UMBRA RIMORCHI 31082 Instructions De Montage page 24

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WARRANTY
Umbra Towbars recognizes a warranty on its products for a period of two years from the delivery date,
in conformity with the Directive 1999/44/EC and the Law 23/2003. It is restricted to the replacement
of faulty material and under no circumstances, it doesn't widen to damages resulting from hidden
defects.
TheUmbra Towbars' towing device is suited exclusively to the brand and model's vehicle detailed in
this handbook.
The tow bar is produced, tested and approved according to the European directives. It is therefore
forbidden to tamper with its frame that can be only fitted on the vehicle type for which it is designed.
It is absolutely prohibited to make any changes in tow bar (additional holes, welding of additional
pieces, removing of original pieces etc.). The default of this clause causes the annulment of the tow
bar's approval and the forfeiture of the warranty, besides the annulment of the car registration which
entails important risks for safety.
It must be strictly observed the national set of rules on testing, which can greatly differ from country
to country.
First of all make sure that you have got a correct tow bar for your own car; in case of uncertainty,
check together with the manufacturer the correctness of the selected tow bar before starting the
installation. Please, check before the fitting up that any detail lacks and that all material hasn't been
damaged during the transport. Before working on the car, please check with the greatest care the
presence and locating of electric cables in the fitting up's compartments.
It is necessary to seal all the fixing points to whom is anchored the tow bar on the vehicle, in order
to avoid the infiltrations.
Eliminate the insulating material and the protection placed under the body (if they exist) on the points
where the tow bar touch the vehicle's chassis, make any holes of the exactly expected size, remove
the metal shavings and apply a coat of anti rust paint to the holes. Check that there isn't residual
material into the threading of nuts and bolts that could cause malfunctioning and prevent the proper
tightening.
The values D and S must be strictly respected and don't overcome. It suggests to hold the ball
always and properly lubricated in consideration of its functionality and utilization, and to use always
the appropriate cover ball. If the ball is removable and hides in part the vehicle's plate, it is preferable
to remove it and bring back it in a safety place when it isn't used.
According to the vehicle type in which must be fitted the tow bar, it is possible to be required a cut
on the bumper. The information provided byUmbra Towbars on the cutting is as a general guide and
isn't binding. The exact measurement and shape of the cutting will be known exactly only during the
tow bar's installation.
The vehicles with the parking aid system can have some working's anomalies related to the
interferences of tow bar with sensors after the installation. So, it's necessary to regulate the speed
of the detection or disconnect the parking aid system; if it uses towing devices with removable or
adjustable balls, it is unlikely that it will be some working's anomalies of the parking aid system when
the ball is took off.
If the tow bar undergoes a collision after an accident, it can be not safe any more and therefore must
be replaced. After 1000 km, it's better to control all the nuts and bolts and if necessary, tighten them
again. It is advised to use only the nuts and bolts provided with the tow bar's original installation kit
and respect their detailed features.
The tow bar is designed for haul trailers and is used as a loading system. It is not allowed to use it
for other aims. The tow bar is a component that affects in the driving safety and must be installed by
qualified personnel. In the case of incorrect fitting, there is a risk of serious accidents.
It is possible that we don't know about some models of vehicles, so refer always to this document and
its technical drawings. The manufacturer of each vehicle can provide specific technical requirements
at the engine or body level don't quoted in this document, so please always refer to the car's manual
and maintenance.
Umbra Towbars is a trademark owned exclusively by Umbra Rimorchi Ltd.