HP Velotechnik Spirit - Manual (Page 8)

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Replacement of parts
The replacement of parts relevant for safety
(especially brakes, lighting system, handlebar,
fork, drive train, suspension elements) should
only be done with original parts by a bicycle
mechanic, since it requires a certain degree of
skill, suitable tools and mechanical aptitude.
Any technical change you perform on your
own is at your own risk!
No alteration of parts
Final assembly
Your bike has been delivered to your specialist
dealer only partly assembled.
Your dealer has carefully finished the assembly,
perhaps altered the specification of your bike
to meet your special requirements and perfor-
med a test ride. Please take care that this pre-
delivery service is recorded in the warranty
pass at the end of this manual.
All screws must be checked and tightened,
especially at handlebar, stem, fork, swing arm
pivot and wheels. Please follow the tightening
settings in the table on page 55.
Rear derailleur and brakes must be checked
and adjusted. Please follow the instructions in
the manuals of the parts manufacturers that
come with this manual.
Screws and bolts
General safety instructions
Danger! If any part is deformed (e.g. due to
an accident or overload), especially frame,
fork, handlebar, seat mounts, pedal, cranks
and brakes, it is not allowed to use it any
further or repair it. Do not try to straighten
bent parts.You must replace them for your
own safety. If you do not replace a damaged
part it can result in a total failure of the part
and you may be seriously injured!
Caution! You are not allowed to perform
any work on the parts of the bicycle, especi-
ally frame, fork, handlebar and seat, which
might endanger their solidity.
These works include drilling holes, welding,
brazing, painting methods that add heat or
any other chemical treatment. If any of these
works is done improperly it may result in a
loss of strength by direct damage or increa-
sed susceptibility to corrosion.
Caution! Screws must be tightened with
prescribed tightening torque. In this hand-
book tightening torques are given in Nm
(Newtonmeter).Always use a torque
wrench wherever a torque setting is given in
this manual. Never rely on "feel". Screws
tightened too much or not enough can
break, which can lead to dangerous acci-
dents. In case you don't own a torque
wrench have your bicycle mechanic do the
respective work.You will find a table with
the prescribed torque settings on page 55 in
this manual.