Chariot Carriers Comfort User's Manual
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1. If necessary the lower connecting strap of the shoulder padding can also be unstrapped and the shoulder padding can be turned over there as well Comparison of different adjustments of the shoulder padding for children of different heights Note The straps displayed in the following illu stration are present on all seats and are there to secure the Chariot baby seat There are special assembly instructions showing how this is fastened 1 2 2 Climate control in the basic unit Protection against insects when the weather cover is rolled up On the Captain XL Corsaire XL Cougar and CX the weather cover is attached by side zips near the opening Thread the end of the harness as shown through the belt buckles Make sure you check the belt buckles are tight For all other children the shoulder strap can be drawn through the upper flaps of the padding to prevent the padding being able to slip to the side To reconnect the shoulder strap see the illustration on the top of the page Triangular ventilating flap which is unfolded from the inside only Corsaire XL Captain XL and Cougar When fastened over the front the rear flap acts as a sun shield In order to take off the 2 1 cover com Mesh cover in the back Corsaire XL The model CX has tinted side windows pletely the handlebar must be and Captain XL only that can be unzipped and2. shoulder harness lap belt crotch harness Cabriolet Comfort and Cheetah After seating the child pull the shoulder harness through the O ring of the crotch harness Plug the clip into the buckle of the shoulder harness First adjust the crotch harness so that the O ring is located in the child s lower chest area Tighten the shoulder harness securely so that the child is safely fastened by the belt Fasten the lap belt Note Always make sure that the child feels comfortable If only one child is to be carried the manufacturer recommends placing him her in the middle of the seat This requires the conversion of one of the shoulder harnesses for use in the middle position applies to both trailer versions For the Corsaire XL Captain XL Cougar and CX models it is only necessary to refasten the padded shoulder harness into both of the middle fastex buckles for the Cabriolet Comfort and Cheetah models the shoulder harness needs to be unstrapped and restrapped in the middle position see the illustration on the next page Safety Recommendation Never transport your children without the safety belts being properly and fully adjusted otherwise your child could be seriously or even fatally injured in the event of an accident For small children the shoulder pad ding should be turned down at the top otherwise the shoulder strap cannot be sufficiently shortened
3. Buggy see also section 8 General Safety Instructions If you leave the buggy standing always secure it with the parking brake When pushing the buggy always use the wrist safety strap The brakes should not be used to control a rolling carrier to a halt When converting your Chariot from operation as a buggy to use as a trailer behind a bicycle the buggy wheels need to be inserted upside down into the hitch arm attachment bracket and be secured from below using the star knobs 24 5 The Hiking Kit ao N Parts supplied Drawbar with shoulder strap The assembled hiker base hiking kit example Cougar1 5 1 Fitting the Hiking Kit Push the short end of the drawbar into The holes in the drawbars are larger the attachment bracket Once the holes than the safety snap pins so that the of the attachment bracket and the draw drawbars can turn slightly around their bar are aligned with each other the end longitudinal axis in order to adapt to of the drawbar is visible push the secu narrow or wide hips ring pin from below through bracket and drawbar and lock it by pushing the clip over the pin The shoulder strap which is attached at the back strap on top for adjusting and at the hip strap itself in a similar way to that of a rucksack the height of the hip strap can be adjusted in three positions at the chest strap
4. detached detached If both zips are half undone the front half of the side window can be folded back and inserted behind the rear half The floor covering of the Chariot Sport models Cheetah Cougar and CX forms the seat cover too This special construction allows there to be a particularly low centre of gravity and good head room Note Using the Chariot in protracted heavy rain and or during longer journeys in the rain causes saturation of the external skin In unfavourable cases moisture can penetrate the seat area necessitating the wearing of suitable clothing by the chil dren The Cougar and CX have removable seat padding so that the children do not come into direct contact with the floor of the vehicle 10 1 2 3 Parking brake 1 2 3 1 Fitting the parking brake on the Cabriolet Corsaire XL Comfort and Captain XL Loosen the securing nut of the parking brake using a 13 mm wrench Put the passenger compartment on its roof please use a suitable surface and loosen both lock nuts off the brake bolts using an 11 mm wrench These bolts are the ones which are located closest to the rear of the transporter Place one of the two washers on the bolt of the parking brake and push both through the hole in the middle of the rear of the trailer Push the holes of both brake arms over the bolt on the right and left hand side Tighten the two lock nuts using an 11 mm wrench so that the brake arms
