Chariot Carriers X-COUNTRY SERIES User's Manual
Contents
1. 1 Alloy Wheel 2 Clevis Axle 2 Weather Cover 1 FaDNG BOOY iii IA 1 Axle Adapter 2 HAMISA Se peat es 1 Wrist Safety Strap 1 Parking Brake Assembly with Axle 1 Storage Pouch not shown 1 Parking Brake Hub not shown 2 Part Quantity Upper Frame 1 Lower Frame 2 Lower Frame Bracket 2 Back Frame Left 1 Back Frame Right 1 Back TUDO WAWA 2 Seat Frame 1 Wheel Arm Attachment Bracket Left 1 Wheel Arm Attachment Bracket Right 1 Back Bracket Left 1 Set Back Bracket Right 1 Set Shoulder Harness 2 Alloy Wheel 2 Clevis Axle 2 Weather Cover 1 FANG BOOY 3 reset 1 Axle Adapter 2 Lower Seat Bar 1 Handlebar 1 Wrist Safety Strap 1 Parking Brake Assembly with Axle 1 Storage Pouch not shown 1 Parking Brake Hub not shown 2 STROLLING CTS KIT wheels only CAN an i _ paars ka _ 2 0 In2. Fully insert the hitch ball into the axle mounted hitch cup Place the Securing Pin through the holes on the front of the Axle Mounted Hitch Cup so as to trap the CH 5 Hitch Ball in the Axle Mounted Hitch Cup The Securing Pin must be installed from the top of the Axle Mounted hitch cup Pull the rubber strap over the front of the Axle Mounted Hitch Cup and over the securing pin end The Chariot logo should face forward Wrap the Hitch Back up Safety Strap around the bicycle chainstay and attach the safety clip to the D ring on the hitch arm If the Hitch Back up Safety Strap is not long enough to wrap around the bicycle chain stay because of a non typical rear triangle wrap it around the rear axle flange between the drop out and the wheel hub 14 WARNING Failure to properly install and tighten the QR skewer or axle nut could cause hitch failure and wheel loss resulting in serious injury or death Failure to insert securing pin could cause the carrier to separate from the bicycle resulting in an accident and serious injury Failure to properly attach the hitch back up safety strap could result in loss of carrier and serious injury or death to the occupants Do not use the hitch if you cannot properly install the hitch back up safety strap to your bicycle See your Chariot Dealer for possible alternatives X COUNTRY SKIING CTS KIT 5 0 Installation WARNING Read and understand all of the warnin
3. 2 Lower Frame Bracket 2 Back Frame Left 1 Back Frame Right 1 Back Tube 2 SeatFrame 1 Wheel Arm Attachment Bracket Left 1 Wheel Arm Attachment Bracket Right 1 Back Bracket Left 1 Set Back Bracket Right 1 Set Shoulder Harness 1 Plastic Wheel 2 Clevis Axle 2 Weather Cover 1 UA 1 Axle Adapter 2 aaa Ta AAA 1 Wrist Safety Strap 1 Parking Brake Assembly with Axle 1 Storage Pouch not shown 1 Parking Brake Hub not shown 2 Part Quantity UpperFrame 1 Lower Frame 2 Lower Frame Bracket 2 Back Frame Left 1 Back Frame Right 1 Back Tube 2 Seat Frame 1 Wheel Arm Attachment Bracket Left 1 Wheel Arm Attachment Bracket Right 1 Back Bracket Left 1 Set Back Bracket Right 1 Set Shoulder Harness 2 Plastic Wheel 2 ClevisAkle 2 Weather Cover
4. hold the carrier in an upright position 14 Avoid riding at night Your ability to see and be seen is greatly reduced If you must ride at night use proper lighting and reflectors on your bicycle and wear bright reflective clothing Both cyclist and children must wear approved bicycle helmets If your child is too small to properly wear the smallest size approved helmet they should not ride in the carrier Always obey all traffic laws and use proper hand signals WARNING Bicycle trailers can tip over causing serious injury to passenger rider Hitting an obstacle with a wheel may cause the trailer to tip over at any speed CHARIOT CARRIER CTS READY CHASSIS ASSEMBLY Your Chariot Carrier is shipped 99 assembled Initial assembly takes a few minutes After that folding and unfolding can be done in seconds 1 0 Folding and Unfolding the Carrier 7 M y Wi V 40 Ent YAA NOTE Any reference to orientation left or right is from the passengers point of view while in the carrier Stand at the back of the carrier body Grab the upper frame and pull up until it stops CAUTION Pull back on the lower bars from under the pivot brackets to avoid pinching your fingers 1 1 Wheel Assembly Pull back on both the right and left lower backtube bars until they snap all the way back over center and the auto lock disks engage WARNING Ensure that folding brackets are correctly locked before
