SALSA Alternator Low Deck 135 - Warnings and Recommendations; Tools; Parts List

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ALTERNATOR REAR RACK INSTRUCTIONS
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For additional product and safety information go to salsacycles.com/safety
• Alternator racks are not designed for carrying anything
other than panniers or rack-specific bags
• Do not modify the Alternator rack. Doing so will void
the warranty
• Rear racks may change the steering, handling, and braking
forces of your bike, especially when loaded
• Be sure to test the handling in a safe area before riding
• Make sure your load is evenly balanced and secure before
every ride (i.e. no loose straps to get caught in the wheels)
• Position reflectors and lights so that they are not obstructed
when the rack is loaded
• Do not use any hardware not included in Alternator Rack
packaging. Existing frame hardware may not be rated for
rack use!
WARNING: Installing this Salsa rack requires in-depth
knowledge of bicycle mechanics and professional-grade tools.
If you do not have the proper tools or knowledge to perform this
installation, please take your bicycle to your local bicycle dealer.
Failure to appropriately install this rack may lead to component
failure, resulting in serious injury. We recommend that you have
this product installed, adjusted and maintained by a professional
bicycle mechanic.
Tools:
4 & 5 mm Hex Wrenches
10 mm Box-End Wrench
Torque Wrench
Hacksaw
File
Marker
Level (optional)
Salsa Rack-Lock Seat Clamp
(for frames without seatstay
braze-ons)
2
9
10
11
13
12
12
13
1
3
4
5
6
7
8
2F
2A
2B
2C
2D
2G
2H
2J
2K
2E
Item # Description Qty
1 Alternator Rack 1
2
Lower Mount Kit
(see detail)
2
3
16 mm M5 Swivel-
Mount Bolt
2
4 M7 Washer 2
5 M6 Lock Nut 2
6 Lock Washer 2
7 Swivel Mount 2
8 Swivel Bolt 2
9 Ø8 mm Rack Strut 2
10 Strut End-Cap 2
11
Ø8 mm Bent Rack
Strut
2
12 16 mm M5 Bolt 4
13 M5 Washer 4
2
9
10
11
13
12
12
13
1
3
4
5
6
7
8
2F
2A
2B
2C
2D
2G
2H
2J
2K
2E
Item # Description Qty
2A 32 mm M6 Bolt 1
2B 35 mm M6 Bolt 1
2C 40 mm M6 Bolt 1
2D 42 mm M6 Bolt 1
2E 48 mm M6 Bolt 1
Item # Description Qty
2F M6 Washer (stainless) 2
2G Ø12 x 12L Spacer 2
2H Ø12 x 5L Spacer 2
2J Ø12 x 1L Spacer 4
2K Ø10 x 10L Spacer 2
Figure B
Figure A
Lower Mount Kit (detail for item 2 in Fig. A)
Figure B
Figure A