5. from below through the large hole in the hitch arm attachment bracket Safety Recommendation Screw the star knob onto the threaded area of the wheel bolt and tighten securely Repeat this on the other side The star knob has a plastic thread protector this means the wheel bolt is to be held tightly when turning off the star knob When fitting the star knob all that is needed is that the buggy wheel be pressed hard on the ground by apply ing pressure on the hitch arm attach ment bracket Repeat this on the other side When using the carrier as a buggy always put the wrist strap which is fastened securely on the left rear frame tube around your wrist see illustration for jogging kit ne _ If you wish to use your Chariot CTS in any other form than a buggy it is very easy to take the buggy wheels with you Simply insert them upside down into the hitch arm attachment bracket and secure them from below using the star knobs The fork arms need to point forwards The star knob has a plastic thread pro tector this means the wheel bolt is to be held tightly when tightening up the star knob When fitting the star knob all that is needed is that lateral pressure be applied to the buggy wheel so as to slightly twist the axle The fork of the buggy twin wheel must sit in both guide grooves of the hitch arm attachment bracket so that it can not be turned 23 4 2 Safety Instructions for the
6. hiker for pushing into the free grommets 6 2 Safety Instructions for the Skiing Kit see also section 8 General Safety Instructions e Only an experienced skier should use the carrier with skiing kit Take the carrier with skis for a practice run weighted with a load greater than that expected when carrying children and cargo over more varied terrain than you expect to ski until you are skilled in handling the carrier e Never use the skiing kit for downhill skiing and never tow it behind a snow mobile Use extreme caution on hills aggressive trails and when stopping Regularly monitor your children to ensure they are comfortable and warm Make sure the length of your drawbar is adjusted correctly to ensure that your skis or poles will not be in contact with the carrier Always make sure that the safety snap pin is fully pushed in and secured so as to prevent the transporter from accidentally slipping 27 7 The Walking Kit The assembled walker base walking kit example Cougar1 7 1 Fitting the Walking Kit Parts supplied Drawbar with waist strap The walking kit consists of the skiing kit drawbar and waist strap Please follow the assembly instructions as for the skiing kit see section 6 7 2 Safety Instructions for the Walking Kit 28 see also section 8 General Safety Instructions Always make sure that the safety snap pin is fully pushed in an
7. of the two sides of the vehicle or where only one side is loaded we recommend that the spring stiffness on each side be adjusted to the weight in question 1 2 5 Adjustable suspension on the Corsaire XL A Dismantling of the transport safety lock after unpacking This assembly step may only be carried out by a dealer assembling the trailer for the first time To remove the transport safety lock press down on the trailer from above so as to loosen the suspension Extract the transport safety lock from one side using pliers Safety Recommendation Do not extract the transport safety lock with your hand you might trap it Transport safety lock B Setting the stiffness of the springs As with the Cougar and CX see section 1 2 4 Please note Where there are different weights on each of the two sides of the vehicle or where only one side is loaded we recommend that the spring stiffness on each side be adjusted to the weight in question Adjustable suspension on the Corsaire XL 12 1 3 Folding the Basic Unit 1 3 1 Folding the Cabriolet Corsaire XL Comfort and Captain XL A Auto lock with release disks Releasing the disks of the auto lock To fold the base release both disks simultaneously and push the W frame forwards Tip Folding the transporter is easier with the parking brake engaged To remove the wheels see paragraph 1 1 3 1 3 2 Folding the Cheetah Cougar and CX To fo
8. the Base all types of hitch arms To insert the hitch arm depress the smaller knob and push the hitch arm in until the big button engages Nos 1 to 4 Safety note Insert the securing pin into the rear hole of the hitch arm attachment bracket and push against the pressure of the spring loaded ball as far as it will go The securing pin must be attached as well as the click system of the bicycle hitch arm A hitch arm that has not been secu red properly can come loose during travel This is extremely dangerous and can result in serious or fatal injury 2 3 Fixing the Hitch Arm on the Bicycle 2 3 1 Fixing the hitch arm with Chariot Universal hitch on the bicycle Note The Chariot Universal hitch is only suitable for bicycles with a round or oval chain stay with a tube diameter between 14 mm and 26 mm Guide the open hitch under the left hand side chain stay If a kick stand is attached to the rear of the bicycle this stand needs to be removed Both rub ber inserts of the hitch must be tight against the chain stay Guide the quick release Q R lever over the chain stay and press it into the groo ve of the hitch Close the lever down wards The securing pin of the Q R lever see illustration below must noticeably engage If the hitch can still be moved then open the Q R lever depressing the securing pin and rotate the lever clockwise Safe
9. will get injured If in doubt ask your specialist dealer The securing pin must be attached as well as the click system of the bicycle hitch arm A hitch arm that has not been secured properly can come loose during travel This is extremely dangerous and can result in serious or fatal injury Before starting always check that the hitch arm is properly secured by the safety strap which is screwed on the hitch arm attachment bracket The maximum permissible speed for towing a Chariot bicycle trailer is 25 km h Only take bends at walking pace Cycle carefully and avoid full braking When towing a trailer and decelerating using the front brake the bicycle especially its fork are put under high loads It is recommended that rider and trailer occupants wear approved cycle helmets BNever transport your children without the safety belts being properly and fully adjusted otherwise your child could be seriously or even fatally injured in the event of an accident Only cyclists who are experienced and strong enough may tow child carrying trailers Bicycle trailers must not be towed by motorized two wheelers Check tyre pressure before each ride Keep tyres inflated to 30 35 psi 2 1 2 5 bar When parking the outfit make sure it cannot tip over Attaching a trailer changes the bicycle s centre of gravity so that certain types of kick stands especially double leg kickstands cannot be used in connection with a trailer The bicycle could tip
