EUFAB 11846 Aluminium Caravan A Frame Bike Carrier Instruction Manual

EUFAB 11846 Aluminium Caravan A Frame Bike Carrier

Specifications

• Article Number: 11846
• Product Name: Aluminium Caravan A-Frame Bike Carrier, BC 260, Black
• Material: Aluminium
• Weight: Eigengewicht
• Max Load Capacity: Nutzlast (max.)
• Frame Diameter: Rahmendurchmesser
• Max Wheelbase: Radstand (max.)
• Rail Spacing: Schienenabstand

Safety Instructions
Ensure to read and understand all safety instructions provided in the manual before using the bike carrier.

Proper Installation

1. Fit the bicycle carrier to the caravan A-frame as per the provided instructions.
2. Securely mount the bicycles on the carrier following the guidelines.
3. Adjust the carrier for easy access to the storage space as needed.

Maintenance and Cleaning
Regularly inspect and maintain the bike carrier to ensure safe and optimal performance. Clean it as needed with a mild detergent and water.

Disposal
Follow local regulations for the proper disposal of the bike carrier at the end of its lifecycle.

Accessory
Note that certain accessories mentioned in the manual may not be included in the standard package

FAQ

1. Q: How much weight can the bike carrier support?
   A: The maximum load capacity of the bike carrier is specified as Nutzlast (max.) in the technical data section.

FOREWORD

These fitting instructions will assist you with the proper and safe fitting of the bicycle carrier.

OBLIGATIONS REGARDING THESE FITTING INSTRUCTIONS

Every person who fits, cleans or disposes of this bicycle carrier must have taken note of and understood the complete contents of these fitting instructions.
Keep these fitting instructions ready to hand and safe at all times.
Hand on these fitting instructions when removing or passing on the bicycle carrier.

PROPER USE
The bicycle carrier BC260 is used for the transport of max. two bicycles. The bike carrier may only be mounted on a caravan A-frame. The permissible carrying capacity of the bicycle carrier must not be exceeded under any circumstances.

Proper use also includes the observation of all information provided in these fitting instructions, and in particular the safety instructions. Any other form of use constitutes improper use, and can result in personal injury or material damage. EAL GmbH accepts no liability for damage resulting from improper use.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – EXPLANATION OF THE CATEGORIES

You will find in these instructions the following categories of safety instructions

WARNING!
Personal injury possible:
Instructions under the heading WARNING! warn of potentially impending danger. Failure to avoid such danger may 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. Facilitates the operation or fitting of the product or serves for better understanding.

The safety symbol used does not replace the text of the safety instruction. Read the safety instruction and follow it exactly!

TECHNICAL DATA

The bicycle carrier is suitable for the transport of two bicycles at most. Please note that the maximum payload of your caravan may not exceed, just as you may not exceed the maximum permissible ball load of the tow bar.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Follow the fitting instructions carefully. Failure to follow the instructions can lead to personal injuries and material damage.
If you are not sure about correct fitting, ask your dealer or the manufacturer for further information. Neither the manufacturer nor dealer are liable for damages which are due to improper use or fitting.
Check the bicycle carrier and the load regularly: you are required to do so and may be held liable in case of damage.

WARNING!
Personal injury or material damage due to changed vehicle with caravan driving characteristics. Driving with the bicycle carrier fitted will affect the driving characteristics of your vehicle with caravan combination.

• Adjust your speed to the new driving characteristics.
• Never exceed a speed of 100 km/h.
• Avoid sudden and jerky steering movements.
• The maximum scissor angle that the vehicle and the caravan can make becomes smaller.

WARNING!
Personal injury or material damage due to overloading.
Exceeding the max. carrying capacity of the bicycle carrier or the permissible bearing load of the trailer coupling or the permissible overall caravan weight can lead to serious accidents.

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

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 frame holder bracket of the carrier.
• 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 improperly locked bicycle carrier. Driving with an extended bicycle carrier can lead to accidents.
The moving parts of bicycle carrier constitute a source of danger if not properly fitted.

• Never drive with an extended bicycle carrier.
• Ensure that the bicycle carrier is always locked with both locking pins.

WARNING!
Personal injury or material damage due to projecting parts.
Parts projecting beyond the edge of the vehicle, caravan or bicycle carrier can cause personal injury or material damage when driving.

• Fit only such parts which do not project beyond the edge of the vehicle, caravan or bicycle carrier.

WARNING!
Personal injury or material damage due to tarpaulins.
Tarpaulins increase the air resistance. They can become loose and fly about leading to serious accidents.

• Never use tarpaulins or covers.

WARNING!
Personal injury or material damage due to loss of the bicycles.
After the attachment, the carrier first settles properly into the A-frame after driving several kilometres.

• Check the attachment of the carrier for secure attachment after driving several kilometres.
• Redo the attachment if it is loose.

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

• Switch off electric tailgates and operate them manually.

SCOPE OF DELIVERY

FITTING THE BICYCLE CARRIER TO THE CARAVAN A-FRAME
Park your caravan on a level surface. Apply 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.

Slide the U-tube into the U-tube holders.

Secure this U-tube with the supplied carriage bolts (M8x60), washers and plastic rotary knobs. Make sure the plastic rotary knobs are on the frontside (see drawing).

Place the frame holders on the U-tube.

