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CONTENTS
Bicycle rack AMBER 1 for trailer tow bar
1. PROPER USE OF THE PRODUCT _____________________7
2. SCOPE OF DELIVERY ___________________________7
3. SPECIFICATIONS _____________________________7
4. COUPLING REQUIREMENTS _______________________7
5. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS __________________________7
6. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS _______________________8
6.1 MOUNTING THE BICYCLE RACK_____________________8
6.1.1 MOUNTING THE WHEEL RAILS _____________________8
6.1.2 MOUNTING THE LAMP MOUNT ____________________8
6.1.3 MOUNTING THE U-TUBE ________________________9
6.1.4 MOUNTING THE FRAME HOLDER ___________________9
6.1.5 MOUNTING THE LICENSE PLATE HOLDER _______________9
6.1.6 LAYING THE ELECTRICAL CABLES ___________________9
6.1.7 MOUNTING THE SHORT TENSIONING STRAP _____________9
6.1.8 MOUNTING THE PLASTIC COVER ____________________10
6.2 MOUNTING THE BICYCLE RACK ON THE TRAILER TOW BAR ____10
6.3 MOUNTING THE BICYCLE TO THE BICYCLE RACK __________10
7. MAINTENANCE AND CARE _______________________11
8. NOTES REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ________11
9. CONTACT INFORMATION ________________________11
WARNING
1 x Base frame
2 x Wheel rail halves
1 x Lamp mount set
1 x U-tube
1 x Frame holder, short
1 x Plastic cover
3 x Tensioning strap, short
1 x Safety strap
1 x License plate holder
1 x Operating instructions
1 x Permit
1 x Padlock with key
4 x Lock screw M6 x 50 [mm]
4 x Washer 17.8 x 6.5 x 1.1 [mm]
4 x Nut M6
1 x Cross-headed screw M5 x 12 [mm]
1 x Washer 9.8 x 5.4 x 0.9 [mm]
2 x Cross-headed screw M5 x 35 [mm]
2 x Spring washer 8.1 x 5.5 x 1.2 [mm]
2 x Washer 9.7 x 5.3 x 0.9 [mm]
2 x Lock screw M8 x 60 [mm]
2 x Washer 15.8 x 8.5 x 1.1 [mm]
2 x Knob nut M8
Cable ties
1. 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 one bicycle.
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.
Please read the operating instructions carefully prior
to use and observe all safety instructions!
Non-compliance can lead to personal injuries, damage
to the device or your property!
Please retain the original packaging, the proof of
purchase as well as these instructions for subsequent
reference! When passing on the product, please
include these operating instructions as well.
Please check content of package for integrity and
completeness prior to use!
2. SCOPE OF DELIVERY
3. SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: approx. 9.5 kg
Payload: 30 kg
D-value: 7.6 kN
Electrical connection: 13-pin
• 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:
4. COUPLING REQUIREMENTS
5. 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 recommen-
ded by the manufacturer!
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.
Manufacturer
Test symbol
Suitable for
Westfalia
F 4192
Audi A4
F 3830
Audi A6
F 4112
Audi A8
Personal injury or property damage due to changed vehicle driving
characteristics.
Personal injury or property damage due to loss of the bicycles.
• Driving without safety straps can lead to accidents.
• Before embarking on any journey, check the correct and fi rm seating of the
strap around the bicycles and U-shaped bar 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 bicycle.
• 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.
• Driving with the mounted bicycle rack will aff ect the driving characteri-
stics 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.
