Foldy 750 Series, User Manual

Page 1: ...User Manual Warranty Statement Series 750 Foldy Trailer Copyright 2018 Dynovation Ltd M N F Y S 7 5 0 V 1 ...

Page 2: ...AUSE SEVERE INJURY AND EVEN DEATH SHOULD IT FALL ON YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE NEVER ATTEMPT MOVING THE TRAILER WHEN ITS IN THE VERTICAL OR NEAR VERTICAL POSITION THIS WILL RESULT IN IT TIPPING OVER THE TOW ARM MUST EXTEND AT LEAST 1 METER FROM THE TRAILER WHEN MOVING FAILING TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN THE TRAILER TIPPING OVER Foldy Trailer 750 Series User Manual V1 0 Safety Warning 02 1m ...

Page 3: ...l position foot print of the trailer is significantly reduced On a smooth horizontal stable floor free of debris and any external forces the Foldy trailer will stand stably in the vertical position The trailer can be tipped over by external force such as but not limited to a push or bump or a knock when it is unsupported and in the vertical position Serious harm injury and even death can result fr...

Page 4: ...knowledge that you will not participate in the improper negligent irresponsible or reckless or unsanctioned use of the Foldy trailer and will not participate in using self developed operating procedures whether partially derived from this user manual or not It is your responsibility to inform each person involved in the Foldy trailers operation to engage only in those activities as described by th...

Page 5: ... liability nor wish to waive your rights to claims under circumstances of personal negligence irresponsible or reckless use or unsanctioned use please contact Foldy Customer Service or your authorized reseller before using the Foldy trailer They will arrange for you to have the Foldy trailer returned and receive a refund Please note that you may be held financially liable for any collection rework...

Page 6: ... Hitch Joint Socket 8 2 7 Electrical Connector 8 2 8 Trailer Lights 8 3 Identification 9 4 Installation Components Included 10 4 1 Ratchet Winch Components 10 4 2 Rear Tilting Wheel Components 10 4 3 Tools Included 10 5 Connecting the Foldy Trailer to your Towing Car 11 6 Driving with the Trailer 16 7 Instructions to Folding Your Trailer 16 7 1 Quick Folding without Side Wall Removal 16 7 2 Foldin...

Page 7: ... must not exceed the rate given by the towing vehicle manufacturer Please refer the owner s manual of your motor vehicle on permissible towing weights should it be lower than the permissible load rating for a Class O1 trailer 2 2 Maintaining the Trailer Surface Finish The Foldy s design and durable construction should provide a high level of utility and reliability Its laser cut construction with ...

Page 8: ...r off its wheels during the fold up procedure 2 6 Connecting Device Hitch Joint Socket The tow arm of the Foldy must be attached to a motor vehicle via an approved tow bar or hitch Please ensure the trailer s tow arm joint socket always has lubricating grease inside the socket This will enable a smooth and tight fit coupling onto the ball of the motor vehicle tow bar when attaching the trailer 2 7...

Page 9: ...e tail lights becoming very hot and cause a fuse to short in your car 3 Identification The trailer is produced by EBECO s r o The production label with VIN number is placed on the right side of the front frame VIN number is stamped on trailer frame The VIN will also be recorded on your CoC document 09 Foldy Trailer 750 Series User Manual V1 0 ...

Page 10: ...e components please reference to the assembly instructions provided with your Foldy trailer 1x Crank Arm 2x M6 Allen bolts 1x AL KO Cable Winch Instructions 4 1 Ratchet winch components 1x Size 5 Hex Allen Key 1x Size 10 Box Spanner 2x Size 19 Box Spanners 3x Box Spanner T Bar 4 3 Tools included 2x M12 Bolts 2x M12 Lock Nuts 2x Lock Nut Rubber Caps 2x Rubber Wheels 4 2 Rear tilting wheel component...

