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UNPACKING AND INITIAL ASSEMBLY 

 

 
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Assembling mainframe  

 

For assembly you can check our video or follow the description below. 

Video:  

https://youtu.be/oRrCPIIwDYQ

 

 

Description: 

1.

 

Place the wheel frames and the trunk with the connecting pipes on 
the floor as shown in the picture. Pay attention to the alignment of 
the trunk: 

short

 side (A

)

 below; 

long

 side (B

)

 above!  

Open the snap-locks (C) on the connecting tubes so that the wheel 
frames can be inserted. 
There is a reflector strip stitched on the outside of (B) for cross-
checking the side. 

 

Summary of Contents for DIY

Page 1: ...Operating instructions video assembly ...

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Page 3: ...read the following operating instructions carefully before using the product for the first time so that you can enjoy it for a long time without endangering yourself and others while using it If you are using the trailer on the road please note that the legal regulations regarding the use of bikes and bike trailers are different in every country Please comply with the laws and be thoughtful of the...

Page 4: ... and storage 22 5 Accessories 25 6 Road traffic licensing regulations 32 7 Maintenance care and disposal 33 8 Technical specifications 34 9 Guarantee and warranty 35 10 Imprint 36 NO PASSENGER TRANSPORT reacha cargo trailers are not designed or approved for passenger transport especially not for children ...

Page 5: ...e following product packages reacha DIY reacha cargo 20 reacha street 26 reacha beach 24 Components A B H C G G E D F I Mainframe Wheel frame right Mainframe Wheel frame left Trunk textile platform with two connecting pipes Tow bar right Tow bar left A F E D C B I H G Tow bar extension Wheels 2 each Bow Bike Connector ...

Page 6: ...argo 45 kg 65 kg Maximum cargo load cargo 35 kg 60 kg Support load on the spar 1 bis 7 5 kg n d While using it as a bike trailer in poor visibility at dusk or at night the correct lighting must be retrofitted according to the laws and regulations of the country in which it is used Not for use in Any use not listed above is prohibited and is to be done at your own risk This includes in particular t...

Page 7: ... the operating instructions which need to be specifically pointed out Risk of pinch There is a risk of fingers and hands getting caught in the moving parts and the snap locks while assembling and disassembling the trailer Loading and unloading Do not ever transport unsecured cargo Make sure that the cargo does not come into contact with the wheels there is a risk of your cargo getting damaged thro...

Page 8: ...he reacha Reacha is an un braked trailer The lighter the bike and the driver the higher the risk that the loaded reacha will cause the rear wheel of the bike to burst Children under the age of 16 are not allowed to use a bike trailer Requirements for the lead bike The lead bike must be approved for use with cargo trailers by the manufacturer Moreover it must be in a technically perfect state and c...

Page 9: ...d is too high the trailer may start to spin which can lead to accidents with life threatening consequences Let the brakes of your bike cool down during longer runs Please ensure that other users of the trailer too read the operating instructions carefully beforehand Use storage and transport The reacha models may only be transported inside motor vehicles even when disassembled Do not use the reach...

Page 10: ... de Incorrect assembly can lead to accidents with life threatening consequences Changes and modifications The reacha must not be modified or altered Extensions are also impermissible The use of the reacha with wheels other than the supplied ones is permitted only if they meet the requirements for use with reacha see page 15 Other modifications and changes may lead to accidents with life threatenin...

Page 11: ... and hands getting pinched Pay particular attention to the fact that no skin protrudes into the opening while snapping the clip Check delivery condition The reacha is delivered in a carton in a disassembled state Remove all package cushioning and packaging material and spread all parts The wheels may be packed in a separate box Check if the delivery contents include everything and check all parts ...

Page 12: ...ove and let it snap into place Ensure that there is nothing in the gap before you snap the clip into place Alternatively you can also hold the clip with your index finger and thumb and pull it vertically away from the tube to open the snap locks Attention When assembling and disassembling the trailer there is on the moving parts and the snap locks danger of pinching for fingers and hands If it is ...

