See the below installation instructions for the 2" heavy duty 1UP Bike Rack

Parts List

In the Box

• 1UP USA 2” Heavy or Super Duty Rack
• (2) Security Wrench
• Hitch Bar Lock

Product Notes

• Fits 16’’-29’’ wheels, up to 3.1’’ wide. For wider tires, use a Fat Bike Spacer Kit (sold separately).
• Heavy Duty rated to hold up to 50 lb/bike spot. Super Duty rated to hold up to 75 lb/bike spot.
• 2” Heavy Duty Rack offered in double configuration only.
• 2” Super Duty Rack offered in single and double configurations.
• Racks may have addition of 2 Add-Ons (sold separately) maximum. See note below.

Note: For 2” Super Duty Double, with addition of two Add-Ons (sold separately), this rack can hold a maximum of four bikes when all bikes are 50 lb or less. If any bike weighs 51 lb – 75 lb, only one Add-On may be used.

Installation Process

Step 1:

• Remove Rack from box.
• Unfold Hitch parallel with Trays.
• Remove all cardboard supports.
• Remove sticker covering Hitch Bar Ball.

Step 2:

• Position Rack with Hitch Bar facing upwards and place on a stable nonabrasive surface.
• Rotate Blue Levers outward 90°.

Step 3:

• Rotate Trays outward 90° into loading position.

Step 3 cont'd:

• Rotate Blue Levers back into original locking position.
• Ensure Blue Levers are always in locked position when using Rack.

Step 4:

• Insert Rack to desired depth in receiver. Ball must be inserted a minimum of 2’’.

• Silver ball should not stick out front of receiver.

Step 5:

• Pivot Rack into storage position by pulling Black Bar back and lifting upward on Tap Plate.

Note: See Rack Positions below for more information.

Step 6:

• Note: Do not tighten Security Hitch Bolt if Hitch Bar is not inserted into a receiver.   Tighten Security Hitch Bolt firmly with gold Security Wrench provided.

Pivoting the Rack

• Pull Black Bar out away from Hitch while lifting on Tap Plate.
• Pivot Rack toward desired position and release Black Bar. Ensure Black Bar fully engages in slots.
• Once Black Bar is engaged, tighten Gold Bar Knob against Black Bar to lock in place.

Warning: Failure to follow above instructions may cause severe damage to bikes and/or bike rack.

Loading Bikes

• On the driver and passenger side, lift Red Lever up parallel with Glide Bar while pulling up on Bent Arm.

Note: Do not move Bent Arms up without lifting Red Lever.

Note: Spool must contact tire within specified range. Bike is not secured in rack if spool is located outside of specified range.

• To adjust spool location, remove hex nut and washer with a ½” wrench.
• Slide bolt out of Spools and re-assemble Spools in desired wheel position, firmly tightening hex nut.

Unloading Bikes

• Compress Bent Arm/Spool into tire slightly while lifting on Red Lever. This relieves pressure and allows Red Lever to easily unlock.
• Pivot Bent Arm away from tire to unload.
• Repeat unloading process on opposite side.

Locking Rack to Vehicle

• Slide Hitch Pin though receiver pin hole and Slotted Hitch Bar.
• Install Lock Head to end of Locking Pin.

Additional Instructions

• Tighten Security Hitch Bolt periodically.
• Remove Rack from receiver at least every two weeks and clean receiver so the Rack does not seize the receiver.
• Remove road debris off nuts and bolts to prevent corrosion.
• Inspect hardware on Rack periodically to ensure proper working conditions.
• Certain car wash chemicals may damage Rack finish. Please use caution when cleaning vehicle and/or Rack.
• Failure to follow above instructions, or misuse of bike rack, may void warranty.

Questions or comments? Contact the 1UP support team via email at email@1up-usa.com