Coupling Requirements - Eufab CARLO PLUS 11439 Bedienungsanleitung

CARLO PLUS rack for trailer tow bar, folding,
for 2 bicycles
CONTENTS
1. PROPER USE OF THE PRODUCT ____________________ 7
2. SCOPE OF DELIVERY __________________________ 7
3. SPECIFICATIONS _____________________________ 7
3.1

COUPLING REQUIREMENTS ______________________ 7

4. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS _________________________ 7
5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ______________________ 8
5.1 MOUNTING THE BICYCLE RACK ____________________ 8
5.1.1 MOUNTING THE U-BRACKET _____________________ 8
5.1.2 MOUNTING THE LAMP MOUNTS ___________________ 9
5.1.3 MOUNTING THE WHEEL RAILS ____________________ 9
5.1.4 MOUNTING THE LICENSE PLATE HOLDER ______________ 9
5.1.5 MOUNTING THE FRAME HOLDER ___________________ 9
5.1.6 LAYING ELECTRICAL CABLES _____________________ 9
5.2 MOUNTING THE BICYCLE CARRIER TO THE TRAILER TOW BAR _ 10
5.3 MOUNTING THE BICYCLES TO THE RACK ______________ 10
5.4 FOLDING OUT THE BICYCLE RACK __________________ 10
6. MAINTENANCE AND CARE _______________________ 10
7. NOTES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ____________ 10
8. CONTACT INFORMATION ________________________ 10
WARNING
Please read the operating instructions carefully prior
to use and observe all safety instructions!
Retain the original packaging, the proof of
purchase as well as these instructions for subsequent
reference! When passing on the rack, please include
these operating instructions as well.
Not observing such may lead to personal injury,
damage to the device or to your property!
Please check content of package for integrity and
completeness prior to use!
1. PROPER USE OF THE PRODUCT
The CARLO PLUS bicycle rack is mounted to the trailer tow bar of a car and is
designed for the transportation of up to two bicycles.
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 Carrier
1 x Base
1 x Plate
1 x U-bracket
1 x Lamp mount, left
1 x Lamp mount, right
4 x Wheel rail
4 x End cap
4 x Wheel stopper
6 x Tensioning strap, short
1 x Tensioning strap, long
1 x License plate mount
1 x Frame holder, short
1 x Frame holder, long
1 x Screw M16 x 130
4 x Screw M8 x 50
4 x Lock screw M6 x 20
2 x Lock screw M6 x 30
4 x Lock screw M6 x 40
2 x Lock screw M8 x 60
2 x Knob nut M8
4 x Nut M8
10 x Nut M6
6 x Washer 8 mm
10 x Washer 6 mm
4 x Spring washer 8 mm
3. SPECIFICATIONS
Dead weight: approx. 17 kg
Payload: 36 kg (at 50 kg supporting load)
46 kg (at 60 kg supporting load)
max. 50 kg (at 75 kg supporting load)
max. 50 kg (at 90 kg supporting load)
Max. bike weight: 25 kg
Material: Steel
Electrical connection: 13-pin connector
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 specifi cations 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 recommen-
ded by the manufacturer!
Personal injury or property damage due to changed vehicle driving
characteristics.
• Driving with the mounted bicycle rack will aff ect 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 bicycles.
• Driving without safety straps can lead to accidents.
• Before embarking on any journey, check the correct and fi rm seating of the
strap around the bicycles and U-shaped bar of the rack.
• Before embarking on any journey check the correct and fi rm seating of
both straps around the front wheel and the strap around the rear wheel
of the bicycle.
1 x Installation wrench
Cable tie
Suitable for
Audi A4
Audi A6
Audi A8
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