Britax Stroller User Manual

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WARRANTY
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This product is distributed by Britax Child Safety, Inc. (“Britax”). 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, contact your Britax retailer or Britax Consumer 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 WARRANTY 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. 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.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Parking Brake
Periodically check that the parking brake works properly and locks both rear wheels securely.
Clean out any dirt or debris that may prevent the brake from working.
Frame and Fabric IMPORTANT: DO NOT use abrasives, solvents, strong detergents or
household cleaners on plastic parts. These products can scratch, discolor and weaken plastic or cause corrosion on metal surfaces.
Wipe frame with a damp cloth and mild soap.
• Use clean, dry cloth or towel to wipe away excess water and soap.
Clean stroller cover regularly with warm water and household soap or mild detergent. Do not machine wash or dry stroller fabrics. Air dry to prevent cover from shrinking.
Do not bleach, dry clean or use any other aggressive cleaning agents.
Wipe plastic parts with a damp cloth and mild soap.
Dry with clean cloth or towel to prevent corrosion.
Wheels
Periodically oil front swivel-wheel assemblies and wheel axles with liquid silicone lubricant.
• Do not store the stroller for any length of time on lightly colored flooring or carpeting. As with all rubber tires, discoloration will occur on the floor finish or carpet pile.
Storage
Always make sure the stroller is dry before storing. If stroller becomes wet, allow to dry unfolded at room temperature before storing.
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.
Britax Child Safety, Inc. 13501 South Ridge Drive Charlotte, NC 28273 USA
A Britax Childcare company
Tel: 888-4BRITAX
britaxusa.com
©2006 Britax Child Safety, Inc. All rights reserved. This product and its components are subject to change without notice. P281400 R1:08.06
User Guide
WARNING!
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Read these important safety instructions BEFORE use. Your child’s safety may be affected if you do not follow these instructions carefully.
WARNING!
• Adult assembly is required. This stroller contains small parts, which are for adult assembly only. Keep small children away while assembling the stroller.
• Remove protective material and plastic bags and dispose of them before assembling the stroller.
• 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 referred to often. Failure to follow all warnings and instructions could result in serious injury or death.
Front View of Seating Unit
Head Barrier 5-Point Harness Arm Bar
Handle
Hood
Release
Stroller Frame
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY FROM FALLING OR SLIDING OUT:
• ALWAYS use the 5-point safety harness to secure the child. The arm bar is not designed to restrain the child in the stroller.
• NEVER leave child unattended!
• DO NOT use storage basket to carry children.
• ONLY use accessories and replacement parts approved by Britax.
• Stroller seating unit MUST be removed prior to use with an infant carrier.
• ALWAYS ensure your infant carrier is properly positioned and locked into the stroller according to these instructions.
• This stroller can ONLY be used as a travel system with the Britax Companion® infant restraint. See instructions for proper installation.
• When using Britax Companion with this unit, ALWAYS use proper attachment pieces. Review section 3 to ensure proper installation.
• ALWAYS use your infant carrier’s restraint system. Refer to the carrier’s instructions for correct use of your infant carrier.
• NEVER lift the stroller by the infant carrier handle or arm bar.
• ALWAYS set parking brake when placing child in or removing child from seating unit.
TO PREVENT INJURIES:
• ALWAYS make certain the stroller is fully open and wheels are secured before use.
• DO NOT allow children to climb on or play with the stroller.
• NEVER use stroller on stairs or escalators.
• DO NOT use with infants younger than 6 months.
• DO NOT use stroller with a child who weighs more than 40 lbs (18 kg).
• To avoid entrapment or pinching, DO NOT fold or unfold stroller when child is in or around 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.
• DO NOT overload basket. Maximum weight in basket is 5 lbs (2.5 kg).
• DO NOT hang or place items on the stroller handle or frame.
Foot Rest
Front Swivel Wheel Lock Lever
Handle Adjustment Buttons (on each side)
Storage Pocket
Parking Brake
Storage Latch
Front Wheel
Locking Button
Rear View of Seating Unit
Seating Unit
Recline Lever
Hood Hinge
Carrier Attachment
Bar Stops
Seat-Locking Clips
Basket
Rear-Wheel Locking Button
Britax Companion
Carrier Attachment Bar
(located in basket under seating unit)
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1. Assembling and using the stroller
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(The stroller seat unit is intended for children six months or older and up to 40 lbs or 18 kg)
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Release storage latch.
Tip: To avoid difficulty in
attaching rear wheels, keep storage latch from resting above rear-wheel axle housing.
Rotate seating unit downward until seat locking clips fully engage with the opposite bar.
WARNING: Check that
seating-unit attachment devices are correctly engaged before use.
Hold handle and lift upwards until stroller frame is fully extended and clicks into position.
To attach arm bar, align arm­bar moldings with plastic tabs on seating unit and slide both arm-bar moldings onto seating unit until fully engaged.
Ensure arm bar is securely in place by gently pulling on it.