5. on rough roads Avoid all obstacles as carriers can tip over causing serious injuries to the passenger and cyclist Passenger must always use seat belts and wear an approved helmet Child must be old enough to wear a helmet and to sit upright unattended Consult pediatrician if child is less that one year old Child s head including helmet must not protrude above upper frame Never leave child unattended in carrier Do not exceed the maximum capacity for a single carrier of 75lb 34kg and for a double carrier of 100 Ib 45kg including children and cargo Cyclist must be an experienced strong rider 4 1 Attaching Your New Quick Release QR Skewer amp Axle Mounted Hitch Cup to Your Bicycle Remove your existing QR skewer from your bicycle rear wheel hub Remove the QR nut and one Skewer Spring from the Hitch QR Skewer Insert the Hitch QR Skewer making sure that the cup washer is next to the QR Lever and the Axle Mounted Hitch Cup is on the outside of the bicycle frame drop out Ensure that the Axle Mounted Hitch Cup is oriented so that the cup itself is below the Hitch QR Skewer and the cup opening is facing forward Note the small diameter of the Skewer Springs should point inward towards the hub axle Position the Hitch QR Lever so it points straight out from the hub open position Tighten the QR Nut on the opposite end of the Hitch QR Skewer until finger tight Mov
6. sleeves could cause the carrier to become separated from you resulting in serious injury 1 3 Parking Brake Instructions The parking brake is located at the center of Engage the parking brake by pressing the Disengage the parking brake by lifting the the rear axle under the rear storage bag plunger down on the brake housing plunger upwards 1 4 Suspension Adjustments Cougar 1 and 2 models only All Cougar models come with adjustable suspension Four adjustment ranges are suggested NOTE To determine the weight you must but it can be used in any position The weight ranges suggested are based on the carrier being used combine the weight of the passengers and for cycling The setting could be softer or stiffer for strolling jogging Experimenting may be required cargo To adjust simply loosen knob slide bracket to desired weight range and tighten knob NOTE The bracket should be moved to the location next to the weights noted not on top of the position If the suspension is making a hard knock ing sound it means the weight setting is too low and you need to slide the bracket further towards the rear Typically the sus same position range however it is possible to have them set to different positions if a ee ee ere ree O E 34kg 22 5 34kg 11 22 5kg 11kg child on the other Note the 4 positions outlined in table where 1 represents the lightest load and 4 represents the heaviest load 1 5 Weather
7. travel bag with wheel covers for double child carriers Chariot Backpack Set A backpack diaper bag for parent and a small backpack for junior Axle Mount ez Hitch Partial Hitch components required for adding a hitch to a second bike Storage Cover 1 A cover to protect single child carriers from the elements while stored Storage Cover 2 A cover to protect double child carriers from the elements while stored Plastic Rain Cover Additional rain protection for Cheetah 1 or Cougar 1 Plastic Rain Cover Additional rain protection for Cheetah 2 or Cougar 2 Infant Sling A lateral support sling for the youngest Chariot passengers X Country Cargo Rack 1 Add ultra convenient supplemental storage for Cheetah 1 or Cougar 1 X Country Cargo Rack 2 Add ultra convenient supplemental storage for Cheetah 2 or Cougar 2 Bunting Bag An over sized all season bunting bag Baby Supporter To assist a baby with sitting upright and adds extra comfort during naps NOTES 17 C Arrie S i TM LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY GARANTIE VIE LIMIT E CHARIOT CARRIERS INC warrants that the frame is free of defects for the lifetime of the product The fabric and hitch are warranted for one year following the date of delivery to the original purchaser This warranty does not include the wheels and tires This warranty is valid only to the original purchaser and under normal use Repairs must be made by CHARIOT CARRIERS INC or an authori
8. 1 Fabric Body 1 Axle Adapter 2 Lower Seat Bar 1 Handlebar 1 Wrist Safety Strap 1 Parking Brake Assembly with Axle 1 Storage Pouch not shown 1 Parking Brake Hub not shown 2 PARTS LIST Cougar 1 DJ Part 40100144 41100225 41101290 40100425 40100426 40100722 40100626 40101514 40101515 40101281 40101282 40200305 50101729 50101305 31100505 6 30100507 8 41103032 40101311 40202011 40101740 33100503 5 41101929 Part Quantity Upper Frame 1 Lower Frame 2 Lower Frame Bracket 2 Back Frame Left 1 Back Frame Right 1 Back Tube 2 SeatFrame 1 Wheel Arm Attachment Bracket Left 1 Wheel Arm Attachment Bracket Right 1 Back Bracket Left 1 Set PARTS LIST Cougar 2 A B X lt lt C1WTDTOUVTOZETA TIONMOUOQ Part 40100145 41100225 41101290 40100425 40100426 40100722 40100624 40101514 40101515 40101281 40101282 40200305 50101729 50101305 31100903 4 30100905 6 41103032 40100627 40101338 40202011 40101741 33100903 5 41101929 Back Bracket Right 1 Set Shoulder Harness
