SAFETY &
WARRANTY
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1.0
General
1.1
Accell bike parts assumes no liability for injury to persons,
loss or damage caused by improper installation or use of
the vehicle, including - but not limited to - assembly or
use that is in confl ict with the instructions supplied with
your carrier or the instructions of your dealer.
1.2
Consult your dealer if you have questions about handling,
use and limitations of the carrier.
1.3
Read all instructions carefully before mounting and using
the carrier.
1.4
The carrier and its components may not be modifi ed in
any way.
2.0
Initial use
2.1
Check that all parts of the carrier are included, as de-
scribed in the instructions.
2.2
Check that all parts are undamaged and functional.
3.0
Mounting the carrier to the tow bar
3.1
If you are in in doubt, consult your dealer about mounting
or adjusting the carrier to your tow bar.
3.2
Read and follow the assembly instructions. Do not mount
the carrier in any other way than indicated in the instruc-
tions.
3.3
Check that the carrier is suffi ciently upright, fi rmly and
stably mounted on the tow bar.
4.0
Loading the carrier
4.1
If you are in doubt, consult your dealer about loading the
carrier.
4.2
The lowest recommended maximum load takes priority
and may never be exceeded
4.3
The maximum load for the carrier may not be exceeded,
as described in the instructions.
4.4
The recommended maximum load on the tow bar of the
vehicle has priority over the load of your carrier
4.5
The bikes must be mounted carefully following the
instructions.
4.6
Put the largest and heaviest bike closest to the vehicle,
followed by the smaller and lighter bikes.
4.7
The carrier may only be used for standard bicycle frames.
Never exceed the maximum size of the bikes, as indicat-
ed in the instructions.
4.8
Bikes with a carbon frame or carbon parts are mounted
on the carrier at your own risk. Accell bike parts assumes
no liability for damage to carbon frames or carbon parts.
4.9
All easily removable parts on the bike must be removed
before transport, such as child seats, panniers, baskets
and bike pumps. This is to prevent loss and for the safety
of other road users.If the vehicle is equipped with an
automatic tailgate opening function, this function must
be switched off in order to prevent damage to the vehicle
and the carrier.
4.10
Keep the carrier and bicycles in a safe distance from the
exhaust pipe to prevent any damage by the heat of the
exhaust pipe.
4.11
Keep the instructions in the vehicle at which the carrier is
mounted.
5.0
Tow bar
5.1
Information about the carrying capacity of the tow bar
can be found on a plate next to the tow bar or in the
information brochure of your vehicle.
5.2
The combined weight of the carrier and the bicycles is not
allowed to exceed the maximum allowed load for the tow
bar.
5.3
Check the tow bar before use of the carrier.
5.4
The tow bar must be made of steel. The carrier is not suit-
able for tow bars made of aluminum or cast iron (GGG40).
Consult your dealer in case of doubt
5.5
Dirt and oil must be removed prior to use of the tow bar.
5.6
Any protective paint or fi lm on ball might have a negative
effect on the stability of the carrier and must be removed
before the carrier is used.
5.7
Check the ball and its base for damage and wear. A worn
tow bar can have a negative effect on the stability of the
carrier.
5.8
If the carrier is not stable on the tow bar or can easily
turn horizontally, the carrier must be adjusted. If in doubt,
consult your dealer about the adjustment on the tow bar.
6.0
Tilting mechanism
6.1
If the carrier has a tilting mechanism, for access to the
luggage compartment:
6.2
Hold the bikes while tilting and allow the assembly to
tilt carefully. This is for your own safety and to prevent
damage to the carrier and the bikes.
6.3
Check that the mechanism is properly locked back into
position after tilting. This prevents the carrier from acci-
dentally tilting, e.g. while driving.
7.0
Lights
7.1
Before driving, check the functioning of the lights of the
car and the carrier.
7.2
When the fog light is used, the car's fog light must remain
off.
7.3
Consult your dealer if your car indicates an error regard-
ing the lights.
8.0
Securing the carrier and bikes
8.1
All locks on the bikes and the carrier must be in the
locked position and the keys must be removed during
use.
8.2
Knobs with a lock must fi rst be fully tightened before they
are locked.
8.3
Check that the lock of the tow bar coupling is in the
locked position before use of the carrier.
9.0
Driving properties
9.1
Adjust your speed and driving behavior to the prevailing
road conditions and the transported bikes.
9.2
Do not drive or drive very carefully on unpaved roads.
9.3
Drive very carefully over speed bumps.
9.4
During the trip, check regularly if the carrier and bicycles
are still properly secured.
9.5
Bear in mind the extra volume of your vehicle, e.g. while
reversing.
9.6
Under no condition exceed the speed of 130 km/h.
9.7
Remove the carrier from the vehicle if no bikes are mount-
ed on it.
10.0
Regulations
10.1
The driver of the vehicle is entirely responsible for the
condition of the carrier and the assembly of the carrier
and the bicycles.
10.2
When using the carrier, the driver must be aware of the
local laws. Laws may differ in different countries.
10.3
A number plate must be mounted on the carrier at the
right location and it must match the number plate of the
car.
10.4
Speed limits and other traffi c laws must be observed.
