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5. MOUNTING THE LOAD CARRIER :
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To install the Van ‘n Bike load
carrier, you need 2 people.
The first person supports the frame of the carrying system with the hinge points against the hinge
points on the vehicle , in such a way that the second person can slide the hinge axes of the system,
onto those of the vehicle.
- Then insert the split pins at the bottom of the hinge axels
- Fix the telescopic arm on the hinge attachment with the provided locking mechanism.
- Attach the DIN connector in the provided clamp which can be found at the rear of the carrying
system.
6. IN
STALLING AND REMOVING THE BICYCLE CARRIER ON THE Van ’n Bike LOAD CARRIER :
- Take your bicycle carrier and place it over the ball mount.
Place the bicycle carrier as provided for in the instructions for use of the bike carrier.
- Insert the plug of the
bicycle carrier in the female plug of the Van ‘n Bike load carrier and attach
both plugs in the provided clamp at the bottom of the back of the carrying system.
After mounting the bike carrier onto the Van ’n Bike carrying system, place the enclosed Van ’
n Bike
strap between the toggle of the bicycle carrier and the notch in the centre of the carrying system.
The strap does not need to be tightened too much because enough tension will be put on the strap
when loading.
Placing this strap is important to distribute the weight that rests on the ball mount over the entire
carrying system.
- To demount the bike carrier you go to work in reverse order.
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Optionally, an adjustable bike arm can be placed between the first bike and the Van ’n Bike carrying
system. This ensures that the bicycle handlebar can remain in its normal position during transport.
Moreover, it ensures that the bicycle handlebar, during a sudden braking movement of the vehicle,
does not collide with the rear doors of your camper.
- When using a bike carrier with 3 or 4 bicycle gutters, with transport of 3 to 4 bikes, it is advisable to
apply the heavy-duty system to the Van 'n Bike carrier system, to distribute the total weight over the
entire carrying system.
7. WARNINGS:
- Do not transp
ort persons, animals, or other objects once Van ’n Bike load carrier.
The carrying system is only intended for the transport of bikes and bike carriers.
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The Van ’n Bike load carrier is not to be operated by children, those who are disabled or people wh
o
are under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any other substance, which could lead to an unsafe use
of the carrying system.
- Never exceed the maximum loading weight of 80 kg of the carrying system
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The maximum carry weight of the Van ’n Bike load carri
er is 80 kg. Also do not exceed the maximum
carry weight of the bike carrier mounted on the Van ’n Bike load carrier.
Example 1:
