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9027 QUICK START GUIDE for: APEX SWING AWAY • 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).
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APEX SWING AWAY 9027 PARTS INCLUDED part description part number qty. — Apex Swing Bike Carrier / cradle overmold / 8523503001 swing arm assembly / — 753190902 M8 lock knob / 8523134001 Apex 2” hitch adaptor / 1/2" lock nut /...
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• 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.
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STINGER INSTALLATION / FOR 2" RECEIVERS ATTACH 2" ADAPTER • Attach carrier to receiver by pulling back gently on Auto Pin while sliding stinger into receiver. • Using hex key attach adapter sleeve to stinger with two M8 x 30 flat head screws. •...
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• Attach anti-sway angled extension to underside of cradles 1 and 4 as illustrated. • 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 • 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. •...
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OPENING CARRIER / • Insert hold-open pin into locking position when fully open to prevent carrier from swinging closed. hold-open pin CLOSING CARRIER / lock-up pin lower locking handle • Pull Lock-up pin to release upper arm assemby and • Close carrier. Lock-up pin will click into WARNING: Before operating rotate bike arms to stop position.
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SECURITY INSTALLING END CAP LOCK CORE • Install lock cylinder into locking end cap with Change Key. USING LOCKING CABLE / • Lock bikes to carrier with cable lock.
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