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QUICK START GUIDE for: APEX SWING AWAY 9027
DO
• Attach swing arm and upright
assembly as shown (STEP 1).
• Pull back on Auto Pin to engage in
receiver hole. Use knob to tighten.
Lock (STEP 3).
• Load heaviest bike first - front to
the right (STEP 7).
• Alternate bike direction.
• Secure bic
straps and black safety strap
through the frames and around
the mast of the rack (STEP 9).
• Check tightness of all bolts
and knobs periodically
(ever
• Check rubber straps for wear
and replace if worn.
ycle to rack with rubber
y 6 months).
DO NO
T
• Install on a trailer or other towed
vehicle.
• Put more than 2 bikes on a c
1 hitch.
• Do not
• Use the rack while traveling on dirt
• Use the rack to carr
• Put more than the intended number
“overstretch” the straps.
roads.
recumbents.
of bikes on the rack.
lass
y tandems or
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APEX SWING AWAY
PARTS INCLUDED
9027
part
A
B
F G H I J K
LQ N O
description
M
C
part number
ED
P
qty.
Apex Swing Bike Carrier /
A
cradle overmold /
B
swing arm assembly /
C
M8 lock knob /
D
Apex 2” hitch adaptor /
E
1/2" lock nut /
F
washer 12mm /
G
1/2 - 13 bolt x 5.5"/
H
hitch tool /
I
ripple strap /
J
anti-sway with overmold /
K
anti-sway angled extension /
L
buckle strap /
M
.75 open end wrench /
N
lock, 2 cylinders, 2 keys per each part /
O
lock cylinder change key /
P
M8 X 30 flat head screw /
Q
— 1
8523503001 8
— 1
753190902 1
8523134001 1
853558402 2
951122454 4
8535583 2
8535524 1
8523006001 12
8523037001 4
8523108001 2
753203017 1
8523138001 1
— —
8531251 1
8523136001 2
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WARNINGS / LIMITATIONS •
• Number of bicycles should not exceed designated
carrying capacity for your specific Apex Swing Away.
• 9027 (4 bike) max carrying capacity = 140 lbs.
• Check tightness of all bolts and knobs periodically.
• Check straps for wear and replace if worn.
• Not intended for off-road use.
• Not intended for tandems or recumbents.
• Failure to use strap may result in loss of bicycles.
• Your vehicle must be equipped with a 2" receiver.
1
CARRIER ASSEMBLY /
A
• Position stinger assembly in bracket of swing arm assembly as illustrated.
• Install 1/2 – 13 x 5.5" bolt, flat washer and lock nut as illustrated.
2
• Tighten firmly using Thule tools provided.
B
• Position upright assembly in swing arm assembly bracket as illustrated.
• Engage lock-up pin and loosely thread lower locking handle.
• Install 1/2 – 13 x 5.5" bolt, flat washer and lock nut as illustrated.
• Tighten firmly using Thule tools provided.
TRANSPORTING CARRIER /
• Carrier can be easily handled / carried using handhold at the back of the carrier.
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3
STINGER INSTALLATION /
A
FOR 2" RECEIVERS ATTACH 2" ADAPTER
B
• Using hex key attach adapter sleeve to
stinger with two M8 x 30 flat head screws.
C
• Once Auto Pin clears receiver lip, release
Auto Pin so that it rests against receiver.
E
• Install lock cylinder into lock knob on
stinger assembly with Change Key.
D
F
• Attach carrier to receiver by pulling back
gently on Auto Pin while sliding stinger
into receiver.
• Push carrier in until Auto Pin engages
with the receiver hole as illustrated.
4
NOTE: Knob will not tighten fully
without lock cylinder inserted.
BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION /
A
• Lift Hitch Switch
Lever as illustrated.
• Firmly tighten locking knob to secure
carrier in receiver.
B
• With the other hand lift bike arm
assembly upward until the Hitch
Switch “clicks” into position.
•
Reverse operation to store or when
traveling with no bike attached.
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5
• Attach cradle straps to cradles and anti-sway cages.
6
• Attach anti-sway angled extension to underside of cradles 1 and 4 as illustrated.
3
1
24
A B C
A B
7
• Load heaviest bike first onto the inner most cradles - handle bars facing passenger side of vehicle.
• Fasten cradle straps.
• Use Thule Frame Adaptor (#982XT, sold separately) for bikes without traditional top tubes.
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ATTACHING HOLD FAST ANTI-SWAY CAGES
8
A B
• To attach anti-sway cage, hold horizontal with smooth edge facing down and slide C-slot opening onto Anti-Sway Extension / Cradle. Swing down to vertical position.
Place smooth curved surface against bicycle and attach strap as shown.
• Mount bikes in alternate directions.
9
10
REAR COMPARTMENT ACCESS /
lock-up pin
broche de verrouillage
pasador de cierre
• Secure bikes to mast of carrier with black strap.
A B
• Loosen lower locking
handle completely
and pull pin to open
carrier.
• While pushing bottom half of bike
arm assembly open, rotate upright
assembly as illustrated. In full open
position lock-up pin will engage
bracket.
lower locking handle
poignée de
verrouillage inférieure
asa inferior de cierre
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11
OPENING CARRIER /
• Insert hold-open pin into locking position when fully open to prevent carrier from swinging closed.
A
hold-open pin
B
12
• Pull Lock-up pin to release upper arm assemby and
rotate bike arms to stop position.
CLOSING CARRIER /
A
lock-up pin
• Close carrier. Lock-up pin will click into
closed position.
lower locking handle
WARNING: Before operating
your vehicle, tighten
locking handle firmly.
B
• Tighten lower locking handle firmly.
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13
SECURITY
INSTALLING END CAP LOCK CORE
A
USING LOCKING CABLE /
A
B
• Install lock cylinder into locking end cap with
Change Key.
B
• Lock bikes to carrier with cable lock.
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