Operating Instructions; Mounting The Bicycle Rack; Mounting The U-Bracket; Mounting The Wheel Rails - Eufab 11417 Bedienungsanleitung

• 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.
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.

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.
5.1.1 MOUNTING THE U BRACKET
Base frame with Quick closing
mechanism
2 x Lock screw M8 x 60
2 x Washer 15.8 x 8.3 x 1.2
The U-bracket is delivered approx. 5 cm wider at the lower end
than the mounts, i.e. the pipes are not parallel when loose. Du-
ring assembly, the ends of the tubes must be pressed together.
The purpose of the pre-tensioning is, the U-bracket can be
folded down „rattle-free" for space-saving stowage.
Now fi t the U-bracket onto the intended pipe sleeves. Push the lock screws
M8 x 60 from the outside, through the drilled holes of the U-bracket and the
pipe sleeves. Place the washers and knob nuts M8 on the ends of the screws
and tighten the knob nuts fi rmly.

5.1.2 MOUNTING THE WHEEL RAILS

4 x Wheel rails halves
2 x Strap guide
U-bracket
2 x Knob nut M8
2 x Link screw M6 x 25
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