EUFAB 12011LAS Bicycle Mounting on the Towbar Instruction Manual

Art. no. 12011LAS
Bicycle carrier PREMIUM
Operating instructionshttps://webshop.eal- vertrieb.com © EAL GmbH, 12011LAS, 01. 2024

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 readytohand and safe at all times.
Hand on these fitting instructions when removing or passing on the bicycle carrier.

Proper Use
The Premium 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.
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 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. 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
D = Safety strap for bicycle frame
E = Transport bag

Technical Data

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.

Coupling Requirements

• The trailer tow bar must be approved in its construction.
• Ball and ball rod must have been forged in one piece.
• Only mount the bicycle rack on a coupling of St52-3 steel, GGG52 grey or higher quality cast iron.
• Not suitable for GGG40 ball rods.
• The D-value of the tow bar must be at least 7.6 kN.
• Never mount the carrier on a tow bar made of aluminium, other light metals or plastic.
• These are manufactured for the following vehicles, e.g. by Westfalia:

Observe the tow bar manufacturer information on your type plate.
If in doubt, ask your manufacturer directly whether their trailer tow bar is suitable.

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!
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 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 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 6, section „ Mounting bicycles“).
▶ 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 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.
▶ Disassemble the bicycle carrier when not in use.

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 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.
▶ 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 flat surface.
▶ Apply the handbrake.

WARNING!
Injury to people or damage to property due to damaged bicycle carrier.
Damage to the carrier, e.g. due to bent parts, cracks or scratches, precludes safe functioning of the carrier.
▶ Do not fit the bicycle carrier if there is any damage.
▶ Proceed as described in the chapter on 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!
Injury to people or damage to property 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 improvement, the quick fastener may need to be adjusted, see chapter “Maintenance”.

WARNING!
Personal injury due to not being seen by other roadusers.
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.

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 clicks into place.
▶ 3. Release the locking bolt and let it engage in the hole of the license plate holder.

Mounting bicycles

ATTENTION!
Injury to people or damage to property is possible due to parts flying around.
Parts on the bicycles that are not screwed on securely can become detached during the journey.

▶ Remove all parts that are not securely connected to the bicycle, e.g. air pumps, panniers, navigation devices or batteries.
▶ Also remove all parts that generate additional resistance, e.g. such as luggage baskets and child seats.

NOTE
To improve the handling of your vehicle, it is best to fit the heaviest bicycle first.
Also, if you are fitting only one bicycle, you should place the bicycle in the rail that is 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 9-10).
▶ 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 toloss 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.
▶ Hold 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 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
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

+49 (0)202 42 92 83 0
+49 (0) 202 42 92 83 – 160
info@eal-vertrieb.com
www.eal-vertrieb.com

EAL GmbH
Otto-Hausmann-Ring 107
42115 Wuppertal, Deutschland
+49 (0)202 42 92 83 0
+49 (0) 202 42 92 83 – 160
info@eal-vertrieb.com
www.eal-vertrieb.com

References

• vertrieb.com
• EAL GmbH | Startseite | Fahrradträger, Wohnwagenzubehör, Autozubehör

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