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SKEWER MOUNT FATDAPTER® INSTALLATION

Install the FATDAPTER® to your fork rack in an upright position. Confirm the rack clamping device fully seats into the recessed safety faces of the lower FATDAPTER® legs on both sides and is properly tensioned per your rack manufacturer instructions.
Loosen the upper axle swivel nut to allow adequate clearance for your bicycle fork axle tabs.
Remove the front wheel of your bicycle.
Install bicycle onto rack and insert fork onto FATDAPTER® axle.
Adjust the swivel nut and clamp the Axle Release™ lever so it latches over-center with adequate force to retain tension. Avoid excessive force, no additional tools or pounding force is required to latch device. Confirm FATDAPTER® skewer is fully seated into recessed safety faces on both sides of bicycle fork.
If the FATDAPTER® is not in a general upright position and near parallel with fork, loosen both clamping devices and re-position.

THRU AXLE FATDAPTER® INSTALLATION

Confirm you have purchased the correct bushing set for your fork and insert the bushings into the FATDAPTER® housing. Additional bushing sets are available at www.fatdapter.com
Remove your thru axle and wheel. Slide the fork over the FATDAPTER® with bushings installed and insert thru axle.
Tighten the retaining bolt on your axle to manufacturer specifications while assuring the FATDAPTER® is parallel with the fork. THE FATDAPTER® SHOULD BE VERY SNUG AND ALIGNED WITH YOUR FORK.
Install the bicycle with FATDAPTER® to your fork rack. Confirm the rack clamping device fully seats into the recessed safety faces of the lower FATDAPTER® legs on both sides and is properly tensioned per your rack manufacturer instructions. A PROPERLY TIGHTENED AXLE AND RACK CLAMP IS CRITICAL TO AVOID MOVEMENT WHILE TRANSPORTING YOUR BICYCLE.
If the FATDAPTER® is not in a general upright position and near parallel with fork, loosen both the clamping device and your axle to re-position. Re-tension to manufacturer recommendations.

FATDAPTER® MAINTENANCE

Periodically check all FATDAPTER® components for any excessive wear or cracking. Replace any worn or failing components immediately.

FATDAPTER® WARRANTY

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER

Tagkor Enterprises LLC (“we”, “us”, “our”) machined components carry a limited lifetime warranty for defects in material and workmanship. Coverage begins on the user’s date of original purchase. This warranty is limited to the original purchaser. Proof of original purchase is required. The warranty does not cover defects arising from misuse, abuse, accidents, alterations, lack of maintenance, normal wear, failure to install according to the instructions and proper procedures, or theft. Hardware, clamping devices and skewers are subject to wear and over-tightening therefore are limited to a 2-year warranty.

DISCLAIMER

YOUR SOLE REMEDY IS LIMITED TO PRODUCT REPAIR/REPLACEMENT OR A REFUND OF THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE EXCLUDING TAXES AND/OR SHIPPING. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING DAMAGE TO MATING COMPONENTS, ROOF RACK, AUTOMOBILE, AND/OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR PROPERTY. YOU ASSUME TOTAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR USE OF OUR PRODUCTS.