Reacha DIY User manual
Operating instructions
video
assembly
We are very pleased that you have chosen a handcart and bicycle trailer
from reacha.de. We have carefully designed our frame made in Bavaria
as well as the other parts of our products in order to ensure the best
possible handling and a long service life. Please read the following
operating instructions carefully before using the product for the first
time, so that you can enjoy it for a long time without endangering
yourself and others while using it.
If you are using the trailer on the road, please note that the legal
regulations regarding the use of bikes and bike trailers are different in
every country. Please comply with the laws and be thoughtful of the
others on the road.
Have fun with your reacha,
Your reacha Team
CONTENT
PAGE
1. Description
04
2. Before the first use
06
3. Unpacking and initial assembly
10
4. Transport and storage
22
5. Accessories
25
6. Road traffic licensing regulations
32
7. Maintenance, care and disposal
33
8. Technical specifications
34
9. Guarantee and warranty
35
10. Imprint
36
NO PASSENGER TRANSPORT
reacha cargo trailers are not designed or approved for
passenger transport, especially not for children!
DESCRIPTION
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DESCRIPTION
These operating instructions refer to products and accessories of the
"reacha" series with the following product packages: reacha DIY, reacha
cargo 20, reacha street 26, reacha beach 24.
Components
A
B
H
C
G
G
E
D
F
I
Mainframe –Wheel frame right
Mainframe –Wheel frame left
Trunk (=textile platform) with two
connecting pipes
Tow bar –right
Tow bar–left
A F
E
D
C
B
I
H
G
Tow bar extension
Wheels, 2 each
Bow
Bike-Connector
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Intended Use
Reacha is a cargo trailer for manual operation. It can also be used as a
bike trailer with the optional bike connector.
According to these instructions, all packages are intended to be as a
hand-trailer or optional as a bike trailer during the day on paved roads
for transporting loads.
The product package reacha beach 20”/24”can also be used on slightly
unpaved roads and on sand. Carriage of animals may only be done with a
sufficiently secure storage container provided for the transport of
animals.
bike trailer
hand trailer
Maximum weight allowed
(Trailer + cargo)
45 kg
65 kg
Maximum cargo load (cargo)
35 kg
60 kg
Support load on the spar
1 bis 7,5 kg
n.d.
While using it as a bike trailer in poor visibility, at dusk or at night, the
correct lighting must be retrofitted according to the laws and regulations
of the country, in which it is used.
Not for use in...
Any use not listed above is prohibited and is to be done at your own risk.
This includes in particular the use for the transport of persons.
Commercial use, overloading, excessive speeds (higher than 20 km/h),
improper defect rectification and use on unpaved roads (with the
exception of reacha beach 20”/24”) are not permitted.
Reacha must not be used as trailers for motorized vehicles such as
mopeds and motorcycles. Use with electric bikes is only permitted with
pedelecs with pedal-assistance (max 25 km/h).
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The liability of good goods tegernsee GmbH for damages resulting from
non-compliance of these specifications is excluded.
BEFORE THE FIRST USE
Symbols and warnings
This symbol indicates a potential hazard to your life or health, if the
appropriate instructions are not followed or if proper precautions are
not taken.
This symbol indicates imminent damage to the product or the
environment, if appropriate action is not followed as instructed.
This symbol gives information about the handling of the product or
parts of the operating instructions, which need to be specifically
pointed out.
Risk of pinch
There is a risk of fingers and hands getting caught in the moving parts
and the snap-locks while assembling and disassembling the trailer.
Loading and unloading
Do not ever transport unsecured cargo. Make sure that the cargo does
not come into contact with the wheels; there is a risk of your cargo
getting damaged through the friction of the wheels.
Ensure an even weight distribution during loading and unloading. Too
much load on the spar burdens the spar and possibly even the bike
connector too much. Too much weight on the back side shifts the centre
of gravity to the rear and there is a risk of tipping over. Also make sure
WARNING !
CAUTION!
NOTE
BEFORE THE FIRST USE
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not to over-load the trailer, because the risk of tipping over gets greater,
the heavier you load the trailer.
Before every ride
Check the following before every ride:
-Properly fit wheels
-Correct tire pressure of the wheels (see tire manufacturer’s
information)
-All snap-locks firmly locked
-Correct securing of the cargo
-If applicable, secure attachment of the bike connector to the
lead-bike
-If applicable, proper functioning of the brakes of the lead-bike
Requirements for the cyclist
Inform yourself about the legal regulations of the country or the region,
in which you want to use the reacha. Reacha is an un-braked trailer. The
lighter the bike and the driver, the higher the risk that the loaded reacha
will cause the rear wheel of the bike to burst.
Children under the age of 16 are not allowed to use a bike trailer.
Requirements for the lead bike
The lead bike must be approved for use with cargo trailers by the
manufacturer. Moreover, it must be in a technically perfect state and
correspond with the state of the art. Ensure that the brakes of the bike
are working perfectly before each ride.
General correct way of driving
Drive on curbs and bumps with minimal speed. There is an increased risk
of tipping-over especially with the unloaded trailer. If the trailer tips
over, it can lead to accidents with life-threatening consequences.
Never drive on stairs or escalators with your trailer.
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Correct way of driving as a bike trailer
If you are going to use the reacha as a bike trailer, slowly get used to its
handling and dimensions, initially without any load on the trailer and on
quiet roads.
The braking distance of your bike-trailer combination is extended in wet
conditions.
Drive on curves at walking speed. Especially while using Pedelecs one
often underestimates the speed. While driving on curves at too high
speeds, the trailer may get tossed and turned due to the centrifugal
force, overturn and even knock the bike over. This can lead to life-
threatening injuries and damage the trailer and bike.
Reduce your speed on slopes. If the speed is too high, the trailer may
start to spin, which can lead to accidents with life-threatening
consequences.
Let the brakes of your bike cool down during longer runs.
Please ensure that other users of the trailer too read the operating
instructions carefully beforehand.
Use, storage and transport
The reacha models may only be transported inside motor vehicles, even
when disassembled.
Do not use the reacha at temperatures below -20 degrees Celsius and do
not keep it outside at such temperatures.
When storing, ensure that all parts, especially the textile, are dry and
protected from moisture. Otherwise there is a danger of mould
formation.
Assembly, maintenance and servicing
The reacha may only be used in a technically perfect state. Check the
reacha regularly for damage to wheels, frame parts, textile trunk and
wherever applicable, bike connector. Damages must be corrected
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properly before use; otherwise it can lead to life-threatening accidents
and injuries.
The reacha must be assembled properly. Follow the instructions for
proper frame assembly, spar assembly, wheel assembly, and assembly of
accessories. If you have questions or doubts, you can always contact us
threatening consequences.
Changes and modifications
The reacha must not be modified or altered. Extensions are also
impermissible.
The use of the reacha with wheels other than the supplied ones is
permitted, only if they meet the requirements for use with reacha (see
page 15).
Other modifications and changes may lead to accidents with life-
threatening injuries. They also invalidate the warranty. Good goods
tegernsee GmbH does not assume the liability for damages caused by
them.
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