Proper Use Of The Product; Scope Of Delivery; Specifications; Coupling Requirements - Eufab CROW PLUS Bedienungsanleitung

Bicycle rack CROW PLUS, can be expanded
CONTENT
1. PROPER USE OF THE PRODUCT ____________________ 8
2. SCOPE OF DELIVERY ___________________________ 8
3. SPECIFICATIONS _____________________________ 8
3.1 COUPLING REQUIREMENTS ______________________ 8
4. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS _________________________ 8
5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ______________________ 9
5.1 COMPLETING THE BICYCLE RACK ___________________ 9
5.1.1 MOUNTING THE U-SHAPED BRACKET ________________ 9
5.1.2 MOUNTING THE LICENSE PLATE HOLDER ______________ 9
5.1.3 MOUNTING THE TENSION LEVER ___________________ 9
5.2 MOUNTING THE BICYCLE RACK ON THE TRAILER TOW BAR ___ 10
5.3 DISMANTLING THE BICYCLE RACK __________________ 10
5.4 MOUNTING THE SHORT TENSIONING STRAPS ___________ 11
5.5 MOUNTING THE BICYCLES TO THE REAR RACK ___________ 11
5.6 FOLDING MECHANISM _________________________ 11
5.7 FOLDING UP THE BICYCLE RACK ___________________ 11
6. MAINTENANCE AND CARE _______________________ 12
7. NOTES REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION _______ 12
8. CONTACT INFORMATION ________________________ 12
WARNING
Read the operating instructions through carefully
prior to initial use and observe all of the safety notes!
Not observing such may lead to personal injury,
damage to the device or to your property!
Store the original packaging, the receipt and these
instructions so that they may be consulted at a later
date! When passing on the product, please include
these operating instructions as well.
Please check the contents of package for integrity and
completeness prior to use!

1. PROPER USE OF THE PRODUCT

This bicycle rack is mounted to the trailer tow bar of a car and is designed for
the transportation of two bicycles.
With the expansion unit, article number 11583, the CROW PLUS bicycle rack
can be expanded to create a position for an additional bicycle.
This device is not designed to be used by children or persons with limited
mental abilities or without experience and/or lack of required specialist
knowledge. Keep children away from the device.
The device is not designated for commercial use.
Use according to the intended purpose also includes the observance of all
information in these operating instructions, particularly the observance of
the safety notes. Any other utilisation is considered to be contrary to the
intended purpose and may lead to material damage or personal injuries.
EAL GmbH assumes no liability for damage resulting from improper use.

2. SCOPE OF DELIVERY

1 x Bicycle rack, assembled
1 x U-shaped bracket with two
frame holders
2 x Knob nut M8
2 x Lock screw M8 x 60
2 x Washer M8

3. SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions (L x W x H): 56 x 117 x 67 [cm]
Folded: 75 x 71 x 19 [cm]
Weight: 14,5 kg
Payload: 50 kg
Max. bike weight: 25 kg:
Permitted top speed: 130 km/h
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1 x License plate holder
1 x Tensioning lever
1 x Spring washer Ø 15 mm
6 x Short tensioning straps
1 x Safety strap
1 x Padlock with keys
1 x Operating instructions
Electrical connection: 13-polig
D-value: 7.6 Kn

3.1 COUPLING REQUIREMENTS

• The trailer tow bar must be approved in its construction.
• Ball and ball rod must have been forged in one piece.
• Mount the bicycle rack only on a coupling made of steel St52-3, grey cast
iron GGG52 or better.
• Unsuitable ball rods made of GGG40.
• The D-value of the tow bar ball must be at least 7.6 kN
• Never mount the carrier on a coupling made of aluminium, other light
metals or plastic.
• These are manufactured e.g. by Westfalia for the following vehicles:
Manufacturer Test symbol
F 4192
Westfalia
F 3830
F 4112
Observe the specifications from the tow bar manufacturer on your type
plate. If in doubt, ask the manufacturer of your trailer hitch directly whether
it is suitable.

4. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• The warning triangle labels all instructions important to
safety. Always follow these otherwise you could injure
yourself or damage the device.
• Children may not play with the device.
• Cleaning and user maintenance may not be carried out by
children without supervision.
• Do not treat packaging material carelessly. This may
become a dangerous plaything for a child!
• Only use this product for its designated purpose!
• Do not manipulate or disassemble the device!
• For your own safety, only use accessories and spare
parts that are stated in these instructions or that are
recommended by the manufacturer!
Personal injury or property damage due to changed vehicle driving
characteristics.
• Driving with the mounted bicycle rack will affect the driving characteri-
stics of your vehicle.
• Adjust your speed to the new driving characteristics.
• Never drive faster than 130 km/h.
• Avoid sudden and jerky steering operations.
• Remember that your vehicle is longer than usual.
Personal injury or property damage due to loss of the bicycle.
• Driving without safety straps can lead to accidents.
• Before embarking on any journey, check the correct and firm seating of the
safety strap around the bicycles and U-shaped bracket of the rack.
• Before embarking on any journey check the correct and firm seating of
both straps around the front wheel and the strap around the rear wheel
of the bicycles.
• If necessary tighten the straps again.
• Before embarking on any journey, check to make sure the straps used are
undamaged and not worn.
• Damaged or worn straps must be replaced with undamaged ones before
you embark on your journey. Only straps authorised by EAL GmbH for the
purpose may be used.
Personal injury or property damage possible due to an
incompletely mounted bicycle rack.
• Driving with the bicycle rack not fully assembled may result in accidents.
• The moving parts of the bicycle rack do not represent a source of danger
when fully mounted.
• Mount the bicycle rack completely before starting your journey.
Personal injury or property damages caused by protruding parts.
• Parts protruding beyond the edge of the vehicle or rack may cause
personal injury or property damage during the journey.
• Only mount parts that do not protrude beyond the edge of the vehicle.
Suitable for
Audi A4
Audi A6
Audi A8
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