MINOURA P-500AL-5S User Manual

P-500AL-5S "PairStand"

FEATURES

● Save vast amounts of space by storing
two bicycles in a single space.

● Alloy pillar is light weight and rust proof,
but durable. Max load is 100 kgs.

● Legs are switchable between K-style
and X-style depending on the number of
bikes or setup location.

● Updated alloy clamp securely holds
the cradle and allows for easy position
changes.

● The bike hook is designed to be low
prole to get the bike on and o󱐯 easily.
Soft plastic pads prevent frame from
being scratched. It ts up to 70mm
diameter frame.

● Individually angle adjustable arm ts any
type of bike frame.

instructions manual

(ver.5.2 2015/5)

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CAUTIONS

For normal 2-wheel bicycle only. Tandem,

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recumbent and long tail bikes may not be
used on this stand. Place heaviest bike in the
lower cradle to maintain stands balance.

Set stand on an even, horizontal oor. Adjust

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each foot precisely to insure each of the

foot's four points touch the oor evenly.

Leaving a bike in the top cradle only may

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cause an imbalance and the stand could fall
down. Be careful to keep weights balanced

(Image: P-500AL-5S in K-style leg)

The clamp is made of light alloy material. Do not over- tighten or the bolt may come out of the housing, ruining the

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clamping mechanism.
Follow the correct order for tightening the screws. Failure to do so may lead to improperly tightened screws.

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When you setup the legs in K-style, the stand should be placed next to a wall to prevent the stand from tipping over

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backwards. Do not install any optional attachment on the backside of the pillar to maintain a safe balance.
When you setup the legs in X-style, these won't be a problem.

at all times.
Do not hook the bike with the down-tube and

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seat-tube. Hook the top-tube.

If you have question or problem on this product, please contact the shop where you originally purchase this product

Contact

or the distributor in your country first. The distributor information can be found on our web site. Only when you
cannot obtain enough service from them, you can contact Minoura directly.

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Part Name

Assemble P-500 in K-style Leg

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Cradle

Upper Pillar

Arm

Cradle Clamp

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Hook material may
leave stain on the
bike frame.
For more info, refer
page 8.

Pillar Joint Clamp

Hook

Setting up your P-500 in the K-Style leg conguration saves valuable room
because the stand can be placed next to a wall. ONLY place the bikes on
the front side of the stand so as to maintain balance and keep the stand
from toppling over. Maximum bikes per stand is TWO (2).

Pillar

Attach two Leg Brackets to the

1

Pillar.
One is set directly, and another
one is set beyond the silver
Collars.
Do not tighten the M6x70 Bolts
firmly yet. (see Fig. B)

Spring Washer

M6x70 Bolt

Leg Bracket

(both are exactly same)

Collar (Silver)

Screw the bolts to
these slots

(Fig. A)

Lower Pillar

Long Leg

Short Leg

Foot Adjuster

Required Tools

1 x M5 Hex Wrench
1 x Phillips Screwdriver
1 x 13mm Spanner

(We strongly recommend to use the fatter No.3
screwdriver instead of standard No.2)

(included)

(not included)

(not included)

(Fig. B)

Put the black Collars to the designated holes (see Fig. D) on

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both Long and Short Legs. Collar is put from the larger hole.

The collar works to prevent deforming the tube

by the bolt tightening power. You must set

the collar correctly.

Long Leg

Collar (Black)

Place the legs as shown in Fig.E.

3

Short Leg

(Fig. C)

(Fig. D)

How To Read Bolt Size

Diameter

Length

(Unit: mm)

Ex) 6 x 30

Diameter Length

(Fig. E)

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Inside layout is as shown in Fig.F.
You will install short Legs first, so you don't have to
set Long Leg at this moment.

Assemble P-500 in X-style Leg

Setting up the P-500 in the X-style allows the stand to

be placed anywhere due

to the larger footprint and

maximum stability of the X.

It also allows you to install

extra bike cradles and/or

optional attachments on the

back side (max number of
bikes is 4).

Put the longer M6x70 Bolt to the end hole on the

4

Short Leg, then screw it into the Pillar.

M6x70 Bolt
Spring Washer

Put the shorter M6x45 Bolt into the corner hole to fix

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the Long and Short Legs. M6x45 Bolt will be screwed
to the Dome Nut.

Dome Nut

(Fig. F)

(Fig. G)

Please note, setting the stand up in the

X-style does require more oor space.

