Coupling Requirements - Eufab BIKE THREE Bedienungsanleitung

BIKE THREE for trailer tow bar rack for up
to 3 bicycles
CONTENTS
1. PROPER USE OF THE PRODUCT ____________________ 7
2. SCOPE OF DELIVERY ___________________________ 7
3. SPECIFICATIONS _____________________________ 7
3.1

COUPLING REQUIREMENTS _______________________ 7

5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ______________________ 8
5.1 MOUNTING THE BICYCLE RACK ____________________ 8
5.1.1 MOUNTING THE U-SHAPED BRACKET ________________ 8
5.1.2 MOUNTING THE U-SHAPED BRACKET ________________ 9
5.1.3 MOUNTING THE REAR LIGHTS _____________________ 9
5.1.4 LAYING THE ELECTRICAL CABLES ___________________ 9
5.1.5 MOUNTING THE LICENSE PLATE HOLDER/INSERTING THE _____
LICENSE PLATE ______________________________ 9
5.1.6 MOUNTING THE WHEEL STOPPERS __________________ 9
5.1.7 MOUNTING THE FRAME HOLDER ___________________ 9
5.2 MOUNTING THE BICYCLE RACK ON THE TRAILER TOW BAR ___ 10
5.3 MOUNTING THE BICYCLES TO THE RACK ______________ 10
5.3.1 TRANSPORT OF E-BIKES _______________________ 10
6. MAINTENANCE AND CARE ______________________ 10
7. NOTES REGARDING 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 opera-
ting 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 integri-
ty and completeness prior to use!
1. PROPER USE OF THE PRODUCT
The BIKE THREE bicycle rack is mounted to the trailer tow bar of a car and is
designed for the transportation of up to three bicycles.
Intended use also includes the observation of all information provided
in these operating instructions, particularly the observance of safety
instructions.
Any other use is considered improper and can lead to property damage or
personal injury. EAL GmbH assumes no liability for damage resulting from
improper use.
2. SCOPE OF DELIVERY
1 x Rack table, left
1 x Rack table, right
1 x Table traverse
1 x Base
2 x Connection plate
1 x U-shaped bracket
1 x License plate holder
1 x Protective mould, left
1 x Protective mould, right
1 x Light set
6 x Wheel stopper
9 x Tensioning strap, short
1 x Frame holder, short
1 x Frame holder, long
1 x Frame holder, wheel to
wheel
6 x Lock screw M6 x 70
2 x Washer 18 x 6.4 x 1
2 x Nut M6
4 x Hexagonal screw M8 x 50
4 x Washer 15.8 x 8.1 x 0.8
2 x Hexagonal screw M5 x 30
8 x Washer 14 x 5.1 x 1
6 x Nut M5
1 x Hexagonal screw M16 x 1.5 x 90
4 x Knob nut M6
2 x Plastic plug 60 x 30
1 x Tensioning strap, long
1 x Hook
1 x Installation wrench
3. SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 17 kg
Maximum payloa: 33 kg (with a permitted supporting load of 50 kg)
43 kg (with a permitted supporting load of 60 kg)
50 kg (with a permitted supporting load of 75 kg)
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 tow bar manufacturer information on your type plate. If in
doubt, ask your manufacturer directly whether their trailer tow bar is
suitable.
4. SAFETY NOTES AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• 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 a mounted bicycle rack will aff ect the driving
characteristics of your vehicle.
• Adjust your speed to the new driving characteristics.
• Never drive faster than 130 km/h.
• Avoid sudden or jerky steering movements.
• 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.
• 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.
Suitable for
Audi A4
Audi A6
Audi A8
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