Operating Instructions; Mounting The Bicycle Rack; Mounting The U-Bracket - Eufab CARLO PLUS 11439 Bedienungsanleitung

• 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 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..
Personal injury or property damage due to overloading.
• Exceeding the maximum payload of the bicycle rack and the permitted
supporting load of the trailer tow bar or permitted overall weight may
lead to serious accidents.
• Always observe the specifi cations regarding the maximum payload,
permitted supporting load and permitted overall weight of your vehicle.
Do not exceed these specifi cations at any time.
Property damage due to opening tailgate.
• The tailgate could hit the bicycle rack and be damaged.
• Switch off the electric tailgate and operate it manually.
• Fold down athe bicycle rack before opening the tailgate.
Property damage caused by hot exhaust gases.
Damages may be caused to the rack or bicycles if the exhaust outlet is close
by.
• Use an exhaust defl ector if necessary.
Personal injury or property damage possible due to a damaged
bicycle rack.
Damage to the rack, e.g. by bent parts, cracks or scratches, prevents the safe
operation of the rack.
• Do not mount the bicycle rack if it is damaged in any way.
• Follow the steps as described in the chapter on „Maintenance".
Personal injury or property damage due to loss of the bicycle rack
while driving.
A loose or faulty connection between the bicycle rack and trailer tow bar
can lead to the detachment of the bicycle rack.
• Replace a defective trailer tow bar.
• Clean the trailer tow bar of dirt, dust and grease.
Personal injury or property damage possible due to loss of bicycle
parts while driving.
Damaged may be caused by parts that can be lost if they come away from
the bicycle during the journey.
• Remove all parts that may be lost before starting your journey, these
include air pumps, battery-powered lamps, navigation systems, bicycle
computer, tool bags or baskets.
Personal injury or property damages caused by increased wind
loads
The bicycle rack and trailer tow bar may be damaged by too high a wind
load.
• Remove all bags from the bicycle before starting your journey.
• Do not use protective covers for the bicycle during the journey.
The general operating permit must be carried in the
vehicle when the rack is mounted.
Do not travel with the bicycle rack empty. Store it in
the boot of your vehicle. This prevents increased fuel
consumption and protects the rack.
The driver is always responsible for ensuring that the
load and the load securing meet the regulations.
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5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

5.1 MOUNTING THE BICYCLE RACK

The bicycle rack must fi rst be assembled. Take all of the components out of
the packaging and set them out clearly. Check the scope of delivery. Every
stage is described and clearly shows which components are required for the
assembly of the rack.
The carrier and base are joined to make a single unit
Carrier
Base
Plate
Unlock the swing frame by releasing the catches on the front and side. To do
this, pull the bolts of the catches out fully and rotate by 90° to prevent them
from engaging again. Fold the swing frame down. First screw the base to
the pre-mounted carrier by placing the plate with the securing bolt holder
and two rests for the swing frame from the inside up against the exterior
carrier. Guide the screw M8 x 50 from the inside to the outside through the
plate and the outer frame. Fit the base from the outside onto the screws.
Place the washers 8 mm, spring washers 8 mm and nuts M8 on the screws.
Before tightening the screws up, fold the swing frame back and secure it
using the two securing bolts. Now tighten the screws.
Then check both securing bolts to make sure that they engage
correctly.

5.1.1 MOUNTING THE U-BRACKET

2 x Lock screw
M8 x 60
U-bracket
Unlocking feature
4 x Screw M8 x 50
4 x Washer 8 mm
4 x Spring washer
4 x Nut M8
Screw M16 x 130
2 x Washer 8 mm
2 x Knob nut M8