Saris Door County Owner's manual

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DOOR COUNTY

HITCH RACK

Operating Instructions

Item #4800

RACKS | TRAINERS | BIKE INFRASTRUCTURE RIDE MORE AT SARIS.COM

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CONTENTS:

Details about this Instruction Manual

Foreword

Obligations Concerning the Handling of this Instruction Manual

Intended Use

Explanation of the Safety Instructions

Delivery Contents

Technical Speciﬁcations

Safety Instructions

Fitting and Use

Fitting the Bicycle Carrier on the Receiver

Lifting the Bicycle Carrier onto the Receiver

Lowering and Raising the Bicycle Carrier

Lowering the Bicycle Carrier

Raising and Securing the Bicycle Carrier

Attaching Bicycles

Tilting the Bicycle Carrier, Access to the Hatch

Removing the Bicycle Carrier

Carrying and Storage

Cleaning and Care

Maintenance

Disposal

Contact

Annex

Pin Assignment, 7-Pin

Warranty

Exclusions

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9-10

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11-14

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Details about this Instruction

Manual

FORWARD:

This instruction manual helps you with the

proper and safe use of the Saris Door County bicycle

carrier.

OBLIGATIONS CONCERNING THE HANDLING OF THIS

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Any person who

• Fits,

• Cleans or

• Disposes of

This bicycle carrier must have noted and understood

the complete content of this instruction manual.

Always keep this instruction manual to hand and in

a safe place. If the bicycle carrier is passed on, pass

on the instruction manual with it.

PROPER USE:

The Saris Door County bicycle carrier serves to

transport a maximum of two bicycles. It may be ﬁt-

ted only on tow hitches that meet the requirements

speciﬁed in the chapter on Coupling Requirements.

Moreover, under no circumstances is the maximum

permitted load of the bicycle carrier to be exceeded.

Proper use also includes adherence to all informa-

tion in these ﬁtting instructions and particularly

adherence to the safety instructions. Any other use

is considered to be improper and may cause dam-

age to property or injury to people. Saris accepts no

liability for damages caused by improper use.

Explanation of the Safety

Instructions

The following categories of safety instructions can

be found in the instructions:

DANGER

Instructions with the signal word DANGER

warm of a hazard with a high risk level. If

it is not avoided then it will result in death

or serious injury.

WARNING

Instructions with the signal word WARN-

ING warn of a potential hazard with a

medium risk level. If it is not avoided then

it may result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

Instructions with the signal word CAUTION

warn of a potential hazard with a low risk

level. If it is not avoided then it may result

in minor or moderate injury.

ATTENTION

Instructions with the word ATTENTION

warn of a risk with potential damage to

property. If it is not avoided then the prod-

uct or something nearby may be damaged.

NOTE

Other instructions:

Useful tip. Makes operation or ﬁtting of the

product easier or gives a better under-

standing.

The respective safety symbol used does not replace the

text of the safety instruction.

You must therefore read the safety instruction and

follow it exactly!

Details about the Instruction Manual / Proper Use / Explanation of Safety Instructions

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Delivery Contents

A = Bicycle carrier

B = 2 keys

C = 2 safety belts for front wheels

D = 1 safety belt for bicycle frames

E = Protection cover

F = Lock

G = Pin

H = Tilt Pin

I = Hardware

Examples of

Saris Door County

Delivery Contents / Technical Speciﬁcations / Coupling Requirements

Technical Specifications

Material: Aluminum

Steel

Plastic

Dead weight: 55 lb

Max. load: 132 lb

Power consumption,

average:

2A

Power consumption,

maximum:

5.5A

Dimensions (WxHxD),

minimum:

12 x 30 x 30 in

Dimensions (WxHxD),

maximum:

53 x 30 x 30 in

Packaging size (WxHxD): 32 x 30 x 13 in

Do not exceed the max. load of the bicycle carrier

and the permitted tongue load of the 2” receiver.

