Thule Transport T2 User's Manual
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1. C Ratchet the arm tightly against the wheel You should hear a minimum of 2 clicks Fig I NOTE If you notice any bike interference with the vehicle please see page 5 for fit tips and accessories Figure H A Move the rear wheel lock down under the rear axle of your bicycle Fig J B Thread the anchor end of the ratcheting strap through the spokes and secure the anchor in the lock down Use the lower position for road tires and the a upper for deeper rims or mountain bike tires Fig L Figure J NOTE The slack can quickly be taken out of the strap by pushing or pulling the strap Figure K B Upper position through the buckle D Tighten the ratcheting strap against the rim by pp ee pene pulling up on the silver buckle Fig K E To Release the rear wheel strap lift the green button and pull the strap until it is loose enough to Note Larger Rim Straps are available for h h very deep rims Please see accessories on remove the anchor Fig K page 8 for more information Figure L 9490 A T2 Instruction Manual Page 4 of 12 Sportworks Transport T 2 cated Ge Hitch Mount Bicycle Rack Assembly amp Use A Once your bike is loaded shake the bike to make sure the support arm is seated correctly ere Eee WARNING The support arm v notch must be firmly seated against the tire and brake or fork Failure to seat the N CA support arm securely may result in bike M instabili2. Fig A 2 3 Replace the bolt nut and washer and tighten Fig A 2 Tools Required for Assembly 6mm Allen Wrench included 34 wrench and a 15 16 wrench NOTE All fasteners are pre installed for easy assembly 2 Rear linkage Bars A 2 Hitch Base 1 Bolt Nut and washer to 2 Middle hole remove 3 Replace Bolt nut and washer 9490 A T2 Instruction Manual Page 2 of 12 Sportworks 2 ransport I2 Quick load bike racks Hitch Mount Bicycle Rack Assembly amp Use Assembly Instructions Vehicle Hitch Receiver A Insert hitch base into vehicle s hitch receiver Fig B C Top Anti wobble Hitch Bolt NOTE Assembly can be done off the vehicle aaa if desired Proceed to Step 2 B Tighten side hitch bolt with a 15 16 wrench to 80ft lbs for a 2 Hitch 40ft los for a 1 Hitch C Tighten top hitch bolt with a 34 B Side Anti wobbl wrench to 40ft lbs Side Anti wobble Hitch Base Hitch Bolt Figure B D Orange line on decal A Slide the first bike tray oriented with the front wheel cradle on the driver s side of the vehicle onto the backbone of the rack A nRT mO YN B Position the tray so that the bracket lines up with the white line on the bottom of the decal Fig C and center the tray so the center line on the side of the tray shows through the cutout in the bracket Fig D C Tighten all 4 bolts with the 6mm a
3. Hitch Base 260102 37 Bike Add On 3 Bike Folding 260150 Connector 260202 4 Bike Add On Universal Recumbent 260133 Add On 9490 A T2 Instruction Manual Transport f2 Hitch Mount Bicycle Rack Assembly amp Use Page 8 of 12 Use Use this part to convert your rack from a 2 toa 1 1 4 hitch size See 1 1 4 load limits on page 10 Attaches directly to the Transport T2 2 bike rack to carry a third bike For use with a 2 Hitch only Use this connector between the 2 and 3 position bike trays to allow the 3 and 4 trays to fold against the first two trays to eliminate obstruction of view when rack is stowed Fold only when rack is up Attaches directly on the 3 bike add on to carry a 4 bike For use on a 2 Hitch only Attaches directly to Transport T2 2 Bike Rack Carries any recumbent with up to a maximum wheelbase of 63 For use on a 2 Hitch only Sportworks 7 Transport T2 ciel Ge Hitch Mount Bicycle Rack Assembly amp Use PartNumber Description Image Ce i Lock your rack to your vehicle 3 Q Comes with two keys 253106 2 Locking Bolt Replaces the side anti wobble hitch bolt Lock your rack to your vehicle 253105 2 Locking Bolt and and your bike to the rack Cable Comes with two keys Cable is a 13 foot 10 gauge cable iB Lock your rack to your vehicle 7 Comes with two keys 293108 11 4 Locking Bolt Repl
