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swerving and obstacles. Never exceed 24 km/h (15
mph), and slow down to less than 8 km/h (5 mph)
around corners, inclines and on rough roads.
2. Make sure your bicycle is suitable for towing a trailer
(reference the owner’s manual of the bicycle or ask
your bicycle dealer).
3. When towing the carrier, comply with the maximum
allowable full load for the bicycle (reference the
owner’s manual of the bicycle or ask your bicycle
dealer).
4. Pulling a trailer alters the response and performance
of the bicycle. Before using the trailer for the first time,
experiment towing the trailer in an uncongested area
until you become familiar with the altered response
and performance. Only cyclists who are experienced
and strong enough may tow bicycle trailers. If cyclists
wish to carry children in the bicycle trailer, they must
be 16 years old or over.
5. Make sure the safety flag is installed and all reflectors
are installed properly and clean before each use.
6. Before each use, check that the spring button of the
hitch arm is fully engaged.
7. Before each use, check that the hitch is properly
attached to the bicycle.
8. Make sure that the hitch arm is correctly coupled up
and secured to the bicycle.
9. Make sure that your bicycle is in safe operating
condition. We recommend you have your bicycle
regularly serviced by a reputable bicycle retailer.
10. Do not install any device on the bicycle that may
come in contact with the hitch plate, hitch, hitch arm
or any other part of the carrier. This includes
kickstands and other parking devices.
11. When towing behind a bicycle, the stroller/jogger arm
must be removed or installed in the storage position.
12. On right-hand turns or manoeuvres, the radius of the
turn is restricted. If the rear wheel of the bicycle
comes into contact with the hitch arm, there is a risk
of the cyclist falling and/or damaging the hitch arm.
13. When towing behind a bicycle, make sure the
handlebar is locked in its lowest rear position. This will
reduce potential for interference with obstacles and
provide extra side/rear protection for the passengers
in case of an accident.
14. Permissible hitch arm load is 1 to 9 kg (2 to 20 lbs).
Position any luggage in the carrier properly to obtain
the correct hitch arm load. To estimate the hitch arm
load:
Put a bathroom scale next to the hitch arm of the
loaded carrier.
Stand on the scale and note the displayed weight.
Hold the hitch and lift up the hitch arm to around
30 cm (12 inches) above the ground.
The new displayed weight should be 1 to 9 kg (2
to 20 lbs) above the previously displayed weight.
15. Permissible rear wheel size on the towing bicycle is
26 or 28 inches (700cc).
16. Bicycle trailers pulled by an EPAC can be restricted
by law. Please verify with local laws.
Stroller/Jogger
1. Before each use, check that the stroller/jogger arms
are properly installed and the handlebar is locked at
the proper adjustment.
2. Do not park on inclined paths.
3. Do not park on a street or any other place that might
be
in harm’s way.
4. Always engage both parking brakes when the
stroller/jogger is stationary.
5. Never use the stroller/jogger for inline skating.
6. Never load the handlebar with cargo or any other
item. This may cause the stroller/jogger to tip
backward.
7. Never use the parking brake to slow down the
stroller/jogger.
8. When pushing the stroller/jogger, you must wear the
safety wrist-strap around your wrist.
9. The stroller is intended for walking pace only (less
than 5 km/h (3.1 mph)). The jogger is intended for
slow jogging (less than 10 km/h (6 mph)).