The total permitted weight and permitted axle load

of the vehicle must not be exceeded with the bicycle

carrier and load.

Max = 60 lbs/kg 27

Máx.= 27 kg/60 libras

Max = 60lb/27kg

Max = 120 lbs/54kg

(Max = 60 lbs/27kg per bike)

Máx.= 54 kg/120 libras

(Máx. = 27 kg /60 libras por bicicleta)

Max = 120lb/54kg

(Max = 60lb/27kg par vélo)

B

C D

E

F

A

G

H

I

Not approved for use on RVs or

tow-behind RVs and trailers

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Safety Instructions

Follow the ﬁtting instructions exactly. Not following

the instructions can cause injury to people and dam-

age to property.

If you are unsure when ﬁtting, please ask your dealer

or the manufacturer for further information. Neither

the manufacturer nor the dealer is liable for dam-

ages due to improper use or incorrect ﬁtting. Check

the bicycle carrier and its load regularly! You have an

obligation to do this and will be held responsible in

the case of damage.

WARNING

Exceeding the max. load of the bicycle

carrier and the permitted tongue load of

the tow hitch or the total permitted weight

can cause serious accidents.

Injury to people or damage to property

due to overloading.

• You must observe the speciﬁcations of

the max. load, permitted tongue load

and total permitted weight of your

vehicle. Do not exceed these speciﬁ-

cations in any circumstances!

WARNING

Traveling without safety belts can cause

accidents.

Injury to people or damage to property

due to loss of the bicycles.

• Before beginning each journey, check

that the belt around the bicycles and

the carrier U-bracket is sitting cor-

rectly and securely, see chapter on

“Attaching Bicycles”.

• Before beginning each journey, check

that both belts around the front wheel

and the belt around the back wheel

of the bicycle are sitting correctly and

securely.

• Re-tighten the belts if necessary.

• Before beginning each journey, check

that the belts used are undamaged

and unworn.

• Replace damaged or worn belts with

undamaged belts before beginning the

journey. Use only belts that are ap-

proved by Saris for the purpose.

WARNING

Driving with the bicycle carrier folded up

can cause accidents. The moving parts

of the bicycle carrier represent a safety

hazard when not fully ﬁtted.

Injury to people or damage to property

due to incompletely ﬁtted bicycle carrier.

• Remove the bicycle carrier when you

do not need it.

• Never drive with the bicycle carrier

folded up.

Safety Instructions

NOTE

When driving with the bicycle carrier

ﬁtted, the legal requirements and regula-

tions on transporting goods behind your

vehicle apply.

WARNING

Driving with the bicycle carrier affects the

handling properties of your vehicle.

Injury to people or damage to property

due to altered vehicle behavior.

• Adjust your driving speed to the new

vehicle behavior.

• Never drive faster than 80mph (130

km/h).

• Avoid sudden and jerky steering

movements.

• Be aware that your vehicle is longer

than usual.

WARNING

Parts that protrude beyond the edge of the

vehicle or bicycle carrier may cause injury

to people or damage to property during

the journey.

Injury to people or damage to property

due to protruding parts.

• Fit only parts that do not protrude

beyond the edge of the vehicle.

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Safety Instructions / Fitting the Bicycle on the Tow Hitch

WARNING

Tarpaulins increase the air resistance.

They can become detached and ﬂy

around, which can cause serious

accidents.

Injury to people or damage to property

due to tarpaulins.

• Do not use tarpaulins.

WARNING

Driving on rough terrain with the bicycle

carrier ﬁtted can cause the carrier to

break off.

Injury to people or damage to property

due to the bicycle carrier breaking off.

• Do not use the bicycle carrier on rough

terrain.

ATTENTION

The hatch could hit the bicycle carrier and

be damaged.

Damage to property due to hatch lid

opening.

• Switch off electric hatch lids and

operate manually.

• Fold down the bicycle carrier before

opening the hatch.

