BOB Duallie MA0501A User's Manual
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1. press and hold the button down then lease lever Fig N 13 814 When the WZ brake is properly set the button will remain depressed and the lever will appear as shown in Fig 14 To ol release the parking Fig 17 AFOD correctly attached j U brake simply squeeze the brake lever and the button will pop up For the parking brake to work correctly it is critical that the brake be adjusted properly Squeeze the brake lever and verify that the brake pads contact the rim as shown in Fig 16 If they are misaligned use a 10mm wrench to loosen brake pad nuts slide pads into correct position and tighten securely The cable tension is pre adjusted at the factory yet the brake cable will need periodic adjustment as the cable stretches slightly and the black cable housing compresses over time To adjust cable tension there are two barrel adjusters in the brake assembly Fig 10 amp 13 To tighten the cable loosen the lock ring and turn the barrel adjuster in the counter clockwise direction Secure the barrel adjuster in the new position by tightening the lock ring against the caliper or brake lever body There should be a 3 16 5mm clearance between the rim and brake pads as shown in Fig 15 If gap is not equal on each brake pad you can reposition the brake on the frame by loosening the 10 mm nut Fig 16 with a 10mm wrench adjust to the gap shown in Fig 15 and retighten the same nut If you do not understand these i2. Handle Bar BOB is a company that produces high quality products which encourage a healthy outdoor car free lifestyle In addition to strollers we also make single wheeled cargo trailers Canopy Flap Slider Latch for bicycles See www bobgear com for our complete Seat Back Pocket line of products Before Shock Absorber attempting to assemble or use your new stroller read and understand these operating instructions completely to insure proper assembly and operation Frame Release Handle Shock Release Button Seat Tensioning Strap amp Brake Lever a Handlebar Release Lever a f Seat Pockets ee Seat Recline Adjusters N Canopy Drawstring s Sun Canopy s 5 Point Safety Harness i D Foot Well Fender amp Brake Assembly Swing aN If you are unclear on any point contact your u dealer or BOB before use p A F O D Anatomy of the Swing Arm Pivot Low Boy BOB Duallie A WARNINGS A Never leave children unattended in the stroller Failure to properly assemble or install the quick release wheels on this stroller may result in the wheels becoming detached while moving and a subsequent loss of control of the stroller Always use seat harness to avoid serious injury to child from sliding or falling out of stroller Never allow occupants to stand in stroller The parking brake is not designed as a stopping brake The brake should not be used to slow or stop the str
3. C Rinse thoroughly with clean water to remove soap then air dry Do not use detergent Regular maintenance should include Verifying tire pressure verifying that all screws and fasteners are tight and wiping parts clean with a rag To reduce the possibility of squeaks periodically apply a small amount of lubricant Triflow 3 in one or light sewing machine oil to the pivot axles and interior faces of the pivot brackets as shown in IDUALLIE MA0670 Fig 27 Apply Lubricant to Interior Faces of Bracket STORAGE It is best to store your stroller indoors when it is not in use This will prolong its attractive appearance Extended exposure to the sun s ultraviolet rays can fade and damage the fabric tires and plastic parts CARGO The Duallie is equipped with four small pockets for the kids a seatback pocket behind each seat and a Low Boy cargo pouch under the stroller Adding weight to the seatback changes the center of gravity of the stroller and increases the possibility that it will tip over backwards For this reason loads in the seatback pocket should never exceed two pounds 1 kg Although the seatback is padded it is important to remember that this is what your child leans against Never place sharp or injurious objects into the seatback pocket Maximum load for Low Boy is 10 Ibs 5 5 kg Lubrication Points LIMITED WARRANTY BOB Trailers Inc takes pride in its workmanship and strives to m
4. OR MAINTENANCE AFTER SHIPPING AGE RECOMMENDATIONS tt is recommended that your child be a minimum of 6 to 8 weeks old before riding directly in the stroller seat Young babies incapable of holding their head up must be provided additional head and neck support to ride safely For jogging and off road use children should be at least 6 to 8 months old Children develop at different rates Consult with your pediatrician regarding the suitability of the stroller use with your child ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Reference Fig 1 as it describes the various parts of the Duallie stroller 1 UNPACK Remove stroller stroller wheels front fender and front quick release from packaging Plastic packaging material was used to protect the front fork dropouts the front wheel axles and the shock slider brackets Remove these plastic pieces Release Button Position 1 Position 2 Swingarm in unfolded position with shock in position 1 2 SWINGARM Rotate the swingarm away from the front of the stroller until the shocks engage in the first position Fig 2 Each shock locking pin will snap and lock into position 1 3 HANDLE Rotate the stroller handle up to the fully open position Slider Latches will lock into place Fig 3 Handlebar Release Lever 4 REAR WHEEL Place the rear wheel quick release lever in the open position as shown in Fig 4 Insert the rear wheel s stub axle into t
