FISCHER FZ-021 Bicycle Child Transporter Instruction Manual
- October 30, 2023
- Fischer
Table of Contents
FISCHER FZ-021 Bicycle Child Transporter
Product Information
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Model: FZ-021
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Size: 105cm
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Manufacturer: D INTER-UNION Klaus-v.-Klitzing-Str. 2 76829
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Technical Specifications:
- Front brake: a 3.4 m/s2 (dry), a 2.2 m/s2 (wet)
- Rear brake: a 2.2 m/s2 (dry), a 1.4 m/s2 (wet)
- Minimum drawbar load: 35N
- Maximum drawbar load: 45N
- Maximum total weight: 40 kg
- Maximum speed: 16 kph
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Warranty: As per the legal guarantee provisions
Product Usage Instructions
- Before using the child cycle trailer, read and follow all safety instructions carefully.
- The trailer is designed to transport up to two children, and the total weight should not exceed 40 kg.
- Children must be able to sit safely and unaided before being transported in the trailer.
- The distance between the top of the child’s helmeted head and the top of the frame structure must be at least 100 mm to reduce the risk of injury in case of tipping over.
- Children must be belted in throughout the journey and should never be left unattended in the trailer.
- Do not make any technical modifications to the trailer and do not place any additional loads on the towbar.
- The maximum speed should not exceed 16 kph, and the trailer should not be used on very stony or dangerous roads.
- Always act with extreme caution in road traffic to avoid any hazards.
- Before using the trailer, make sure that the tire pressure is sufficient as insufficient air pressure can worsen the handling of the trailer.
- Mount the supplied flag for better visibility of the trailer.
- Follow the assembly instructions carefully to attach the side panels, connection rod, wheel protection, safety flag, lighting set, and coupling.
- The demounting process should be done in reverse order of assembly.
Operating and safety precautions
We congratulate you on the purchase of this high-quality child cycle trailer.
The operating instructions are part of this product. If you pass on this
product to a third party, please pass them on with it.
Safety instructions
Read these instructions carefully before using the product and retain them.
If you do not observe these instructions, your safety and that of other road
users may be adversely affected.
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The trailer is intended for transporting up to 2 children.
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The permitted total weight of the trailer must not exceed 40 kg.
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Children may not be transported until they can sit safely and unaided.
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The headroom for the child (distance between the top of his/her helmeted head and the top of the frame structure) must be at least 100 mm in order to reduce the risk of injury to the child in the event of the trailer tipping over.
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Children must be belted in throughout the journey.
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Never leave children unattended in the child trailer.
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Do not make any technical modifications to the trailer.
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No additional loads should be placed on the towbar.
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Maximum speed 16 kph.
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Do not use the trailer on very stony or otherwise dangerous roads.
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Always act with extreme caution among road traffic so as to avoid any hazard.
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During journeys with the child trailer you should note that the braking distance and the turning circle are greater than with the cycle alone.
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The rider of the cycle towing the trailer should be at least 16 years old and should be in a good state of health.
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The rider and the children should wear helmets during the journey.
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Up to 2 children may be transported at the same time. When transporting one child, he/she should always be placed in the middle of the seat.
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A disabled person may optionally be transported. In this case, the age restriction may be dispensed with.
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Make sure that the cycle towing the trailer is in perfect technical condition.
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It is recommended that the cycle towing the trailer be fitted with rear view mirrors.
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Before every journey check that all parts are correctly seated, in particular the attachment of the towbar and the wheels.
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The cover must always be closed during the journey so as to protect the children from injury from rubbish on the road or little stones.
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Always put your child‘s seat belts on.
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Make sure that the seat belts are correctly positioned and attached.
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No liability can be accepted for third party accessories.
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Only cycles with user instructions in which the cycle manufacturer expressly permits their use as towing vehicles may be used in this manner. Warning: Check if the bicycle is suitable for the trailer before use!