ATTENTION

The carrier or bicycles could be damaged

if they are directly adjacent to the exhaust

outlet.

Damage to property due to hot exhaust

gases.

• Use an exhaust embellisher if

necessary.

ATTENTION

Carrier reduces vehicles departure angle.

Damage to vehicle or carrier. Avoid steep

driveways and or parking lot exits.

Fitting and Use

FITTING THE BICYCLE CARRIER ON THE TOW HITCH

• Park your vehicle on a ﬂat surface.

• Apply the parking break.

WARNING

Damage to the carrier, e.g. due to bent

parts, cracks or scratches, precludes safe

functioning of the carrier.

Injury to people or damage to property

due to damaged bicycle carrier.

• Do not ﬁt the bicycle carrier if there is

any damage.

• Proceed as described in the chapter

on Maintenance.

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Fitting the Bicycle on the Tow Hitch

Insert receiver tube into hitch as shown. Line up

hole in receiver tube with holes in hitch. Install split

washer on hitch pin. Insert hitch pin on right pas-

senger side of receiver. Thread pin and tighten with

3/4” wrench or socket. Once tight, lift up on rack

and tighten hitch pin again. Install lock head. *To

ensure properly tightened, lift up on rack and tighten

pin until all play has been removed. Periodically

check pin tightness on long trips.

TAIL LIGHTS

LEFT TURN

GND

AUX POWER

RIGHT TURN

ELECTRIC BRAKES

REVERSE LIGHTS

BRAKE LIGHTS ARE COMBINED WITH TURN INDICATORS

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Fitting the Bicycle Carrier on the Tow Hitch / Lowering the Bicycle Carrier

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WARNING

An unraised or unsecured bicycle carrier

can become caught on obstacles.

Injury to people or damage to property

due to loss of the bicycle carrier during

the journey.

• Raise the bicycle carrier to the end

position before each journey.

• Ensure that you secure the bicycle

carrier with the keyswitch, as de-

scribed under “Raising the Bicycle

Carrier”.

CAUTION

Body parts or objects that are under the

carrier when it is lowered may be crushed.

Injury to people or damage to property

due to lowering the carrier.

• Ensure that there is nothing under the

carrier.

• Watch out for your body; maintain a

safe distance.

Fitting the Bicycle Carrier on the Tow Hitch / Lowering the Bicycle Carrier

WARNING

Driving without a working lighting system

can cause accidents.

Injury to people due to not being seen by

other road users.

• Before beginning each journey, check

that the lighting system is working

correctly.

• Replace any defective bulbs.

• Check the connection between the

plug and the coupling.

Lowering and Raising the

Bicycle Carrier

LOWERING THE BICYCLE CARRIER

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Lowering the Bicycle Carrier / Raising and Securing the Bicycle Carrier

Raising and Securing the

Bicycle Carrier

• Raise the bicycle carrier until it stops.

• Pull the key out of the switch lock. After remov-

ing the key, the warning tone stops and control

panel lights turn off.

WARNING

Lowering the carrier during the journey

can cause serious accidents.

Injury to people or damage to property

due to lowering the carrier during the

journey.

• Might the Door County not have raised

to the end position a warning tone

sounds.

• Release the keyswitch and restart

the raising until the end position is

reached. The warning tone will shut

down.

• In the end position, lock the system

and make sure the key is removed and

stored properly.

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Attaching Bicycles

WARNING

Parts on the bicycles that are not screwed

on securely can become detached during

the journey.

Injury to people or damage to property is

possible due to parts ﬂying around.

• Remove all parts that are not secure-

ly connected to the bicycle, e.g. air

pumps, panniers, navigation devices

or batteries.

• Also remove all parts that generate

additional resistance, e.g. such as

luggage baskets and child seats.

NOTE

To improve the handling of your vehicle,

it is best to ﬁt the heaviest bicycle ﬁrst

Also, if you are ﬁtting only one bicycle, you

should place the bicycle in the rail that is

closest to the rear of the vehicle.

