Inspect Frame; Inspecting The Carbon Frame; Inspecting The Pannier Rack; Inspecting And Maintaining The Rear Frame Damper - Bosch KB069 RW Series Translation Of Original Operating Instructions

8.5.1

Inspect frame

1 Check frame for cracks, warping and damage
to the paintwork.
 If there are any cracks, warping or damage to
the paintwork, remove the pedelec from
service. New frame as specified in the parts
list.

8.5.1.1 Inspecting the carbon frame

You need to distinguish between scratches on
the paintwork and impacts if the carbon frame
paintwork is damaged.
 Ask customer what caused the damage.
 Examine damage with a magnifying glass to
see if fibres are permanently damaged or
delamination has taken place.
8.5.2

Inspecting the pannier rack

Scratches, cracks and breaks may appear on the
pannier rack caused by the panniers and cargo
boxes.
1 Examine pannier rack for scratches, cracks
and breaks.
 Replace damaged pannier racks.
 If the paint protection film is missing or has
worn away, affix a new paint protection film.
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Inspection and maintenance
8.5.3 Inspecting and maintaining the rear
frame damper
Only applies to pedelecs with this equipment
WARNING
!
Injury due to explosion
The air chamber is pressurised. If the air system
is serviced in a rear frame damper, it can explode
and cause serious injury.
 Wear safety goggles, protective gloves and
safety clothing when assembling or carrying
out maintenance on the bicycle.
 Release the air for the air chambers. Detach
all air insert fitments.
 Never service or dismantle a rear frame
damper if it has not completely rebounded.
Intoxication from suspension oil
Suspension oil is poisonous to the touch, irritates
respiratory tracts and causes cancer, sterility and
mutation in germ cells.
 Always wear safety goggles and nitrile gloves
when carrying suspension oil.
 Never perform inspection or maintenance
when you are pregnant.
 Use an oil catchment tray under the section
where the rear frame damper is being
serviced.
Intoxication from lubrication oil
The lubrication oil for Eightpins seat posts is toxic
if touched or inhaled.
 Always wear safety goggles and nitrile gloves
when working with lubrication oil.
 Lubricate seat post in the open air or in a well-
ventilated room only.
 Avoid skin coming into contact with lubrication
oil. Wear nitrile gloves when lubricating,
cleaning and maintaining the vehicle.
 Use an oil catchment tray under the section
where the seat post is serviced.
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