9. 11 12 1 1 or 16 Read all instructions before use Failure to read understand and follow these instructions may result in an otherwise avoidable accident in which you and or your passengers could suffer serious injury or death The safe and proper use of this product is your responsibility Take a practice bicycle ride walk run hike or cross country ski with a weighted carrier weighted greater than your expected load with children and cargo before using your carrier to ensure you can handle a loaded carrier in each activity Be extremely careful on hills and try to avoid them if possible In addition to safe bicycle practices the rules listed below must be followed at all times Make sure your bicycle is in good working condition We recommend a frequent safety check of your bike by a certified bicycle mechanic Do not modify or alter carrier or bicycle Ask your Chariot Dealer if you are not sure whether your bicycle is compatible with your Carrier When used as a bicycle trailer children must be at least 1 year old and be able to sit upright alone Consult your pediatrician before carrying any child younger than one year Do not exceed the maximum carrier load of 75 Ib 34 kg for one child carriers and 100 Ib 45 kg for two child carriers These Capacities include the weight of child children and cargo Articles carried in the carrier should be well anchored to avoid shifting during travel Unstable loads and overl
10. A Hitch Maintenance Check that the hitch and back up straps are properly secured before every ride Periodically check the hitch for damage cracks etc Replace at first sign of damage Any damage deterioration on any parts of your Chariot carrier should be repaired replaced immediately to reduce the risk of personal injury B Fabric Shell Care Your Chariot Carrier is manufactured from a tough durable water resistant fabric Clean fabric with household soap or mild detergent and warm water only Wipe dry Do not machine dry C Windows Do not use your carrier in temperatures below 20 C 4 F Plastic windows can crack at these low temperatures If carrier is stored left out in very cold weather you will need to let it warm up before folding or uprighting D Wheels and Axles Wheels should be serviced by a Chariot Dealer at least twice a year Check wheels for loose spokes and axles for proper security every time you use your Chariot carrier E Hardware and Fasteners Regularly inspect nuts and bolts to ensure they are tightened securely F Storage Store your carrier in a dry well ventilated area To avoid mildew make sure carrier is dry before storing Keep your carrier out of the sun when not in use to reduce fading Do not store the carrier attached to your bicycle Always inspect all parts every time you use your carrier SAFETY GUIDELINES Sixteen important rules for the safe use of your Chariot Carrier 1 10
11. Cover Features Note Your Chariot Carrier has climate control features designed to regulate your child s temperature Periodically monitor your child to ensure that he she is comfortable in terms of temperature WARNING Failure to use the weather cover could expose your child to flying rocks insects and other debris Attach the loops from the back corner of the Fasten the front corners of the weather cover weather cover over the aluminum sleeves to the Velcro tabs located on the front lower located at the upper rear section of the carrier corners of the frame TRIANGULAR SIDE VENT BACK PANEL During cooler temperatures use the rain cover to keep your child warmer If this is too warm or you are worried about ventilation open one or both of the small triangular side vents for Cougar models For more ventilation roll up the rain cover and secure it by looping the elastic loops around its ends If it is bright outside or the sun is bothering your child use the back panel as a sunscreen To do so remove the weather cover flip the back panel over the front of the carrier secure it to the Velcro tabs located on the upper frame and re install the weather cover 1 6 Rear Storage Compartments AGE EE RE Your Chariot carrier comes with two separate rear storage bags The first is the rear cargo mesh storage area located directly behind the seat The second storage area is located on the lower backside of the carrier Th
12. Harness Adjustments 2 16 P OOE a E E EE EE EE ERA IAA 17 0 17 FCN KUI MANUA AI outa ewe hack REECE WA Gees ete tee AAA IA 18 EAN COE NN ea D os Sh bee WA Ge od on ve Gee bea eee eee dade a eee esas 35 GENERAL WARNINGS This manual contains many WARNINGS and CAUTIONS Read and understand all of the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS Failure to assemble and use this carrier correctly may lead to serious personal injury or death to you or your passengers Do not install a car seat or any other seating device not approved by the manufacturer inside the carrier Make no modifications to the carrier The carrier may become unstable if a parcel bag or rack not approved by the manufacturer is attached to the carrier Do not allow any of the child s body clothing shoe laces or toys to come in contact with moving parts Never leave children unattended in the carrier Failure to comply with the manufacturer s instructions may lead to serious injury or death to you and to your passengers Maximum capacity of the carrier is 75 lb 34 kg for one child carriers and 100 Ib 45 kg for two child carriers This includes the weight of the child children and cargo Do not use with children who exceed the weight limitations Do not use cleaning solvents on the carrier Clean only with mild soap and water When used with only one passenger the passenger should be seated in a center seating position Passengers
