BERG 2782108 XL Frame BFR User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- BERG
Table of Contents
BERG 2782108 XL Frame BFR User Manual
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a BERG product.
BERG strives to design and produce robust and safe products. Your choice for a
BERG product means you have chosen a product that will give years of pleasure.
Because of the continuous development of our products we retain the right to
change product specifications without giving any notice.
Read the manual carefully for the required safety and maintenance
instructions.
The BERG product has a long life span, but will need some maintenance from time to time. You will find the instructions for maintenance in this User’s Manual. People who keep this in mind are guaranteed of a hardwearing toy that will last for many years.
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1. Warnings
- Children (under 12) may only use the product under adult supervision.
- This product may not be used on public roads.
- Do not turn sharp when driving with high speed. The go-kart can tip!
- Be aware of loose hanging pieces of clothing such as scarves and shoelaces. These can become entangled in moving parts, which can lead to accidents.
- Never ride if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicines that can negatively affect your reaction time or powers of observation.
2. User guidelines
BERG or the dealer cannot be held responsible for improper use of this product. Read these guidelines before use to properly and safely use this product. BERG cannot be held responsible for any omissions in this manual.
2.1 Safety
BERG cannot be held liable for any omissions to this user manual. Always pay attention to the highest possible safety measures. If you have questions or are not sure of something, then visit your local dealer or contact BERG.
2.2 User instructions
Only use your BERG product as instructed below. Any unauthorized use could result in serious injuries to the user and/or the product.
2.2.1 Before use
- Adjust the seat and steering wheel to the correct position, according to the size of the user.
- Make sure the steering, brakes and tires are functioning correctly and the bolts and nuts are fixed.
- Protective covers, which have been removed for maintenance purposes, should always be put back in the original state before use.
- Check the tire pressure and make sure it meets the norm as shown on the tire. See maintenance.
- The adult is responsible for instructing the child how to operate this product safely.
2.2.2 During use
- Ride at a suitable speed where you have control.
- Always pay attention to the environment.
- Brake the product always using the back pedal brake.
- Always ride on a smooth surface without obstacles.
- Wearing protective gear is not mandatory but in the interest of safety it is advised.
- Make sure that the product cannot run away when the product is parked.
- Do not place any unnecessary objects on or against the steering. Make sure that the steering always functions properly.
2.3 Restrictions of use
- This product may not be used on public roads.
- Do not ride backwards at great speeds. Doing this could make you lose control.
- Collisions or other stunts increase the chance on injury to both the user and the product and are not allowed.
- Avoid contact with moving parts while riding the product.
- Do not get on or off the product while it is moving.
- Do not overload the product. Maximum user weight is 100 kg.
- Never ride in the dark without lights.
- Do not ride across a slope (rather than up or down) and make sharp turns during high speed, there is a risk the product can tip over.
- Going downhill considerably increases your speed and accidents can occur. The braking distance will also be longer! It is not allowed to use this product on hills or slopes (up and downhill).
3. Maintenance
Some maintenance is necessary in order to use the BERG product and have fun with it for a long time. This chapter describes how, how often, and which maintenance must be carried out.
3.1 Maintenance scheme
3.2 Maintenance activities
This chapter describes how, how often, and which maintenance must be carried out.
3.2.1 Frame
- The frame is powder-coated or black zinc plated. To prevent any rust forming it is important to regularly clean the frame. If you want to conserve the frame with grease, only use acid free substances. You can treat damaged areas with paint.
- Check the bolts and nuts for rust and replace them to prevent them from breaking which can cause injuries.
3.2.2 Wheels/tires
- Regularly check the rims and tires for any damage (for example cuts, cracks and bulges). Attention: damaged rims and tires can lead to accidents! The tires must not come into contact with oil, grease or fuel.
- The correct tire pressure is shown on the outside of the tire. If the tires are at the correct pressure the product will be light and easy to handle. If the pressure is too low, the tires will leak quicker and will suffer excessive wear and tear. If the tire pressure is too high, the tire can for example come away from the rim, resulting in dangerous situations. Attention: remember that in bright sunlight and at high temperatures the tire pressure increases! Make sure that the valve caps are always fitted on the valves.
3.2.3 Steering
The steering equipment must be checked every month for the following:
- Damage and/or wear and tear to steering equipment.
