User Guide

INSTRUCTION SHEET
PRODUCT: 64683 Chinook 2 Bike Platform Rack • Page 3 of 3
Swagman • 300 - 1880 Government St. • Penticton, B.C. Canada V2A 7J1 • Phone [phone] • Fax [phone] • www.swagman.net
REV 23/10/15
8. When the rack is not in use the main ratchet arm can be folded down and the complete rack
can be folded up against the vehicle. Ensure that the cam lever is completely engaged before
driving.
9. The rack can be tilted away from the vehicle by pulling the cam lever and lowering the rack and
bikes. NOTE: Ensure you return the rack to the level position before before driving.
Important Notes:
• This bicycle rack has been designed to carry 1 or 2 bikes.
• This rack is designed for typical use and applications (on paved or smooth gravel roads). Do not
use this rack on a vehicle that will be driven on rough roads or where the rack (and bikes) will be
subject to signicant or constant jarring and/or shock, or any vehicle with very sti springs that
will transfer the load shock directly to the rack and bikes.
• Proper tting and installation of this carrier to your specic vehicle is critical, and is not the
manufacturer’s responsibility.
• Improper use of this product may result in damage to your rack, your vehicle, your bicycles,
or even other vehicles driving behind you (as a result of colliding with or trying to avoid fallen
bicycles and/or the rack).
• The purchaser should be aware that the load created by a rack and bicycles can exceed the
maximum rating on the hitch or bumper.
• Swagman Racks are powder coated to help prevent rust. When leaving them outside for
extended periods of time the nish will lose its luster. It is recommended that when not in use it
is stored indoors.
• Take care to add padding on any area of the bikes that touches another bike or any part of the
vehicle. Damage can and will happen (to your bikes and/or to the vehicle) if care is not taken
during the loading and transporting of your bikes, and padding used where necessary.
• Bicycle tires should be kept at least 6” away from the exhaust pipes of the vehicle. The high
temperature exhaust exiting from the exhaust pipes is hot enough to melt or damage tires. The
bike rack should also be kept away from the direct exhaust ow. Also check when the bike rack is
folded up.
• Bikes tted with large accessories (such as a child carrying seat) will greatly increase the wind
resistance and therefore the pressure on the rack and all vehicle mounting points. Reducing
vehicle speed will reduce the chance of any problems occurring because of this situation.
• After reading this manual, should you have any additional questions regarding the compatibility,
tting, and/or use of this rack, please call your nearest Swagman authorized retail dealer or
Swagman Customer Service.
Mounting the bike rack on a Trailer or 5th Wheel:
Purchaser is advised that the load created by rack and bicycles will exceed the strength of trailer or
5th wheel bumper, mounting location or the bike rack. The rack is not under warranty if mounted
in this location.
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