Smaragd 91527 - Bike rack Pro-User - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Smaragd 91527 Pro-User

UK: Assembly instruction and safety regulations

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INHOUDSOPGAVE/ INHALTSVERZEI CHNIS/TABLE OF CONTENTS/ TABLE DES MATIÈRES

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-Mounting of the bike carrier onto the towbar

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MONTAGE VAN DE FIETSDRAGER OP DE TREKHAAK

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DE VERLICHTING

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KANTELMECHANISME

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BELANGRIJKE INFORMATIE

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SMARAGD

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DIE BELEUCHTUNG

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ABKLAPPMECHANISMUS

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FR PRESTIG

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WICHTIGE INFORMATIONEN

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The bike carrier is already assembled in part. 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 bike carrier.

Step 1

Parts:

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Assembly:

Place the aluminium mainframe on top of the sliding frame and make sure that the four bolt-holes match with each other. Put the handle on the "front" holes and screw everything together with four carriage bolts (M6x75), washers (M6) and nuts (M6).

Attention: The base frame is a hollow aluminium pipe. Tighten the nuts until you feel a certain resistance, otherwise the pipe might warp!

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Step 2

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Assembly:

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Slide the Aluminium U-frame on the U-frame holders of the base frame. Secure this U-frame with the carriage bolts (M8x60), washers (M8) and plastic knobs (M8) supplied with the carrier.

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Step 3

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Assembly:

The lamps are already mounted on aluminium lamp holder. Slide the left and right part of the aluminium lamp holder including the license plate holder at the same time together.

SMARAGD

Fix the two aluminium lampholderparts by using the two supplied screws (M5x10) and washers(M5).

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Finally fix the license plate holder on the aluminium lamp holder-tube by using the bolts (M5x25), washers (M5) and nuts (M5).

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Parts:

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SMARAGD

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Assembly:

The lights and number plate are mounted in a separate frame (light holder); this frame can be mounted to the carrier.

Insert the carriage bolts (on the bottom side of the front wheel holders) in the pre-drilled holes in the 'arms' of the light holder and tighten them with the washers (M6) and nuts (M6).

Make sure that the light holder is mounted in the middle of the carrier.

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With the cable ties supplied with the carrier, the light cable can be fastened neatly at the bottom of the carrier.

End result:

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MOUNTING OF THE BIKE CARRIER ON CAR

The first step is to become familiar with the quick connector.

Plastic locking device Lock Green mark Quick connector handle

Quick connector adjustment screw

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. Using the sliding locking devise to lock the handle of the quick connector and finally lock the complete quick connector with the key (mandatory during use!).

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 tow ball is undamaged, clean and not greasy!

Open the lock of the plastic locking device with use of the supplied key. Turn the

key one quarter (key stands now vertical). Slide the plastic locking device to the right (only open red lock is visible on the handle).

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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).

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Slide the plastic locking devise to the left until the green mark on the handle is 100% visible.

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Now test if the carrier is attached steady enough on the tow ball (and not easy to

twist). If not, you have to adjust the quick connector. Detach first the carrier by sliding the plastic locking device to the right and pull the handle up. Adjust the adjustment bolt (First release the locking nut, than adjust the bolt and finally lock it again with the locking nut). Test again if the carrier is stable enough on the tow bal (and not easy to twist). Repeat this until the carrier is completely stable. Caution: Always make sure that the locking nut of the adjustment bolt is tightened again!

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When the bike carrier is not easy to turn anymore, the quick connector can be locked. Slide the plastic locking devise to the left until the green mark on the handle is 100% visible. Lock the quick connector with the key and take the key out (the red mark is on the position of the lock symbol). Keep it carefully on a safe place. The bike carrier is now also protected against theft.

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Always check if the quick connector is well secured! The green mark on the handle must be completely visible and the red dot on the lock must be at the same position as the lock symbol on the locking device.

THE LICENSEPLATEHOLDER

The fastening clips to secure the number plate are incorporated in the back of the number plate holder and can easily be pressed out. Subsequently, use two clips to secure the number plate (at the bottom).

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LIGHTING

This bike carrier is equipped with a lighting system. This system can be connected to the towbar 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 towbar!

However, the rear fog light and reversing light only works with the 13-pin plug.

