Roof Mount Carrier Fitting Instructions

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1 max 60 mm Roof Mount Carrier Fitting Instructions H W H W W : max 60 mm H : max 80 mm L : max 50 mm H : max 50 mm H W W max = 32 mm H max = 22 mm Suitable for round bike frames up to 60mm diameter Suitable for oval bike frame sizes up to 60mm x 80mm Suitable for square sided bike frames up to 50mm x 50mm Please follow instructions carefully to ensure the safety of yourself and other road users. The initial assembly and fitting of this carrier will take approximately 15 minutes. Before you begin: Make sure all parts are included in the package. Kit Contents per Carrier Key x2 Spanner x1 Mounting bracket x1 x1 Clamping assembly 52cm Strap Tyre locator Main frame Réf Imp.: exter-1 Strap Strap Exact form of contents may differ slightly from those shown above. x1 Tyre locator

2 Carrier Set-up The following operation must be completed before the carrier is mounted to the vehicle roof bars. The carrier must be adjusted to suit the cycle that will be carried. 1 6Nm 90º Place the carrier on the floor and position the cycle onto the carrier. Raise the clamping arm up to the cycle frame. To adjust the position of the base plate, loosen the four M6 nuts that are situated either side of the longitudinal bar. Offer the clamping arm to the frame of your cycle by sliding the base unit along the longitudinal bar. Once in the correct position, with the clamping arm at 90º to the cycle frame, tighten the nuts to 6Nm. Slide the wheel locators into position directly underneath each bicycle wheel. Now remove the bike from the carrier making it ready to fit to your roof bars. This operation is important. The cycle may fall from the carrier if it is not adhered to.

3 Carrier Fitting 2 Secure the front of the carrier by releasing the quick release handles. Rotate the handles anti-clockwise so the L-Shaped Clamps can be freely attached around the roofbar. Take care to ensure the clamps are locked in the slots. Close the quick release handles to clamp the carrier to the roofbar. The tension can be set by turning the handles clockwise, checking that the quick release handles will close on each full rotation. 3 A B C D E Secure the rear of the carrier to the roof bar by locating the mounting bracket over the carrier and sliding to the point at which the carrier crosses the roof bar. Unlock and open the quick release handle and then rotate the handle anti-clockwise so that the L-shaped clamps can be freely attached around the underside of the roof bar. Take care to ensure that the clamps are locked into the slots on the mounting bracket. Close the quick release handles to clamp the carrier to the roof bar. The tension can be set by turning the handles clockwise, checking that the quick release handles will close on each full rotation.

4 Cycle Fitting 4 To make fitting of the cycle easier, secure the front wheel using the 52cm strap. Warning: Ensure the strap is inserted through the cambuckle in the correct direction. 5 Release the jaws of the clamping assembly by unlocking, lifting the handle and rotating it anti-clockwise. The clamp may be unscrewed and reversed to provide either left or right access.

5 6 90º Lift your cycle onto the carrier ensuring both tyres are positioned centrally on the tyre locators. Raise the clamping assembly and secure the frame. Ensure that the clamping assembly is kept at 90º to the cycle frame.

6 Close the handle to secure the clamp to the frame. Check that it is secure. If not release by lifting the handle and rotate it clockwise to tighten. Once secure, lock the handle using the key. 8 CAUTION! These straps must be used! Feed the 2 short straps through the underside of each of the tyre locators and then through the wheel. Feed the strap through the buckle, ensuring it goes through the correct way, and tighten. Check that it is secure.

7 9 If more than one cycle is fitted, alternate the direction of the cycles. When driving without a cycle fitted. the clamping arm should be secured flat to the longitudinal bar using the 52cm straps and the tyre locators fixed in position. Carry out the same operation to secure the tyre locators as when clamping the cycle.

8 Important Instructions Retain these instructions for future reference and ensure that any other users of the cycle carrier are familiar with the contents. Please read the fitting instructions carefully. Make sure that all parts are included in the package. Prior to fitting ensure that the vehicle roof bars are free from dirt and grime. This cycle carrier is suitable for roof bars measuring less than 32mm in width and 22mm in depth. Both wheels must be securely strapped to the carrier using the supplied straps. IMPORTANT! Carrier clamping mechanisms must always be re-tightened after cycle has been mounted to the carrier. After driving for a few miles STOP and check that all clamping mechanisms are secured and tight. This must be repeated at suitable intervals depending on the nature of the road. When using the carrier the driving handling characteristics of your vehicle will change. Driving techniques should be altered to allow for this. Reduce speeds (max 70mph) and allow longer braking distances. The maximum permissible roof loads must not be exceeded (see vehicle handbook for details of the maximum roof loads). The roof load will comprise of the weight of the load bars, the carrier plus additional racks and the cycle load. Do not exceed a maximum load of 15kg per cycle carrier (1 adult cycle). When fitted, the roof bars will affect your fuel economy, therefore please remove when not in use. Take care not to drive in low places such as garages and multistorey car parks. When positioning cycles on the carrier ensure that they do not project beyond the profile of the vehicle and that no part of the cycle can touch the paintwork. The use of cycle carriers may be restricted in certain countries outside the UK. Always check with the relevant national authorities prior to commencing your journey. Do not put the car through an automatic car wash with the load carrier mounted. Ensure this carrier is maintained and kept in good working order. Ensure that all loose accessories such as baskets, lights, child seats are removed from the bicycle before fitting to the carrier. CONTACT US Halfords Ltd. Washford Redditch B98 ODE Item Code: visit us at...