Thule Infant Sling Instructions Manual

Thule Infant Sling
Instructions
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Parts DescriPtion
Shoulder
Straps
Shoulder
Buckles
Padded
Shoulder
Harness
Waist
Belt
Crotch Strap
(Chariot CX/Cougar/
Cheetah)
Shoulder
Buckles
Padded
Shoulder
Harness
Waist Belt
Crotch Strap
Crotch Strap Extension
Shoulder
Straps
Seat
Frame
Bar
Head
Straps
Foot
Bar
Foot
Straps
These instructions contain many WARNINGS. Read and understand all of the WARNINGS. Failure to assemble and use this Thule child carrier correctly may lead to serious personal injury or death to you or your passenger.
• This kit contains hardware for installing the Thule Infant Sling into a variety of Thule child carriers including older models. If you are installing the Thule Infant Sling into an older model Thule child carrier, visit www.thule.com to download the correct instructions. Incorrectly installing the Thule Infant Sling into any Thule child carrier could result in serious injury or death.
• Do not operate a Thule child carrier without reading and understanding this manual.
• Follow the instructions that came with your Thule child carrier for proper child placement and seatbelts.
• Never leave your child unattended in the child carrier.
• OnlyparktheThulechildcarrieronatsurfacesand
secure it with the parking brake.
• The Thule Infant Sling cannot be used with the Thule Baby Supporter.
• Only use this product with children who cannot sit unaided between the age 1 - 10 months old, who weigh less than 22lb / 10kg, and are shorter than 29½in / 75cm.
• Consult your pediatrician before using the Thule Infant Sling for activities besides strolling.
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1.1 instaLLinG the MetaL D-rinGs
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1.2 instaLLinG the Foot Bar
CTS CROSS-COUNTRY SKI KIT
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The following instructions only apply for single occupant child carriers.
A. Remove the bolts from the accessory mounts on
the Thule child carrier.
B. Replace the bolts through the metal D-rings into
the accessory mounts. Make sure the D-rings are pointing inwards once installed. (See image 1)
The following instructions only apply for double occupant child carriers.
A. Remove the bolts from the accessory mounts on
the Thule child carrier.
B. Position both ends of the foot bar over the
accessory mounts.
C. Replace the bolts through the metal washer and the
ends of the foot bar into the accessory mounts. (See image 2)
WARNING
Regularly check to make sure the D-rings/ foot bar are securely attached to the accessory mounts.
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CTS CROSS-COUNTRY SKI KIT
1.3 securinG the toP oF the thuLe inFant sLinG
A. Remove the padded shoulder harness by unbuckling
the shoulder straps and crotch strap. B. Unbuckle the waist belt. C. Partially fold the Thule child carrier. D. Place the Thule Infant Sling inside the child
compartment. Make sure the head straps are pointing
towards the seat frame bar and the crotch support is to
the outside. E. Loop both of the head straps up over the seat frame bar
and back into the buckles on the top of the Thule Infant
Sling. (See image 1) F. Unfold the Thule child carrier. G. Tighten the head straps evenly until the Thule Infant
Sling is positioned at your preferred height.
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NOTICE
The seat frame bar is not accessible on all child carriers. For these Thule child carriers, loop the head straps around back frame instead. (See image 2)
Some Thule child carriers are equipped with straps on the seat back. Use these straps instead of the head straps to secure the top of the Thule Infant Sling.
WARNING
Check the head straps before every journey to be sure that they are securely attached to the Thule child carrier and have not loosened off.
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1.4 securinG the BottoM oF the thuLe inFant sLinG
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NOTICE
For use on double occupant child carriers in the middle position; buckle outermost waist belt straps to the waist buckles.
WARNING
Check to make sure the Thule Infant Sling has been properly attached with the waist buckles, head and foot straps before releasing the parking brake and using your Thule child carrier.
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A. For a double Thule child carrier, loop the foot straps
around the foot bar and back into the buckles on the bottom of the infant sling. (See image 1)
B. For a single Thule child carrier, thread the foot straps
through the D-rings and back into the buckles on the bottom of the infant sling. (See Image 2)
C. Tighten the foot straps evenly until the middle of the
infant sling is sagging approximately 2.5cm (1in).
