Operating Instructions; Completing The Bicycle Rack; Mounting The U-Shaped Bracket - EUFAB CROW BASIC 11569 Manuel De L'opérateur

• Before embarking on any journey, check to make sure the straps
used are undamaged and not worn.
• Damaged or worn straps must be replaced with undamaged ones
before you embark on your journey. Only straps authorised by EAL
GmbH for the purpose may be used.
Personal injury or property damage possible due to an
incompletely mounted bicycle rack.
• Driving with the bicycle rack not fully assembled may result in
accidents.
• The moving parts of the bicycle rack do not represent a source of
danger when fully mounted.
• Mount the bicycle rack completely before starting your journey.
Personal injury or property damages caused by protruding
parts.
• Parts protruding beyond the edge of the vehicle or rack may cause
personal injury or property damage during the journey.
• Only mount parts that do not protrude beyond the edge of the
vehicle.
Personal injury or property damage due to overloading.
• Exceeding the maximum payload of the bicycle rack and the
permitted supporting load of the trailer tow bar or permitted ove-
rall weight may lead to serious accidents.
• Always observe the specifi cations regarding the maximum
payload, permitted supporting load and permitted overall weight
of your vehicle. Do not exceed these specifi cations at any time.
Property damage due to opening tailgate.
• The tailgate could hit the bicycle rack and be damaged.
• Switch off the electric tailgate and operate it manually.
• Remove the bicycle rack before opening the tailgate.
Property damage caused by hot exhaust gases.
Damages may be caused to the rack or bicycle if the exhaust outlet
is close by.
• Use an exhaust defl ector if necessary.
Personal injury or property damage possible due to a
damaged bicycle rack.
Damage to the rack, e.g. bent parts, cracks or scratches, prevents the
safe operation of the rack.
• Do not mount the bicycle rack if it is damaged in any way.
• Proceed as described in the chapter on Maintenance.
Personal injury or property damage due to loss of the bicycle
rack while driving.
A loose or faulty connection between the bicycle rack and trailer tow
bar can lead to the detachment of the bicycle rack.
• Replace a defective trailer tow bar.
• Clean the trailer tow bar of dirt, dust and grease.
Personal injury or property damage possible due to loss of
bicycle parts while driving.
Damaged may be caused by parts that can be lost if they come away
from the bicycle during the journey.
• Remove all parts that may be lost before starting your journey,
these include air pumps, batteries of electric bikes, battery-
powered lamps, navigation systems, bicycle computer, tool bags
or baskets.
Personal injury or property damages caused by increased
wind loads
The bicycle rack and trailer tow bar may be damaged by too high a
wind load.
• Remove all bags from the bicycle before starting your journey.
• Do not use protective covers for the bicycle during the journey.
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• Do not travel with the bicycle rack empty. Store it in the boot
of your vehicle. This prevents increased fuel consumption and
protects the rack.
• The driver is always responsible for ensuring that the load and the
load securing meet the regulations.
The general operating permit must be carried in
the vehicle when the rack is mounted.
The driver is always responsible for ensuring
that the load and the load securing meet the
regulations.

5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

5.1 COMPLETING THE BICYCLE RACK

The bicycle rack must be fi nished. Take all of the components out of
the packaging and set them out clearly. Every stage is described and
you are shown which components are required for the assembly of
the rack.

5.1.1 MOUNTING THE U-SHAPED BRACKET

1 Knob nut M8 3
2 Washer M8
4
Figure 1: Assembly material, U-shaped bracket
The U-tube is delivered approx. 5 cm wider at the lower end
than the receptacles, i.e. the tubes are not parallel when
loose. During assembly, the ends of the tubes must be strongly
pressed together.
The purpose of the pre-tensioning is, the U-tube can be folded
down „rattle-free" for space-saving stowage.
Place the U-shaped bracket (4) on the fi xture sleeves of the bicycle
rack and screw fi rmly into place, using the lock screws (3), washers
(2) and knob nuts (1) as shown on Figures 2 and 3.
Lock screw M8 x 60
U-shaped bracket with frameholder
Figure 2: Assembly of
U-shaped bracket