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QUICK START GUIDE for: 

APEX SWING AWAY

 

9027

DO

DO NOT

•  Attach swing arm and upright 

assembly as shown (STEP 1).

•  Pull back on Auto Pin to engage in 

receiver hole. Use knob to tighten. 
Lock (STEP 3).

•  Load heaviest bike first - front to 

the right (STEP 7).

•  Alternate bike direction.

•  Secure bicycle to rack with rubber 

straps and black safety strap 
through the frames and around 
the mast of the rack (STEP 9).

•  Check tightness of all bolts 

and knobs periodically 
(every 6 months).

•  Check rubber straps for wear

and replace if worn.

•  Install on a trailer or other towed 

vehicle.

•  Put more than 2 bikes on a class

1 hitch.

•  Do not “overstretch” the straps.
•  Use the rack while traveling on dirt 

roads.

•  Use the rack to carry tandems or

recumbents.

•  Put more than the intended number 

of bikes on the rack.

Summary of Contents for 9027

Page 1: ...to rack with rubber straps and black safety strap through the frames and around the mast of the rack STEP 9 Check tightness of all bolts and knobs periodically every 6 months Check rubber straps for wear and replace if worn Install on a trailer or other towed vehicle Put more than 2 bikes on a class 1 hitch Do not overstretch the straps Use the rack while traveling on dirt roads Use the rack to ca...

Page 2: ...8402 2 G washer 12mm 951122454 4 H 1 2 13 bolt x 5 5 8535583 2 I hitch tool 8535524 1 J ripple strap 8523006001 12 K anti sway with overmold 8523037001 4 L anti sway angled extension 8523108001 2 M buckle strap 753203017 1 N 75 open end wrench 8523138001 1 O lock 2 cylinders 2 keys per each part P lock cylinder change key 8531251 1 Q M8 X 30 flat head screw 8523136001 2 A L Q N O P M E D B F G H I...

Page 3: ...illustrated Tighten firmly using Thule tools provided 2 TRANSPORTING CARRIER Carrier can be easily handled carried using handhold at the back of the carrier A B WARNINGS LIMITATIONS Number of bicycles should not exceed designated carrying capacity for your specific Apex Swing Away 9027 4 bike max carrying capacity 140 lbs Check tightness of all bolts and knobs periodically Check straps for wear an...

Page 4: ...pulling back gently on Auto Pin while sliding stinger into receiver Using hex key attach adapter sleeve to stinger with two M8 x 30 flat head screws Once Auto Pin clears receiver lip release Auto Pin so that it rests against receiver Push carrier in until Auto Pin engages with the receiver hole as illustrated Install lock cylinder into lock knob on stinger assembly with Change Key NOTE Knob will n...

Page 5: ...ger side of vehicle Fasten cradle straps Use Thule Frame Adaptor 982XT sold separately for bikes without traditional top tubes A B 5 Attach cradle straps to cradles and anti sway cages 6 Attach anti sway angled extension to underside of cradles 1 and 4 as illustrated A B C 1 2 4 3 ...

Page 6: ... Mount bikes in alternate directions A B 9 Secure bikes to mast of carrier with black strap 10 REAR COMPARTMENT ACCESS Loosen lower locking handle completely and pull pin to open carrier While pushing bottom half of bike arm assembly open rotate upright assembly as illustrated In full open position lock up pin will engage bracket A B lock up pin broche de verrouillage pasador de cierre lower locki...

Page 7: ...hold open pin A B 12 CLOSING CARRIER Pull Lock up pin to release upper arm assemby and rotate bike arms to stop position Close carrier Lock up pin will click into closed position Tighten lower locking handle firmly WARNING Before operating your vehicle tighten locking handle firmly A B lower locking handle lock up pin ...

Page 8: ...13 SECURITY INSTALLING END CAP LOCK CORE Install lock cylinder into locking end cap with Change Key USING LOCKING CABLE Lock bikes to carrier with cable lock A A B B ...

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