To remove arm bar, remove hood (if fitted) and slide both arm-bar moldings off plastic tabs on stroller frame.
WARNING: NEVER lift stroller
by the arm bar or hood as they may disengage. If needed, lift stroller by handle and stroller frame.
Push front swivel-wheel assembly into front leg. Listen for a positive “click” to ensure the wheel is correctly fitted.
When properly fitted, the screw head on the front swivel-wheel assembly should face forward and the wheel’s solid spoke fronts should face outward.
Pull down gently on the wheel to ensure it is fully engaged.
Repeat process for remaining front wheel.
To fit hood, align moldings with plastic tabs on arm bar and slide down until fully engaged.
Hood can be fitted without arm bar by aligning hood moldings with plastic tabs on seat unit and sliding down until fully engaged.
Push rear wheel into rear­wheel axle housing. Wheel is fitted when you hear a positive “click.” Repeat process for remaining rear wheel.
To ensure proper installation, use arrow imprinted on outer wall of tires as a visual guide. When stroller is pushed forward, the front of the arrows should point and move in the same direction in which the wheels are turning.
Check wheels are fully engaged by gently trying to pull them out.
To open hood, pull front of hood forward then push hood hinges down on both sides.
To close hood, lift up hood hinges on both sides and push front of hood back.
Adjust handle height by simultaneously pressing buttons on inside of handle on both sides and rotating padded portion of handle into desired position.
Check stroller frame is ready for use by pressing down on handle - stroller frame should not collapse.
WARNING: Ensure stroller-
frame is locked before use.
To adjust the angle of the seating unit, squeeze recline adjuster lever at top of seating unit, then adjust seating unit to desired position.
IMPORTANT: Use harness at all
times. Always support back of stroller seat when reclining it.
Push down on parking brake lever to lock brakes. To release brake, lift parking brake lever.
IMPORTANT: Always engage
parking brake when fitting seat unit.
To secure child in harness, slide each waist clip (A) into buckle (C) until prongs snap into position. Clip harness belt hooks (B) onto waist belt clip. Carefully adjust harness by pulling sliders (D) until desired fit is achieved in waist, shoulder and crotch straps.
WARNING: Always use crotch
strap in combination with waist belt. Fasten harness when not in use to prevent it from becoming trapped when folding the stroller.
To unlock swivel wheels, pull front wheel swivel lock lever up on each front wheel. To lock, align wheels to rear of front leg and push lock down.
To raise shoulder harness height, pull harness straps through harness height adjuster so that they lay flat on top of the harness height adjusters.
To lower shoulder harness height, thread harness straps through harness height adjuster so they lay flat against the seat back, under the harness height adjuster.
To install seat unit (forward or rear facing), store infant carrier attachment bar. (See section 3.) Slide hooks at foot end of seat unit onto stroller support bar until hooks are fully engaged with support bar.
WARNING: Always remove
child from seat unit prior to installation, removal or change of seat direction.
2. Folding and storing the stroller
To remove seating unit, apply parking brake. Release both locking clips from support bar by lifting and holding both seat­locking clips.
Raise rear of seating unit clear of support bar, then slide seat unit forward and out of the stroller frame.
WARNING: Always remove child
from the seat before installation, removal, change of seat direction or folding.
Tip: Stroller frame may also
be folded with seating unit attached.
Stand at rear of stroller frame, pull both release latches and twist right hand latch in the direction of arrow marked on release latch.
For more compact storage, fold handle down. (See diagram 1e.)
Push handle down, allowing stroller frame to fold until it moves into a fully folded position. Ensure storage latch is closed.
For more compact storage, remove front swivel wheels. Slide front wheel locking button toward the middle of the stroller, then pull corresponding swivel wheel out.
To remove rear wheels, press rear wheel locking button and pull corresponding rear wheel out. Repeat process for remaining rear wheel.
3. Using as a travel system
Britax Companion® Click and Go easy-assembly method
Remove seat unit. (See diagram 2a.) Swing carrier attachment bar (hanging near front of the storage basket) forward until it engages with the stops affixed to the front of the stroller frame.
IMPORTANT: When using as
a travel system, always remove infant carrier prior to folding of stroller.
WARNING: Apply parking brake
when attaching or removing your infant carrier. (See diagram 1f.)
Lower the carrier rear facing with attachment hooks aligned with attachment bar. Press carrier onto attachment bar until a positive click is heard.
IMPORTANT: To ensure proper
installation, pull up on carrier by the handle (in carrying position) to verify both attachment hooks are engaged with the attachment bar.
WARNING: Check that carrier
attachment bar is correctly engaged before use.
WARNING: Ensure your child is
harnessed at all times.
WARNING: NEVER lift the stroller
by the infant carrier.
IMPORTANT: Seating unit MUST be removed PRIOR to
attaching a Britax child restraint. See diagram 2a.
To remove carrier, squeeze release lever on back of seat while lifting carrier from stroller.
Pull carrier attachment bar away from front stops and swing it back so that it rests against the front of the storage basket.
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