Kiddy Evostar 1 User Manual

Stroller

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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1 2

CLICK

UPPER CAR

SEAT

ADAPTERS

(STRAIGHT)

LOWER CAR

SEAT

ADAPTERS

(CURVED)

CLICK

Please read these instructions carefully before using this stroller for the rst time.

Keep this manual for future reference.

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Table of contents

1. Introduction 5

2. Important Safety Information 6

3. Chassis 8

3.1 Fitting and removing the front wheels 8

3.2 Fitting and removing the rear wheels 8

3.3 Opening the chassis 9

3.4 Operating the parking brake 9

3.5 Operating the front swivel wheels 9

3.6 Adjusting the handle height 9

3.7 Folding the chassis 10

4. Seat Unit 10

4.1 Fitting the seat unit to the chassis 10

4.2 Fitting the bumper bar 11

4.3 Removing the bumper bar 11

4.4 Adjusting the seat unit 11

4.5 Adjusting the calf support 11

4.6 Fitting and removing the seat unit hood 11

4.7 Using the 5 point safety harness 11

4.8 Removing the seat unit from the chassis 12

5. Carrycot 12

5.1 Assembling the carrycot 12

5.2 Attaching the carrycot apron 13

5.3 Adjusting the carrycot hood 13

5.4 Fitting the carrycot 13

5.5 Removing the carrycot 13

6. Car Seat Adapters 15

6.1 Fitting the car seat adapters 15

6.2 Fitting the car seat parent facing only 15

6.3 Removing the car seat 15

6.4 Removing the car seat adapters 15

7. Using the Evostar 1 in tandem mode 16

7.1 Fitting the tandem adapters 16

7.2 Removing the tandem adapters 16

7.3 Fitting the tandem seat units 17

7.4 Removing the tandem seat units 17

7.5 Fitting the tandem carrycots 17

7.6 Removing the tandem carrycots 17

7.7 Fitting the tandem car seat adapters 18

7.8 Removing the tandem car seat adapters 18

7.9 Fitting the tandem car seats 18

7.10 Removing the tandem car seats 18

7.11 Tandem modes 19

8. Care and maintenance 19

9. Warranty 21

Operation manual Evostar 1

1. Introduction

IMPORTANT – Read the instructions carefully before use and keep for future reference.

is vehicle is intended for children from birth up to a maximum of 25 kg. Age and weight usage: pram body / carrycot 0 to 9 kg, car seat 0 to 13 kg (follow manufacturers guidelines), seat unit (used as a single stroller) 6 months to 25 kg, tandem seat units in upper or lower position 15 kg max per seat unit. Each seat unit, carrycot or car seat is suitable for one child only to the maximum weight stated above. Maximum occupancy as single vehicle one child, maximum occupancy as a tandem vehicle two children.

Product information

e Evostar 1 has been designed with the style conscious parent in mind. Soft touch fabrics create smooth curves and continuous lines to give the Kiddy a luxury, stylish look. Outstanding engineering creates the perfect ride for baby and ultimate ease of use for parents. e Evostar 1 has been tted with Tru-Ride Technology® tyres which have been engineered for comfort, superior handling and added durability. e one-hand fold chassis is compact and freestanding when folded and the three position recline, parent and forward facing seat unit is spacious and comfortable. A lie at carrycot can be purchased as an optional extra, is suitable for occasional overnight sleeping and comes complete with padded liner and mattress.

 Carrycot suitable from birth and occasional overnight sleeping with

mattress.

 ree position recline, parent and forward facing seat unit.  One-hand fold, compact chassis.  Five position handle height adjustment from 94–105 cm.

 Fixed or swivel front wheels.  Features PU Polymer Tru-Ride Technology® tyres.  Quick release wheels.  All round suspension.  Car seat adapters available as optional extra to add a Group 0+

infant carrier car seat.

 Co-ordinating accessories include, changing bag, footmu and

cup holder.

