Operation Manual

Balance bikeStorage
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9�9 Checking the safety elements
x Check that the safety elements, such as protective caps over nuts or on the
handlebars, are in place and undamaged.
x If safety elements are missing or damaged, have them replaced by your dealer.
10 Storage
If the balance bike will not be used for a prolonged period, the following points must be
noted with regard to storage:
x Clean the balance bike (see the “Cleaning” chapter).
x Store the balance bike in a dry, frost-free place where it is protected against major
fluctuations in temperature.
x To prevent tyre deformation, store the balance bike hanging by its frame.
11 Warranty
Over and above the statutory guarantee, Winora-Staiger GmbH/Haibike USA also
provides a warranty for the cycle frame. The warranty periods are as follows for models
from 2017 onwards, starting on the date of purchase by the original buyer
– for aluminium frames: 5 years
– for carbon frames: 5 years
– for full-suspension frames (excluding bearings and dampers): 5 years
The warranty only applies to the original purchase of the cycle. Proof of purchase,
together with the completed cycle passport and handover certificate, must be submitted
when making a warranty claim.
The warranty only covers frame damage relating to quality, durability and freedom
from defects. Shipping and return costs for the defective frame, labour costs involved
in replacing a defective frame for a new one, and consequential costs resulting from a
defective frame are not covered by the warranty.
The warranty likewise excludes all damage resulting from insufficient care and
maintenance, excessive wear, accidents, cycle overloading, components fitted
incorrectly, and cycle alterations through the attachment and modification of additional
components. The warranty also does not apply if the cycle is used for improper sports
activities, such as performing jumps for which the cycle category was not intended, in
the event of any other type of overuse, and in cases where recommendations contained
in our original operating manual or made by our dealer are disregarded. Please refer to
the original operating manual for full details regarding proper handling of the frame.