5. for kids of different weights The two positions are shown in Fig 2 Position 1 is intended for total loads up to 50 Ibs 22 5 kg while position 2 is intended for total loads from Stroller with handle folded 800 893 2447 www bobgear com email info bobgear com Phone 208 375 5171 Fax 208 375 5172 BOB Trailers Inc 5475 Gage St Boise Idaho 83706 50 to 100 Ibs 22 5 to 45 kg The Duallie features a sliding track and spring loaded shock pin that automatically locks in place when it aligns with either of the two shock positions Shock position adjustments should be made with the stroller unloaded The shock Release Handle will lock into position 1 when AFOD unfolding the stroller To use Unbuckled the stiffer shock position move Fig 24 the shock f ition 1 t soutien 2 a a io Pull handle upwards sharply to fold shock release button Fig 2 with one hand and with the other hand lift slightly and pull the shock backward When the shock pin is properly aligned in position 2 the pin will snap into place Repeat this process for the second shock To move the shock from position 2 to position 1 reverse the above process for both shocks 14 FOLDING Remove children from stroller Remove the contents of the Low Boy cargo pouch Unbuckle the AFOD strap Fig 17 The shock absorbers must be in position 1 Fig 2 before folding Press both the right and left handlebar release levers Fig 3
6. This step should be performed more than once to make sure the stroller was not biased left or right by the pushing action d If the stroller consistently pulls to the left or right when pushed straight proceed with the steps below until tracking is satisfactory Fig 1 illustrates how to interpret the results Reference convention Left and right are described as viewed from the operator s frame of reference behind the stroller Example The parking brake lever is on the left side of the handlebar 5 Rotate the front axle Often tracking can be corrected by simply rotating the front wheel axle a Open the front wheel quick release step 6 of the Owner s Manual Rotate axle 90 degrees in dropout Fig 2 and retighten quick release b Perform roll testing again If the stroller still consistently pulls to the left or right when pushed straight proceed to next step 6 Reorient the front wheel Many times the tracking can be corrected by removing the front wheel and flipping it around and reinstalling it a Open the front wheel and front brake quick releases step 6 of the Owner s Manual Remove the front wheel and flip it around so the quick release lever is on the opposite side Fig 3 Reinstall the front wheel secure the wheel and brake quick release levers b Perform roll test again If the stroller still consistently pulls to the left or right when pushed straight proceed to next step 7 Fine tune trackin
7. and fold the handlebar forward as shown in Fig 23 Locate the frame release handle underneath the seat Fig 24 and pull upwards sharply This will allow the lower frame to fold together as shown in Fig 25 The folded stroller can be made even more compact by removing the front and rear wheels To remove the front wheel open the brake quick release Fig 10 open front wheel quick release then pull the wheel forward see section 6 Note that it is often easier to open the brake quick release before you fold the handlebar The rear wheels are removed by opening the rear wheel quick release Fig 4 and pulling each wheel directly to the side The Wrist Safety Strap can be used to lock the stroller in the folded position for transport and storage With the stroller folded loop the end of the wrist strap around the handlebar and back to the cross tube and fix the Velcro surfaces together Fig 26 Stroller in fully folded position Wrist Strap Velcro Fig 26 Secure stroller in folded position 15 TIRE PRESSURE IMPORTANT Check tire pressure before every use Keep all tires inflated to pressure specified on plastic rim or within the range embossed on the sidewall of the tire usually 25 35 p s i 16 STROLLER CARE and MAINTENANCE The fabric is 100 polyester with a stain resistant treatment that makes cleanup easy Use a sponge with a solution of mild soap and lukewarm water maximum temperature of 100 deg F 38 deg
