POKER-F 12010LAS Bicycle Carrier Instruction Manual

POKER-F 12010LAS Bicycle Carrier

Details about this Instruction

Foreword
This instruction manual helps you with the

• proper and
• safe
  Use of the POKER-F bicycle carrier.

Obligations Concerning the Handling of this Instruction Manual

Any person who

• fits
• cleans or
• disposes of

This bicycle carrier must have noted and understood the complete content of this instruction manual.
Always keep this instruction manual to hand and in a safe place. If the bicycle carrier is passed on, pass on the instruction manual with it.

Proper Use

The POKER-F bicycle carrier serves to transport a maximum of two bicycles. It may be fitted only on tow hitches that meet the require-ments specified in the chapter on Coupling Requirements. Moreover, under no circuM5tances is the maximum permitted load of the bicycle carrier to be exceeded.
Proper use also includes adherence to all information in these fitting instructions and particularly adherence to the safety instructions. Any other use is considered to be improper and may cause damage to property or injury to people. EAL GmbH accepts no liability for damages caused by improper use.

Explanation of the Safety Instructions

The following categories of safety instructions can be found in the instructions:

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

• CAUTION!
  Personal injury or material damage possible: Instructions under 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.

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

• NOTE
  Other instructions:
  Useful tip. Makes operation or fitting of the product easier or gives a better understanding.

The respective safety symbol used does not replace the text of the safety instruction.
You must therefore read the safety instruction and follow it exactly!

Delivery Contents

• A = Bicycle carrier
• B = 2 keys
• C = 2 safety straps for front wheels
• D = Safety strap for bicycle frame
• E = Transport bag

Technical Specifications

Do not exceed the max. load of the bicycle carrier and the permitted tongue load of the tow hitch!
The total permitted weight and permitted axle load of the vehicle must not be exceeded with the bicycle carrier and load.

Coupling Requirements

DANGER!
The tow hitch breaking can cause injury to people.
The coupling may break as a result of fi tting the bicycle carrier on a coupling in a material that is too soft.

• Fit the bicycle carrier only on a coupling made of St52 steel, GG52 grey cast iron or better quality.
• Never fi t the carrier on a coupling made of aluminium, other light metals or plastic.

Fit the bicycle carrier only on tow hitches with the following properties:

• Material: …………………………… Min. St52 steel or GG52 grey cast iron
• D-value………………………………………………………….. ≥ 7,6 kN

Follow the instructions of the coupling manufacturer.

Safety Instructions

• Follow the fi tting instructions exactly. Not following the instruc-tions can cause injury to people and damage to property.
• If you are unsure when fi tting, please ask your dealer or the manufacturer for further information.
• Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer is liable for damages due to improper use or incorrect fi tting.
• Check the bicycle carrier and its load regularly! You have an obliga-tion to do this and will be held responsible in the case of damage.

NOTE
A European operating licence is in place for this bicycle carrier. It is enclosed with this carrier and must be carried when the carrier is used.

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

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

WARNING!
Personal injury or material damage due to loss of the bicycles.
Carrying bicycles without using the safety straps can lead to accidents.

• Before the start of every journey, check the correct and fi rm attachment of the strap around the bikes and the U-shaped bracket of the carrier (see Step 9).
• Before the start of every journey, check the correct and fi rm attachment of both straps around the front wheel, and the strap around the rear wheel of the bicycle.
• Tighten the straps if necessary.
• Before the start of every journey, check that the straps are not worn or damaged.
• Worn or damaged straps must be replaced with undamaged straps before the start of the jour-ney. The straps used must be approved by EAL GmbH.

WARNING!
Personal injury or material damage possible due to an unsecured/incorrectly mounted bicycle carrier.
The moving parts of the bicycle carrier constitute a source of danger if not properly mounted. 4Disassemble the bicycle carrier when not in use.

WARNING!
Personal injury or material damage possible due to protruding parts.
Parts protruding beyond the edge of the vehicle or bicycle carrier can cause personal injury or material damage when driving.
Only mount parts that do not protrude beyond the edge of the vehicle.

WARNING!
Personal injury or material damage due to overloading.
Exceeding the max. load capacity of th bicycle carrier as well as the permissible load on the coupling joint of the trailer coupling or the permissible overall weight can lead to serious accidents.

• Observe the information on the max. load capacity, permissible coupling joint load and permissible overall weight of your vehicle. Never exceed these specifications.

ATTENTION!
Material damage due to opening tailgate. The tailgate could hit against the bicycle carrier and be damaged.

• Switch off the electric tailgate and operate them manually.
• Fold down the bicycle carrier before opening the tailgate.

ATTENTION!
Material damage caused by hot exhaust gases. Damage can be caused to the bicycle carrier or the bicycles if the the exhaust pipe is too close.

• If necessary, use an exhaust deflector.

Before first use

Fitting the registration plate to the bicycle carrier

Fitting of the bracket on the bicycle carrier

Park your vehicle on a level surface. 4Apply the handbrake.

