InStep Single Seat Swivel Wheel Jogging Stroller User Manual

Single Seat Swivel Wheel

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Jogging Stroller

User’s Manual

This manual contains safety, assembly, use and maintenance instructions. Read these instructions carefully
before use and keep them for future reference. Your child’s safety may be affected if you do not follow these
instructions. The InStep Jogging Stroller must be assembled by an adult who has read and understands the
instructions in this manual. Keep the packaging away from children and dispose all packaging before use.

Do not return to store. Call toll free 1-800-242-6110 for assistance and replacement parts.

Important! Keep instructions for future reference.

Contents

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Warranty ...................................2

Safety

Parts and Features

Assembly

Safety Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Stroller Features

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Unfold the Jogging Stroller

Attach the Rear Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Attach the Front Wheel

Attach the Front Fender

Attach the Parent Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Attach the Child Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Using the 5-point Safety Harness

Adjusting the Shoulder Strap Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Using the Safety Wrist Strap

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Using the Remote Front Wheel Swivel Lock

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Using the Parking Brake

Reclining the Seat

Plugging in an MP3 Player

Using the Child Trays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Inserting a Car Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Disassembly and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Storing the Jogging Stroller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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Thank You

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For purchasing the InStep Jogging Stroller. You
will be sure to enjoy hours of pleasurable exercise
and family time. If you have any questions or com­ments our customer service hours are:

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday through Friday CST.
You may also reach us through the following:

Contact us:

Phone: [phone] - 6110
The Web: www.instep.net
Email: [e-mail]
Address: 4730 East Radio Tower Lane

Olney, IL 62450

Important!

Do not return the product to the store. Please contact
customer service at 1-800-242-6110 for assistance
and replacement parts.

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Warranty

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Pacic Cycle warrants this product to be free of
defective materials and workmanship for 1 year
from the date of original purchase.

Safety

WARNING!

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE ONLY
WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT,
AND IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER
WARRANTY. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND WARRANTY OF
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS
LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF
THE EXPRESS WARRANTY. This limited

warranty give you specic legal rights and you may

also have other rights which may vary from state to
state.

This warranty is extended only to the original
consumer purchaser for non-commercial use and
does not cover tires or tubes, grips, brake pads, or
other wear parts, ordinary wear and tear, abuse,
misuse, neglect, theft, or damage due to accident.

PACIFIC CYCLE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER
ANY PERSONAL INJURIES, DAMAGE TO, OR,
FAILURE OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY OTHER
LOSSES DUE TO ACCIDENT, ABUSE, MISUSE,
ALTERATION, NEGLECT, NORMAL WEAR AND
TEAR, IMPROPER ASSEMBLY, IMPROPER FIT,
IMPROPER MAINTENANCE OR USE OF
UNAUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT
DESIGNED FOR THE PRODUCT.

To make a claim under warranty, notication of
such defect must be given to Pacic Cycle, Inc. at

the address stated on the previous page. You will
be instructed on how the product or part needing

replacement should be shipped postpaid to Pacic

Cycle, Inc.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE SAFETY INSTRUC­TIONS LISTED BELOW MAY RESULT IN SERI­OUS INJURY OR DEATH. Always read and under­stand the information and warnings in this manual
before using the Jogging Stroller.

If you are unsure of any information in this manual
or have a question regarding assembly or use
please call customer service. Always keep this
manual for reference and include it with resale of
the Jogging Stroller.

Assembly

• An adult who has read and understands

the information and warnings in the manual
shall assemble this product according to
manufacturer’s instructions.

• Do not use the product if there are any

missing or damaged parts. Do not return
the product to the store. Please contact
customer service at 1-800-242-6110 for
assistance and replacement parts.

• Dispose of all plastic bags and wrapping

material immediately.

• Check the assembly (i.e.: fasteners, wheels)

before using the product.

• Never allow children to assemble, fold, or
disassemble the Jogging Stroller.

Children

• The maximum weight capacity of the

Jogging Stroller for one child is 50 lbs.
Never have more than one child in the
Jogging Stroller at any time.

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Storage

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• Use caution to avoid pinch points when

•

folding or unfolding the Jogging Stroller.

•

• Do not use cleaning solvents; clean only

with mild soap and water.

Additional Warnings for
Customers in the European Union

WARNING Use the harness as soon as
your child can sit unaided.

WARNING The seat unit is not suitable for
children under 6 months old.

WARNING This product is not suitable for
running or skating.

WARNING

seat unit attachment devices are correctly
engaged before use.

WARNING Always use the crotch strap in
combination with the

Check the stroller (pram) body or

waist belt.

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Parts and Features

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Front view

Car Seat Tab

Child’s Tray

Fender

(with screws)

Parent Tray

Back view

Frame Folding

Release Triggers

MP3 Speaker
with Cord

Shoulder Strap
Height Adjust­ment Anchors

Seat Adjustment
Strap and Buckle

Shocks

Quick Release

Front Wheel

Frame, includes:

• Canopy

• Seat with 5-point safety

harness

• Under seat basket

• Rear wheel brackets

Rear Wheels (2)

Parking Brake Levers

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Assembly

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Unfold the Jogging Stroller

WARNING!

