ASSEMBLY AND USER INSTRUCTIONS
Whenever this product is used the following information must be
taken into consideration: the bike rack is a safe product if used
correctly, but if it is used incorrectly it can cause damages to you
and to anyone driving behind you.
1) Insert the plugs 1 in the square bearing tubes 2 (Fig. A).
2) Insert the plugs 3 in the bike carrier bars 4 (Fig. A) and in the bike
fixing arch 5 (Fig. D2).
3) Mount the tyre cradles 6 on the bike carrier bar 4 in the most suitable
positions for the dimensions of your bike and fix them with the screws
7, nuts and washers 8 (Fig. A).
4) Fix the hook 9 to the tilt mechanisms 10 (Fig. A).
5) Mount the rear lights 11 to the lighting board 12 and fix together with
the washers and nuts 13 (Fig. B); take care not to damage the wires
and not to over-tighten the nuts as this could damage the plastic parts.
Thread the 13 pin plug through the central hole of the lighting board 12.
6) Fix the number plate frame 14 to the lighting board 12 with the screws
15 (Fig. B).
7) Fix the lighting board assembly 12 to the square tube 16 with the
screws 17, the nuts and the washers 18; make sure you thread the tilt
hook 9 into the slot provided (Fig. C).
8) Mounting the bike fixing arch 5:
- Undo and remove the knobs 19 and the washers 20 from both sides
(Fig. D1);
- Insert the bike fixing arch 5 in the half pipe of the adjustment
elements 21, then fix it with the washers 20 and the knobs 19 (Fig.
D2).
HOW TO INSTALL THE BIKE CARRIER ON
THE TOWBALL
For personal safety and to avoid damaging the vehicle we recommend 2
people mount the bike carrier.
9) Push the lever 22 upwards, to disengage it turn the wrench 23 counter
clockwise (Fig. E1).
10) Place the fixing block 24 on the towball 25 (Fig. E2).
11) Close the clamping device by lowering the lever 22: at least 45 kg.
clamping force is required. (Fig. E2).
Adjustment of closing hand force
It is always necessary to make the first adjustment when the product is
purchased. Then, every time the product is used, the clamping force
must be checked and adjusted if necessary. In order to prevent accidents
and damage it is advisable to ask a second person to assist you in this
procedure as well. After disengaging and lifting the lever 22 the second
person must hold the cycle carrier in a horizontal position. The screw 26
must be adjusted with the wrench provided 27 so that the clamping
force on the lever is increased to a minimum of 45 Kg. (Fig. E2). Make
sure that the bike rack does not rotate when the clamping device has
been locked.
ONLY FOR ART.706/4
12) Attach the strap hooks 35 to the edges of the vehicle hatch, then insert
the straps in the buckles 34 (make sure the inlet direction is correct)
(Fig. F).
: Give the straps a good tug to check for tightness. Check
IMPORTANT
the tightness before starting and during the trip.
POSITIONING AND FIXING THE BIKES ON
THE BIKE RACK
13) Place the biggest and heaviest bike on the bike rack first, position the
wheels in the tire cradles 6 and lean it up against the bike fixing arch 5.
Secure the bike to the bike fixing arch 5 with the fixing strap 28 (Fig.
H1). Secure the wheels by means of the fixing straps 29 (Fig. G).
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14) Repeat the operations in 13 for the second, third and fourth bikes. The
second and third bikes are secured to the fixing arch 5 with the fixing
arms 30/31 (Fig. H1), whereas the fourth bike is secured to the third
bike with fixing arm 32 (Fig. H2).
: For safe transportation of the load the bike carrier is
IMPORTANT
supplied with a strap 33 for tying all the bikes to the fixing arch 5.
Check that the belt is mounted correctly by pulling on it.
BIKE RACK INCLINATION
To tilt the bike rack hold it up with one hand while you pull the hook
9 with the other (Fig. I). To avoid injury or damage, this operation of
tilting the bike rack should be carried out with the help of a third
person. To close the bike rack, lift it until the tilt mechanism 10
engages completely by passing from the tilt position (Fig. L) to the
closed position (Fig. M).
ATTENTION – SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
As well as the information described below please observe the
"
Conditions, suggestions and limits for use
type test certificate.
- Weight and maximum capacity of "PARMA" bike racks:
* Model 706/4 (20,03 kg.) ---> 4 bikes, max. capacity 60 kg.
* Model 706/3 (17,38 kg.) ---> 3 bikes, max. capacity 60 kg.
* Model 706/3A (15,77 kg.) ---> 3 bikes, max. capacity 60 kg.
* Model 706 (15,58 kg.)
- Never exceed the permitted capacity of the towing hook installed.
The combined weight of the bike rack and the load must never
exceed the permitted capacity. Keep the towing hook ball surface
clean from dirt and oil.
- The driver is always responsible for the load he is transporting and
consequently he is also responsible for checking the fastenings both
before starting the trip and at regular intervals during the trip.
- Check the car manual for the specifications concerning the maximum
permissible rear axle weight.
- Verify compliance with the value D (maximum load bearing capacity)
of the towball specified by the car or towball manufacturer; the value
D for the towball must be at least (760 Kg) 7.6kN; older towballs
often only specify the permissible load on the towball G
total permissible load of the towing vehicle G
this case the value D can be calculated using the values specified in
the vehicle maintenance or registration booklet:
9,81 (G
G
)
A
K
x
D =
x
1000 (G
G
)
A +
K
(D in [kN] / G
in [kg] / G
A
- Remove from the transported bikes children's seats, transport
baskets, rain covers or other elements that could get lost or increase
the air resistance.
- Do not carry more bikes than the number indicated for a specific
model.
- Bike parts, such as for example the handlebars or pedals, must not be
left in the normal position of use; they must be folded to avoid
dangerous projections.
- Ensure that the bike rack is fitted correctly on the towing hook and
that the bikes are secured as instructed.
- The bike rack is only suitable for transporting bicycles.
8/28
(Fig. I/L/M)
" specified in the EC
---> 2 bikes, max. capacity 60 kg.
rather than value D; in
K
in [kg])
K
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