- All the nuts and bolts must be tightened.
3.2.4 Driving mechanism
3.2.4.1 Chain
The go-kart has a driving mechanism with two chains. Make sure that the chains
are sufficiently oiled so that they can run freely. If a chain is too tightly
tensioned, the go-kart will be more difficult to pedal and there is a big
chance that wear and tear of the chains and sprocket, among other things, will
occur faster. If a chain is not tight enough, then the chain can easily come
off the sprocket, or there is a chance of damage to the chain housing. When
both chains must be tensioned, always begin with the rear/short chain.
To tension the rear chain:
- Remove the protective hood.
- Loosen the nuts of the hub.
- Tension the chain by moving the hub forwards.
- Make sure that the hub remains exactly parallel to the rear axle.
- Tighten the hub nuts again.
- The chain has the correct tension if the middle can be pushed 6 millimetres downwards.
- Mount the chain guard when the chain has the correct tension.
- The chain guard has to be removed to grease the chain and check the chain tension.
Tensioning the front chain:
- Loosen the bolts on the underside of the frame.
- Tension the chain by moving the crank axle forwards.
- Tighten the bolts again. It must be possible to push the middle of the chain downwards by 10 millimetre. To check this you must remove the lower half of the chain housing.
3.2.4.2 Crank adjustment
After using the new product for several days (intensive use) or for up to two
weeks (normal use) after purchase, the mounting bolts with which the left and
right cranks are mounted must be tightened again (see illustration below).
Note that they must be `hand tightened’, that is to say with a tightening
moment of 30 Nm at the maximum (it is a normal effect that after a short
period of use, as a result of the force applied to the pedals, the crank
assembly settles). An effect when this isn’t done regularly, is that a certain
amount of play can occur, which can lead to damage to the crank and the crank
axle. This play can be taken up by tightening the bolts further.
3.2.4.3 Hub
The brake freewheel works like a back-pedalling brake and has a neutral. The
brake freewheel can be put in reverse. The tension of the chain has to be
checked every six months.
3.2.5 Plastic parts
The plastic and/or wooden parts must be checked regularly for damage and breakage. In the case of breakage you must immediately replace the part concerned with an original part, in order to guarantee the safety of the user.
4. Warranty
4.1 Warranty period
The owner of this BERG product has the following warranty on this product:
- The frame has a warranty of 2 years from the date of purchase
- Other parts have a warranty of 1 year from the date of purchase.
- Parts that are liable to wear and tear (such as chains and tires) are excluded from warranty.
- Check www.bergtoys.com for extensive warranty regulations.
4.2 Warranty regulations
The owner of the product can only claim a warranty by presenting the original bill of the purchase. The warranty only applies to material and constructions faults and with respect to this product or parts thereof. The warranty lapses if:
- The product is incorrectly and/or carelessly used.
- Use of the product is not in accordance with its purpose. · The product is not assembled and maintained in conformance with the user manual.
- Technical repairs to the product are not carried out in a professional way.
- Parts mounted afterwards do not meet technical specifications of the product involved or have not been mounted correctly.
- Added parts or replaced parts are no official BERG spare parts or accessories.
- Deficiencies arise as a result of climate influences, such as rust or normal weathering of the paint work.
- The product has been used for rental purposes or in any other way made available to several unspecified persons.
Under no circumstances can BERG be held responsible for damage to the products
(of parts thereof) as a result of: · Incorrect adjustment/tightening of the
steering, the steering mechanism, chains, tires and gear hub. · Replacement of
parts such as the chain and tires not being carried out in time.
During the warranty period, all material and construction faults assessed by
BERG will be repaired or replaced at the discretion of BERG.
The owner of the product can only lay claim under this warranty by returning
to the company where the product was bought. Besides the complaint, take the
product serial number and original purchase receipt with you. You can find the
serial number on the frame of the product.
If the claim under the warranty is refused, all costs incurred must be paid by
the owner.
The warranty is not transferable to third parties.
Product registration
**Would you like additional warranty free of charge?**
Don’t forget to register your product on line immediately after purchase via
www.bergtoys.com/registration. You
will receive a 3-year additional frame warranty on your purchase.
Read the terms and conditions on www.bergtoys.com/registration