Volvo Bicycle Holder, Roof Mounted
Accessories User Guide
Introduction
- Regularly check that the bicycle holder is secured on the load carriers and that the bicycle's securing devices are properly tightened.
- Always keep the tensioner arms locked during transportation.
- Note that wind noise can occur when the bicycle holder is installed.
- Be aware that the height and driving characteristics of the car can be affected when the bicycle holder is installed.
- Before travelling, make sure that the bicycle holder is securely locked and that the key ? has been removed.
- Speed should be adjusted according to the load being transported and according to the applicable speed regulations, though not more than 130 km/h.
- Remove the bicycle holder and roof load carriers when not in use. This reduces air resistance and therefore also fuel consumption and wind noise.
- Position the load carriers so that there is no risk of the tailgate catching the bicycle holder when it is opened.
Adapter Kit
The adapter kit for square and aluminium rails can be purchased separately.
The adapter kit includes various components such as screws of different lengths (e.g., 35 mm, 61 mm, 64.5 mm, 92 mm) and brackets, designed to facilitate mounting on different types of roof rails.
Installation on 20 mm T-track rail
Preparations
- Thread the rubber rings onto the tensioner straps.
- Park the straps to facilitate installation.
Mounting Steps
- Insert the edge pins into the three tensioner arms.
- Thread the shorter T-screw (35 mm) through the rear hole of the bicycle holder's rear bracket and tighten the tensioner arm a few turns.
- Thread the longer T-screws (61 mm) into the front brackets and tighten the tensioner arm a few turns.
- Adjust the position of the rear mounting so that it fits the distance between the load carriers.
- Lift the bicycle holder onto the roof and align the mounting screws in the load carrier T-track.
- Tighten the tensioner arms.
- Fold down the tensioner arms.
- If the tension feels slack: tighten the tensioner arms further.
- If tensioning is very stiff: slacken off the tensioner arms slightly.
- Turn the key ? in the lock on the front tensioner arm.
Installation on Square Section and Aluminium Rails
ℹ️ Note: An adapter kit that is sold separately is required for installing on square and aluminium rails.
Mounting Steps
- Hook the two brackets into place in the front bracket.
- Thread the shorter mounting screw (64.5 mm) through the front hole of the bicycle holder's rear bracket and tighten the tensioner arm a few turns.
- Thread the longer mounting screws (92 mm) into the front brackets and tighten the tensioner arms a few turns.
- Hook the third bracket into the rear bracket.
- Adjust the position of the rear mounting so that it fits the distance between the load carriers.
- Lift the bicycle holder onto the roof.
- Thread the brackets around the front load carrier and secure the brackets on the screw heads.
- Repeat the operation for the rear load carriers.
ℹ️ Note: Ensure that the bracket does not lie against the car roof, which can damage the paint.
- Tighten the tensioner arms.
- Fold down the tensioner arms.
- If the tension feels slack: tighten the tensioner arms further.
- If tensioning is very stiff: slacken off the tensioner arms slightly.
- Turn the key ? in the lock on the front tensioner arm.
Transportation
Securing the Bicycle
- Fold up the frame holder.
- Lift the bicycle onto the bicycle holder.
- Push down the frame holder as far as possible.
- Tension the frame holder around the frame using the torque-limited knob at the bicycle holder's front mounting.
- Ensure that the frame is centred in the frame holder.
- Centre the wheel holders with the wheel hubs.
- Tighten the wheels using the straps.
- Ensure that the rubber strap is over the wheel.
- The button on the side of the knob can be used to release the frame holder.
- Check that the bicycle and bicycle holder are firmly secured.
Adjusting
Resistance in the Frame Holder
- Tighten the screws in the front bracket.
Left-hand Mounting (Example for adjusting orientation)
- Remove the end pieces of the bicycle holder.
- Remove the wheel holders and the rear mounting of the bicycle holder.
- Rotate the wheel holders and rear bracket and swap their positions as illustrated (e.g., 180° rotation).
- Slide the wheel holders and the rear bracket onto the bicycle holder's profile and secure the end pieces.
- Ensure that the wheel holders are oriented so that the tensioners point outwards from the centre of the bicycle holder.
- Loosen the front bracket using a screwdriver ?.
- Turn the bracket.
- Lock the bracket in the new position using the screwdriver ?.
