Installation, Mechanics - REICH easydriver basic 1.8 Instructions D'assemblage Et Mode D'emploi

5. Installation, mechanics

Adjust your caravan or trailer to a convenient working
height. A lifting platform or installation pit is preferable.
Ensure that the caravan or trailer is secured with suit-
able trestles when using a jack.
Working under the vehicle without sup-
port and safety provisions poses a mortal
risk!
Remove all parts from the packaging and systemati-
cally arrange them on the floor in front of you.
There have to be used screws which at
least comply with
(category) 8.8!
M1 Determine the installation position in Fig. 8.1
Determine whether the ideal installation position is in
front of or behind the axle. Ensure the following:
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The distance between the vehicle floor and the lower
edge of the frame (min. 50 mm !)
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The distance between the lower edge of the frame
and ground (recommended ground clearance min.
120 mm)

Possible attachments mounted on the trailer, e.g.
waste water pipes, spare wheel, etc.
M2 Installation frame and clamping plates
Figure 4.1 to 4.4
In a first step, fasten the left or right drive unit to the
chassis by using (two) brackets as well as an angled
installation plate and the top part of a clamping profile
for each unit (Figure 4.4). Position the angled installa-
tion plate under the chassis frame so that the frame is
clamped between the mounting plate and the top sec-
tion of the clamping profile. Tighten the screws by
hand.
Position the drive unit in relation to the chassis as
shown in Figure 4.2. The distance from the middle of
the mounting frame to the wheel is approx. 200 mm.
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M3 Installation of stabiliser rod, Figure. 7.1 + 7.2
CAUTION!
The length of the stabiliser rod must be adapted to the
vehicle according to the installation dimensions speci-
fied in Figure 8.1 and 9.1.
You must use a longer stabiliser rod when the stabi-
liser rod provided does not at least extend 300 mm into
the square tube of the mounting frame. Optimal func-
tion can otherwise not be guaranteed.
The stabiliser rod provided must be shortened when it
is too long.
Accurately determine the middle of the stabiliser and
mark it.
Slide the stabiliser rod into the square tube of the al-
strength class
ready mounted drive unit.
Slide the other drive unit over the other end of the
stabiliser rod and fasten it to the vehicle frame by using
clamping plates. Also hand-tighten these screws.
Align the stabiliser rod in the middle and hand-tighten
its clamping screws.
M4 For alignment, see Figure 8.1 to 8.3 and 9.2
Align both sides of the manoeuvring drive until the
installation dimensions required according to Figures
8.1 to 8.3 and 9.2 have been achieved. The distance
between the drive rollers and the tyres must be approx.
15-20 mm when the roller are swivelled off. Use the
wooden block as a measuring aid in the middle of the
tyre (Figure 9.2)
The wheel must be under full load in order
to adjust the distance, i.e. the caravan must
stand on completely even ground.
M5 Fastening the stabiliser rod Figure 7.2
Tighten the screws with 30 Nm and secure them with
lock nuts to fasten the stabiliser rod.
Ensure that the previously marked centre of the stabi-
liser rod is still at the centre of the caravan or trailer
base.