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©joovy 2013 • Document Version 100913
Groove Instruction Manual
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Please read this instruction manual completely before using this stroller. Keep these instructions for future reference.
• Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or death.
• Never leave child unattended.
• Avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out.
• Always use safety belts and ensure that children are positioned according to these instructions.
• Be certain that the stroller is fully opened, the primary lock is secured and the wheel brakes are on before allowing children near the stroller.
• The maximum weight of the child that can be seated in the stroller is 55 lbs.
• Use the two upright seatback positions ONLY for children who are at least 3 months old.
• Use of the stroller with a child weighing more than 55 pounds will cause excessive wear and stress on the stroller and may cause a hazardous
unstable condition.
• Never use this stroller to carry more than one child at the same time.
• Never allow a child to step on the footrest to get into or out of the stroller.
• Do not use the stroller on stairways or escalators.
• Keep children away from the front of the stroller when folding.
• Hanging purses, shopping bags, parcels, diaper bags or other accessory items from the handles or any other parts of the stroller may change
the balance of the stroller and cause a hazardous unstable condition.
• The maximum weight that can be carried in the storage basket is 5 pounds. Excessive weight may result in a hazardous unstable condition.
• The total weight that can be placed in the zipper pocket should be less than 1 pound.
• The total weight that can be placed in the cup holders should be less than 2 pounds.
• Never carry hot beverages or open containers in the cup holders.
• The total weight that can be placed in the in-seat mesh pockets should be less than 2 pounds.
• Never allow your stroller to be used as a toy.
• Discard all packaging materials properly. Do not allow children to play with them.
• Check your stroller for loose rivets, snaps, worn parts, and torn material or stitching on a regular basis.
• Discontinue use of the stroller should it malfunction or become damaged.
1 Unpacking the Product
• Remove everything from the box and identify the parts using Figure 1.1. (not to scale)
A: stroller, B: two front wheel sets, C: canopy with apron, rain cover (not shown) and documents (not shown).
• Discard all packaging materials properly including plastic coverings.
• DO NOT allow children to play with any packaging materials.
2 Unfolding
• Keep children away from stroller while unfolding.
• Release the folding lock latch located on the right side by lifting the latch off of the extended rivet. See Figure 2.1.
• Lift up on the handle bars of the stroller until it is upright. Then push down with your foot on the primary lock at the rear center of the stroller
to engage the lock. See Figure 2.2.
CAUTION: While unfolding the stroller, be careful to keep your ngers from being pinched by moving parts.
NOTE: Remove packing foam from rear frame assembly to ensure stroller locks in the open position.
• Ensure the primary lock is secured before ANY use of the product.
3 Installing Front Wheels
• Tilt the stroller so it is resting on the rear wheels and the handle bars.
• Place the front wheel sets onto the front wheel posts until they click in place. See Figure 3.1.
• Pull on the wheel sets to ensure they are installed properly.
• To remove a front wheel set, press the release tab below the front wheel housing and pull the wheel from the post. See Figure 3.2.
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Adult assembly is required for this product. No tools required.
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ALWAYS keep children away from stroller when unfolding.
Please do not return this product to the store
If you experience any difculty with the assembly or use of this product, or if you have a question regarding these instructions, please
contact our Customer Service Department at (877) 456-5049 between the hours of 8:30 am and 5:00 pm Central Time.
Please note: Styles and colors may vary.
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5 Operating the Canopy
• Insert BOTH plastic canopy clips into the canopy slots on the underside of the stroller frame. Ensure that the clips are secure.
See Figure 5.1.
• Secure the Velcro® tabs at the top of the canopy to the handle tubes. See Figure 5.2.
• The canopy can be adjusted forward and back, and locked open using the canopy locks on BOTH sides. See Figure 5.3.
NOTE: The top rear portion of the canopy has a roll back window. To open, pull the forward edge up, roll the ap back and secure it using
the Velcro® tabs.
• To close the canopy, unlock the sides, then collapse. See Figure 5.4.
• To remove the canopy, unfasten the Velcro® tabs from the handle tubes. While pushing in on the release button, pull the canopy clips away
from the canopy slots on the underside of the stroller frame. See Figure 5.5.
4 Front Wheel Locks
The front wheels can be set to swivel or lock.
• To lock the front wheels, push down on the locking lever located between the wheels until a click is heard. See Figure 4.1. Rotate the wheel
set until it locks automatically in the straight position.
• To unlock the wheels (swivel mode) pull up on the lever.
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Possible pinching hazard - Be careful of the side hinges when opening and closing the canopy.
6 Rear Wheel Brakes
• Always engage rear brakes before placing child in or removing a child from the stroller.
• To engage the brakes, push down on both of the brake levers until the brake snaps in place. See Figure 6.1.
• Check that BOTH wheel brakes are properly engaged.
• To release the brakes, lift up on the brake lever. See Figure 6.2.
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Always make sure the wheel brakes are engaged when the stroller is not being pushed so that the stroller will not roll away.