8. anufacture the best products possible Therefore we warranty our Duallies against defects in material and workmanship subject to the conditions listed below Since no product is indestructible it does not cover defects attributable to or resulting from normal wear abuse or alteration Frame is warranted for 5 years Components and fabric are warranted for one year Warranty is only valid for the original purchaser Proof of purchase is required to exercise this warranty Labor and freight charges are not included Normal wear neglect abuse accidents improper assembly or maintenance or the installation of parts or accessories not compatible with the original intended use of the stroller as sold are not covered by this Warranty Warranty claims must be made through an authorized dealer This warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of the defective part BOB shall in no event be responsible for consequential or special damages This Limited Warranty is the only express or implied warranty applicable to BOB Any implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness shall be limited in scope and duration in accordance with this limited warranty STROLLER ACCESSORIES BOB offers a complete line of accessories for your Duallie Stroller Visit our website for full details soecs and images www bobgear com HANDLEBAR CONSOLE At your finger tips storage for two water bottles or drinks and other s
9. below Tracking Adjustment Instructions The fine tuning of desired tracking should be performed in the following sequence 1 Confirm the rear wheels are installed correctly Refer to step 4 of the Owner s Manual for installation instructions 2 Confirm the front wheel is installed correctly Refer to step 6 of the Owner s Manual for correct installation instructions When tightening the quick release make sure the front wheel is pushed straight and equally toward the back of the dropouts 3 Check the tire pressure making sure the tire pressure is exactly the same on all three tires 4 Roll test the stroller as described below It is recommended you have someone assist with this task in order to catch and return the stroller Fig 1 illustrates the roll test process Top View Of Stroller Stroller pulls to left Wheel axles Stroller pulls perpendicular to right to straight line D ee Fig 1 Stroller Roll Test a Empty the stroller Do not roll test with a child or any occupant in the stroller b Find a location on level ground approximately 16 ft long It is helpful to use an existing straight line as a frame of reference such as the edge of the sidewalk or a painted line in a playground c Align the stroller so the rear wheels are perpendicular to the straight line Push and release the stroller trying carefully not to influence its direction to the left or right so it rolls straight down the test path
10. ealer or call BOB Brake amp Fender lt Mounting Screw Brake Pad a Fork ra Dropouts lt Quick Release Open Fig 11 Front fork dropouts shown with wheel in position Adjust nut snug with Quick Release in open position Fig 12 Quick Release in the closed position and parallel to fork tube 7 PARKING BRAKE The brake is a parking brake it prevents the stroller from moving e while loading and Brake Lever SAA unloading it The Body O N Parking BrakeButton parking brake is not AS Fia 13 designed as a g stopping brake Do not use the brake to slow or stop the stroller The brake is intended to park the stroller on flat surfaces not on inclines Never leave your children in the stroller unattended Brake lever Lock Ring Barrel Adjuster N E i B a O y Parking BrakeButton Fig 14 CD Brake lever in the set position with button depressed OWNER S MANUAL with or without the parking brake set After installing the front wheel the brake caliper will need to be placed in the closed position Close the brake quick release Fig 10 by squeezing the brake pads against the wheel with one hand then rotate the brake quick release lever in the BT SQ counter clockwise 4 y direction with your Fa other hand until it Brake Pad TN points downward Nut IN To set the parking i Fig 16 Brake pads shown aligned to rim i brake squeeze the brake lever and 7a
11. er of the seat the webbing loops over the handlebar cross tube and connects to a ladderlock buckle Under the ladderlock buckle there is a tensioning strap Pull on this strap to increase the tension Fig 20 Connect Sternum Strap Seat Reclining Ladder Locks 11 SEAT SAFETY HARNESS Set parking brake before placing child in stroller To secure your child in the seat put one shoulder strap over each shoulder and snap the male buckle into the female receiver on the crotch strap Fig 18 Adjust shoulder straps to be snug and secure Fig 19 Connect and adjust the sternum strap red see Fig 20 WARNING Never place passengers in the stroller without securing them in the harness Unrestrained passengers can affect the control of the stroller Passenger weight limit 50 Ibs 22 5 kg per seat Passenger height limit 44 in 112 cm gt Reclining A Strap Loops Fig 22 Seat in fully reclined position 12 RECLINING SEAT Set parking brake before making any seat adjustments To recline the seat rotate the ladder lock buckles Fig 21 forward thus releasing the reclining straps To raise the seat pull the reclining strap loops until you obtain the desired position The seat back can be adjusted to recline anywhere between the fully upright position and the fully reclined position Fig 21 amp 22 13 SHOCK ABSORBERS The suspension system features two shock positions to provide a comfortable ride
