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Allen Sports 522RR User Manual

Allen Sports 522RR
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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 1 1/4” or 2” receiver hitches.
NEVER use on trailers or front of vehicles.
Bikes must be tied to rack using tie-downs, or additional straps if necessary.
Check periodically during use that all bolts and pins are tight, and that rack and bicycles are secure.
Never carry more than 2 bikes (max capacity 70 LB) - no tandems, mopeds, or recumbents. Car tail lights must
remain visible.
Drive conservatively, especially over bumps. Never use off-road.
Do not use if any part of the rack is damaged, worn, or missing.
CAUTION: Use Allen 522RR 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.
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 UPPER HOLES LINE UP.
INSERT THE QR CLIP THROUGH THESE HOLES,
AND SECURE THE WIRE RETAINER CLIP.
TIGHTEN NUT AND BOLT FIRMLY USING TWO
WRENCHES.
• 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 NUT AND BOLT FIRMLY
USING TWO WRENCHES.
NOTE: UPON COMPLETION,
BOTH PARTS SHOULD BE
FIRMLY JOINED TOGETHER.
IMPORTANT:
WHEN RACK IS IN AN
UPRIGHT POSITION,WIRE
RETAINER ON QR CLIP
SHOULD ALWAYS BE IN A
CLOSED POSITION TO KEEP
RACK FROM FALLING OVER
DURING USE.
CARRY ARM ASSEMBLY
TOOLS REQUIRED: 2—9/16” WRENCH & 2—3/4” WRENCH;
OR 2—ADJUSTABLE WRENCHES
PARTES:
HITCH INSERT W/
FILLER PLATES
FILLER
PLATES
522RR BOX SHOULD CONTAIN THE
FOLLOWING ITEMS:
1-
CARRY ARM
ASSEMBLY
1-
1—HARDWARE KIT,
CONTAINING:
2—3/8” X 2 1/2” BOLT
1—3/8” X 3” BOLT
4—3/8” LOCK NUT
1—1/2” LOCK NUT
1—1/2” NO-WOBBLE BOLT
1—3/8” NO-WOBBLE BOLT
RR POST
1-
A.
ASSEMBLING RACK:
B.
STEP 1 STEP 2
3/8” X 2 1/2”
BOLT
RR POST
QR CLIP
3/8” X 3”
BOLT
HITCH
INSERT
3/8” LOCK
NUT
MODEL 522RR
INSTRUCTIONS
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Allen Sports 522RR Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAllen Sports
Model522RR
CategoryAutomobile Accessories
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Parts Identification

Hitch Insert

Component with filler plates for hitch insertion.

Carry Arm Assembly

Component for carrying bicycle arms.

RR Post

Main post component of the rack.

Hardware Kit

Contains various bolts, lock nuts, and no-wobble bolts.

Rack Assembly Instructions

Step 1: Initial Assembly

Insert lower RR post into hitch insert and secure with bolt and lock nut.

Step 2: Attach Carry Arm

Insert carry arm assembly into RR post and secure with bolts.

Vehicle Installation

Hitch Size Adjustment

Adjust filler plates and screw for 1 1/4" or 2" receiver hitches.

No-Wobble Bolt Installation

Properly install the no-wobble bolt based on hitch size for rack stability.

Mounting Rack to Vehicle

Insert rack into hitch and secure with no-wobble bolt, ensuring no movement.

Folding Carry Arms

Folding Procedure

Remove QR clip, swing arms up, and re-install QR clip securely.

Loading Bicycles

Loading Instructions

Secure loose items, check hubs, and load bikes alternating directions.

Women's Frame Loading Note

Use one carry arm under top tube and another behind seat tube for women's frames.

Securing Bikes to Rack

Securing Procedure

Place bike in cradle, thread straps, pull tight, and use additional strap.

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