Allen Sports 840QR Instructions

WARNING: Bikes or rack falling in road can cause serious accidents resulting in bodily injury—do not use rack on any
vehicle on which it can not be properly mounted as described in this instruction sheet.
• Rack should only be used on vehicles with Class III or IV 2" receiver hitches.
• NEVER use on trailer or front of vehicles.
• Bikes must be tied to rack using tie-downs, or additional straps if necessary.
• Check periodically during use taht all bolts and pins are tight, and that rack and bicycles are secure.
• Never carry more than 4 bicycles (MAX CAPACITY: 140 LB) - no tandems, mopeds, or recumbents. Car tail lights
must remain visible. Bikes must be securely tied to rack. Use bike tie-downs, or additional straps if necessary.
• Drive conservatively, especially over bumps. Never use off-road.
• Do not use if any part of the rack is damaged, worn, or missing. Contact R. A. Allen Co., Inc. for replacement parts..
A.
840QR BOX SHOULD CONTAIN
PARTS
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
1- 1-
HITCH INSERT CARRY ARM ASSEMBLY
1- RR POST
1—HARDWARE KIT,
CONTAINING:
B.
ASSEMBLING RACK:
STEP 1
• INSERT LOWER PORTION OF RR POST INTO
HITCH INSERT SO THAT THE HOLES AT THE
BOTTOM OF EACH PART LINE UP.
• INSERT THE 3/8" X 3" BOLT THROUGH THE HOLE,
AND THREAD 1—3/8" LOCK NUT ONTO THE END
OF THE BOLT.
• PIVOT THE RR POST INTO THE UPRIGHT
POSITION, SO THAT THE SECURING LATCH
SNAPS INTO PLACE.
• TIGHTEN NUT AND BOLT FIRMLY USING TWO
WRENCHES.
HITCH INSERT
2 - 3/8" X 2 1/2" BOLT
1 - 3/8" X 3" BOLT
3 - 3/8" LOCK NUT
1 - KEY CHAIN
3/8" X 3"
2 - KEYS
BOLT
MODEL 840QR
INSTRUCTIONS
ENGLISH - PAGE 1
TOOLS REQUIRED: 2—9/16" WRENCH or 2 ADJUSTABLE WRENCHES
STEP 2
• INSERT CARRY ARM ASSEMBLY
INTO UPPER PORTION OF RR
POST, LINING UP THE HOLES IN
EACH PART.
•INSERT THE 3/8" X 2 1/2" BOLTS
THROUGH EACH HOLE, AND
THREAD 1—3/8" LOCK NUT ONTO
THE END OF THE BOLTS.
• TIGHTEN EACH NUT AND BOLT
FIRMLY USING TWO WRENCHES.
RR POST
NOTE: UPON COMPLETION, BOTH
PARTS SHOULD BE FIRMLY
JOINED TOGETHER.
IMPORTANT:
WHEN RACK IS IN AN
UPRIGHT POSITION,
SECURING LATCH MUST
BE FULLY ENGAGED FOR
RACK TO FUNCTION
3/8"
PROPERLY.
LOCK NUT
SECURING LATCH
PRODUCT REGISTRATION:
MAKE SURE TO REGISTER YOUR PURCHASE AT
http://allensportsusa.com/about/product-registration
TO QUALIFY FOR PRODUCT WARRANTY AND TO
RECEIVE IMPORTANT PRODUCT NOTIFICATIONS
CAUTION: Use Allen 840QR only in accordance with local
motor vehicle and traffic regulations.
• Install rack and load bicycles only at a safe distance away from
moving traffic.
• Make sure that all of rack and bicycles are kept at a safe distance
from road and hot exhaust.
• Only operate vehicle with rack in an upright, locked position.
• Bicycles should never extend beyond sides of vehicle.
• Remove rack from car, or fold carry arms down when not in use.
CARRY ARM ASSEMBLY
3/8"x 2 1/2"
BOLT
3/8"
LOCK
NUT