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• Before setting o, check the correct and rm positioning of
the safety strap around the bicycles and U-shaped bracket of
the carrier (Figure 28).
• Before embarking on any journey, check the correct and rm
positioning of both straps around the front wheel and the
strap around the back wheel of the bicycle.
• If necessary tighten the straps again.
• Before embarking on any journey, check to make sure the
straps used are undamaged and not worn.
• Damaged or worn straps must be replaced with undama-
ged ones before you embark on your journey. Only straps
authorised by EAL GmbH for this purpose may be used.
WARNING!
Personal injury or property damage due to loss of
bicycles.
Driving without the safety strap can lead to accidents. The
bicycle carrier may not be used without this safety strap.
• Check that the bicycles are securely and fully mounted.
• If one of the fastenings is loose, repeat the steps shown in
Figures 20 to 28.
WARNING!
Personal injury or material damage due to loss of a
bicycle while driving.
A loose connection between the bicycle carrier and the bicycle
can lead to the detachment of the connection and loss of the
bicycle.
NOTE
The frame holder may result in minor pressure points on the
bicycle frame and damaged to the paintwork. Protect the
bicycle frame, for example, using protective lm
Figure 28: Applying the safety strap
Always use the tensioning straps (position C in the scope
of delivery) for additional fastening of the front wheels to
prevent the bicycle handlebars from twisting.
For bicycle carrier PROBC3, FG3
For the third bicycle, proceed as described above. described
above.
Use the bike-to-bike frame holder (position G in the scope of
delivery) to connect the third bike to the second.
5.8 FOLDING BACK THE BICYCLE CARRIER
• Switch o the electric boot lid release, and operate it
manually.
• Fold up the bicycle carrier before opening the boot lid.
BEWARE!
Property damage due to opening the boot lid.
The boot lid could hit the bicycle carrier and be damaged.
• Make sure that there is nothing beneath the carrier.
• Keep all body parts – particularly your head – clear, and
maintain a suitably safe distance.
• Hold the carrier rmly onto the bicycle when folding it
down. Release the lock by foot, and then tilt the carrier
downwards by hand (Figure 30).
CAUTION!
Personal injury or material damage due to the sudden
folding down of the carrier.
Body parts or objects which are under or in front of the carrier
may be crushed when it is folded down.
Figure 30: Folding back the bicycle carrier
Figure 29: Opening the boot lid
• Make sure that there is nothing between the carrier and the
vehicle.
• Remove any objects between the carrier and the vehicle.
CAUTION!
Personal injury or material damage possible when
folding up the carrier.
Body parts or objects which are between the carrier and the
vehicle during folding may be crushed.
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