EUFAB 11571 PREMIUM TG Rear Rack Bicycle Carrier Instruction Manual

EUFAB 11571 PREMIUM TG Rear Rack Bicycle Carrier

Product Information

Product Name: Rear rack PREMIUM TG for trailer tow bar

Product Code: 11571

Material: Steel/Aluminium

Weight: 17 kg

Max Load Capacity: 60 kg

Dimensions: 130 cm (length), 6 cm (width), 23 cm (height)

Included Items:

• 1 x Long frame holder
• 1 x Short frame holder
• 1 x Instruction manual

Product Usage Instructions

1. Before use, carefully read the operating instructions and safety instructions.
2. Check the content of the package to ensure it is intact and complete.
3. Ensure that the trailer coupling meets the following requirements:
   • Minimum diameter of 32 mm
   • Minimum width of 15 mm
   • Material should be at least St52 steel or GGG52 cast iron
   • D-value should be greater than 7.6 kN
4. Follow the safety instructions provided in the manual.
5. To install the frame holders:
6. Clean the coupling ball.
7. Attach the frame holders according to the provided illustrations.
8. Lock the quick-release mechanism to secure the frame holders.
9. Adjust the quick-release mechanism as necessary.
10. For bike attachment:
11. Secure the front wheel using the fastening straps.
12. Attach the bike frame to the frame holders.
13. Secure the rear wheel using the provided strap.
14. Repeat the process for additional bikes.
15. Ensure all bikes are securely attached before driving.
16. When not in use, fold the rack for easy carrying and storage.
17. Refer to the maintenance and care instructions for proper upkeep of the product.
18. Dispose of the packaging and old product responsibly, considering environmental protection.

Contact Information:

EAL GmbH

Otto-Hausmann-Ring 107

42115 Wuppertal, Germany

Email: info@eal-vertrieb.com

Website: www.eal-vertrieb.com

WARNING
Please read the operating instructions carefully prior to use and observe all safety instructions!
Non-compliance can lead to personal injury, damage to the device or to your property!
Keep the original packaging, the purchase receipt as well as these instructions for future reference! When transferring this product pass on these instructions as well.
Before operating, check that the content of the package is intact and complete!

PROPER USE OF THE PRODUCT

The Premium TG bicycle carrier is used to transport a maximum of two bicycles on the trailer tow bar of a vehicle. In combination with the extension for a third bicycle (Item No. 11572), the bicycle carrier can be used to transport up to three bicycles.
It must be mounted on trailer tow bars that meet the requirements described in chapter 3 – Specifi cations/coupling requirements. The permissible load capacity of the bicycle carrier must not be exceeded under any circumstances.
This device is not designed to be used by children or persons with limited mental abilities or without experience and/or lack of required specialist knowledge. Children should keep away from the device.
This device is not intended for commercial usage.
Proper usage also includes observing all the information in these instructions, especially observance of the safety notes. Any other usage is considered improper and can lead to property damage and personal injury. EAL GmbH is not liable for damages that occur due to improper usage.

SCOPE OF DELIVERY

• A 1 x bicycle carrier
• B 2 x keys
• C 2 x fastening straps for front wheels
• D 1 x safety strap for bicycle frame
• E 1 x frame holder, long
• F 1 x frame holder, short
• G 1 x instruction manual

Figure 1: Overview of scope of delivery

SPECIFICATIONS

• Item No. 11571 11571 + 11572
• Folding mechanism Yes Yes
• Material Steel/aluminium Steel/aluminium
• Number of bicycles 2 3
• Dead weight approx. 17 kg 19,5 kg
• Load bearing capacity (max.) 60 kg 60 kg
• Wheelbase (max.) 130 cm 130 cm(1-2) 120 cm(3)
• Tyre width (max.) 6 cm 6 cm
• Rail spacing 23 cm 23 cm(1-2) 14 cm(2-3)

PREMIUM TG bicycle carrier

SUPPORTING LOAD TRAILER TOW BAR| DEAD WEIGHT

BICYCLE CARRIER

| MAX. LOAD CAPACITY BICYCLE CARRIER
---|---|---
50 kg| 17 kg| 33 kg
60 kg| 17 kg| 43 kg
75 kg| 17 kg| 58 kg
90 kg| 17 kg| max. 60 kg

PREMIUM TG bicycle carrier with expansion for a third bicycle

SUPPORTING LOAD TRAILER TOW BAR| DEAD WEIGHT

BICYCLE CARRIER

| MAX. LOAD CAPACITY BICYCLE CARRIER
---|---|---
50 kg| 19.5 kg| 30.5 kg
60 kg| 19.5 kg| 40,5 kg
75 kg| 19.5 kg| 55.5 kg
90 kg| 19.5 kg| max. 60 kg

TOW BAR REQUIREMENTS
WARNING!
Personal injury through breakage of the trailer tow bar is possible.
The tow bar could break if the bicycle carrier is mounted to a tow bar which is not made of a suitable material.

