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Thule Chariot Captain
Instructions
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CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
1.0 Thank You 03
1.1 Manual Intended Use 04
1.2 Carrier Intended Use 04
1.3 Specifications 04
2 PARTS DESCRIPTION
2.0 Included in the box 05
3 SAFETY
3.0 Safety Introduction 06
3.1 Symbols and Instructions 06
3.2 General Safety Instructions 06
4 GETTING STARTED
4.0 Unpacking Your Carrier 08
4.1 Included Components 08
4.2 Unfolding the Carrier 09
4.3 Folding the Carrier 09
4.4 Installing the Parking Brake 10
4.5 Installing the Wheels 10
4.6 Removing the Wheels 11
4.7 Installing the Handlebar 12
4.8 Installing a Thule Conversion Kit 12
5 USE & FEATURES
5.0 Setting the Parking Brake 13
5.1 Using the Two-in One Cover 14
5.2 Child Placement and Seatbelt 15
5.4 Using the Safety Wrist Strap 16
5.5 Adjusting the Thule Suspension 16
5.6 Using the Sunscreen 16
5.7 Using the Side Vents 17
5.8 Storage 17
6 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
6.0 Accessories 18
6.1 Service and Care 18
6.2 Storage 19
6.3 Wear and Tear 19
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing a Thule Chariot Captain. Your new carrier offers superior quality, safety features and
comfort.
PLEASE NOTE:
All Thule child carriers are designed with the end consumer in mind and their desire for maximum flexibility &
performance; in order to achieve this, the purchase of conversion kit(s) is required allowing you to choose the
activity you desire while also eliminating the need to purchase several dedicated child carriers. The four Thule
Conversion Kits available for sale from your local dealer are:
Thule Strolling Kit Thule Jogging Kit Thule Bicycle Trailer Kit Thule Cross-Country Skiing
Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd. retains all rights to this Owner’s Manual. No text, details, or illustrations from
this manual may be reproduced, distributed, or become the subject of unauthorized use for commercial purposes,
nor may they be made available to others.
Additional Manuals for using this carrier may be downloaded from www.thule.com.
Great care has been taken in assembling this manual. Nevertheless, should you discover any errors, we would be
grateful if you could bring them to our attention.
Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd.
105 - 5760 9th Street SE Calgary, AB T2H 1Z9 Canada
& Hiking Kit
www.thule.cominfo@thule.com
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1.1 MANUAL INTENDED USE
Who is this Manual intended for?
This Manual is intended for the purchaser and
user of the carrier, who is also responsible for
keeping it in proper condition, carrying out
maintenance as prescribed and performing
repairs.
When using this carrier with the Thule Bicycle
Trailer Kit, please also follow the owner’s
manual of the bicycle used for towing and the
specifications there regarding the maximum
allowable full load for the bicycle.
1.2 CARRIER INTENDED USE
Use as intended
The carrier is intended for use within the
performance ranges specified for the carrying
of children in daylight hours, on sidewalks, light
traffic public roads, and smooth paths.
intended for that purpose, provided the children
in the carrier are not put at risk.
If the child carrier is used in conditions of poor
visibility, at dusk or in the hours of darkness, it is
highly recommended to be fitted with a safety
approved working light set.
As part of the recommended use, you should
also follow this Owner’s Manual and comply with
the prescribed maintenance requirements.
Use not recommended
Any use that goes beyond the above is not
recommended.
Use not recommended is primarily the
conveying of people together with animals, use
of this carrier on rough off-road terrain, use for
commercial purposes, overloading, excessive
speed and improper repair of defects or
modifications.
