Thule 501-8253-01 Manual De Instrucciones página 2

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A.0 General
A.1 Thule assumes no liability for injury to persons, damage to movable or immovable property,
loss of profit, or any other loss or damage caused by the improper mounting or use of the
carrier, including but not limited to mounting or use in conflict with the assembly instructions,
mounting instructions or any other instructions given, in writing or verbally, by Thule or a Thule
dealer.
A.2 The carrier and its parts must not be modified in any way.
A.3 Consult your Thule dealer if you have any questions about the operation, use and limits of the
carrier. Read all of the instructions and warranty information carefully before mounting and
using the carrier.
A.4 The Safety instructions should be retained for future reference and to ensure that any other
users of the bike carrier are familiar with its content.
B.0 Fitting
B.1 Check the assembly instructions to make sure that all the necessary parts of the carrier
are present.
B.2 Read and follow the assembly instructions and the recommendation list carefully, if the list
is included. Then fit the unit in the correct sequence by following points 1, 2, 3 and so on.
B.3 Do not attempt to fit the carrier in any other way than the way shown in the mounting
instructions.
B.4 In the case of the roof-mounted carrier, if no special fitting positions are given in the assembly
instructions, ensure that there is a minimum distance of 700mm between the front and rear
racks.
B.5 The load may not exceed the load carrier's width, and it should be spread evenly across the
load carrier and with the low¬est possible center of gravity.
C.0 Loading
C.1 The maximum load for the carrier, as specified in the assembly instructions, must not be
exceeded. In addition, the maximum load recommended for the vehicle itself always takes
priority over the load specified in the assembly instructions. It is always the lower recommended
maximum load that applies and that must not be exceeded.
C.2 The maximum load for the carrier, as specified in the assembly instructions, applies to vehicles
in motion as well as parked vehicles.
C.3 The load must be carefully secured. Elastic bungees must not be used.
C.4 Check and do not exceed the maximum weight per bike specified in the mounting instructions.
C.5 The carrier is constructed to carry only standard bike frames. Tandem bikes must not be
transported on the carrier. Always check and do not exceed the maximum bike frame size
(diameter) specified in the mounting instructions.
C.6 In the case of bikes with carbon frames or forks, always consult the bike manufacturer or dealer
to check if you are allowed to use the carrier.
C.7 Thule assumes no liability for any damage to carbon frames or forks incurred during mounting
and/or use of the carrier.
C.8 All easily removable parts of the bikes must be removed before transportation, including but
not limited to child seats, baskets, locks (if not permanently mounted) and air pumps. These
parts can become detached during transportation because of increased air resistance and
vibration and can constitute a danger to other road users.
D.0 Driving characteristics and regulations
D.1 This product is not approved for and must not be used during off-road driving. Adapt your
speed to the prevailing road conditions and the load being carried. Check the load fastenings
regularly.
D.2 The vehicle driver is solely responsible for ensuring that the carrier is in perfect condition and
that the carrier and load are securely fastened (even if fitted by a third person).
D.3 Every time the carrier is used, check that the carrier is securely fitted after driving a short
distance (50km) and then at regular intervals. If you notice any unusual noise, movement of
the load and/or carrier, different behaviour of the vehicle or other unusual conditions, stop and
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