Babybee Comet plus User Manual

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Comet plus

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Hello!

Thanks for choosing the babybee Comet plus. Before you get
started, there’s a few quick things we’d like you to note:

Return Policy

babybee offers a 9 month free
return policy. A condition of this
policy is that we will only accept
returns where the product is
in its original condition (with
no signs of usage) and in all
original packaging including
box, protective plastics and
cardboard so please be mindful
of this when unboxing and
setting up your pram.

Warranty

All of our prams come with a
12 month warranty to cover
against faults in materials and
workmanship when used under
normal conditions, according
to our manuals and technical

specications. Please refer to

page 39 for further information.

Support

If at any stage you require any
assistance with setup or use,

please rst refer to our After

Sales Support page on our
website which has a variety of
instructional videos and FAQ’s.

Keep in touch

We love nothing more than
seeing our customers with the
Comet plus in action so we
hope you connect with us soon
via one of our social media
channels. And don’t forget
there are prizes to be won each
month for simply tagging your
pram photos #babybeeprams

Enjoy the ride,

From all of us at babybee

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Using your

Comet plus

What’s in the box 04

Get to know your Comet plus: Terminology 05

Step One: Install the brake and wheels 06

Collapsing the frame 10

Step Two: Attach the bassinet to the frame 12

Step Three: Attach the canopy 17

Rear brake, adjusting the handlebar and front swivel wheels 19

Switching from bassinet to stroller seat 22

Seat position and 5 point safety harness 27

Setting up your bassinet 30

Setting up the canopy 33

Accessories, Maintenance and Cleaning 36-38

Warranty 39

Safety warnings

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Safety First

The safety of your family is our
number one priority. Please take
the time to carefully read this
manual before setting up and
using your Comet plus.

The Comet plus is tested to
comply with the Australian Safety
Standard: AS/NZS 20088:2013
Pram and Stroller – Safety
Requirements

WARNING:

With the exception of the

outer cardboard packaging,

to prevent injury from choking,

carefully remove and

immediately move out of reach

all protective packaging. Never

leave your child unattended

with the pram or packaging.

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What’s in the box

1 Foot cover

2 Bassinet cover

3 Bassinet, bassinet board,

bassinet mattress and belly
bar (also the seat frame)

4 Canopy

5 Travel organiser

6 Welcome letter

PLEASE NOTE:

Depending on your order, you may receive multiple boxes.

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7 Manual

8 Brake bar

9 Mosquito net

10 Rain cover

11 Front swivel wheels

12 Rear air tyres

13 Frame/chassis and basket

14 Stroller seat

15 Seat liner

Get to know your
new Comet plus

Terminology

a

b
c
d

e

f

g

a Extendable canopy with

magnetic peekaboo

b Belly bar

c 5 point safety harness

d Seat liner

e Seat frame (same as o)

f Front swivel wheel lock

g Front swivel wheel

h Bassinet/Seat frame release

i Seat recline buttons

i

h

m

l

j

j Frame release clips (to

release from folded position)

k Handlebar

l Bassinet cover

m Handlebar height

adjustment buttons

n Frame collapse levers

o Bassinet frame (same as e)

p Shopping basket

q Rear wheels

r Brake

k

n

o

p

q

r

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Step One

Install the brake
and wheels

To release the frame from

1

the folded position, pull
back on the black frame
release clip located on the
side of the frame and lift
open.

When the frame is fully open

you will hear a “click”.

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At the rear of the frame,

2

take the brake and attach
it to the frame. Push down
until you hear a ‘click’ and
when you can see the two
sliver pins lock into place.

PLEASE NOTE:

The brake should be

attached rmly onto the

pram on both sides, if either
side slips off then you need
to reset the silver pin back
into place.

To reset the silver pin reach
inside the frame with your

nger and feel for the metal

pin, pull it forward with your

nger until it pops back into

place so you can see it stick
out of the frame. You can
then continue to attach
your brake to the pram.

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To attach the air tyres simply

3

push each wheel onto the
pin until you hear a “click”.

