Merida EN 14764, Краткое руководство по эксплуатации

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Special characteristics of carbon
Special characteristics of components made of car-
bon-fiber-reinforced plastics, also referred to as carbon
or CRP, need to be taken into account. Carbon
(a)
is an
extremely strong material which combines high resis-
tance with low weight. After overstress, however, car-
bon components, unlike metal parts, do not necessarily
show durable or visible deformation even though some
of the fibers may be damaged.
It is very dangerous to continue using the carbon com-
ponent after an impact or undue stress, as it may fail
without previous warning thereby causing an accident
with unforeseeable consequences. For this reason we
recommend that you have the component, or to be cer-
tain, the entire MERIDA bike checked by your MERIDA
dealer after every incident, such as e.g. a crash.
Replace a damaged component
(b-d)
at once! Prevent
further use by taking appropriate measures, i.e. saw the
component into pieces. Damaged carbon frames can
possibly be repaired. Contact your MERIDA dealer.
Carbon components must not be exposed to excessive
heat. Therefore, never have a carbon component enam-
eled or powder-coated. The temperatures required for
enameling or powder-coating could destroy the com-
ponent. Do not leave carbon fiber components near a
source of heat or in your car during hot or sunny weather.
Carbon components have, like all lightweight bike com-
ponents, a limited service life. For this reason, have the
stem and the handlebars checked at regular intervals
(e.g. every three years), even if they have not experi-
enced any undue stress, such as an accident.
When you intend to transport your MERIDA bike in the
boot of your car, be sure to protect the bike or the carbon
frame and components. Blankets, foam tubes or the like
are a suitable padding to protect the sensitive material
from damage. Do not place any bags on your MERIDA
bike lying in your car.
Always park your MERIDA bike carefully and make sure
it does not topple over. Carbon frames and components
may already sustain damage by simply toppling over
and thereby hitting e.g. a sharp edge.
G
If carbon components on your MERIDA bike
produce any creaking or cracking noises or
show any external sign of damage, such as
gouges, cracks, dents, discolorations etc., do not use
the MERIDA bike any longer. Contact your MERIDA
dealer immediately; he will check the component
thoroughly.
G
Do not combine carbon handlebars with bar
ends or an aero bar, unless they are specif-
ically approved. Do not shorten carbon han-
dlebars or clamp the brake levers and shifters more in
the middle than indicated or needed. Risk of breakage!