• Only mount the bicycle carrier to a tow bar made of St52, grey cast iron GGG52 or higher quality.
• Never mount the carrier to a tow bar made of aluminium, other light metals or plastic.
• Only suitable for use on a car trailer tow bar.
• Observe the instructions from the tow bar manufacturer.

Figure 2: Coupling ball dimensions

Only mount the bicycle carrier to trailer tow bars which have the following properties:
Material: at least steel St52 or cast iron GGG52
D value: >7.6 kN
Coupling ball: ø 50 mm (class A-50 pursuant to EC 94/20 or ECE R55)

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

In this manual, you will find the following safety precaution categories:

WARNING!
Personal injury possible:
Precautions with the heading WARNING! warn of possibly impending danger. Failure to avoid such danger could result in serious or even fatal injuries.

CAUTION!
Personal injury or material damage possible: Precautions with the heading CAUTION! warn of possibly impending danger. Failure to avoid such danger may result in slight or minor injuries. The product or other nearby objects may be severely damaged.

BEWARE!
Personal injury or material damage possible: Precautions with the heading BEWARE! warn of a potentially harmful situation. Failure to avoid such situations may result in damage to the product or other nearby objects.

NOTE
Other information:
Useful tip. Facilitates the operation or installation of the product or serves for better understanding.

The safety symbol used does not replace the text of the safety message. Therefore, read the safety information and follow it exactly!

• 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 recommen-ded by the manufacturer!

If you are not sure about correct mounting, ask your dealer or the manufacturer for further information. Neither the manufacturer nor dealer is liable for damages which are due to improper use or mounting.
Check the bicycle carrier and the load regularly! You are required to do so and may be held liable in case of damage.

NOTE
The driver is always responsible for ensuring that the load and the load securing meet the regulations.

NOTE
Do not travel with the bicycle carrier empty. Store it in the boot of your vehicle. This avoids increased fuel consumption and protects the bicycle carrier, especially the licence plate holder, from damage.

WARNING!
Personal injury or property damage due to changed vehicle driving characteristics.
Driving with the mounted bicycle carrier will affect the driving characteristics of your vehicle.

• Adjust your speed to the new driving characteristics.
• Never drive faster than 130 km/h.
• Avoid sudden and jerky steering operations.
• Remember that your vehicle is longer than usual.

WARNING!
Personal injury or property damage due to overloading.
Exceeding the maximum load of the bicycle carrier and the permitted supporting load of the trailer tow bar or permitted overall weight may lead to serious accidents.

• Always observe the specifications regarding the maximum load, permitted supporting load and permitted overall weight of your vehicle. Do not exceed these specifications at any time.

WARNING!
Personal injury or property damage possible due to an incompletely mounted bicycle carrier.
Driving with the bicycle carrier folded up may result in accidents.
The moving parts of the bicycle carrier are a source of danger when fully mounted.

• Disassemble the bicycle carrier when not in use.
• Never drive with the bicycle carrier folded up.

WARNING!
Personal injury or property damage due to loss of bicycles.
Driving without safety straps can lead to accidents.

• Before the start of every trip, check that the straps around the bicycles and the U-shaped bracket of the carrier are correctly and securely mounted (see Figure 25, Section 5.6, “Mounting bicycles”).
• Before embarking on any journey, check the correct and firm positioning of both straps around the front wheel and the strap around the back 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 authori-sed by EAL GmbH for this purpose may be used.

WARNING!
Personal injury or property damages caused by protruding parts.
Parts protruding beyond the edge of the vehicle or carrier may cause personal injury or property damage during the journey.

• Only mount parts that do not protrude beyond the edge of the vehicle.

WARNING!
Personal injury or property damage due to covering sheets.
Covering sheets increase air resistance. They can come loose and fly around, which may lead to serious accidents.

• Do not use covering sheets.

WARNING!
Personal injury or property damage due to loss of the bicycle carrier.
The carrier is only properly positioned on the tow bar after it has been attached, and the vehicle has been driven for a few miles.

• Check that the carrier has been properly positioned after driving for a few miles.
• Reinstall it if it is loose.

WARNING!
Personal injury or property damage due to the bicycle carrier breaking.
Driving a vehicle with a bicycle carrier attached to it on rough terrain may cause the bicycle carrier to break.

• Do not use the bicycle carrier when driving on rough terrain.
• Only suitable for use on a car trailer tow bar.
• Drive slowly over speed bumps – max. speed 10 km/h.

BEWARE!
Property damage due to opening the boot lid. The boot lid could hit the bicycle carrier and be damaged.