WARNING!
Personal injury or material damage due to damaged bicycle carrier.
Damage of the carrier, e.g. by bent parts, cracks or scratches, prevent the safe operation of the carrier.

• Do not fit the bicycle carrier if it is damaged in any way.
• Proceed as described in the chapter “Maintenance”.

WARNING!
Personal injury or material damage due to loss of the bicycle carrier during the journey. A faulty connection between the bicycle carrier and trailer coupling can lead to the detachment of the bicycle carrier.

• Replace the trailer coupling if it is damaged.
• Clean the trailer coupling of dirt, dust and grease.

NOTE
There is often a layer of paint on the coupling ball. For the best possible attachment of the bicycle carrier, this paint coating should be carefully removed. Note the instructions of the coupling manufacturer.

WARNING!
Personal injury or material damage due to unsecured bicycle carrier.
If the lever is not secured by locking, the bicycle carrier could become detached from the vehicle during the journey.

• Check that you have locked the lever and removed the key.
• Lock the bicycle carrier.

Locking the bicycle carrier also prevents its possible loss by theft.

WARNING!
Personal injury or material damage due to loss of the bicycle carrier during the journey. A loose connection between the bicycle carrier and trailer coupling can lead to detachment of the bicycle carrier.

• Check the bicycle carrier for secure attachment.
• Repeat steps 4 to 8 in the event of a loose connection. If this brings about no impro-vement, the quick-fastener may need to be adjusted, see chapter “Maintenance”.

WARNING!
Personal injury or material damage due to unsecure registration plate holder.
If the registration plate holder is not secured by the locking bolt, it could become detached during the journey.

1. Withdraw the locking bolt.
2. Fold down the registration plate holder until it is heard to engage.
3. Release the locking bolt and let it snap into the hole of the license plate holder.

ATTENTION!
Personal injury or material damage possible due to loose parts.
Improperly tightened wing screws on the rails of the bicycle carrier can become loose during the journey, resulting in the loss of the screws and rails. 4Tighten all wing screws on the rails handtight before starting the journey.

WARNING!
Personal injury due to not being seen by other road-users.
Driving with a defective lighting system can lead to accidents.

• Check the correct operation of the lighting system before the start of every journey.
• Replace any defective bulbs.
• Check the connection between the plug and coupling.

Mounting bicycles

ATTENTION!
Personal injury or material damage possible due to loose parts.
Improperly tightened parts on the bicycles can become loose during the journey.

• Remove all parts not firmly attached to the bicycle, such as bicycle pumps, panniers, navigation devices or batteries.

NOTE
In order to improve the driving characteristics of your vehicle, mount the heavier bicycle first.
If carrying only one bicycle, this should be mounted in the rail closest to the rear of the vehicle.

WARNING!
Personal injury or material damage due to loss of the bicycles.
Carrying bicycles without using the safety straps can lead to accidents

• Before the start of every journey, check the correct and firm attachment of the strap around the bikes and the U-shaped bracket of the carrier (see Step 9).
• Before the start of every journey, check the correct and firm attachment of both straps around the front wheel, and the strap around the rear wheel of the bicycle.
• Tighten the straps if necessary.
• Before the start of every journey, check that the straps are not worn or damaged.
• Worn or damaged straps must be replaced with undamaged straps before the start of the journey. The straps used must be approved by EAL GmbH.

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

• Check the bicycles for secure and complete attachment.
• Repeat steps 1 to 6 of this chapter in the event of a loose connection.

Tilting the bicycle carrier, access to the luggage space

ATTENTION!
Material damage due to opening tailgate. The tailgate could impact against the bicycle carrier and be damaged.

• Switch off electric tailgates and operate them manually.
• Fold down the bicycle carrier before opening the tailgate.

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

• Make sure that there is nothing under the carrier.
• Keep all body parts, and particularly your head, clear, and maintain a suitable safety distance. 4Hold the carrier by the U-bracket when folding it down.

CAUTION!
Personal injury or material damage possible when folding up the carrier.
Body parts or objects between the carrier and the vehicle when it is folded up may be trapped.

• 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 during the journey.
A bicycle carrier which is not folded up can result in detachment of the carrier or the coupling.

• Fold the carrier up before the start of the journey.
• Check that the bicycle carrier is correctly engaged and the rotary knob is set to “locked”. Lock the carrier if necessary as described above and set the rotary knob to “locked”.

Dismantling the bicycle carrier

First release the locking bolt behind the registration plate holder.

To dismantle the bicycle carrier, proceed in the reverse order to fitting.