 Option to convert to a double mode of transport with the addition

of the tandem adapter kit.

Weights and dimensions: Chassis weight with wheels: 9,7 kg. Chassis weight with wheels and seat unit: 13,5 kg. Carrycot weight: 3,4 kg. Stroller with wheels folded: 67 x 29 x 59 cm.

2. Important Safety Information

Read these instructions carefully before use and keep them for future reference. Your child’s safety may be aected if you do not follow these instructions.

WARNING

is product is not suitable for running or skating.

Pram body / carrycot: is product is suitable for a child who cannot sit up unaided, roll over and cannot push itself up on its hands and knees. Maximum weight of the child 9 kg.

WARNING

Never leave your child unattended.

WARNING Ensure that all the locking devices are engaged before use.

WARNING To avoid injury ensure that your child is kept away when unfolding and folding this product.

WARNING Do not let your child play with this product.

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

WARNING Always use the restraint system in combination with the seat unit.

WARNING Check that the pram body or seat unit or car seat attachment devices are correctly engaged before use.

WARNING Only use the Evostar 1 tandem in the congurations as described in 7.11 and illustrated on g. 46–52.

WARNING e maximum weight for the shopping basket is 2 kg.

WARNING Only use the Evostar 1 seat units, carrycots, accessories and car seats recommended by Kiddy.

3. Chassis

3.1 Fitting and removing the front wheels

Press the quick release button on the back of the wheel housing on the chassis and push the front wheel onto axle (g. 1). e wheels are marked L for left and R for right from the perspective of standing in front of the chassis. Important: Check the wheels are secure by pulling downwards. To remove, press the quick release button on the back of the wheel housing on the chassis and pull the wheel away from the axle.

3.2 Fitting and removing the rear wheels

Press the button in the centre of the rear wheel and push onto the rear wheel housing (g. 2, no 1). Important: Check the wheels are secure by pulling outwards. To remove, press the button in the centre of the rear wheel and pull the wheel away from the wheel housing (g. 2, no. 2).

3.3 Opening the chassis

Ensure the chassis is stood upright. Push the travel locks down on the side (g. 3, no. 1) and bottom (g. 3, no. 2) of the chassis. Tip: If the locks are sti pull the chassis together to allow release. Allow the front of the chassis to move forwards. You may have to pull forward gently to assist this (g. 4). Lift the handle upwards until you hear the lock engage with a click (g. 5).

WARNING

Ensure the locking devices are engaged before use.

3.4 Operating the parking brake

Press down on the pedal to engage the parking brake. Press down and release to disengage the parking brake (g. 6).

WARNING Never leave the vehicle without rst fully engaging the parking brake.

3.5 Operating the front swivel wheels

Press the button until it clicks to switch between xed or swivel wheel travel (g. 7).

3.6 Adjusting the handle height

Rotate the central section of the handle forward (g. 8, no. 1) and slide into the desired position (g. 8, no. 2). Note: e handle has 5 height positions.

3.7 Folding the chassis

Important: Remove the seat unit / carrycot / car seat and any adapters before attempting to fold the chassis and ensure the shopping basket is empty. Note: e chassis will not fold unless the handle is in the lowest position and seats, carrycots adapters etc. have been removed from the chassis. Engage the parking brake. Ensure the handle is in its lowest position. Ensure the front wheels are unlocked and in the swivel position. Fully rotate the central section of the handle bar towards you, the hub locks will release (g. 9, no 1). Lower the handle towards the oor (g. 10, no. 2). Lift the carry handle and lift the chassis upwards to allow the front of the chassis to move towards the rear of the chassis (g. 11). Secure the chassis using the locking hooks (g. 12).

4. Seat Unit

4.1 Fitting the seat unit to the chassis

Important: Ensure that both the legs are in the same position before attempting to attach the seat unit to the chassis (g. 13). Failure to do so may cause damage to the seat unit. Insert the seat unit legs into the main housings on the chassis until the seat locks in place with a click (g. 14).

