HP Velotechnik trikes - Manual (Page 12)

General safety instructions
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when not given any other recommendation. If
you are in doubt please ask your specialist
dealer.
Quick release levers
Quick release levers hold wheels and seat in
position.
A quick release lever consists of two basic
parts: the lever on one side provides the
clamping force. With the adjusting nut on the
other side you adjust the clamping tension on
the screw thread.
Danger! An incompletely or im-
properly closed quick release can result in
parts coming loose and hence in a crash,
possibly resulting in serious injury.
To open the quick release, move the lever
away from the frame. In doing so the inscrip-
tion "open" should be visible on the lever.
To close the quick release, move the lever
with power in the other direction so that the
word "close" is visible on the outward side of
the lever. At the start of the lever's motion,
for, say, half of its movement, the lever should
move very easily, without any clamping action.
In the second half of the lever's movement the
force on the leer should increase considera-
bly, corresponding in the end to 15-20 kg (46
lbs).
In its final position, the lever should come
parallel with the tricycle and should not stick
out to one side.
Check the security of the lever by attempting
to twist the lever. If the lever can be made to
pivot around in a circle the clamping is too
loose. You must re-open the quick release,
hold the lever and increase the clamping ten-
sion. Do this by screwing the adjustment nut
on the other side by half a turn. Close the
lever and check the clamping anew.
Finally, check that the part being secured is
firmly fixed: Lift each wheel several inches off
the ground and give it a slap onto the tire
from above. A properly fixed wheel will re-
main secure in the frame's dropouts.
Parts that are fastened with a quick release
open easily. Thus, they are more susceptible
to theft. Therefore, always secure the wheels
with a lock when you park your tricycle. It is
also possible to exchange the quick releases
with special security screws (e.g. from Pitlock
or Kryptonite) that can only be opened with a
special tool. For this please consult your local
specialist dealer.
Danger! Check the proper setting
of quick release levers always before riding,
especially when the bicycle has been unat-
tended.
The first miles
The first 300 km (186 miles) are an important
for breaking in the tricycle. During the first
use of a new tricycle the screws may settle
and become loose. Cables and spokes may
stretch. Bearings may show play. Please be
very attentive during that period.
After 300 km or after two months at the lat-
est you will have to take your tricycle to a bi-
cycle mechanic for the first service. Please
record this first service and the works per-
formed in the warranty pass on page 91. This
first service is the prerequisite for further use
of the tricycle and for your warranty claims.