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The warnings and installation instructions must be read and closely followed before using the bicycle rack.
This should be kept for future use, and for
safe usage.
Failure to follow the warnings, the installation instructions and the maintenance instructions will invalidate the warranty.
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The installation instructions must be closely followed before any use of the product.
They should be kept in a safe place.
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The bicycle rack that you have bought is suitable for a maximum of 4 bicycles.
The use of this bicycle rack is dependent on the characteristics of your
towbar ("S" maximum permissible load).
- Please see above for a table of recommendations for the minimum "S" loads that your towbar must have in order to be compatible with a load of 1 to 4
bicycles:
W
arning!! If you wish to carry 4 bicycles, please ensure that the "S" permissible load on the identification plate of your towbar is su
fficient (see table
above)
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arning!!: If you do not adhere to these recommendations, you risk damaging your towbar and your vehicle.
W
e do not accept any responsibility when
recommendations are not followed.
Warning!!:
The maximum permissible load on the bicycle rack is 60 kg, equivalent to a maximum of 15 kg per bicycle.
- Before installation of the bicycle rack, please ensure that the mounting device is compatible with your vehicle. If you have any doubt, please ask the
advice of a sales representative or a technician.
- Each bicycle being of a di
f
ferent shape, it is your responsibility to check the compatibility of your bicycle with the bicycle rack. For bicycles without an
upper bar
, an additional bar is available at your retaile
r
.
This can be added to the bicycle so that it may be placed on the bicycle rack.
- For child's bicycles, compatibility is not guaranteed.
W
arning: Failure to follow the installation instructions may cause significant damage to your vehicle and may endanger you and others.
The manufac-
turer will not accept any responsibility in this case.
This bicycle rack is supplied as standard with a 7 point female electric plug.
Y
our vehicle may have a 13 point electric plug. In this case, it is necessary
to use an adaptor with a 7 point entry and a 13 point exit.
Y
ou will find this adaptor in your local Norauto store.
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Road safety information:
- Whatever country you use your bicycle rack in, respect the highway code. Never drive with the bicycle rack attached without bicycles on.
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The number plate and signal lights must be visible. Make sure that your bicycle rack does not hide them, if necessary add an extra number plate and
lights.
- Never drive o
f
f-road with bicycles mounted on the bicycle rack.
- During transport, it is advisable to regularly check that the bicycle rack and the bicycles are safely attached.
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Avoid:
Poor roads, sharp acceleration and braking, bad linkages.
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We advise you:
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o slow down significantly before speed bumps or any other obstacle.
- To drive smoothl
y, to look ahead and to limit your speed in corners.
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Checks before and during travel:
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The driver of the vehicle has sole responsibility for the good condition and the correct fixing of the bicycle rack.
- For complete safet
y, the bicycle rack must be assembled and installed closely following the installation instructions.
- Before departure, check that the light unit is working.
- No object that could fall o
f
f should be left on the bicycles during transport.
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ake any detachable items o
f
f the bicycles (accessories, bottles, etc.).
- Check the state of the straps and other fastening devices, re-tighten them if needed.
- Be sure to secure the bicycles and the bicycle rack with straps that are in good condition.
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The bicycle rack increases the length of the vehicle and bicycles can change its width and height. Be careful when reversing.
- Replace damaged or worn-out items immediatel
y.
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The bicycle rack must always be in its locked in position during travel.
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The vehicle may behave di
f
ferently in corners or when braking when the load is in place. Speed limits and other relevant rules must of course be
respected.
- In addition, you should adapt the speed of the vehicle to the conditions, and take into account the safety considerations related to bicycle transport.
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ransport of tandem bicycles is not permitted.
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ransport of electric bicycles is not advised.
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The manufacturer does not accept any responsibility for bodily and/or material damage resulting from erroneous mounting or usage.
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The equipment must not be modified in any way.
- If the vehicle is equipped with an automatic opening system for the boot, it is advisable to disable it or to only open the boot manually when the bicycle
rack is installed.
- For vehicle models whose approval dates from before 01/10/1998, the bicycle rack or the transported load must not hide the third brake light.
- Exhaust fumes being hot, never put tires or the bicycle rack's straps in front of the exhaust pipe.
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The bicycle rack is designed so that it can be tipped, it is however possible that the boot door can not be opened despite this tipping.
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Maintenance of the bicycle rack:
- Do not use chemical or aggressive products to clean the bicycle rack.
- Immediately replace any defective item and do not use the bicycle rack before complete reparation.
- Remove the bicycle rack from the vehicle in car washes.
- Store your bicycle rack carefully together with the mounting instructions after each use.
■Техническое обслуживание велокрепления:
- Не использовать химические и агрессивные вещества для чистки велокрепления.
- Немедленно заменять любую неисправную деталь идентичной деталью и не использовать -велокрепления до полного выполнения ремонта.
- Снимать велокрепление на автомойках.
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Убирать велокрепление после каждого использования , тщательно следуя инструкциям руководства по монтажу.
