Saris GUARDIAN Serie Manual De Instalación página 3

With thumb braced against arm cover, pull out on arm adjustment handle. Raise carrier arm slightly above horizontal
(never below horizontal) and release handle allowing pins to click into place. It may be necessary to wiggle arm gently
for pins to engage (Fig. 7).
Place bikes on carrier arms, alternating direction of handlebars (Fig. 8).Rest the bicycle's top tube in hold-down saddles.
Cover inner pedal of first bike to avoid scratching vehicle finish (Fig. 8). The purchase of Saris Protect-O-Pads(#2060) is rec-
ommended to protect potential contact areas. Make sure foam pads are free of debris as it could scratch vehicle's finish.
Guardian 2 bike
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Check clearance. Carrier must rest high enough to allow bike tires at least 12" of
ground clearance (Fig. 9). For women's bikes or for additional ground clearance
mount bicycles under the "V" in the frame (Fig 10). For women's bikes, keep the
weight of the crank centered on the rack (Fig 11). Women's children's and unique
frame bikes may also be mounted with the aid of the Bike Beam #3037, available
at your Saris dealer.
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LOAD AND SECURE BIKES:
Guardian 3 bike
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Secure bike with hold
down straps and pull
tight.
Retighten straps
and tie off (Fig 12).