WARNING Ensure the seat unit is locked in place on the chassis before use.

Note: e seat unit can be used in forward facing or parent facing modes. Simply attach the seat unit in the same way in your preferred facing mode.

4.2 Fitting the bumper bar

Slot the bumper bar into the sockets on the seat unit whilst holding down the release button (g. 15). Important: Ensure the bumper bar is locked in place before use by pulling the bumper bar upwards.

4.3 Removing the bumper bar

Press the small buttons on the seat unit under the bumper bar (g. 16, no. 1) and pull the bumper bar away from the seat unit (g. 16, no. 2). Note: e bumper bar can be released one side at a time to allow easy access for placing your child in or removing your child from the seat unit (g. 17).

4.4 Adjusting the seat unit

Lift the adjustment handle on the top side of the seat unit (g. 18, no. 1) and adjust the seat to the desired position (g. 18, no. 2). e seat unit will lock into position when the handle is released. Note: e seat unit has 3 positions.

4.5 Adjusting the calf support

Pull the calf support upwards to raise. Depress both grey buttons at the side of the footrest (g. 19, no. 1) to lower into the desired position. Note: e calf support has 4 positions (g. 19, no. 2).

4.6 Fitting and removing the sun canopy

Attach and fasten the zip, push the plastic clips rmly onto the seat unit frame then close the clips (g. 20). To remove, unfasten the clips from the seat unit frame and open the zip.

4.7 Using the 5 point safety harness

Fit together the two connectors on the harness straps and push rmly into the buckle housing until they click together (g. 21). Important: Ensure they are fully engaged before use. As your child grows, the height of the shoulder straps can be altered.

Reach inside the seat back rest and locate the buckles. read through the opening in the seat back and seat cover, adjust to the correct height position and re-thread back through the seat fabric and seat back rest. Ensure the buckles are tted correctly before use. Adjust the straps to suit the child using the sliders on the harness (g. 22).

To release the connectors depress the grey button on the buckle housing, the two connectors will release from the main housing.

WARNING To avoid serious injury always use a 5 point safety harness.

Important: Always ensure the parking brake is engaged when placing and removing children from the vehicle.

4.8 Removing the seat unit from the chassis

Depress the grey buttons on the side of the seat unit (g. 23, no. 1) and lift the seat upwards from the chassis (g. 23, no. 2). Important: Always remove your child from the seat unit before removing the seat unit from the chassis.

5. Carrycot

5.1 Assembling the carrycot

Remove the apron and mattress to gain access to the stay bars in the bottom of the carrycot. Using the tabs, pull the stay bars into the clips on the baseboard until you hear them click into place (g. 24). Reposition the lining and place the mattress back into the carrycot. Important: Ensure that the stay bars are fully engaged before using the carrycot.

5.2 Attaching the carrycot apron

Fasten the zip of the apron to the zip on the carrycot and pull all the way around (g. 25).

5.3 Adjusting the carrycot hood

Depress the buttons on the side of the hood (g. 26, no. 1) and pull up until you hear it click into place (g. 26, no. 2). Depress the buttons again to put the hood down. e carrycot hood has an intermediate position (45 degrees) to allow viewing when the carrycot is used in the tandem mode, lower position.

5.4 Fitting the carrycot

Lower the carrycot onto the chassis parent facing. Insert the carrycot legs into the main housings on the chassis and push down rmly until it clicks and locks onto the chassis (g. 27).

WARNING Ensure the carrycot is locked in place on the chassis before use.

5.5 Removing the carrycot

Depress the buttons on the side of the carrycot (g. 28, no. 1) and lift upwards from the chassis (g 28, no. 2).

WARNING e Kiddy carrycot is suitable for a child who cannot sit unaided, rollover or push itself up on its hands and knees. Maximum weight of the child 9 kg.

WARNING Do not let other children play unattended near the carrycot.

