Hollywood Racks Swing Away (Boomer style) - Manual (Page 4)

Fig. 10
Fig. 11
3. If you DO have bikes loaded, you will need to
unlock and rotate the upper pivot plate. See fig. 11
Loosen (unscrew counter clockwise) then pull up on the
small curved “T” knob on the top of the upper pivoting
section. When it is unscrewed, and pulled up, you will
be able to rotate the upper pivot plate around so that the
bikes will not touch the side of your vehicle.
Fig. 11
4. When the rack swings open, the outside
frame should “catch” on the spring loaded
“T” knob at the very bottom of the rack (see
fig. 12). This will prevent the rack from
swinging back if bumped, or if you are
parked uphill. Be sure to pull up on this
lever before attempting to “close” the rack.
Fig. 12
Using the “Swing Away” feature to access the cargo area of your vehicle continued
To close the Swing Away Rack:
1. Start by pulling upward on the spring loaded “T”
knob of Fig. 11 and rotate the pivot plate with bikes.
2. Next, pull up on the spring loaded “T” knob of
Fig. 12 and push the rack back into the “closed”
position.
3. As the outside frame returns to the closed
position, the rod with the straight “T” handle
(fig. 10) should “snap” into place against the inside
frame.
4. Be sure the spring loaded T knob on the top pivot
plate rotates into position and tighten the knob.
5. Finally, secure the large safety “T” handle until
snug.
6. The top pivot plate can be pivoted to the left
(driver’s side) for easy storage while on your vehicle
or in the garage.
Mounting Bicycles on your Swing Away Rack
After assembly of the Swing Away rack and installation on your vehicle, you are ready to
carry bicycles. Before attaching bicycles, be certain that the rack is secured on your vehicle
correctly. With the threaded hitch pin tightened into your trailer hitch and the “R” clip or padlock
inserted into the hole on the hitch pin.
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