Swagman 64940 Manuel D'instructions page 2

PRODUCT: 64940 4 Bike XP Rack - 2" Standard Receiver • Page 2 of 2
IMPORTANT NOTES
• This bicycle rack has been designed to carry 1, 2, 3, or 4 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 subjected to significant or constant jarring and/or shock, or any vehicle with very stiff springs
that will transfer the load shocks directly to the rack and the bikes.
• Proper fitting and installation of this carrier to your specific vehicle is critical, and is the owner's sole 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 the rack outside for extended periods of time the finish will loose its
luster. It is recommended that the rack is washed periodically to remove road grime, salt, etc. when not in use stored indoors.
• The rack won't carry bikes with oblong frame tubes or unusually large frame sizes.
• Take care to add padding on any area of the bikes that touches another bike or any part of the vehicle. Daamage 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. Keep all bike tires totally away from the direct exhaust flow.
• Bikes fitted with large accessories (such as 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, fitting and/or use of this rack, please call
your nearest Swagman authorized retail dealer or Swagman Customer Service @ 1-800-469-7924.
Mounting the Bike Rack on a trailer or 5th wheel:
1. Purchaser is advised that the load created by rack and bicycles may exceed the strength of trailer or 5th wheel bumper or other mounting
location. Failure through improper mounting will void rack warranty.
2. The recommended 14" ground clearance is not sufficient on trailers or 5th wheels. Ground clearance must exceed 15" and will vary upon
application. Damage to bicycles or rack due to ground clearance problems on trailers or 5th wheels is not covered by warranty.
3. Excessive movement can cause damage to the rack or bike. This is not covered by warranty. Pull the rack back and forth and if the rack has
excessive movement a separate tether strap should be purchased.
Swagman • 300 - 1880 Government St. • Penticton, B.C. Canada V2A 7J1 • Phone (250) 490-8883 • Fax (250) 490-8885 • www.swagman.net
INSTRUCTION SHEET
REV 7/07/15