Chariot Carriers Babya Carrier manual

Revised 15/1 1/05 www .chariotcarriers.com 51 100464 OWNER’S MANUAL / GUIDE D’UTILISA TION X-COUNTR Y SERIES Cougar Cougar CX CX[...]

1 1 CONGRA CONGRA TULA TULA TIONS TIONS AND THANK AND THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING YOU FOR PURCHASING A A CHARIOT CARRIER! CHARIOT CARRIER! Congratulations on choosing a X-Country series CTS Ready Chassis, the key component of the world’s premiere Child Transport System (CTS) . Y our new CTS carrier offers superior quality , safety features, and comf[...]

2 2 GENERAL GENERAL W W ARNINGS ARNINGS This manual contains many W ARNINGS and CAUTIONS . Read and understand all of the W ARNINGS and CAUTIONS . Failure to assemble and/or use this carrier correctly may lead to serious personal injury or death to you and/or your passengers. • Do not install a car seat or any other seating device not approved by[...]

3 3 SAFETY SAFETY GUIDELINES GUIDELINES Sixteen important rules for the safe use of your Chariot Carrier . 1. 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. 2. The safe and proper use o[...]

4 4 CHARIOT CARRIER CTS READY CHARIOT CARRIER CTS READY CHASSIS CHASSIS ASSEMBL ASSEMBL Y Y Y our Chariot Carrier is shipped 99% assembled. Initial assembly takes a few minutes. After that, folding and unfolding can be done in seconds. Stand at the back of the carrier body . Grab the upper frame and pull up until it stops. CAUTION: Pull back on the[...]

RAIN COVER ELASTIC LOOP BACK P ANEL 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. T o do so, remove the weather cover , fl[...]

6 6 1.6 Rear Storage Compartments Y our Chariot carrier comes with three separate rear storage bags. The first (1) is the rear cargo mesh storage area located directly behind the seat. The second (2) storage area is located on the lower backside of the carrier . The third (3) is a small wallet pock- et located inside the mesh storage. The maximum c[...]

7 7 1.8 Parking Brake Instructions (Cougar models only) The parking brake is located at the center of the rear axle under the rear storage bag. Disengage the parking brake by lifting the plunger upwards. Engage the parking brake by pressing the plunger down on the brake housing. 1.7 Adjusting the Rear Cargo Bag There are two positions available for[...]

8 8 1.9 CX Drum Brakes (continued) T o ensure the carrier remains stationary when parked, the CX carrier uses its drum brakes as a parking brake. T o activate the CX parking brake, squeeze the hand lever as tight as you can (pull the lever towards the handlebars). While the lever is fully squeezed push down the locking button. T est for adequate pa[...]

9 9 Eventually the brake pads could wear down and need to be replaced. The pads are worn when they become thin or when you squeeze the hand lever and braking is not satisfactory when the brakes are properly adjusted. When this occurs, you will no longer be able to squeeze the lever and bring the carrier to a stop. When this occurs, DO NOT USE THE C[...]

10 10 ONE CHILD 1. Use the center seating position. 2. Move a padded shoulder harness to the center seating position, thus using the center crotch belt and the two middle shoulder buckles. 3. Use the two middle waist belts and buckles. 4. The two outboard waist belts, two outboard crotch belts and one shoulder harness are not used. Safely tuck them[...]

1 1 1 1 P P ARTS LIST ARTS LIST Cougar 1 Cougar 1 P P ARTS LIST ARTS LIST Cougar 2 Cougar 2 Part # Part Quantity A 40100148 Upper Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 B 41 100227 Lower Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 C 41 101290 Lower Frame Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 D 40100[...]

12 12 P P ARTS LIST ARTS LIST CX 1 CX 1 P P ARTS LIST ARTS LIST CX 2 CX 2 Part # Part Quantity A 40100151 Upper Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 B 41 100227 Lower Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 C 41 101290 Lower Frame Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 D 40100406 Back Frame –[...]

13 13 STROLLING CTS KIT ( STROLLING CTS KIT ( wheels only wheels only ) ) 2.0 Installation Push the button located on the side of the wing as far in as possible. This will create an opening for the caster shaft. 2.1. Storage T o store the wheels on the carrier when using another conversion kit, turn the wheel assembly upside down angled towards the[...]

14 14 JOGGING CTS KIT 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. Slide the wheel axle all [...]

15 15 3.1 Storage The wheel arms can be stored on the side of the carrier . Press down the small button, and insert the wheel arm into the bracket located on the side of the carrier . The large button should engage into the hole in the bracket. Keep the left wheel arm on the left side of the carrier and right arm on the right side so that the arm?[...]

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). T ighten the QR Nut on the opposite end of the Hitch QR Skewer until finger tight. Remove your existing QR skewer from your bicycle rear wheel hub. Remove the QR nut and one Ske[...]

17 17 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). Place th[...]

Remove any other conversion kits from wheel arm attachment brackets. Insert X- Country skiing arms into the wheel arm attachment brackets and secure using safety snap pins. 5.1 Shoulder Harness Adjustments 5.0 Installation The waist belt comes adjusted in the largest setting, however you may adjust to a narrow- er setting by removing the bolts and [...]

6.1 Shoulder Harness Adjustments 6.0 Installation 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:[...]

20 20 ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES The following high quality Chariot accessories are available for purchase at your local Chariot retailer . CHARIOT ACCESSORIES: Hydration Kit: W ater bottles and brackets for Jogging/Strolling Kits. Jogging Brake Kit 2.0: Brake and attachments. Cheetah carriers require a different brake then the Cougars and CX carriers[...]

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 [...]