Carrying the bicycle carrier without the transport bag

Stowing the bicycle carrier in the transport bag

Cleaning and Care

• The bicycle carrier can be cleaned with a mild detergent, warm water, and/or a soft cloth.
• Remove coarse dirt and dust in advance. Do not use solvents or similar cleaners, as these could damage the bicycle carrier.
• Allow the bicycle carrier to dry by itself. Do not use a hairdryer or other heated appliances to speed up the drying process.
• Clean the bicycle carrier regularly in coastal areas and in the case of use in winter con-ditions, to rinse off salt and prolong the life of the bicycle carrier. In prolonged periods without use (e.g. over winter), store the bicycle carrier in a place that is dry and protected, to prolong its life.

Maintenance

Before each trip, check the bicycle carrier for wear.
Defective metal parts and tightening straps in particular must be replaced.
Please refer to our customer service for the replacement of parts. Any modification of original parts and materials or the construction of bicycle carrier can adversely affect its safety and serviceability. The steel parts of the bicycle carrier are protected at the factory against corrosion using a powder coating. If this paint coating is damaged, please have the damage repaired professionally as soon as possible.
Under normal conditions, the bicycle carrier only requires cleaning and is otherwise maintenance free.

Adjustment of the quick release fastener
Only perform this maintenance operation if the bicycle carrier cannot be mounted firmly to the trailer coupling, as described in the chapter „Mounting“.

• Remove the bicycle carrier from the trailer coupling as described in „Dismantling“.
• Remove the dust cap.
• Loosen the locking nut slightly, as shown in the illustration.
• Screw in the setting screw one quarter of a turn.
• Tighten the locking nut.
• Check whether the carrier is now firmly seated on the trailer coupling as described in „Mounting“. If not, repeat steps described above.

Disposal

• 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 forM5 of re-utilising old appliances!
• Dispose of the bicycle rack in accordance with the laws and conditions in your country.

Contact

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

Spare parts overview

Exploded drawing

No.| Spare part no.| Quantity| Part designation
---|---|---|---
1| pre-assembled| 1| U – bracket

and Basic carrier

2| 90251| 1| U-washer M6
3| 90799| 1| Quick-fastener
4| 90321| 1| U-washer M10
5| pre-assembled| 1| Bolt ø 10 mm
6| pre-assembled| 1| Socket-head bolt M10 x 80 mm
7| 90320| 1| Self-locking nut M10
8| 90321| 1| U-washer M10
9| pre-assembled| 1| Guide eye
10| pre-assembled| 1| Quick-fastener tension spring
11| pre-assembled| 1| Socket-head bolt M6 x 80 mm
12| 90604| 4| Steel wheel rail
13| pre-assembled| 4| Support table end-cap
14| pre-assembled| 2| Plastic carrying handle
15| 90666| 4| Wheel blocker, pre-assembled
16| 90605| 8| Wheel rail end-cap
17| 90716| 1| Support table right with registration plate holder
18| 90254| 2| U-washer M5
19| Vermonters| 4| Bolt M5 x 50 mm
20| Vermonters| 4| Cap nut M5
21| Vermonters| 4| Cap nut M5
22| Vermonters| 2| Lamp holder bracket
23| 11500| 1| Tinted glass right
24| 90414| 1| Registration plate holder
25| 90321| 8| U-washer M10
26| 90254| 4| U-washer M5
27| 90250| 1| Selbstsichernde Mutter M5
28| 90320| 4| Self-locking nut M10
29| 90250| 2| Self-locking nut M5
30| 90405| 1| Bolt M5 x 25 mm
31| vormontiert| 1| Unlocking lever
32| vormontiert| 1| Locking catch
No.| Spare part no.| Quantity| Part designation
---|---|---|---
33| 90251| 1| U-washer M6
34| 90253| 1| Self-locking nut M6
35| pre-assembled| 1| Clamping lever
36| pre-assembled| 1| Locking catch knob
37| 90675| 4| Nut cover cap M10
38| pre-assembled| 4| Hinge protector
39| pre-assembled| 4| Socket-head bolt M10 x 30 mm
40| pre-assembled| 4| Socket-head bolt M8 x 25 mm
41| pre-assembled| 4| Nut M8
42| pre-assembled| 1| Registration plate holder Riveted to Part 17
43| 90422| 2| Bolt M5 x 10 mm
44| pre-assembled| 4| Bolt M5 x 55 mm
45| pre-assembled| 4| Sleeve M5 x 35 mm
46| pre-assembled| 4| Rear light holder Retaining arm
47| 11503| 1| Rear left tinted glass light
48| 90717| 1| Support table left
49| 90551| 8| Fixing bolt M6 x 20 mm
50| 90230| 4| Fixing strap small
51| 90251| 8| U-washer M6
52| 90515| 8| Wing nut M6
53| 90224| 1| Safety strap in accessory bag
54| 11231| 1| Frame holder long
55| 11230| 1| Frame holder short
57| 90230| 2| Fixing strap small in accessory bag
58| 90715| 1| EGBE in accessory bag
59| 90754| 1| Bag
60| 11502| 1| Lamp right
61| 11501| 1| Tinted glass left
62| 11504| 1| Lamps complete with cable
63| 11505| 1| Cable harness for rear lights

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