Page 11: ...ket joint makes a secure coupling with the ball joint of the tow bar If the trailer s cargo bay is loaded the load weight should assist in lowering the tow arm socket onto the ball joint Lift the handle on the Foldy trailer s socket joint lowering it onto the ball of your car s tow bar The socket joint should rest naturally under its own weight onto the ball of your car s tow bar 11 Foldy Trailer ...

Page 12: ...t the 13 pole electrical plug to its corresponding receiving socket on your car Turn the plug connector clockwise about 45 degrees to ensure it is locked DO NOT FORCE THE SOCKET JOINT ONTO THE TOW BAR BALL JOINT IF THE TOW ARM TIPS UP AWAY FORM YOUR CAR S TOW BAR YOU MUST EVENLY REDISTRIBUTE THE TRAILER LOAD FIRST FOR SAFE CONNECTION TO YOUR CAR Step 2 Connect the Electrical Plug Foldy Trailer 750...

Page 13: ... the receiving socket on the car Ensure that all components are securely fastened and cannot loosen while driving Rotate the nose wheel arm away from the car so that it is parallel to the trailer tow arm Loosen the ring nut holding the nose wheel in place Step 3 Raise the Nose Wheel 13 Foldy Trailer 750 Series User Manual V1 0 ...

Page 14: ...tep 4 Ensure Cargo is Secured Check THE Latches Check that the cargo you wish to transport is evenly distributed and balanced between the left and right sides of the trailer Using the appropriate straps and bungy cords securely fastened down your cargo load Step 5 Check the Wheels Tyre Pressures Check to ensure no wheel bolts have come loose or gone missing Fasten any loose wheel bolts to 90Nm of ...

Page 15: ...is includes Left and right indicator lights The brake lights Night lights Fog light Reverse light Should none of the lights work check the electrical connection to the car Ensure there is no oxide build up on the contact points of either the trailer s electrical plug or the electrical socket of the car Remove and replace any blown light bulbs Verify that the replacement bulbs are of the same volta...

Page 16: ... more economical and result in lower emissions but also result in a higher average speed and safer driving 7 Instructions to Folding Your Trailer There are two methods for folding your Foldy trailer to store it in a safe manner 1 Quick folding without side wall removal 2 Folding with side wall removal For each please follow the procedures given below correctly to ensure safe work 7 1 Quick Folding...

Page 17: ...end the arm forward Step 1 Extend the Nose Wheel Outwards Once the nose wheel is extended reinsert the ring bolt and fasten the nose wheel arm Then lower the tow arm to let the Foldy trailer rest on the tow arm 17 Foldy Trailer 750 Series User Manual V1 0 CAUTION If necessary have someone help lift the trailer Do not strain your back trying to lift the trailer 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 30 50 70 110 90 ...

Page 18: ... temporarily by its chain Step 2 Remove the Tow arm Safety Bolt Lift the trailer to create an angle between the cargo bay and tow arm Reinsert the security bolt back through the holes on the cargo bay bracket and thread the ring nut partially 3 turns to hold the bolt in place Foldy Trailer 750 Series User Manual V1 0 18 ...

Page 19: ...f Way At the rear of the trailer check that the wire clips or loops of the rear safety bolts at the tail gate are folded flat against the trailer before you start folding the trailer If the bolts are tight release the rear tail gate latches to elevate the tension on them Remember to close the latches again once the safety bolt loops are in the correct position 19 Foldy Trailer 750 Series User Manu...

Page 20: ...AND WILL CAUSE SEVERE INJURY AND EVEN DEATH SHOULD IT FALL ON YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE NEVER ATTEMPT MOVING THE TRAILER WHEN ITS IN THE VERTICAL OR NEAR VERTICAL POSITION THIS WILL RESULT IN IT TIPPING OVER THE TOW ARM MUST EXTEND AT LEAST 1 METER FROM THE TRAILER WHEN MOVING FAILING TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN THE TRAILER TIPPING OVER Safety Warning Foldy Trailer 750 Series User Manual V1 0 20 1m ...

