PLEASE READ
INSTRUCTIONS
Chaperone™ Stroller
User Guide
Table of Contents
Warnings ........................................... 2
Features ........................................... 3
Assembly .......................................... 4
Operating Instructions
Unfolding ............................................. 9
Parking Brake ......................................... 11
Folding ..............................................12
Infant Carrier Mode ....................................14
Attaching Chaperone Infant Carrier .......................16
Removing Chaperone Infant Carrier .......................17
Returning to Standard Mode ............................18
Securing Child & Harness Adjustment (Standard Mode) ........19
Swivel Wheels .........................................21
Opening and Closing Canopy ............................21
Leg Rest .............................................22
Wheel Removal ........................................22
Backrest & Reclining. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Armrest Caps .........................................23
Care and Maintenance ................................24
Warranty ...........................................25
This product and its components are subject to change without notice.
© 2008 Britax Child Safety, Inc. All rights reserved.
P329000 R1:02/09
Printed in China
Chaperone
Canopy
5 Point
Harness
Visor
Child Tray
Leg Rest
Folding
Strap
Front
Wheel
Release
Storage Basket
Swivel Wheel Lock
Parent Tray
Handle
Adjustment
Button
Canopy Lock
Parking
Brake
Back
Wheel
Release
Carrier
Mode
Ta bs
Hinge
Covers
Recline Adjuster
Tray Release
Lever
Chassis Lock
(on frame above
folding hinge)
Tray Release Button
Canopy Window
Basket Support Mount
WARNINGS
•
Never leave child unattended.
•
Avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out. Always use harness to secure child.
•
Do not use stroller for an infant younger than 6 months without an infant carrier.
•
Do not use stroller with a child who weighs more than 55 lbs (24.9 kg).
•
Do not overload basket – Maximum weight in basket is 10 lbs (4.5 kg). Overloading
the basket may cause the stroller to become unstable.
• Do not overload parent tray - Maximum weight in tray is 3 lbs (1.4 kg). Overloading
the tray may cause the stroller to become unstable.
• Do not overload child tray - Maximum weight in tray is 2 lbs (0.9 kg). Overloading
the tray may cause the stroller to become unstable.
•
Always make certain that the stroller is fully open and locked before use.
•
Assembly of this stroller must be performed only by an adult.
•
Do not hang or place items on the stroller handle or frame. They may cause the
stroller to become unstable.
•
Children must always be restrained to prevent standing or falling out of stroller.
•
Only use Britax approved child restraints or carriers with this stroller.
•
Do not allow children to climb on or play with the stroller.
•
Never use stroller on stairs or escalators.
•
To avoid entrapment or pinching, do not fold or unfold stroller when child is in or
near stroller.
•
Stroller is intended for walking speed only. Do not use while jogging, skating, etc.
•
Never use the stroller with more than one child at a time.
•
Always set the parking brake when stroller is not moving.
•
Only use accessories and replacement parts approved by Britax Child Safety, Inc.
•
Read and understand these instructions before using this product. To ensure
proper use, store this user guide in a convenient place so it can be consulted
often. Failure to follow all warnings and instructions could result in serious injury or
death.
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Features
NOTE: Actual product may vary from photographs
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Assembly
Assembly
Assembly - What's In The Box
Unfolding Frame Before Assembly
From to the right side of the stroller, 1
depress chassis lock release button
and unfold frame.
Open frame until it locks into place 2
and set it in the standing position.
Lower each arm rest until it locks into 3
the frame.
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Assembly
Assembly
Front Wheels
With Britax logo on the outside,
slide mounting pin on front wheel
assembly into front wheel housing.
Pull wheel to ensure that it is
secure.
Parent Tray
Rear Wheels
Slide the rear wheel axle into the
housing on the side of the rear wheel
assembly. Pull wheel to ensure that
it is secure.
Child Tray
Canopy
Recline Seat.1
Slide canopy bracket onto the 2
canopy mount on frame until
locked into place.
Attach hook-and-loop fasteners 3
to the seating pad on the inside
of the frame.
Hinge Covers
Line up the mounting clips on both 1
sides of the tray with the framemounted brackets located between
the handle of the stroller.
Guide the tray down until a click is 2
heard and the tray locks into place.
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Position child tray above the 1
mounting brackets located at the
end of each arm rest.
