1. හැඳින්වීම
The Thule Range Hitch Bike Rack is engineered for secure and convenient transportation of up to four bicycles on RVs and travel trailers. Its robust design is specifically adapted to withstand the dynamic forces encountered during long-distance travel, ensuring your bikes remain stable and protected. This manual provides essential information for proper assembly, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure safe and effective use of your bike rack.
2 ආරක්ෂිත තොරතුරු
Always prioritize safety when installing and using the Thule Range Hitch Bike Rack. Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage, personal injury, or death.
- Read and understand all instructions before installation and use.
- Ensure the bike rack is securely attached to a compatible hitch receiver on your RV or travel trailer. Refer to your vehicle's manual for hitch specifications.
- Do not exceed the maximum load capacity of 150 lbs (68 kg) or 37.5 lbs (17 kg) per bike.
- Verify that all bikes are properly secured using the anti-sway cradles and ratcheting straps before each journey.
- Be aware of the increased length and width of your vehicle when the bike rack is installed, especially when maneuvering or parking.
- මෙම නිෂ්පාදනයේ පිළිකා සහ උපත් ආබාධ හෝ වෙනත් ප්රජනක හානි ඇති කිරීමට කැලිෆෝනියා ප්රාන්තය දන්නා රසායනික ද්රව්ය අඩංගු වේ.
3. පැකේජ අන්තර්ගතය
Carefully unpack all components and verify that all parts are present and undamaged. If any parts are missing or damaged, contact Thule customer support immediately.
- 1 x Thule Range Hitch Bike Carrier
- සවි කිරීමේ දෘඩාංග (බෝල්ට්, රෙදි සෝදන යන්ත්ර, ඇට වර්ග)
- Integrated cable lock and keys
- උපදෙස් අත්පොත
Figure 3.1: Main components of the Thule Range Hitch Bike Rack.
4. පිහිටුවීම සහ ස්ථාපනය
4.1 Attaching to Vehicle Hitch
- Insert the hitch arm of the bike rack into your vehicle's hitch receiver.
- රාක්කයේ ඇති හිච් පින් සිදුර ඔබේ වාහනයේ ග්රාහකයේ සිදුර සමඟ පෙළගස්වන්න.
- Insert the provided hitch pin through both holes and secure it with the locking mechanism. Ensure it is fully engaged and tight to minimize wobble.
- Confirm the rack is stable and does not excessively move within the hitch receiver.
Figure 4.1: Thule Range Hitch Bike Rack securely mounted to an RV.
5. මෙහෙයුම් උපදෙස්
5.1 Loading Bikes
- Lift each bicycle and place its top tube onto the rack's arms. The rack is designed to accommodate a wide variety of bike sizes and frame styles.
- Position bikes to utilize the 7-inch spacing between cradles, preventing contact during transport.
- Secure each bike using the integrated anti-sway cradles and ratcheting straps. Ensure the straps are tightened firmly around the bike frame to prevent movement.
- For optimal stability, load the heaviest bikes closest to the vehicle.
5.2 Folding Arms
When not in use, the bike rack arms can be folded down for a more compact profile. Locate the release mechanism (typically a pin or lever) at the base of the arms, disengage it, and carefully fold the arms downwards until they lock into place.
Figure 5.1: Bike rack arms folded down for storage or when not carrying bikes.
5.3 ආරක්ෂක විශේෂාංග
The Thule Range includes an integrated cable lock to secure your bikes to the rack and the rack to the vehicle. Extend the cable, loop it through the bike frames and around the rack, and secure it with the key. Always remove the key after locking.
6. නඩත්තු කිරීම
Regular maintenance ensures the longevity and safe operation of your Thule Range Hitch Bike Rack.
- පිරිසිදු කිරීම: විශේෂයෙන් අපිරිසිදු, ලුණු හෝ කටුක කාලගුණික තත්ත්වයන්ට නිරාවරණය වීමෙන් පසු, මෘදු සබන් සහ ජලය යොදා රාක්කය නිතිපතා පිරිසිදු කරන්න. හොඳින් සෝදා වියළා ගන්න.
- ලිහිසි තෙල්: Periodically lubricate moving parts, such as the folding mechanism and hitch pin, with a silicone-based lubricant to ensure smooth operation.
- ගාංචු පරීක්ෂාව: Before each use, check all bolts, nuts, and straps for tightness. Re-tighten as necessary.
- ගබඩා: When not in use, store the bike rack in a dry, protected area to prevent corrosion and damage.
7. දෝශ නිරාකරණය
| ගැටලුව | විය හැකි හේතුව | විසඳුම |
|---|---|---|
| Rack wobbles in hitch receiver | Hitch pin not fully tightened; improper hitch fit. | Ensure the hitch pin is fully tightened. Consider using an anti-wobble device if excessive play persists. |
| Bikes are not stable on the rack | Straps not tight enough; bikes improperly positioned. | Re-tighten all ratcheting straps. Ensure bikes are seated firmly in anti-sway cradles and utilize the 7-inch spacing. |
| Integrated cable lock is stiff or stuck | ලිහිසිකරණය නොමැතිකම; යාන්ත්රණයේ සුන්බුන්. | Apply a small amount of lubricant to the cable and lock mechanism. Work the cable in and out to distribute the lubricant. |
| Plastic clips/straps appear damaged | Wear and tear; excessive force during use. | Contact Thule customer support for replacement parts. Do not use the rack with damaged components. |
8. පිරිවිතර
| විශේෂාංගය | විස්තර |
|---|---|
| වෙළඳ නාමය | තුලේ |
| මාදිලියේ නම | පරාසය |
| ආදර්ශ අංකය | 9057 |
| වර්ණය | කළු |
| පැටවීමේ ධාරිතාව | රාත්තල් 150 (කිලෝග්රෑම් 68) |
| Maximum Bike Weight | 37.5 lbs (17 kg) per bike |
| නිෂ්පාදන බර | රාත්තල් 36 (කිලෝග්රෑම් 16.3) |
| අයිතම මානයන් (LxWxH) | 42.1 x 11 x 35.6 අඟල් (106.9 x 27.9 x 90.4 cm) |
| සවිකිරීමේ වර්ගය | හිච් රැක් |
| බයිසිකල් පරතරය | අඟල් 7 (සෙ.මී. 17.8) |
| UPC | 091021630741 |
9. වගකීම් තොරතුරු
The Thule Range Hitch Bike Rack comes with a Limited Lifetime Warranty. This warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship for the original purchaser. For full details on warranty coverage, limitations, and how to file a claim, please refer to the official Thule webවෙබ් අඩවිය හෝ පාරිභෝගික සහාය අමතන්න.
10. පාරිභෝගික සහාය
For further assistance, technical support, or to order replacement parts, please visit the official Thule website or contact their customer service department. Always have your product model number (9057) and purchase information ready when contacting support.
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