• Switch off the electric boot lid release, and operate it manually.
• Fold up the bicycle carrier before opening the boot lid.

BEWARE!
Property damage caused by hot exhaust gases. Damages may be caused to the carrier or bicycles if the exhaust outlet is close by.

• Use an exhaust deflector if necessary.

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.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MOUNTING THE LABEL
Place the bicycle carrier on a stable surface. Open up the bicycle carrier.

Figure 3: Unfold the carrier

Figure 4: Position the licence plate holder

Figure 5: Snap in the licence plate holder

Bild 6: Insert the licence plate

Figure 7: Raise the upper frame section

Figure 8: Press in the licence plate and the upper frame section

MOUNTING THE FRAME HOLDER

Figure 9: Assembly of frame holder
MOUNTING THE BICYCLE CARRIER ONTO THE TRAILER TOW BAR

Park your vehicle on a level surface. Apply the handbrake.

WARNING!
Personal injury or property damage possible due to a damaged bicycle carrier.
Damage to the carrier, e.g. bent parts, cracks or scratches, prevents the safe operation of the carrier.

• Do not attach the bicycle carrier if it is damaged in any way.

WARNING!
Personal injury or property damage due to loss of the bicycle carrier while driving.
A loose or faulty connection between the bicycle carrier and trailer tow bar can lead to the detachment of the bicycle carrier.

• Replace a defective trailer tow bar.
• Clean the trailer tow bar of dirt, dust and grease.

NOTE
There is often a layer of paint on new coupling balls.
For the best possible mounting of the bicycle carrier, this paint coating must be carefully removed. Observe the instructions from the tow bar manufacturer.

Figure 10: Cleaning the coupling ball

Figure 11: Mounting the bicycle carrier onto the trailer tow bar

Figure 12: Closing the quick lock

Figure 13: Locking the quick lock

Figure 14: Fastening the quick lock

NOTE
Slight signs of pressure on the tow bar ball are normal and do not influence the functionality.

ADJUSTMENT OF THE QUICK LOCK
Only do this if the bicycle carrier cannot be mounted firmly to the trailer tow bar, as described in section 5.3, “Mounting the bicycle carrier onto the trailer tow bar”.

• Remove the bicycle carrier from the trailer tow bar as described in Section 5.8, “Removing the bicycle carrier from the trailer tow bar”
• Loosen the lock nut a little (Figure 15).
• Screw in the setting screw one quarter of a turn (Figure 15).
• Tighten the locking nut (Figure 16).
• Check that the carrier is now firmly positioned on the trailer tow bar, as described in “Mounting the bicycle carrier onto the trailer tow bar”. If not, repeat steps described above.

Figure 15: Adjustment of the quick lock

Figure 16: Adjustment of the quick lock

CONNECTING THE ELECTRICAL CABLE
Insert the plug of the electrical cable of the bicycle carrier into the mains socket of your vehicle. Read the instructions for your vehicle or tow bar.

WARNING!
Personal injury due to not being seen by other road users.
Driving without a functioning lighting system can lead to accidents.

• Check the correct operation of the lighting system before each trip.
• Replace any defective bulbs if necessary.
• Check the connection between the plug and tow bar.

MOUNTING THE BICYCLES ONTO THE CARRIER

BEWARE!
Personal injury or material damage possible due to flying parts.
Improperly tightened parts on the bicycles can become loose while driving.

• Remove all parts not firmly attached to the bicycle, such as e-bike batteries, the air pump, the cycle bag, the bicycle case or navigation devices.

NOTE
In order to improve the performance of your vehicle, mount the heaviest bicycle first. If carrying only one bicycle, this should be mounted in the rail closest to the boot of the vehicle.

NOTE
The frame holders can be placed anywhere on the bike or on the U-shaped bracket. Since the frame holders are not tied to any specific position, you may try out a number of positions. During initial assembly, take time to find the best and most stable position. It is important to attach the frame holder as high up as possible, so that maximum stability can be achieved.

Figure 17: Adjusting the frame holder

Figure 18: Opening the wheel stoppers

Figure 19: Attachment using the frame holder of the 1st bicycle

Figure 20: Attaching the back wheel of the 1st bicycle

Figure 21: Attaching the front wheel of the 1st bicycle

Figure 22: Attachment using the frame holder of the 2nd bicycle

Figure 23: Attaching the front wheel of the 2nd bicycle

Figure 24: Attaching the back wheel of the 2nd bicycle

WARNING!
Personal injury or property damage due to loss of bicycles.
Driving without the safety strap can lead to accidents. The bicycle carrier may not be used without this safety strap.