13. ULDER HARNESS ONE CHILD SINGLE CARRIER Cheetah 1 1 Seat child in carrier 2 Place the crotch strap between child s legs and adjust so O ring is centered on child s lower chest 3 Thread right hand shoulder harness through the back side of the O ring clip into buckle over the child s left shoulder and tighten by pulling the loose strap end from over the child s right shoulder 4 Fasten lap belt buckle and tighten snugly WARNING Always adjust shoulder harness and crotch strap so they meet at child s lower chest Adjusting harnesses and buckles near your children s neck could cause serious injury or death WARNING Failure to properly attach seatbelts could result in serious injury or death to occupants in the event of an accident TWO CHILDREN Cougar 2 All Cougar models come with a padded shoulder harness Shoulder harness length can be adjusted by removing the shoulder harness straps from either one or both of the adjustment loops The harness is adjusted to the middle position on the small child and the long position on the larger child as in the diagram The third and final arrangement is achieved by removing the straps from both adjustment loops ADJUSTMENT ES Lift shoulder harnesses and Velcro to upper seat frame so that harnesses do not interfere with seating the children NO Seat children in carrier place outer crotch straps between legs of children and adjust so buckles are cen
14. X COUNTRY SERIES CHEETAH 1 CHEETAH 2 COUGAR 1 COUGAR 2 OWNER S MANUAL GUIDE D UTILISATION Revised 11 29 04 www chariotcarriers com 51100461 CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A CHARIOT CARRIER Congratulations on choosing a X Country series CTS Ready Chassis the key component of the world s premiere Child Transport System CTS Your new CTS carrier offers superior quality safety features and comfort In addition Chariots CTS Conversion Kits can provide you with the versatility to meet child transport system all of your child transportation needs The CTS Conversion Kits available from your Chariot dealer are the following 1 Jogging CTS Kit MEX 2 Cycling CTS Kit 3 Strolling CTS Kit wheels only 4 Hiking CTS Kit 5 X Country Skiing CTS Kit IMPORTANT Read all instructions before using your Chariot Carrier TABLE OF CONTENTS SISI NINA aa AA rete eens mabe ESTEPE EREET EEE Wa Yh de Seek eee oh eeaes eee IAA 2 Carrier Maintenance Care and Storage 4 4 eyes ede Doda auuid dwee dene bana sewed Sie kSeea eea eaea es 2 Dalat UA ii AA AI AA be Gk bw De a da anced eked eo den a et co 3 Chariot Carrier CTS Ready Chassis Assembly 1 0 Folding and Unfolding He Caner 44000400205 en5e59 AELEKEE yey ce eens ot ead 4 11 Wheel ASSOMDIY de da de wale a ale ed de dodo do OO aoe a de dak ae aed 4 1 2 Handeni IIIA EIA AA Aaa 5 13 Parking Brake RS UOTE de de ae Ba Ae nn a ee et IT it E 5 1 4 Susp
15. e maximum capacity for both storage compartments is 2 2 b 1 kg 1 7 Child Placement and Seatbelts WARNING Failure to properly attach seatbelts could result in serious injury or death to occupants in the event of an accident TWO CHILDREN Cheetah 2 1 Unclip both shoulder harnesses from the side release buckles and unthread them from the O rings NO Seat children in carrier Place the center crotch strap between children s legs and adjust so O rings are centered on children s lower chest I Thread the shoulder harnesses through the backside of the O rings clip into buckles over the children s right shoulder and tighten by pulling the loose strap ends from over the children s left shoulder or Fasten lap belt buckles and tighten snugly CENTRE O RING AT LOWER CHEST ONE CHILD IN DOUBLE CARRIER Cheetah 2 1 Seat child in center seating position 2 Place the center crotch strap between child s legs and adjust so O ring is centered on child s lower chest Thread right hand shoulder harness through the back side of the O ring clip into buckle over the child s left shoulder and tighten by pulling the loose strap end from over the child s right shoulder 4 Fasten lap belt buckle and tighten snugly WARNING Failure to seat single child in the center position on a double child carrier could cause the carrier to tip over caus ing injury or death RIGHT HAND SHO