Luggage may also be carried in the storage bags
1.3 SPECIFICATIONS
Captain
Maximum Passenger Weight 22kg / 49lb
Maximum Load Carrying Capacity Including Passenger(s) 45Kg / 100lb
and Cargo Combined
Number of child(ren) 1 or 2
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Dimensions without handlebars (Length x Width x Height) 114 x 85 x 108 cm
45 x 34 x 43 in
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Dimensions folded (Length x Width x Height) 108 x 82 x 42 cm
43 x 32 x 17 in
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Weight of child carrier without Thule conversion kits 17kg / 37 lb
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Maximum body height of passenger(s) 111 cm / 44 in
Head / helmet must not stick out of the carrier frame
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The manufacturer is not liable for damages
arising from use that is not recommended – this
is at the risk of the user.
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PARTS DESCRIPTION
INCLUDED
A. Captain chassis
B. 2 - 18" Aluminum wheels
C. Handlebar
D. Parking Brake
E. 2 in 1 weather cover
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SAFETY
The safe use of this child carrier is vital to the enjoyment of it. For that reason it is extremely important that you familiarize yourself with the safety
instructions in this manual and follow them whenever you use this child carrier.
3.1 SYMBOLS AND INSTRUCTIONS
This owner’s manual uses warnings and notices
throughout to emphasize safety and optimal use
information.
WARNING
Warnings provide instructions
critical to the safe use and operation
of this child carrier. Failure to follow
these instructions could result in an
accident, potentially causing serious
injury or death to you and/or your
passenger(s).
NOTICE
Notices provide additional instructions to
make using the product easier.
3.2 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Important – Keep these instructions for future
reference.
• Your child’s safety may be affected if you do not
follow these instructions.
• Never leave a child unattended in this child carrier.
• Put on the park brake whenever you park this
child carrier.
• Do not carry extra children or bags on this
child carrier.
• This child carrier will become unstable if the
manufacturer’s recommended load is exceeded.
• Do not use with children who exceed the weight
limitations.
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• When using this child carrier with only one child,
the child should be seated in the center seating
position.
• The user of this child carrier must be aware of
exposure hazards such as wind chill and heat
exhaustion, either by less active children in
prolonged exposure in colder temperatures, or by
extended periods in warmer temperatures without
adequate ventilation or hydration.
• Do not allow any of the children’s body, clothing,
shoe laces, or toys to come into contact with
moving parts.
• Care must be taken when folding and unfolding
this child carrier to prevent finger entrapment.
Ensure children are clear of any moving parts,
otherwise they may be injured.
• Do not install a car seat or any other seating
device not approved by Thule Child Transport
Systems Ltd. on this child carrier.
• Only use Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd.
approved rack products otherwise this child carrier
will become unstable if any other parcel bag or
rack is used.
• Do not use any accessory products which are not
approved by Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd.
• Do not use any cleaning solvents on this child
carrier, clean only with mild soap and water.
• Make no modifications to this child carrier.
• Do not use this child carrier around or near an
open fire or exposed flame.
• A reflector that complies with CPSC regulations
shall be visible on the rear of this child carrier when
it is used for cycling.
• Before each ride, ensure the attached child carrier
does not interfere with braking, pedaling, or
steering of the bicycle.
• Never ride a bicycle at night without adequate
lighting. Obey all local legal requirements for
lighting.
WARNING
This product is not suitable for
skating.
WARNING
This product is not suitable for
running unless a Thule Jogging Kit is
attached.
WARNING
Do not let your child play with this
product.
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GETTING STARTED
4.0 UNPACKING YOUR CARRIER
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A. Open the box flaps and remove the staples.
(See image 1)
B. Remove the handlebar from inside the box and
set it beside the box.
C. Lay the box on its side on a clean, sturdy surface.
D. Slide the carrier and wheels out of the box.
E. Remove both of the spring spacers from the leaf
springs on both sides of the carrier. Press firmly
down on the carrier against the ground and pull
the spacers out by the tag.
4.1 INCLUDED COMPONENTS
Verify that your carrier was packaged with the
following items:
• Captain Chassis
• Two-in-One Cover (on Chassis)
• Handlebar
• Two 18 inch Wheels
• Parking Brake
• The Owner's Manual
NOTICE
Store your carrier and its components in
a safe dry place so that when they are
needed, they are in the best possible
condition.
