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CARRY-BIKE
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Read the following instructions and warnings carefully; failure to observe these installation and usage
instructions as well as the Highway Code in the relevant country may cause severe harm or damage for which
the manufacturer declines all responsibility. Before installation, ensure compatibility with the vehicle on which
the product must be installed.
In the event of an accident involving the vehicle and/or the product, ensure that the product has not been
damaged. In the event of damage, contact your local retailer before moving the vehicle.
Fiamma declines every responsibility for any modifi cation of the product that may cause damage and/or injury
to things and people.
Checking that the wall/rear door is suffi ciently solid and suitable for guaranteeing the resistance of the
anchoring points is always mandatory. If not, strength and compliance with the maximum load indicated in the
instructions are not guaranteed and it will be necessary to reinforce these points.
After having positioned the Carry-Bike on the rear axle of the vehicle, the normal weight distribution on both
axles is modifi ed. This variation must not exceed the maximum permissible axle load.
Never exceed the maximum permitted length and the total weight of the full-loaded vehicle.
Make sure that the weight is correctly distributed while loading; a uniform distribution (the heaviest bike must
be placed in the rail guide near the wall of the vehicle) ensures better stability.
Always warn about the presence of the Carry-Bike on your vehicle, using a sign for protruding loads and, in
case of limited rear visibility, use the additional rear-view mirrors.
Take into account the presence of the Carry-Bike, paying attention while driving and especially during
reversing manoeuvres, particularly if you have a parking assist system.
Always comply with speed limits and the Highway Code. The speed should always be suitable to traffi c
conditions and transported load. When using the bike carrier with trailer make sure that the tow hook is always
accessible and the corner mobility of the trailer is guaranteed (volume measuring DIN 74058).
Check periodically the bicycle rack to make sure it is fi rmly attached, especially during the fi rst kilometres from
the installation and always before and after long trips, to avoid damage of the Carry-Bike/vehicle. Regularly
check rubber parts under the upper and/or lower brackets, as well as the belts; if they are porous or worn,
replace them immediately.
Make sure that the support brackets are located where they cannot move or shift sideways.
They also must not touch the roof of the vehicle, the hinges and the corresponding bolts or screws.
While assembling, pay attention not to close the rear door if screws and brackets of the Carry-Bike are not
tightened.
Make sure that, during roar door opening, the Carry-Bike and/or the Bike-Block do not touch the roof of the
vehicle (raised roof) and/or its opening systems (pop-up roofs).
During Carry-Bike installation, verify that there is enough distance between handlebars and/or pedals and the
vehicle's rear windows in order to avoid any damages of the window van; do not leave accessories attached
(bay seats, baskets, etc) because vibrations could disengage bikes.
In some cases, the rear windscreen wiper may not work due to the presence of bicycles. Be aware of the
brush radius before operating the windscreen wiper.
On this type of Carry-Bike, bike covers are not allowed (Bike Cover).
You can open the tailgate with the Carry-Bike mounted without bikes.
It is recommended to rotate the handlebars of bicycles to avoid damage to the vehicle wall, for which Fiamma
declines all responsibility.
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