10. 0 see also section 8 General Safety Instructions Before use read the User Guide carefully The bicycle rider must be older than 16 years Before setting off check that the trailer cannot come into contact with parts of the bicycle such as pedals and brakes etc Before setting off ensure correct assembly of all components in particular wheels and hitch arm Remember that the running characteristics of your bicycle will be changed when towing a trailer and that greater demands will be made of the brakes and load bearing capabilities of the frame If in doubt ask your specialist dealer We recommend that you fit mudguards and rear view mirrors to your bicycle Only children that can sit without support may be carried unless a Chariot approved child seat is used Always avoid going over obstacles kerbs etc with one wheel of the trailer only especially in bends the trailer might tip over even at a very low speed In the event of the vehicle tipping over the handlebar grip acts as a safety bar So keep it permanently installed even when using the transporter behind a bicycle Attach or detach the trailer to from the bicycle only when unladen Make sure the hitch is safely attached A hitch which is incorrectly fitted could become loose and could either slip sideways into the spokes or forwards in the direction of the bottom bracket during braking In both cases there is considerable danger that the cyclist and the trailer occupants
11. CRIA DETG Owner s Manual Carriers Inc i Cabriolet i Corsaire XL ii Comfort il Captain XL illii Cheetah I Cougar ili CX he Table of contents 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 3 1 1 4 1 1 5 1 1 6 1 1 7 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 1 2 3 2 1 2 3 3 1 2 4 1 2 5 1 3 1 3 1 1 3 2 1 4 1 5 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 3 1 2 3 2 2 3 3 2 4 2 5 3 1 3 2 4 1 4 2 5 1 5 2 6 1 6 2 7 1 7 2 The Basic Unitn E A aE aaan a aerat raea E adonan aa SEEE EnaA EE E i Ea Ea aiaei 4 Assembling the Basic Unit 4 Assembling the passenger compartment of the Cabriolet Corsaire XL and Comfort ssccecsecessececeecesesesseeesseeesseseseeees 4 Assembling the passenger compartment of the Captain XL nee 5 Unpacking and assembling the compartment for the first time ecccecseseseeseesecesseseeseseesesesesseseeeesessesesaesesaeseeseseeaesesieseeaeseeaees 5 Assembling and folding the compartment following initial operation 0 escececsecesseseeseceeseseesesseseeeseeseseesesesaeeeeseseeaesesseseeaeeeaes 6 Assembling the passenger compartment of the Cheetah Cougar and CX o0 essessssesessecessesesseseeseseeseeeseeeesesassesssesessesessesieaeees 6 Wheel assembly plastic wheels on the Cabriolet and Comfort c sccsssssesssssessssssesessssssesssesessescsesssnsscscsssnsesssscseseseescsesssssesseaees 6 Wheel asse
12. In Switzerland the bicycle kit comes as standard e The jogging kit 16 front wheel with two wheel arms converts the basic unit to a jogging stroller e The buggy kit an 8 buggy twin wheel converts the basic unit to a buggy The hiking kit drawbar with shoulder strap converts the basic unit to a hiker The skiing kit skier and drawbar with waist strap converts the basic unit to a sleigh hiker Corsaire XL Cheetah Cougar and CX The walking kit drawbar with waist strap converts the basic unit to a walker The following guide describes firstly how to assemble the basic unit using the example of the Corsaire XL After the explanation of the various functions you will find the instructions for fitting the accessories The guide applies to the other models as relevant Differences are highlighted separately If in doubt ask your specialist dealer 1 The Basic Unit The assembled basic unit example Corsaire XL Parts supplied Transport safety lock not Cheetah Folded passenger compartment two 20 wheels handlebar parking brake Cougar and CX 1 1 Assembling the Basic Unit 1 1 1 Assembling the passenger compartment of the Cabriolet Corsaire XL and Comfort Bice DA a RLN Lia After releasing the transport safety With one hand push the body further lock press the rear of frame using upwards with the other grip the W Engaged auto lock one hand downward
13. achment Weber E see paragraph 2 3 3 15 2 1 Fitting the Reflectors and Safety Flag When using the transporter as a bicycle trailer you must attach the front back and spoke reflectors as well as the safety flag Spoked wheels on the Corsaire XL Captain XL Cougar and CX Position the spoke reflector between Guide the plastic holder with its slot Fit two reflectors on each wheel as two outer spokes and an inner spoke over the inner spoke into the hole of shown to the right and left of the valve in such a way that the inner spoke lies the reflector and secure by tightening in the guide slot of the reflector it a quarter turn using a screwdriver Plastic wheel on the Cabriolet Comfort and Cheetah Screw two reflectors onto each wheel at the corresponding brackets For fixing the reflectors to the passen Fit the red reflectors in the rear Fit the white reflectors in the front ger compartment you need a Philips grommets grommets screwdriver Assemble the flag push it on the left hand side through the loop of the weather cover and insert it in the corresponding flap in countries where the traffic drives on the left the safety flag must be inserted in the flap on the right hand side For the Cheetah Cougar and CX the safety flag is inserted in a hole in the plastic cap of the rear frame tube not illustrated 16 2 2 Fixing the Hitch Arm on
