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1 x Bicycle rack, assembled
1 x U-bracket with frame holder
2 x quick release levers
2 x Allen screw M8 x 80
2 x screw housing
2 x nut M8
1. PROPER USE OF THE PRODUCT
2. SCOPE OF DELIVERY
This bicycle rack is mounted to the trailer tow bar of a car and is designed for
the transportation of one bicycles.
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.
WARNING
Read the operating instructions through carefully
prior to initial use and observe all of the safety notes!
Not observing such may lead to personal injury,
damage to the device or to your property!
Store the original packaging, the receipt and these
instructions so that they may be consulted at a later
date! When passing on the product, please include
these operating instructions as well.
Please check the contents of package for integrity and
completeness prior to use!
1. PROPER USE OF THE PRODUCT _____________________ 8
2. SCOPE OF DELIVERY ____________________________ 8
3. SPECIFICATIONS ______________________________ 8
3.1 COUPLING REQUIREMENTS _______________________ 8
4. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS __________________________ 8
5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS _______________________ 9
5.1 COMPLETING THE BICYCLE RACK ____________________ 9
5.1.1 MOUNTING THE U-SHAPED BRACKET _________________ 9
5.1.2 MOUNTING THE LICENSE PLATE HOLDER _______________ 10
5.1.3 MOUNTING THE TENSION LEVER ____________________ 10
5.2 MOUNTING THE BICYCLE RACK ON THE TRAILER TOW BAR _____ 10
5.3 DISMANTLING THE BICYCLE RACK ___________________ 11
5.4 MOUNTING THE SHORT TENSIONING STRAPS ____________ 11
5.5 MOUNTING THE BICYCLES TO THE REAR RACK ____________ 11
5.6 FOLDING THE BIKE RACK _________________________ 11
6. MAINTENANCE AND CARE ________________________ 12
7. TIPS AND TRICKS______________________________ 12
7.1 PIN ASSIGNMENT OF THE 13-PIN CONNECTOR ____________ 12
7.2 OPENING THE 13-PIN CONNECTOR ___________________ 12
7.3. CHANGING THE BULBS __________________________ 12
8. NOTES REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION _________ 13
9. CONTACT INFORMATION _________________________ 13
Bicycle rack CROW 1
CONTENT
1 x number plate holder
1 x tensioning lever
3 x short tension belts
1 x safety belt
1 x padlock with keys
1 x operating instructions
1 x registration papers
3. SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions (L x W x H): approx. 36 x 118 x 68 cm]
Folded:
approx. 71 x 64 x 25 [cm]
Electrical connection: 13-polig
D-value:
7.6 kN
Weight:
approx. 10,8 kg
Payload:
30 kg
Max. bike weight: 30 kg:
Permitted top speed: 130 km/h
• 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:
3.1 COUPLING REQUIREMENTS
4. 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!
Personal injury or property damage due to changed vehicle driving
characteristics.
• 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.
Personal injury or property damage due to loss of the bicycle.
• Driving without safety straps can lead to accidents.
• Before embarking on any journey, check the correct and fi rm seating of the
safety strap around the bicycles and U-shaped bracket 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 bicycles.
• 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.
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 possible due to an
incompletely mounted bicycle rack.
• Driving with the bicycle rack not fully assembled may result in accidents.
• The moving parts of the bicycle rack do not represent a source of danger
when fully mounted.
• Mount the bicycle rack completely before starting your journey.