Hollywood Racks F2 Spoiler - Manual (Page 6)

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Fig.30
Fig. 31
Fig. 33a
Fig. 29
Included with the rack are 6 rubber straps (1 each for the regular
cradles (Fig. 30) and 2 each for the anti-sway cradles (Fig. 31)) plus
one built in nylon safety strap with buckle.
Attach one end of the rubber straps to the rubber cradles (Fig. 30 &
31). Start with the round (end) hole of the strap stretched over the
diamond shaped anchor on the cradle.
Place the heaviest bike onto the rack first (closest to the vehicle),
putting the bike’s top tube (usually) into the rubber cradles on the
support arms. Be sure to note the location of the pedal, as you may
have to rotate the crank in order to keep the pedal from hitting the
vehicle.
Pull the rubber strap across the bike’s frame tube and attach it to
the anchor on the opposite side of the cradle for both right and left
cradles. Straps should be snug, but do not over-tighten the straps
since this may shorten the useful life of the strap.
Next, rotate the Anti-Sway cradle so that it rests against the bike’s
seat tube (this is the frame tube into which the seat post fits) Fig.
32a (preferred) or 32b (when frame clearance is an issue). Pull the
strap across the bike’s seat tube in a similar snug manner.
Put the next bike on the rack with the handlebars on the other side
of the vehicle and attach the straps. Be sure not to route straps over
any cables (Fig. 33a), but rather under them (Fig. 33b). This will
protect the bike’s finish.
Once all the bikes are mounted and all the rubber straps are
pulled snug (but not over-stretched), route the attached safety
strap around all the bikes and re-attach to the buckle.
Remember to re-check all straps after the bicycles have been
mounted. Re-tighten straps as necessary.
SPECIAL NOTES: On a bike with a slanted top tube, place top
tube on rear cradle, and down tube on front cradle to keep bike as
“level” as possible. For “ladies” style and non-conventional frames, it
may not be possible to keep bike “level”. On a road bike with a level
top tube, place top tube on both cradles, with anti-sway on seat tube.
Fig. 32a
Fig. 32b
Fig. 33b
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5. Mounting bikes on rack