Page 21: ...ts Storage Location Leave about 60cm 24 inches space between the little tilting wheels at the rear and the wall Continue to turn the crank handle raising the trailer up to the near vertical position Step 5 Fold the Trailer to the Near Vertical 21 Foldy Trailer 750 Series User Manual V1 0 60cm ...

Page 22: ...near vertical position Finalize the trailers position by pushing it up against the wall Step 6 Finalize the Foldy Trailers Resting Position Turn the ratchet crank handle until the tow arm is in the fully closed position Foldy Trailer 750 Series User Manual V1 0 22 ...

Page 23: ...procedure provides the following considerations The procedure requires additional steps and more attention to safety when completing the folding and unfolding action It therefore takes more time The space requirement for storage is reduced to minimum because sidewalls of the trailer are now folded flat and do not increase the vertical footprint This procedure is ideal when the your Foldy trailer i...

Page 24: ...paration Remove the front and rear sidewalls by pulling the safety bolts out from the sidewall hinges Step 1 Folding the Trailer Sidewalls Unlatch all the sidewalls and fold the left and right sidewalls down so that they are lying flat on the cargo bay deck Let the front and rear sidewalls hang on by their hinges Foldy Trailer 750 Series User Manual V1 0 24 ...

Page 25: ... right folded down sidewalls Align the hooks of the front and rear sidewalls with the hinges at the front of the trailer The front and rear sidewalls should both lie neatly within the left and right sidewalls 25 Foldy Trailer 750 Series User Manual V1 0 ...

Page 26: ...ety bolts align the hinges of the bottom and top sidewalls and then insert them securing the safety clips This will ensure that sidewalls lie flat on the trailer s cargo deck FAILURE TO FASTEN THESE SAFETY BOLTS WILL RESULT IN THE SIDEWALLS FALLING DOWN WHEN THE TRAILER IS LIFTED VERTICALLY Foldy Trailer 750 Series User Manual V1 0 26 ATTENTION ...

Page 27: ...move the tow arm security bolt by loosening the ring nut and pulling the bolt out You may let the securing bolt dangle temporarily by its chain Step 3 Remove the Tow arm Safety Bolt 27 Foldy Trailer 750 Series User Manual V1 0 CAUTION If necessary have someone help lift the trailer Do not strain your back trying to lift the trailer 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 30 50 70 110 90 4 25 Bar 62 psi ATTENTION ...

Page 28: ... its wheels Stop rotating the crank handle when the trailer has been raised approximately 45 degrees off the floor Step 4 Fold the Trailer Half Way Reinsert the security bolt back through the holes on the cargo bay bracket and thread the ring nut partially 3 turns to hold the bolt in place Foldy Trailer 750 Series User Manual V1 0 28 ...

Page 29: ...AND WILL CAUSE SEVERE INJURY AND EVEN DEATH SHOULD IT FALL ON YOU OR SOMEONE ELSE NEVER ATTEMPT MOVING THE TRAILER WHEN ITS IN THE VERTICAL OR NEAR VERTICAL POSITION THIS WILL RESULT IN IT TIPPING OVER THE TOW ARM MUST EXTEND AT LEAST 1 METER FROM THE TRAILER WHEN MOVING FAILING TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN THE TRAILER TIPPING OVER Safety Warning 29 Foldy Trailer 750 Series User Manual V1 0 1m ...

Page 30: ... Its Storage Location Leave about 30cm 12 inches space between the trailer s rear tilting wheels and the wall Continue to turn the crank handle raising the trailer up to the near vertical position Step 6 Fold the Trailer to the Near Vertical Foldy Trailer 750 Series User Manual V1 0 30 30cm ...

Page 31: ...the near vertical position Finalize the trailers position by pushing it up against the wall Step 7 Finalize the Foldy s Resting Position Turn the ratchet crank handle until the tow arm is in the fully closed position 31 Foldy Trailer 750 Series User Manual V1 0 ...