4. Sportworks products are designed and assembled in the USA US Patent 5 692 659 and other Patents Pending 2002 2003 2004 2005 No portion of this document may be reproduced without the express written consent of Sportworks Northwest Inc THULE INC 42 Silvermine Road Seymour CT 06483 800 238 2388 www thule com 9490 A T2 Instruction Manual Page 12 of 12
5. Page 6 of 12 Quick load bike racks Sportworks 2 ransport I2 Hitch Mount Bicycle Rack Assembly amp Use Part Number Use Provides 9 12 of extension Allows clearance for spare tires mounted on the rear of a car or if hitch receiver is not mounted flush with the bumper Note 260123 2 Hitch extension This may make rack more vulnerable to contacting the pavement when encountering road irregularities i Use ONLY with Sportworks racks Provides 7 3 8 of extension Allows clearance for spare tires mounted on the rear of a car or if hitch receiver is not mounted s Ly flush with the bumper Note 260125 1 IE XIenS1On This may make rack more vulnerable to contacting the pavement when encountering road irregularities Use ONLY with Sportworks racks P Hitch base mounts directly into the riser extension It provides 9 1 3 of extension and 5 14 of 260113 2 Riser Extension rise i Use ONLY with Sportworks racks Replaces hitch base that comes with the rack See pg 5 for 5 mounting instructions Adds 6 of 260126 2 High Rise Hitch Base 4 rise Reuses all the existing i hardware Does not increase extension Best solution for ground clearance issues s Ly A Use this part to convert your rack aoe 2 Tle BASE from a 1 1 4 to a 2 hitch size 9490 A T2 Instruction Manual Page 7 of 12 Quick load bike racks Sport MS portworks lt Part Number Description 260104 1 1
6. Transport f2 Hitch Mount Bicycle Rack Assembly amp Use Sportworks Quick load bike racks Congratulations on your purchase of a truly innovative and quick loading bike rack 2 or 1 Hitch Base Includes two anti wobble bolts for maximum stability Only one bolt on 1 14 Handle Used to fold the rack up and fold the rack down Innovative Rear Wheel Lock Down Securely holds any size A tires 4 Bar linkage Folding Backbone Mechanism Main frame for the Solid mechanism rack prevents rack sway wa S RQL Support Arm Provides maximum security Fa _ x Front Wheel Cradle 1 Position Support Arm Easily accommodates Bike Tray nal Wingnuts 20 29 wheels A Easily adjustable and any tire size support arm resistance Adjustable brackets Reduces bike interference by allowing adjustment of pitch and offset 2 Position Bike Tray Figure A For customer service contact l Thule at 800 238 2388 9490 A T2 Instruction Manual Page 1 of 12 Sportworks Transport T 2 Quick load bike racks Hitch Mount Bicycle Rack Assembly amp Use To prepare your rack for installation Out of the box 1 To prepare your rack for installation remove the bolt nut and washer from the rear linkage bars using a 4 wrench see Fig A 1 2 Swing the hitch base 180 degrees and line up the bushings in the middle hole with the rear linkage bars
7. aces the side anti wobble C hitch bolt i Lock your rack to your vehicle 253107 11 4 Locking Bolt and and your bike to the rack Cable Comes with two keys Cable an is a 13 foot 10 gauge cable Use in place of the rear wheel 260215 Large Rear Wheel Lock lock down ratchet strap with a Down Strap rim and tire combination deeper than 4 5 The Transport T2 is a modular rack and can be configured to carry a combination of recumbent and upright bicycles Please contact your dealer or Sportworks Northwest Inc for information on custom configurations and additional accessories 9490 A T2 Instruction Manual Page 9 of 12 Sportworks Transport T 2 ieee ae Hitch Mount Bicycle Rack Assembly amp Use Rack Dimensions Rack in the stowed position gt S Rack in the deployed position Hitch Size A Height B Length C Length to wheel deployed deployed hoop stowed wines of rack stowed 2 Hitch 6 4 39 3 4 5 8 9 winless aa 1 4 9490 A T2 Instruction Manual Page 10 of 12 Sportworks 7 Transport T2 aie ae Hitch Mount Bicycle Rack Assembly amp Use Instructions and Warnings you must read and understand Before installation please check that your hitch receiver is properly installed per the manufacturer s instructions and that all fasteners are tight Do not exceed the vehicle manufacturers recommended load limits for your hitch receiver Individual bike weight should