Page 13: ...ion 1 Place the wheel frames and the trunk with the connecting pipes on the floor as shown in the picture Pay attention to the alignment of the trunk short side A below long side B above Open the snap locks C on the connecting tubes so that the wheel frames can be inserted There is a reflector strip stitched on the outside of B for cross checking the side C A B C C C ...

Page 14: ...necting pipes in the trunk 3 Close the snap locks at a desired hole position 4 The snap locks are in the correct position to close when exactly half a hole is visible It is best to leave the snap locks open until the drawbar is attached as this keeps the frame more mobile and makes it easier to attach the tubes 5 Attach the second wheel frame in the same way The mainframe is completely assembled a...

Page 15: ...go is on the right side see picture 1 2 Guide the bar extension with the holes upwards into the respective straight end of the bars Let the bar extension go up a few holes without closing the snap locks so that the tow bar can be adjusted flexibly in the next step 3 Insert the two curved ends of the tow bar with the snap lock open onto the tube ends of the mainframe Picture 3 1 ...

Page 16: ...fore it is easiest when the mainframe is mounted on the narrowest hole position of the mainframe Wheel assembly The wheel mounts of the reacha are designed for wheels with a hub width of 100mm with a minimum diameter of 20 and a maximum diameter of 26 The width of the tires must not exceed 4 0 The tightening torque for mounting must be between 5 0 and 7 5 Nm Only the wheels that meet these require...

Page 17: ...e used If you want to mount your own wheels use only those which correspond with the above mentioned specifications A quick release essentially consists of two operating elements The hand lever A on one side of the hub it converts the closing movement into clamping force via a lever The lock nut B on the other side Wheel assembly with quick releases Place the prepared frame with the wheels on the ...

Page 18: ...one hand while holding the hand lever with the other hand until you feel a slight resistance Then close the hand lever with the ball of your hand Finally it should be certainly difficult to move the lever but it should also be possible to completely close it If this is not the case open the lever halfway and increase clockwise or decrease counter clockwise the clamping force by turning the lock nu...

Page 19: ... 1 Open the Velcro of a sidewall and fold the two ends over the inner tube of the wheel mount 2 Position the Velcro strips on above the other and lock them by pressing them together 3 Follow the same procedure on the other side The trunk is completely assembled ...

Page 20: ...the trunk bottom the plastic plate inserted in it should ideally be replaced by a wooden board with the following dimensions 51 5 cm in length 38 5 cm in width and 6 10 mm in height The plastic plate can easily be pulled out of the trunk laterally and be used again CAUTION ...

Page 21: ... adjustment of the mainframe The mainframe of the reacha has a maximum inner width of 780 cm and outer width of 1075 cm This setting is reached when 6 holes are visible per bar Never set the mainframe wider than this setting otherwise the mainframe will not be sufficiently stable Failure to do so may lead to damage serious injuries or accidents with life threatening consequences WARNING ...

Page 22: ...es Make sure that no more than 6 holes are visible Otherwise sufficient stability is not guaranteed Close the snap locks on the connecting bars B 3 Pull the bar extension out of the bars until the tension in the tow bar decreases noticeably The wider you set the mainframe the further you have to set the tow bar extension Close the snap locks subsequently A A B 6 1 ...

Page 23: ...e of the tow bar with the snap locks open to reduce the torsion in the tow bar tubes 4 Open the snap locks of the tow bar at the connection to the frame and withdraw the spar Subsequently remove the main pipe from the side pipes 5 Open the snap locks on the mainframe and pull the wheel frames out of the central tubes Remove the trunk from the mainframe by opening the Velcro and removing the trunk ...

Page 24: ... there are Velcro pointing upward which you will use for closing the transport bag 2 Place the loose frame components in the trunk 3 Fold the side of the trunk against the above described Velcro over the frame parts 4 Pull the other side of the trunk over the frame parts and close the Velcro ...

Page 25: ...orted only inside your car otherwise it could get damaged Do not place heavy objects on the reacha otherwise the frame parts could be bent Do not store the reacha at temperatures below 20 degrees Celsius otherwise the textile of the trunk could be damaged Store the reacha only in a dry condition and protected from moisture otherwise there is a risk of mould formation Avoid keeping it in direct sun...

