Menabo MISTRAL Instructions De Montage page 2

Thank you for choosing this cycle carrier, we hope you will be satisied with it.
It is essential that you read these instructions before use.
• Incorrect installation or use can result in danger for you and others for which you may be held liable.
• For the safety of you and other users and to limit your liability, read the instructions carefully; they are not meant to be exhaustive and do
not absolve you from your duty to respect basic common sense rules.
• This cycle carrier is designed for most types of bikes except for electric bikes.
• Carrier weight 3,7 kg / Maximum permitted load on cycle carrier is 45 kg/3 bicycles (3 x 15 kg max.)
• The bicycles must be distributed correctly on the cycle carrier and as close to the vehicle as possible. The centre of gravity of the assembly
must be as low as possible, without the bicycle being able to touch the ground when passing over an obstacle (speed bumps, etc.).
• Loads sticking out beyond the cycle carrier must comply with the current regulations, and must be appropriately ixed. It is the user's
responsibility to comply with the standards applying in each country where the carrier is used.
• Bicycle must be suitably ixed using the suitable rubber straps and the securing strap.
• It is recommended that you remove the cycle carrier after use in order not to inconvenience pedestrians or other motorists.
• Every time the cycle carrier is used, check before departure and regularly during the journey that everything is irmly secured (screws, knobs,
straps, etc.).
• The ixings for the bicycles and the cycle carrier must be checked after itting and regularly during the journey. Re-tighten if necessary.
• Check that bicycle components are properly secured (wheels, saddle, etc.). You must also remove detachable accessories from bicycles (drinks
bottle, removable lights, pump, etc.).
• Keep and maintain the cycle carrier in good condition, store it suitably, rolling up the straps.
• Keep these instructions in your vehicle and ensure that they are read by any person who uses this cycle carrier or drives the vehicle while it is
itted.
• The number plate, lights and indicators must remain visible. If they are partially obscured, a lighting board must be itted. Your number plate
must comply with the Highway Code.
• The cycle carrier may only be used for transporting bicycles.
• Look after the straps and only use them if they are in a perfect condition.
• Ensure that cycle tyres are not too close to the vehicle exhaust, hot gases could damage them.
• Ensure that none of the unit´s metal parts come into contact with the vehicle´s bodywork, as they could damage it.
Adapt your driving:
• Your vehicle is now longer and wider, take this into account when manoeuvring.
• Reduce your speed ( 70 Mph maximum), especially when turning or passing obstacles and be aware of increased braking distances. Take also
into account the increased sensitivity to lateral wind.
• Do not use the cycle carrier on bumpy terrain: excessive shaking could damage your cycle carrier and your vehicle.
YOU ALONE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR INCORRECT USE OR FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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