Halfords Low 2 Fitting Instructions

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A
A
B
B
Position both parts of the frame on a clean flat surface.
Slide the loops of the two narrow RED 100cm straps onto
the main body of the cycle carrier (B). Assemble two
ratchet adjusters as shown making sure to clip them to
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the frame tubes. Adjust the frame to 90 and tighten
the ratchet adjusters until the teeth locate.
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Lower strap assembly Warning: Ensure that the straps are fully tightened on
Select 2 x 95cm straps and assemble the chassis hooks the chassis hooks.
as illustrated.
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Feed the strap through the lower set of cambuckles.
WARNING: ENSURE THAT THE STRAPS ARE INSERTED
THROUGH THE CAMBUCKLES IN THE CORRECT DIRECTION.
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Top edge fittings
Top edge fittings Open the tailgate, and from inside your vehicle thread the
Select 2 x 160cm straps and assemble dumbells
straps over the top edge leaving the dumbells hanging free.
as illustrated. Carefully close the tailgate then gently pull the straps until
the dumbells sit firmly against the interior trim.
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ABOVE
HORIZONTAL
Offer the carrier to the vehicle with the lower tube RESTING The carrier main frame should be leaning towards your
on the upper area of the bumper. If necessary adjust the vehicle with reasonable clearance, typically approx.
upper arm to sit against the tailgate of your vehicle or the 8cm (3 inches). This will reduce as the straps are tightened.
upper surface of the boot lid. Ensure the cycle support arms point slightly upwards. Fully
tighten all ratchet adjusters.
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Connect the top straps to the carrier by threading through
the top set of cambuckles. Pull the straps through until the
cycle carrier is loosely supported in position.
WARNING: ENSURE THAT THE STRAPS ARE INSERTED
THROUGH THE CAMBUCKLES IN THE CORRECT DIRECTION.
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Position the lower strap chassis hooks to an appropriate Tighten all straps alternately. Check that the carrier sits
location under the car for example; towing eye, steel firmly in position and there is a minimum 5cm (2 inches)
clearance between main carrier frame and your vehicle.
chassis section or bumper support.
Note: It is vital that you use a strong metal location to secure To increase the clearance you may have to adjust the angles
these chassis hooks. Ensure the webbing straps do not touch of the support tubes.
the vehicle exhaust.
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Slide the 4 cycle rests onto the cycle support arms, Failure to use these straps correctly will result in
place cycles onto the rests and if necessary re-position the cycles falling off the carrier.
To reduce obstruction from the handle bars, alternate the
to a suitable point on the support arm.
direction of each cycle during loading.
IMPORTANT: The two red cycle securing straps must always
be threaded through the frames of both cycles, to secure the
cycles to the carrier.
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The cycle frame locators can be adjusted to best suit the angle IMPORTANT:
Re-tighten all cycle carrier-webbing straps after loading the cycle(s).
of ladies' and children's etc, cycle frames. A false cross bar
is available, for the easy mounting of full suspension and Do not open your boot/tailgate with the panel hooks in position.
low cross bar cycle frames.