WARNING Do not use if any part is broken, torn or missing.

WARNING Do not add a mattress which is thicker than 30 mm. Never use the carrycot on a stand. Do not leave your child unattended.

Important  Only use the carrycot on a horizontal, rm, level and dry surface.  Inspect the handle and base of the carrycot on a regular basis.  Be aware of the risk of open re and other strong heat sources such

as electric res, gas res etc in the vicinity of the carrycot.

 is carrycot is not a safe means of transport by car and should

NEVER be used as such.

 Before carrying or lifting, make sure that the handle is in the correct

position of use.

 Always make sure that the head of the child in the carrycot is never

below the body of the child.

 Do not add another mattress on the mattress provided by the

manufacturer.

6. Car Seat Adapters

6.1 Fitting the car seat adapters

Insert the car seat adapters onto the left and right sides of the main chassis housings (g. 29). e adapters are marked L for left and R for right from the perspective of standing behind the handle of the chassis. Press down rmly until they click into place.

WARNING Ensure the adapters are engaged before use by pulling them upwards.

6.2 Fitting the car seat parent facing only

Align the car seat with the adapters and press down rmly until the car seat clicks into place (g. 30).

WARNING Ensure the car seat is locked into place by gently pulling the car seat upwards.

6.3 Removing the car seat

Depress the buttons on either side of the car seat (g. 31, no. 1 + 2) and lift o the adapters (g. 31, no. 3).

6.4 Removing the car seat adapters

Depress the buttons on the adapters (g. 32, no. 1) and lift o the chassis (g. 32, no. 2). e Kiddy has been designed and tested for use with a number of leading brand car seats.

Kiddy Maxi-Cosi Cybex Be safe Recaro

Evoluna i-Size Pebble plus Aton Q Izi go Privia Evolunax Cabrio x Cloud Q Evolution Pro 2

WARNING Do not use any car seat unless specically recommended by Kiddy.

For car seats used in conjunction with a chassis, this vehicle does not replace a cot or a bed. Should your child need to sleep, then it should be placed in a suitable pram body, cot or bed.

7. Using the Evostar 1 in tandem mode

7.1 Fitting the tandem adapters

Insert the tandem adapters (g. 33) onto the left and right sides of the main chassis housings until it locks into place with a click (g. 34). Ensure the locating hook is aligned with the locating pin on the rear lower leg.

WARNING Ensure the adapters are engaged before use by pulling them upwards.

7.2 Removing the tandem adapters

Depress the grey buttons (g. 35, no. 1), un-hook the lower section from the rear leg and remove from the chassis (g. 35, no. 2).

7.3 Fitting the tandem seat units

Fit the tandem adapters as described in point 7.1. Fit the lower seat unit adapter cups (g. 36) on to the seat legs (left and right). With the chassis handle fully extended, lower the seat unit into the tandem adapters until it locks into place with a click (g. 37). Note: e adapter cups are only for use with the tandem seat in the lower position. Note: Always t the lower seat rst in the forward facing position. e lower seat unit has a 2 position recline only. Do not try force the seat into the 3rd recline position. Always t the upper seat unit in the forward facing position.

7.4 Removing the tandem seat units

Depress the grey buttons on the side of the seat unit (g. 38, no. 1) and lift the seat upwards from the chassis (g. 38, no. 2). Remove the adapter cups.

7.5 Fitting the tandem carrycots

Fit the tandem adapters as described in point 7.1. Holding the lower carrycot by the carry handle, guide the carrycot in horizontally footend rst until the ttings on the carrycot line up with the ttings on the tandem adapter. Push the carrycot into the tandem adapter until it locks into place with a click. Fit the upper carrycot into the upper position by lowering it into the tandem adapter until it too locks into position with a click (g. 39). Note: Always t the lower carrycot rst in the forward facing position. Always t the upper carrycot in the parent facing position. e carrycot hood has an intermediate position (45 degrees) to allow viewing when the carrycot is used in the tandem mode, lower position.