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Your specialist dealer should check the towing deceleration to make sure that the following required values are observed.
- Towing deceleration (by means of fully developed deceleration) with a total weight of 140 kg.
- Front wheel brakes: at 3.4 m/s2 (dry) at 2.2 m/s2 (wet)
- Rear wheel brake: at 2.2 m/s2 (dry) at 1.4 m/s2 (wet)
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The permitted total weight of the unbraked trailer may not exceed 40 kg.
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Familiarise yourself with the changed towing characteristics in a safe spot by using weights (max. load) in the trailer. In particular practise taking corners, riding uphill and downhill, emergency braking and riding with the cycle and trailer over various road surfaces.
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Attach the pennant supplied to make the cycle and trailer more visible.
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Before you use the cycle and trailer, make sure that there is enough air pressure in the tyres, otherwise the riding characteristics of the cycle and trailer with insufficient air in the tyres may deteriorate.
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With the trailer attached there is an increased risk of the cycle towing the trailer tipping when stationary. Make sure, especially when the cycle rack is loaded, that the cycle is securely positioned. (Care is required particularly when a child seat is used). In this event we recommend a double stand. In addition, when you are off the cycle always apply the trailer‘s parking brake, especially before a child gets in or out.
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The lamps are only compliant with German Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (StVZO) when operated with rechargeable batteries. Before each trip ensure that the lighting is in perfect working order and the batteries (not supplied) have sufficient charge. In addition, ensure that the reflectors (2 front, 2 back and 4 wheel reflectors) are in perfect condition.
Warning: Please follow the local traffic regulation during using on the public road! -
Towbar load min.: 35 N / towbar load max.: 45 N
Technical data
Weights:
- The weight of the empty trailer is : 15.7 kg
- Permitted total weight: 40 kg
- Maximum weight per child: 9 kg (when carrying one child: 18 kg) + 5 kg of luggage
- Maximum load: 23 kg
- Guarantee Notice: Statutory guarantee provisions apply!
Maintenance and repair:
- If the trailer is heavily used, all parts must be regularly inspected and replaced if worn or damaged. The repair of damaged parts is not permitted.
- Damaged parts must be replaced by original parts. All bolts, screws, nuts, etc. must be tightened after the first 10 hours of use. Before starting every journey the entire cycle and trailer combination is to be inspected to make sure it is in good condition.
Manufactured for:
- Inter-Union Technohandel GmbH · Klaus-von-Klitzing-Straße 2 · 76829 Landau · Germany · Telefon: 0 63 41-28 40 · www.inter-union.de
- As of : 01.16
Parts list
Part no..| Quantity| Description| Additional information|
Dimensions| Pictures
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1| 1x| Base frame| With fixed towbar| 80 x 65 x 14 cm|
2| 2x| 20“ wheels with pneumatic tyres| Inc. 2 pre-fitted yellow reflectors
per wheel| |
3| 2x| Mudguard| | 80 x 14 x 3 cm|
4| 1x| Safety pennant| 2-part| 122 cm|
5| 2x| Trailer coupling| One trailer coupling already pre-fitted to the
towbar| |
6| 1x| Cover| 2 white and 2 red reflectors pre-fitted| |
7| 1x| Lamp set| 1 LED front lamp with bracket and
1 LED rear lamp with bracket (batteries not included)
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Assembly
Step 1 Attaching the wheels
Press in the securing pin on each axle support on the underside of the base
frame and at the same time push the wheel axle all the way on. Ensure that the
securing pin has returned to its original position and that the wheel is
firmly fitted in place.
Step 2 Folding out the towbar
Release the securing clip on the attachment bolt, pull the bolt out and fold
the towbar forward. Then lock it again by pushing the bolt through it and
secure the bolt by attaching the securing clip.
Step 3 Folding out the sides
Fold out each side upwards and attach each one at the front and rear by pushing through the bolt and then securing it by attaching the securing clip.
