Maintenance And Care - Giant WheelSystem Manual

 Rims damaged by using non-Giant exclusive brake pad are not covered by your product
warranty.
 A rim will wear out with normal use. Regularly check the degree of wear and have the rim
replaced as soon as it exhibits any signs that it is worn out or damaged.
 Always brake with both brakes at the same time. Avoid continuous hard braking, this can
overheat the rim and may lead to tire or inner tube failure.
 Braking power is also reduced if the rim is wet or if you have new wheels or new brake pads.
Please adjust your manner of riding accordingly.
MAINTENANCE & CARE
1. Load limit of your product (the weight of rider + bike + luggage)
 WheelSystems for road bike: 285 lbs. / 129kg
 WheelSystems for mountain bike: 300lbs / 136kg
 WheelSystems for E-bike: Consult an authorized GIANT dealer
2. Storing your WheelSystems
 Carbon WheelSystems may be damaged by improper storing.
Do not hang the bike on the wheel while displaying or storage.(Fig. 13)
 The carbon section of hybrid carbon-aluminum WheelSystems is not its main structure,
please do not apply external forces on this part as it may get damaged.
CAUTION: Tying the bike with the wheels to a car rack may
cause damage to the wheel because of unpredictable high forces.
3. Contact a qualified professional bicycle mechanic or your Giant
Retailer for all wheel tuning needs. Have the spoke tension and the
wheel trueness checked regularly. Spoke tension that is too high
or too low can cause high operating loads of the wheel components
and could lead to a premature failure caused by material fatigue.
4. Check the wheels regularly for any damage. Do not ride the wheels under any circumstances
if there is any damage to the rim or other components of the wheels, e.g. cracks in the rim,
broken spokes, and looseness or play in the bearings. If this is the case, contact your Giant
Retailer or a qualified professional bicycle mechanic to resolve the problem.
5. Get your bike checked by Giant dealer or qualified bike technician after every accident that may
result in damage to your WheelSystems.
6. CLEANING:
A. Wheels must be cleaned frequently with a soft sponge and a suitable cleaner. Do not use
solvents (e.g. acetone, mineral spirits, etc.).
B. Hub: The front and rear hub must be maintained at least once a year. If used regularly
under extreme conditions (e.g. strong rain, mud, transport in rain, etc.) the driver body and star
ratchet should be maintained more frequently. Frequent maintenance of the hubs guarantees
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