10
Now secure the bicycles with the long safety strap. Wrap the safety strap
through the bicycle frames and the U-shaped bracket and tighten, Figure
12.
Figure 12: Safety strap
Safety strap
5.6 FOLDING MECHANISM
To open the car boot, you may fold the bicycle rack down, even if bicycles
are mounted.
If you hold the U-shaped bracket fi rmly with your hand, place your foot
on the pedal, Figure 13, under the license plate holder. Carefully lower the
bicycle rack by slowly pulling the U-bracket backwards.
If you wish to operate the folding mechanism, always hold the
U-bracket with one hand to ensure that the rack is not able to
fold out suddenly.
(Risk of injury)
6. MAINTENANCE AND CARE
7. NOTES REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
• After use, store the bicycle rack in a clean and dry place. Wash any mud or
other dirt off using water.
• Keep the rack hitch clean and free of grease.
• Check the bicycle rack regularly for damages. Damaged or worn parts must
be replaced immediately. Only original replacement parts may be used.
• Check the bolts and nuts of the bicycle rack regularly and tighten when
necessary.
• Immediately treat any damage to paintwork with paint.
• Regularly lubricate rotating and moving parts.
Due to its lighting system, the bicycle carrier is an electrical
device.
Do not dispose of electrical appliances in household
waste! Discarded electrical and electronic equipment must be
collected separately and recycled in an environmentally
sound manner.
Contact your municipal or city government on how to dispose
of old electronic equipment.
The materials are recyclable. You are making an
important contribution to protecting our environment through
recycling, material recycling or other forms of re-utilising old
appliances!
Dispose of the bicycle rack in accordance with the laws and
conditions in your country.
8. CONTACT INFORMATION
EAL GmbH
Otto-Hausmann-Ring 107
42115 Wuppertal, Germany
+49 (0)202 42 92 83 0
+49 (0) 202 42 92 83 – 160
www.eal-vertrieb.com
To fold up the bicycle rack, lift it at the rear and push the U-bracket towards
the vehicle. The bicycle rack must engage audibly.
Figure 13: Foot pedal
Regularly check the fi rm seating of the rack on the
trailer hitch as well as the attachment of the bicycles
to the rack. Also regularly check the functions of the
lighting system of your bicycle rack.