racktime VIEWIT Front Wheel Luggage Rack Instruction Manual

: June 16, 2024
: racktime

Table of Contents

All models
Scope of supply
Mounting
Optional accessories
WARRANTY CONDITIONS
Customer Support
References
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racktime VIEWIT Front Wheel Luggage Rack

All models

VIEWIT
black
ART. 510000-001 (26″|28″)

IMPORTANT Read carefully before mounting and use.
Keep for future reference.

Basic knowledge of bicycle technology is required for mounting. racktime strongly recommends having a specialist retailer carry out the mounting work. Incorrect mounting can lead to serious accidents.
This symbol warns of misconduct that may endanger life and limb.
The carrier is not approved for mounting a child’s seat!
The maximum permissible load is 5 kg.

Scope of supply

[1] 2× | ART. 49516 | M5 × 16 mm ISO 7380 (TX) – A2-70

Note: The illustrations in these instructions are for reference only. The actual product may vary depending on the model and specification.

Tools required for mounting (not included in the scope of supply
TX25 Torque wrench with hexalobular socket TX

racktime recommends tightening the first two threads of all screws by hand and using a medium-strength liquid thread locker. In case of incorrect mounting, components becoming loose or breaking off can lead to serious falls with danger to life and limb. Tighten all screws using a torque wrench. The tightening torques are specified in Nm (newton metres) and ft·lb (foot-pound). Read the instructions provided by the torque wrench manufacturer as well. Proper mounting or removal of the components can only be guaranteed if the tools are in perfect working order and undamaged

Always observe the following instructions in order not to jeopardise your safety and guarantee claims.

The prerequisite for mounting the VIEWIT on your bicycle is a spacer of at least 10 mm, which is installed below the stem. This is then replaced with the mount for the VIEWIT.

Not suitable for mounting on carbon steering tubes.

Mounting

The 10-mm spacer, which is installed below the stem, is replaced with the mount for the
VIEWIT.
Loosen the clamping screws from the stem of your bicycle. Always observe the manufacturer’s instructions during removal and subsequent installation.
Remove the stem and spacer(s) (1×10 mm or 2×5 mm).
Mount the VIEWIT by loosely tightening the clamping screws. Do not fully tighten!
Now, mount the stem by loosely tightening the clamping screws. Do not fully tighten!
Now, mount the end cap. Attention: Do not tighten the steering adjustment screw [a]. Align the VIEWIT parallel and the handlebars exactly at a 90°-angle to the front wheel.
Now, tighten the clamping screws of the VIEWIT and the stem, according to the torque specifications.
Lastly, check the secure fit of the stem and the carrier on the head tube of the fork. They must not be able to twist!

Optional accessories

(not included in the scope of supply). For further information visit www.racktime.com (QR code).
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ART. 75055
Tensioning strap
ART. 18022
3-part fixture strap, adjustable
ART. 79006
Abrasion protection set
ART. 79005
Protective film

Note: Always protect the carrier from abrasion by bag attachments at all contact points using the protective film or abrasion protection.
The installation video for VIEWIT can be found here (QR code).

The prerequisite for mounting is that all parts included in the scope of supply have been delivered. Before mounting the carrier, check with your specialist retailer or the manufacturer of your bicycle that your bicycle has suitable attachment points for mounting the VIEWIT.
Make sure that the strength specifications of your bicycle allow a carrier to be mounted and are compatible with the strength specifications of the carrier. These mounting instructions and instructions for use comply with the specifications of DIN EN ISO 11243:2016 for bicycle carriers.
The VIEWIT carrier is only suitable for mounting on the steering tube. Please note that the steering tube must be approved by the manufacturer for mounting the VIEWIT. The VIEWIT is not suitable for mounting on carbon steering tubes! Only product-specific mounting material may be used. Observe the tightening torques and type descriptions (standard and strength) of the individual fastening elements on the mounting sketch.
The carrier is approved for a maximum load of 5 kg
The carrier is not approved for attachment of a child’s seat/carrying a child. racktime carriers are generally not approved for carrying passengers. The carrier is not suitable for the attachment of a bicycle trailer. No additional parts may be attached to the carrier by means of a crimp connection (e.g. metal clamps/child’s seat). A child’s seat attached to our carriers by means of a crimp connection, as well as allowing people to ride on the carrier, endangers the life and limb of the child or passenger!
Structural changes to the carrier are not permitted. If you make structural changes to the carrier, you endanger your own safety and that of other road users. We do not accept any liability for damage caused by structural changes to the products manufactured by us.
At the end of its service life, the carrier should not be disposed of with household waste, it must be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. Separate the different materials (e.g. aluminium, steel and titanium) and ensure proper recycling. Electronic components (e.g. rear lights) should be dismounted and disposed of separately in designated containers in accordance with the European WEEE Directive 2012/19/ EU. Ask your specialist retailer or local authority about the disposal routes currently available.

