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Fitting instructions for the Kestrel Wheel Clamp

These instructions are given to enable you to use our quality product safely and effectively. The correct fitting could be crucial in ensuring the wheel clamp provides maximum security.
General

The wheel clamp comprises two main elements :-
The main arm which is locked into the centre plate /swing arm assembly accommodating different wheel diameters by providing a series of holes in the main arm for the lock plunger to locate. The unique design allows locking without the key

The centre plate and swing arm assembly which allows the clamp to be fitted to caravans and trailers with a variety of mudguard and body style fittings.

Fitting sequence ( For right handed )

Rotate the key anti clockwise in the lock to release the key plunger ( The lock assembly will rise out of the lock housing). Remove the key from the lock and place in a safe place . Separate the two parts of the clamp. You will not need the key to lock the clamp. See picture 1
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Close the two swing arms together and lay to left side of the wheel and the main arm to the right of the wheel. as shown in picture 2
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Slide the swing arms under the wheel and pull the assembly to the right to engage the arm extensions round the back of the tyre. see picture 3
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Kneeling on your right knee place your left foot on the lower of the two swing arms and your right hand holding the lock housing, with your left hand raise the upper arm round the tyre to spread the two arms to the maximum. see picture 4
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Holding this assembly in place with your left hand on the lock housing pick up the main arm, slide to the left engaging the arm extension round the back of the tyre and locating the free end of the main arm in the lock housing, then sliding same as far as possible to the left . See picture 5
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Holding the top swing arm in your left hand and the main arm in your right hand rotate the assembly round the wheel until the end of the main arm is near or touching the ground. Ensure all three arm extensions are a close fit to the tyre, and the main arm is fully engaged into the lock housing .
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At this stage the main arm may have to be slid out of the lock housing to the next nearest hole for the lock to locate.
 
 
With your right hand put pressure onto the lock until the plunger locates in the hole in the main arm.
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When you are satisfied that this is the tightest fit obtainable on your particular wheel we advise you to stick the Union Jack sticker provided on the main arm to the right of the lock housing. This will provide an instant marker for future use and make the fitting even faster and easier.
See picture 8
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Removal
Insert the key in the lock and turn it to the right until the lock releases. You may have to move the main arm to release the lock plunger. Then reverse the fitting instructions.
 


We trust these instructions will enable you to see that the Keep-It Kestrel wheel clamp is the easiest to fit Keep-It Security Products…….A division of George Dyke Ltd


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