• Before setting off, check the correct and firm positioning of the safety strap around the bicycles and U-shaped bracket of the carrier (Figure 25).
• Before embarking on any journey, check the correct and firm positioning of both straps around the front wheel and the strap around the back 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 undama-ged ones before you embark on your journey. Only straps authorised by EAL GmbH for this purpose may be used.

Figure 25: Applying the safety strap

WARNING!
Personal injury or material damage due to loss of a bicycle while driving.
A loose connection between the bicycle carrier and the bicycle can lead to the detachment of the connection and loss of the bicycle.

• Check that the bicycles are securely and fully mounted.
• If one of the fastenings is loose, repeat the steps shown in Figures 16 to 25.

NOTE
The frame holder may result in minor pressure points on the bicycle frame and damaged to the paintwork. Protect the bicycle frame, for example, using protective film

FOLDING BACK THE BICYCLE CARRIER

BEWARE!
Property damage due to opening the boot lid. The boot lid could hit the bicycle carrier and be damaged.

• Switch off the electric boot lid release, and operate it manually.
• Fold up the bicycle carrier before opening the boot lid.

Figure 26: Opening the boot lid

CAUTION!
Personal injury or material damage due to the sudden folding down of the carrier.
Body parts or objects which are under or in front of the carrier may be crushed when it is folded down.

• Make sure that there is nothing beneath the carrier.
• Keep all body parts – particularly your head – clear, and maintain a suitably safe distance.
• Hold the carrier firmly onto the bicycle when folding it down. Release the lock by foot, and then tilt the carrier downwards by hand (Figure 27).

Figure 27: Folding back the bicycle carrier

CAUTION!
Personal injury or material damage possible when folding up the carrier.
Body parts or objects which are between the carrier and the vehicle during folding may be crushed.

• Make sure that there is nothing between the carrier and the vehicle.
• Remove any objects between the carrier and the vehicle.

WARNING!
Personal injury or material damage possible due to loss of the bicycle carrier while driving.
A bicycle carrier which is not folded up may result in the detachment of the carrier or the tow bar.

• Fold up the bicycle carrier before driving (Figure 28).
• Check that the bicycle carrier is correctly in place. This will be confirmed by an audible click. Lock the carrier, if necessary, as described above.

Figure 28: Folding up the bicycle carrier

REMOVING THE BICYCLE CARRIER FROM THE TRAILER TOW BAR
To remove the bicycle carrier, repeat the installation steps in reverse order.

• Unlock the licence plate holder, and rotate it into the storage position.
• Collapse the bicycle carrier.
• Pull the plug out of your vehicle’s trailer socket.
• Raise the lever of the quick release, and remove the carrier from the tow bar.

Figure 29: Unlock and rotate the license plate holder

Figure 30: License plate holder in the storage position

Figure 31: Collapsing the bicycle carrier

Figure 32: Easy to carry and store, thanks to the great folding system.

MAINTENANCE AND CARE

MAINTENANCE
When used as directed, the bicycle carrier is maintenance-free.

CARE

• The bicycle carrier can be cleaned with a mild detergent, warm water and/or a soft cloth. Remove any coarse dirt and dust beforehand.
• Do not use any solvents or similar cleaning agents, as these may damage the bicycle carrier.
• Leave the bicycle carrier to dry on its own. Do not use hairdryers or other heating equipment to speed up the drying process.
• Clean the bicycle carrier regularly when used in coastal areas or in winter conditions, in order to wash off any salt and to prolong the service life of the bicycle carrier.
• Store the bicycle carrier in a dry and protected area when not used for extended periods (e.g. over winter), in order to prolong the service life of the bicycle carrier.
• Before each trip, check the bicycle carrier for wear.
• Defective metal parts and tensioning straps must be replaced.
• The steel parts of the bicycle carrier are protected in the factory against corrosion using a powder coating. If this paint coating is damaged, have the damage repaired professionally as soon as possible.
• Please contact our customer services if replacement parts are required.
• Any modifi cations made to original parts and materials, or to the construction of the bicycle carrier, can adversely aff ect its safety and serviceability.

NOTES REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Due to its lighting system, the bicycle carrier is an electrical device.
Do not dispose of electrical appliances in household waste! Discarded electrical and electronic equipment must be collected separately and recycled in an environmentally sound manner.
Contact your municipal or city government on how to dispose of old electronic equipment.
The materials are recyclable. You are making an important contribution to protecting our environment through recycling, material recycling or other forms of re-utilising old appliances!
Dispose of the bicycle rack in accordance with the laws and conditions in your country.

8. CONTACT INFORMATION EAL GmbH
Otto-Hausmann-Ring 107 42115 Wuppertal, Germany
+ 49 (0)202 42 92 83 0
+ 49 (0) 202 42 92 83 – 160
info@eal-vertrieb.com
www.eal-vertrieb.com

References

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