Page 26: ...eps mentioned on the following pages are required for this purpose The bow must be assembled properly otherwise there is a risk of accidents with damage and life threatening injuries When loading make sure that the load is not dragged on the tire It could get damaged Especially inflatable SUPs or boats can leave scratches on the tire WARNING CAUTION A B A ...

Page 27: ... a raised countersunk screw and a round nut each with hexagon socket and thus loosen the two connections of the tubes 2 Slide the two bow connectors with the long side towards the mainframe outside onto the curved tube of the wheel frame 3 Screw all components back together cap nut 7 Nm tightening torque Make sure that the straight tube with the long end rests on C ...

Page 28: ...Attaching the bows The wheel frame is now ready for attaching the bows 1 Open the snap locks of the bow and put the bow on the bow connector 2 Then insert the bow on the second bow connector and close the snap locks 3 The bow is fully mounted 1 1 1 2 2 3 By using the snap locks you can add or remove the bow whenever you like ...

Page 29: ...an additional aluminium plate attached to it For mounting the bow follow the steps on page 27 Attaching the bow In addition bend the aluminium plate inwards A while sliding it onto the second bow connector B Also make sure that the flap of the aluminium plate ends up on the inner side of the frame of the trailer C A B C ...

Page 30: ...to the tow bar extension The delivery contents include the length adjustable bike connector A with a two part adapter sleeve B 2 Open the cross connector C at the bike connector by unscrewing the four screws Keep the two part adapter sleeve ready 3 Place one half of the adapter sleeve in the open cross connector of the bike connector B A B C C ...

Page 31: ...ned 6 7 8 6 Now turn the bike connector forward by approx 180 7 Here depending on its later position on the seat post make sure that it is aligned horizontally to the road The length of the bike connector should be adjusted so that the tow bar is not dragged on the bike 8 Now tighten the screws on the bike connector such that they cannot be turned any further tightening torque 12 Nm Attaching to t...

Page 32: ...se the Velcro strap 3 Fix the bike connector in height with the help of the lashing strap by attaching it downwards around a suitable bicycle frame component and close the securing strap Always remove the bike connector from the bike when you take off your bike Otherwise the bike connector gets twisted and may get damaged Please also note the general information regarding the use of reacha in road...

Page 33: ...e road traffic licensing regulations in your respective country Therefore a DIN certified reflector set including clamps is delivered together with the bike connector 1 1 A mounting sample is shown below front view 2 back view 3 2 3 Please ensure that you comply with the road traffic regulations in your country before using reacha in traffic ...

Page 34: ... aggressive substances They can damage or destroy the fabric cover or the metal parts Do not use a high pressure cleaner It could damage the textile the metal pipes or it could penetrate water in the bearings of the wheels In order to protect the metal parts and to preserve the sliding properties of the pipes you can apply non greasy silicone spray Greasing oils and penetrating lubricants damage t...

Page 35: ...e disassembled L x B x H 1200 mm x 600 mm x200 mm Inner dimensions trunk L x B x H 530 mm x 380 mm x 200 mm Unladen weight without wheels 5 1 kg Permissible max total weight Trailer with cargo as handcart 70 kg Maximum cargo load Hand cart 60 kg Maximum speed trailer Maximum speed hand cart 25 km h Lowest temperature during use storage 20 C Wheel size tire wheels compact street beach 20 20 24 20 e...

Page 36: ... esp in winter and near salt water use of pedelec as a towing bike etc individual parts or components can reach their wear limit even before the expiry of the legal warranty period This concerns use dependent premature wear and tear and not any product defect In addition to the individual type and intensity of use as well as care and maintenance reaching the wear limit depends on the following fac...

Page 37: ...MPRINT 16 IMPRINT good goods tegernsee UG limited liability Flößergasse 6a 81369 Munich Managing director Florian Zibert Commercial register Munich HRB 234 658 Contact hello reacha de Status August 2020 ...

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Page 39: ...015 when our journey started And now we wish you lots of fun and joy with your reacha If you have any questions feedback or suggestions for us feel free to contact us anytime at hello reacha de Your reacha Team ...

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