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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 laws for driving 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.
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 would be 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-load vehicle.
Make sure that loading occurs following a correct weight distribution; it must be uniformly distributed (the
heaviest bike must be placed near the wall of the vehicle) to ensure better stability.
Always give warnings about the presence of the Carry-Bike on your vehicle, using a clearly signal for leaning
loads and, in case of limited rear visibiliy, use the additional rear-view mirrors.
Take into account the presence of the Carry-Bike, paying attention during driving and expecially during
reversing manoeuvres, particularly if you have parking assist system.
Always comply with speed limits and the Highway Code.
The speed should always be suitable to traffi c conditions and towed load.
In case of use of the bike carrier with tow make sure that the tow hook is always accessible and the corner
mobility of the tow is guaranteed (volume measuring din 74058).
Check periodically the bicycle rack to make sure it is fi rmly attached, especially during the fi rst kilometers of
after long trips to avoid damages of the Carry-Bike/vehicle. Make sure the belts are not loose and that the
holding brackets have not shifted. Replace worn components immediately.
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).
In the version with intermediate and lowered rail support position, the use of the licence plate carrier bar with
lights is required.
It is recommended to rotate the handlebars of bicycles to avoid damage to the vehicle wall, for which Fiamma
declines all responsibility.
It is recommended to carry out the door opening/closing operations with the Carry-Bike unloaded; it is
possible that, due to the weight of the bikes and the tolerances of the door assembly, the courtesy light switch
signals a failure to close the door, inhibiting the vehicle's ignition.
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