There are pinch points between the sidewalls
and the frame of the Jogging Stroller that may
cause injury. Fold or unfold the Jogging Stroller
slowly using caution. Keep children clear when
folding and unfolding the stroller.

Ensure that all locking devices are engaged before
use.

Check the folding lock. If engaged, release.

1.

Attach the Rear Wheels

WARNING!

Rear wheels that are not securely locked in place
may fall off the Jogging Stroller and cause seri­ous injury or death. Always check the wheels are
securely locked in place before use.

Place the rear wheel axle into the rear wheel

1.

bracket hole.

Folding

lock

Push the wheel into the bracket until you hear

2.

the axle click into place.

Holding the frame handle, unfold the frame

2.

until the upper half locks into the lower half.

Note: Watch and ensure the fabric does
not get caught or pinched in between the
frame sections.

Test the frame halves are locked together by

3.

pressing down on the handle and pulling up.
If the halves stay together they are locked.

Pull rmly on the wheel to ensure the locking

3.

mechanism is engaged. Repeat these steps

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on the opposite side.

Wheel axle

Click

Attach the Front Wheel

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WARNING!

Attach the Front Fender

Place the front fender on the frame and over

1.

the front wheel.

If the front wheel is not securely locked in place it
may fall off the Jogging Stroller and cause serious
injury or death. Always check the front wheel is
securely locked in place before use.

Position the stroller so the handle rests on the

1.

ground (front fork is now up).

To ease assembly, lock the front fork (see

2.

Page 11 for details).

2

3

5

4

Insert tab washer
into hole

Cone nut

Tab

washer

Set wheel into the forks, making sure the axle

3.

is properly seated.

Insert the tab washer into the slot on the fork,

4.

both sides. Hand tighten the cone nut.

Quick

release

lever

Align the mounting holes with the holes in the

2.

frame.

Insert screws (four places)

Insert the screws through the holes in the

3.

frame and tighten the front fender to the
frame. Be sure the front wheel does not rub
against the front fender.

If the front wheel wobbles or shakes, tighten the
nut that holds the fork stem to the frame. This
nut is located underneath the front fender. Do
not overtighten the nut as damage to the fork
and frame could occur or swiveling function
may cease.

Close the quick release lever to the fully

5.

closed locked position. When closing the lever
it should leave an imprint on your hand. The
lever should have firm but not excessive pres­sure.

Pull on the wheel to ensure it is locked in

6.

place. If necessary loosen the quick release
lever and retighten t
the wheel.

he con

e nut. Re-check

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Attach the Parent Tray

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WARNING!

Attach the Child’s Tray

Turn the child’s tray upside down.

1.

Unstable items (such as: hot uids, tall bottles,
metal containers) placed in the Parent Tray may tip

over and seriously injure the passenger.
Always remove items that may tip over before
using the stroller.

Align the slots in the Parent Tray with the

1.

large pegs on the handle.

Lower and snap in place.

2.

Parent tray

Align the pin on the tray with the slot on the

2.

handle of the stroller.

Align pin to slot

Insert the post on the tray into the hole on the

3.

handle until you hear a click.

Rotate the tray into the closed position.

4.

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Safety Features

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Using the 5-point Safety Harness

WARNING!

Avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out.
Always properly secure the passenger with the
5-Point Safety Harness.

It may be dangerous to leave your child unattend­ed. Never leave your child unattended in or near
the Jogging Stroller.

Unbuckle the shoulder straps

1.

from the center lap buckle.

Note: When not in use, keep
the shoulder straps buckled to
the lap buckle at all times.

Seat the child in the center of the

2.

passenger compartment.

3.

Place the lap belt

4.

buckle between the
child’s legs.

Place the shoulder
straps over the
child’s shoulders
with the waist belt
under the child’s
arms.

If you need to adjust the height of
the shoulder straps, you should
do so now. See Adjusting the
Shoulder Strap Height on the
next page.

Important! Fold red car seat tabs out
so they point away from child.

Clip the shoulder straps into the lap belt

5.

buckle, and adjust the shoulder straps.

Important! Adjust the shoulder st

lap buckle so they meet at the

and
child’s stomach.

raps

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Adjusting the Shoulder

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Strap Height

There are three slots on the back of the seat.
These slots are used to adjust the proper height of
the shoulder straps to your child’s height. To adjust
the shoulder strap height:

Starting from the back

1.

of the seat, pull the
shoulder strap anchor
away form the seat.

Insert the anchor

2.

through the slit in the
seat, pushing it towards
the front.

Using the Safety Wrist Strap

WARNING!

Using the Jogging Stroller without the safety wrist
strap may result in the user becoming separated
from the stroller and serious injury or death to the
passenger. Always use the safety wrist strap when
using the Jogging Stroller. Always engage the rear
parking brakes before removing the strap.

Position the strap on the inside of the

1.

rear axle.

Bring the two ends forward and slide the end

2.

with the large loop through the small loop.

Hold the large loop and pull the strap tight to

3.

the rear axle.

