Valco baby Tri Mode Series Product Reference Manual

Product Reference Guide

Read and follow the instructions contained within carefully before use. Retain this guide in a safe and
easily accessible place for future reference.

Drawings, pictures and specifications contained in this manual are for illustration purposes only – actual product may vary. VALCO BABY reserves the right
to alter any specification(s), colour or features without prior notice or incurring any obligation to similarly alter products previously purchased.

S E R I E S

Thank you for purchasing a quality VALCO product. Due to our policy of continuous product development, this
product is constantly evolving. It is possible that some features or procedures outlined here have changed since
this document was written. If you are unsure of any procedure outlined here please contact the store from which
you purchased it to obtain the most up to date information, or contact us via the internet. See relevant web contact
addresses on the back page.

Remove the stroller from the carton and dispose of all packaging immediately including th e 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.

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

Stroller Assembl

y

/Opening

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.

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

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. 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. 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). NEVER use your stroller with the front bar in the l owest
position. This position is ONLY for use when folding the stroller!

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. ALWAYS re-insert the

plugs into the housing when there is nothing inserte d.

Installing/Removing and using the front wheel forks

Your Runabout stroller utilizes our unique
and revolutionary new TRI-MODE™ front
swivel system:

1. To install the front fork, rotate the TRI­MODE selection dial to the centre
(45

0

) position.

2. Tilt the stroller frame upward on the
rear wheels.

3. Insert the fork shaft into the TRI­MODE housing till it “clicks” into place.

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

Folding/Opening

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our stroller

1. To open, unhook the frame
locking strap reversing the
previous step.

To remove the front fork:

1. Rotate the TRI-MODE selection
dial to the centre (45

0

) position.

2. Tilt the stroller frame upward on
the rear wheels.

3. Press the centre release button.
The fork will then be released.

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

1. LOCK: 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.

2. O: The central position locks the wheel into
a tight 45

0

swivel arc. This provides more
stability for use with a toddlerseat or when
going down inclines.

3.

SWIVEL: This position allows full,
unfettered swivel action.

3. Simultaneously lift the secondary
safety catch and swing the handle
forward.

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.

1. Fold the hood back up against the
handle.

2. Release the locking clamps at either
side of the stroller.

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.

6. You can lock the frame closed by
stretching the locking strap over the
frame, placing the metal catch over
the rivet on the chassis