Allen, Model 640rr bike rack – Allen Sports 640RR User Manual

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Allen

Model 640RR Bike Rack

English Instructions

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Loading bicycles onto rack:

1. Remove all loose items from bikes (pumps, bags, etc.) and check that all quick-release hubs are tight.
Never carry more than 4 bikes (max. capacity: 140 lb.). Car tail lights must remain visible.

2. Load first bike with its chain and gears facing away from rack. Make sure that bikes do not

come into contact with car (rotate inside pedal if necessary).

3. Load subsequent bikes in alternating directions. For best weight distribution, load heaviest

bikes first with lighter bikes on outside. Add padding between bike contact points, if necessary.

4. After bikes are loaded, check that entire rack is secure and that No-Wobble Bolt is tight, making

sure that rack is still firmly in place. Vision out of rear window may be restricted - use side
mirrors accordingly, especially when backing up.

R. A. Allen Co., Inc.
P. O. Box 221
Lincoln, MA 01773

U. S. Patents 4518108, 4709840, 5361959 - Foreign & Other Patents Pending

www.allenracks.com

Tel: (800) 722-5536

Fax: (781) 259-4116

email:[email protected]

Securing bikes to rack:

All bikes must be securely tied to rack. Use individual bike tie-down straps or additional straps if necessary.

Installing Rack on Vehicle:

1. With arms in the folded position, insert rack into receiver

hitch. Line up hole in base with hole of receiver hitch.

640RR should only be used on 2”

Receiver Hitches

No-Wobble Bolt

1/2” Nylon Insert Nut

2. Insert No-Wobble Bolt into hole, making sure that the

shoulder of the bolt comes up against receiver rack inside of

hitch. Tighten firmly with 2 - 3/4” wrenches. There should not

be any movement of the rack inside of the hitch when done.

Folding up Arms:

Pop-up Pin

To fold up arms, pull out Pop-up Pin and swing carry arms into

an upright position.

MPORTANT

: Pop-up Pin must be

fully engaged when arms and rack

are in an upright position.

If Pop-up Pin does not properly engage,

call Allen Racks at (800) 722-5536

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Place one carry arm under

front top tube. With other

carry arm, rotate tie-down

cradle and place carry arm

behind seat tube and

below rear down stay.

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1. Place bikes in tie-down

cradles.

3. Pull tight.

2. Thread straps.

4. Use 70” Strap to secure all

of the bikes together around

bottom brackets.