MY22H03 - 22_1.0_01.10.2021
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Maintenance
8.5.9
Rear frame damper
Only applies to pedelecs with this equipment
1
Dismantle the rear frame damper.
2
Clean and inspect its interior and exterior.
3
Recondition air springs.
4
Replace airtight seals on air springs.
5
Change oil.
6
Replace dust wipers.
Injury due to explosion
The air chamber is pressurised. If the air system
is serviced in a rear frame damper, it can explode
and cause serious injury.
Wear safety goggles, protective gloves and
safety clothing when assembling or carrying
out maintenance on the bicycle.
Release the air for the air chambers. Detach
all air insert fitments.
Never service or dismantle a rear frame
damper if it has not completely rebounded.
Intoxication from suspension oil
Suspension oil is poisonous to the touch, irritates
respiratory tracts and causes cancer, sterility and
mutation in germ cells.
Always wear safety goggles and nitrile gloves
when carrying suspension oil.
Never perform maintenance when you are
pregnant.
Use an oil catchment tray under the section
where the rear frame damper is being
serviced.
Intoxication from lubrication oil
The lubrication oil for eightpins seat posts is toxic
if touched or inhaled.
Always wear safety goggles and nitrile gloves
when working with lubrication oil.
Lubricate seat post in the open air or in a well-
ventilated room only.
Avoid skin coming into contact with lubrication
oil. Wear nitrile gloves when lubricating,
cleaning and servicing the vehicle.
Use an oil catchment tray under the section
where the seat post is serviced.
WARNING
!
Hazard for the environment due to toxic
substances
The rear frame damper contains toxic and
environmentally harmful oils and lubricants. Such
fluids will contaminate if they enter the sewers or
groundwater.
Dispose of lubricants and oils left over after
repairs in an environmentally responsible way
in accordance with statutory regulations.
CAUTION
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