Saffier IVqc 91723 - Bike rack Pro-User - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Saffier IVqc 91723 Pro-User

UK: Assembly instruction and safety regulations

SICHERHEI TSVORSCHRIFTEN

The Pro-User SAFFIER IVqc bike carrier is part of the family of bike carriers manufactured by Tradekar Benelux BV

Hitch ball bike carrier
Suitable for almost all types of hitch balls, bikes and wheel dimensions
Safe and reliable, easy to tilt bike carrier for the transport of 4 bicycles
- The bikes are held in stable, adjustable wheel holders
Extremely simple and quick fitting on the tow-ball via the quick connector
Fixing of the bicycles on the frame, so no force on the pedals of your bike
Flexible bike holding arms
European permission given by the RDW
Lighting via a 7 and 13 pin (Jaegers) plug
✓ The trunk of your car is always accessible by the easy to use tilting system
Almost no influence on the driving behaviour of your car
Including fog light and reverse driving lighting (only working via the 13-pin plug)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Read these instructions carefully before using the product for the first time.

Do not use this product until the manual and safety regulations are read and are entirely clear.

The assembly and installation of the bike carrier can only be done according this instruction manual.

The steps that are mentioned and the safety regulations for assembly, handling and use of the bike carrier need to be followed! The slightest non conformity can lead to incorrect assembly or wrong use.

The carrier is suitable for the transport of four bikes at most. Please check the maximum permissible ball load. You can find it on the identification plate of the hitch ball of your car (for most cars this is 75kg ). The total weight of the carrier with the bikes cannot exceed the maximum permissible ball load of the hitch ball.

The maximum permissible load for the carrier itself may be 60kg. The net weight of the carrier is 21kg.

Max. permissible Ball load	Weight bike carrier Max. load
50kg	21kg	29kg
60kg	21kg	39kg
75kg	21kg	54kg
90kg	21kg	Max. 60kg

Not suitable for the use on an aluminium hitch ball.

Keep these instructions in your car.

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MOUNTING THE BIKE CARRIER

The bikecarrier comes unassembled. Remove all parts from packaging and arrange them in a well-organized way. The instructions will clearly describe and show the parts that you need for each step and how to assemble the bikecarrier.

Step 1

Parts:

Mounting:

Slide the U-frame against the outside of the U-frame holders of the base frame. Secure this U-frame with the supplied carriage bolts (M8x60), washers and plastic rotary knobs. Make sure the plastic rotary knobs are on the inside (see picture).

Please note you have to firmly tighten both rotary knobs so that the U-frame will come on its place well.

End result:

Step 2

Parts:

Mounting:

Slide the two rear light holders (incl. lights) into the light holder rail (the square

tube at the front of the base frame). Make sure the light marked with an "R" is mounted on the right side (the fog light should be placed on the left side). Screw both holders on with the two hex head screws (M6), washers on both sides and the self-locking nut (M6) and attach the screw downwards. To make sure the lights are securely fastened, you should tighten the plastic star knobs, which are located at the back of the light holder rail.

Plastic star knob
carriage bolt

Slide the eight wheel holders into the openings in the base frame. Make sure to slide the wheel holders into the frame with the ends pointing downwards (see picture). Fasten the wheel holders using the plastic star knobs. When adjusting the wheel holders, they may not be pulled out beyond the red marking!

Marking
Plastic
star
knob
End result:

Step 3

Parts:

Mounting:

Loosen and remove the little screws intended for the mounting of the number plate holder from the light holder rail and fasten the number plate holder to the rail. The number plate holder has to be level (or just above) with the lighting. Attention: The fastening clips to secure the number plate are incorporated in the number plate holder and can be pressed out.

With the provided cable ties, the light cable can be fastened neatly at the bottom of the carrier. Make sure the cable will not interfere with the tilting mechanism.

Slide the eight short, black straps through the little slots in the wheel holder, starting inside-out, going around the wheel holder and then outside-in (see picture).

Unscrew the plastic rotary knob of each frame holder, so the clamps can be folded open. First attach the rubber ring around the U-frame and put the clamp around it. Subsequently, re-attach the holder and screw the plastic rotary knob until you can just turn the frame holders (the frames of the bikes have to be attached to it, so they have to be movable). The sides with the straps are intended to fasten the bike.

