Leggero Vento User manual

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Leggero Vento
Content
Your new bicycle trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Adjusting the safety belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Included in the delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Seat adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Maintenance and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Safety check-list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Factors which have the effect of increasing wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Your new bicycle trailer
General
The bicycle trailer Leggero Vento is a premium quality trailer for pulling children, designed
according to the latest knowledge of ergonomics and safety.

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These instructions describe assembly and proper use, and important instructions for your
safety.
Note: Store these operating instructions in a location accessible at all times for all users.
Read these operating instructions carefully and fully, especially the section on safety.
This includes instructions which are necessary for safe use of your bicycle trailer and for
avoiding accidents and defects.
Intended use
The Leggero-Vento trailer may only be used as a bicycle trailer or moped (electric bicy-
cle) trailer up to a maximum speed of 25 kph. Use with a motor vehicle is prohibited.
Permitted by the manufacturer is the transport of:
• A maximum of 2 children (Manufacturer recommendation, up to the age of 6 years), or
max. weight of 22 kg per child.
• Goods up to a total trailer weight of 60 kg.
• When transporting goods, care must be taken to ensure that the load is placed to the
greatest extent possible above the trailer axle, and that the load is secured if at all
possible. Adding additional loads to the tow bar is not permitted.
o inappropriate modifications and subsequent changes are permitted on the trailer, and
no additions of any kind may be mounted, in as far as these are not explicitly approved by
the manufacturer. Parts bolted together by the manufacturer may only be removed or re-
placed at the plant or by an authorized technician. The manufacturer refuses all liability for
accidents and defects of all kinds which arise from improper use.
Max. payload 45 kg.
Additional equipment
A wide range of accessory parts are available for the Leggero Vento. Ask your dealer, or
enquire directly at the manufacturer about the available accessories, or request an up-
to-date list.
Separate couplings are available as accessories for use on other bicycles.
CAUTION
The trailer’s maximum weight of 60 kg must never be exceeded. According to the
road traffic act (STVZO,Germany) a maximum total weight of 40 kg applies for trai-
lers without brakes.

afety instructions
Read the following safety instructions carefully.
Lighting equipment: Observe national regulations.
If you would like to travel in other countries or take cross-border outings, also inform
yourself about the respective national regulations.
CAUTION
General regulations
Observe the applicable legal regulations and recommendations for the use of bi-
cycle trailers as well as for the transport of children and goods on them, which are
valid in the country where the bicycle trailer will be used.
CAUTION
Att ntion, dang r of accid nts! It is n c ssary to obs rv th following saf ty
r gulations to pr v nt accid nts and lif thr at ning situations:
• Minimum age of the rider pulling the trailer is 16 years.
• Use of the trailer with a motor vehicle – except for mopeds up to a maximum
speed of 25 kph – is prohibited.
• The Leggero Vento may be coupled to the bicycle only using the included coup-
ling.
• Children must always be strapped in by the safety belts to keep the risk of
accidents and/or injury to a minimum. The height-adjustable safety belts are to
be adapted to the respective sizes of the children.
When pulling only one child the «middle» seating position is recommended
(Fig. 1). It is highly recommended that a safety helmet be worn (observe the
respective national regulations).
• Do not transport children under 1 year in the trailer.
• ever leave children unattended in the trailer.
• Children being pulled must have enough head clearance (Recommendation: mi-
nimum 5 cm) to ensure proper roll-over protection. The heads of the children
must not project with the safety helmet beyond the marking in the trailer (Fig. 2).
• In situations of strong sunshine and a closed hood, it can heat up considerably
inside and have dangerous effects on the children.
• Mount a spray guard on the bicycle to prevent splashes and loose objects from
penetrating. A cover (rain or sun cover) offers additional security.
• It is recommended that rear-view mirrors be mounted on the bicycle.
• The pulling bicycle should be equipped with front wheel and rear wheel brakes.
• The included cover must be mounted when driving.

