2.5 Replacing bike components
Replacing bike components or incorrect replacement parts may cause the flatbed to malfunction. Only use
original replacement parts. Even if you take note of all safety and warning instructions, you may be at risk of
the following unforeseeable residual risks when using the flatbed:
Unforeseeable road characteristics, e.g. slipperiness caused by black ice.
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Unforeseeable material defects or material fatigue may cause breakage or malfunctioning of the bike
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components.
Ride proactively and defensively.
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Check the flatbed regularly for cracks, stretch marks, colour changes (due to material fatigue or heavy
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rust) or damage to the components.
Before each journey, check the function of the safety-related components such as the brakes.
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Have the flatbed checked for dammage by a Carqon dealer after a fall or an accident.
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2.6 Misuse of flatbeds
In order to use your Carqon, do not misuse it in the following ways:
Improper repairs and maintenance.
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Improper use of the battery.
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Structural modifications to the original condition of the flatbed, particularly the tuning and any other
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manipulation of the flatbed.
Opening and amending any component of the flatbed.
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Charging the battery outside the temperature range indicated in the Bosch original user manual (optimal
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charging temperature +15 to +25 °C/59 to 77 °F).
Exhaustive discharge of the battery as a result of not charging the battery for more than 3 months or
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improper storage of the battery outside the optimal storage temperature of +10 to +20 °C/50 to 68 °F
Warning: The warranty may be canceled due to improper use of your Carqon.
Always follow the safety instructions.
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