Slide the tray down until both sides 2
lock in place. A click will be heard
when tray engages brackets.
Attach hook-and-loop fasteners 4
and snaps around the back of
the seat.
With the stroller unfolded, connect the 2
hooks to the outside of the frame then
lay the hinge cover over the hinge and
fasten the 2 snaps.
Assembly
Operating Instructions
Storage Basket
Insert the end of the basket support 1
bar into the basket support mounts
until they snap into place. Depress
button while inserting.
Wrap the hook and loop fasteners, 2
located on the bottom of the storage
basket, around the rear cross-bar of
the stroller.
Unfolding
From to the right side of the stroller, 1
depress chassis lock release button
and unfold frame.
Unfold frame until it locks into place.
2
Thread the front hook and loop 3
straps through the support tabs and
press them together firmly to fasten.
NOTE: Raise the leg rest for easier
attachment.
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Lower child tray (or both armrests if 3
tray is not attached) until locked into
place.
Raise storage basket arm to secure 4
items placed in under-seat storage.
Operating Instructions
Chaperone Stroller Unfolded
Parking Brake
To Apply Brake: Step on brake lever
until a click is heard and indicator
window turns red. This locks both rear
wheels.
To Unlock Brake: Step on brake lever
until a click is heard and indicator
window turns green.
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Operating InstructionsOperating Instructions
Folding
Apply brake and remove child and 1
other items from stroller.
Pull lever on front of child tray 2
and raise completely. If child tray
is removed, push tabs under the
armrests and raise.
Chaperone Stroller Folded
With nothing attached to the 3
armrests, pull plungers to raise.
From the front or side of the stroller,
4
lift release strap on seat and pull
upward until stroller is completely
folded and chassis lock is engaged.
When chassis lock engages you 5
will hear a click(s). If lock has not
engaged, compress stroller frame
slightly until a click(s) is heard.
Stroller is now in position to stand on it's own or be carried and lifted by the 6
folding strap for easy placement in vehicle or for storing.
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Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
Infant Carrier Mode
From back of the stroller and with 1
backrest in upright position (pg. 23)
rotate both infant carrier attachment
tabs to the upright position.
Infant Carrier Mode (Cont.)
Child tray must be attached and locked in the lowered position, and stroller 6
canopy must be attached to secure infant carrier.
From the front of the stroller, unbuckle 2
the main harness buckle.
Unsnap the backrest carrier flap 3
from the lower end of the seat back
and fold it up.
5
4
Secure flap with toggle and loop,
making sure that the harness is stored
behind flap when it is secured.
Lower the backrest to lowest position
to receive infant carrier.
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Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
Attaching Chaperone Infant Carrier
Lower infant carrier into the stroller
Set parking brake.1
Infant Carrier fits as "Rear-facing" 2
(toward the care-giver) only.
3
until carrier is firmly seated and a
click is heard.
Removing Infant Carrier
Adjust infant carrier handle to the 1
locked carrying position.
Squeeze release handle and hold 2
while lifting up on carrier.
4
Gently tilt infant carrier toward front
to secure front tabs under child tray
and secure the infant carrier into the
stroller.
Pull up on the handle of the infant 5
carrier to ensure that it is secured.
DO NOT lift stroller using the infant
carrier handle.
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Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
Returning Stroller to Standard Mode
Rotate infant carrier attachment tabs
With brake applied and infant carrier 1
removed, raise back rest to upright
position.
2
to lowered position.
IMPORTANT
Ensure that infant carrier tabs
have been lowered before
allowing child to sit in stroller
Securing Child & Adjusting Harness
(Standard Mode)
Lock parking brake and ensure that stroller is NOT in infant carrier mode.1
Press the child tray release button on either side and rotate tray completely up 2
and away from seat area.
3
Fold backrest flap down and snap in place.
3
Ensure harness straps are properly adjusted and are not twisted.4
Fit harness around child and adjust
each strap securely around child by
sliding the adjustment clips up or
down.
4
Secure buckle by pushing each clip
into the sides of the buckle until a
click is heard.
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Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
Securing Child & Adjusting Harness Cont.
Rotate child tray to locked position 5
Guard body parts and clothing when
closing child tray.
Harness Height Adjustment
Swivel Wheels
To unlock swivel wheel lock: lift up 1
the swivel wheel lock on the frame
above each front wheel.