NOTE:

Air tyres will arrive 85%

inated. If you wish to
inate further you can use

a standard bike pump.
To repair a puncture, you
can purchase a tyre repair
kit from Kmart or similar
stores to repair the inner
tube yourself (they’re very
effective, and inexpensive).
Bike shops may be able
to repair the tyre for you.
Alternatively, the tyres are
also available for sale on
the Spare Parts page of our
website.

Move around to the front

4

and insert each front wheel
pin into the socket until you
hear a “click”.

8

6. With all 4 wheels now

5

attached, individually pull
them just to make sure
they are all securely held
in place.

9

Practice
collapsing the
frame from this
position

Hold the handlebar against

1

your body for support.

To fold, press the grey

2

safety release button rmly

(underneath the right lever)
and hold while pulling both
black frame release levers
up toward you. If this grey
button is not pressed in
completely you won’t be
able to pull the lever back.

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Once pulled up, press down

3

towards the oor on the

frame and it will collapse on
itself.

Make sure the black frame

4

release clip has clicked in
to place to secure it from
opening again. Carrying
the frame without the latch
secured can result in injury
caused by moving parts.
Please also bend from
the knees when lifting the
frame.

To release the pram as you

did in step one, simply pull
back on the black frame
release clip and pull the
frame up until it clicks into
place. Practice this a few
times so you’ve got the
hang of it. Don’t worry it will
become second nature in
no time!

Also note that the pram

can be collapsed with the
seat attached when in the
forward facing position,
however the bassinet will

need to be removed rst.

WARNING:

There is potential for ngers or

parts of the body to be injured

when the pram is being folded

or unfolded, due care should be

taken to avoid injury to you and

your child.

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Step Two

Attach the
bassinet to the
frame

Press the grey seat recline

1

buttons on the sides of the
bassinet frame and angle
the connectors down so
that they are at a 90 degree
angle with the frame.

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Attach the belly bar

2

ensuring you hear a ‘click’
so you know it’s securely
attached. Then select
which direction you’d like
the bassinet to face and
simply “click” it on to the
side frame connectors.
(Tip: It’s best for newborns
to face you).

13

To release simply push the

3

grey bassinet frame release
buttons, in the direction of
the arrow, and off it pops!
Don’t worry if it feels tight,
this is to ensure it doesn’t
wobble too much and will
loosen over with time.

14

Place the bassinet base

4

board into the bottom of
the bassinet and secure
with the velcro tabs at
each end. Once secured,
place the bassinet mattress
on top.

15

Next zip on the bassinet

5

cover and fold down the
sides.

WARNING:

When carrying your bassinet with

child, please always ensure you

have one hand under the base

of the bassinet incase the belly

bar is not securely attached and

releases.

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Step Three

Attach the
canopy

Your canopy should

1

come pre-assembled. To

attach it to the frame, rst

ensure the fabric at the
back is secured under
the back of the frame.
Next secure the bottom
side of one connector to
the frame, then pull and
clip the topside over and
into place. Repeat on the
other side. Make sure the
connectors are as close
to the belly bar as they
can be (as shown in the
pictures below, there should
be no gap between the
belly bar and the canopy
connectors).

NOTE:

It is normal for the canopy
connectors to be quite hard
to put on and take off.

This will help it keep it rm

for longer.

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The front peak of the

2

canopy can be ipped

forward to provide a little
extra sun protection or
pushed back inside for a
better view. Treat this peak
with care to avoid warping
over time.

NOTE:

Take care when opening
and closing the canopy
using the zip to ensure that
you don’t catch the mesh
in the zip.

Your bassinet is now set up

and ready to use!

WARNING:

Only use the bassinet in a at

position. Do not recline. Babies

should not be left unsupervised

in the bassinet. Bassinet is not

suitable for over- night sleeping,

daytime naps are ne as long as

you’ve got your eye on them.

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Please take note of
the following 3 features
before you get going:

Rear brake

When stopping, use the brake
at all times by pressing down
on the black bar with your foot
until you feel it click into place.
To start travelling again, lift the
bar up with your foot and off
you go!

19

Adjusting the

handlebar height

To adjust the handlebar

height, press both of the
grey buttons at the same
time and select your height.