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1.5 securinG the center oF the thuLe inFant sLinG
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1.6 securinG the center oF the thuLe inFant sLinG (cX/couGar/cheetah)
A. Buckle both of the waist buckles onto the ends of the
waist belt. (See image 1)
B. Tighten the waist belt straps evenly until the Thule Infant
Sling is tightly secured with a slight bow in the middle.
NOTICE
For use on double occupant Thule child carriers in the middle position; buckle outermost waist belt straps to the waist buckles.
A. Attach the center of the Thule Infant Sling by clipping
the D-rings. (See Image 2)
WARNING
Check to make sure the Thule Infant Sling has been properly attached with the center attachments, head and foot straps before releasing the parking brake and using your Thule child carrier.
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1.7 PreParinG the PaDDeD shouLDer harness anD crotch straP
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A. Engage the parking brake. B. Adjust the padded shoulder harness according to
the instructions for your child carrier.
C. Place your child in the secured Thule Infant Sling
positioned comfortably over the crotch support.
D. Determine which of the shoulder slots are in line with
the top of your child's shoulders. (See image 1) E. Remove your child from the Thule child carrier. F. Feed the shoulder straps down through the shoulder
slots in line with the top of your child's shoulders. G. Buckle both of the shoulder straps back into the
buckles on the vertical web straps. (See image 2) H. Slide the shoulder buckles to the same height as the
shoulder straps. I. Feed the crotch strap up through the crotch slot and
insert the crotch strap through the loop on the back
of the crotch support. (See image 3)
NOTICE
For use with child carriers equipped with padded crotch straps, tuck the crotch support down through the crotch slot and use the padded crotch strap without the crotch support.
WARNING
Do not use the Thule Infant Sling with your child if their shoulders are above the uppermost shoulder slots in the Thule Infant Sling.
Ensure that the harness has been properly prepared for the child being secured by it.
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1.8 PreParinG the PaDDeD shouLDer harness anD crotch straP (cX/couGar/cheetah)
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A. Engage the parking brake. B. Adjust the padded shoulder harness according to
the instructions for your child carrier.
C. Place your child in the secured Thule Infant Sling
positioned comfortably over the crotch support.
D. Determine which of the shoulder slots are in line with
the top of your child's shoulders. E. Remove your child from the Thule child carrier. F. Feed the shoulder straps down through the shoulder
slots in line with the top of your child's shoulders. G. Buckle both of the shoulder straps back into the
buckles on the vertical web straps. (See Image 1) H. Slide the shoulder buckles to the same height as the
shoulder straps. I. Feed the crotch strap through the crotch slot and
extend the crotch strap using the crotch strap
extension. (See Image 2)
WARNING
Do not use the Thule Infant Sling with your child if their shoulders are above the uppermost shoulder slots in the Thule Infant Sling.
Ensure that the harness has been properly prepared for the child being secured by it.
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A. Engage the parking brake. B. Loosen all of the belt adjustments on the shoulder
harness and crotch strap.
C. Unbuckle the crotch strap from the shoulder harness.
(See image 1) D. With the padded shoulder harness up, seat your child. E. Bring the padded shoulder harness down over your
child's head and buckle it into the crotch strap. F. Adjust the system using the crotch strap and shoulder
length adjustments until the Thule logo located on the
shoulder harness is positioned over their lower chest.
(See image 2) G. Snugly tighten all belts.
1.10 seatinG Your chiLD (cX/couGar/cheetah)
A. Engage the parking brake. B. Loosen all of the belt adjustments. C. Undo the crotch strap buckle on the shoulder harness
by pressing the red release button.
D. Seat your child. E. Lift up the crotch strap and connect the two shoulder
strap buckles together and then insert them together into the crotch buckle. (See Image 1)
F. Adjust the harness system using the shoulder length
adjustments until the crotch strap buckle is positioned above the child's lower chest.
G. 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.
WARNING
Check the harness and waist belt before every use to make sure they are in good condition.
Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd. 105 - 5760 9th Street SE Calgary, AB T2H 1Z9 Canada
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info@thule.com
www.thule.com
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