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4.2 UNFOLDING THE CARRIER
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4.3 FOLDING THE CARRIER
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A. With one hand on the upper frame and the other
hand on the lower frame, pull the two halves
apart.
(See image 1)
B. With one hand on the upper frame and the other
hand on the back frame, pull the back frame
rearward until the auto-lock discs engage.
(See image 2)
C. Verify that the carrier's frame is locked by giving
the back frame a push inwards.
A. With two hands, pull or release the auto-lock
discs on both sides of the back frame. With the
locks released, give the back frame a sharp push
inwards.
(See image 3)
B. With one hand on the upper frame and the other
hand on the carrier axle, push the two halves
together.
WARNING
Care must be taken when folding
and unfolding this child carrier to
prevent finger entrapment. To avoid
injury ensure that your child is kept
away when unfolding and folding
this product.
WARNING
Ensure that all the locking devices
are engaged before use.
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4.4 INSTALLING THE PARKING BRAKE
4.5 INSTALLING THE WHEELS
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A. Lay the chassis on its roof on a clean sturdy
surface.
B. With the screwdriver and 7/16" wrench remove the
locking nut and white nylon washer from the bolt
on the brake lever.
C. Insert the bolt along with the black bushing and
brake lever through the hole at the back of the
chassis.
(See image 1)
D. Place the white nylon washer and the nut back
onto the bolt and tighten it until one screw
thread is exposed.
E. With the wrench remove the locking nuts on both
of the bolts on the back corners of the chassis.
F. Insert the bolts on the back corners of the chassis
through the holes on the brake arms. (See image
2)
G. Place the locking nuts back onto the bolts on the
back corners of the chassis and tighten them until
one thread is exposed. (See image 2)
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A. Disengage the parking brake.
B. Press and hold the wheel release button.
C. Insert the wheel axle into an axle socket.
(See image 3)
D. Release the wheel release button.
E. Press the wheel fully into the axle socket.
F. Verify that the wheel is securely attached to the
carrier by giving it a sharp pull.
G. Repeat for the other wheel.
H. Using a tire pressure gauge check the
air pressure in each tire. The minimum
recommended tire pressure is 30 psi (2.1 bar)
and the maximum is 35 psi (2.5 bar).
I. If air pressure is too low in either one of the tires
fill them up using a bicycle tire pump.
WARNING
Before each journey make sure that
both of the wheels are securely
locked in the carrier axle.
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4.6 REMOVING THE WHEELS
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A. Disengage the parking brake.
B. Press and hold the wheel release button on a
wheel.
(See image 1)
C. Pull the wheel out of the carrier axle.
D. Repeat for the other wheel.
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4.7 INSTALLING THE HANDLEBAR
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A. Position the handlebar behind the carrier with the
handles pointing rearwards.
B. With both hands press and hold the spring pins in
on both ends of the handlebar. (See image 1)
C. Slide both ends of the handlebar into the upper
frame of the carrier. Allow the spring pins to pass
inside the
upper frame. (See image 2)
D. Slide the handlebar into the upper frame until the
spring pins engage.
E. Verify that the handlebar is securely attached to
the carrier by giving it a sharp pull - it should not
pull out.
F. To remove the handlebar; press both of the
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spring pins through the upper frame and pull the
handlebar out. Repeat this process to remove the
brake handle from the handlebar.
4.8 INSTALL A THULE CONVERSION KIT
A. Select a Thule Conversion Kit from the following:
• Thule Strolling Kit
• Thule Jogging Kit
• Thule Bicycle Trailer Kit
• Thule Cross-Country Skiing & Hiking Kit
B. Install and use the selected kit according to the
instructions included with the Thule Conversion
Kits.
NOTICE
The HeightRight™ adjustable handlebar
has two positions; high and low. Remove
the handlebar and turn it over to change
between these two positions.
WARNING
Any load attached to the handle
affects the stability of the child
carrier.