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Adjustable 1 – 3 / 2 – 4 / 3 –5
Adjustable
1 – 3 / 2 – 4 / 3 –5
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Prüfspezifikation
PPP 50036
TÜV SÜD Prüfprogramm für Kinderanhänger
Prüfstelle: TÜV SÜD Product Service, München
10.50399.0004/02.10

Adjusting the safety belts
The safety belts should pass horizontally or angled slightly upwards (max. 15°) over the
shoulders of the child to provide the best possible safety.
To achieve this, the belts can be adjusted.
To do this, slide the belts towards the back through the slits in the tray.
From the back, slide the belts again towards the inside through other slits. This way three
different heights of the belt can be adjusted.
Check for the proper tautness of the safety belts. The belt should run along the body re-
latively close fitting, but still be comfortable. This can be adjusted using the sliding buckle
on the belt.
Operating safety
It is important to observe the following instructions in order to ensure operating safety
even after years of use:
• Have the trailer checked periodically (a minimum of every three years) in a professio-
nal workshop.
• Aluminium parts are susceptible to deformation and cracks. Immediately replace bent
aluminium parts.
Ride characteristics
The braking and cornering characteristics of bicycles change when pulling a trailer. Be-
fore using the trailer in regular road traffic, take time on suitable grounds to become fa-
miliar with these changed characteristics.
CAUTION
• Risk of breakage: ever bend deformed or bent aluminium parts back into
shape.
• Plastic parts can become brittle under certain weather conditions.
Cracked or damaged parts must be replaced immediately.
• We recommend that you replace the PU link every 5 years.
• Have any heavily corroded steel parts replaced immediately.
CAUTION
Attention: ote especially that it takes longer to brake with the trailer attached.
To prevent the trailer swinging outwards or even overturning, your riding style
should be suitably adapted. You should moderate your speed, especially on un-
surfaced tracks or pathways. Off-road mountain bike tracks with very steep incli-
nes should be avoided.
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Included in the delivery (Fig. 3)
Model Leggero Vento trailer for pulling children
Name Quantity
A Main section, including 2 seats 1
B Wheels 2
C Cover v 98 1
D Tow bar with «becco» coupling 1
E Flag 1
F «becco» coupling 1
G Operating instructions 1
Assembly materials
Name Quantity
H Fastening nuts «S» 2
After unpacking the delivery, check for completeness and possible damages.
Fig. 3
B
D
E
G
FH
A
C

Assembly
Assembly: Rollbar and side parts (Fig. 4)
Unfold the side parts of the included main section in an outwards direction, and stand the
rollbar up in a vertical position. ow insert the threaded bolts into the holes on both sides
of the handle, and fasten these tightly with the included fastening nuts «S».
ow, on the front face, snap the floor cover to the fastening knobs using the rubber rings.
Mounting the wheels
From below, slide the wheels up into the axle holders, tighten the quick tighteners, and
when they are tight enough, turn them down.
ote:
Locking brake
The locking brakes at the back can be engaged and disengaged by foot.
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1b
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Fig. 4
2.
1.
open
closed
1a
2
Front
Rear
Locking brake
1b
2

Mounting the seats (Fig. 5)
On the left side insert the seating tube into the hole of the wheel holder intended for this.
ow, by pulling back the pin, on the right side it is possible to clip the seating tube into
the hole for this in the wheel holder housing. Take care to ensure that it clips in properly.
Fasten the seats at the back using the snap fasteners on the holding belts.
Then fasten the seat belts at the top (Fig. detail) around the rollbar and lash them tightly.
Take care to ensure that the belts are tightly fastened.
Take care to ensure that the settings of the five-point belts are adjusted suitably corre-
sponding to the age of the child (Fig. 2, page 43)
Warning: Seat tube must not be inserted inclined.
Rear
ow close the rear using the cover for this and the appropriate fastening rings.
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4
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6
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Fig. 5
4
6
5

