EUFAB 11569 Bicycle Rack CROW BASIC Instruction Manual
- June 17, 2024
- EUFAB
Table of Contents
Article number 11569
Bicycle rack CROW BASIC
for trailer tow bar
11569 Bicycle Rack CROW BASIC
Operating instructions
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WARNING
Read the operating instructions through carefully prior to initial use and
observe all of the safety notes!
Not observing such may lead to personal injury, damage to the device or to
your property!
Store the original packaging, the receiptand these instructions so that they
may be consulted at a later date!
When passing on the product, please include these operating instructions as
well. Please check the contents of package for integrity and completeness
prior to use!
PROPER USE OF THE PRODUCT
This bicycle rack is mounted to the trailer tow bar of a car and is designed
for the transportation of two bicycles.
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. Keep children away from the device.
The device is not designated for commercial use.
Use according to the intended purpose also includes the observance of all
information in these operating instructions, particularly the observance of
the safety notes. Any other utilisation is considered to be contrary to the
intended purpose and may lead to material damage or personal injuries.
EAL GmbH assumes no liability for damage resulting from improper use.
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
1 x Bicycle rack, assembled
1 x U-shaped bracket with two frame holders
2 x Knob nut M8
2 x Lock screw M8 x 60
2 x Washer M8
1 x License plate holder
1 x Hexagonal screw M16 x 1.5 x 90
6 x Short tensioning straps
1 x Safety strap
1 x Installation wrench
1 x Operating instructions
1 x Installation wrench
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions (L x W x H): 52 x 117 x 67 [cm] Folded: 69 x 71 x 19 [cm] Weight:
12 kg
Payload: 50 kg
Max. bike weight: 25 kg
Electrical connection: 13-polig
D-value: 7.6 Kn
Permitted top speed: 130 km/h
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 | Suitable for |
|---|---|---|
| Westfalia | F 4192 | Audi A4 |
| F 3830 | Audi A6 | |
| F 4112 | Audi A8 |
Observe the specifi cations from the tow bar manufacturer on your type plate. If in doubt, ask the manufacturer of your trailer hitch directly whether it is suitable.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
- 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 the 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 and jerky steering operations.
- Remember that your vehicle is longer than usual.
Personal injury or property damage due to loss of the bicycle.
- Driving without safety straps can lead to accidents.
- Before embarking on any journey, check the correct and fi rm seating of the safety strap around the bicycles and U-shaped bracket 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 bicycles.
- 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.
Personal injury or property damage possible due to an incompletely mounted bicycle rack.
- Driving with the bicycle rack not fully assembled may result in accidents.
- The moving parts of the bicycle rack do not represent a source of danger when fully mounted.
- Mount the bicycle rack completely before starting your journey.
Personal injury or property damages caused by protruding parts.
- Parts protruding beyond the edge of the vehicle or rack may cause personal injury or property damage during the journey.
- Only mount parts that do not protrude beyond the edge of the vehicle.
Personal injury or property damage due to overloading.
- Exceeding the maximum payload of the bicycle rack and the permitted supporting load of the trailer tow bar or permitted overall weight may lead to serious accidents.
- Always observe the specifi cations regarding the maximum payload, permitted supporting load and permitted overall weight of your vehicle. Do not exceed these specifi cations at any time.
Property damage due to opening tailgate.
- The tailgate could hit the bicycle rack and be damaged.
- Switch off the electric tailgate and operate it manually.
- Remove the bicycle rack before opening the tailgate.
Property damage caused by hot exhaust gases.
Damages may be caused to the rack or bicycle if the exhaust outlet is close
by.
- Use an exhaust defl ector if necessary.
Personal injury or property damage possible due to a damaged bicycle
rack.
Damage to the rack, e.g. bent parts, cracks or scratches, prevents the safe
operation of the rack.
- Do not mount the bicycle rack if it is damaged in any way.
- Proceed as described in the chapter on Maintenance.
Personal injury or property damage due to loss of the bicycle rack
while driving.
A loose or faulty connection between the bicycle rack and trailer tow bar can
lead to the detachment of the bicycle rack.
- Replace a defective trailer tow bar.
- Clean the trailer tow bar of dirt, dust and grease.
Personal injury or property damage possible due to loss of bicycle
parts while driving.
Damaged may be caused by parts that can be lost if they come away from the
bicycle during the journey.
- Remove all parts that may be lost before starting your journey, these include air pumps, batteries of electric bikes, battery- powered lamps, navigation systems, bicycle computer, tool bags or baskets.
Personal injury or property damages caused by increased wind loads
The bicycle rack and trailer tow bar may be damaged by too high a wind load.
- Remove all bags from the bicycle before starting your journey.
- Do not use protective covers for the bicycle during the journey.
- 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.