14. at the front 5 2 Safety Instructions for the Hiking Kit see also section 8 General Safety Instructions Always make sure that the safety snap pin is fully pushed in and secure so as to prevent the transporter from accidentally rolling 25 6 The Skiing Kit for the Corsaire XL Cheetah Cougar and CX The assembled sleigh hiker base skiing kit example Cougar1 6 1 Fitting the Skiing Kit Fitting the skiing kit Firstly remove the wheel by pressing on the axle knob Insert the skier into the hollow axle while depressing the axle knob and ensure that the axle safely engages Parts supplied Skier and drawbar with waist strap i ES na Slide the drawbar into the drawbar attachment bracket 26 Once the holes of the attachment brak ket and the drawbar are aligned with each other push the securing pin from below through bracket and drawbar and lock it by pushing the clip over the pin The drawbar is adjustable for three lengths Pull out the inner tube and insert the securing pin when the holes of inner and outer tube are aligned with each other g IN If required the waist belt can be adju The combined use of skiing kit and sted tighter To do this loosen one or jogging kit allows it to be used as a both mounting bolts and screw them sleigh
15. ave therefore listed in the following table the important parts affected by wear and tear and have named typical contributing factors relating to use which may considerably influence wear limit Maintenance and care of bicycle trailers and jogging strollers Irrespective of Type of use e Intensity of use e Care and maintenance functional related wear occurs in bicycle trailers or jogging strollers in the components and parts listed in the following table Reaching the wear limit depends on how well the users have looked after and maintained the product as well as the particular type and intensity of use such as Mileage in km Temperature Loading of Salty air Passengers Contact with salt water Baggage Roads gritted with salt Type of ride e Storage Degree of acceleration and braking e Level of maintenance Fast cornering Service intervals Effects of the weather Means of maintenance UV rays Storage Humidity Servicing and inspection work Dirt Please look at the following table Wear factors You can see from this table which factors particularly affect the wear and tear on individual parts 30 Factors which particularly increase wear on bicycle trailers and jogging strollers Brake pads Brake cable stroller Hitch arm stroller Textile floors amp side walls Wear factors Loading of Passengers Baggage Type of ride Degree of acceleration and braking Fast cornering Influence of UV rays t
16. d against sagging With the tried and tested 5 point seatbelt system children up to 5 years old are securely but comfortably strapped in padded shoulder harness buckle of the shoulder lap belt crotch harness Tipp The seat restraints of the Corsaire XL Captain XL Cougar and CX De Luxe versions come with a padded shoulder harness The shoulder harness is fastened using two fastex buckles on the vertical straps above the seat backrest So that children can sit comfortably especially smaller ones loosen the fastex buckles of the shoulder harness place the child on the seat guide the shoulder harness over the shoulders of the child and secure it by faste ning the fastex buckles The crotch strap is fastened using a fastex buckle on the shoulder harness To fix the crotch harness connector in the buckle of the shoulder harness slightly lift the tab in the lower part of the shoulder harness First adjust the crotch harness so that the V area of the padded harness is located in the child s lower chest area Then tighten the shoulder harnesses on both sides equally so that the child is safely fastened by the belts The upper fastening point of the shoulder harness can be moved upwards on the vertical straps allowing adjustment to the height of your child Fasten the lap belt In order to facilitate entry of the child the padded shoulder harness can be velcroed in the upper seat area
17. d secured so as to prevent the transporter from accidentally rolling 8 General Safety Instructions Irrespective of any special use attention should always be paid to the following instructions Do not try to make any alterations to the carrier that are not described in this Owner s Manual Do not exceed the maximum load of 45 kg 99 Ibs for two seater models and of 34 kg 75 Ibs for the one seater models These loads include luggage Only transport children under the age of seven please observe the maximum load of 45 kg for the two seater Do not carry more than two children in the carrier Children should be old enough to wear a helmet and be able to sit upright without outside help or they should be strapped in a specially fitted baby seat accessory The child s head including helmet must not project above the upper frame Make sure that neither the child s limbs clothing shoe straps nor any toys come into contact with the moving parts of the carrier e Passengers must always wear seat belts Take care when travelling over uneven surfaces If the carrier is moved over an obstacle with one wheel only there is a danger of tipping it over regardless of speed In the event of the vehicle tipping over the handlebar grip acts as a safety bar so keep it permanently installed even when using the carrier behind a bicycle e Never leave children unattended in carrier e Always check on a regular bas