Opening Canopy
To lock swivel wheels: Press down 2
on the swivel wheel lock on the frame
above each front wheel. Push stroller
forward to engage swivel lock.
Closing Canopy
With buckle released, disconnect 6
shoulder and waist straps by
squeezing clips on both sides.
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Route strap under loops on the 7
backrest closest to child's shoulder
height. Then reconnect shoulder
strap to main buckle assembly.
Pull canopy forward and press
down on hinges to lock open.
NOTE: Extend visor if desired.
Lift each canopy lock and press back to
collapse canopy.
Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
Raising Leg Rest
Lift leg rest until locked. Pull leg rest support bar out and hold
Front Wheel Removal
Lowering Leg Rest
while lowering leg rest.
Rear Wheel Removal
Backrest & Reclining
Pull up on the backrest lever behind the seat to unlock. Move seat-back down to any
of the three locked positions. Push up on seat back to raise.
NOTE: USE CARE when reclining seat when stroller is occupied.
Armrest Caps
Raise front of stroller and twist the 1
release knob on the top of each front
wheel assembly (as indicated by
arrows).
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Press the release button at the 2
center of the wheel and pull wheel
from wheel assembly.
Remove child tray, if attached, 1
by pressing both of the child tray
release buttons and lifting tray.
Press each of the arm caps onto 2
the child tray mounts until firmly fit
against the arm rest.
Care and Maintenance
Warranty
Parking Brake
• Periodically check that the parking brake works properly and locks both
wheels securely.
• Clean out any dirt or debris that may prevent the brake from working.
Frame
• Wipe the frame with a damp cloth and mild soap. Use clean, dry cloth or
towel to wipe away excess water and soap.
Fabric
• Do not machine wash or dry the cover.
• Hand wash with cold water and mild soap. Air dry to prevent the cover
from shrinking.
Cleaning Plastic Parts:
• Wipe with a damp cloth and mild soap. Use clean, dry cloth or towel to
wipe away excess water and soap.
Maintenance
• If stroller gets wet wipe with a clean cloth or towel to prevent corrosion.
• Do not fold stroller when wet or damp. Always make sure that the stroller
is dry before storing.
Plastic Parts
• Do not use abrasives, solvents, strong detergents, or household
cleaners. These products can scratch, discolor, and weaken plastic or
cause corrosion on metal surfaces.
Storage
• Store away from extreme heat to prevent damage to plastic parts.
• Cover stroller to prevent dust build-up and exposure to sunlight.
• Do not stack other items on top of stroller.
This product is distributed by Britax Child Safety, Inc. Britax Child Safety, Inc. (“Britax”)
warrants this product to the original retail purchaser as follows:
Limited One-Year Warranty
This product is warranted against defective materials or workmanship for one year from
the date of original purchase. Proof of purchase is required. Your exclusive remedy for this
warranty is that Britax will, at its option, provide repair or replacement components to the
original purchaser for this product or refund the original purchase price of the product.
Britax reserves the right to discontinue or change fabrics, parts, models or products, or to
make substitutions. Labor and shipping costs for returns are not included.
To make a claim under this Warranty, you must contact Britax Customer Services
Department at 1-888-4BRITAX or write to 13501 South Ridge Drive, Charlotte, NC 28273.
Proof of purchase is required.
PLEASE COMPLETE AND MAIL THE REGISTRATION CARD WITHIN 30 DAYS OF
PURCHASE.
Warranty Limitations
This warranty does not include damages which arise from negligence, misuse, salt
corrosion, or use not in accordance with the user guide.
The use of non-Britax Child Safety, Inc. accessories is not approved by Britax. Only
use Britax approved child restraints or carriers with this stroller. The use of unapproved
accessories could cause this product to become damaged or dangerous. Their use
automatically voids the Britax warranty.
Limitations of Damages
The warranty and remedies as set forth above are exclusive and in lieu of all others, oral
or written, express or implied. In no event will Britax or the retailer selling this product be
liable for any damages, including incidental or consequential damages, arising out of the
use or inability to use this product.
Limitations of Warranties and Other Warranty Terms and State Law Rights
Any implied warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for
a particular purpose, shall be limited to the duration and terms of the express written
warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other
rights, which vary from state to state. Neither Britax, nor the retailer selling this product,
authorizes any person to create for it any other warranty, obligation, or liability in connection
with this product.
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MADE IN CHINA
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