FISCHER 102266 Manual De Instrucciones Original página 21

2. INTENDED USE
The coupling bicycle carrier is used to transport 2 bicycles on the trailer coupling of a passenger car. This passenger car
must be equipped with a type-approved trailer coupling. The coupling-mounted bicycle carrier must be assembled in
accordance with these operating instructions. When driving, the relevant legal regulations (maximum permitted speed,
maximum permitted total weight, etc.) must be observed. In particular, you must observe the max. permitted drawbar
load of the trailer coupling.
Whenever using this product, the following information must be taken into account: The bicycle carrier is a safe product
as long as it is used correctly. If, on the contrary, it is not used correctly, it can cause damage to you and other road
users behind you.
3. INSTALLATION OF THE BIKE CARRIER ON THE TRAILER COUPLING
Warning: When you mount the coupling bike carrier on the trailer coupling of your car, the engine must be switched off,
the ignition switched off and the handbrake applied!
• Before the installation of the bicycle carrier, make sure that the automatic tailgate opening device is switched off if
your vehicle is equipped with it.
• The accessories or load may obstruct the functionality of the rear window wiper. In these cases, the rear window
wiper should be dismantled.
• When mounting the bicycle carrier, keep sufficient distance between the bicycle carrier and the exhaust pipe of the
vehicle.
• Do not attach the sheet metal strips to glass and plastic surfaces.
• Clean the ball of the trailer coupling from oil, grease and dirt before mounting the coupling bike carrier.
• Clean the contact surfaces of the vehicle before mounting the carrier to avoid damage to the bodywork.
In order to mount the bicycle carrier safely and to avoid damage to the vehicle, it is recommended to ask another person
for assistance. The steps shown in figures A-B-C-D-E-F must be carried out in sequence.
Adjustment of the lever closing force:
When purchasing the product, the initial adjustment must be made in any case. Afterwards, the closing force must be
checked each time the product is used and adjusted if necessary. To prevent accidents and damage, another person
should also be asked to help with this procedure.
After unlocking and raising the lever (1-2 Fig. A), the bicycle carrier must be held in a horizontal position by the second
person. The screw must be adjusted with the enclosed key so that the closing force on the lever increases to at least 45
kg (2-3 Fig. B). Make sure that the bicycle carrier does not rotate when the fastening device is closed.
Warning: After assembly, be sure to check the electrical connections between the car and the coupling bicycle carrier
(tail light, brake light, turn signals etc).
Note: Before your first journey, fit a number plate to the carrier that matches your vehicle's number plate.
Warning: After you have mounted the bicycle carrier on your vehicle, make sure that it is securely fastened by pulling
and pushing.
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