Instruction manual

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Before the journey
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Loading the bike rack with
bicycles
When loading the bike rack, observe the centre of gravity. The centre of gravity
of the bicycles must be as close as possible to the rear wall of the vehicle. The
bike rack should always be loaded from the inside to the outside.
Loading the bike rack correctly:
 Depending on the model, fold the bike rack down or pull it out.
 Place the heaviest bicycle directly against the rear wall.
 Place the lightest bicycles in the centre or on the outside of the bike rack.
 Secure the front and rear wheels of each bicycle with the retaining straps
on the bike rack.
 In addition, fasten the outermost bicycle depending on the model of the
bike rack on the retaining clip or the retaining bracket and to the spacer
respectively.
If the bike rack is only loaded with one bicycle, position the bicycle as closely
as possible to the rear wall.
Bike rack, lowerable
The bike rack (Fig. 4) permits to easily transport 2 bicycles. Expansion for
3 bicycles is possible. A winding system may be used to lift and lower the bike
rack approx. 40 cm. The winding system brings the bicycles to gripping height
within seconds.
Loading the bicycles:
 Attach the manual crank to the bicycle rack and lower the bike rack to grip-
ping height.
 Place the bicycles on top and secure them with quick straps.
 Fasten the bike-block spacer to the frame of the outermost bicycle.
 Use the manual crank to lift the bicycles back up.
Z Driving with a folded out bike rack without bicycles is not permitted.
Z Before every journey, check:
Is the bike rack without bicycles folded in correctly?
Are the bicycles securely fastened to the bike rack using the bike rack
belts?
Z Also read the manufacturer's instruction manual.
Fig. 4 Bike rack, lowerable