Allen Sports MT2 Bicycle Rack Instructions

WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS

General Warnings:

• Do not use the rack on any vehicle where it cannot be properly mounted as described. Improper mounting can lead to accidents, injury, or damage.
• Ensure the rack is completely set up to safely transport bicycles.
• Top hooks must be fully secured over solid metal edges of the trunk lid or rear door. Never attach to rain gutters, roof racks, vertical glass, rubber, or plastic moldings.
• Never use on the front of the vehicle.
• Mount the rack with the bottom foot on a rigid surface of the car, never on glass, and ensure the bottom foot is fully extended.
• Maximum capacity: 2 bicycles (70 LB total). Not suitable for tandems, mopeds, or recumbents.
• Bicycles must be securely tied to the rack using bike tie-downs or additional straps.
• Ensure car tail lights remain visible. Drive conservatively, especially over bumps.
• Never use off-road. Remove the rack from the vehicle when not in use.
• Do not use if any part of the rack is damaged, worn, or missing. Contact R.A. Allen Co., Inc. for replacement parts.

Cautions:

• Use the Allen MT2 only in accordance with local motor vehicle and traffic regulations.
• To avoid damage to the rear door or trunk, do not open the trunk or rear door when hooks or the rack are in place.
• Install the rack and load bicycles only at a safe distance from moving traffic.
• Only rubber feet and the rack should come into contact with the car.
• Ensure all parts of the rack and bicycles are kept at a safe distance from the road and hot exhaust.
• Remove the rack from the car when not in use.

A. Setting Up Rack

Note: To return the rack to a folded position, reverse these steps.

1. Start with the rack in a folded position.
2. Rotate the tie-downs by 90 degrees to open.
3. Fully extend the bottom foot.
4. Rotate both top feet down, fully engaging the pins.
5. Rotate the carry arms into an upright position, fully engaging the pop-up pins.
6. Release the pop-up pins on the front feet and extend the carry arms. Ensure that the pop-up pins fully engage when the arms are in the extended position.

B. Before Installing Rack

• Ensure that contact surfaces between the car and rubber feet are thoroughly clean and free of dirt. Rack pads can pick up dirt and sand if placed on the ground before installation.
• Make sure all buckles are threaded correctly.
• Tie a half-hitch knot below the buckle for safety once the top strap length is set.
• Inspect all straps to ensure they are not worn or damaged.

C. Installing Rack on Vehicle

1. Top hooks must be completely hooked over metal edges at the top of the trunk, rear door, or hatchback. Never hook to rain gutters, roof racks, vertical glass, or plastic moldings. Open the trunk/hatch slightly for easiest attachment of hooks. Ensure hooks do not bind when the trunk/hatch is opened, as binding hooks can damage the vehicle.
2. Set the length of the top straps to position the rack with its carry arms inclined slightly upwards, high enough to keep bikes away from the road and exhaust.
3. Once top strap lengths are set, the bottom foot assembly should be held against the vehicle in its completely open position. Ensure the bottom rubber pads are installed on a location with proper support. The bottom feet should never be installed on glass.
4. Completely hook bottom hooks to a metal edge below the bumper or at the bottom of the trunk/rear door. If no metal edge is available below the bumper, refer to alternate methods.
5. Completely tighten bottom straps by pulling the free end until the elastic portion is fully stretched.
6. Install the left and right side straps. Use the straps labeled "SIDE STRAPS" with small metal hooks. Attach these hooks to the left and right sides of the trunk/rear door. Completely tighten the straps by pulling the free end.

Securing Top Hooks on Vehicles Without Adequate Clearance: Carefully place top hooks inside the vehicle, just inside the top edge of the rear trunk/hatch. Carefully close the rear trunk/hatch on the top straps extending from the top hooks, ensuring hooks or buckles do not bind between the frame and the rear door. With the rear door closed, pull top straps to bring hooks tight against the inside of the vehicle. Re-thread top straps as shown in Section B and mount the rack on the vehicle.

D. Alternate Method #1 for Bottom Strap

Use if there is no metal edge below the bumper for attachment of hooks.

1. Remove the bottom strap from the bottom strap bracket and thread it through the slot in the spine cover.
2. Attach the hook to the lower edge of the trunk/rear hatch.
3. Tighten the bottom strap.

E. Alternate Method #2 for Bottom Strap

Use if there is no metal edge below the bumper for attachment of hooks.

1. Before installing the rack on the vehicle, remove the bottom straps.
2. Open the trunk slightly and place the bottom hooks just inside the trunk/hatch.
3. Carefully close the trunk on the bottom strap.
4. Pull the straps to bring the hooks against the inside of the trunk.
5. Mount the rack onto the car as described in Section C.
6. Re-thread bottom straps and tighten.

F. Loading Bicycles on Rack

1. Remove all loose items from bicycles (pumps, bags, etc.) and check that all quick-release hubs are tight.
2. Load the first bicycle into the first tie-down position (closest to the vehicle) with its chain and gears facing away from the rack. Ensure bicycles do not contact the vehicle.
3. Load subsequent bicycles in alternating directions. For best weight distribution, load the heaviest bicycles first, with lighter bicycles on the outside. Add padding between bicycle contact points if necessary.
4. After bicycles are loaded, check that the entire rack is secure and firmly in place. Vision out of the rear window may be restricted; use side mirrors accordingly when backing up.

Special Note on Installing Women's Style Frames: Place one carry arm under the front top tube. With the other carry arm, rotate the tie-down cradle and place it in the space behind the seat tube and below the rear down-stay. The Allen 900B adaptor bar is also recommended for this application.

G. Securing Bikes to Rack

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

1. Place the bicycle in the cradle.
2. Thread the straps.
3. Pull the strap tight.

Important: Secure the front wheel of the inside bicycle with excess bottom strap or additional straps to prevent the wheel from contacting the vehicle.

Allen Lifetime Warranty

If an Allen bike rack is found to have a defect in workmanship or material over the lifetime of the original purchaser, Allen will repair or replace the rack free of charge. The warranty does not cover damage or wear which occurs as a result of day-to-day use or general wear and tear.

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