Activeforever BC-07509-3 User manual
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GENERAL
INFORMATION AND
WARNINGS
MUST
BE
READ
1.
This carrier has beendesigned and manufactured
to
attach securely
to
avariety
of
vehicles.The
attachment
of
this
carri
er
to
a
vehicleis safety critical and
beyond
the
control
of
the
manufacturer.The user
must
therefore ensure
that
the
cycle carrieris suitable
for
use
with
their
particular vehicle and
that
both
carrier andcycles are securely and safely attached
to
the
vehicle.
2.
Roof
or
boot
spoilers and plastic
trims
may prevent
the
correct
fitting
of
the
cycle carrier
as
straps
and
carrier
framework
should
not
be
in
contact
with
them
when
fitted.
3.
During
your
journey,frequently check
the
tension
of
carrier fixing straps and
the
security
of
the
cycles carried.
4.Secure cycles
to
the
carrier using straps
or
rope
(not
supplied).Ensure
that
bicycles
do
not
come
into
contact
with
the
vehicle
bodywork
and provide
protection
as
required.
5.
Drivecarefully,beaware
of
cross winds,avoid sudden braking
or
hard cornering,reduce speed accordingly
when
using
the
carrier.
6. Remove any loose objects
from
the
cycles carried i.e.pumps,bottlesetc.
7.
Rear windscreen
wip
er
(if
fitted) may beobstructed
by
the
cycle carrier,
do
not
use.
8. Every
time
before use,check
the
carrier
for
security
of
fittings
or
anysign
of
wear
andtear. Replace
any
worn
or
damaged parts.
9.The
maximum
carrying capacity
of
this
product
is 3 cycles
not
exceeding a
total
of
45Kg.Check
the
weight
of
your
cycles,a
typical
mountain
bike mayweigh 16Kg.Check
the
vehicle manufacturer'sspecification
to
ensure
that
you
do
not
overload
the
rear hatch
or
door.
1
O.
If
towing
a trailer
with
thecarrier
fitt
ed,ensure
that
sufficientclearance exists
between
the
draw
bar
and cycles
to
allow
for
manoeuvring
.
11.This carrier is designedfor
temporary
use only;remove
when
not
in
use
or
before
going
through
a car wash.
MADE
IN
TAIWAN
15
4-000
8
1-
08
PARTS
LIST
•
BIKE
CARRIER
CJ)
BIKE
PROTECTION
PADS
CJ)
KNOBS
G)
BOLTS
G)
"S"
HOOK
CJ)
UPPER(SIDE)
HOOK
WITH
STRAP
ffil
I
f'b
10
G)
LOWER
HOOK
WITH
STRAP
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ASSEMBLY
1.
The
Bike
carriercomes alreadyassembled.
You
only need
to
unfold it.(Diag.
1)
2.
Insert the bolts and knobs and tighten the knobs.(Diag.
2)
3.
Fix
the straps
to
thecarrier.(Diag.3) Notools
are
needed.
Diag.1
Unfold
the
bikecarrier.
Diag.3
Fix
the straps
to
thecarrier.
Diag.
2
Insertthe boltsand tighten
the
knobs.
Upper
A The straps
mu
st
be
a inserted
into
the
buckle in
this
way
Side
Tips
to
use
"
S"
hooks
FITTING
THE
CARRIER
TO
YOUR
V
EHICLE
Clean
the bodyworkbefore fitting the bikecarrier which
is
fitted with protective foam
pads,
this will help
to
avoid
scratches,
further protection for
car
paintwork may
be
required.
Diag.4
Diag.
5
1s
0(
e
0
0
Position the Carrier on the rear
of
yourvehicle and fit the two hooks
of
the upperstraps onto the
top
edge
of
the
boot
lid,hatch or door,tighten the straps
in
order to hold the
Bike
Carrier
in
place.
• Important:
-
. .
I I D
straps
should always be attached to metal parts
of
thevehicle, never to
glass
hatch
backs,
rubber
seals,
thin plastic
bumpers ortrim.
Adjustthecarrier
arms
as
shown
in
(Diag.4)
and
(Diag.5),
the
arms
should beangled slightly upward about
15
degrees
(Diag.4).
When the
arms
have been adjusted to the correctangle,tighten the plastic knobs securely
(Diag.5).
Attach the lower
straps
to
the lower edge
of
the bootlid,hatch,dooror
secure
position on thevehicle bodywork,
tow
bar
or
chassis(
use
"S"
hooks
if
necessary(Diag.3)) and tighten equally.
The
straps must
be
as
straight
as
possible and nottwisted,progressively tighten
each
strap alternately and equally,
ensuring
the
carrier
is
firmlyand centrally positioned.
Adjust the straps to position the carrier ensuring thatthe rubber pads
are
firmly in contact with thevehicle bodywork.
Avoid placing these feet on large orunsupported
panels,
or
areas
of
bodywork,which
may
be liable to damage dueto
the pressure applied bythe loaded carrier.
Check and tighten all straps again -Fit the cycle protection pads in suitable positions.
PLACING
YOUR
CYCLE
ON
YOUR
CARRIER
When placing the bikes
(max.
of
3)
ontothe carrier support
arms,
place them in oppositedirections.Avoid positioning
them directly next
to
the vehicle exhaust.
Secure
bikes
to
the carrier with suitable ties or
straps
(notprovided),ensuring thattheydo notcome into contactwith
the vehicle bodywork.
Pads
are
provided
to
protectthe bikes from rubbing against thecycle carrier.
After placing the bikes on the carrier, re-tension all the straps and tie
off
the surplus lengths
of
strap atthe
base
of
the
buckles forextra securityand
to
preventthe loose
ends
flapping.
Remember :
The
driver
of
thevehicle
is
responsible forthe securityand safety
of
the load carried,check frequently
during yourjourney.
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