EUFAB QUICK FIT PRO Operating Instructions Manual
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Table of contents
Contents
Information on these mounting....................................................................................................................................... 3
Foreword.............................................................................................................................................................................3
Obligations regarding these mounting instructions.............................................................................................................3
Intended Use...................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Safety instructions Explanation of categories............................................................................................................ 3
Scope of delivery.............................................................................................................................................................. 4
Technical data................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Coupling requirements.................................................................................................................................................... 4
Safety instructions........................................................................................................................................................... 5
Before first use................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Mounting of the registration plate on the bicycle carrier..................................................................................................... 6
Mounting of the bracket on the bicycle carrier....................................................................................................................6
Mounting and use............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Mounting the bicycle carrier on the trailer coupling............................................................................................................ 7
Mounting bicycles............................................................................................................................................................... 9
Tilting the bicycle carrier, access to the luggage space......................................................................................................11
Cleaning and care............................................................................................................................................................. 12
Maintenance...................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Adjustment of the quick release fastener............................................................................................................................13
Disposal............................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Contact.............................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Spare parts overview Exploded drawing..................................................................................................................... 14
Spare parts overview Table........................................................................................................................................... 15
Effective: 2018
Personal injury possible:
Instructions with the heading WARNING warn
of a possible impending danger.
Failure to avoid such danger could result in
serious or even fatal injuries.
Safety instructions
Explanation of categories
In this manual, you will find the following categories of
safety instructions:
The safety symbol used does not replace the text of the
safety message.
Therefore, read the safety information and follow it exactly!
Personal injury or material damage possible:
Instructions under the heading CAUTION
warn of possibly impending danger.
Failure to avoid such danger may result in
slight or minor injuries.
The product or other nearby objects may be
severely damaged.
Personal injury or material damage possible:
Instructions under the heading ATTENTION
warn of a potentially harmful situation.
Failure to avoid such situations may result in
damage to the product or other nearby
objects.
Other information:
Useful tip. Facilitates the operation or
installation of the product or serves for better
understanding.
Information on these mounting instructions
Information on these mounting
instructions
Preface
These mounting instructions will help you with the
• proper and
• secure
mounting of the QUICK FIT PRO bicycle carrier.
Obligations regarding these mounting
instructions
Every person who
• installs,
• cleans or
• disposes
of this bicycle carrier must have read and understood the
full content of this mounting manual.
Always keep these mounting instructions at hand and in a
safe place. In the case of the sale or transfer of this
bicycle carrier, provide the mounting instructions.
Intended use
The QUICK FIT PRO bicycle carrier is used to transport a
max. of two bicycles. It must be mounted on trailer
couplings that meet the requirements that are described in
the chapter
"Coupling requirements". The permissible load capacity of
the bicycle carrier must not be exceeded under any
circumstances.
Intended use also includes the observation of all
information provided in these mounting instructions,
particularly the observance of safety instructions. Any other
use is considered improper and can lead to property
damage or personal injury.
Coast to Coast assumes no liability for damage resulting
from improper use.
Personal injury through breakage of the trailer
coupling possible.
The coupling could break if the bicycle carrier
is mounted to a coupling made of too soft a
material.
•
Only mount the bicycle carrier to a coupling
of steel St52, grey cast iron GG52 or higher
quality.
•
Never mount the carrier to a coupling made
of aluminium, other light metals or plastic.
Only mount the bicycle carrier to trailer couplings which
have the following properties:
Material: Minimum steel St52 or cast iron GG52
Material:.............. mind. Stahl St52 oder Grauguss GG52
D value:............................................................... ≥ 7,6 kN
Observe the instructions from the coupling manufacturer.
Coupling conditions
Scope of delivery
Carrier:....................................................QUICK FIT PRO
Item no.
QUICK FIT PRO:............................................350-20106
Material:....................................................................Steel
Net weight::
for two bicycles ....................................................... 17 kg
with extension for third bicycle.................................19 kg
Load bearing capacity.:............................................60 kg
The maximum load capacity of the bicycle carrier and the
permissible load capacity of the trailer coupling joint must
not be exceeded.
The bicycle carrier and load must not exceed the
permissible overall weight, or the permissible axle load of
the vehicle.
Scope of delivery / Technical data
A = Bracket with two frame holders
B = Bicycle carrier
C = 2 keys
D = Safety strap for bicycle frame
E = 2 knobs
F = 2 carriage bolts
G = 2 washers
Technical data
Personal injury or material damage due to
overloading.
Exceeding the max. load capacity of the
bicycle carrier as well as the permissible load
on the coupling joint of the trailer coupling or
the permissible overall weight can lead to
serious accidents.
• Observe the information on the max. load
capacity, permissible coupling joint load
and permissible overall weight of your
vehicle. Never exceed these specifications.
ATTENTION!
Material damage caused by hot exhaust
gases.
Damage can be caused to the bicycle carrier
or the bicycles if the the exhaust pipe is too
close.
•
If necessary, use an exhaust deflector.
ATTENTION!
Material damage due to opening tailgate.
The tailgate could hit against the bicycle
carrier and be damaged.
•
Switch off the electric tailgate and operate
them manually.
•
Fold down the bicycle carrier before
opening the tailgate.
WARNING!
Personal injury or material damage possible
due to protruding parts.
Parts protruding beyond the edge of the
vehicle or bicycle carrier can cause personal
injury or material damage when driving.
• Only mount parts that do not protrude
beyond the edge of the vehicle.
WARNING!
Personal injury or material damage possible
due to an unsecured/incorrectly mounted
bicycle carrier.
The moving parts of the bicycle carrier
constitute a source of danger if not properly
mounted.
•
Disassemble the bicycle carrier when not in
use.
WARNING!
Personal injury or material damage due to loss
of the bicycles.
Driving without using the safety straps can
lead to accidents.
•
Before the start of every trip, check correct
and secure mounting of the straps around
the bicycles and the U-bracket of the carrier
(See Step 6, Section "Mounting bicycles").
•
Before the start of every trip, check to see if
the straps used are undamaged and not
worn.
•
A damaged or worn strap must be replaced
with an undamaged one before driving.
NOTE
European operating approval has been
obtained for this bicycle carrier. This is
supplied with the carrier and must be carried
when using the carrier.
WARNING!
Personal injury or material damage due to
changed vehicle driving characteristics.
Driving with the mounted bicycle carrier will
affect the driving characteristics of your
vehicle.
•
Adjust your speed to the new driving
characteristics.
•
Never drive faster than 130 km/h.
•
Avoid sudden or jerky steering movements.
•
Remember that your vehicle is longer than
usual.
Safety instructions
Follow the mounting instructions exactly. Failure to follow
the instructions may lead to personal injury and property
damage.
If you are not sure about correct mounting, ask your dealer
or the manufacturer for further information.
Neither the manufacturer nor dealer are liable for
damages which are due to improper use or mounting.
Check the bicycle carrier and the load regularly! You are
required to do so and may be held liable in case of
damage.
Safety instructions