Put 4 black Collars to the designated holes on the

1

Long Leg. Sandwitch the Long Leg with 2 Leg
Brackets, then attach to the Pillar.

M6x45 Bolt
Spring Washer

M6x70 Bolt
Spring Washer

Long Leg

M6x45 Bolt
Spring Washer

Pillar

Collar
(Black)

(Fig. J)

Dome Nut

Leg Bracket

(both are exactly same)

(Fig. K)

M6x45 Bolt
Spring Washer

Tighten every bolt.

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Over-tightening the M6x70 Bolt may cause serious
damage to the alloy Pillar. Do not overtighten.

(Fig. H)

(Fig. I)

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Use the longer M6x70 Bolts
to the center 2 holes for
screwing into the Pillar.
Use the shorter M6x45 Bolts
to the outer holes, then screw
to the Dome Nuts.
Every bolt should not be
tightened firmly yet.

Screw the bolts
to these slots

This is the image after every bolt is screwed in.

(Fig. L)

(Fig. M)

Put the black Collars to all holes on the Short Leg.

2

Collar must be inserted from the larger hole.

Short Leg

Collar (Black)

Set the Short Legs as they make "X" shape.

3

(Fig. N)

Put the longer M6x70 Bolt to the end hole on the

4

Short Leg, then screw into the Pillar.

M6x70 Bolt
Spring Washer

Put the shorter M6x45 Bolt to other hole, sandlwich

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the Short Leg with two Leg Brackets, then screw to
the Dome Nut.

(Fig. Q)

Inside layout is as shown in Fig. P.

Long Leg

Short Leg

Short Leg

(Fig. O)

(Fig. P)

Dome Nut

M6x45 Bolt
Spring Washer

Tighten every bolt.

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Over-tightening the M6x70 Bolt may cause serious
damage to the alloy Pillar. Do not overtighten.

(Fig. R)

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(Fig. S)

Joint the Pillars

The pillars on P-500AL-5S are separated, not a single piece like as
previous model.
Both pillars have same diameter, and the pillar joint fastens the pillars.
The pillar joint has already been installed on the upper pillar.
You insert it into the lower pillar, then tighten the clamps to fix.

At first, loosen the clamp on the lower pillar by M5 hex wrench.

1

Insert the pillar joint into the lower pillar.

2

While keeping both pillars are tightly attached, tighten the clamp firmly.

3

(tightening torque: 8 N.m)

Reguraly check if the clamp bolts are securely

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Install Bike Cr

tightened. If these bolts have been loosened, the
pillar could be apart and fall down.

If you apply too much torque for tightening the bolt, the clamp may
be deformed. If the clamp ends touch each other, it no longer works
and you need to replace to a new clamp for your safety.

adle to

P-500

Schematic of Cradle

Metal Collar
(Left side only)

Hook Fixing Bolt

Left Side Arm
(Front Side)

Upper Pillar

Pillar Joint

Lower Pillar

Left side Arm Angle
Fixing Bolt

Base Plate

Pillar Joint Clamp

Tighten

8 N.m

(Fig. T)

Pivot-Pin Fixing Bolt

Alloy Clamp

Clamp

Tightening

Bolt

Arm Connecting
Bolt

Hook

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Two Bike Cradles are exactly same.

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Arm on P-500AL-5S is the bent type which is different from the one found on BikeTower10. This design allows to

place the bike a little further from the Pillar to help prevent scratching.
The same cradle is sold separately under the name of "Bike Cradle 4". Use this type
for adding attachment.

The clamp band is pre-installed on the pillar and it's temporally tightened.

1

Change the clamp position to your favorite location.

Bike Cradle can be set at any height and any angle on the Pillar, but you
must set it on the front side only on P-500, not angled, when you setup in
K-style leg.

Cradle Cap

Right Side Arm
(Back side)

Right side Arm Angle
Fixing Bolt

2

Pivot-Pin

(Fig. U)

3

To change the clamp position, loosen 1) the clamp tightening bolt and

2) the pivot-pin fixing bolt by the supplied M5 hex wrench, then 3) slide
gently.

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1

(Fig. V)

Loosen both bolts to adjust, not only the
Clamp Tightening Bolt.

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The clamp band may scratch the pillar

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After adjusting, tighten BOTH bolts firmly.

if adjusted height roughly. Use caution
when moving the band.

The bike cradle MUST only be installed on
the front side. Failure to do so will cause the
stand lose balance and possibly topple over.

