Britax MOTION 3, BOB Gear MOTION 3 Instructions Manual

MOTION 3 INSTRUCTIONS

B OB Gear® by Britax [phone]

99 Derby Road, Sunshine, Victoria 3020

www.britax.com.au

READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS
COMPLETELY!

Before attempting to assemble or use your new stroller, read and
understand these assembly and use instructions completely, as well
as the warnings at the beginning and throughout this document, to
ensure proper assembly and operation.
If you are unclear on any point, contact Britax Customer Service on
1300 303 330 before use.

BOB, BOB Strollers, Stroller Strides, Revolution,

BOB Gear and the BOB device

are the property of Britax Childcare Holding Limited (UK)

BRITAX CHILDCARE PTY. LTD

A Britax International company.

(Incorporated in Victoria)

A.B.N. 55 006 773 600

99 Derby Road, Sunshine, Victoria

3020, Australia

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Copyright 2010 Britax Childcare Pty. Ltd.

and Britax Child Safety Inc. USA

www.britax.com.au

This product and its components are subject to change without notice.

Printed in China

rt No.: 4001564_C

Service No.: ST908BOB

Table of Contents

Warnings 3 - 5
Features 6
In the Box 7
Assembly 8

Unfolding 8
Front Wheels 8
Rear Wheels 8
Removing Front Wheels

9

Removing Rear Wheels

9

Attaching the Canopy 9 - 10

Operating Instructions

Parking Brake 11
Swivel Wheel 11
Recline
Canopy
Pivotal Handle
Tether Strap

12

Folding 14

Securing Your Child

15 - 17

Infant Car seat Mode

Attaching Infant Car Seat Receivers

19

Removing Infant Car Seat Receivers

19
Attaching a BOB Unity Infant Car Seat 20 - 21
Removing a BOB Unity Infant Car Seat

22

Available Accessories

23 - 24

Care and Maintenance 25 - 26

Notes

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12 - 13

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Warnings

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Warnings

WARNINGS:TO AVOID INJURY OR DEATH:

ALWAYS APPLY THE BRAKES WHENEVER THE STROLLER
IS STATIONARY.

• FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS.

• DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED.

• SECURE THE CHILD IN THE HARNESS AT ALL TIMES.

• DO NOT CARRY EXTRA CHILDREN OR BAGS ON THIS STROLLER.

• MAKE SURE CHILDREN ARE CLEAR OF ANY MOVING PARTS IF YOU

ADJUST THE STROLLER.

• USE THE HARNESS AT ALL TIMES.

• WHEN NOT IN USE DISCONNECT SHOULDER STRAPS FROM THE

WAIST STRAPS AND BUCKLE TO PREVENT STRANGULATION.

• Check that all safety locks are engaged before placing a child in the

stroller.

• Ensure your child is secured with a correctly adjusted safety harness.

• Use the tether strap to prevent the stroller from rolling away.

• Never let go of the stroller when parked on an incline because it may

slide or tip over. Always park on a flat surface.

• Remove the child from the stroller before going up or down stairs or

escalators.

• DO NOT allow children to stand on the seat.

• DO NOT hang or place items on the stroller handle or frame except

those approved by Britax. They may cause the stroller to become
unstable and tip over.

RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLY AND USE
OF THIS STROLLER. ALWAYS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS.
THE CORRECT USE AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS PRODUCT IS
ESSENTIAL.

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Care and Maintenance

Storage

• Store in a well ventilated area.

• 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 NOT INTENDED FOR COMMERCIAL USE.

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.

• Always check parts regularly for tightness of screws, nuts and other

fasteners - tighten if required. To maintain the safety of your stroller,
seek prompt repairs for bent, torn, worn or broken parts.

• When using your stroller at the beach - completely clean your stroller

afterwards to remove the sand and salt from the mechanisms and wheel
assembly. Sand and salt will cause premature wear and corrosion.

Notes

IMPORTANT

FOR WARNINGS ON ACCESSORIES - REFER TO THEIR INDIVIDUAL
SECTIONS IN THIS BOOK. THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT VARIES FOR
EACH ACCESSORY.

