Ceiling-mounted bicycle lift use
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1.)Grab hold of the rope and pull straight down to release the locking mechanism. | 1.)Grab hold of the rope and pull straight down to release the locking mechanism. | ||
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2.)Slowly let the rope be pulled upward by the weight of the bicycle. | 2.)Slowly let the rope be pulled upward by the weight of the bicycle. | ||
3.)Once the bicycle is resting on the ground, release the hooks from the handlbars and seat. | 3.)Once the bicycle is resting on the ground, release the hooks from the handlbars and seat. | ||
Revision as of 23:29, 11 February 2007
Raising a Bicycle
1.) Insure that the bike lift is secured to the ceiling and that the ropes and pulleys are in proper placement. Lower the pulleys so that they are low enough to easily place the front and back of the bike on the hooks.
2.)Roll the bike up to the bike lift and hold it so that the handle bars are next to one set of hooks and the back of the seat is next to the other set of hooks.
3.)Place the front hooks under the handlebars and make sure that they are secure enough to hold the bike.
4.)Place the rear hooks under the back of the seat and make sure that they are secure enough to hold the bike.
5.)Untie the rope from the wall mount and start to pull it down at a slight angle. The bike should start to lift up from the ground. Pulling at an angle allows the locking mechanism to perform correctly should you accidently lose hold of the rope. If the bike seems unstable or starts to slip, stop immediately and make sure your setup is correct.
6.)One hand at a time, while holding the rope with the other hand, reach up and pull the rope down.
7.)Since one side of the bike is generally heavier than the other side, it may not lift in a level fashion.
8.)To level the bike and insure your safety and the bike's safety, hold the rope steady with one hand and pull the higher tire of the bike down. This should pull the other end of the bike up and relevel it.
9.)Continue pulling on the rope and releveling the bike until it is as high as you want. Once you are done lifting the bike, hold the rope out at a large angle to be sure the bike is locked in place. Retie the rope to the holder.
10.)You have successfully lifted your bike to the ceiling!
Lowering a Bicycle
1.)Grab hold of the rope and pull straight down to release the locking mechanism.
2.)Slowly let the rope be pulled upward by the weight of the bicycle.
3.)Once the bicycle is resting on the ground, release the hooks from the handlbars and seat.