12. g of stroller is accomplished by using the adjustment knobs shown in Fig 4 Wheel Reoriented With Quck Release Lever On Opposite Side If your stroller pulls to the right proceed as follows a Open quick release lever on front wheel step 6 in the Owners Manual It is not necessary to remove the front wheel b Turn the right knob clockwise 1 full turn as shown in Fig 5 thereby pushing the right side of the wheel forward Retighten quick release c Repeat Roll test If stroller still pulls to the right repeat steps A and B If your stroller pulls to the left proceed as follows a Open quick release lever on front wheel step 6 in the Owners Manual It is not necessary to remove the front wheel b Turn the left knob clockwise 1 full turn as shown in Fig 6 thereby pushing the left side of the wheel forward Retighten quick release c Repeat Roll test If stroller still pulls to the left repeat steps A and B a ig Adjust Knob Fig 5 Adjust Knob Fig 6 pin Knob TETA 1 Full turn ULUM el DPS Fig 5 Right Adjust Knob Turn Knob Clockwise 1 Full turn JL Y Fig 6 Left Adjust Knob
13. he hole in the rear dropout If the axle does not slide in easily loosen the quick release adjusting nut Fig 4 by hand Re insert the axle fully into the rear dropout until the axle shoulder or snap ring on the axle comes in contact with the dropout Fig 5 Move the quick release lever to the closed position Fig 6 The word CLOSE should be clearly visible and the quick release lever should almost touch dropout Quick Release Lever In Open Position a Adjusting Nut Fig 4 Rear wheel Quick Release with lever in open position 800 893 2447 www bobgear com email info bobgear com Phone 208 375 5171 Fax 208 375 5172 BOB Trailers Inc 5475 Gage St Boise Idaho 83706 When properly adjusted it will f require considerable e torque 80 105 in lbs Dropout 4 or 9 12 Nm to close Riv the lever If you do C a S not feel this Re Snap Ring or resistance too loose or too tight return Axle Shoulder the quick release lever back to the open position Fig 4 and adjust the adjusting nut clockwise to tighten counterclockwise to loosen Move the quick release lever to the closed position Fig 6 NOTE Follow all instructions exactly If you are unsure a Fi how to operate the quick release consult your dealer or contact BOB Fig 5 Rear wheel properly installed left side shown Quick Release g 6 Quick release in the closed position right side sho
14. mall items 4 Velcro straps for easy attachment WARM FUZZY Warm Fuzzy Seat Insert The ultimate in plushness amp comfort Thick polypropylene fleece will give you and your child a warm fuzzy WEATHER SHIELD Your little one will be dry amp comfortable in bad weather strolling with the BOB Weather Shield SUN PROTECTOR Reduces up to 65 of solar heat and glare as well as UVA UVB rays Also protects children from brisk winds and flying insects BOB Trailers Inc 2005 TRACKING INSTRUCTIONS MA0501A 800 893 2447 www bobgear com email info bobgear com Phone 208 375 5171 Fax 208 375 5172 BOB Trailers Inc 5475 Gage St Boise Idaho 83706 We have added an enhanced feature to our jogging strollers that allows the customer to fine tune the tracking of their stroller This document is designed to supplement to the Owner s Manual Proceed with initial setup and use of your stroller and only refer to this document if you believe there is a tracking problem with your stroller All fixed three wheeled vehicles can be easily influenced to deviate from a straight path In some cases strollers can have or develop a tendency to pull to the right left due to many different factors including tire pressure wheel installation road conditions and manufacturing tolerances If you find your BOB stroller to significantly track or pull to the left or right during use on flat terrain follow the sequence of instructions
15. nstructions or feel the brake is adjusted incorrectly take the stroller to your dealer for proper adjustment If your brake pads Fig 10 are worn see your dealer for replacements 8 AFOD With the stroller in the fully open position Shoulder Fig 1 attach the AFOD Strap Anti Fly Out Device Crotch around the cross tube with s Strap the plastic buckle Fig 17 Buckle It is important that the AFOD is always properly secured when using the stroller as it is part of the child s seat restraint system It is however necessary to release the AFOD in order to fold the stroller Fig 18 Place straps over shoulders and secure to buckle 9 SUN CANOPY The Duallie features an independantly adjustable two position sun canopy for each seat To fully open a canopy rotate the assembly forward until the fabric is taut The rear canopy flap should be freed from the Velcro to give additional sun protection To reduce the size of a sun canopy pull the canopy toward the handlebar The additional fabric can be gathered by pulling the canopy drawstring Fig 1 and securing the cord lock Shoulder Sternum Strap 10 SEAT TENSIONING The seat compartments are divided by a section of nylon webbing that runs the length of the stroller From time to time it may be necessary to increase the tension of the webbing To adjust the tension start with handlebar in the fully open position as shown in Fig 3 At the top cent
