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Roland Carrie M.e basic model comprises an aluminium frame, aluminium base plate, low tow arm, Weber e-coupling and safety flag. Roland Carrie M.e basic model + rail comprises an aluminium frame, aluminium base plate, low tow arm, Weber e-coupling, safety flag and rail Roland Carrie M.e basic model...
Table of contents Introduction Safety instructions Intended use Riding safely Loading safely Transporting children Transporting pets Before your first ride / Before every ride In the event of an accident Legal provisions Trailer lighting Front facing Rear facing Side facing Rear facing red light Assembly Unpacking...
Introduction Dear Customer, We are delighted that you have decided to purchase our high-quality CARRIE M.e bicycle trailer. Its modular design allows you to set it up quickly and easily adapt it to suit your needs and requirements. The Weber coupling technology ensures a secure connection link to your bicycle and is suitable for pedelecs too.
Safety instructions You will find four different types of instruction in this manual: • one gives you important information about your new trailer and its use, • one advises you of possible damage to property and the environment, • the third type warns you about the possibility of the trailer tipping over and serious damage, including injuries.
Intended use Dangers of improper use Use your CARRIE M.e bicycle trailer only within the scope of its intended use described below. Intended use also includes compliance with the maintenance and servicing requirements specified in this manual. Also advise other users about the intended use and the dangers of non-compliance.
• Never cycle if you are unable to fully control your bike, especially if you have taken any medication, alcohol or other drugs. • Never ride wearing headphones. • Do not talk on your phone while riding. • If the road is wet or slippery and/or the trailer is fully loaded, adapt your riding style accordingly.
Read all warnings and notes in this owner‘s manual carefully before using the trailer. Before your first ride and then before each ride, check that: • the coupling system is securely connected to the bike. The coupling must be tight and impossible to twist, •...
Rear facing If the trailer‘s width exceeds 600 mm: A red tail light on the left-hand side. Two red category „Z“ reflectors, with a maximum distance of 200 mm to the outer edge. Side facing (both sides) Circular continuous retro-reflective white stripes on tyres or rims or wheels; or White retro-reflective spokes (each spoke) or spoke sleeves (on each spoke) on each wheel or At least two (180°...
Package contents Immediately after unpacking, check that all the parts listed as supplied are actually present. Basic equipment: • 1 base plate with pre-assembled tow arm mount • „Roland“ sticker • „Weber coupling“ tow arm • „Stopp“ sticker • 2 16-inch wheels with protective dust caps •...
Fitting the kickstand Have the following parts to hand: Base plate Kickstand Socket head 2 Springs cap screws You will require a 5 mm Allen key to tighten the screws. To ensure you tighten to an exact torque (9.5 Nm), you must use a torque wrench. Place the base plate bottom side up on a flat surface.
Tighten the four screws with a 5 mm torque wrench (tightening torque 9.5 Nm). Hook the springs in the holes in the middle of the stand and the base plate. Fitting the wheels Have the following parts ready to hand: Left-hand wheel Right-hand wheel Fig.
Take the left-hand wheel in both hands. Press the button in the centre of the hub axle with your thumb. Make sure that the metal washer is correctly positioned. Press Push the wheel‘s clevis axle into the left-hand axle mount on the base plate as far as it will go. Release your thumb from the button on the middle of the hub axle.
9.5.1 When hitching to a bicycle Place the tow arm in the tow arm mount so that the black plastic bolts rest against the mount‘s guide rails. Press the locking button and push the tow arm into the tow arm mount as far as it will go. Guide rail Plastic bolt Press safety button...
9.5.2 Handcart set-up Place the tow arm in the tow arm mount so that the black plastic bolts rest against the mount‘s guide rails. Press the locking button and push the tow arm into the tow arm mount as far as it will go. Plastic bolt Press safety button...
9.5.2.1 T-bar for handcart use Press the safety button on the plastic handle of the tow arm. Turn the handle clockwise until the bolt snaps back into place. Press safety T-bar button Push the T-bar into the tow arm‘s connector. Then turn the plastic handle anti-clockwise until the safety button audibly and visibly engages.
Mounting the side panels Have the following parts to hand: 6 mm Allen key Side panels Place a side panel on one long side of the base plate. The black panel supports must face outwards. Insert the panel‘s two guide pins into the base plate‘s locator holes. Insert the supplied 6 mm Allen key into the opening at the top of the panel support.
Fitting the front and rear panels Have the following parts to hand: 4 hinges Front panel + rear panel Insert the tabs (1) of a rear panel into the mounting brackets (2) on the back of the base plate. Fold the panel (3) upwards. Fit the hinge‘s metal clips in the bracket provide in the side panel.
Mounting additional panels A loaded trailer must not exceed a maximum height of two metres. Have the following parts to hand: 4 hinges 6 mm Front panel + rear panel Allen keyl Side panels If you want to increase the height of the panels, you will need add panels to the trailer. Additional panels, accessories and spare parts can be purchased through our website.
Insert the rail‘s four guide pins into the four locator holes on the base plate. Insert the 6 mm Allen key supplied into the apertures on the top side of the four panels. To prevent damage to the thread, first turn the Allen key half a turn to the left. The screw will then „drop“ into the thread.
9.11 Fitting the lid Have the following parts to hand: 4 hinges 4 screws 4 plastic bolts Screw the 4 hinges onto the supports on the panels or the rail hand-tight (approx. 3 Nm) using the 6 mm Allen key supplied. Place the lid on the panels or the rail.
9.12 Fitting the tarpaulin To fix the tarpaulin in place, pull the elastic of the tarpaulin over the plastic hooks on the panels or rail. 9.13 Fitting the safety flag Make your trailer visible to other road users. Always fit the brightly coloured safety flag supplied.
Hitching the trailer to a bicycle Only attach the trailer coupling to bicycles that have been approved for this purpose by the manufacturer. Read the bicycle manufacturer‘s owner‘s manual. Do NOT attach the trailer coupling to carbon components. To securely hitch the trailer to your bicycle or pedelec, you will need a coupling. Only use tried-and-tested couplings.
11.1 Replacing components Only use original accessories and attachments that have been approved by the manufacturer and fit your trailer. The use of non-approved accessories may cause accidents. Therefore, only use original accessories and attachments that fit your trailer. If you have any questions, please contact our Service Centre.
Tow arm Length approx. 740 mm Weight approx. 0.6 kg Permissible total weight As a bicycle trailer max. 50 kg As nominal load for riding max. 40 kg When used as a handcart max. 100 kg Tow arm load Minimum approx.
Tyres and tubes Tyres and inner tubes are not residual or household waste and must be disposed of at a recycling centre near you. Legal notice Roland Werk GmbH Industriestr. 16 49681 Garrel Phone: 04474/9483-0 Fax: 044749483-33 E-Mail: contact@roland-werk.de...
Trailer identification Brand Roland Model Carrie M.e Colour Serial number Special equipment In the event of a change of ownership: Owner Address Date / Signature Please visit our website for more information: www.roland-werk.de...
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