Step 4 Connecting the sides with the connecting rod
Fold the connecting rod out upwards and whilst doing this pull the loop of the seat-back over it. Fit the connecting rod in on the opposite side and attach it by pushing through the bolt and then securing it by attaching the securing clip.
Step 5 Folding out the back wall Fold out the back wall upwards and attach it on both sides with the Velcro strip.
Step 6 Attaching the mudguards Press in the securing pin on the base
frame and at the same time push the mudguard over it (one on the front, one on
the rear). Make sure that the securing pin is seated in the hole in the
mudguard.
Step 7 Attaching the cover To close the trailer pull down the cover and secure it on each side by means of the 3 Velcro closures. Also attach the cover at the bottom end of the front and rear.
Step 8 Attaching the pennant Fit together the two parts of the pennant pole and push it through the aperture in the cover into the support on the left side.
Stepp 9 Fixing the lamps Attach the front lamp (7) on the outer frame/wheel arch (3) at the front in the direction of travel on the left with the bracket provided on the trailer for this purpose. (Picture 1). Attach the rear lamp (7) on the outer frame/ wheel arch (3) at the rear in the direction of travel on the left with the bracket on the trailer. (Picture 2). The 2 white front reflectors and the 2 red rear reflectors are already fitted on the hood. The wheel reflectors are likewise pre-fitted in the wheel. The lamps are only compliant with German Road Traffic Licensing Regulations (StVZO) when operated with rechargeable batteries. They must always been kept clean and fitted with batteries (not included) with sufficient charge. To check the power there are indicators on all the lamps that light up as soon as the light output becomes weak. In this case the batteries must be recharged as quickly as possible.
Step 10 Attaching the coupling In order to remove the trailer coupling (B), undo the bolt with its securing clip (C) in the towbar and pull out the bolt. Now you can pull the trailer coupling (B) out of the towbar. Fitting it to the back axle of the cycle: With axles with quick-release, remove the entire axle, push the trailer coupling (B) on to the nut and fit the axle back on. With axles with attachment by hex nuts, screw off the nut with its washer. Put the trailer coupling (B) on to the axle and screw the nut back on with its washer.
Step 11 Attaching the trailer to the cycle Connect the coupling unit (B)
to the towbar with the trailer coupling (A) attached to the cycle and secure
it with the bolt (C).
IMPORTANT: Make sure that the bolt is properly secured. (The clip must be
attached).
Securing the coupling Once the towbar has been attached, pull the safety
strap through the rear stay of the cycle and hook it into the bracket on the
towbar (see Fig.).
IMPORTANT: The connection between the cycle and the trailer is the most
important process in the attachment procedure. Make quite sure that the
trailer is securely connected to the cycle.
Dealing with the belt system
Note: The trailer is fitted with safety locks that can only be unlocked when
the centrally located locking mechanism is released by being pressed in at the
same time.
Transporting one child: When transporting one child, he/she should be placed
in the middle of the trailer and belted in by means of the middle lap belt and
the two middle belts on the seat-back. Adjust the belt lengths so that the
child is securely held in the seat and that belts cannot be slipped off
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Applying the parking brake Transporting 2 children: When transporting 2 children, one should be placed on the right seat and one on the left seat and each child should be belted in by means of a lap belt and the outer belts on the seat-back. Adjust the belt lengths so that the children are securely held in their seats and so that the belts can-not be slipped off.
Rain protection cover The cover is fitted with additional rain protection. If this is not required, it can be rolled up and attached to the top of the cover by means of the Velcro strip. -
Net pockets Both sides are fitted on the inside with 2 net pockets each to take light items.
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Luggage space The trailer has a luggage space behind the seats. Disassembly is done in reverse order.
Hergestellt für: INTER-UNION Technohandel GmbH · Klaus-von-Klitzing-Str. 2 · 76829 Landau · Germanywww.inter-union.de