18. enance Care and Storage of the Chariot CTS 0 sccccccesessesesesesseseeseseeseseesesecsessesesesesesseseeseseeseseeseseesesesaeeesaeeesseeeeseeeeaes 29 9 1 PAIR FANT I cece sees che he eters ES EE EEE RE N ER PET EEE ce 29 9 2 Wells en OR Se nt E a eae ae entente Se at cee Noted 29 9 3 Fabric Assembly Floor Pan sssesssssssssssssssssesescsescscscsssssssssssessnessesacacscataesesssenesssssssssseneneasacacsessnssasssesessesensecacacacacanseaesesensseseseneaeaeseaeanes 29 9 4 StOrage AAE het ner Re AE RS ce tarte Ri int 29 9 5 SCr eWS and East ners HER NN Re tre rer tan nenten din es bess eed A T 29 9 6 General Maintenance 10 Warranty 28e E EEEE E EE E E EE E Ru ea 30 Congratulations on buying this child transporter You have decided to buy a product from the CTS series Child Transport System of the Canadian manufacturer Chariot Carriers Inc Your new child transporter stands out because of its excellent quality user friendliness high safety standards and great versatility The Child Transport System enables you go for bike rides walks or jogging with your children without having to park a fleet of special vehicles in the garage or basement It consists of a basic unit passenger compartment with chassis handlebar and two 20 wheels and at least one of the following accessory sets The bicycle kit hitch arm hitch front rear and spoke reflectors safety flag converts the base to a bicycle trailer
19. he weather Humidity Dirt Temperature Salty air Contact with salt water gt 2 Em 3 xx Roads gritted with salt Storage Influences on wear and tear x Moderate effect on wear and tear xx Strong effect on wear and tear xxx Considerable effect on wear and tear 1 If at all possible avoid exposure to strong sun light 2 If at all possible avoid long exposure to sun light 3 Avoid mould forming by storage in a dry place 4 No wear and tear if stored in a hanging position 5 Regularly check the air pressure 6 Cold At temperatures below 0 C the material gets brittle and may crack 31 C carriers Inc Date of issue 07 2005 www chariotcarriers com
20. he wheel axle and insert the clevis axle into the hol low axle until it engages Repeat this on the other side Check that the wheel cannot be pul led off 1 1 6 Fitting the handlebar for all models except CX Z 3 Push the handlebar into the upper open tube ends at the upper section of the carrier Depress both spring buttons simultaneously and insert the handlebar fully into the sleeves until the spring buttons engage The handlebar can be height adjusted for two different positions Depress the spring buttons pull out the handlebar rotate it 180 and re insert the handlebar into the sleeves 1 1 7 Fitting the handlebar on the model CX Push the handlebar into the upper open tube ends at the upper section of the carrier Depress both spring buttons simultaneously and insert the handlebar fully into the sleeves until the spring buttons engage Safety Recommendation In the event of the vehicle tipping over the handlebar acts as a safety bar So keep it permanently installed even when using the carrier behind a bicycle 1 2 Functions of the Basic Unit 1 2 1 Seat and safety belt The frames of all Chariot models are stiffened by an additional cross brace which also serves as an anchor point for the lap belts and for bracing the seat This is important when one child is placed in the middle or for two children of different sizes as the reinforced seat is thus protecte
21. is that your children are comfortable at the given temperatures 9 Maintenance Care and Storage of the Chariot CTS 9 1 Hitch Arm Check the hitch arm regularly for signs of damage e g cracks If there is any kind of damage whatsoever to the hitch arm then it must be replaced so as to prevent failure and the resulting risk of accident If in doubt consult your specialist dealer In the interests of safety the hitch arm should be replaced every three years see also Section 2 9 2 Wheels Have the wheels tyres rims tension of spokes axle bearing checked by your Chariot specialist dealer at least twice every year Clean the wheels regularly and give them a protective wax particularly just before the onset of Winter 9 3 Fabric Assembly Floor Pan Clean the fabric assembly and floor pan with domestic soap or a mild cleansing agent and warm water Never use thinners or benzine 9 4 Storage Store your Chariot CTS in a dry and well ventilated place Before storing your carrier it should be dry to prevent the growth of mould and the formation of marks from mildew Expose your carrier as little as possible to direct sunlight to prevent colours fading Do not store the trailer coupled to the bicycle over a long period of time Safety Recommendation As well as rubber tyres contain many chemical substances which improve their physical characteristics In unfavourable cir cumstances these substances may lead to staining of the tran
22. ld release the locks on each side Pull the auto lock disk and press the separately short curved frame tube forwards 13 1 4 The Rain Cover accessory not supplied as standard For each Chariot CTS a seamless rain cover is available To fit the rain cover on the upper frame remove the handlebar and push the two seals which are welded round the holes of the rain cover or the elastic loops depending on the model over the tube ends Re attach the handlebar see section 1 Attach the rain cover on the lower frame exactly as the combi cover which is supplied as standard On the Cheetah Cougar and CX two elastic ribbons situated in the right and left lower area of the cover are pulled round the horizontal rectangular tube and placed round the nut of the cover fastening 1 5 Special Functions of the model CX The rain cover is fitted correctly when the printed writing can be read from the outside This model is equipped as standard with a handlebar bag which can also be used as a child rucksack The handlebar bag is attached to a specially designed clip at the rear end of the passenger compartment as well to the handlebar itself by means of two straps 2 The Bicycle Kit f The assembled bicycle trailer base bicycle kit example Cougar1 For your Chariot CTS there is a choice of three different bicycle hitch arms with different hitches Fitting any of the hitch a
