Proper Use Of The Product; Scope Of Delivery; Specifications; Tow Bar Requirements - EUFAB AMBER 3 Manuel De L'opérateur

Bicycle rack AMBER 3 for trailer tow bar
CONTENTS
1. PROPER USE OF THE PRODUCT ________________________8
2. SCOPE OF DELIVERY ______________________________8
3. SPECIFICATIONS _________________________________8
4. TOW BAR REQUIREMENTS ___________________________8
5. SAFETY NOTES/WARNINGS __________________________8
6. MOUNTING THE BICYCLE RACK ________________________9
7. TRANSPORT OF E-BIKES ___________________________ 11
8. MAINTENANCE _________________________________ 12
9. TIPS AND TRICKS _______________________________ 12
9.1 PIN ASSIGNMENT OF THE 13-PIN CONNECTOR ______________ 12
10. CHANGING THE BULBS ____________________________ 12
11. NOTES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION _______________ 12
12. CONTACT INFORMATION ___________________________ 12
WARNING
Read the operating instructions through carefully
prior to initial use and observe all of the safety notes!
Store original packaging, proof of purchase as well
as these instructions for future reference! Not obser-
ving such may lead to personal injury, damages to the
device or your property! Prior to initial use, check the
contents of the packaging to ensure that they are in
perfect condition and complete!

1. PROPER USE OF THE PRODUCT

This bicycle rack is mounted to the trailer tow bar of a car and is designed
for the transportation of up to three bicycles. Intended use also includes
the observation of all information provided in these mounting instructions,
particularly of the safety instructions. Any other use is considered improper
and can lead to property damage or personal injury. EAL GmbH assumes no
liability for damage resulting from improper use.

2. SCOPE OF DELIVERY

1 x Base frame
6 x Wheel rail halves
1 x Lamp mount set
1 x U-bracket
1 x Frame holder, short
1 x Frame holder, long
1 x Frame holder, wheel to wheel
3 x Plastic cover
9 x Tensioning strap, short
1 x Tensioning strap, long
12 x Lock screw M6 x 50
12 x Washer 17.8 x 6.5 x 1.1

3. SPECIFICATIONS

Weight: 16 kg
Payload: 34 kg at 50 kg supporting load
44 kg at 60 kg supporting load
59 kg at 75 kg supporting load
max. 60 kg at 90 kg supporting load
max. 60 kg at 100 kg supporting load
Electrical connection 13-pin

4. TOW BAR 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.
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12 x Nut M6
1 x Cross-headed screw M5 x 12
1 x Washer 9.8 x 5.4 x 0.9
1 x Spring washer 8.4 x 5.5 x 1.5
2 x Cross-headed screw M5 x 35
2 x Spring washer 8.1 x 5.5 x 1.2
2 x Washer 9.7 x 5.3 x 0.9
2 x Lock screw M8 x 60
2 x Washer 15.8 x 8.5 x 1.1
2 x Knob nut M8
Cable tie
• These are manufactured e.g. by Westfalia for the following vehicles:
Manufacturer Test symbol
F 4192
Westfalia
F 3830
F 4112
Observe the specifi cations from the tow bar manufacturer on your type plate.
If in doubt, ask the manufacturer of your trailer hitch directly whether it is
suitable.

5. SAFETY NOTES/WARNINGS

Personal injury or property damage due to changed vehicle driving
characteristics.
Driving with the mounted bicycle rack will aff ect 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.
• Before embarking on any journey, check the correct and fi rm seating of the
strap around the bicycles and U-bracket of the rack.
• Before embarking on any journey check the correct and fi rm 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 damage possible due to an incompletely
mounted bicycle rack.
Driving with the bicycle rack not fully assembled may result in accidents. The
moving parts of the bicycle rack do not represent a source of danger when fully
mounted.
• Mount the bicycle rack completely before starting your journey.
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 specifi cations regarding the maximum payload,
permitted supporting load and permitted overall weight of your vehicle. Do
not exceed these specifi cations 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 the 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 defl ector 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".
Suitable for
Audi A4
Audi A6
Audi A8