16. e the Hitch QR Lever to the closed position It should take a noticeable amount of force to close the lever it should leave an imprint of the lever on your palm The Hitch QR Lever should always be closed so that the lever points to the rear of the bike This will prevent the Hitch QR Lever from catching and opening while you are riding 4 2 Attaching Your Axle Mounted Hitch Cup to Your Bicycle if You Have a Solid Axle Style Hub Note The Hitch QR Skewer will not be used with a solid axle style hub Remove the axle nut from your bicycles rear wheel hub axle Note if there is a washer remove and discard it the Axle Mounted Hitch Cup will replace it Install the Axle Mounted Hitch Cup on the wheel hub axle Ensure that the Axle Mounted Hitch Cup is oriented so that the cup itself is below the solid Axle Bolt and the cup opening is facing forward Reinstall the axle nut and tighten 4 3 Hitch Arm Assembly Remove any other conversion kits from the wheel arm attachment bracket Insert the hitch arm by pressing the small button and sliding the arm into the wheel arm attachment bracket The large button should engage into the hole on the wheel arm attachment bracket Insert the securing pin down through the small rear hole in the wheel arm attachment bracket 4 4 Attaching Your Carrier to the Hitch Cup on Your Bicycle Place the CH 5 Hitch Ball into the Axle Mounted Hitch cup inserted from the for ward open end
17. ension Adjustments 5 1 5 Weather Cover Features eosar a a dan da D de dg Aaa 6 tO Rear Storage COMPANMCNG IIIA IA den ia oi ado do do tan a cdi die 6 17 cnid Placement SI sipi ii gi IA AA a ae de te d or da te i Parts Lists Cheetah 1 Che st a cee ean ae ale ee aa a hh AR An ae haa aw Baw dR 9 COCA 1 COUGAR 2 xtc ded ada ne D a de seas 10 Strolling CTS Kit wheels only ZOMMSIANGNOU PER PR 11 SOS D re NUNUA ee ee ee ee ee eee ee 11 Jogging CTS Kit IIN ANON IA IIIA EA pee bei Cit eh ee oe EA 12 CEE IE 0 ea ee ee a ee eee eee ee ee 12 Cycling CTS Kit 4 0 Reflectors and Flag Assembly naa teen ene wanawaua nana 13 4 1 Attaching Your New Quick Release QR Skewer amp Axle Mounted Hitch Cup to Your Bicycle 14 4 2 Attaching Your Axle Mounted Hitch Cup to Your Bicycle if You Have a Solid Axle Style Hub 14 AsO RAAM ASSEMDIY ii AA AA 14 4 4 Attaching Your Carrier to the Hitch Cup on Your Bicycle 14 X Country Skiing CTS Kit AA aa aa foe nn we eek eae aes ooh OW ord OT GME EM Ge oe Goh e ee bee ane eg oped deere aware eee 15 5 1 Shoulder Harness Adjustments wannwanawanzwnnnwnnwwnan 15 Hiking CTS Kit oO AUO wa AA a e EE E E ade ee IAA 16 6 1 Shoulder
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19. gs otherwise injury or death to you or to your passengers could result Only an experienced skier should use the X Country skiing kit Do not exceed the maximum load recommended for your carrier Important This weight may be too heavy for some skiers The extra length and width of the XC skiing kit will require additional attention while passing others on the Remove any other conversion kits from Insert the X Country skiing axle into the trail or skiing on narrower trails wheel arm attachment brackets Insert X hollow axle on the carrier Always use seat belts See ain le EO WARNING Failure to properly attach KC Never leave ce als in carrier 9 skiing kit arms and axles could cause ory monitor Pa Hh to Du the carrier to separate from you resulting SRE ee Te AE in an accident and serious injury or Do not X Country ski below 200C 5 1 Shoulder Harness Adjustments death Plastic windows can crack at these J low temperatures Never use your X Country skiing kit for down hill skiing and never tow it behind a snow mobile Use extreme caution on hills aggressive trails and when stopping Take the X Country skiing kit for a practice run weighted greater than your expected load with children and Cargo over more various terrain than you expect to ski until you are skilled in handling the X Country skiing kit Have another adult with you to assist you in case you run in to difficulties The
20. k side of the quick release skewer 3 1 Storage There are 3 straps attached to the outside of the storage compartment that you can use to attach the front wheel of your jogger to in the event you have purchased both a Cycling kit and Jogging kit but wish to keep the Jogging kit components with the carrier The wheel arms can be placed inside the storage compartment CYCLING CTS KIT Attach the reflector to the spokes Insert orange clip into reflector and over the spoke With a slot screwdriver turn the clip until reflector is tight and unable to shift Attach the red reflector to the left grommet on the rear of the back storage bag PLASTIC CAP LOCATION FOR FLASHING CLIP ON LIGHT Insert flag into hole located in the plastic cap on the upper left rear side of frame Slide flag down into hole until flag touches the bottom of the tube Note For additional visibility you may wish to purchase a battery powered clip on light from your local Chariot retailer This light can be connected to the top rear of the fabric sleeve left side sleeve 13 WARNING Read and understand all of the warnings otherwise injury or death to you or to your passengers could result Always use safety flag Do not operate the bicycle trailer without reading and understanding this manual Use extreme caution while trailering never exceed 25 km h and slow down to less than 10 km h around corners and