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USE & FEATURES
5.0 SETTING THE PARKING BRAKE
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A. Grasp the red handle on the brake lever and
swing it to the left. (See image 1)
B. After engaging the brake always verify that the
parking brake is working - the carrier should not
roll forwards or backwards.
C. Grasp the red handle on the brake lever and
swing it to the right to release the parking brake.
(See image 2)
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WARNING
Never leave your child unattended
in this child carrier.
The parking brake should always
be engaged during the loading and
unloading of children.
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5.1 USING THE TWO-IN ONE COVER
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A. To improve the air flow inside the carrier; roll up
the plastic window. Use the elastic rings at the
top of the cover to keep the window up.
B. To keep the elements out of the carrier; unroll
the plastic window. To close the window, pull
down the zippers on the side of the front
window.
C. To open the cover; pull down on the thumb tabs
at the bottom of the cover to unhook it from the
front of the carrier.
D. To close the cover; pull down on the thumb tabs
at the bottom of the cover and hook it back onto
the front of the carrier. (See image 1)
E. To remove the cover from the carrier; remove
the handlebar, open the cover, and slide the top
of the cover up, off of the upper frame.
F. To put the cover back on the carrier; remove the
handlebar and slide the holes at the top of the
cover back over the upper frame.
WARNING
The user of this child carrier must be
aware of exposure hazards such as
wind chill and heat exhaustion, either
by prolonged exposure in colder
temperatures, or by extended periods
in warmer temperatures without
adequate ventilation or hydration.
WARNING
When this child carrier is used as
a cycle trailer, the weather cover
should be closed to prevent debris
from entering the carrier.
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5.2 CHILD PLACEMENT AND SEATBELT
A. Engage the parking brake.
B. Open the two-in-one cover.
C. Loosen all of the belt adjustments.
D. Undo the crotch strap buckle on the shoulder
harness by pressing the red release button.
E. Seat your child(ren).
F. Slide the shoulder belt height adjustment located
on the vertical web straps, in the seat back, to
the same height as your child(ren)'s shoulders.
(See image 1)
G. Lift up the crotch strap and connect the two
shoulder strap buckles together and then insert
them together into the crotch buckle. (See
image 2)
H. Adjust the harness system using the shoulder
length adjustments until the crotch strap buckle
is positioned above their lower chest. (See image
3)
I. Snugly tighten the two shoulder straps by pulling
downward on the shoulder strap loose ends.
Ensure that there is no looseness in the harness
system at the child's waist and shoulders. Ensure
the shoulder pads are positioned on top of the
child`s shoulders and next to their neck.
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WARNING
This seat unit is not suitable for
children under 6 months. Use a
harness as soon as your child can sit
unaided.
Do not add a pad thicker than 10 mm.
Check that the seat unit attachment
devices are correctly engaged before
use.
NOTICE
When seating a single child in a Thule
Captain 2 always seat the child in the right
side.
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5.3 USING THE SAFETY WRIST STRAP
1 2
5.4 ADJUSTING THE ADJUSTABLE
SUSPENSION
A. Loop the free end of the safety wrist strap
around your wrist to prevent the child carrier
from becoming separated from you. (See image
1)
B. When not in use stow the free end of the safety
wrist strap inside the large cavity in the back of
the carrier.
WARNING
Failure to use the safety wrist strap
could cause the carrier to become
separated from you resulting in an
accident in which your passenger(s)
could suffer serious injury or death.
A. Without an occupant inside the carrier, loosen
the adjustment knob (turn it counterclockwise).
(See image 2)
B. Slide the adjustment bracket along the leaf
springs and line it up to the total weight inside
the carrier. (i.e. your child(ren)'s weight plus
cargo weight.)
C. Tighten the adjustment knob (turn it clockwise).
5.5 USING THE SUNSCREEN
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A. To enclose the back of child carrier, roll the back
flap down the back of the carrier. Use the velcro
at the bottom of the back flap to keep it closed.