23. mbly on the Captain XL Corsaire XL Cheetah Cougar and CX rm 7 Fitting the handlebar for all models except the CX 7 Fitting the handlebar on the model CX inner 7 Functions of the Basie Unit ne Ae eee ae eee eee teas ass tens data E EA 8 Seatiand safety belt i c h ice crac I een res eco A rester ere ae 8 Climate Control in the basic unit 0 eessessssssssssssssssesescsescscscscscsescsesssesssesssessensesesacscscsssssssesenssssssesssacnesensecacaessssnssaseseatnesseeeneseaeaeanatess Parking brake Fitting the parking brake on the Cabriolet Corsaire XL Comfort and Captain XL Operating the parking brake on the Cabriolet Corsaire XL Comfort and Captain XL 11 The parking brake on the Cheetah Cougar and OX ie 11 Adjustable suspension on the Cougar and EX nn 12 Adjustable suspension ON the Corsaire XL inner 12 Folding the Basic U nt Ae tee tra ie Sse ea hd ald rt ee te 13 Folding the Cabriolet Corsaire XL Comfort and Captain XL cccsssessssssssssssesesssscsesssesssscscsesesssscscssssesssescsesesestacessnssacaeacssseaees 13 Folding the Cheetah Cougar and CX inner 13 The Rain Cover accessory not supplied as standard sn 14 Special Functions of the model CX o sssssssssssssscsesssssssscscsessssescscscsssssscscsesescscacscsesscsescacsseueacscacsesessescacacsessssescscseseeseacseanseseescseesseeearaeses 14 The Bicycle Kit cccccssseseseeeeeeees Fitting the Reflectors and Safety Flag Fixing the Hi
24. n stay Put the safety strap around the bicycle chain stay and attach the safety clip to the D ring of the hitch arm Warnings regarding both Chariot hitches When turning round or manoeuvring the outfit the angle between the towing bicycle and the trailer must not exceed 90 otherwise the hitch ball could be damaged overstretched 2 3 3 Fixing the Weber hitches on the bicycle Please read carefully the comprehensive manufacturer s instructions which are supplied by Weber with the hitch with adjustable kickstand Weber B and with the Weber hitch for rear axle attachment Weber E 2 4 Rear Battery Lights Accessory not supplied as standard PT re In the upper area of the rear cover there is a sewn on webbing strap on the right and on the left for attaching rear battery lights When using the trailer in the dark an additional rear light is required by law If only one battery light is attached it needs to be on the left hand side in direction of travel in countries where the traf fic drives on the left the battery light must be attached to the webbing strap on the right hand side Flashing lights are prohibited in some countries e g in Germany Note Please ensure when buying lights that they conform to the appropriate legal requirements of the country they are used in and also bear an approval mark e g K mark in Germany 19 2 5 Safety Instructions for the Bicycle Trailer 2
25. ns porter and the wheel slot pointing downwards Push the arm into the hitch arm attachment bracket To insert the wheel arms depress the smaller knob and push the wheel arm in until the big button engages A gt aK Push the Q R axle through the hollow wheel axle and screw on the nut Both Q R springs must be located on each side of the Q R axle in such a way that the narrower side of the spring points towards the centre of the rear wheel hub Tip the transporter backwards and rest it on the handlebar Then insert the wheel into the slots Close the Q R lever In order to ensure that the hub is clamped sufficiently in the slots the Q R lever must begin gripping as it moves from the open to the middle position and approaching the closed position you should clearly feel resistance as you tighten If it is too easy or too difficult to move the quick release lever tighten or loosen the Q R lock nut on the other side of the hub 21 Safety Recommendation On the Cheetah Cougar and CX you When using the carrier as a jogger always put the wrist strap which is fastened may conveniently attach the wheel of securely on the left rear frame tube around your wrist This prevents the trans the Jogging kit to the carrier if the porter from accidentally rolling Chariot CTS is to be used in any form other than a jogging stroller Note First of all dra
26. olding or opening of the bicycle trailer will not ent ail reversal of the above steps 1 1 2 2 Assembling and folding the compartment following initial operation For assembling and folding the Captain XL in the same way as with the Cabriolet Corsaire XL and Comfort see sections 1 1 1 and 1 3 1 1 1 3 Assembling the passenger compartment of the Cheetah Cougar and CX Assembling the base Push the hollow axle with your left hand downwards and at Auto lock with release disks the same time push the left frame tube upwards using your right hand Then pull the short curved tube backwards with your left hand pressing against it from above with your right hand Repeat this on the right hand side When pulling the short curved frame tube backwards the auto lock must noticeably engage 1 1 4 Wheel assembly plastic wheels on the Cabriolet and Comfort Put the passenger compartment on its side Insert clevis axle into the opening of the hollow axle Push the wheel axle in as far as it will go As you do this the securing peg of the hollow axle must audibly engage in the axle groove of the wheel Check that the wheel cannot be pulled off Removing the wheel With one hand pull the securing peg outwards with the other pull the wheel out of the hollow axle 1 1 5 Wheel assembly on the Captain XL Corsaire XL Cheetah Cougar and CX Put the basic unit on its side Press on the rubber cap of t