21. ls aux cas de negli gence ni ceux d utilisation des fins commerciales La garantie ne porte pas non plus sur la responsabilit pour dommages indirects la propri t ou aux biens ni la privation de jouissance Il s agit de la seule garantie accord e par CHARIOT CARRIERS INC et ses d taillants ou agents autoris s Aucune autre garantie ou condition r glementaire verbale accessoire ou autre y compris toute condition exigeant la conformit la description l usage souhait ou la qualit marchande n est sous entendue WARRANTY GARANTIE To validate your warranty and for contacting you for any future potential safety notices please complete the following information and send to Pour que votre garantie entre en vigueur fournissez les renseignements suivants et faites les parvenir a Chariot Carriers Inc Bay F 6810 6th Street SE Calgary Alberta T2H 2K4 CANADA You can also validate your warranty on line at www chariotcarriers com Name Nom Address Adresse City Ville Province or State Postal Code or Zip Code Code Postal Date of Purchase Date d achat Model Mode le Serial N de S rie l M YIA No Country Pays Telephone T l phone Store amp Location Magasin et Ville purchased a CHARIOT CARRIER for the following reason s J ai choisi CHARIOT CARRIER pour les raisons suivantes _ reasonable price prix raisonnable _ easy to assemble facile assembl
22. must always use seat belts Maximum tire pressure is 30 35 psi Care must be taken when folding and unfolding to prevent finger entrapment Never use your carrier to go up or down stairs or on steep hills When carrier is used in Jogging or Strolling mode please observe the following e Use wrist safety strap at all times Always use parking brake when the carrier is stationary Never in line skate with your carrier Maximum weight in the rear combined pockets is 2 2 lb 1 kg The carrier may become unstable if the pocket is overloaded When carrier is used in Cycling mode please observe the following Areflector that complies with CPSC regulations shall be visible on the rear of the trailer and on the side of the wheels Before each ride ensure the attached 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 Ride with extreme caution never exceed 25 km h and slow down to less than 10 km h around corners and on rough roads Use of a trailer changes the stability braking requirements and riding characteristics of your bike Always use flag for increased visibility Before the carrier can be used with the Cycling CTS Kit children must be at least 1 year old and able to sit upright unassisted Passengers must always wear a CPSC or CE approved bicycle helmet CARRIER MAINTENANCE CARE AND STORAGE
23. oading make the carrier less stable and more difficult to control Always fasten shoulder harness lap belt and crotch strap securely and tightly around children Periodically check placement of shoulder straps especially for a sleeping child Make sure children cannot put fingers into the wheel spokes Instruct children not to bounce rock or lean Do not leave children unattended in the carrier To insure a smooth ride keep tires inflated to the recommended pressure shown on the tire side wall Check tire pressure before each use Over inflating tires or use of high pressure tires can cause the carrier to overturn Use this carrier only with non motorized bicycles capable of supporting the additional load of the carrier and child Do not use your carrier on electric bicycles motorcycles mopeds automobiles or any other motor vehicle Check the information supplied with your bike to verify compatibility or ask your dealer Do not use a kickstand or other parking device to support the bicycle with a trailer attached Attaching a trailer can change the balance of the bicycle making kickstands ineffective The bicycle can fall over damaging it and the trailer Always use the high visibility flag supplied with the trailer Do not assume you have the right of way Do not pull your trailer in high traffic areas such as busy streets highways or anyplace it may be unsafe to ride with children Always verify that the folding brackets are secure and
24. rain than you expect to brackets and secure using safety snap hike until you are skilled in handling pins the carrier Have another adult with you to assist in case the carrier is too WARNING Failure to properly attach heavy hiking kit arms could cause the carrier to separate from you resulting in serious injury or death to the passengers Do not exceed the maximum load recommended for your carrier Important This weight may be too heavy for some hikers The extra length of the hiking kit and carrier will require more time and room to cross intersections and to negotiate corners Adjust the width of the waist belt so that the ee Always use seat belts hiker bars are spaced hip width apart Never leave children unattended in carrier Optional Secure the sternum strap and adjust its height and tension Note These adjustments are general guidelines Make the necessary adjustments to maximize your comfort 16 Adjust the front shoulder straps up or down so that the waist belt is level with your waist ACCESSORIES The following high quality Chariot accessories are available for purchase at your local Chariot retailer CHARIOT ACCESSORIES Hydration Kit Water bottles and brackets for Jogging Strolling Kits Jogging Brake Kit Brake and attachments for Cheetah 1 2 amp Cougar 1 2 Travel Bag 1 Heavy duty travel bag with wheel covers for single child carriers Travel Bag 2 Heavy duty