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
5.1 COMPLETING THE BICYCLE RACK
The bicycle rack must be fi nished. Take all of the components out of the
packaging and set them out clearly. Every stage is described and you are shown
which components are required for the assembly of the rack.
5.1.1 MOUNTING THE U-SHAPED BRACKET
- Knob nut M8
- Washer M8
- Lock screw M8 x 60
- U-shaped bracket with frameholder
Place the U-shaped bracket (4) on the fi xture sleeves of the bicycle rack and screw fi rmly into place, using the lock screws (3), washers (2) and knob nuts (1) as shown on Figures 2 and 3.
5.1.2 MOUNTING THE LICENSE PLATE HOLDER
Remove both cross-headed screws from the rear cross-bracket of the bicycle
rack.
Insert the screws into the license plate holder and screw fi rmly to be
bicycle rack as shown in Figure 5. Ensure that the license plate is centred
and at the same height as the lights for the license plate.
The mounting clips (5) for securing the license plate are push-out parts in the holder. Break out two of the clips. Slide the license plate into the holder, then push the clips into the cut-outs (6) to secure the license plate.
5.2 DISMANTLING THE BICYCLE RACK
In order to unfold the bicycle rack, start by swivelling the rear lights
outwards. The light mounts are clipped onto the rack table. Pull the light
mounts out of the clips. Pull the locking mechanism back (Position 1 in Figure
12). Hold the locking mechanism in this position. Swivel the light mount out
fully (Position 2 in Figure 12). Now release the locking mechanism (Position 3
in Figure 12), the light mount is now secured to prevent it from folding back
in.
Fold open the bicycle rack as shown in the following Figures.
5.3 MOUNTING THE BICYCLE RACK ON THE TRAILER TOW BAR
Ensure that the trailer tow bar is undamaged, clean and free of grease. Remove
any paint from the coupling ball. The bicycle rack is placed with the base
horizontally on the trailer tow bar from above. Insert the screw M16 (Position
1 in Figure 13) into the base (Position 2 in Figure 13). Tighten the M16 screw
slightly and align the bicycle rack parallel to the rear of the vehicle. Now
tighten the M16 screw with the installationwrench in such a way to ensure
that the rack is securely attached and can no longer be rotated.
Regularly check the fi rm seating of the rack on the trailer tow bar as well
as the functionality of the lighting systems.
**** Slight signs of pressure on the tow bar ball are normal and do not infl uence the functionality.
5.4 MOUNTING THE SHORT TENSIONING STRAPS
Insert the short tensioning strap from the inside to the outside below the bike holder and then from the outside to the inside through the slots of the bike holder (Figure 13). For the rear wheel of the bicycle, use the centre slot of the wheel holder, for the front wheel, use the two outer slots (two tensioning straps to prevent the front wheel from turning).
5.5 MOUNTING THE BICYCLES TO THE REAR RACK
The first bicycle is placed in the first bicycle rail (closest to the vehicle)
and secured to the U-shaped bracket with the short frame holder. To do this,
use the side of the frame holder with the tensioning strap to secure to the
bicycle frame. The wheels are secured by placing the tensioning straps around
the wheel rim of your bicycle and tightening the straps. Caution: The front
wheel must be secured with two small tensioning straps to prevent it from
turning (Figure 14). The second bicycle is usually placed in the second rail,
facing the opposite direction and secured to the U-shaped bracket with the
long frame holder. The wheels are secured in the same way as for the fi rst
bicycle. It may be necessary to off set the individual bicycles diff erently on
the rack to ensure that the frame holders may be correctly secured. Now secure
the bicycles with the long safety strap. Wrap the safety strap through the
bicycle frames and the U-shaped bar and tighten. (See Figure 17)
Without this safety strap, the bicycle rack may not be used.
5.6 FOLDING UP THE BICYCLE RACK
First fold the wheel rails back onto the rack table. Push the locking
mechanism of the rear lights (Position 1 in Figure 18) outwards, and then
swivel the light mount back (Position 2 in Figure 18). Push it firmly against
the rack table until it engages perceptibly. Proceed accordingly on the other
side of the rack.
In order to store the bicycle rack as fl atly as possible, you can also fold
the U-shaped bracket down. To do this, undo the two knob nuts until the
U-shaped bracket comes out of the locking mechanism. Now you can fold the
U-shaped bracket down onto the rack table.
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
- After use, store the bicycle rack in a clean and dry place. Wash any mud or other dirt off using water.
- Keep the trailer tow bar clean and free of grease.
- Keep the raack coupling clean and free of grease.
- Check the bicycle rack regularly for damages. Damaged or worn parts must be replaced immediately. Only original replacement parts may be used.
- Check the bolts and nuts of the bicycle rack regularly and tighten when necessary.
- Immediately treat any damage to paintwork with paint.
- Regularly lubricate rotating and moving parts.
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.
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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