SALSA EXP Series User manual

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SALSA EXP SERIES DIRECT MOUNT
TOP TUBE BAG INSTRUCTIONS
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For additional product and safety information go to salsacycles.com/safety
At Salsa, we believe that a sense of adventure makes life better.
The bicycle can be so much more than just a bike; it’s a path to
new places, new people, and amazing experiences.
Thank you for your purchase. We hope it makes a good riding
experience even better!
Salsa. Adventure by bike.®
WARNING: Cycling can be dangerous. Bicycle products
should be installed and serviced by a professional mechanic.
Never modify your bicycle or accessories. Read and follow all
product instructions and warnings including information on the
manufacturer’s website. Inspect your bicycle before every ride.
Always wear a helmet.
Intended Use
The EXP Series Direct Mount Top Tube Bag is designed to provide
quick access to smaller items like food, phones, or tools, etc.,
on the top tube of the frame near the stem.
Intended for ASTM 4 conditions defined as downhill
grades on rough trails at speeds less than 40 km/h
(25 mph). Jumps are intended to be less than
122 cm (48”).
Tools
• 5 mm hex wrench
• Torque wrench that measures in Nm
Installation Instructions
For Frames with Direct Mount Attachment:
1. Remove the M5 bolts on the top tube of the frame near
the stem.
2. Press 4 mm long spacers into the middle of each rubber disc
insert (fig. 1). This will be a tight fit.
3 Rotate 4 mm long spacers within each rubber disc insert so
that the spacer hole faces the outside of the insert (Fig. 2).
NOTE: Failure to properly install the spacers may result in
damage to the rubber inserts of the bag. Do not skip steps
1 and 2.
5. Holding the bag in place on the frame, thread an EXP Series
Direct Mount Thumb Screw through each rubber insert in the
bag, ensuring that each Thumb Screw passes through the
4 mm long spacer (Fig. 3). You may need to adjust the position
of the spacer to properly align with the threaded inserts
on the frame.
Loosely thread the Thumb Screws into the threaded inserts
on the frame, taking care not to cross-thread them.
Attach the hook-and-loop strap at the front of the bag around
the headset (optional) (Fig. 4).
Once all Thumb Screws are in place and started, proceed
to tighten each Thumb Screw to finger-tight.
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TOP TUBE BAG INSTRUCTIONS
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For Other Frames:
1. Attach the hook-and-loop strap at the front of the bag around
the headset spacers below the stem.
2. Loop the long strap through the slots underneath and at the
narrow end of the bag. The non-buckle end goes under the top
tube and through the loop. Pull the long strap through the loop
and tighten it, affixing both sides of the hook-and-loop strap
to each other (Fig. 5).
Ongoing Maintenance
Zipper Care
To ensure reliable performance from EXP Series bikepacking
accessories’ zippers, do not try closing the zipper if the bag is
overstuffed or excessive force would be required to close it.
Do not force a zipper in an overstuffed pack, as this may cause
the zipper teeth to come irreparably undone from the pack itself.
Do not force a slider that has fabric or thread caught in it. Gently
pull the slider back and remove the trapped fabric or thread.
NOTE: Excessive force applied to zippers is not covered
by warranty.
Do not force a zipper slider that does not open or close smoothly.
The zipper should be closed with the slider all the way to the
top before cleaning to prevent clogging the teeth of the zipper.
Apply Paraffin or ZIPPYCOOL®to the front and back side of the
zipper teeth, and move the slider up and down several times
to work the lubricant in.
Fabric Care
Hand wash with warm water and all-purpose detergent. Air dry.
Warranty
Salsa Cycles warrants this new Salsa product against defects
in materials and workmanship for two (2) years from the original
date of retail purchase by the consumer. This limited warranty
is expressly limited to the repair or replacement of the original
product, at the option of Salsa Cycles, and is the sole remedy
of the warranty. This limited warranty applies only to the original
purchaser of the Salsa product and is not transferable. In no
event shall Salsa Cycles be liable for any loss, inconvenience
or damage, whether direct, incidental or consequential
or otherwise resulting from breach of any express or implied
warranty or condition, of merchantability, fitness for a particular
purpose, or otherwise with respect to this product except as set
forth herein.
This warranty does not cover the following:
• Damage due to improper assembly or follow-up maintenance
or lack of skill, competence or experience of the end user
• Products that have been modified, neglected, used in
competition or for commercial purposes, misused or abused,
involved in accidents or anything other than normal use
• Damage or deterioration to the surface finish, aesthetics
or appearance of the product
• Normal wear and tear
• Labor required to remove and/or refit and re-adjust the
product within the bicycle assembly
TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, THESE WARRANTIES
ARE EXCLUSIVE AND THERE ARE NO OTHER EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS INCLUDING
WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Proof of purchase is required before a warranty claim is processed.
Salsa Cycles therefore strongly encourages warranty registration
at salsacycles.com. Failure to register will not affect consumer
rights under the limited warranty stated above, so long as the
consumer can show in a reasonable manner proof of original
ownership and the date the Salsa Cycles product was purchased.
If you have any questions contact [e-mail]
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