Find the most suitable place on the caravan A-frame.

WARNING!
Material damage due to the assembly of the bike carrier on the caravan A-frame.
Take care when placing the bike carrier on the caravan A-frame that the bicycle carrier cannot cause damage to the vehicle or caravan during use.

• Keep a sufficient distance between the vehicle and the bicycle carrier, place the bicycle carrier as far as possible towards the front of the caravan.
• Keep a sufficient distance between the caravan storage door and the bicycle carrier.
• The maximum scissor angle that the vehicle and the caravan can make becomes smaller.

Prepare the caravan A-frame for the assembly of the bicycle carrier.

Remove the A-frame cover from the A-frame (1) or drill holes in the A-frame cover for the U-bolts (2).

If necessary, use the spacer blocks to compensate the bulging of the plastic A-frame cover. 1 block for 3cm increase, 2 blocks for 6cm increase.

The carrier is secured to the frame with the four supplied fastening sets. NOTE: two right and two left brackets are available (see drawing below). First of all, you must place the U-bolt around the frame from the underside. Next, secure the bracket to lock the carrier with the washers (M6) and nuts (M6). Do not completely secure the brackets, so that the carrier can still be moved a little bit. If the carrier is in its correct position, all nuts can be tightened firmly. Shorten the ends of the U-bolts and cover them with the plastic caps so that they do not cause any danger in the use.

To make sure that the carrier remains in its position, it must be secured with the four screws. To do so, 4 small holes (3 mm) must be drilled in the base part, after which the clamp and the base frame can be screwed together.

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

• Check the bicycle carrier for secure attachment.
• Replace damaged and / or defective parts.

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 and caravan combination, mount the heavier bicycle first. If carrying only one bicycle, this should be mounted in the rail closest to the front of the caravan.

NOTE
The wheel holders are adjustable to guarantee the optimal stability of your bike. Try the first time which position in your situation works best (and is the most stable position).

ATTENTION!
Personal injury or material damage possible due to loose parts.
Improperly tightened wing nuts on the rails of the bicycle carrier can become loose during the journey, resulting in the loss of the nuts and rails.

• Tighten all wing nuts on the rails hand tight before starting the journey.

NOTE
The frame holders are flexible to place on your bicycle. Try the first time which position in your situation works best (and most stable affirmative is). It is important to place the frame holder as high as possible, giving maximum stability.

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
• Frame holder bracket of the carrier (see step 5).
• 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 bicyce can lead to detachment of the connection and loss of the bicycle.

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

SLIDING THE BICYCLE CARRIER, ACCESS TO THE STORAGE SPACE

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

• Switch off electric tailgates and operate them manually.

ATTENTION!
Material damage caused by the opening of the storage door.
The storage door can come into contact with the bicycles and / or bike carrier and get damaged.

• Always ensure that the bicycle carrier is completely pushed forward before you open the storage door.
• Carefully open the storage door.

CAUTION!
Personal injury or material damage due to sudden sliding of the carrier.
Body parts or objects under or in front of the carrier when it sliding forward 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.
• Hold the base frame of the bike carrier with both hands and slide the bike carrier forward in a controlled manner (see Figure 2).

CAUTION!
Personal injury or material damage possible when sliding back the carrier.
Body parts or objects that are located between the bike carrier and the caravan storage can be injured or damaged.

• Make sure that there is nothing between the carrier and the caravan storage.
  Hold the base frame of the bike carrier with both hands and slide the bike carrier backwards (see Figure 4).

WARNING!
Personal injury or material damage possible due to loss of the bicycle carrier during the journey.
A bicycle carrier which is slide backwards and locked can result in detachment of the carrier or damage on the vehicle.

• Slide the bicycle carrier backwards before the start of the journey (see figure 4).
• The sliding mechanism locks back (you hear two clicks) by sliding back the entire bicycle carrier. Both levers are in the low position (see figure 5).

MAINTAINING, CLEANING AND CARE

• Check the bicycle carrier for wear before the start of every journey.
• Defective metal parts and 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.
• After sliding the bicycle carrier forward for entering the caravan storage, always slide the bicycle carrier back into the transport position so that no dirt or dust can remain in the sliding mechanism and limit a smooth sliding. In case of fouling of the sliding mechanism, rinse it with water.
• The bicycle carrier can be cleaned with a mild cleaning agent, with warm water and/or a soft cloth. First remove any coarse dirt and dust.
• Do not use any solvents or similar cleaning agents, since these can  damage the bicycle carrier.
• Clean the bicycle carrier regularly when used in coastal areas or in winter conditions in order to wash off any salt and prolong the service life of the bicycle carrier.

DISPOSAL
Local regulations must be observed for the disposal of the product.
The packaging should also be sorted by type and disposed of in the relevant collection containers.
Further information is available from your communal disposal point.

ACCESSORY (not included)
With the optional ride-on ramp, Item no. 11899 you can simply drive your bicycle on the bike carrier without lifting.

EXPLODED VIEW

EAL GmbH

• Otto-Hausmann-Ring 107
• 42115 Wuppertal
• Deutschland / Germany / Allemagne

+ 49 (0)202 42 92 83 0
+ 49 (0) 202 42 92 83 – 160

info@eal-vertrieb.com www.eal- vertrieb.com

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