The Menabo Cobra Plus is a bicycle carrier designed for mounting on the rear of a vehicle, offering a secure and convenient way to transport up to three bicycles. This manual provides detailed fitting instructions, spare parts information, and usage guidelines to ensure safe and proper operation.
Function Description:
The Cobra Plus is a trunk-mounted bicycle rack system that attaches to the rear of a car using a series of straps and adjustable clamps. It features a robust frame that supports the bicycles, with individual wheel trays and frame holders to secure each bike. The design allows for quick installation and removal, and it can be folded for compact storage when not in use. The carrier is designed to be compatible with a wide range of vehicle types, provided they have a non-metallic contact surface on the trunk or tailgate where the straps are attached. The system includes various components for securing the carrier to the vehicle and the bicycles to the carrier, ensuring stability during transit.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Capacity: Up to 3 standard bicycles.
- Maximum Load per Bike: 15 kg (33 lb).
- Total Maximum Load: 45 kg (99 lb).
- Frame Compatibility:
- Minimum Ø23 mm (1")
- Maximum Ø75 mm (3")
- Minimum 30x50 mm (1.2"x2")
- Maximum 50x75 mm (2"x3")
- Wheel Compatibility:
- Maximum Wheelbase: 1210 mm (47.6")
- Strap Colors for Identification: Red, Yellow, Green (used for specific attachment points).
- Torque Specifications:
- Fastening screws for wheel trays: 2 Nm (1.5 lbf-ft).
- Frame clamps: 2 Nm (1.5 lbf-ft).
- Minimum Clearance: A minimum clearance of 50mm (2") is required between the vehicle's trunk edge and any protruding parts of the carrier to ensure proper fit and prevent damage.
- Optional Accessories:
- Anti-theft knob (Art. 000026400000)
- Double arm (Art. 000104100000, Art. 000103900000)
- Long arm (Art. 000104000000)
- Optional tandem bike adapter (Art. 000027600000) - Note: The carrier is explicitly stated as "No Tandem" in the main specifications, suggesting the tandem adapter is for a different model or specific configuration not covered by the standard Cobra Plus.
Usage Features:
- Easy Assembly: The carrier comes with clear, step-by-step instructions for assembly and installation. The main frame unfolds and locks into position (indicated by "UNLOCK" and "LOCK" mechanisms).
- Vehicle Attachment: The carrier attaches to the vehicle using six straps (two red, two yellow, two green) that hook onto the edges of the trunk or tailgate. Specific instructions are provided for positioning these straps, ensuring they are placed on non-metallic surfaces to prevent damage. The straps are tightened using a ratchet mechanism to secure the carrier firmly to the vehicle.
- Bicycle Loading: Bicycles are loaded onto the carrier's wheel trays and secured using adjustable frame clamps and wheel straps. The frame clamps are designed to hold the bicycle frame securely, with a recommended torque of 2 Nm (1.5 lbf-ft) for tightening. The wheel straps further stabilize the wheels in the trays.
- Adjustable Components: The frame holders (parts 12, 13, 14) are adjustable to accommodate different bicycle frame geometries. The wheel trays (part 2) are also adjustable to fit various wheelbases.
- Safety Checks: The manual emphasizes critical safety checks, including ensuring all straps are correctly tensioned, the carrier is stable, and the bicycles are securely fastened. It explicitly warns against improper attachment (e.g., straps not fully engaged or twisted).
- Speed Limits: Recommended maximum speeds for driving with the carrier are 110 km/h (70 mph).
- Folding Mechanism: The carrier can be folded for storage, making it more compact when not in use.
- Compatibility Groups: The manual illustrates two main attachment configurations, "GROUP A" and "GROUP B," likely corresponding to different vehicle types or trunk designs, with specific strap routing for each.
- Anti-theft: An optional anti-theft knob is available to deter theft of the carrier from the vehicle.
Maintenance Features:
- Spare Parts Availability: The manual includes a comprehensive list of spare parts with their corresponding codes, indicating that replacements for individual components can be ordered if needed. This facilitates long-term usability and repair.
- Regular Inspection: Although not explicitly detailed as a maintenance feature, the emphasis on checking all connections and strap tension before each use implies a need for regular inspection to ensure the carrier remains in safe working condition.
- Cleaning: While not specified, general care for such a device would involve cleaning dirt and debris from straps, clamps, and moving parts to ensure smooth operation and prevent wear.
- Storage: The folding design allows for convenient storage, which helps protect the carrier from environmental elements when not in use, potentially extending its lifespan.
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