27. over or children who are entering or leaving the trailer could get injured Tipping over may damage the trailer hitch arm or the trailer hitch Always attach the safety flag to the basic unit before setting off Trailers even when folded must not be transported on the roof of a vehicle When used in the dark bicycle and trailer must be equipped with the correct lighting Never ride without the weather cover otherwise your child may be injured by insects dirt or grit thrown up from the road When converting your Chariot from operation as a buggy to use as a trailer behind a bicycle the buggy wheels need to be inserted upside down into the hitch arm attachment bracket and be secured from below using the star knobs The period of use for all hitch arms is limited to a maximum of 3 years Please replace your hitch arm after 3 years at the most and draw attention to this safety recommendation should you sell the trailer Where there are different weights on each of the two sides of the vehicle or where only one side is loaded we recommend that the spring stiffness on each side be adjusted to the weight in question 3 The Jogging Kit The assembled jogging stroller base jogging kit example Cougar1 3 1 Fitting the Jogging Kit x E Parts supplied Jogging kit 16 wheel and two wheel arms with click system Hold the wheel arm with the bar cur ving towards the centre of the tra
28. rms on the base takes no time at all and is the same for all hitch arms Safety Recommendation All aluminium hitch arms have been tested for safety by the manufacturers These tests include functional tests as well as load and fatigue tests We only use hitch arms which have withstood these tests without any problem Because it is difficult to determine the exact life time of a bicycle trailer and to know the actual loads to which the hitch arms will be subjected during this time there does remain a risk in theory and this cannot be excluded with absolute certainty that even a hitch arm which has undergone testing could fail if it is put under extreme load for several years To rule out this theoretical risk we have limited the period of use for all hitch arms to a maximum of 3 years Please replace your hitch arm after 3 years at the most and draw attention to this safety recommendation should you sell the trailer Parts supplied Parts supplied Parts supplied Bicycle kit Uni Chariot hitch arm Bicycle kit Axis Chariot hitch arm Bicycle kit Weber Weber hitch arm with universal hitch front rear and with axle mounted hitch and quick without hitch front rear and spoke spoke reflectors safety flag release front rear and spoke reflec reflectors safety flag You can either tors safety flag choose the Weber hitch with adjusta ble kickstand Weber B or the Weber hitch for rear axle att
29. s In this position there is enough space to insert the securing pin Please read also the sec tion Jogging Kit which contains furt her instructions on how to correctly operate a Q R lever Fitting the hitch cups on a bicycle with solid rear axle e g all bicycles with hub gearing Remove the existing nut and washer on the left hand side of the wheel axle Place the aluminium hitch cup with its opening pointing forward on the wheel axle and screw on the axle nut Depending on the hub type the exi sting washer needs to stay on the frame for fitting the hub as well as tor que values for fastening the axle nut see manufacturer s instructions The axle nut must be tightened on the axle thread by at least 5 full turns so that an adequate clamping force is ensured A thread which is too short can lead to accidental loosening of the rear wheel and thereby to damage and accidents If in doubt ask your specialist dealer 18 Attaching the trailer identical for quick release axle and solid axle Insert the hitch ball which is attached to the hitch arm from the front into the alumi nium hitch cup Pull the hitch ball to the end of the hitch cup Push the securing pin from the top through both holes of the aluminium cup and secure the pin by pulling the hole of the elastic ribbon over the protruding end of the pin Safety Recommendation Always attach the safety strap to the chai
30. s with the other frame and pull backwards During hand push the body upwards this procedure the auto lock must audibly engage in the left and right frame tubes 1 1 2 Assembling the passenger compartment of the Captain XL 1 1 2 1 Unpacking and assembling the compartment for the first time This assembly step may only be carried out by a dealer assembling the trailer for the first time On the Captain XL the upper frame tubes on each side of passenger compartment are of two part design So as to save space during transit from the factory to the dealer these tubes are not inserted together protective cap Unpacled from the box yet Take off the protective cap before Insert tube ends into one another unassembled assembly Final assembly The short piece of tubing at the rear that connects the W frame to the floor pan is of telescopic design To continue assembly first take off the The passenger compartment is then transport safety lock opened out in line with section 1 1 1 At the same time the short piece of tubing illustrated above gets pushed together Final steps in assembly At the clamp pull tight the strap hol Pull tight the looped strap Pull the 4 rear seat strap fasteners ding the tops of both side walls toget tight her at the same time as applying pres sure with the other hand from the out side The Captain XL is now ready for sale and from now on any further f
31. sparent side and front panels of the child transporter For this reason always store wheels in such a way that they do not come into contact with these transparent panels 9 5 Screws and Fasteners Make regular checks that the screws and nuts are fully tight and that all safety fasteners are correctly fitted 29 9 6 General Maintenance Look after your trailer All aluminium parts chrome or galvanised parts including all screw connectors should be regularly cleaned and protected using standard products for this purpose Ask your specialist dealer about suitable products for protecting your trailor 10 Warranty The statutory warranty covers defects Damage resulting from improper use use of force lack of maintenance or normal wear and tear is excluded from such a statutory defect warranty The period of statutory warranty depends on the law of the country in question Our products have components or parts which are also subject to natural wear and tear arising from normal use depending very much on the type and degree of use and also how well the product has been serviced and maintained In particular where there has been a lot of use day in day out and in all kinds of weather individual parts or components can reach their wear limit before the statutory guarantee period has expired Just because a product has become prematurely worn because of use it does not automatically mean the product is defective For your information we h