Attaching Bicycles

• Start by lowering the holding area for the

bicycles, as described in the chapter on

“Lowering the Bicycle Carrier”.

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Attaching Bicycles

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Attaching Bicycles

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Attaching Bicycles

WARNING

Traveling without safety belts can cause

accidents.

Injury to people or damage to property

due to loss of the bicycles.

• Before beginning each journey, check

that the belt around the bicycles and

the carrier U-bracket is sitting cor-

rectly and securely, see step 12 in this

chapter.

• Before beginning each journey, check

that both belts around the front wheel

and the belt around the back wheel

of the bicycle are sitting correctly and

securely.

• Re-tighten the belts if necessary.

• Before beginning each journey, check

that the belts used are undamaged

and unworn.

• Replace damaged or worn belts with

undamaged belts before beginning the

journey. Use only belts that are ap-

proved by Saris for the purpose.

WARNING

A loose connection between the carrier

and the bicycle can cause the connec-

tion to become detached and loss of the

bicycle.

Injury to people or damage to property

due to loss of a bicycle during the jour-

ney.

• Check that the bicycles are ﬁxed se-

curely and fully.

• If the connection is loose, repeat steps

1 to 12 from this chapter.

WARNING

An unraised or unsecured bicycle carrier

can become caught on obstacles.

Injury to people or damage to property

due to loss of the bicycle carrier during

the journey.

• Raise the bicycle carrier to the end

position before each journey.

• Ensure that you secure the bicycle

carrier with the keyswitch.

Now raise the bicycle carrier as described in the chapter

on “Raising the Bicycle Carrier”.

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Tilting the Bicycle Carrier

CAUTION

The hatch could hit the bicycle carrier and

be damaged.

Damage to property due to hatch lid

opening.

• Switch off electric hatch lids and oper-

ate manually.

• Fold down the bicycle carrier before

opening the hatch lid.

Tilting the Bicycle Carrier,

Access to the Hatch

CAUTION

Injury to people or damage to property

possible by folding up.

Body parts or objects that are between

the carrier and the vehicle may be

crushed.

• Ensure that there is nothing between

the carrier and the vehicle.

• Remove everything from the space

between the carrier and the vehicle.

CAUTION

Injury to people or damage to property due

to sudden folding down.

Body parts or objects that are under or

in front of the carrier when it is folded

down may be crushed.

• Ensure that there is nothing under the

carrier.

• Watch out for your body and par-

ticularly your head; maintain a safe

distance.

• Release the lock (1.). Hold the carrier

on the U-bracket when folding down

(2.). Release the lock with a foot (3.)

and tilt the carrier down with a hand.

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Removing the Bicycle Carrier

WARNING

A bicycle carrier that is not folded up can

cause the carrier or coupling to break off.

Injury to people or damage to property

due to loss of the bicycle carrier during

the journey.

• Fold up the carrier before the journey.

• Check that the bicycle carrier is en-

gaged properly. If necessary, engage

the carrier as described previously.

Removing the Bicycle Carrier

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Carrying and Storage / Cleaning and Care

Carrying the Bicycle Carrier

Rolling the Bicycle Carrier

Storing the Bicycle Carrier in

the Protective Cover

Cleaning and Care

The bicycle carrier can be cleaned with a mild

detergent warm water, and/or a soft cloth.

Remove coarse dirt and dust in advance. Do not use

solvents or similar cleaners, as these could damage

the bicycle carrier.

Allow the bicycle carrier to dry by itself. Do not use a

hairdryer or other heated appliances to speed up

the drying process. Clean the bicycle carrier

regularly in coastal areas and in the case of use in

winter conditions, to rinse off salt and prolong the

life of the bicycle carrier.

In prolonged periods without use (e.g. over winter),

store the bicycle carrier in a place that is dry and

protected, to prolong its life.