B. To shade inside the child compartment; roll the
back flap down the front of the carrier. Use the
velcro at the bottom of the sunscreen to keep it
closed.
(See image 3)
C. To completely open up the front and back of the
child carrier, roll the back flap up. Use the elastic
rings at the top of the back flap to keep it up.
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5.6 USING THE SIDE VENTS
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5.7 STORAGE
A. To further improve the air flow inside the carrier;
pull one or both of the side vents open. (See
image 1)
B. To keep the elements out of the carrier; press the
side vents closed. Use the velcro along the edges
to keep the vents closed.
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Your carrier is equipped with the following storage
compartments:
A. One large cavity in the back. (See image 2)
B. Two small mesh pockets inside the carrier at
the front. (See image 3)
NOTICE
The maximum load capacity of the cargo
bag is 4 kg (8.8 pounds).
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WARNING
Do not carry extra children or
bags on this child carrier.
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ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
6.0 ACCESSORIES
There are numerous accessories that are compatible
with your Chariot:
• Hydration Cage
• Cup Holder
• Jogging Brake
• Axle-Mount ezHitch Partial
• Shimano Internal Hub Hitch Adapter
• SRAM Internal Hub Hitch Adapter
• Infant Sling
• All-Season Bunting Bag
• Baby Supporter
• Storage Cover
• Rain Cover
Contact your local dealer or visit our website:
www.thule.com for more information.
6.1 SERVICE AND CARE
Regularly inspect your child carrier, Thule Conversion
Kit(s) and accessories for damage and signs of wear.
Metal Components
Check for any dents or cracks. Do not use the child
carrier if any metal components are cracked or
damaged.
Fasteners
Regularly examine the child carrier to see if any of the
fasteners are bent, broken, missing or loose. Tighten
any loose fasteners and replace any damaged or
missing fasteners.
Suspension
Inspect the springs for cracks or any signs of fatigue.
Slide the adjustment bracket back and forth and
inspect the full length of each spring. Do not use the
child carrier with any cracked or broken springs.
Fabric
Examine the fabric regularly for tears, worn spots or
any other signs of damage. Any holes in the fabric
could allow a child's hand to come into contact with
the wheels or road surface.
Wheels
Clean the wheel axles and apply grease or oil to all
exposed moving parts. Have the wheels inspected and
serviced at least once a year.
WARNING
The proper service and care
of this child carrier affects the
performance and safety of it.
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It is highly recommended that you take your child
carrier into an authorized service provider once a year
to keep it in the best possible condition.
Regularly clean the child carrier with warm water and
a mild soapy solution. Never use harsh cleansers or
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solvents.
6.2 STORAGE
Store your child carrier, Thule Conversion Kit(s) and
accessories in a dry area out of direct sunlight. If
possible, hang the child carrier up off of the ground.
Before storing your child carrier, it should be dry to
prevent the growth of mold or bacteria. Do not store
the wheels in contact with the windows. Do not store
the child carrier coupled to a bicycle for long periods
of time.
6.3 WEAR AND TEAR
This child carrier is very durable and allows you to
transport your child(ren) for long periods of time.
It is subject to wear and tear over time depending
on several factors.
Use and Milage
The more often this child carrier is used and the
farther it goes the more it will wear.
Service and Care
Keeping this child carrier clean and well maintained is
an important factor in keeping it in good condition.
Storage
Storing this child carrier properly will reduce the
amount of wear, especially to the fabric.
Type of Use
Hard cornering, fast acceleration and braking all
contribute to premature wear of various components
especially brakes and tires.
Weather
Various weather conditions affect individual
components differently. Direct sunlight prematurely
wears the fabric, windows and rubber wheels. Salt in
the air or on the road affects the wheel rims and fabric
floor. Dirt and mud can get into moving parts and
contribute to wear as well.
Extreme use of this carrier can lead to premature wear.
The way this child carrier is used and cared for will
greatly affect how quickly it wears.
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105 - 5760 9th Street SE Calgary, AB T2H 1Z9 Canada
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