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routes which are slippery (e.g. covered in leaves, snow or ice).
When driving in a circle or turning on hills or downward slopes, there can be an increased
tendency to tip over to the side due to the changes in the centre of gravity. Therefore perform
these driving manoeuvres with increased caution and only with slow speed. If required, the driving
manoeuvre must not be done or only with the help of an assistant.
When crossing roads, intersections and crossings, extreme caution is needed. Crossing rails in
the road or at level crossings must never be undertaken when travelling parallel to them, as
otherwise the wheels could become caught and thus result in the Varibike trike to tip over or being
unable to manoeuvre.
When driving on ramps and lifting equipment on vehicles, extreme caution is needed. During the
lifting or lowering of a ramp or the lifting equipment, the brake should be operated. This prevents
your Varibike trike from rolling away.
The grip of the tyres on the road is reduced in the wet. There is a higher risk of slipping. Adjust
accordingly your driving, braking and steering behaviour.
Safety instructions for obstacles
Driving on steps with the Varibike trike is forbidden.
Obstacles like curb stones, for example, should always be negotiated driving forwards and by
using the minimum speed required.
The ground clearance determines the negotiable obstacle heights. When driving straight ahead
he ground clearance is 9 cm.
Notes on components
The following section contains information on the most important components of
your Varibike trike. The emphasis is on practical information.
Frames
Varibike trike frames are handmade from premium quality aluminum alloys.
The frame is the heart of your Varibike trike. All Varibike trikes are
constructed with frames to match the stresses of their intended use.
Excessive stresses, accidents or falls may lead to potentially
dangerous frame damage. If you should detect damage to your frame, or if you
have had an accident or fall, please contact your dealer as soon as possible!
Steering
The steering on VARIBIKE TRIKE consists of the front frame and the rear frame that are pivotable connected by an
axle. The steering angle is limited by a limit stop between the front and the rear frame.
Rear brake
The rear brake aside the seat can also be used as parking brake by pressing the brake lever and than move the red
lever in one of the notches in the brake lever holder. Check if the rear parking brake has enough braking force to
brake the Varibike trike.
To disengage the parking brake just push the brake lever of the rear brake and than release it again.
For braking always use both brakes, the front brake and the rear brake.
Safety instructions for brakes
Before every ride, test your brakes while stationary with normal operating force. The wheels that
are braked by the brakes must not be able to move when the brakes are applied.
At regular intervals, check that all connections, lines and all screw connections of the brake
system are tightened securely.
