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10.
Now the frame is separated at the couplings. For the new Z-couplings, only a 5 mm Allen wrench is needed to release
the couplings, while a special S&S wrench is needed for the older S&S couplings.
a)
First remove the bottom tube out of the tandem frame by loosening the 5 mm Allen screws on the underside of
the bottom tube until it can be removed from the frame.
b)
Then loosen (the lateral) and the top tube at the couplings on the side of the captain seat post. The front and
rear sections can now be separated.
c)
Finally, remove the remaining couplings from the rear frame.
11.
Remove the captain and stoker saddles, including the seat posts. (Tip: Mark saddle height with a marker on the saddle
tube attachment. This save having to adjust the saddle height when reassembling later).
12.
Now the handlebar of the stoker is loosened from the stoker stem with a 5 mm Allen wrench. (Tip: The position of the
handlebar can also be marked with a marker. This save having to re-adjust the correct handlebar position when
reassembling). At the removed handlebars still loosen the handlebar bolts, so that it can be stored flat and space-
saving in the case.
13.
Now the packing into the tandem case takes place. First, remove the foam layers 2-6 (these are numbered at the
top right).
Packing into the Santana SafeCase
First remove the foam layers one by one and place them on top of each other. The bottom foam layer (1st layer) remains
in the case.
Layer 1
•
Bottom tube (+ lateral tube)
•
Quick release / thru axles front and rear
•
Stoker handlebars
•
Stoker cranks and the left captain crank (SPD
pedals do not need to unscrew).
Layer 2
•
Captain crank
•
Place the captain frameset with the fork facing
upwards (if necessary, pad the right brake caliper
so that the down tube does not get scratched
and put a protective cap on the bottom bracket
axle facing upwards).
•
If the tandem is equipped with a rack, this is now
inserted with the left side at the lower end, under
the foam of the 2nd layer, while the upper side of
the rack rests against the edge of the case. The
foam must be cut out at the required points for
this purpose.