Re-insert the anchor

3.

through the slit in the
front of the seat at the
desired height.

Pull the strap and

4.

anchor all the way
through to the back.
Make sure the strap is
properly anchored on
the seat back. Repeat
these steps for the
opposite strap.

Place your hand through the large loop so the

4.

strap is comfortable and secure.

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StrollerFeatures

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UsingtheRemoteFrontWheel

RecliningtheSeat

SwivelLock

Press the button to engage the front

1.

wheel lock.

Trigger

Button

Pull the trigger to disengage the front wheel

2.

lock.

Swivel wheel MUST be locked to use
stroller while jogging.

UsingtheParkingBrake

Important! The stroller must be
stopped before engaging the rear brake.

Step on the red levers next to the rear wheels

1.

until the cogs in the brake and wheel
engage. Do this with both wheels.

To release the brakes, lift the levers up

2.

with the toe of your foot until the cogs
are disengaged.

completely

WARNING!

Improper adjustment of the 5-point Safety
Harness when the seat is in the reclined carriage
position may result in the child slipping into the leg
openings and strangulation. Always re-adjust the
5-point Safety Harness to the new position.

1

Unlatch the buckle on

1.

the back of the seat.

Pull the strap down

2.

until the seat is in the
desired position.

2

PlugginginanMP3Player

To connect an MP3 player (not included) to the

1.

speaker located on the inside of the canopy, first
remove the speaker cord connector from the
mesh speaker pouch. Connect the cord to the
headphones jack of an MP3 player.

Note: The connector on the stroller is a standard male
mini-plug. Female connector for the MP3 player not provided.

Lock the strap in place

3.

by re-latching the back
buckle.

2

1

Red lever

MP3 cord

Important! Keep cord out of reach of children
when not in use.

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Using the Child Tray

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Inserting a Car Seat

WARNING!

Unstable items (i.e.: Hot uids, tall bottles, metal
containers) placed in the child trays may tip over

and seriously injure the passenger. Always remove
items that may tip over before using the stroller.

Press the red button on the inside of the tray.

1.

Lift the tray.

2.

WARNING!

Incorrectly placing and securing the car seat may
result in the seat, and child, being thrown from the
stroller and cause serious injury or death. Ensure
the car seat is placed correctly and secure before
placing a child in it and during use.

The stroller is compatible with most infant car
seats including but not limited to Safety 1st, Cosco
and Eddie Bauer. Do not insert an incompatible
car seat in the Jogging Stroller.

Do not run or jog with an infant/car seat attached
to the stroller!

Fold the red car seat tabs in, towards the seat

1.

until they snap in place.

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Close the tray. You should hear it click when

3.

completely closed.

Click

Slide the car seat notches on the bottom of

2.

the car seat into the grooves of the child tray
cup holders.

Fold the car seat handle down (if applicable).

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3.

Raise the jogger seat by unfastening the

4.

buckle on the back of the seat. Pull the
strap until it is flush a

gainst the

car seat.

Thread the straps under the front frame

7.

support, then between the frame and child tray
as shown. Pull the straps over the top of the
car seat. Each car seat is different; refer to
your car seat’s instruction manual for additional
instructions or guidelines.

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Remove the safety straps from the side

5.

pockets located below the stroller handles.

Wrap the end of the safety strap

6.

with the slotted ring around the
lower frame support with the
ring on the inside. Place the
strap through the slot in the ring
anchoring the strap to the
frame. Repeat for other strap.

Fasten the straps in the center of the car

8.

seat, and tighten as needed.

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Disassembly and Storage

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Storing the Jogging Stroller

WARNING!

There are pinch points between the sidewalls and
the frame of the Jogging Stroller that may cause
injury. Always fold or unfold the Jogging Stroller
slowly and with caution. Keep children clear when
folding or unfolding the stroller.

Children left in a folded stroller may incur serious
injury or death. Always remove children from the
passenger compartment before folding and storing
the Jogging Stroller.

Position the seat completely forward.

1.

Press the folding release button on the right

2.

side of the frame.

Release triggers

For compact storage remove the wheels:

To remove the front wheel:

1. Move the quick release lever into the

open

position.

2. Loosen the cone nut.

3. Remove the wheel.

To remove the rear wheels:

1. Locate the release lever on the wheel
bracket.

2. Pull the release lever straight up and hold.

3. Remove the wheel.

4. Release the lever.

Store in a dry place.

6.

Important! If the storage area is hot, release some
air from the tires. This will help prevent
excessive expansion or popping.

Release button

2

Pull the red folding release triggers (on both

3.

sides of the handle) towards you

Push down on the middle of the handle. The

4.

stroller will begin to fold.

Close the folding lock.

5.

3

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Maintenance

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Always check the following before and during use:

Ensure there is no damage, missing parts and •
that all parts are in good working condition.

•

Check that all fasteners are tight.

Check the tire pressure (psi) is correct (see •
rating on side of tire).

•

Check the front wheel quick release is properly

seated and closed sufciently tight.

•

If you are unsure of the products condition or
safety call customer service before use.

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Pacific Cycle, Inc., 4902 Hammersly Rd., Madison, WI 53711

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