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Must
be read
before
Important
informations
Maximum bicycle rack load capacity : 45kg / 3 bicycles
- Important: mproper mounting or improper use may have dangerous consequences for you and for those around you for which you shall be fully liable.
- To ensure your personal safety and that of otner users and to minimize liability risks, we ask that you carefu Ily read the sat of recommendations provided below; these
recommendations
are not restrictve
- Always keep these recommendations
reads the recommendations.
These recommendations
LOADING
BICYCLES
- Make sure that all bicycle parts are securely fastened. All accessories and removable devices must be removed from the bicycles before being transported (water bottle,
removable lights, pump, etc.) to avoid loss,
- Permitted
rear load capacity
indicated
- The bikes must be distributed
on the bike carrier correctly by fitting them together compactly
as IOWas possible, Without the bikes touching the ground when crossing an obstacle (sleeping policeman,
- Load exceeding the parameters of the bike rack must meet regulatory specifications
It is the users responsibility to ensure conformance with regulations applicable for each relevant country.
Ex : in France,
the overall
load must not exceed
- Make sure bicycle tyres are kept away from the exhaust pipes, as they may be damaged by hot exhaust gases.
- Do not let the straps fly loose,
- Secure the bicycles with straps on the carrier support arms
- Check that no metal part of the bike carrier comes into contact with the bodywork.
- The registration Plate and the lights must remain Visible. Make sure that your board complies With the Highway Code.
- We recommend
dismounting
the blke rack when not in use, so as to avoid surpnslng an unaware pedestrian
- Keep the bike carrier in good condition; store it conveniently by rolling up the straps,
DRIVING
Before every use, before departure and regularly throughout
IMPORTANT : your vehicle is now longer and wider. Keep this in mind when manoeuvring.
affects how it handles (curves, lateral wjnd,road
- Do not use the bike rack when doing off-road driving: major bumps may result in damage to your bike rack and your vehicle (110 km/h max).
If the bike rack is used improperly
@Fittingthecycle carrier
Ensure that the locking handle is in the open position: if not, refer to chapter 3 Unlocking the handle and safety. It is also recommended that you leave the arms folded
downwards. to make the following steps easier. Place the cycle carrier on the tow-bar as detailed above.
@Tightening onto theball
Hold the carrier in a vertical position
you must adjust the carrier's pressure
The adjusting
screw has a knurled head and can be tightened
@Unlocking thehandle & Safety
When the handle is in the tightened position, a safety latch prevents it from coming loose. Simply lift the latch to loosen the handle (View A).
@Unt01dln
g
thearms
Finger screw tightening
torque = 8 N.m- Lift the arms and fix them in place with the finger screw while squeezing
@Loadingbicycles
The heaviest bicycle should be closest to the car. Place each bicycle onto the corresponding pair of foam cradles. It is essential that the bicycles are held in place using
the saddle tubes (View 3). Secure the frames, using the rubber straps and pulling hard. Arrange the bicycles alternately. It is advisable for the chain on the first bicycle to
face backwards,
as shown in
iew
@Strapping theWheels
There are three straps (A, B and C, shown in the illustration
below, Then join the two ends after pass ng them through each bicycle wheel. Pass the free end of strap B through the buckle on strap A. Be sure that the strap goes
through the buckle in the right direction (View C), Pull hard on the strap.
@Strapping theframe
Pass strap C through
the metal buckle. Attach strap C to the stem, as shown below.
Push the outer bicycle
as firmly
as possible
@Lowerlng thecyclecarrler
To fold the bike rack, unscrew the knob and remove the screw.
Not to interfere with the trunk you can remove the handle by pressing the latch.
CAUTION: Do not forget to put the handle to its normal position after closing the boot.
To return the product in place. lift the mat until it regains its upright position. then turn the screw and tighten the knob (tightening torque 8 N.m)
use
(strictly forbidden for electric bikes)
and should not under any circumstances
in your vehicle and make sure that any individual that may want to install the bike rack or operate the vehicle with the installed bike rack
Should you notice an anomaly with the rack, please contact your vendor before using.
above
(60kg) must be respected
2.5m width.
the drive, check that all elements are securely fastened. Tighten the assembly as necessary.
pavement, going in reverse, Sharp turns, etc.).
or if these recommendations
are disregarded,
and then pull down the handle, as shown above right. For optimum tightening,
screw. The tightening
force must be 40 kg. Note: make this adjustment
manually. In some cases, adjustment
opposite)
against
the car, then tighten the Strap around this bicycle.
preclude the user from following
at all times.
and as close as possible to the vehicle. The assembly's centre of gravity must be
in force; and must be secured appropriately
Drive cautiously
you. the user, are solely responsible
can be more difficult;
and also a metal buckle. Attach A and 3 to the stem of the carrier, using the fabric loops, as shown
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basic rules Of safety and common sense.
etc.)
or driver.
and mind your speed: a load transported
for any resulting damages.
you should feel some resistance.
with the handle in the loose position.
in that case use a #8 hex. key.
the two flanges together-
at the back of the vehicle
To achieve this,
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