Saris Sentinel Instructions
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1. Clevis Pin x gt aps Upper Leg Rest foam pads toward top of trunk Clevis Pin Ttrer Hold downs a TEPP eed ee eee pprrIrida reep Eaa akion reer ee Pe Eii aeey 322i eee prp aai ii a Clete nt Wit lb b aei a a ome PU A dd old Bs oe 4 Upper Strap Hook Upper Strap Hook Hold downs A aide traps m Lower Strap Hooks Lower Strap Hooks Lower leg Lower leg Rest on license plate or on metal of Rest on license plate or on metal of trunk Never rest on lights glass or trunk Never rest on lights glass or plastic plastic Saris Cycling Group Inc 5253 Verona Road Madison WI 53711 Patents Issued and Pending 800 783 7257 Made in USA 15252C 05 05 www saris com Note Before installing carrier clean all surfaces of vehicle which may come in contact with the carrier or its straps Make sure foam pads are free of debris as it could scratch vehicle s finish Open Rack Closed Selecting Proper Arm Position Adjust a Rack arms must be level hold downs or angled up with bikes on for max clearance WRONG Slide upper arm to tao Tar 1 of 3 positions forward to achieve level arm when rack is i Following the illustration adjust upper leg using 1 of 3 available posi on vehicle tions such that the bike holding arms are level or angled slightly upward Secure with clevis pin and place carrier on rear deck Adjust hold downs for maximum cleara2. in use recheck your installation e During first use break in period check after 30 minutes or 30 miles e Thereafter check every 200 miles e Check more frequently on bumpy roads e If bicycles shift or move check IMMEDIATELY Be sure all straps are taut and knotted firmly against buckles Accessories Sold Separately call 800 783 7257 for information 2060 Protect O Pads e Foam blocks separate and protect bikes and vehicles e Set of 4 per package 3037 Bike Beam Attaches from the seat post to stem of the bike creating the standard top tube of a men s style frame Ideal for unique women s amp kid s small frames and bikes with over sized tubes Note To aid in positioning of bicycles hold downs can be slid along arm tube Slide Bike hold downs so they are spaced evenly on bike arms Place bikes on carrier arms alternating direction of handlebars fig 5a Rest cross tube in hold down saddles e Pull hold downs around cross tube and secure to tabs as shown in Fig 5b e Retighten straps with bicycles on carrier e Knot all straps against buckles to prevent slipping fig 5c To avoid damaging bicycles or vehicle be certain potential contact areas are protected We reccomend using part number 2060 sold separately see below 3033 Wheel Stabilizing Strap e Keeps handlebars from turning while in transit e Keeps wheel from spinning e Easy buckle closure Two per package 3035 Hatch Huggers e Replaces our
3. Cautions 1 All requirements for compatibility fit printed on box must be followed If your vehicle is not listed or you no longer have the box call 800 783 7257 for assistance gt 2 Read and follow instructions carefully Save owner s manual for future reference or parts information 3 Replace any mounting strap at the first sign of wear x F l l l l l l l l l l 4 Upper hook straps must be in line with upper leg to prevent shifting I 5 Make sure bike tires are not directly behind exhaust pipe i l l l l l l l l l l l l l l Sentinel 6 Never place more than two bicycles total weight not to exceed 70 Ibs on Sentinel 2 or 3 bicycles not to exceed 105 Ibs on Sentinel 3 CYCLE RACKS on carrier Secure properly and adjust for even load distribution Mount heaviest bikes nearest car 7 Do not mount to any type of trailer SARIS 8 No part of carrier including straps should ever come in contact with spoiler 9 Do not open rear deck trunk with carrier installed USER MAN UAL 10 Make sure to secure front tire of bicycles to prevent them from coming in contact with vehicle or other bikes 11 Not intended for off road use and not to exceed 65mph 12 For questions miscellaneous parts or vehicle fit information call 800 783 7257 SIMPLY BUILT TO LAST GUARANTEED Please READ and FOLLOW all instructions carefully Warning and Disclaimer FINALLY A This carrier has been designed to
4. INAL CONSUMER BUYER OWNS THE out the door unless it s worth put PRODUCT Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you At its option ting those possessions on Call it J i e Saris will repair or replace or refund the purchase price of any Saris product which is defective or fails to conform with this warranty under normal use 4 j and service To obtain service under this warranty return the defective Saris Product or part freight prepaid to Saris at the address below Please con obsessive Call it eccentric We just tact our customer service department prior to return to get a return authorization number Repair or replacement of a defective Saris product or refund of chalk it up to caring a hell of a lot the purchase price shall be the sole remedy of the buyer under this warranty and in no event shall Saris be liable for incidental or consequential dam ages losses or expenses Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclu about creating the last rack you ll sion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state ever need a Foam Pads Slide apart as far as possible Straps Foam Pads Slide apart as far as possible Upper Leg Rest foam pads toward top of trunk
5. carry bicycles on specific vehicles Before installation user must read and follow enclosed instructions Fit recom COM PANY THAT mendations are based on vehicle s standard features optional features may affect the fit recommendations User must attach carrier correctly to the vehicle check its attachment before each use and inspect carrier parts for wear Carrier s attachment to the vehicle is critical and beyond the control of LOVES BI KES AS the manufacturer Manufacturer and seller expressly disclaim any and all liability for personal injury property damage or loss whether direct indirect or M UCH AS YOU DO e incidental resulting from the incorrect attachment improper use inadequate maintenance or neglect of this carrier Chances are your bikes are just Warranty like ours your most valued E E Saris Cycling Group Inc Saris warrants that your Saris product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for as long as you own the possessions And if it has the Saris Se nt j rn e S ec rn t rn i product Please retain your sales slip for your records This warranty only extends to the original consumer buyer This warranty does not apply to name on it nothing we build goes parts that have worn out through normal use or been damaged through misuse abuse neglect accident or unauthorized modifications ANY IMPLIED ee q WARRANTIES WHICH THE BUYER MAY HAVE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE TIME THAT THE ORIG
6. nce between bikes and car ATTACH STRAPS Lower Attach Upper hook straps to top hinge line of Strap Hook vehicle as shown in Fig s 3 amp 4 Always place strap between car surface and hook Upper Hook Side Strap Hook Note Hook attachment must be to a supported hinge line NEVER attach to glass unsupported plastic or roof rack Unless otherwise specified in current fit chart www saris com attach inside strap hooks Fig 6 to bottom edge of trunk at position C1 ideally or C2 Fig 5 Attach outside strap hooks above bend in trunk at position C3 marked on hook Outside strap Inside Strap Hook and Hatch Hugger special application ONLY IF SPECIFIED IN CURRENT FIT CHART available at www saris com Some vehicles require placing the Inside Strap Hooks in the trunk To do so Loosen straps place hooks inside trunk close trunk pull straps until hooks brace against trunk wall and tighten as usual Inside strap Fig 5 Tighten all straps evenly removing any slack When straps are taut shake carrier to check for movement Retighten if necessary Wooo y Ti View from front of rack Load and Secure Bikes Check clearance Carrier must rest high enough to allow bike tires at least 12 of ground clearance If proper clearance cannot be attained mount bicycles under the V in the frame for women and juvenile bikes Check Carrier Straps amp Stability e While
7. regular straps for vehicles with glass hinge lines and vehicles with narrow gaps around the trunk
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