Safety And Maintenance Plan - BERG vertex series User Manual

SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE PLAN

Your local retailer provides the first comprehensive check on the bicycle. This check should be carried out after the first five hours
of use and up to a limit of two months after the purchase date.
The check may not be carried out immediately; it will depend on the retailer's workflow.
The safety and maintenance plan checks should be carried out according to the following schedule:
SCHEDULE 1:
FREQUENCY COMPONENT CHECK
BRAKES AND
BRAKE DAMAGED CABLES
TYRES/INNER TUBE PRESSURE
BEFORE EVERY
USE WHEELS RIM AND SPOKES
WHEEL TIGHTENING
STEERING HANDLEBAR AND HEADSET
CHAINSET AND CHAINSET AND
PEDALS PEDAL TIGHTENING
GEARS GEARS AND
DAMAGED CABLES
FRAME AND FORK CRACKS OR KINKS
SCHEDULE 2
FREQUENCY COMPONENT
WEEKLY CHAIN/DERAILLEUR
BRAKE LEVERS
MONTHLY GEAR LEVERS
BRAKE AND GEARS CABLES
EVERY 6 MONTHS HUBS AND SPROCKETS
CHAIN SET/PEDALS
ANNUALLY WHEEL BEARINGS
HEADSET
SEAT POST
SCHEDULE 3
FREQUENCY COMPONENT
AFTER EVERY USE
AFTER 25 HOURS
AFTER 25 HOURS SUSPENSION
AFTER 50 HOURS FRONT SHOCK
AFTER 100 HOURS
AFTER 100 HOURS
Note: Whenever a fault is found, you should ensure it is repaired. All bicycles should be subject to periodic checks. Good bicycle mainte-
nance will help retain its original use and safety qualities. Do not forget to store your bicycle in a dry, sheltered area away from saline en-
vironments. Do not forget to frequently clean the spokes and bolt heads on your bicycle. Manufacturers usually use steel in their man-
ufacturing to ensure adequately strong components. Exposing steel to saline and humid environments can enhance surface oxidation.
SAFETY AND PROTECTION
Cyclists are recommended to wear appropriately sized safety helmets, approved by the EN1078 (adult and child) when riding a
bicycle. In addition, if carrying a passenger in the child safety seat, then they must also wear a helmet.
A proper helmet should fit comfortably, be light (have good ventilation) and be appropriately sized (covering the forehead).
Many countries require specific safety features. It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with the laws of the country where
you cycle and to comply with all applicable laws, including properly equipping yourself and your bicycle in accordance with legal
requirements. Reflectors are important safety features, designed to be an integral part of the bicycle. Reflectors are designed to
capture and reflect street and car lights in order to help you be seen and recognised as a moving cyclist. Inspect the reflector and
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PROCEDURE
Ensure the front and back brakes work perfectly.
Ensure brake cables are lubricated and do not immediately appear worn.
Ensure tyres are inflated to recommended pressure as indicated on the side
of the tyre and do not appear excessively worn.
Double check wheel rims turn properly and show no obvious signs of torsion.
Ensure they have the correct amount tension and are in the closed position.
Double check they are properly fixed and tightened.
Ensure pedals are securely fixed to chainset.
Double check the cranksets are secured to the crankset adapter.
Check front and back gears function properly.
Check frame and fork are not kinked or broken.
LUBRICANT PROCEDURE
Lubricant or Light oil for chain Clean and then dab or
sprinkle 3 drops of oil
Lithium-based grease Dismount and Lubricate
Lubricant or Light oil for chain Lubricate
Lithium-based grease Dismount and Lubricate
AREA PROCEDURE
Brace/oil seals Clean/Lubricate
Bolt tightening Tighten
Oil seals Lubricate w/ Teflon oil
Suspension function General clean and lubrication by retailer
Travel adjust Change oil and lubrication w/
Teflon oil by retailer
Suspension function Full inspection and replacement (seals/oil)
by retailer
their mounting brackets regularly to ensure they are clean, straight, in perfect condition and securely mounted. Ask your retailer to
replace damaged reflectors and straighten or tighten the ones that are bent or loose.
USE IN HUMID WEATHER
Pay extra attention when cycling in the rain.
You should pay extra attention when cycling in the rain.
Brake in good time as you will need a greater distance to stop.
Lower your speed, avoid sudden braking and be more cautious around bends.
Opt for a more visible position on the road.
Use reflective clothing and safety lights.
Potholes and slippery surfaces such as oil slicks and railway tracks can become even more dangerous when wet.
CYCLING AT NIGHT
Pay extra attention when cycling at night.
Double check the bicycle is equipped with a full set of clean reflectors and placed correctly.
Use a combination of properly functioning lighting features, comprising of a front white light and a rear red light. If you use battery
lights, make sure the batteries are charged. Some available taillights have a flashing mechanism that increases visibility. Use
reflective and light-coloured clothing. Lower your speed and use familiar routes with street lighting if possible.
SADDLE HEIGHT AND HANDLEBAR ADJUSTMENT
Measure and adjust saddle height according to user's height.
(See size guide on page 19)
After adjusting saddle height, check if the "minimum permitted height", located on
the seat post, is not above the seat tube.
The use of the seat post above the minimum allowed height is dangerous and can
result in physical injury and property damage.
ADJUST THE HANDLEBAR STEM:
Adjusting the height of the handlebar stem (when possible) by inserting the headset
MAXIMUM HEIGHT MINIMUM INSERTION MARK
and ensuring the minimum insertion height mark is not visible.
(SHOULD NOT BE VISIBLE)
Using the headset above the minimum insertion height is dangerous and can result in
STEM TIGHTENING SCREW
physical injury and property damage.
Note: The headset does not adjust the height of the stem.
MAXIMUM
HANDLEBAR
HEIGHT/ MINIMUM
FIXING BOLT
INSERTION MARK
Note: Failure to properly tighten the stem's mounting bolt, the handlebar-clamping bolt
and the grips' fastening bolts can impair cycling, leading to loss of control and falling.
Place the bicycle's front wheel between your legs and attempt to twist the handlebar/
stem using only reasonable force to do so.
2 ½ (64mm)
If you can twist the stem towards the front wheels, turn the handlebar towards the stem,
SURPLUS
or turn the grips towards the handlebar, then you must tighten the respective bolts prop-
erly.
CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKES
Check what kind of brakes your bicycle is equipped with and refer to the appropriate mounting instructions.
On all bicycles, brakes are activated by levers mounted on the handlebars except for the brake freehub, as explained in this guide.
The following image explains how the brand's bicycle's front and rear brakes operate.
REAR BRAKE
Before each use, check the brakes.
Brakes are a key safety mechanism for the cyclists, and should be checked and adjusted regularly and before each use.
FRONT BRAKE
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