Chariot Carriers Cougar 2 Stroller User Manual
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1. OWNER S MANUAL GUIDE D UTILISATION Revised 10 12 04 www chariotcarriers com 51100463 G afd IETS Ine 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 EE RE EO dak gota raha ORE EE EA tr dua dus aces naan gan eaten am een 2 Carrier Maintenance Care and Storage oc EE EE ck ea bene GE EE ES EE SG EE ewe RR ee RR ee RA ee RE Re RE Re RR IR RE RR ape nn 2 Safety GUICINES N EE beds EE OO wae EE 3 Chariot Carrier CTS Ready Chassis Assembly TO Folding and Unfolding tie Camiel ss EE finies EE RR EERDER GER SE ORE teens aaa a ne need 4 151 Wh l ASSembIy OO ORN ER EE HO OR eee een 4 1 2Handi bar Instructions 2 48 N ded edged a A PU RAR OE nat 5 13 Parking Brake InStrue tions lis ii isa ds et AS Rate re han eee hae ee ee Re Re re 5 14 SUSPENSION Adiustments se EE EE EE S2. 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 Move 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 o
3. 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 overloading 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 cha
4. 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 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 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 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 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 Hardware and Fasteners Regularly inspect nuts and bolts to ensure they are tightened sec
5. 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 des probl mes d coulant d une utilisation abusive du produit aux dommages intentionnels ou accidentels aux cas de n gli 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 fo
6. 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 Crom levee inet same position range however it is possible 1 to have them set to different positions if a EE a 34kg 225 34kg 11 225kg Olie chid 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 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 comer 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 comers of the frame RAIN COVER BACK PANEL During cooler temperatures use the rain cover to keep your child warmer 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
7. 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 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 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 Secure the front of the handlebar bag to the aluminum sleeves located at the upper rear handlebars fully into the sleeves Both spring clip on the back of the carrier s cover Wrap section
8. upper frame and re install the weath er cover 1 6 Side Window Removal 1 7 Rear Storage Compartments Triers inc we RE SERE Your CX carrier is equipped with mesh windows Your Chariot carrier comes with three separate rear storage bags The first 1 is the that provide maximum ventilation when the clear rear cargo mesh storage area located directly behind the seat The second 2 storage plastic windows are removed There are two zip area is located on the lower backside of the carrier The third 3 is a small wallet pock pers that need to be unfastened to remove the et located inside the mesh storage The maximum capacity for both storage compart plastic window Once removed place the win ments is 1 kg 2 2 Ib dows in the rear storage compartment The side window can be partially zipped open to allow for some ventillation without fully removing the win dow 1 8 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 CX 2 Your CX carrier comes 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 adjustm
9. with the carrier HIKING CTS KIT 6 0 Installation Remove any other conversion kits from wheel arm attachment brackets Insert hiking kit arms into wheel arm attachment brackets and secure using safety snap pins WARNING Failure to properly attach hiking kit arms could cause the carrier to separate from you resulting in serious injury or death to the passengers Adjust the front shoulder straps up or down so that the waist belt is level with your waist 6 1 Shoulder Harness Adjustments Adjust rear shoulder strap so that the point where the strap inserts into the buckle is 75mm 3 inches below the base of your neck Adjust the width of the waist belt so that the hiker bars are spaced hip width apart 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 WARNING Read and understand all of the warnings otherwise injury or death to you or to your passengers could result 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 weighted greater than your expected load with children and cargo over more various terrain than you expect to hike until you are skilled in handling the carrier Have anothe
