EUFAB 11521 Hitch Bike Carrier Instruction Manual

Bicycle carrier PREMIUM
2 / 2 PLUS / 3

Operating instructions

PREMIUM 2
Item no. 11521
PREMIUM 2 PLUS
Item no. 11523
PREMIUM 3
Item no. 11522

Information on these operating instructions

Foreword
These fitting instructions will assist you with the

• proper and
• safe

fitting of the PREMIUM 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 is used for the transport of max. two bicycles. It must be mounted only on trailer couplings which meet the requirements specified in the chapter “Coupling requirements”. The permissible carrying capacity of the bicycle carrier must not be  exceeded under any circumstances roper 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!

Scope of delivery

A = Bicycle carrier
B = 2 keys
C = 2 safety straps for front wheels, PREMIUM 2
(3 safety straps for front wheels, PREMIUM 3)
D = 1 Safety strap for bicycle frame
E = Transport bag

Technical data

| PREMIUM 2
PREMIUM 2 PLUS| PREMIUM 3
---|---|---
Item no.:| 11521| 11522
Material:| Steel
Aluminium| Steel
Aluminium
Carrying capacity, max.:| 17 kg| 21 kg
Carrying
capacity, max.:| 60 kg| 60 kg

The max.carrying capacity of the bicycle carrier and the permissible bearing load of the trailer coupling must not be exceeded.
The bicycle carrier and load must not exceed the permissible overall weight, or the permissible axle load of the vehicle.

Examples for PREMIUM 2 / PLUS

Max. bearing
load Trailer
coupling| Weight
Bicycle carrier| Max. carrying
capacity on
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!

Examples for PREMIUM 3

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Coupling requirement

WARNING!
Personal injury is possible due to breakage of the trailer coupling.
The coupling could break if the bicycle carrier is fitted to a coupling made of too soft a material.

• Fit the bicycle carrier only to a coupling made of steel St52, grey cast iron GG52 or higher quality.
• Never fit the bicycle carrier to a coupling made of aluminium, other light metals or plastic.

Fit the bicycle carrier only to trailer couplings with the following properties:
Material:……………min. steel St52 or grey cast iron GG52
D-value:……………………………….. ≥ 7,6 kN

Note the instructions of the coupling manufacture.

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.

NOTE
European operating approval has been obtained for this bicycle carrier. This is supplied with the carrier, and must be carried when using the carrier.

The legal regulations and provisions on the transport of goods on the back of your vehicle apply when driving with a mounted bicycle carried.

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

• Adjust your speed to the new driving
  characteristics.

• Never exceed a speed of 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 overloading.
Exceeding the max. carrying capacity of the bicycle carrier or the permissible bearing load of the trailer coupling or the permissible overall 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 U-shaped bracket of the carrier (see Step 10).
• efore the start of every journey, check theB 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 incompletely fitted bicycle carrier.
Driving with a folded bicycle carrier can lead to accidents.
The moving parts of bicycle carrier constitute a source of danger if not properly fitted.

• Remove the bicycle carrier if it is not needed.
• Never drive with a folded bicycle carrier.

WARNING!
Personal injury or material damage due to projecting parts.
Parts projecting beyond the edge of the vehicle 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 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 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 coupling after driving several kilometres.

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

WARNING!
Personal injury or material damage due to the breaking off of the bicycle carrier.
Driving with a mounted bicycle carrier over difficult terrain can lead to the carrier breaking off.

• Do not use the bicycle carrier when driving over difficult terrain.

Only suitable for use on the hitch of a passenger car

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.

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

• Fit an exhaust deflector if necessary.

Before first use

Fitting the registration plate to the bicycle carrier

Fitting and use

Fitting the bicycle carrier to the trailer coupling

• Park your vehicle 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.
• 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 or defective 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 unsecure bicycle carrier.
If the lever is not secured by locking, the bicycle carrier could become detached from the vehicle during the journey

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

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

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

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

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 improvement, 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 allow it to engage in the hole in the registration plate holder.

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 10).
• 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 10 of this chapter in the event of a loose connection.

PREMIUM 3: Assembly of a third bicycle

NOTE
The assembly of a third bicycle is done using the free wheel stoppers on the tyres as with the attachment of the first and second bicycles. The third bicycle is additionally connected to the centre bicycle frame with the short lock bracket.

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.
• Hold the carrier by the U-bracket when folding it down. With your foot loosen the locking device (1.) and then tilt the carrier downward with your hand (2.)

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

Stowing the bicycle carrier in the transport bag

Cleaning and care

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.
Leave the bicycle carrier to dry on its own. Do not use any electrical driers 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 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.

Maintenance

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.
The steel parts of the bicycle carrier are protected in the works against corrosion by a powder-paint coating. If this paint coating is damaged, please have the damage rectified professionally as soon as possible.
Under normal conditions and use, the bicycle carrier only requires cleaning, and is otherwise maintenance-free.

Adjustment of the quick-fastener
Carry out this maintenance operation only if the bicycle carrier cannot be fitted firmly to the trailer coupling, as described in the chapter “Fitting”.

• Remove the bicycle carrier from the trailer coupling, as described under “Dismantling”.
• Remove the dust protection 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 under “Fitting”. If not, repeat the above steps.

Disposal

Environmental note
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

EAL GmbH
Otto-Hausmann-Ring 107
42115 Wuppertal
Germany

Telefon: +49 (0) 202 42 92 83 – 0
Telefax: +49 (0) 202 42 92 83 160
E-mail: info@eal-vertrieb.com

Appendix – Plug assignment

Plug assignment
The bicycle carrier is equipped with a lighting system. This is connected to the socket on the trailer coupling with a13pin plug. If your vehicle has a 7-pin connection instead of a 13-pin one, the corresponding assignments are listed below. This information is only  for the retrofitting by a specialised dealer. A retrofitting by non-trained persons is not permitted.

7 Pin

13 Pin

Appendix – Spare parts overview – Exploded drawing

60mm x25mm

26| pre-assembled
90852| 3| Foot plastic
27| pre-assembled
90853| 3| Screw foot M6 x 40mm
28| pre-assembled
90854| 2| Allen wrench

M8 x 45mm

29| pre-assembled
90855| 4| Stopper for no. 19 35mm x 35mm
30| pre-assembled
90252| 2| Washer M8
31| pre-assembled
90255| 2| Self-locking nutM8
32| pre-assembled
90856| 8| Cover cap hinge
33| pre-assembled
90320| 33| Self-locking nut M10
34| pre-assembled
90321| 34| Washer M10
35| pre-assembled
90857| 35| Inner pane M10
36| pre-assembled
90858| 36| Allen wrench

M10 x 80mm

37| pre-assembled
90858| 37| Allen wrench

M10 x 80mm

38| permanently
assembled 90859| 38| Spring for locking no. 39
39| permanently
assembled 90860| 39| Fold up locking mechanism
40| pre-assembled
90861| 40| “Kick plate for locking mechanism”
41| pre-assembled
90864| 41| Registration plate holder
42| permanently
assembled 90863| 42| Registration plate lock
43| pre-assembled
90871| 43| Registration plate mounting
44| permanently
assembled 90856| 44| Bolts
45| permanently
assembled 90866| 45| “Registration plate bracket- locking mechanism”
46| permanently
assembled 90867| 46| Holder locking mechanism
47| pre-assembled
90870| 47| Plastic cover wheel rail
48| pre-assembled
90869| 48| Lamp guard right
49| pre-assembled
11502| 49| Lamp complete right

EAL GmbH
Otto-Hausmann-Ring 107
42115 Wuppertal
GERMANY

References

• vertrieb.com

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