32. still have freedom of move ment Finally tighten the nut from the inside using the 13 mm wrench Before tightening insert the second supplied washer under this nut Again the bolt should still have freedom of movement 1 2 3 2 Operating the parking brake on the Cabriolet Corsaire XL Comfort and Captain XL carriers l waana Sarriren p a v ere ener tet Carriers ee When the brake is released the brake lever points to the right the brake lever points to the left hand side Both brake arms press on the tyre 1 2 3 3 The parking brake of the Cheetah Cougar and CX When the brake is engaged the joint of the brake protrudes over the frame and Parking brake Lock the brake by depressing the brake lever with the foot release it by pulling the lever upwards with the foot Note Should it not be possible to depress down the brake lever smoothly without resistance move the transporter slightly forwards or backwards Do not forcibly kick the lever downwards otherwise the locking pins could be bent 11 1 2 4 Adjustable suspension on the Cougar and CX Chariot adjustable suspension CAS After loosening the knob it is possible to move the bracket which surrounds both leaf springs The more you slide this bracket towards the wheel axis the stiffer the suspension becomes see diagram containing weight details on the upper spring Please note Where there are different weights on each
33. tch Arm on the Base all types of hitch arms ner 17 Fixing the Hitch Arm on the Bicycle rene 17 Fixing the hitch arm with Chariot Universal hitch on the bicycle ss 17 Fixing the hitch arm with Chariot axle hitch on the bicycle Fixing the Weber hitches on the bicycle ire Rear Battery Lights accessory not supplied as standard Safety Instructions for the Bicycle Trailer sise he JOgGING Kiti Bune Ait Seater landed aH indian Annie ailing dalled a a Fitting the Jogging Kita ee A el eee ea let end deb ee le a Safety Instructions for the Jogging Stroller The Buggy Kite 2525 e3ce A A hea ed Sia ail ads cH ld ARRAS nr ne 23 Fittingthe B gJgy Kitano 2 eA ae des ne ec ea 23 Safety Instructions for the Buggy rennes 24 WMhe Hiking KI 2522 nee dal cits Hid oiled Alina einai adie iin Aco Hadith eae seit 25 Fitting the Hiking Kit 22 2a eee en LU GR 25 Safety Instructions for the Hiking Kit nee 25 The Skiing Kit for the Corsaire XL Cheetah Cougar and CX 0 0 2 scccesscsessesesseseeseeeeseseseeeeaeseeaeseesesesseseeacsesaeeeeseseeaeeneaeseeaees 26 Fitting the Skiing Kit e a de ee ee ed 26 Safety Instructions for the Skiing Kit nn 27 he Walking Kiti snc 8828 ne eio adil nn nt NN auaeailinn da anal nn Adie 28 Fitting the Walking Kit cece a ees e Sel al tll eed ee ed ede Aa ARE 28 Safety Instructions for the Walking Kit sen 28 8 General Safety Instructions 5 42 M nent tele tenth sedi ethicdisteeed ala don cn eae 29 9 Maint
34. ty Recommendation Always attach the safety strap to the chain stay Put the safety strap around the bicycle chain stay and attach the safety clip to the D ring of the hitch arm Keep repeating this step until you can clearly feel resistance when tightening the Q R lever and the hitch cannot be moved anymore or be twisted out of position Please note Never turn the Q R lever when in the groove only when open Detaching the coupling see next page 17 Detaching the coupling Depress the securing pin of the QR lever open the lever push the axle upwards and remove the coupling downwards Remove the safety strap 2 3 2 Fixing the hitch arm with Chariot axle hitch on the bicycle Parts supplied Aluminium coupling for attachment on the rear axle quick release skewer Fitting the hitch on a bicycle with quick release axle on the rear wheel Remove the existing quick release ske wer Loosen the nut of the Chariot quick release Push the Q R axle through the hitch and then through the hollow axle of the bicycle s rear wheel The opening for the hitch ball must point forward Screw on the Q R nut on the other side of the Q R axle Both Q R springs must be located on the Q R axle in such a way that the narrower side of the spring points towards the centre of the rear wheel hub Safety Recommendation Close the Q R lever with the end of the lever pointing upward
35. w the upper belt tight Then secure the wheel using the right hand side and left hand side belts The wheel arms can be placed in the rear bag To help the vehicle run in a straight line The dropouts of the wheel arms are screwed on After loosening both screws the aluminium elbow near the two slots can be moved This is possible on both the right and the left side If the jogging stroller is pulling to the right the aluminium elbow on the right hand side must be moved forwards and the one on the left hand side backwards and vice versa Note Please ensure that your child does not stand on the wheel arms when entering or leaving the transporter If at any time you stop do not allow anyone to sit on the wheel arms Applying a load on either wheel arm causes the riveted aluminium axle sockets to loosen 3 2 Safety Instructions for the Jogging Stroller see also section 8 General Safety Instructions Do not inline skate with the stroller If you leave the stroller standing always secure it with the parking brake e When pushing the stroller always use the wrist safety strap The brakes should not be used to control a rolling carrier to a halt 22 4 The Buggy Kit The assembled buggy base buggy kit example Cougar1 4 1 Fitting the Buggy Kit 7a r Parts supplied Buggy twin wheels Unscrew the star knob of the buggy wheel and insert the wheel bolt
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