Valco Baby Tri-mode EX User Manual

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Stroller Assembly/Opening

Remove the stroller from the carton and dispose of all packaging immediately including the black rubber protectors on either side of the brake bar and front wheel protector. The front wheel forks, rear wheels, front bar and hood all need to be installed prior to use.

1. Lay the stroller flat on the floor

and carefully cut the cable tie which holds the frame.

2. Lift the handle upward to a

vertical position.

1. Lift the front wheel housing

upward so that the stroller frame unfolds from beneath.

2. Press down on the locking hinge

with your hand or foot.

IMPORTANT WARNING: Always test that all latches are securely engaged before use.

1. Secure the frame closed by

swinging the fold latches (located on both sides of the frame) and fully engaging them tightly onto the frame.

Installing/Removing the rear wheels

1. Pressing on the centre hub

button, insert the SQR axle through the outside of the metal

hub in each wheel. IMPORTANT: Insert through outside of the wheel - the side which does NOT have the nylon brake cog)

Your front bar

1. Pressing the axle button, insert

the protruding long axle into the opening in the tube at the rear of the stroller chassis.

2. Repeat this procedure for the

other side.

If your brakes do not engage, check to see that the nylon brake cogs are on the INSIDE of each wheel when it is attached to the chassis. If not, remove the wheel and SQR axle and re-insert the SQR axle from the other side of the wheel, so that the cog will be on the inside of the wheel.

1. To remove the wheel simply

press the axle button in the centre of the wheel hub and simultaneously pull the wheel outward.

1. Remove the plugs from the nylon housing at either side of the stroller frame

by pressing each inner “release button” and pulling the plug upward.

2. Insert the bar ends into the nylon housing located on either side of the

frame. Be sure that the bar is securely engaged

3. Adjust the front bar by simultaneously pressing the 2 red buttons and

swivelling the bar (forward or backward) to the desired position.

4. To remove the front bar: Feeling the side of the nylon housing that sits below

the frame at each side (facing inward), locate the release “button.”

5. Press the release button inward while simultaneously pushing upward on the

bar housing. Repeat for the other side.

IMPORTANT WARNING: The front bar IS NOT a restraining device.

Installing/Removing and using the front wheel forks

our Runabout stroller utilizes our unique and revolutionary new TRIMODE™ front swivel system:

1. To install the front fork, rotate the

TRI-MODE selection dial to the centre (45

2. Tilt the stroller frame upward on

the rear wheels.

3. Insert the fork shaft into the TRI-

MODE housing till it “clicks” into place.

IMPORTANT: Always test that the fork is securely engaged in the housing.

) position.

Folding/Opening

1. Fold the hood back up against the

handle.

2. Release the locking clamps at

either side of the stroller.

4. Holding the frame at the rear,

press down with your foot on the rear basket tube. This will disengage the side hinge locks.

5. Continue pushing the rear of

the basket, moving the rear wheels forward beneath the frame.

our stroller

To remove the front fork:

1. Rotate the TRI-MODE

selection dial to the centre

) position.

(45

2. Tilt the stroller frame upward

on the rear wheels.

3. Press the centre release

button. The fork will then be released.

3. Simultaneously lift the

secondary safety catch and swing the handle forward.

ou can lock the frame closed by

stretching the locking strap over the frame, placing the metal catch over the rivet on the chassis

The unique TRI-MODE™ swivel system is as flexible as it is functional over a variety of terrains and uses.

1. LOCK

2. O

3. SWIVEL:

: This position is best for use on extremely rough or soft terrain such as sand etc which inhibit wheel swivel. To lock your wheel, rotate the dial to the “LOCK” position. Swivel the wheel around till it locks into position.

The central position locks the wheel into a tight 45 provides more stability for use with a toddlerseat or when going down inclines.

unfettered swivel action.

swivel arc. This

This position allows full,

o open, unhook the frame

locking strap reversing the previous step.

2. Holding on to the side of the

footrest, with your foot stopping the rear wheels, lift the handle so that the frame begins to unfold.

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