
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if the Pillar Joint is locked properly.
!
To avoid any chance of the pillar falling, hold the Upper Pillar to the
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ceiling or the wall with the supplied plastic tie, or directly hold the
Top Rubber Cup to the ceiling by screwing at the designated point.
(see Fig. C)
This step is mandatory and critical that you complete.
Wrap the tie around the pillar just beneath the Top Rubber Cup and
tighten it, put the screw in the hole on the tip of the tie, then screw it
to the ceiling or wall.
Make sure the area you choose to place the screw has a solid backing
such as a stud or similar. Do not install into dry wall only.
This conrmation must be done. If the pillar has
fallen down without this conrmation, Minoura
will not be responsible to any damage caused by
this accident.
If the pillar has been shortened even if you setup
properly, do not use the stand and contact your
local dealer or distributor in your country to get
replacement parts.
- 2 -
Use the supplied
self-tapping screw
(3.5x16 or 3.5x25)
<Step-2>
Lift up
<Step-3>
Place on
oor
(Fig. B)
Direct
Screwing
Point
(Fig. C)
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