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Maintenance / Disposal / Contact

Maintenance

Before each journey, check the bicycle carrier for

wear. Defective metal parts and tension belts in par-

ticular must be replaced.

To replace the parts, contact our customer service.

Any change to original parts and materials or to the

structure of the bicycle carrier may impair safety and

performance.

The steel parts of the bicycle carrier have been

protected from corrosion by powder coating in the

factory. If this layer of paint is damaged, ensure that

the damage is rectiﬁed professionally as soon as

possible.

Disposal

Observe the local ofﬁcial regulations for disposal.

Also, dispose of the packaging by type in the collec-

tion containers provided for this. More information

can be obtained from your local waste disposal

center.

Contact:

Saris Cycling Group, Inc.

5253 Verona Road

Madison, WI 53711

Phone: 608-274-6550

Fax: 608-274-1702

Email: custser[email protected]

www.saris.com

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Annex - Pin Assignment

PIN ASSIGNMENT

The bicycle carrier is equipped with a lighting

system. This is connected to the tow hitch socket

with a 7-pole plug.

TAIL LIGHTS

LEFT TURN

GND

AUX POWER

RIGHT TURN

ELECTRIC BRAKES

REVERSE LIGHTS

BRAKE LIGHTS ARE COMBINED WITH TURN INDICATORS

Recommended Rack Maintenance & Care Instructions

EACH USE:

• Wipe down trunk rack feet

• Avoid ground contact with trunk rack feet

• Check straps for signs of wear

• Check bike cradles and wheel scoops

• Check for loose bolts

EVERY 90 DAYS ACTIONS:

• Clean with water and mild soap

• Lubricate locks if applicable (use wet, oil-based lubricant; NO WD-40)

• Grease hitch bolt threads

• Check for scratches in paint.

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Official Warranty Terms: Saris Racks

Saris Cycling Group, Inc (SCG), parent company of Saris Racks, warrants our products to the original consumer to be

free from defects in materials and workmanship. Your purchase includes the following warranty which is in lieu of all

other express warranties. This warranty is extended only to the initial consumer purchaser. This warranty gives you

speciﬁc legal rights. You may have other legal rights which vary from state to state. Please retain your sales slip for

your records, as proof of purchase will be required.

Warranty Term

Door County 2 Year

*Warranty only valid for original purchaser. Limited lifetime warranty available in North America only.

Manufacturing defects are most likely to be identiﬁed on new products or early in the product’s lifespan. Each

warranty claim is unique, and it is solely up to SCG to determine if a product can be covered by the limited lifetime

warranty due to defects, or if the product has suffered wear and tear.

Any product or part thereof found to be defective within the term as set forth above will be replaced without charge

provided that: (1) its failure resulted from a defect in material or workmanship and not from normal wear and tear

expected in the use of the product; (2) the product was not abused, misused, improperly assembled, improperly

maintained or damaged by accident or installation of parts or accessories not originally intended or compatible with

the racks as originally sold., (3) there was no failure to follow instructions or warnings in Owner’s Manual; (4) no al-

terations or modiﬁcations were made; and (5) the product or part is delivered, freight prepaid, to Saris Cycling Group

or an authorized service center. Please call 1-800-783-7257 to obtain return authorization prior to return. Any other

claims not included in the statements above are void and will not be honored. SCG reserves the right to inspect any

product before issuing a replacement. SCG’s only obligation shall be to replace such products or parts that it deter-

mines are defective.

Limitations

THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE THE ONLY WARRANTIES MADE BY SCG. THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES. ANY

WARRANTY THAT MIGHT OTHERWISE BE IMPLIED BY LAW INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY

OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED STRICTLY TO THE APPLICABLE LENGTH

OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.

SCG shall not be liable for incidental or consequential losses, damages, or expenses in connection with its products.

SCG’s liability hereunder is expressly limited to the replacement of goods not complying with this warranty or, at

SCG’s election, to the repayment of an amount of the purchase price of the product in question.

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