2

Install the Hooks to the pre-assembled bike cradle. Attach
the Hook from the foreside of the Arm.

Next, install the bike cradle to the Alloy Clamp.
Make sure there is a rectangle hole on the backside of the
Base Plate. It will be connected to the Clamp body.
Tighten the Arm Connecting Bolt (hidden in the plastic cap)
through the center hole on the Cradle Cap until the bike
cradle is rigidly installed.

3

The arms are independently angle adjustable in the range of
+/- 35 degrees in order to fit to various types of bike frame
as perfectly as possible.

(Fig. X)

To change the arm angle, loosen the Arm Connecting Bolt
through the center hole first, loosen the backside Arm Angle
Fixing Bolt on each arm, then change the arm angle by
hand.

After adjusting, make sure you tighten both center and
backside bolts firmly.

(Fig. W)

If it's hard to screw the Arm Connecting

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Bolt, you can loosen both bolts on the clamp
slightly and change the arm angle to be
horizontal. It should make the job easier.

When tightening the bolt to install the Bike
Cradle onto the Clamp body, screw it gently
in the beginning at least 3 rotations, then
tighten strongly by using a tool.
If you tighten the bolt strongly by using the
tool from the beginning, you may break the
thread on the alloy clamp hat means you will
need to buy and replace a new clamp.

(Fig. Y)

We do not recommend you to set both arms

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upright.
You should set the arm which supports main
load to horizontal or lower angle.

If the bolts are not rmly tightened, the arms

may move and cause the bike to fall off the
hooks.
Make sure the bolts are tightened correctly.

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Mount Your Bike

How To Reinstall Clamp Band

To mount your bike on P-500AL-5S, place the hooks under
the crossing sections of the frame tubing.
You should set the hook distance as wide as possible for
greatest stability.

On a normal diamond type frame, you will hook the top­tube with both hooks, but in the case of sloping frame or
other specially designed frame, you can change to another
point such as behind the seat-tube to avoid slippage problem.

Choose the most stable section for maximum safety.

The clamp bands come pre-installed and they should not
need to be removed. However, there may come time when
adding options to P-500AL-5S that you will need to remove
them.
Install the clamp peoperly as instructed below. Failure to do
so may cause parts damage or bike falling off accident.

1

Wind the clamp arms around
the Pillar.

The following description is
set as the single side arm is on
YOUR right, and the double
side arm is on YOUR left.

Pillar

(Fig. AA)

2

Put the Pivot-Pin through all 3 holes
on the clamp band from bottom side,
and screw the Pivot-Pin Fixing Bolt
with a flat washer temporally.

Make sure to insert the

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(Fig. Z)

Pivot-Pin from the bottom.
If you don't, you will not
be able to tighten the bolt
using a hex wrench.

Do not tighten the Pivot-

Pin Fixing Bolt rmly yet.

The next job will become

difcult.

(Fig. AB)

3

If the bikes front wheel is placed higher than

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the rear, the front wheel may move side-to­side.
This could cause incidental damage to your
bike if the handle bars or brakes or other
parts come in contact with your frame.

Turn the Pivot-Pin to align the thread
hole to the side hole on the clamp
band.
Screw the Clamp Tightening Bolt into
the Pivot-Pin.

Adjust the bike accordingly to avoid
incidental contact. Or we strongly
recommend you to connect the front wheel
and the down-tube with a strap belt.

To fix the clamp band firmly, tighten
the Clamp Side Pin first then tighten
the Pivot-Pin Fixing Bolt later.

(Fig. AC)

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Using Black Round Decal

If you wish to hide the holes beside the Leg Bracket when
setting up in K-style leg configuration, put the supplied
black round decal onto the hole.
You will not use them when setting up in X-style.

Black Round Decal

(Fig. AD)

Warranty Period

Minoura offers 1-year limited warranty from the date of
your purchase. Any problem caused by manufacturer's defect
and wrong workmanship will be covered by this program.
But any trouble caused by user's misuse, unapproved
modification, natural calamity and every problem happened
during shipment will NOT be covered by Minoura.

For more detail, please refer the attached "Warranty
Program Instruction" card.
And we recommend you to checkout Minoura's web site
regularly for the latest information.

Stain To Bike Frame

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The hook material may leave stain to the bike frame
nish, especially on the light color such as white.
To avoid this problem, we recommend you to put a piece
of bar-tape on the hook or wrap the hook with bandage in

order to prevent touching each other directly.

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