Currie tech IZIP - Wheel Installation Procedures

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Inaquickreleasesystem,thewheelhubisclampedinplacebytheforceofthequickreleasecampushing
against one dropout and pulling the tension adjusting nut, by way of the skewer, against the other dropout.
The amount of clamping force is controlled by the tension adjusting nut. Turning the tension adjusting nut
clockwise while keeping the cam lever from rotating increases clamping force; turning it counterclockwise
whilekeepingthecamleverfromrotatingreducesclampingforce.Lessthanhalfaturnofthetension
adjusting nut can make the difference between safe clamping force and unsafe clamping force.
1. Removethetensionadjustingnutandoneofthesmallsprings,thenslidethequickreleaseskewerthrough
thehub.Ifyourbicyclehasadiscbrake,inserttheskewerstartingonthesidewiththebrakerotor.Replace
thespringandtensionadjustingnut(figa).
2. Ifyourbicyclehasrimbrakes,disengagethemtoincreasetheclearancebetweenthetireandbrakepads.
3. Installthewheelintothedropouts,makingsurethequickreleaseleverisontheleftsideofthebicycle.
4. HoldingthequickreleaseleverintheOPENpositionwithonehand,tightenthetensionadjustingnutwith
yourotherhanduntilitisfingertightagainsttheforkdropout.
5. Whilepushingthewheelfirmlytothetopoftheslotsintheforkdropouts,andatthesametimecenteringthe
wheelriminthefork,movethequick-releaseleverupwardsandswingitintotheCLOSEDposition(figb&c)
The lever should now be parallel to the fork blade and curved toward the wheel. To apply enough clamping
force,youshouldhavetowrapyourfingersaroundtheforkbladeforleverage,andthelevershouldleavea
clear imprint in the palm of your hand.