Novara Afterburner Owner's Manual - page 6
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GA 5639.2 Novara Afterburner Owner’s Manual ‘07 5.5" x 8.5" CM/JH/CE OTD
WARNING: YOU MUST ENSURE THAT YOU, YOUR PASSENGER AND
THE LEAD BIKE ARE COMPATIBLE WITH THE AFTERBURNER
LEAD BIKE: The Afterburner is designed for upright bikes with 26" wheels (generally mountain bikes) or 27”/700c wheels (generally road bikes).
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The minimum height of area of the seatpost where the Afterburner hitch is mounted should be 30” (760mm).
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Clearance between the bottom of the hitch and the rear tire, panniers or rack of the lead bicycle should be at least 3.5".
WARNING: Do not attach the Afterburner to bikes that cannot support these dimensions. They ensure proper clearance for the Afterburner’s
pedals when cornering as well as adequate clearance between the Afterburner frame and the lead bicycle.
The lead bike’s seatpost is critical to the safe operation of the Afterburner because it provides the structural integrity of the connection between the
lead bike and the Afterburner. The lead bike’s seatpost:
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must be round and straight over the entire section that the hitch will clamp to;
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must have a minimum diameter of 26.6mm and a maximum diameter of 31.6mm (most seatposts will have this dimension marked on them).
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must have at least 3" (75mm) of seatpost available for clamping;
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must be sound and free of dents, cracks, deep scratches or any other damage; and
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must be able to withstand the clamping forces of the Afterburner hitch. Aluminum seatposts with a wall thickness exceeding 1.75mm
are best. Do not use the Afterburner with carbon fiber, titanium, steel or “superlight” aluminum posts. The high clamping forces of the
Afterburner hinge can distort, crack, dent and otherwise damage these posts.
WARNING: Attaching the Afterburner to a lead bike with an inappropriate or damaged seatpost can result in a connection failure — causing
the trailer to move out of position or separate from the lead bike. This can cause loss of control, which may result in severe personal injury or
death to the lead bike rider and/or passenger.
PASSENGER WEIGHT AND RIDING ABILITY: Do not tow passengers on the Afterburner who are not already able to ride a small bicycle with or without
training wheels, as they lack the skills and understanding to be safe riders.
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Passengers must weigh less than 75 pounds, which is the maximum weight the Afterburner is able to support.
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Passengers must weigh less than 50% of the weight of the lead bike rider. If the passenger’s weight is closer than that to the lead bicycle
rider’s weight, the bike can become hard to control.
WARNING: Do not carry children who, due to age, size or disability, are unable to balance themselves on the Afterburner seat.