10. E EE 13 9 1 Shouldertarniess Adjustments se ores rater eh bg EER ee ee ene SEE EIE EE GEE DEE ES Ee Se be ge dd 13 Hiking CTS Kit 6 0 lnstallation ei ER RE N EE BE EG dde ee WIS RNEER Ee AE Ge Ate aon 14 6 1 Shoulder Hamess Adjustments EER EER BEER BERE EER SR beg be EER EE ek be Reg EG RE GR EL DE RR Re RR ee EEA AARAA 14 AGEBSSOINES BRA de GE Re agen Gk Grn Gu GE ON 15 es AR RO AR OO EE OR ON NE OR N N OE EE 15 French Instruction Manual 22242844 400 Veoh Ee in DE EER BE EE BE DE ER DE De ER ER de EEE Re ge Be GE RE EG DE ER 16 Limited Lifetime Warranty vor EE DER pent ee ER Ak oto Pin Ek EE EE EE RE EE EE DE EG heh EE EG EE Pe 31 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 ca
11. ERE SEE EE pee Re N ee RR AE EE ER ES ENE EER EN ENE EER EE a do de ee 5 To Weather Cover Features WESE E SERE SEE GE etats Re el ge Re eo EE no doe doo anna dada 6 1 6 Side Window Removal ii RUE ESE SERE RE RE RE RE EE od ER oe ME ee een RE ROER RE RE AE SE ae DES BR RR RR RR RR ee 6 1 7 Rear Storage Compartments iss EE EER ER ER bdo RE oe He Ee KA Ke Re Ee ent das ea ee GER RR RR RR RR RR ad 6 1 8 Child Placement and Seatbelts ss EER SE RE EE RR EE BEE EE EES SORG R ER REDE RE bk ed ER BR BR T Parts Lists CX OR D EE EE A EE ena erate OE 8 Strolling CTS Kit wheels only OEA a aE eek EEE neck EE TE E EE E ne A EEA EEE AE ET 9 So E aE EEA EEEE EE E EEE EE E E E E AE A A A EEEE ER 9 Jogging CTS Kit 3 0 Installation ss EE en SES en MAN a LE EER be EE bee BEE DER EE EA tadadaas tage AR RR EA ES 10 ES ER AN OO N ON N EE EE OE OE ad 10 Cycling CTS Kit 4 0 Reflectors and Flag Assembly ee ee ee EDA N 11 4 1 Attaching Your New Quick Release QR Skewer amp Axle Mounted Hitch Cup to Your Bicycle 12 4 2 Attaching Your Axle Mounted Hitch Cup to Your Bicycle if You Have a Solid Axle Style Hub 12 4 3 Fliten Arm ASSEMDIY ss EE eat AG wee EE DE EE Oe DEE DEE kee asad nado mad uaa KEER EES N EE EN REN 12 4 4 Attaching Your Carrier to the Hitch Cup on Your Bicycle Ee eee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 12 X Country Skiing CTS Kit AE ie EE O
12. ame Left 1 Back Frame Right 1 Back TUDE sas SE LR EE EE RR 2 Seat Frame is oe Pike tee bh gee Bed es 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 Alloy Wheel ii cece EE GER GE Ed laukinn 2 Glevis Axle ie ose EE ER Oe EA RE DE GEE Ee 2 Weather Cover 1 Fabric Body 1 Axle Adapter 2 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 CX 2 Part 40100147 41100225 41101290 40100425 40100426 40100722 40100624 40101514 40101515 40101281 40101282 40200304 50101734 50101305 31101004 30101004 41103032 40100627 40101339 40202011 40101736 33101003 41101929 X Z lt C1WmDDUTOZETA LONMOUO gt D Part Quantity Upper Frame 1 Lower Frame 2 Lower Frame Bracket 2 Back Frame Left 1 Back Frame Right 1 Back Tube 2 Seat Frame ie SE ob di item 1 Wheel Arm Attachment Bracket Left 1 Wheel Arm A
13. de 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 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 751b 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
14. ders 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 CX 1 1 Lift 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 CX 1 Part 40100146 41100225 41101290 40100425 40100426 40100722 40100626 40101514 40101515 40101281 40101282 40200304 50101734 50101305 31101003 30101003 41103032 40101340 40202011 40101730 33101002 41101929 ee Part Quantity Upper Frame 1 Lower Frame 2 Lower Frame Bracket 2 Back Fr
15. e buckle in front and the positions poles adjusted to your hip area 15 WARNING Read and understand all of the warnings 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 trail or skiing on narrower trails Always use seat belts Never leave children unattended in carrier Regularly monitor your children to ensure they are comfortable and warm Do not X Country ski below 200C Plastic windows can crack at these 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 i e X Country skiing kit is too heavy ke terrain you were expecting to ski Make sure the length of the arms on your XC skiing kit are adjusted correctly to ensure that your skis or poles will not be in contact
16. ent loops ADJUSTMENT Lift shoulder harnesses and Velcro to upper seat frame so that harnesses do not interfere with seating the children N Seat children in carrier place outer crotch straps between legs of children and adjust so buckles are centered on children s lower chests wo Place shoulder harnesses over children s head and slide ladder locks downwards to fit the harnesses snugly over their shoulders A Secure the bottom of the harnesses with the buckles on the crotch strap n 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 CX 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 shoul
17. erious 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 back 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 Insert flag into hole located in the plastic cap on the upper left rear si
