Thule HELIUM AERO 9042 User Manual

QUICK START GUIDE for:
HELIUM AERO™ (2 BIKE CARRIER) 9042, (3 BIKE CARRIER) 9043
DO
DO NOT
• Loosen locking knob
completely before inserting
stinger into hitch receiver.
• Make sure Auto Pin engages
into receiver hole (STEP 3).
Use knob to tighten. Lock.
• Load heaviest bike first–front
to the right
(STEP 8).
• Alternate bike direction.
• Secure bicycle to rack with
rubber straps and safety
strap through the frames and
around the mast of the rack
(STEPS 8-12).
• Check tightness of all bolts
and knobs periodically (every
6 months).
• Check rubber straps for wear
and replace if worn.
• Install on a tr
ailer or other
towed vehicle.
• Put more than 2 bikes on a
class 1 hitch.
• Do not “overstretch” the
straps.
• Use the rack while traveling
on dirt roads.
• Use the rack to carry tandems
or recumbents.
• Put more than the intended
number of bikes on the rack.
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Thule HELIUM AERO 9042 Specifications

General

Category	Automobile Accessories
Type	Bike Rack
Brand	Thule
Model	HELIUM AERO 9042
Bike Capacity	2 bikes
Capacity	2 bikes
Material	Aluminum
Tilt function	Yes
Foldable	Yes
Hitch Receiver Size	2 inches
Color	Black
Mounting Type	Hitch-mounted

Summary

Warnings and Limitations for Thule Helium Aero

Stinger Assembly: Lock Cylinder Installation

Install the lock cylinder into the locking knob for security purposes.

Stinger Assembly Procedure

Prepare the vehicle's hitch receiver for mounting the rack.

Stinger Installation Guide

Upright Assembly Instructions

Cradle, Anti-Sway Cage, and Strap Assembly

End Cap Lock Core Installation

Bike Loading Procedure

Integrated Cable Lock Usage

Rear Compartment Access