Xplorer - Bike rack Spinder - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Xplorer Spinder

(inkl. Abklappmechanismus).45 CONTENTS Foreword 46 Obligations regarding these fitting instructions 46 Proper use 46 Safety instructions – Explanation of the categories 47 Scope of delivery 48 Technical data 48 Coupling requirements 49 Safety instructions 49 Fitting the registration plate to the carrier 52 Fitting the bicycle carrier to the trailer coupling 52 Mounting bicycles 55 Tilting the bicycle carrier, access to the luggage space 59 Dismantling the bicycle carrier 60 Carrying the bicycle carrier 60 Cleaning and care 61 Maintenance 61 Disposal 61 Adjustment of the quick fastener 62 7/13 Plug assignment 63 Spare parts overview (Exploded drawing) 64 Spare parts overview (Table) 6546 FOREWORD The Spinder Xplorer/Xplorer

bike carrier is part of the family of bike carriers manufactured by Tradekar Benelux BV. These fitting instructions will assist you with the proper and safe fitting of the Spinder Xplorer/Xplorer

Every person who fits, cleans or disposes of this bicycle carrier must have taken note of and understood the complete contents of these fitting instructions. Keep these fitting instructions readytohand and safe at all times. Hand on these fitting instructions when removing or passing on the bicycle carrier.

is used for the transport of max. two bicycles. In combination with the third bike adapter (article S11015), the bike carrier can be used for transporting up to three bicycles. It must be mounted only on trailer couplings which meet the requirements specified in the chapter “Coupling requirements”. The permissible carrying capacity of the bicycle carrier must not be exceeded under any circumstances. Proper use also includes the observation of all information provided in these fitting instructions, and in particular the safety instructions. Any other form of use constitutes improper use, and can result in personal injury or material damage. Tradekar Benelux BV accepts no liability for damage resulting from improper use.

You will find in these instructions the following categories of safety instructions: WARNING! Personal injury possible: Instructions under the heading WARNING! warn of potentially impending danger. Failure to avoid such danger may result in serious or even fatal injuries CAUTION! Personal injury or material damage possible: Instructions under the heading CAUTION! warn of possibly impending danger. Failure to avoid such danger may result in slight or minor injuries. The product or other nearby objects may be severely damaged. ATTENTION! Personal injury or material damage possible: Instructions under the heading ATTENTION! warn of a potentially harmful situation. Failure to avoid such situations may result in damage to the product or other nearby objects. NOTE! Other instructions: Useful tip. Facilitates the operation or fitting of the product or serves for better understanding. The safety symbol used does not replace the text of the safety instruction. Read the safety instruction and follow it exactly!48

A = Bicycle carrier B = 2 keys C = 2 safety straps for front wheels D = 1 Safety strap for bicycle frame

The bike carrier is suitable for the transport of two or three (including third bike adapter) bicycles 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 75kg). The total weight of the bicycle carrier with the bicycles cannot exceed the maximum permissible ball load of the tow bar. Spinder Xplorer: Max. permissible ball load Weight bicycle carrier Max. carrying capacity 50kg 16kg 34kg 60kg 16kg 44kg 75kg 16kg 59kg 90kg 16kg Max. 60kg