End result:

MOUNTING OF THE BIKECARRIER ONTO THE HITCH BALL

When mounting the bike carrier to the car, it is best that the car is parked straight, the engine is turned off and the parking brake is activated. Make sure that the hitch ball is undamaged, clean and not greasy!

Adjustment screw quick coupler

Locking/safety pin

Quick coupler handle

The quick connector consists of a case mounted to the bike carrier and a lever. Using the lever, you can close and open the quick connector.

Release the locking/safety pin by pulling it out and rotating it by a quarter turn. Release the quick

connector by moving the handle in the vertical position. Position the bike carrier on the tow-bal from the top. Press the handle of the quick connector downwards (approx. 35-40kg) until it stops (handle will stay stable in the horizontal position). Turn the locking/safety pin until it is secured (and the handle can no longer be pulled up). Check to see if the carrier can still rotate horizontally on the hitch ball. If it is not tight enough, take the carrier off again and screw in the adjustment screw of the quick coupler a little bit further (loosen locking nut first, screw in adjustment screw and tighten locking nut again). Check again if the carrier is properly secured to the hitch ball (and cannot rotate easily). Repeat this until the carrier is properly secured. Caution: Always make sure that the locking nut of the adjustment bolt is tightened again!

Now lock the quick connector with the padlock and take the key out. Keep it carefully on a safe place. The bike carrier is now also protected against theft.

Always check if the quick connector is well secured!

TILTING MECHANISM

For easy access to the boot of your car, even if the bikes are mounted on the carrier, you may use the tilting mechanism.

The bike carrier has two locking pins to secure the tilting mechanism. To tilt the carrier, you rotate the two locking pins by a quarter turn so the handles are horizontal. Subsequently you pull out the two pins. With one hand, keep a firm grip on the frame or the bikes, so that the carrier cannot fall down in an uncontrolled movement. It is now possible to tilt the carrier.

To secure the carrier again, you have to lift it and push the two locking pins back in. Subsequently you rotate the pins again by a quarter turn so the handles are vertical with the long part downwards. You will hear a click once they are secured.

Make sure that both locking pins are secured before you continue driving!

THELICENSEPLATEHOLDER

The clips (2) to mount the license plate can be pressed out and are in the license plate holder (see picture).

LIGHTING

This bike carrier is equipped with a lighting system. This system can be connected to the hitch ball power socket of your car. Seeing that there are different kinds of sockets that require different

kinds of plugs, this carrier comes with the usual 7-pin plug and the 13-pin plug (Jaegers). As a result, the carrier can be used with any hitch ball!

Both plugs are in one housing. Please cover the plug you don't use with the supplied cover.

Universal system 7 pin 6/54 1/L 2/54G 3/31 4/R 5/58R 6/54 7/58L	1/L 2/54G 3/31 4/R 5/58R 6/54 7/58L	Indicator left Rear fog light Ground Indicator right Rear light right Stop lights Rear light left The reversing light is not working via the 7-pin plug!	yellow blue white green brown red black
Jaegers system 13 pin (DIN 72.570) 7 8 9 6 1 10 3 3 2 10 13 12 11	1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13	Indicator left Rear fog light Ground Indicator right Rear light right Stop lights Rear light left Reversing light Not used Not used Not used Ground Not used

MOUNTING OF THE BIKES ON THE BIKE CARRIER

The first bike must be placed in the rear wheel holders (the ones closest to the car) and fastened to the U-frame with the frame holder.

Adjust the wheel holders by pushing them in or pulling them out in such a way that the bike's wheels are inserted in these holders as symmetrically as possible and as far as possible. Attention: Do not pull out the wheel holders beyond the red mark! Use the straps to tightly secure the wheels to the wheel holders.

Secure the bike frame to the U-frame using the frame holder. Since the frame holders do not have to be used in a fixed point, you can try out several positions. It is important to place the frame holders as high as possible. Use the straps to secure the bikes. With these straps, any bike can be secured easily without placing a load on the bike crank!

Place every next bike in opposite directions into the other wheel holders and proceed as described above for the first bike. Attach the fourth bike with the extra frame holder (see picture) to the frame of the third bike.

Now secure the bikes using the long safety belt. Run the safety belt through the bike frame and around the U frame and tighten firmly.

SAFETY REGULATIONS

Keep the hitch ball clean and free of grease.