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TILTING MECHANISM

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

First you must release the locking. Start with loosening the rotary knob on the right side. Loosen it until you cannot loosen it any further.

Subsequently, you pull up the locking pin in the middle of the carrier and rotate it by a quarter turn (so that it stays released).

Locking pin Rotary knob

With one hand, keep a firm grip on the U-frame or the bikes, so that the carrier can not fall down in an uncontrolled movement. Pull the carrier carefully towards you (towards you!). Attention: Do NOT use the light holder to do this!

Now you can carefully tilt the carrier.

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To return the carrier you must raise it first and then slide it back into the guide until it cannot go any further. Secure the locking pin and firmly tighten the rotary knob.

Attention: The carrier may never be used without both locking pins secured! Make sure that both locking pins are secured before you start driving!

MOUNTING OF THE BIKES ON THE BIKE CARRIER

The first bike has to be placed in the rear wheel holder (the one which is the nearest to the car) and secured with the short frame holder on the U-tube. The ftameholders are flexible to place on the U-tube, and are also flexible to place on your bike. Try the first time which position in your situation works best (and most stable affirmative is). It is important to place the frame holder as high as possible, giving maximum stability.

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You clamp the frame of the bike with the frame holder and turn the lockable

button tight. Always lock the frame clamp with the key (the "lock" sign on the button and the red sign on the metal plate indicate if the frame holder is locked or unlocked).

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You place the second bike in opposite direction in the second wheel holder and you secure it with the long frame holder.

The wheels stand in the stable aluminium wheel holders and have to be blocked with the black "stoppers" while driving. Move the stoppers to the tyres (release the plastic button to slide the stopper). Finally you have to secure the wheels with the included straps. Please pay attention that the front wheel is attached using double straps!

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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.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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

The maximum permissible load for the carrier itself may be 60kg. The net weight of the carrier is 13kg.

Each time after having mounted the carrier on the tow 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.

Take the carrier of the tow bar if not used.

Check the correct operation of the lighting at regularly.

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

Driving with a bike carrier affects the performance of your car. Adjust your speed accordingly. 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.

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ACCESSORIES (not included)

Ride-on ramp

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With the optional ride-on ramp (Article 91549), you can really simply drive your bicycle on the bike carrier without lifting. To do this install the ride-on ramp onto the wheelholder using the pin and the special hole. As shown in the picture.

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Extension to three bikes

With the add-on accessory (article 91531), the Smaragd bike carrier can be extended for the transport of three bikes. Ask your Pro-User dealer for more information about the possibilities.

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Attention: With the add-on accessory, the weight of the bike carrier (excluding bikes) will increase to 15 kg!

Partlist

Posnr.	Description	Number	Size
3 Quick connect coupling 1
5 Inner base frame 1
6 Plastic guider 4
7 Spring washer 4
8 Plastic knob 2		M8
9 Washer 2 M8
10 U-Frame 1
11 Nut 2 M8x60
12 End cap wheel holder 8
13 Aluminum wheel holder		4
14 Lock bolt (4-size head)		8 M6x70
15 Plastic washer (chrome look)		8
16 Aluminum base frame		1
17 Lock bolt (4-size head)		2 M6x25
18 Washer		2	M6
19 Self locking nut		2 M6
20 Right rear light unit		1
21 Lamp holder rights		1
22 License plate holder		1
23 Hex head screw		2	M5x10
24 Washer		4	M5
25 Left rear light unit		1
26 Lamp holder left		1
27 Self locking nut		2 M5
28 Hex head screw		2	M5x25
29 Self locking nut		2 M5
30 Washer		4	M5
31 Washer		8	M6
32 Plastic knob		8	M6
33 Small bolt		4	M5x10
34 Washer		4	M5
35 Aluminum cover		1
36 Self locking nut		4 M6
37 Washer		4	M6
38 Lock bolt		4	M6x65
39 Security knob		1
40 Plastic knob		1
41 End stop		1
42 Small bolt		4	M6x10
43 Plastic end stop		2
44 Small bolt		2	M6x5
45 Aluminum base part (sleigh)		1

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L'assemblage:

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SMARAGD

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L'assemblage:

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MONTAGE DU PORTE VELOS SUR L'ATTACHE-REMORQUE

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L'ECLAI RAGE

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MECANISME A BASCULE

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FR PRESTIG

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INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES

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