Max. permissible ball load Weight bicycle carrier Max. carrying capacity 50kg 17kg 33kg 60kg 17kg 43kg 75kg 17kg 58kg 90kg 17kg Max. 60kg49 COUPLING REQUIREMENTS WARNING! Personal injury is possible due to breakage of the trailer coupling. The coupling could break if the bicycle carrier is fitted to a coupling made of a too soft material. Fit the bicycle carrier only to a coupling made of steel St52, grey cast iron GG52 or higher quality. Never fit the bicycle carrier to a coupling made of aluminium, other light metals or plastic. Only suitable for use on the coupling of a passenger car. Fit the bicycle carrier only to trailer couplings with the following properties: Material: min. steel St52 or grey cast iron GG52 D-value: >7,6 kN Tow ball: Ø50mm (class A-50 according EC 94/20 or ECE R55) Note the instructions of the coupling manufacture.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Follow the fitting instructions carefully. Failure to follow the instructions can lead to personal injuries and material damage. If you are not sure about correct fitting, ask your dealer or the manufacturer for further information. Neither the manufacturer nor dealer are liable for damages which are due to improper use or fitting. Check the bicycle carrier and the load regularly: you are required to do so and may be held liable in case of damage. NOTE The legal regulations and provisions on the transport of goods on the back of your vehicle apply when driving with a mounted bicycle carried. WARNING! Personal injury or material damage due to changed vehicle driving characteristics. Driving with the bicycle carrier fitted will affect the driving characteristics of your vehicle. Adjust your speed to the new driving characteristics. Never exceed a speed of 1 30 km/h. Avoid sudden and jerky steering movements. Remember that your vehicle is longer than usual.50 WARNING! Personal injury or material damage due to overloading. Exceeding the max. carrying capacity of the bicycle carrier or the permissible bearing load of the trailer coupling or the permissible overall weight can lead to serious accidents. Observe the information on the max. carrying capacity, permissible bearing load and permissible overall weight of your vehicle. Never exceed these specifications. WARNING! Personal injury or material damage due to loss of the bicycles. Carrying bicycles without using the safety straps can lead to accidents. Before the start of every journey, check the correct and firm attachment of the strap around the bikes and the frame holder bracket of the carrier (see Step 12 of chapter “Mounting bicycles”). Before the start of every journey, check the correct and firm attachment of both straps around the front wheel, and the strap around the rear wheel of the bicycle. Tighten the straps if necessary. Before the start of every journey, check that the straps are not worn or damaged. Worn or damaged straps must be replaced with undamaged straps before the start of the journey. The straps used must be approved by Tradekar Benelux BV. WARNING! Personal injury or material damage due to incompletely fitted bicycle carrier. Driving with a folded bicycle carrier can lead to accidents. The moving parts of bicycle carrier constitute a source of danger if not properly fitted. Remove the bicycle carrier if it is not needed. Never drive with a folded bicycle carrier. WARNING! Personal injury or material damage due to projecting parts. Parts projecting beyond the edge of the vehicle or bicycle carrier can cause personal injury or material damage when driving. Fit only such parts which do not project beyond the edge of the vehicle or bicycle carrier. WARNING! Personal injury or material damage due to tarpaulins. Tarpaulins increase the air resistance. They can become loose and fly about leading to serious accidents. Never use tarpaulins or covers.51 WARNING! Personal injury or material damage due to loss of the bicycles. After the attachment, the carrier first settles properly into the coupling after driving several kilometres. Check the attachment of the carrier for secure attachment after driving several kilometres. Redo the attachment if it is loose. WARNING! Personal injury or material damage due to the breaking off of the bicycle carrier. Driving with a mounted bicycle carrier over difficult terrain can lead to the carrier breaking off. Do not use the bicycle carrier when driving over difficult terrain. Only suitable for use on the hitch of a passenger car. ATTENTION! Material damage due to opening tailgate. The tailgate could impact against the bicycle carrier and be damaged. Switch off electric tailgates and operate them manually. Fold down the bicycle carrier before opening the tailgate. ATTENTION! Material damage due to hot exhaust gases. Damage can be caused to the bicycle carrier or the bicycles if the exhaust pipe is too close. Fit an exhaust deflector if necessary.52 FITTING THE REGISTRATION PLATE TO THE BICYCLE CARRIER

FITTING THE BICYCLE CARRIER TO THE TRAILER COUPLING Park your vehicle on a level surface. Apply the handbrake. WARNING! Personal injury or material damage due to damaged bicycle carrier. Damage of the carrier, e.g. by bent parts, cracks or scratches, prevent the safe operation of the carrier. Do not fit the bicycle carrier if it is damaged in any way. Proceed as described in the chapter “Maintenance”. WARNING! Personal injury or material damage due to loss of the bicycle carrier during the journey. A faulty or defective connection between the bicycle carrier and trailer coupling can lead to the detachment of the bicycle carrier. Replace the trailer coupling if it is damaged. Clean the trailer coupling of dirt, dust and grease. NOTE There is often a layer of paint on the coupling ball. For the best possible attachment of the bicycle carrier, this paint coating should be carefully removed. Note the instructions of the coupling manufacturer.

WARNING! Personal injury or material damage due to unsecure bicycle carrier. If the lever is not secured by locking, the bicycle carrier could become detached from the vehicle during the journey Lock the bicycle carrier. Check that you have locked the lever and removed the key. Locking the bicycle carrier also prevents its possible loss by theft. WARNING! Personal injury or material damage due to loss of the bicycle carrier during the journey. A loose connection between the bicycle carrier and trailer coupling can lead to detachment of the bicycle carrier. Check the bicycle carrier for secure attachment. Repeat steps 1 to 4 in the event of a loose connection. If this brings about no improvement, the quick fastener may need to be adjusted, see chapter “Adjustment of the quickfastener”.

WARNING! Personal injury due to not being seen by other road-users. Driving with a defective lighting system can lead to accidents. Check the correct operation of the lighting system before the start of every journey. Replace any defective bulbs. Check the connection between the plug and coupling.

WARNING! Personal injury or material damage due to unsecure registration plate holder. If the registration plate holder is not secured by the locking bolt, it could become detached during the journey. Fold down the registration plate holder until it is heard to engage. Release the locking bolt and allow it to engage in the hole in the registration plate holder.

MOUNTING BICYCLES ATTENTION! Personal injury or material damage possible due to loose parts. Improperly tightened parts on the bicycles can become loose during the journey. Remove all parts not firmly attached to the bicycle, such as bicycle pumps, panniers, navigation devices or batteries. NOTE In order to improve the driving characteristics of your vehicle, mount the heavier bicycle first. If carrying only one bicycle, this should be mounted in the rail closest to the rear of the vehicle. NOTE The frame holders are flexible to place on your bicycle. The Spinder Xplorer/Xplorer

bike carrier is particularly suitable for seat post (seat post tube) mounting (see step 3 of this chapter). 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.

