UMBRA RIMORCHI Towbars 14078 Instructions De Montage page 29

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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.
The Umbra 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 by Umbra 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.