Mounting the tow bar (Fig. 6a)
ow insert the tow bar into the holder intended for this.
To do this, slide out the tow bar knob and let it snap in again in the desired position.
These positions are possible:
• 7” wheel, parking aid
• 26” wheel, mountain bike
• 29” wheel, city bike
To take off the tow bar you must first remove the safety bolt on the end of the tow bar
(inner side) and then slide out the tow bar knob (red) on the side.
ow you can take off the tow bar by sliding if forwards.
Please insert the safety bolt into the tow bar again to prevent losing it.
Attention: Parking aid wheel
• The parking aid wheel makes it easier to handle the trailer when you don’t having a
pulling bicycle.
• The trailer must not be used as baby carriage.
Mounting the roof (Fig. 6b)
ow take the top cover and place this on the trailer in the direction of travel. Loop the
rubber cord over the fastening nuts st the upper end of the roof as indicated in the dia-
gram.
ow you can hang the fastening rings on the corresponding «knobs» using the red tapes.
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Fig. 6a
29 Inches 6 Inches
26 Inches
10.5 0399.0 020/02.10
Riding position
Walking position
Fig. 6b
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7
8

eat adjustment
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Fig. 7
10
By pulling the strap, seat tube unlocking.
Unhook the seat tube on both sides and insert the left end to the new position.
Engage seat tube pin right in the new position.
Seat tube must not be inserted inclined.
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12

Hitching and unhitching (Fig. 10–18)
Hitching
Open the coupling lever. Using the thumb, push up the shorter lever and flip over for-
wards fully.
Slide the coupling sideways over the pulling part on the coupling plate.
Close the coupling. Flip the longer lever over towards the back, and then press down until
the coupling latches in.
Warning: Th coupling l v r must b fully latch d in.
Control of hold by pulling away to the side.
Loop the safety strap around the bicycle frame and fasten it using the clamp buckle.
Warning: For r asons of saf ty always mount th saf ty strap.
Unhitching
Release the safety strap.
Open the coupling (see above).
Pull the coupling housing away to the side.
Close the coupling again.
ote: To avoid damages, only store away the trailer with the coupling closed.
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TIP
Maintenance: All links and moveable parts are maintenance free.
ote: Only use silicon based oils should lubrication be necessary.
Care: Summer hood: washable to 40 °C. To clean, only use water with dish soap
and a soft cloth or sponge. The seat padding can be removed when cleaning
(Fig. 2).
CAUTIONv
In order to prevent damage to materials, never use cleaning agents with abrasive
effects or cleaning agents containing solvents such as Acetone, Toluol etc.
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Unhitching
Maintenance and care
Material; white:
• The colour of the material changes over time. It may be that it darkens slightly.
• We exclusively use non-toxic materials to manufacture the textile parts. Our textiles are
anti-toxic, treated to resist fungus growth and dirt repellent.

afety check-list
Before using your trailer for the first time, please re-read the general safety precauti-
ons in the first section.
Every time you use the trailer, check the following before doing so:
• Are the wheels properly and securely attached?
• Are the tyre pressures between 2.0 and 2.4 bar?
• Is the trailer hitch properly attached?
• Is the trailer towbar properly secured with the safety strap and pin?
• Is the roll bar correctly fitted and secured?
• Is the trailer load within the maximum allowable limit (45 kg for two-seaters, 34 kg for
single-seaters)
• Is the bicycle in perfect technical working order (esp. brakes, steering and tyres)?
• Are all persons (including children) wearing bicycle helmets?
• Have you fitted the safety flag?
• Are lights and reflectors correctly fitted?
• Are all the children who are being carried in the trailer properly and securely strapped
in?
Once a month:
• Check the trailer towbar, hitch and flexible joint for damage, scoring or loose fixings.
• Check frame bars and hardware for damage, cracks or loose fixings.
• Check tyres for wear and cracks.
• Check wheel rims for buckles and cracks.
• Check wheel bearings for wear.
• Check trailer cover, fabric parts, child seats and belt system for tears, signs of wear
and missing or damaged hardware.