Thule 9027 User manual
QUICK START GUIDE for: APEX SWING AWAY 9027
DO
DO NOT
• Attach swing arm and upright
assembly as shown (STEP 1).
• Pull back on Auto Pin to engage in
receiver hole. Use knob to tighten.
Lock (STEP 3).
• Load heaviest bike first - front to
the right (STEP 7).
• Alternate bike direction.
• Secure bicycle to rack with rubber
straps and black safety strap
through the frames and around
the mast of the rack (STEP 9).
• Check tightness of all bolts
and knobs periodically
(every 6 months).
• Check rubber straps for wear
and replace if worn.
• Install on a trailer or other towed
vehicle.
• Put more than 2 bikes on a class
1 hitch.
• Do not “overstretch” the straps.
• Use the rack while traveling on dirt
roads.
• Use the rack to carry tandems or
recumbents.
• Put more than the intended number
of bikes on the rack.
APEX SWING AWAY 9027
part
description
part number
qty.
AApex Swing Bike Carrier / — 1
Bcradle overmold / 8523503001 8
Cswing arm assembly / — 1
DM8 lock knob / 753190902 1
EApex 2” hitch adaptor / 8523134001 1
F1/2" lock nut / 853558402 2
Gwasher 12mm / 951122454 4
H1/2 - 13 bolt x 5.5"/ 8535583 2
Ihitch tool / 8535524 1
Jripple strap / 8523006001 12
Kanti-sway with overmold / 8523037001 4
Lanti-sway angled extension / 8523108001 2
Mbuckle strap / 753203017 1
N.75 open end wrench / 8523138001 1
Olock, 2 cylinders, 2 keys per each part / — —
Plock cylinder change key / 8531251 1
QM8 X 30 flat head screw / 8523136001 2
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F G H I J K
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PARTS INCLUDED
1CARRIER ASSEMBLY /
• Position stinger assembly in bracket of swing arm assembly as illustrated.
• Install 1/2 – 13 x 5.5" bolt, flat washer and lock nut as illustrated.
• Tighten firmly using Thule tools provided.
• Position upright assembly in swing arm assembly bracket as illustrated.
• Engage lock-up pin and loosely thread lower locking handle.
• Install 1/2 – 13 x 5.5" bolt, flat washer and lock nut as illustrated.
• Tighten firmly using Thule tools provided.
2TRANSPORTING CARRIER /
• Carrier can be easily handled / carried using handhold at the back of the carrier.
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WARNINGS / LIMITATIONS •
• Number of bicycles should not exceed designated
carrying capacity for your specific Apex Swing Away.
• 9027 (4 bike) max carrying capacity = 140 lbs.
• Check tightness of all bolts and knobs periodically.
• Check straps for wear and replace if worn.
• Not intended for off-road use.
• Not intended for tandems or recumbents.
• Failure to use strap may result in loss of bicycles.
• Your vehicle must be equipped with a 2" receiver.
4BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION /
• Lift Hitch Switch
Lever as illustrated.
• With the other hand lift bike arm
assembly upward until the Hitch
Switch “clicks” into position.
•
Reverse operation to store or when
traveling with no bike attached.
AB
3STINGER INSTALLATION /
FOR 2" RECEIVERS ATTACH 2" ADAPTER
• Attach carrier to receiver by pulling back
gently on Auto Pin while sliding stinger
into receiver.
• Using hex key attach adapter sleeve to
stinger with two M8 x 30 flat head screws.
• Once Auto Pin clears receiver lip, release
Auto Pin so that it rests against receiver.
• Push carrier in until Auto Pin engages
with the receiver hole as illustrated.
• Install lock cylinder into lock knob on
stinger assembly with Change Key.
NOTE: Knob will not tighten fully
without lock cylinder inserted.
• Firmly tighten locking knob to secure
carrier in receiver.
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D
F
7
• Load heaviest bike first onto the inner most cradles - handle bars facing passenger side of vehicle.
• Fasten cradle straps.
• Use Thule Frame Adaptor (#982XT, sold separately) for bikes without traditional top tubes.
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5
• Attach cradle straps to cradles and anti-sway cages.
6
• Attach anti-sway angled extension to underside of cradles 1 and 4 as illustrated.
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8ATTACHING HOLD FAST ANTI-SWAY CAGES
• To attach anti-sway cage, hold horizontal with smooth edge facing down and slide C-slot opening onto Anti-Sway Extension / Cradle. Swing down to vertical position.
Place smooth curved surface against bicycle and attach strap as shown.
• Mount bikes in alternate directions.
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9
• Secure bikes to mast of carrier with black strap.
10 REAR COMPARTMENT ACCESS /
• Loosen lower locking
handle completely
and pull pin to open
carrier.
• While pushing bottom half of bike
arm assembly open, rotate upright
assembly as illustrated. In full open
position lock-up pin will engage
bracket.
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lock-up pin
broche de verrouillage
pasador de cierre
lower locking handle
poignée de
verrouillage inférieure
asa inferior de cierre
11 OPENING CARRIER /
• Insert hold-open pin into locking position when fully open to prevent carrier from swinging closed.
hold-open pin
AB
12 CLOSING CARRIER /
• Pull Lock-up pin to release upper arm assemby and
rotate bike arms to stop position.
• Close carrier. Lock-up pin will click into
closed position.
• Tighten lower locking handle firmly.
WARNING: Before operating
your vehicle, tighten
locking handle firmly.
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lower locking handle
lock-up pin
13 SECURITY
INSTALLING END CAP LOCK CORE
• Install lock cylinder into locking end cap with
Change Key.
USING LOCKING CABLE /
• Lock bikes to carrier with cable lock.
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