Coupling Requirements - EUFAB CARLO PLUS Manuel De L'opérateur

3. SPECIFICATIONS
Dead weight: 17 kg
Payload: 36 kg (at 50 kg supporting load)
46 kg (at 60 kg supporting load)
max. 50 kg (at 75 kg supporting load)
max. 50 kg (at 90 kg supporting load)

3.1 COUPLING REQUIREMENTS

• The trailer tow bar must be approved in its construction.
• Ball and ball rod must have been forged in one piece.
• Mount the bicycle rack only on a coupling made of steel St52-3, grey cast iron GGG52 or better.
• Unsuitable ball rods made of GGG40.
• The D-value of the tow bar ball must be at least 7.6 kN
• Never mount the carrier on a coupling made of aluminium, other light metals or plastic.
• These are manufactured e.g. by Westfalia for the following vehicles:
Manufacturer Test symbol
F 4192
Westfalia
F 3830
F 4112
4. SAFETY NOTES AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The warning triangle labels all instructions important to safety. Always follow these otherwise you could injure yourself or damage the device.
• Children may not play with the device.
• Cleaning and user maintenance may not be carried out by children without supervision.
• Do not treat packaging material carelessly. This may become a dangerous plaything for a child!
• Only use this product for its designated purpose!
• Do not manipulate or disassemble the device!
• For your own safety, only use accessories and spare parts that are stated in these instructions or that are recommended by the manufacturer!
Personal injury or property damage due to changed vehicle driving characteristics.
Driving with a mounted bicycle rack will affect the driving characteristics of your vehicle.
• Adjust your speed to the new driving characteristics.
• Never drive faster than 130 km/h.
• Avoid sudden or jerky steering movements.
• Remember that your vehicle is longer than usual.
Personal injury or property damage due to loss of the bicycles.
Driving without safety straps can lead to accidents.
• Before embarking on any journey, check the correct and firm seating of the strap around the bicycles and U-shaped bar of the rack.
• Before embarking on any journey check the correct and firm seating of both straps around the front wheel and the strap around the rear wheel of the bicycle.
• If necessary tighten the straps again.
• 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 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 overall weight may lead to serious
accidents.
• Always observe the specifications regarding the maximum payload, permitted supporting load and permitted overall weight of your vehicle. Do not exceed
these specifications 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.
• Fold down athe bicycle rack before opening the tailgate.
Property damage caused by hot exhaust gases.
Damages may be caused to the rack or bicycles if the exhaust outlet is close by.
• Use an exhaust deflector if necessary.
Personal injury or property damage possible due to a damaged bicycle rack.
Damage to the rack, e.g. by 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.
• Follow the steps 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.
Material:
Electrical connection:13-pin connector
Suitable for
Observe the specifications from the tow bar manufacturer on your type plate. If in
Audi A4
doubt, ask the manufacturer of your trailer hitch directly whether it is suitable.
Audi A6
Audi A8
Steel
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