American Bicycle Security Company Bike Hitch Rack Specifications and Assembly Instructions
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Bike Hitch
The Bike Hitch is an attractive and space efficient bike rack. The Bike Hitch was specifically designed for sidewalks and other narrow space applications. The rack’s design restricts bikes to parking parallel with the rack so bikes won’t protrude out into the sidewalk or street.
American Bicycle Security Company
P.O. Box 7359
Ventura, CA 93006
Ph: (800) 245-3723 or (805) 933-3688
Fax: (805) 933-1865 www.ameribike.com
Email: [email protected]
Bike Hitch
Product
Capacity
Materials
Finishes
RAL 9005
RAL 6016
RAL 7011
RAL 3003
Installation
Methods
Space Use
& Setbacks
Bike Hitch
2 Bikes
Centerbeam: 2” schedule 40 pipe (2.375” OD)
Ring: 1.5” OD 11 gauge tube
Standard options: Galvanized
Or
Powder Coated
Flat Black RAL 9003 RAL 2004 RAL 1023
RAL 6018
RAL 7042
RAL 3005
RAL 6005
RAL 9007
RAL 5005
RAL 1001
RAL 5015
RAL 8014
Also available in Black Rubber Dip or Stainless steel upon request.
Bright Yellow
Purple
Bronze
In ground mount is embedded into concrete base. Specify in ground mount for this option.
Surface Mount has one 5” x 6” foot which is anchored to the ground with four anchors (included with rack).
Wall Setbacks:
For racks set parallel to a wall:
Minimum: 12”
Recommended: 24”
For racks set perpendicular to a wall:
Minimum: 35”
Recommended: 38”
Distance Between Racks:
Minimum: 24”
Recommended: 38”
Street Setbacks:
Minimum: 36”
Example of rack in use
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American Bicycle Security Company
P.O. Box 7359
Ventura, CA 93006
Ph: (800) 245-3723 or (805) 933-3688
Fax: (805) 933-1865 www.ameribike.com
Email: [email protected]
Bike Hitch
Surface Mount Installation
*Tools Needed for Installation
Tape Measure
Marker or Pencil
Masonry Drill Bit
Drill (Hammer drill recommended)
Hammer
Wrench 9/16”
Level
1.
Mark holes
2.
Drill hole
3” Deep
Recommended Base materials:
Solid concrete is the best base material for installation. Ask your American Bicycle Security representative which anchor is appropriate for your application to ensure the proper anchors are shipped with your rack. Be sure nothing is underneath the base material that could be damaged by drilling.
Installation:
3/8” anchors are shipped with the rack. Place the rack in the desired location. Use a marker or pencil to outline the holes of the flange onto the base material. Drill the holes in accordance with the specifications shipped with the anchors. Make sure the holes are at least 6” away from any cracks in the base material.
3.
Use washers to level rack
4.
(Anchors will vary according to install surface)
Tamper Resistant Hardware
The concrete spike is a permanent anchor. The top of the wedge anchor can also be pounded sideways after installation so that it cannot be removed. Other tamper resistant fasteners are also available for purchase.
When using the special tamper resistant nuts, always set and first tighten the anchors. Once the rack is installed, replace two nuts from the bracket (opposite sides from each other) with the tamper resistant fastener.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN the tamper resistant nut.
American Bicycle Security Company
P.O. Box 7359
Ventura, CA 93006
Ph: (800) 245-3723 or (805) 933-3688
Fax: (805) 933-1865 www.ameribike.com
Email: [email protected]
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Installation Steps:
Bike Hitch
*Tools Needed for Installation
Level
Cement mixing tub
Shovel
Trowel
Hole coring machine with 4” bit
Access to water hose
Materials to build brace
In-Ground Installation
Installing into Existing Concrete
1.
2.
Place rack into holes, making sure it is level.
Installing into New Concrete
Core holes no less than 3” diameter (4”recommended)
& no less than 10” deep into surface.
1.
Place corrosion resistant sleeve (min.
3" inside diameter) in sand pour bed in exact location where rack will be installed. Make sure top of sleeve is at same level as desired finished concrete surface. Fill sleeve with sand to keep it in place and prevent it from filling with concrete.
3.
2.
4.
Pour concrete
& allow to cure.
3.
Fill holes with epoxy grout. 32” of the bike rack should remain above surface.
4.
Make sure rack is level
& held in place until the grout has completely set.
*An easy way to brace the rack while the grout sets is to bolt two 1x4” boards together at one end and clamp them onto the legs of the rack like a clothes pin.
After curing, dig out sand from sleeves & insert racks, making sure they are level & at the appropriate height.
Place racks in holes, making sure it is level.
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American Bicycle Security Company
P.O. Box 7359
Ventura, CA 93006
Ph: (800) 245-3723 or (805) 933-3688
Fax: (805) 933-1865 www.ameribike.com
Email: [email protected]

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