Each time after having mounted the carrier on the hitch ball, it will "settle" during the first kilometres that you drive. Therefore, check if the carrier is still firmly secured after the first few kilometres and if necessary, tighten the locking bolt.

Check the bike carrier before use if there is any damage. Damaged or worn parts need to be replaced immediately. Only use original replacement parts.

Do not make any modifications on the bike carrier (mechanical or electronic) This can be very dangerous. Warranty claims will not be accepted and we can not guarantee the correct functionality of the bike carrier, if you done modifications. We are not responsible for damage caused as a result of incorrect assembly, installation or modification.

Check the correct operation of the lighting at regularly.

Always make sure that the bikes are firmly fixed by using the frame holders and wheel safety belts.

Always use the extra safety belt, for extra protection of your bikes. Run the safety belt trough the U-frame and the frames of the bikes, and pull this firmly.

Make sure that no parts of the bike can get lost during driving (pump, basket, saddlebags, etc.). Always remove these before driving!

Check regularly if all the belts, knobs and fixations are firmly secured and if necessary secure them again.

Always make sure that the quick connector is closed and locked.

Always make sure that the tilting mechanism is locked.

Do not cover the bikes with a cover while driving.

Driving with a bike carrier affects the performance of your car. Adjust your speed accordingly (max 120km/h). Try to avoid sudden braking and steering movements.

Please remember when driving in reverse that the car is longer than usual!

In addition, pay attention to the regulatory requirements applicable to the transport of goods at the back of your vehicle.

When you have a vehicle with electronic parking sensors, an error message can come when the bike carrier is mounted. Switch off the parking system during the use of the bike carrier.

If the car is equipped with an automatic opening of the trunk, this must be switched off or only opened manually, if the bike carrier is mounted.

Take the bike carrier of the hitch ball before using the carwash.

The bike carrier is not suitable for "off road" use.

Take the bike carrier of the hitch ball if not used.

In case of defects or problems please contact your Pro-User supplier.

MAINTENANCE

Always store the bike carrier clean and dry after use. If necessary spray with the water hose to remove mud and other filthy stuff.

Keep the hitch ball of the car clean and free of grease.

Keep the connector of the bike carrier clean and free of grease.

Check the bike carrier regular if there is any damage. Damaged or worn parts need to be replaced immediately. Use only original replacement parts.

The nuts and bolts of the bike carrier need to be checked regular, if necessary tighten them again.

If there is a damage on the powder coating of the bike carrier this need to be treat with paint immediately.

Rotating and moving parts need to be oiled regularly.

GUARANTEE

This product is covered by a 2 year guarantee. Please note that our guarantee covers reasonable use of the bike carrier, it does NOT cover any damage caused by misuse. This also applies to a malfunction or failure of the bike carrier that has been caused by poor or incorrect installation. To ensure the validity of the guarantee please carry out maintenance in accordance with the maintenance section. We reserve the right to make a call out and/or repair charge for any work required to be undertaken to rectify faults that are outside of the company's control i.e. incorrect or poor fitting, misuse, accidental damage, etc.

PARTS LIST

Pos nr.	Description	QTY
1	Padlock 1
2 Plastic cap 1
3 Inner base frame + Coupling 1
4	End stop 2
5	End-cap 4 60×25
6	End-cap 2 40×20
7	Outer base frame 1
8	End-cap 12 25×15
9	Wheel holder 8
10	Straps	8
11	Locking pin	2
12	Washer	2
13	Socket head screw	2 M10×65
14	Washer	4	M10
15	Plastic washer	2	M10
16	Self-locking nut	2	M10
17	Stainless steel wheel holder clip	8
18	Plastic knob	10	M6×12
19	Washer	4	M5
20	Self-locking nut	4	M5
21	Lamp holder	2 Right = left
22	Lamp(right)	1
23	Self-locking nut	2	M6
24	Washer	2	M6
25	Carriage bolt	2	M6×40
26	License plate holder	1
27	Small screw	2
28	Washer	2	M5
29	Lamp(left)	1
30	Carriage bolt	2	M8×60
31	End-cap	2
32	Plastic knob	2	M8
33	U-frame	1
34	Shorter frame holder	2
35	Longer frame holder	1
36	Frame holder	1

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INTRODUCTION