7.6 Removing the tandem carrycots

Depress the buttons on the side of the carrycots (g. 40, no.1) and lift upwards from the chassis (g. 40, no. 2).

7.7 Fitting the tandem car seat adapters

Fit the tandem adapters (g. 41) as described in point 7.1. Fit the lower car seat adapters (curved) to the lower position until they click into place. Fit the upper car seat adapters (straight) to the upper position until they click into place (g. 42). e adapters are marked L for left and R for right from the perspective of standing behind the handle of the chassis.

WARNING Ensure the adapters are engaged before use by pulling them upwards.

7.8 Removing the tandem car seat adapters

Depress the grey buttons on the car seat adapters (g. 43, no. 1) and lift o the chassis (g. 43, no. 2).

7.9 Fitting the tandem car seats

Lower the car seats onto the adapters and press down rmly until the car seats clicks into place (g. 44).

WARNING Ensure the car seat is locked into place by gently pulling the car seat upwards.

Note: Always t the lower car seat rst parent facing. Always t the upper car seat parent facing.

7.10 Removing the tandem car seats

Depress the buttons on either side of the car seat (g. 45, no. 1 + 2) and lift o the adapters (g. 45, no. 3).

7.11 Tandem modes

WARNING Never attempt to use the Evostar 1 in any other combinations than shown.

1. Tandem Seat Units (g. 46)

2. Tandem Carrycots (g. 47)

3. Tandem Car Seats (g. 48)

4. Forward facing lower carrycot, parent facing upper car seat (g. 49)

5. Forward facing lower seat unit, parent facing upper car seat (g. 50)

6. Forward facing lower carrycot, forward facing upper seat unit

(g. 51)

7. Parent facing lower car seat, forward facing upper seat unit (g. 52)

8. Care and maintenance

 Regularly check screws, rivets, bolts and fastenings to ensure they

are locked tight and secure. Replace any parts in an inferior condition. When using this product during the winter, by the sea or o-road it is important to clean using clean fresh water and dry thoroughly. Salt water and salt and grit from the roads will corrode metal parts unless removed.

 Check on a regular basis that all chassis locking devices are working

correctly.

 If any part of the product is damaged, contact your local Kiddy re-

tailer immediately.

 Do not expose the product to excessive sunlight for extended peri-

ods of time, even normal exposure to sunlight may cause change to the colour of the fabrics.

 Take care not to tear fabrics when transporting the product.

 Light oil or silicone spray can be used to lubricate moving parts.

Use petroleum jelly to lubricate the front axle stubs. Periodically remove the front swivel wheel units to clean and lubricate using petroleum jelly.

 Ensure zips are either fully open or closed to prevent damage.  Do not place items on top of the hood / canopy, it could damage

the fabrics or render the product unsafe.

 Any load attached to the handle and / or on the back of the back-

rest and / or on the sides of the vehicle will aect the stability of the vehicle. Do not hang any load from the handle or chassis when using as a tandem vehicle.

 Tyres can leave marks on some surfaces such as vinyl ooring and

carpet.

 Fabrics should be cleaned in accordance to the care labels.  Do not place fabrics in a washing machine, hand wash or sponge

clean only using a mild detergent and warm water (30 °C).

 Do not use a buggy board with this product as it will invalidate your

warranty.

Should you nd a defect with this product

Keep your original receipt of purchase safe with your warranty infor mation as it will be required should you unfortunately nd a defect. e receipt must show the date of purchase clearly. In the rst instance you must contact the original place of purchase. Exchanging or returning the product cannot be requested. Repairs to any part of this product do not extend the warranty period. Do not return your product direct to the manufacturer.

Servicing of your Kiddy product

We recommend that this product is regularly maintained and is serviced by a Kiddy authorized dealer at least every 12 months and before upgrading to a tandem mode. Only replacement parts supplied or recommended by the manufacturer / distributor shall be used.

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