• To prevent the risk of the stroller catching fire, do not park it near an
exposed heat source such as a radiator, an open fire or a barbecue,
etc.

• Stroller is intended for walking speed only. DO NOT use while running,
jogging, skating, etc.

• Always lock swivel wheels when on rough surfaces as this willl help
eliminate wheel wobble.

• It is unsafe to use accessories other than those tested and approved by
Britax. For maximum safety only use accessories designed for this
stroller.

• Do not place more than 4kg in the basket or 1kg in the Canopy Pocket
(if supplied)

• The maximum weight of the child using this product is not to exceed
22kg for the Stroller or 12kg for the Infant Carrier.

WARNINGS

4

The upright positions are not suitable for use with children less than six
months old. The lowest recline position should be used to transport
babies, and the backrest can be adjusted to a more upright position as
the child grows older and is able to support its head without assistance.

Warnings

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Care and Maintenance

Frame

• Wipe the frame with a damp cloth and mild soap. Use clean, dry
cloth or towel to wipe away excess water and soap.

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.

Fabric and Harness

• DO NOT machine wash or tumble dry the cover.

• Hand wash with cold water and mild soap. Allow to air dry

completely before folding or storing away.

• DO NOT iron.

Plastic Parts

• Wipe with a damp cloth and mild soap. Use clean, dry cloth or
towel to wipe away excess water and soap.

• DO NOT use abrasives, solvents, strong detergents, or household

cleaners. These products can scratch, discolour and weaken plastic
or cause corrosion on metal surfaces.

Tyres

• Pneumatic front and rear tyres can be inflated with the pump
(where supplied) or a bicycle pump or at a garage pump.
Maximum inflation pressure front tyre: 2.1 bar (30 p.s.i).
Maximum inflation pressure rear tyre: 2.1 bar (30 p.s.i).

• If there are compression marks on the tyres - Use a domestic hair

dryer to gently warm (DO NOT OVERHEAT) the tyre and the
compression marks should slowly disappear.

SAFETY WARNING

The sun is very strong. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CHILD EXPOSED TO
THE SUN. The canopy or hood on this product will not give your child
total protection from the harmful rays of the sun.

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Warnings

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Accessories (Sold Separately)

Provides great protection when
travelling.

Travel Bag

Features

6

• Actual product may vary from images.

Canopy

Handle

Frame
Lock
Button

Harness
& Buckle

Leg Rest

Swivel
Lock

Front
Wheel

Rear Wheels

Front
Wheel
Release
Button

Parking
Brake
Pedal

Frame
Release
Lever

Under-Seat
Storage
Basket

Frame
Release

Strap

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Easy storage for drinks and
snacks

Protects your child from sun
and insects while enjoying the
outdoors

Snack Tray

Sun Shield

Extra protection from the cold for
your child

Protection from the rain for your
child

Warm Fuzzy

Weather Shield

Accessories (Sold Separately)

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In the Box

BOB MOTION 3 Stroller

Canopy

Infant Car Seat Receivers

Front Wheel

Rear Wheels

Infant Car Seat Mode

1.

Lock the parking brake. Squeeze both handle
latches in to release the locks and move the
handle forward. Release the latches and
continue to rotate the handle forward until it
returns to the upright position.

2.

Lift and remove the Infant Car Seat away
from the stroller.

Removing BOB Unity
Infant Car Seat

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8

Assembly

1. Push the release lever on the chassis lock

and open the frame.

Unfolding

2. Lift handle until frame locks into upright

position. Push down on the stroller handle
to confirm it is locked.

1.

Slide the front wheel mounting pin into the
stroller housing until you hear an audible
‘click’.

2.

Pull wheel to ensure that it is secure in

housing.

Front Wheel

1. Slide the rear wheel pin into the rear axle

mounting bracket until it locks into place.
The wheels are labelled left and right
(child’s left or right from the seated

position).

2. Pull wheel to ensure that it is secure.

Rear Wheels

R or L

Infant Car Seat Mode

3. Release the handle latches and push the

Infant Car Seat handle all the way down until
you hear it lock into the receivers.