20

Front swivel wheels

When travelling along

straight surfaces the front
wheels may spin or cause
what’s known as “wheel
shudder”. To lock the front
swivel wheels into place
simply press down on the
grey buttons at the front
of the wheel. To go back
to 360° swivel mode simply
press the buttons up again.

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Switching from
bassinet to stroller
seat

There’s no set age when
your little one should go from
bassinet to stroller, however they
should be able to sit up unaided
(Apx. 6 months).

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To get started, remove

1

the bassinet mattress and
board before undoing all
velcro tabs and removing
the bassinet fabric from the
frame entirely.

Push the grey seat recline

2

buttons to adjust the frame
and also note that the
metal knobs on either side
of the frame should be at
the bottom.

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Pull the headrest section

3

over the top of the frame
and pull the rest of the seat

down rmly into place.

Next take the safety straps

4

and hook them onto the
metal knobs on the side of
the frame. Then secure the
clip behind the seat, and
pull the strap tight.

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Secure the 4 velcro tabs

5

around the base of the
frame.

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Next insert or remove the

6

seat liner (as preferred)
through the safety harness
(you will need to remove
the leatherette harness

padding rst).

7

Attach the belly bar.

Attach the canopy, in the

8

same way you did with the
bassinet (page 17).

Your stroller is now set up

and ready to use!

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Please take note of the
following two features
before you get going:

Seat position

To adjust the seat position,
simply press and hold the
two grey seat recline buttons
simultaneously, and tilt to your
ideal position. Make sure you
hear the “click”.

5 point safety harness

Adjust the straps through

1

the appropriate seat and
seat liner slots depending
on your littles ones size
(short or tall).

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Next adjust the strap lengths

2

using the buckles to ensure
it is snug and secure.

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Make sure all 4 straps are

3

secured into the larger
middle clip.

Once fastened, tug the
harness to make sure it is
secure.

WARNING:

For the safety of your little one,

please ensure the harness and all

5 straps are secured at all times

when in use. Never leave the

harness buckled when not tted

to a child, doing so may cause

loops to form which may pose a

strangulation hazard.

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Setting up your
bassinet from scratch

NOTE:

The front of the bassinet (where
your baby’s feet will go) will be
the end of the frame with the two
small metal knobs that jut out.
The front of the bassinet fabric is
the side that has the zipper edge.

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Attach all velcro tabs to

1

the frame ensuring they are
secure and tight.

2. Place the bassinet base

2

board into the bottom of
the bassinet, and secure
with the velcro tabs at each
end. Once secured, place
bassinet mattress on top.

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Press rmly down inside the

3

bassinet to ensure all velcro
tabs are secured.

Zip on the bassinet cover.

4

Attach the belly bar to
the bassinet. Ensure you
hear a ‘click’ so you know
it’s securely attached. To
release the belly bar, press
the release buttons located
on both sides.

Well done, that’s it!

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Setting up the
canopy

Thread the two canopy

1

rods through the inserts of
the canopy fabric.

Connect the canopy rods

2

to the canopy connectors.
Note the L and R marked
on the outside of each. The
L connector will go on the
side of the canopy that has
a small red tag inside also
marked L.

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PLEASE NOTE:

If the canopy won’t extend
correctly, sits crooked or
isn’t pulled tight when
extended, the canopy
connectors are on the
wrong sides and damage
may be caused to the
canopy rods, resulting in
your canopy becoming
unusable. Please ensure
they are on the correct
sides of the pram frame.

Once the connectors are

3

on you can secure the
fabric to them using the two
elastic loops on each side.

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To attach it to the frame,

4

rst ensure the fabric at

the back is secured under
the back of the frame.
Next secure the bottom
side of one connector to
the frame, then pull and
clip the topside over and
into place. Repeat on
the other side. Make sure
the connectors are as
close to the belly bar as
they can be (there should
be no gap between the
belly bar and the canopy
connectors).
It is normal for the canopy
connectors to be quite
hard to put on and take
off. This will help it keep it

rm for longer.