Never leave stroller unattended, especially on a hill or incline, as the stroller may tip over or slide.
7 Seat Recline Positioning
The seat can be adjusted to any position from upright to reclining. The upright to semi recline positions are for children 6 months and older.
The fully recline position is for children 3 months and older.
• Locate the recline mechanism near the backside of the seat.
• To recline the seat, grasp the recline mechanism, press the top release button, and gently pull toward the rear of the stroller until the seat is
in the desired position. See Figure 7.1.
• If seat is fully reclined, secure the Velcro® on BOTH sides of the seat to the Velcro® on the inside of the canopy’s apron. See Figure 7.2.
• To adjust the seat to a more upright position, rst detach the apron from the seat if it is attached. Then pull the strap at the end of the recline
mechanism upward while pushing the mechanism forward until the seat is in the desired position. See Figure 7.3. If the canopy’s apron is
attached, detach the apron from the seat.
NOTE: To get the seat in it most upright position you may need to push the seat toward the front of the stroller before pulling the straps.
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ALWAYS ensure that the seat back is secured into position before placing a child in the seat. Push down on the seat back to be sure it is
secure. NEVER adjust the seat back when the child is in the seat.
8 Adjusting the Leg Support
The leg support can be adjusted fully up or down.
• To place the leg support into the up (horizontal) position, pull up on BOTH sides of the leg support until it is locked into position. Ensure
BOTH sides are locked into place. See Figure 8.1.
• To place the leg support into the down position, locate the trigger mechanism underneath BOTH sides of the leg support. Pull BOTH triggers
and rotate the leg support down. See Figure 8.2.
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NEVER allow a child to step onto or sit on the leg support. This may cause the stroller to tip over and injure the child.
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10 Storage Basket
The maximum weight that can be carried in the storage basket is 2.27 kg.
12 Installing the Rain Cover
• The canopy on the stroller should be in an open position, but with the visor closed.
• Place the rain cover over the stroller with the top (double seam) of the rain cover over the front edge of the canopy.
• Attach the top Velcro® straps on BOTH sides of the rain cover to the side frame tubes.
• Attach the bottom Velcro® straps on BOTH sides of the rain cover to the legs of the stroller.
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For use ONLY on the Joovy Groove Stroller. Never leave this cover in place with child in stroller when exposed to direct sun or high
temperature, as temperature inside may be excessive. This product is not a toy. DO NOT allow children to play with it.
Maintenance
Inspect all of the parts of the stroller periodically to ensure that they are secured, not torn or damaged and functioning properly. Any missing,
broken, or worn components should be replaced immediately, and the stroller should not be used until they are replaced. Only original
manufacturer’s components should be used. If needed, please contact Joovy.
Cleaning
The fabric material on this stroller can be cleaned using mild household soap or detergent and warm water on a sponge or clean cloth. Always
allow the fabric to completely air dry before using the stroller.
The frame and wheels should always be kept clean and free of dirt and foreign matter, especially after operating the stroller in rain, snow, or
other harsh environments. Use a sponge or cloth dampened with warm water and a mild household soap or detergent to clean the wheels
after such use.
9 Securing the Child
• There are three height adjustment positions for the shoulder harness straps. Adjust the shoulder straps to the closest height of your child’s
shoulders by threading the end of the shoulder harness through the seat.
• Ensure that BOTH shoulder straps are attached to the waist strap buckles. See Figure 9.1.
• Unlatch both sides of the waist buckle by squeezing the latch releases.
• Place the child in the seat with the shoulder straps over their shoulders and the crotch strap between the child’s legs.
• Attach the waist belt to the harness. See Figure 9.2. Tighten the waist/crotch/shoulder belts to be snug around the child’s waist/crotch/
shoulders.
• Both the shoulder straps and the waist/crotch straps may be adjusted using the sliding buckles on these straps. See Figures 9.3 and 9.4.
NOTE: To reinstall the 5 point harness, rst attach the shoulder straps at the correct height position by pushing the plastic ends through the
slots in the seat back. Next, attach the crotch strap to the seat bottom by pushing the plastic end through the slot in the seat bottom. Finally,
attach the waist straps by pushing metal ring ends through the slots on the lower seat back and then attaching the rings to the lower seat
back frame. See gures 9.5 and 9.6.
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Avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out. Always use the safety harness.
11 Folding the Stroller
• Keep children away from stroller while folding.
• Close the canopy.
• Put seat into the most upright position.
• Make sure both rear wheel brakes are set to their locked positions.
• Lock BOTH front wheel sets in place with locking levers facing forward.
• To fold, pull UP on the primary locking handle in the rear center of the stroller. See Figure 11.1. Then push down on the secondary locking
lever on the right side of the stroller and push the handle fully forward. See Figure 11.2.
• The locking latch on the right side of the stroller should automatically engage. If it is not engaged, gently push the stroller together until the
lock catches the extended rivet. See Figure 11.3.
CAUTION: While folding the stroller, be careful to keep your ngers from being pinched by moving parts.
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ALWAYS keep children away from the stroller when folding.
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