25. stallation 2 1 Storage Remove the 5 star knob from the wheel Thread the 5 star knob onto the threaded To store the wheels on the carrier when assembly and insert the threaded tube tube and tighten securely Repeat with the using another conversion kit turn the wheel upwards through the large hole in the wheel other wheel assembly upside down angled towards the arm attachment bracket back of the carrier Insert the threaded tube CAUTION Regularly check the knobs to downwards into the wheel arm attachment ensure they are tightened securely bracket Thread the 5 star knob onto the threaded tube and tighten securely WARNING Overloading the carrier with more than 2 2 lb 1 kg in the rear storage pouches can make the carrier unstable Failure to properly attach wheels could cause the wheels to fall off resulting in an accident and serious injury Direct impacts against the pivoting stroller wheels could cause damage to the wheel arm attachment brackets The following safety precautions should be followed otherwise injury or death to you or to your passengers could result Use wrist safety strap at all times Always use seat belts Always use parking brake when stroller is stationary Never in line skate with the stroller kit Never climb or descend stairs with the stroller Use extreme caution on hills 11 JOGGING CTS KIT 3 0 Installation Remove any other conversion kits from the wheel wheel arm attachment bracke
26. t Insert the wheel arms by pressing the small button and sliding the arm into the wheel arm attachment bracket The large button should engage into the hole on the wheel arm attachment bracket WHEEL BRACKET Close the quick release lever by push ing it flat against the wheel brack et When the nut is properly adjusted you will feel resistance halfway through tightening the lever Make sure the lever is closed towards the back of the Carrier Install the quick release axle through the wheels hollow axle with a spring on each side of the wheel Screw the nut onto the other side of the skewer axle WARNING Failure to properly attach wheels could cause the wheels to fall off resulting in an accident and serious injury Overloading the carrier with more than 2 21b 1kg in the rear storage pouches can make the carrier unstable The following safety precautions should be followed otherwise injury or death to you or to your passengers could result Use wrist safety straps at all times Always use seat belts Always use parking brake when stroller is stationary Never in line skate with the jogging kit Never climb or descend stairs with the jogging kit Use extreme caution on hills 12 Slide the wheel axle all the way into the wheel bracket dropouts With the quick release lever opened 90 to the wheel brackets ie pointing straight out hand tighten the nut on the bac
27. t shoulder harness and Velcro to upper seat frame so that harness does not interfere with seating the child 2 Seat child in carrier place crotch strap between the legs of the child and adjust so that the buckle is centered on child s lower chest 3 Place shoulder harness over child s head and slide ladder locks downwards to fit the harness snugly over the child s shoulders 4 Secure the bottom of the harness with the buckle on the crotch strap 5 Pull the loose strap ends from over the child s shoulders to snugly secure the top of the harness 6 Fasten lap belt buckle and tighten snugly WARNING Always adjust shoulder harness and crotch strap so they meet at child s lower chest Adjusting harnesses and buckles near your child s neck could cause serious injury or death 8 PARTS LIST Cheetah 1 DJ Part 40100144 41100226 41101290 40100425 40100426 40100722 40100626 40101514 40101515 40101281 40101282 40200106 50101733 50101305 31100409 30100410 41103032 40101311 40202011 40101740 33100401 41101929 PARTS LIST Cheetah 2 lt S lt K CHMDWODOVOZZ2 ACT TATMMIAS D Part 40100145 41100226 41101290 40100425 40100426 40100722 40100624 40101514 40101515 40101281 40101282 40200106 50101733 50101305 31100804 30100806 41103032 40100627 40101338 40202011 40101741 33100802 41101929 Part Quantity Upper Frame 1 LowerFrame
28. tered on children s lower chests Place shoulder harnesses over children s head and slide ladder locks downwards to fit the harnesses snugly over their shoulders BR Secure the bottom of the harnesses with the buckles on the crotch strap or Pull the loose strap ends from over the children s shoulders to snugly secure the top of the harnesses 6 Fasten lap belt buckles and tighten snugly ONE CHILD IN DOUBLE CARRIER Cougar 2 1 Remove both shoulder harnesses from ladder lock buckles 2 Install one shoulder harness in the center seat using the two center ladder locks See diagram at right Thread the shoulder harness straps up through the ladder locks pull over and towards yourself then thread straps back down through the ladder locks 3 Seat child in center seating position place the center crotch strap between child s legs and adjust so buckle is centered on child s lower chest 4 Place shoulder harnesses over children s head and slide ladder locks downwards to fit the harnesses snugly over their shoulders 5 Secure the bottom of the harnesses with the buckle on the crotch strap 6 Pull the loose strap ends from over the child s shoulders to snugly secure the top of the harness 7 Fasten lap belt buckle and tighten snugly WARNING Failure to seat single child in the center position on a double child carrier could cause the carrier to tip ONE CHILD SINGLE CARRIER Cougar 1 1 Lif