16. oller The brake is intended to park the stroller on flat surfaces not on inclines Never leave your children in the stroller unattended with or without the parking brake set Do not attach parcels or bags to the handle or frame of stroller except those recommended by BOB as stroller can become unstable and tip over The maximum load of the Duallie stroller is 100 Ibs 45 kg Do not exceed maximum load occupant plus luggage weight as stroller will become unstable Do not place sharp objects in the seatback pocket as your child leans against this and can be injured as a result When starting out always make sure the child s hands and feet are away from wheels Follow instructions and use care when folding and unfolding stroller to prevent finger entrapment see section 14 The Duallie stroller is not equipped for use after dark If you intend to use at night we recommend installing a lighting system available through your local bike shop We do not recommend wearing roller skates or inline skates while pushing stroller Do not use stroller on stairs or steep inclines Stroller can tip over resulting in injury Never pull a loaded stroller backwards up stairs Doing so could damage the suspension system leading to frame failure and serious injury to the user and or the occupants Always use Wrist Safety Strap BOB IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR INJURY DAMAGE OR FAILURE THAT RESULTS FROM OWNER S FAULTY ASSEMBLY
17. wheel Open the brake quick release Fig 10 by squeezing the brake pads together with your right hand and pulling down and then rotating the brake quick release lever outward with your left hand The front fork s dropouts a are slotted to receive the front Adjusting wheel Fig 11 Slide the wheel Nut into the dropouts so that the quick release lever is on the left hand side of the stroller Make sure the wheel is centered in the frame and that the axle is touching the back of the dropout slot Securely tighten the wheel in place as follows With the quick release lever in the open position Fig 11 tighten the adjusting nut clockwise until it comes in contact with the dropout Move the quick release lever to the closed position Fig 12 This should require significant pressure If you do not feel significant resistance turn the quick release lever back to the open position Fig 11 and hand tighten the adjusting nut by one or two more turns in the clockwise direction until snug Move the quick release lever toward the closed position Fig 12 The word CLOSE should be clearly visible and the quick release lever should be parallel to the fork tube It should require considerable torque 80 105 in lbs or 9 12 Nm to close the lever when properly adjusted NOTE Failure to properly adjust quick release may result in wheel loss and serious personal injury If you are unsure how to operate the quick release consult your d
18. wn 5 FENDER INSTALLATION Before installing the front wheel you will need to attach the fender The two attachment screws can be found already installed on the frame Fig 7 Metal Tab Hole Remove the two fender mounting iene aaa a screws You may Plate Hole O wish to remove a AN A fabric screw right N f De f j Ea or left to give better 7 m access to the cross tube fender screw Align the hole in the eri metal tab of the Hole fender with the threaded hole in the center of the front cross tube and install screw Fig 8 Align the hole in the plastic fender with the hole in the brake mounting plate and install screw Fig 8 Center fender on stroller and tighten both screws Fender Hole 6 FRONT WHEEL Fig 9 shows the anatomy of the front wheel quick release Remove the adjuster nut and one spring from the quick release and install the quick release rod into the wheel axle Install the spring Small end towards the center of the wheel and screw on the adjuster nut by turning ina clockwise direction Tighten the nut only three turns final adjustment will be made Adjusting Nut Quick Release Lever J Springs Cam Housing Fig 9 Front Quick Release Anatomy after the wheel is installed As the stroller s Barrel tires are wider ul neter than the rims and as the brake pads are adjusted to the rims the brake caliper will need to be opened before mounting or removing the
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