Check the following safety-relevant points before every journey:

Make sure that the total weight allowed for the bicycle (made up of bicycle, rider and luggage) is not exceeded.
Make sure that all the fasteners on your bicycle (screws, nuts, quick release skewers) are tight and secure and that the carrier is not damaged. Check the threaded connections with a torque wrench after the first 100 km of riding and then every 500 km according to the specifications in these instructions.
Ensure that the luggage is evenly distributed on your bicycle carrier. Note that carrying additional luggage changes the handling of your bicycle (especially when steering and braking!).
Luggage (panniers) must be attached to the carrier according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Luggage must be secured against slipping and falling off. There must be no loose straps or parts hanging down that could get caught in the wheel.
Make sure that luggage is attached to the carrier in such a way that all reflectors and lights are clearly visible to other road users.
For safety reasons, all components such as baskets or panniers must be removed before the bike is transported on a car (or other vehicle)!

WARRANTY CONDITIONS

As the manufacturer of all standard racktime carriers and BASKIT EDGE plastic baskets, tubus
carrier systems GmbH (hereinafter simply “tubus”) grants you a 10-year warranty on all racktime products produced in 2022 or later. This manufacturer’s warranty is subject to the following terms and conditions:

Subject to the following provisions, tubus guarantees that the racktime standard carrier or BASKIT EDGE plastic basket (hereinafter referred to as the “Product”) supplied to you, the End Customer, by tubus shall be free of material and manufacturing faults for a period of 10 years starting from the date of delivery as per the purchase receipt (warranty period). This guarantee shall hereinafter be referred to as the “Warranty Promise”. This Warranty Promise does not cover carriers that were produced specifically for bicycle manufacturers and that formed part of the original equipment of the bicycle in question. tubus shall rectify the faults covered by the Warranty Promise and claimed by you at its own cost, either by repairing existing parts or supplying new or refurbished parts, according to its own judgement. tubus is entitled, but not obliged, to perform technical modifications in addition to the repair or replacement in order to bring the Product in line with the current state of the art. Any other claims brought against tubus by you based on the Warranty Promise, in particular claims for damages, are hereby excluded. However, your contractual and legal rights with respect to the retailer from which the Product was purchased are not affected by this Warranty, nor are any other legal claims you may bring against tubus. Claims based on this Warranty are non-transferrable. Any Warranty services performed by tubus shall neither constitute an extension of the Warranty period nor trigger the start of a new Warranty period.
In the case of carriers, the Warranty Promise applies exclusively to the carrier body and not to any accessories either added in the factory or retrofitted at a later date (e.g. spring clamps, rear lights, mounting parts, stays, adapters). Claims made under the Warranty Promise shall only be deemed valid if all of the following conditions apply:

You have submitted your purchase receipt to tubus within the warranty period
You purchased the Product new as a consumer in accordance with Section 13 of the German Civil Code (BGB); tubus’s Warranty does not apply to products produced by tubus that have been sold in used condition
The Product was manufactured by tubus
The Product’s year of production is 2022 or later
The Product shows no damage or signs of wear that have been caused by use beyond the intended use/tubus’s general specifications or that can be attributed to normal/natural deterioration, e.g.:
Cosmetic surface defects, such as reduction in gloss on coated surfaces
Wear on wearing parts, such as the handle hinges of the basket
Surface damage due to mechanical factors, such as transport items with sharp edges, abrasion due to items moving during transport (e.g. panniers)
The fault in question is not attributable to any of the following:
Improper modifications to the product not intended by tubus
Deliberate destruction, misuse or damage from accidents
Use of unsuitable cleaning agents
Performance of unsuitable repairs or reworking

You must hand over or deliver the faulty Product to tubus at your own cost. If you make a warranty claim and tubus’s inspection of the Product shows that said claim is valid under the Warranty Promise, tubus shall remunerate you for the cost of returning the Product to tubus.

This Warranty is subject to the law of the Federal Republic of Germany. The place of performance for the obligations arising from these Warranty Conditions shall be Münster, Germany.