29. using carrier Failure to do so could cause the carrier to collapse To collapse the carrier pull the release disks and then push both the right and left lower backtube bars forward until the carrier is completely collapsed CAUTION Do not attempt to collapse carrier without first pulling the release disks HOLLOW AXLE 1 Depress the rubber cap on the wheel hub with your thumb and fully insert the clevis axle into the hollow axle Once fully inserted and secured you should hear a click sound Important To ensure the axle system is engaged properly test by trying to pull the wheel outwards after installing The wheel should be locked in its installed position If not do not use and take your carrier to your Chariot Dealer for servicing 2 Repeat all steps for the other wheel 4 1 2 Handlebar Instructions Insert both ends of the handlebar into the Depress both spring buttons and insert the To adjust handle bar height simply remove aluminum sleeves located at the upper rear handlebars fully into the sleeves Both spring the handlebar by depressing the spring section of the carrier buttons must pop out of the holes located buttons and pulling the handle bar out of the WARNING Failure to properly install the on the inner side of the sleeves to secure aluminum sleeve Rotate the handlebars the handlebar in place 180 and re insert the handlebars into the handlebars or use the wrist safety strap aluminum
30. waist belt comes adjusted in the largest Adjust the length of the XC skiing kit arms i e X Country skiing kit is too heavy setting however you may adjust to a narrow by sliding the inner tube out until the hole for the terrain you were expecting to er setting by removing the bolts and reattach on the inner tube lines up with the hole on Ski ing them to the rear grommets the outer tube Insert securing pin Make sure the length of the arms on your XC skiing kit are adjusted Securely attach the waist harness around Note The arms have 3 adjustment correctly to ensure that your skis or your waist with the buckle in front and the positions poles will not be in contact with the poles adjusted to your hip area carrier 15 HIKING CTS KIT WARNING Read and understand all of the warnings otherwise injury or death to you or to your passengers could result 6 0 Installation Never in line skate or run with the hiking kit Use extreme caution on steep hills aggressive trails and when stopping When descending use the handles for additional support Take the hiking kit for a practice hike Remove any other conversion kits from Adjust rear shoulder strap so that the point weighted greater than your expected wheel arm attachment brackets Insert where the strap inserts into the buckle is load with children and cargo over hiking kit arms into wheel arm attachment 75mm 3 inches below the base of your neck more various ter
31. zed dealer other wise this warranty is void CHARIOT CARRIERS INC reserves the right to repair or replace the warranted carrier This warranty does not apply to damages caused by misuse of this product accidental or intentional damage neglect or commercial use Excluded from this warranty is liability for consequential property or commercial damages or for damages for loss of use This constitutes the only warranty of CHARIOT CARRIERS INC and its authorized agents and dealers and no other warranty or conditions statutory parole collateral or otherwise including conditions requiring compliance with description fitness for purpose and merchantable quality shall be implied CHARIOT CARRIERS INC garantit le cadre contre tout d faut tant que le produit sera utilis et garantit aussi le tissu ainsi que le dispositif d attelage pendant un an a compter de la date de livraison du produit l acheteur d origine La pr sente garantie ne s applique pas aux roues ni aux pneus et elle n est valable que pour l acheteur d origine dans des conditions normales d utilisation Les r parations doivent tre effectu es par CHARIOT CARRIERS INC ou un d taillant autoris sans quoi la garantie devient nulle et non avenue CHARIOT CARRIERS INC se r serve le droit de r parer ou de remplacer la remorque La pr sente garantie ne s applique pas a des probl mes d coulant d une utilisation abusive du produit aux dommages intentionnels ou accidente
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