Joovy • 2919 Canton Street • Dallas, TX 75226 • (877) 456-5049 • Fax (214) 761-1774 • Email: customerservice@joovy.com • Website: www.joovy.com
©joovy 2013 • Document Version 112013
Groove Ultralight
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Groove Ultralight Instruction Manual
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 restraint system and ensure the child is 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 parking device should always be engaged during the loading and unloading of children.
• The maximum weight of the child that can be seated in the stroller is 55 lbs.
• Fully reclined seat for children 3 months and above. All other seat positions for children 6 months and above ONLY.
• Use of the stroller with a child weighing more than 55 lbs. 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.
• DonotaddanyattachmentnotspecicallyrecommendedbyJoovy.
• Any load attached to the handle affects the stability of the stroller. Hanging purses, shopping bags, parcels, changing bags or other accessory
items from handle bars 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 lbs. Excessive weight may result in a hazardous unstable condition.
• The maximum weight that can be placed in the zipper pocket should be less than 1 lb.
• The maximum weight that can be placed in the cup holder should be less than 1 lb.
• Never carry hot beverages or open containers in the cup holder.
• The total weight that can be placed in the in-seat mesh pockets should be less than 2 lbs.
• 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.
If you have a question regarding these instructions, please contact our Customer Service Department at
customerservice@joovy.com or your local distributor. To locate your local distributor, go to www.joovy.com/locator.aspx.
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 wheels sets, C: canopy, D: shoulder carry strap and documents (not shown).
• Discard all packaging materials properly including plastic coverings.
• DO NOT allow children to play with any packaging materials.
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Adult assembly is required for this product. No Tools Required.
2 Unfolding the Stroller
• Keep children away from stroller while unfolding.
• Release the folding lock latch located on the right side by lifting the latch off of the mounting post. See Figure 2.1.
• Lift up on the handle bars of the stroller until the frame is open. 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.
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ALWAYS secure the primary lock on the back of the stroller when it is in the unfolded use position. This will prevent collapse of the stroller.
Possible pinching hazard - Be careful when unfolding the stroller.
3 Installing the 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.
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.
5 Installing and Operating the Canopy
• Locate the plastic slide locks on the bottom of each side of the canopy and slide them onto the plastic ttings on each side of the stroller.
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. Then, slide the canopy up off both ttings on the sides of the seat.
See Figure 5.5.
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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 Back Positioning
The seat can be adjusted to any position from upright to reclining. Fully reclined seat for children 3 months and above. All other seat positions
for children 6 months and above ONLY.
• 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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9 Securing the Child
• There are three height adjustment positions for the shoulder harness. Adjust the height to the closest height above your child’s shoulders.
• To remove the shoulder harness, turn the plastic ends sideways and push them through the slots in the seatback. Reattach the harness at
the proper height by reinserting the plastic ends through the slots. See Figure 9.1. Ensure both straps are the same height.
• To remove the crotch strap, turn the plastic end sideways and push it through the slot in the seat bottom. Reattach the crotch strap by
reinserting the plastic end through the slot.
• Remove the waist straps by sliding the strap through the small opening in the metal D-ring, then pull the strap away from the seat.
See Figure 9.2. Reattach by pushing the metal-D ring through the slot in the seat, wrap the strap around the seat frame tube. Slide the strap
through the small opening of the metal D-Ring and pull the strap to secure it to the tube. Repeat for the other end of the strap.
• To unlatch the buckle press the center button and remove the male ends of each buckle. See Figure 9.3.
• To separate the shoulder harness from the waist harness, simply slide the waist buckles from the shoulder buckles. See Figure 9.4.
• Carefully place the child in the seat with the shoulder straps over their shoulders and chest. Then place the crotch strap between the child’s
legs.
• Bring the waist straps around the child’s waist and insert the male ends of the waist buckles into the shoulder buckles. See Figure 9.5. Then
push the shoulder/waist latch posts into the crotch buckle until all parts snap into place. See Figure 9.6.
• Tighten the waist belt to be snug around the child’s waist.
• The shoulder, waist, and crotch straps may be adjusted using the sliding plastic rings on these straps.
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The seat is not suitable for children under 3 months. Avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out.
Always use the restraint system.
10 Storage Basket
The maximum weight that can be carried in the storage basket is 5 lbs.
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 mounting post. See Figure 11.3.
CAUTION: While folding the stroller, be careful to keep your ngers from being pinched by moving parts.
12 Shoulder Carry Strap
• Locate the shoulder carry strap.
• On the left side of the stroller there are 2 strap attachments. One is near the handle bar and the second is near the rear wheel.
See Figure 12.1.
• Clip the shoulder carry strap to both attachments by using the clips at each end of the shoulder carry strap.
• The shoulder carry strap length can be adjusted using the sliding buckle on the strap.
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ALWAYS keep children away from the stroller when folding.
Possible pinching hazard - Be careful when folding the stroller.
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED
We want you to be completely satised with your purchase of this product. Should you experience any
difculty in assembling or using this product, or if you have any questions, please contact our Customer
Service Department at (877) 456-5049 between the hours of 8:30 am and 5:00 pm Central Time.
Maintenance
All of the ttings, snaps, locks, rivets, and other hardware and plastic parts on the stroller should be inspected periodically to ensure that they
are secured properly and not damaged or malfunctioning. The safety harness, as well as all other straps and fabric items and their stitching
should also be inspected periodically to ensure that they are secured properly and not loose, torn or otherwise damaged. All moving parts,
such as wheels, brakes, and hinges should also be checked periodically to ensure they are operating 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 at our toll-free phone number.
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.
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