Page 32: ...ront of your Foldy trailer Step 8 Park Your Car The following steps explain how to safely unfold your trailer and ready it for use This procedure applies both to unfolding the trailer with or without the sidewalls folded 8 Instructions for Un Folding Your Trailer Foldy Trailer 750 Series User Manual V1 0 32 ...

Page 33: ...t impediments Step 1 Releasing the Undercarriage Have one person hold the trailer safely while the other completes the tasks 33 Foldy Trailer 750 Series User Manual V1 0 Place one hand back on the trailer to the side of folding tow arm to hold trailer stable With the other hand rotate the crank handle counter clockwise four times to release the tension on the undercarriage x4 4m 1 5m ...

Page 34: ... should move out by about 30 cm away from the trailer While keeping one hand holding the trailer secure rotate the crank arm counter clockwise to contiune releasing the under carriage Because the trailer is in the near vertical position you might need to assist pulling out the tow arm to about 1m from the trailer before the weight of the trailer will maintain tension on the undercarriage cable Fol...

Page 35: ... the ratchet winch The Foldy trailer will come to rest almost fully extended Continue turning the ratchet winch handle for an additional 4 revolution to create slack in the undercarriage cable The extra cable slack will allow for the cargo bay to align with the tow arm 35 Foldy Trailer 750 Series User Manual V1 0 Now locate the security bolt for the tow arm Open the security bolt by unfastening th...

Page 36: ...for the security bolt are correctly aligned Step 3 Inserting the Security Bolt Insert the security bolt into the aligned holes and ensure the security bolt passes all the way through You might have to lift the cargo bay slightly to allow the bolt to pass all the way through The trailer is designed so that the weight of the cargo bay rests on the bolt Foldy Trailer 750 Series User Manual V1 0 36 ...

Page 37: ...ift the tow arm of the Foldy trailer so that the nose wheel is off the floor The trailer is well balanced and can be easily lifted If the lifting feels heavy ensure there is no load on the cargo bay Step 4 Adjusting the Nose Wheel CAUTION If necessary have someone help lift the trailer Do not strain your back trying to lift the trailer 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 30 50 70 110 90 4 25 Bar 62 psi ATTENTION...

Page 38: ...w rotate the nose wheel to the perpendicular position Reinsert and fasten the ring nut securely in order to keep the nose wheel in place Do not overtighten the ring nut with levered tools Your Foldy trailer is now ready to be used Please follow the instructions in Section 5 Connecting the Foldy Trailer to your Towing Car ...

Page 39: ...secure the hinges from coming loose 39 Foldy Trailer 750 Series User Manual V1 0 Fold the left and right sidewalls up so that there are standing upright perpendicular to the cargo bay deck Loosen the 4 safety bolts holding front and rear sidewalls flat on the trailer deck Step 5 Erecting the Trailer Sidewalls if They are Folded Flat ...

Page 40: ... raise the rear sidewall and fasten the latches Each latch has a locking clip that should be properly closed to prevent spontaneous opening of the latches during transport Repeat the previous 4 sub steps doing exactly the same for the front sidewall ...

Page 41: ... Now remove the loose wheel bolts and replace the wheel 7 Re insert the wheel bolts and fasten them finger tight to keep the wheel from failing off 8 Now lower the Foldy trailer back onto its wheels by following steps 2 3 and 5 of Section 8 Instructions for Un Folding Your Trailer 9 Replace the blocks on either side of the wheel that was exchanged to stop the trailer from moving 10 With the size 1...

Page 42: ... outside the manufacturer or reseller s workshop Improper intervention during 3rd party repair Mechanical or chemical damage of zinc and galvanized parts and the like This warranty expires in the event the trailer is crashed with exception of an accident caused by a provable trailer error where the error was caused by changes in construction or improper interference of parts during construction by...

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Page 44: ...Series 750 Foldy Trailer Copyright 2018 Dynovation Ltd M N F Y S 7 5 0 V 1 Product Code MN FYS750 V1 ...