18. heels 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 bracket 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 N WHEEL BRACKET QUICK RELEASE 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 wheel s 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 s
19. hten 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 Remove any other conversion kits from Insert the X Country skiing axle into the wheel arm attachment brackets Insert X hollow axle on the carrier Country skiing arms into the wheel arm attachment brackets and secure using safety snap pins WARNING Failure to properly attach XC skiing kit arms and axles could cause the carrier to separate from you resulting in an accident and serious injury or 5 1 Shoulder Harness Adjustments death The waist belt comes adjusted in the largest Adjust the length of the XC skiing kit arms setting however you may adjust to a narrow by sliding the inner tube out until the hole er setting by removing the bolts and reattach on the inner tube lines up with the hole on ing them to the rear grommets the outer tube Insert securing pin Securely attach the waist harness around Note The arms have 3 adjustment your waist with th
20. nge 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 hold the carrier in an upright position 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 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
21. of the carrier buttons must pop out of the holes located the two web strap on the back of the bag WARNING Failure to properly install the on the inner side of the sleeves to secure around the carrier s handlebar and secure handlebars or use the wrist safety strap the handlebar in place them using the clips could cause the carrier to become separated CAUTION Do not place more then 0 5kg 1 Ib from you resulting in serious injury in the handlebar bag when used on the carri er Overloading this bag can cause the carrier to tip 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
22. pening 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 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 L gt 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 tig
23. r adult with you to assist in case the carrier is too heavy 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 Always use seat belts Never leave children unattended in carrier 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 Travel Bag 1 Heavy duty travel bag with wheel covers for single child carriers Travel Bag 2 Heavy duty 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 single child carriers Plastic Rain Cover Additional rain protection for double child carriers Infant Sling A lateral support sling for the youngest Chariot passengers Bunting Bag An over sized all season bunting bag Baby Supporter To as
24. r 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 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 Modele Serial N de S rie l M VIA INo 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 L reasonable price prix raisonnable quality of product qualit du produit lifetime warranty garantie a vie L easy to assemble facile assembler C North American made fait au Am rique du Nord L CTS Conversion Kits trousses CTS Additional comments autres commentaires L recommended by friend recommandation C recommended by salesperson vendeur L the many features caract ristiques _ visited Chariots web site consultation du site web _ saw an advertisement publicit
25. rrier 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 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 e Maximum weight in the rear combined pockets is 2 2 Ib 1 kg The carrier may become unstable if the pocket is overloaded When carrier is used in Cycling mode please observe the following A reflector 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
26. sist a baby with sitting upright and adds extra comfort during naps Baby Bivy A small soft carrying cot that clips in and out of your Chariot X Country Cargo Rack 1 Add ultra convenient supplemental storage for single child carriers X Country Cargo Rack 2 Add ultra convenient supplemental storage for double child carriers Notes 17 ChArIO Ca Tiers TN Inc 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 authorized 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
27. ttachment Bracket Right 1 Back Bracket Left 1 Set Back Bracket Right 1 Set Shoulder Harness 2 Alloy Wheel sets EE EE GR Haale 2 GlevisAxle is de ccc wie dew en ale ARE ab eon 2 Weather Cover 1 Fabio Body ss ee EER EE DEER EE EE DEE RE 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 2 0 Installation 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 Ib 1 kg in the rear storage pouches can make the carrier unstable Failure to properly attach w
28. urely 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 12 13 14 1 oa 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
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