PLEASE NOTE:

Over time you may see
some excess thread
become loose on your
canopy, all that is required
is some sharp scissors and
a little trim.

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Accessories

Seat liner

Your seat liner is both machine
washable and reversible. Simply
select which side you wish to
use and thread the harness
straps through the appropriate
slots (e.g. tall child will have the
straps coming through the top
slot which corresponds with the
same position on the seat.

Bassinet liner

Your bassinet liner is also
machine washable and
reversible.

Bassinet cover

The bassinet cover simply zips on
to the bassinet fabric. You can

have the top ap lying down

or up against the belly bar to
protect your little one from the
elements. Magnets hold the
sides down against the sides of
the bassinet.

Foot cover

Attach all velcro tabs on the
foot cover to the seat frame.
Next attach the elastic loops
at the top to the underside of
the canopy connectors (you’ll
notice there is a hook there).

Rain cover

Pull the rain cover over the top
of the canopy and tuck it under
the seat/bassinet frame. The air
vent window should be at the
front.

Mosquito net

The mosquito net should be
pulled over the canopy the
same way as the rain cover. Be
careful not to catch the fabric
on any velcro tabs.

Travel organizer

The travel organizer attaches to
the handle bar using the velcro
tabs. It is designed to carry a
maximum of 1kg.

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Tips for maintaining your pram

For longevity of your pram we
strongly recommend regular
maintenance. Regularly inspect

the locking devices, brakes,
harness, catches, joints and

xtures to ensure they are

secure and in fully working
order.

The brakes and wheels are
subject to normal wear and
should be replaced if necessary.
These can be purchased from
our website. Should any parts
of the pram become stiff or

difcult to operate, ensure that

dirt is not the cause, try a light
application of a sprayable
silicone lubricant, ensuring
that it penetrates between
the components. Take care
as excessive application may
encourage the buildup of dirt.
Regular light lubrication of
moving parts will extend the life
of your pram.

 Do not use any other

lubricant other than those

specically marked as a

‘Silicone Lubricant’
(for example, DO NOT use
WD40) as doing so can
deteriorate the plastic parts
of your pram and interfere
with its structural integrity.

 Do not leave the pram in

direct sunlight for prolonged
periods of time when possible.
Do not leave in cars on days
of extreme heat.

Store the pram in a dry, well-

ventilated and safe place.

After exposure to wet or damp

conditions, leave the pram
fully opened in a warm, well
ventilated environment. You
may need to dry with a soft,
lint free cloth. Left damp it will
encourage mildew or rust to
form, damaging the pram.

We recommend giving your

pram a good clean and
service (spraying joints and
levers, removing any rust etc)
every 6 months to ensure it
remains in good condition.

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Cleaning instructions

All plastic, fabric and metal

parts of the pram may be
sponged clean with warm
water and mild detergent.

All removable fabrics are

machine washable in cold
water. Ensure only delicate
detergent and settings
are used. Always wash
separately.

Allow all parts to dry

thoroughly before using.

Rust may occur due to

environmental factors.
Wiping down your frame
after trips to the beach or
in the rain may help reduce

the issue. At rst sight of rust

simply remove with steel
wool.

 Do not immerse the seat in

water, sponge clean only

 Do not clean with abrasive

surfaces or using ammonia,
bleach or spirit-based
cleaners.

 Do not dry clean.

 Do not tumble dry.

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Warranty information

All of our prams come with an
12 month warranty to cover
against faults in materials
and workmanship when your
products are used under normal
conditions, according to our
user manuals and technical

specications. Please note: this

excludes accessories.

The 12 month period starts
from the date your pram
is dispatched from our
warehouse.

To make a claim simply contact
us with a detailed description,
a video and/or photos of the
defect and a photo of the
batch number, which is located
on the bar above the basket.

The warranty is not valid in the
following cases:

Defects resulting from

improper care or use;

Normal wear and tear,

including scratches to the
frame;

Products that are

purchased second hand
or from an unauthorised
distributor;

Incorrect assembly;

Using a part or accessory

that is not compatible with
the product and/or not
manufactured by babybee
prams;

Tyre punctures;

Damage to handlebar

grips or fabrics as a result of
normal handling and daily
use;

Claims from anyone other

than the original purchaser
(i.e. no longer valid if you
give you your sibling to use
with their family)

Damage resulting from

extreme heat conditions (i.e
leaving in car on hot days)

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Safety Warnings

The babybee Comet plus is
designed and tested to comply
with AS/ NZS2088:2013.