Attaching BOB Unity
Infant Car Seat

(Continued)

IMPORTANT: ENSURE THAT THE INFANT CAR SEAT

IS LOCKED INTO PLACE BY PULLING UP ON BOTH SIDES. DO NOT
USE THE INFANT CAR SEAT IF IT IS NOT CORRECTLY INSTALLED.

Please Note: The infant Car Seat has been fitted with a hood
when using the stroller. The hood can also be used in the car.
Refer to the Infant Car Seat Instructions regarding placing and
securing your baby in the Infant Car Seat.

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9

Assembly

Push the metal tab above the swivel lock in
to release the wheel and pull wheel away
from the stroller.

1.

Removing Front Wheel

Pull and hold the release lever on the rear
axle bottom while pulling the rear wheel
away from the stroller.

1.

Removing Rear Wheels

Attaching the Canopy

Slide the canopy stay brackets into the
canopy mounts of the stroller frame until
they lock into place.

1.

NOTE: Pneumatic front and rear tyres can be inflated with the pump

(where supplied) or a bicycle pump or at a garage pump.

Maximum inflation pressure front tyre: 2.1 bar (30 p.s.i).
Maximum inflation pressure rear tyre: 2.1 bar (30 p.s.i).

Asse

Infant Car Seat Mode

1. Lock the parking brake. Fully recline the

backrest and fold the canopy back.
Position the Infant Car Seat over the stroller
with feet end facing the stroller backrest.
With the Infant Car Seat handle in the
upright position align the adaptors on the
Car Seat with the receivers on the stroller.

Attaching BOB Unity
Infant Car Seat

2. Lower the Infant Car Seat into the receivers.

The Infant Car Seat now needs to be locked
securely into the receivers. Squeeze in and
hold the latches on either side of the handle
and rotate the handle backwards.

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10

Assembly

Snap the support strap to the frame just
below the stroller handle and connect them
using the hook and loop fasteners on the
inside of the canopy.

2.

Attaching the Canopy (

Continued

)

Attach the hook and loop fasteners located
around the outer edge of the canopy and
back flap to the stroller.

3.

Infant Car Seat Mode

1. Lock the parking brake. Pull the fabric back

from the sides to expose the frame mounts.
Align the receivers with the inside frame
mounts of the stroller. Receivers are labelled
Left and Right (child’s left and right from
seated position.)

2. Push down until an audible ‘click’ is heard.

Pull up on each receiver to ensure they are
locked onto the frame.

Attaching Infant Car
Seat Receivers

1. Squeeze the button on the receiver and lift

upward.

Removing Infant Car
Seat Receivers

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Operating Instructions

Parking Brake

WARNING: ALWAYS APPLY THE BRAKES

WHEN THE STROLLER IS NOT MOVING. THE STROLLER
MAY ROLL AWAY EVEN IF LEFT UNATTENDED FOR A FEW
MOMENTS.

1. Press the parking brake pedal down to lock

the brake. Lift the brake pedal to release the
brake.

2. To ensure the brake is set properly,

attempt to roll the stroller forward and
backward after setting the brake. If the
stroller will not roll, the brake is set properly.

NOTE: Locking the brake locks both back wheels

Swivel Wheel Locks

1.

Lift the swivel lock lever up to lock the front
wheel. Press the swivel lock lever down to
unlock the front wheel.

NOTE: Always lock the swivel wheel when using the stroller on
rough surfaces as it will minimise wheel wobble.

Infant Car Seat Mode

• THE UNITY BOB INFANT CAR SEAT IS THE ONLY INFANT CAR

SEAT DESIGNED TO FIT THIS STROLLER.

• THE INFANT CAR SEAT MUST BE CORRECTLY FITTED AND

LOCKED ONTO THE STROLLER.

• THE INFANT CAR SEAT MUST ONLY BE USED IN THE

REARWARD FACING POSITION, FITTED TO THE STROLLER
FACING TOWARD THE STROLLER HANDLE.

• SECURE THE CHILD IN THE HARNESS AT ALL TIMES.

• DO NOT LEAVE THE CHILD IN THE INFANT CAR SEAT FOR
EXTENDED PERIODS.

• THE INFANT CAR SEAT IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE MOBILITY

OUTSIDE OF THE CAR BUT IT SHOULD NOT BE USED
INSTEAD OF AN APPROPRIATE COT.

