General Safety Notes - Seat 7N5 071 104 Instrucciones De Montaje

General safety notes

Dear customer,
We thank you for purchasing a Seat Accessory bicycle
rack. Adhere strictly to the work procedures and
safety notes described in the assembly and operating
instructions. We accept no responsibility for damage
caused through non-observance of the instructions.
Important!
Please carefully read the assembly and operating instructions before
starting assembly.
Non-observance can cause serious injuries/death to you and others.
Important!
A bicycle rack is only suitable for the transportation of bicycles.
Only bicycles with an individual maximum weight 44 lbs (20 kg) may
be transported on the bicycle carrier.
Only a maximum of three bicycles may be transported.
The bicycle holder is not suitable for use off-road.
Important!
Never exceed the maximum permitted load of the rear bicycle rack
or maximum gross vehicle weight (see Owners manual for vehicle/
Instruction manual).
Determining load:
Weight of rear bicycle rack
+ weight of rear bicycles
= load to be transported
Important!
Secure bicycles evenly loaded and with lowest point of centre of gravity
on bicycle rack. Secure bicycles also to bicycle frame and secure front
and rear wheels of bicycle using tensioning straps to stop wheels falling
off rack.
Secure bicycles against falling and rolling off.
Fit heavier bicycle close to vehicle and lighter bicycle (i.e. child's
bicycle) furthest away from vehicle on bicycle rack.
Before loading bicycle remove, for example, child seat, drink bottle,
saddle bags etc.
Do not cover bicycles with, for example, tarpaulin or other protective
covers.
Load heavy loads in luggage compartment as far forwards as possible
in vehicle to prevent tail-heavy loading.
Important!
The tailgate may not be opened when rack is loaded. This is especially
relevant for tailgates which are opened electrically. We cannot assure
that the electric opening and closing feature will function.
Important!
When transporting bicycles, mark projecting wheels with extra
markings. When travelling at night, cover light reflectors, reflectors
and wheel reflectors of bicycles so as not to distort rear light picture
of vehicle. Not covering might otherwise hinder, deceive or endanger
other road users.
Important!
The vehicle user is responsible to ensure their own vision and hearing
are not impaired by the load and that the load does not adversely
affect the driving condition of the vehicle. Ensure the vehicle can be
operated safely and the load is secured correctly. The load must not
adversely affect the roadworthiness and safety of the vehicle.
Important!
After fitting and driving approx. 12 Miles (20 km), check bicycle rack
for correct seating of bicycles and readjust/retighten as necessary.
Check all bolts and fittings of bicycle rack and bicycles after fitting,
before and after each longer drive, tighten and/or readjust as
necessary and check again according to these instructions.
When driving over poor, uneven road surfaces, check all bolts and
fittings of bicycle rack and bicycles at shorter intervals.
For non-observance, bicycle rack and/or bicycles may become loose/
fall off and endanger you and other persons, or cause damage.
Distributed by Seat SA
26.0 lbs (12.0 kg)
max 132.0 lbs (60.0 kg)
max 158.0 lbs (72.0 kg)
GB
Important!
Do not lubricate nuts, bolts or other threaded fittings. The nuts, bolts and
other threaded fittings may loosen and bicycle rack and/or bicycles
may become loose/fall off and endanger you and other persons, or
cause damage.
Important!
According to the transportation legislation, owner and/or driver are
responsible for condition and security/fastening. Regularly check
condition of fastenings and/or tensioning straps of rear bicycle rack.
Damaged or weathered tensioning straps may not be used and must be
replaced.
Important!
Vehicle driving characteristics, braking behaviour and sensitivity to side
wind are affected. Do not exceed the maximum permitted speed of
80 mph (130 km/h) nor the individual road speed limits.
Important!
Only repair or exchange parts at a qualified workshop. Only genuine
replacement parts obtained through an authorized dealer may be used.
Caution!
Models with a diesel engine, exchange tailgate striker plate with
striker plate -9- and bolts -10- supplied, otherwise the tailgate could be
damaged (see page 17).
Caution!
Whilst driving, driver must regularly check for possible undesired
movement or shifting of bicycle rack and/or bicycles in rear view
mirrors.
For irregularities and/or load shifts, drive on at vastly reduced speed to
next possible stopping place and check, readjust and retighten all bolts
and fittings on bicycle holder and/or bicycles.
Caution!
Remove bicycle rack before using a car wash.
Caution!
Remember revised width/height of vehicle when entering restricted
areas and entrances etc.
Caution!
The vehicle number plate and rear lighting may not be covered by
and/or obstructed by the bicycle rack and it's load.
Caution!
Check condition of vehicle shock absorbers annually.
Caution!
When driving with an unloaded rear bicycle rack, fold up carrier frame
and secure frame in position with two tensioning straps (not enclosed).
Note!
Always observe respective legislation when using bicycle rack in other
countries.
Note!
Remove bicycle rack when not in use.
Cleaning and care:
The rear rack must always be clean, ensure especially in winter that dirt
and salt is removed regularly.
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