The ACCC has identied several

hazards associated with prams
and strollers which could result
in serious injury or even death:

The pram or stroller

rolling away from the
carers control

We strongly advise using
parking brakes and the
tether strap at all times to
ensure the pram cannot
roll away when. Parking
the pram horizontal to
potential dangers is another
precaution you can take.

 Limbandngerinjuries

If children gain access to
certain parts of the pram
they may trap and/or injure

their limbs or ngers. Ensure

children are away from the
pram prior to adjusting it.

Falls

Children not properly
restrained in a pram can
either fall out or move to
a position where the pram
or stroller can topple. This
can also occur if additional
bags or children are hung or
carried or parts of the pram
not designed to do so.

Strangulation or suffocation

Strangulation or suffocation
can occur if children
become trapped in parts
of the pram or stroller in
particular the rain cover
and safety harness.

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Adjusting the pram

Keep children clear of the pram
before making adjustments.
To avoid entrapment, keep your

own and your children’s ngers

clear of any folding parts.

Bassinet

Only use the bassinet in a at

position. Do not recline. Children
should not be left unsupervised
in bassinet. Bassinet is not
suitable for overnight sleeping.
Compatible with the babybee
Comet range only.

Brakes

Always engage the brakes
when the pram is stationary.
Hold onto your pram or the
tether strap at all times.

General safety

Take care when using on stairs
or escalators. Gentle sloping
surfaces may be unstable. On
steeper sloping and uneven
surfaces, there is a possibility
that the pram may tip over. Do
not use or leave the pram near

open re or exposed ame.

Never leave rain covers, hoods
and/or bassinet covers on or
over the pram indoors, in a hot
atmosphere or near a heat
source. Always supervise whilst
the pram is covered.

Do not use the pram in a
manner for which it is not
designed.

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Incorrect use of
the pram

Overloading, incorrect folding
and/or the use of non­approved accessories may
damage, break or otherwise
render the pram unsafe for use.

Do not overload the pram
with additional children,
heavy packages, goods or
accessories. Bags and other
items must not be hung from
the handle bar as they may
damage the frame or otherwise
cause the pram to become
unbalanced and tip over.

Do not use replacement parts
or accessories, e.g. child seats,
bag hooks, rain covers, etc.
other than those approved or
supplied by babybee prams.

Lifting and moving the
pram safely

Do not lift or carry the pram
when occupied by your child.
Do not lift or carry the pram
when fully assembled.
Only lift and carry when folded.
Ensure that the frame release
clip is engaged when lifting or
carrying the pram. Make sure
pram is secure when being
transported in a vehicle.

Maximum weight limits:

Maximum weight for a child

in the bassinet is 9kg

Maximum weight for a child

in the seat is 20kg

Maximum weight for items in

the pockets on the back of
the seat is 1kg

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Maximum weight for items in

the basket is 5kg

Others using your pram

If the pram is being used by
someone unfamiliar with it (such
as grandparents) always explain
to them how the pram works
and its safety features.

Safety harness

Please ensure that your child

correctly wears the tted and

adjusted safety harness at
all times. All 5 straps must be
secured. Never leave harness

buckled when not tted to the

child in the pram. The harness
can form loops which may
cause a strangulation hazard.

Seat

Compatible with the babybee
Comet range only.
Not recommended for a child
under 6 months old.

Supervision

Never leave your child
unattended and always keep
your child in view while the
pram is in use. Do not allow your
child to climb unassisted into
the pram. The pram should only
be used under adult supervision.
Make sure children are clear of
any moving parts before you
adjust the pram.

Tether strap

Use the wrist tether strap to stop
the pram rolling away.

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Contact

babybee prams

[email protected]

babybee prams
@babybeeprams

Version: June 2017

www.babybeeprams.com.au