• THE INFANT CAR SEAT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE

FRAME BEFORE FOLDING.

• THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT OF THE CHILD USING THIS
PRODUCT IS NOT TO EXCEED 12kg.

Please Note: These Instructions are for installing and removing the
Infant Car Seat on the stroller only.
For installing and proper care of the Infant Car Seat in the car
please follow the Instruction book that is included with the Infant
Car Seat.

WARNINGS

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Seat Recline

WARNING: ENSURE THAT YOUR CHILD’S

LIMBS ARE IN THE CENTRE OF THE SEAT AND SUPPORT
YOUR CHILD’S WEIGHT WHEN USING THE BACKREST.

1. To recline, pull the release lever on the

recline adjuster and slide it away from the
seat. To raise, pull both straps apart.

Operating Instructions

Canopy

1. To adjust the canopy, open by pulling

forward, or close by pushing it backward.

2.

To open the canopy window, lift the canopy
window flap away from the canopy and
push window flap under the mesh panel.

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Securing Your Child

Seat Harness (Continued)

IMPORTANT: The lower section of the
shoulder harness strap should be
adjusted to fit the child’s height.

Tighten or loosen shoulder and crotch straps
by sliding the 3 bar harness adjuster up or
down.

Note: Crotch strap should be adjusted to
a snug fit.

4.

4 bar
slider

5.

Tighten or loosen the waist straps, hold and
lift the 4 bar slider and pull the harness strap
to adjust to the desired fit. The waist
strap needs to fit firmly around the child.

6.

Release the harness by depressing the
button in the centre of the buckle while
pulling the two latch tongues away from the
buckle assembly.

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Operating Instructions

Canopy

3. For additional air circulation, the back flap

of the canopy can be rolled up and
secured with the toggle and elastic.

Pivotal Handle

1. To adjust the handle height, squeeze in

and hold the buttons on the inside of the
handle. Rotate the handle up and down to
the desired position. When the desired
position has been achieved, release the
buttons.

Securing Your Child

Seat Harness (Continued)

2.

Fasten the harness by inserting the buckle
tongues into the buckle assembly. Each
buckle tongue has a raised rib on one side
and can only be locked into the buckle
assembly with the raised rib facing up.

Note: Ensure the straps are not twisted
as they may become uncomfortable for
the child.

IMPORTANT: Pull on each buckle tongue
to make sure the are locked into the
crotch buckle assembly. If not, repeat
above procedure.

3.

IMPORTANT: The top section of the
shoulder harness strap should be
adjusted to fit just above the child’s
shoulder height.

Open hook and loop straps. Slide the 3 bar
harness adjuster up or down to adjust to the
desired shoulder height then fasten hook
and loop strips below the harness adjuster
to keep the adjusters in place.

IMPORTANT: HARNESS ADJUSTERS MUST SIT

ABOVE THE HOOK AND LOOP STRAPS.

Raised Rib

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Operating Instructions

Tether Strap

WARNING: ALWAYS USE THE TETHER

STRAP TO PREVENT THE STROLLER ROLLING AWAY.

1. A wrist tether strap is provided on the handle

grip. Slide your hand through the tether strap
loop whenever you use the stroller. Only
remove your hand from the tether strap loop
when the brakes have been applied to the
stroller wheels.

IMPORTANT: Always apply brake and remove child before folding
the stroller.

Press the frame lock button.

2. Lift the frame release strap in the middle of

the seat until the stroller collapses and the
chassis lock engages.

1.

Folding

Securing Your Child

WARNING: USE THE HARNESS AT ALL TIMES.

When not in use disconnect shoulder straps from the waist
strap and buckle to prevent strangulation.

A five point harness is provided to restrain your child.
Buckle tongues separate for added safety.
To secure the child in the harness please follow the steps below
carefully.

Seat Harness

1.

Set parking brake. Place child in seat. Slip
one shoulder strap over each shoulder.
Position crotch strap between legs. Push
the buckle tongues (A)on waist straps
through the tongue buckle guides (B) on
shoulder straps.

Shoulder straps

Waist straps

Waist straps

A A

B

B

Crotch strap

Buckle

Assembly