8. c wingnuts See Fig A pg 1 at the base of the support arm The arm should rotate easily but should not f i fall under its own weight The arm should D snap into place when stowed and should require some effort to rotate the arm up Figure P 4 Cleaning your rack e Frequently clean the rack of dirt and road grime including wiping down the teeth on the support arm while extended It is especially important to clean road salt from the rack as this can promote rust over time 1 Bike Interference with each other or with the car A Pitch Distance between bikes To adjust pitch loosen all 4 bracket bolts and slide the tray in or out Re tighten bolts to secure tray See Step 2 on pg 2 B Offset Side to Side Distance To adjust offset loosen all 4 bracket bolts and slide tray left or right Re tighten bolts to secure tray See Step 2 on pg 2 for directions on tightening bracket bolts Note Do not slide tray past offset limit Figure Q marks on either side of the bracket or failure may occur See Fig D pg 2 2 For ground clearance issues see Accessories on page 9 3 Retrofitting your rack to another hitch size 1 1 4 or 2 Swap out the hitch base with the other size by removing the bottom two hitch bolts seen in fig P at the top of the page For part numbers on hitch assemblies see Accessories on page 6 amp 7 Call your dealer to purchase the proper part 9490 A T2 Instruction Manual
9. llen wrench until the lower bracket wings touch the bottom of the spar tube See Fig D These fasteners e B Orange Must be tight and should be lineon periodically checked with rack use decal D Repeat A C with second bike tray oriented with the front wheel Figure C View from bottom of the rack stowed cradle on the passengers side Line the bracket up with the other end of the decal Fig C and center it with the centerline mark Fig D Figure D Be sure to tighten bolts equally to ensure a level carrying platform A Insert the two plastic caps into the holes at the end of the spar tube Fig F Note This prevents water from getting inside the spar tube Assembly is Complete 9490 A T2 Instruction Manual Page 3 of 12 Sportworks 7 Transport I2 ieee Oe Hitch Mount Bicycle Rack Assembly amp Use Loading your Bicycle Green Trigger Latch A Rotate the support arm forward You should feel some resistance at first and then Grip Assembly the arm should rotate freely While grabbing N in the grip assembly on the support arm AN es depress the green trigger and slide the hook oA to the end of the support arm Figure G A Place bike in first tray nearest the vehicle with front wheel in the wheel cradle and rear wheel in the rear wheel lock down B While holding on to the bike with one hand rotate the support arm up until it sits within 1 of the brake or fork Fig H
10. not exceed 60 lbs and total weight load must not exceed 160 lbs for a 2 receiver rack Individual bike weight should not exceed 60lbs and total weight load must not exceed 80lbs for a 1 1 receiver rack Periodically check the hitch base 4 bar link bolts and make sure they are tight and secure Ratchet arm teeth and ratchet grip must be kept free of dirt accumulation for proper operation Sportworks racks are not intended for off road vehicle use The ratchet arm pivot clamp fasteners must be tight and in good condition Failure in a ratchet arm pivot clamp fastener may result in damage to the rack bike or vehicle The hook arm V notch must be firmly seated against the tire and the bike frame Each time the rack is loaded the bike should be shaken to insure positive hook seating If the shake test feels at all loose pull the ratchet grip to the next tooth and re shake to test Failure to seat the hook arm securely may result in bike instability Damage to the rack bike or vehicle may result The bicycle must be properly assembled and ready to ride to be safely carried The bicycle tires must be properly inflated Loss of air after the ratchet has been set may result in bike instability Damage to the rack bike or vehicle may result Use this rack only with bicycle tires having a tread width of 3 0 or less Do not load any extra length bicycles which have a wheelbase that overhangs the wheel tray Damage to the rack bike or vehicle may re
11. rchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ONE YEAR and will be replaced without charge upon inspection by Sportworks at the factory disclosing no misuse or alteration which in the judgment of the manufacturer has affected the condition of or operation of the product This is the extent of liability under this warranty and upon the expiration of the applicable warranty period all such liability shall terminate Warranty Exclusions We do not warrant Product against normal wear and tear unauthorized modification or alterations improper use improper maintenance accident misuse negligence damage or if the Product is used for a purpose for which it was not designed In addition this Product is not warranted for use on any commercial and or for hire vehicle This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Except as expressly stated in the Warranty we shall not be liable for direct indirect incidental or other types of damages arising out of or resulting from the use of the Product This Warranty is in lieu of all other warranties express or implied including not limited to implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Some states do not allow the exclusion of limitation or incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on the duration of an implied warranty so the above exclusions may not apply to you
12. sult Do not transport bicycles with attached baby seats panniers disc wheels or full wheel covers Do not use automatic car wash systems when the rack is mounted on the vehicle Sportworks cannot control the design manufacture or installation process for hitch adapters We therefore limit our liability to our product We cannot be held liable for damage to bicycles or vehicles due to failures of adaptors converting a 1 hitch receiver to a 2 hitch receiver and vice versa We recommend purchasing the proper hitch base found on page 6 and 7 in the accessories section of this manual Sportworks cannot control the design manufacture or installation process for hitch receivers We therefore limit our liability to our product We cannot be held liable for damage to bicycles or vehicles due to hitch receiver failures Sportworks racks are not for use on 5 wheels or trailers of any kind For accessories replacement parts or warranty issues please contact your dealer or THULE INC 42 Silvermine Road Seymour CT 06483 800 238 2388 www thule com 9490 A T2 Instruction Manual Page 11 of 12 Sportworks 2 Transport T 2 icc Se Hitch Mount Bicycle Rack Warranty Assembly amp Use This warranty stated below is a LIMITED WARRANTY under the definition thereof set forth in the Magnuson Moss Warranty Federal Trade Commission Improvement Act USC 82301 12 Limited Warranty Sportworks products Product are warranted to the original pu
13. ty Always shake your bike after Sah M loading to ensure the hook arm is fully Steed k seated y eli Folding your Bike Rack B Quadrant Latch Bar Slot A To fold your bike rack up against your vehicle pull the green latch handle at the base of the rack while gently lifting the rack to release the latch bar Fig N B Once the square latch bar is released lift the rack up until the latch bar snaps into place on top of the quadrant Fig N C If you notice any interference with A Latch bar N the vehicle please refer to Fit Tips on page 5 for solutions Figure N A To drop your rack down remove the safety pull pin first Fig O and then pull the latch handle to release the square bar Fig N The rack can then be lowered to the ground for access to the back of the vehicle Figure O 9490 A T2 Instruction Manual Page 5 of 12 Sportworks 2 ransport I2 Quick load bike racks Hitch Mount Bicycle Rack l Assembly amp Use Rack Maintenance and Care 1 4 Bar Link Folding Mechanism e Periodically tighten bolts in 4 bar link on the hitch base to ensure a stable connection Fig P You should feel some resistance when folding the rack up and down 1 4 Bar Link Bolts 2 Hitch Receiver Connection e Make sure to check and tighten the anti wobble hitch bolts periodically to ensure a stable connection See Fig B pg 2 3 Support Arm Rotation Friction e Check and tighten the plasti
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