Pinion C-Line C1.12, Owner'S Manual

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InstallatIon work
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InstallIng PInIon ChaIn tensIoner
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If a chain tensioner fails because of improper use, it can cause an accident.
the pinion chain tensioner is designed and intended exclusively for use with a pinion gearbox.
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Only ever install the pinion chain tensioner on the chain tensioner socket provided for this
purpose on your pinion gearbox.
stainless steel screws will cause corrosion on the gearbox housing.
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use original pinion screws exclusively.
the pinion chain tensioner can be installed in position a , b or C – depending on the
mounting position of your pinion gearbox.
make sure that your pinion chain tensioner can transfer the tension effect in full to your bicycle chain
in the position that you select, but also cannot contact the chain stay or tyre of your bicycle at any
position.
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remove chain.
Î Î
remove crank and chain ring – see
rePlaCIng ChaIn rIng
, page 26.
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tighten retaining screws (1) with a tightening torque of 4 n·m (35 lbf·in).
Î
Î
install crank and chain ring – see
rePlaCIng ChaIn rIng
, page 26.
Î Î
position chain and guide it through the tension mechanism.
(fig. 27)
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connect chain.
your chain has the correct length if the tension mechanism of the chain tensioner is
pretensioned (2) , but can still be moved upwards (3) .
In full-suspension bicycles, always check the chain length or the mobility of the
chain tensioner mechanism with the rear triangle suspension fully compressed!
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the installation of the pinion chain tensioner is complete.
4 N·m (35 lbf·in) max.
4 mm
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1
27
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3