WARNING! Personal injury or material damage due to loss of the bicycles. Carrying bicycles without using the safety straps can lead to accidents. Before the start of every journey, check the correct and firm attachment of the strap around the bikes and the Frame holder bracket of the carrier (see step 12). Before the start of every journey, check the correct and firm attachment of both straps around the front wheel, and the strap around the rear wheel of the bicycle. Tighten the straps if necessary. Before the start of every journey, check that the straps are not worn or damaged. Worn or damaged straps must be replaced with undamaged straps before the start of the journey. The straps used must be approved by Tradekar Benelux BV.

WARNING! Personal injury or material damage due to loss of a bicycle during the journey. A loose connection between the bicycle carrier and bicycle can lead to detachment of the connection and loss of the bicycle. Check the bicycles for secure and complete attachment. Repeat steps 1 to 12 of this chapter in the event of a loose connection.

ATTENTION! Material damage due to opening tailgate. The tailgate could impact against the bicycle carrier and be damaged. Switch off electric tailgates and operate them manually. Fold down the bicycle carrier before opening the tailgate. CAUTION! Personal injury or material damage due to sudden folding down of the carrier. Body parts or objects under or in front of the carrier when it is folded down may be trapped. Make sure that there is nothing under the carrier. Keep all body parts, and particularly your head, clear, and maintain a suitable safety distance. Hold the carrier by the bicycle when folding it down. With your foot loosen the locking device and then tilt the carrier downward with your hand (see fig. 1)

CAUTION! Personal injury or material damage possible when folding up the carrier. Body parts or objects between the carrier and the vehicle when it is folded up may be trapped. Make sure that there is nothing between the carrier and the vehicle. Remove any objects between the carrier and the vehicle. WARNING! Personal injury or material damage possible due to loss of the bicycle carrier during the journey. A bicycle carrier which is not folded up can result in detachment of the carrier or the coupling.

• Fold the carrier up before the start of the journey (see fig. 2 of this chapter).

• Check that the bike carrier is properly secured in this position.

To dismantle the bicycle carrier, proceed in the reverse order to fitting: Unlock the license plate holder and turn it to the storage position. Folding bicycle carrier together. Remove lighting connector from the car. Release the quick-release lever and pull the wearer of the device.

The ingenious folding system makes it really easy to carry and to store.

The bicycle carrier can be cleaned with a mild cleaning agent, with warm water and/or a soft cloth. First remove any coarse dirt and dust. Do not use any solvents or similar cleaning agents, since these can damage the bicycle carrier. Leave the bicycle carrier to dry on its own. Do not use any electrical driers or other heating equipment to speed up the drying process. Clean the bicycle carrier regularly when used in coastal areas or in winter conditions in order to wash off any salt and prolong the service life of the bicycle carrier. Store the bicycle carrier in a dry and protected area when not used for extended periods (e.g. over winter) in order to prolong the service life of the bicycle carrier.

MAINTENANCE Check the bicycle carrier for wear before the start of every journey. Defective metal parts and straps in particular must be replaced. Please refer to our customer service for the replacement of parts. Any modification of original parts and materials or the construction of bicycle carrier can adversely affect its safety and serviceability. The steel parts of the bicycle carrier are protected in the works against corrosion by a powder coating. If this paint coating is damaged, please have the damage rectified professionally as soon as possible. Under normal conditions and use, the bicycle carrier only requires cleaning, and is otherwise maintenance free.

DISPOSAL Local regulations must be observed for the disposal of the product. The packaging should also be sorted by type and disposed of in the relevant collection containers. Further information is available from your communal disposal point.62

ADJUSTMENT OF THE QUICKFASTENER

Carry out this maintenance operation only if the bicycle carrier cannot be fitted firmly to the trailer coupling, as described in the chapter “Fitting the bicycle carrier to the trailer coupling”. Remove the bicycle carrier from the trailer coupling, as described under “Dismantling the bicycle carrier”. Loosen the locking nut slightly (fig. 1). Screw in the setting screw one quarter of a turn (fig. 1). Tighten the locking nut (fig. 2) Check whether the carrier is now firmly seated on the trailer coupling, as described under “Fitting the bicycle carrier to the trailer coupling”. If not, repeat the above steps.

7/13 PIN CONNECTOR This bike carrier is equipped with a lighting system. This system can be connected to the tow bar 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 7pin plug and the 13pin plug (Jaeger). As a result, the carrier can be used with any tow bar! Both plugs are in one housing. Please cover the plug you don’t use with the supplied cover. This information is only for the retrofitting by a specialised dealer. A retrofitting by non trained persons is not permitted. Universal system 7 pin 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 Jaeger system 13 pin (DIN 72.570)

Lamp protector (left)

Plastic wheelstopper

Mainframe with quick connector*

Lamp protector (right)

Mainframe with quick connector (Xplorer) / Tilting frame (Xplorer

Plastic support (long)

License plate holder locking

Plastic support (short)

PRISE MÂLE 7/13 BROCHES

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