Chariot Carriers CABRIOLET CTS Stroller User Manual
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1. 1 40200104 Shoulder 2 50101801 Safety Flag 1 50101307 Clevis Axle with Wave Washer amp Retaining Ring esea 2 50101733 Plastic Wheel 2 30100309 Fabric Body 1 41101725 Hollow 1 41101206 7 Wheel Bracket Left Right 2 50101904 Reflector Red not shown 1 50101906 Reflector orange not shown 2 PARTS LIST CABRIOLET Part ccs sets ia Quantity 40100105 Upper Frame Left 1 40100106 Upper Frame Right 1 C 41100203 Lower Frame 1 D 40100403 Back Frame 1 40100723 4 Back Tube 2 F 40100601 S at Frame 1 G 41100454 U Fram eiea ahh cintre 1 H 41101105 Hitch Arm amp Securing Pin Strap 1 50103033 4 Axle Mounted Hitch amp QR Skewer 1 J 40101514 Hitch Arm Attachment Bracket Left 1 40101515 Hitch Arm Attachment Bracket Right 1 L 40202002 Backup Safety Strap 1 M 41101281 Back Bracket Left 2 N 41101282 Back Bracket Right 2 O 41100803 Support 1 41102128 Seat Riser 2 lt lt Part 32100129 40200305 50101801 50101729 50101307 3010012. ies Gh EEE LE OA ae ses ea 13 Limited Lifetime Warranty a vale daha lp ald oa decease eis 25 GENERAL WARNINGS This manual contains many WARNINGS and CAUTIONS Read and understand all of the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS Failure to assemble and use this carrier correctly may lead to serious personal injury or death to you or your passengers Do not install a car seat or any other seating device not approved by the manufacturer inside the carrier Make no modifications to the carrier The carrier may become unstable if a parcel bag or rack not approved by the manufacturer is attached to the carrier Do not allow any of the child s body clothing shoe laces or toys to come in contact with moving parts Never leave children unattended in the carrier Failure to comply with the manufacturer s instructions may lead to serious injury or death to you and to your passengers Maximum capacity of the carrier is 100 Ib 45 kg 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 Care must be taken when folding and unfolding to prevent finger entrapment Never use you
3. CADDIE OWNER S MANUAL GUIDE D UTILISATION Revised 13 03 06 www chariotcarriers com 51100452 Fs LEE CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A CHARIOT CARRIER Congratulations on choosing a Classic series CTS Trailer 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 all of your child child transport system transportation needs The CTS Conversion Kits available from your Chariot dealer are the following 1 Jogging CTS Kit MEY 2 Strolling CTS Kit 3 Hiking CTS Kit IMPORTANT Read all instructions before using your Chariot Carrier TABLE OF CONTENTS General Warnings sers ann O EA nan tn nan em red 2 Carrier Maintenance Care and Storage esger sra ar poupee det eh E E b pen De ee d ee AE here 2 Eae a i 2 AEA E O E E ERN EET PTET ETE E EENET I LE 3 Chariot Carrier CTS Classic Series Assembly 1 0 Folding the Garmigr uen th duane nated EE EEE REA E 4 1 1 Wheel Assembly Caddie and Cabriolet 5 12 Wheel Assembly Corsair rune tied ean readied ined nea need ba Meee Plaid he gone as 5 1 3 Hich Arm Assembly for Cabidlet sas manne intranet hee adel bee ne die eee 5 1 4 Hit
4. collapse rear bottom of the trailer WARNINGS Only an experienced strong cyclist should pull a trailer Do not travel faster than 25 km h and take corners slowly less than 10 km h The extra weight will make your bike less responsive You will need to ride slower Because of the added weight it will take longer to get up to speed and you will need more distance to stop While riding down hill with a trailer you will gain speed more quickly You will need to use your brakes early and often to keep your speed under control Remember to apply the rear brake before the front brake and to use both brakes It will take longer to cross streets and paths because of the extra length Turn corners gradually and slowly A trailer can tip over if a corner is taken too fast and too sharp Use extra care in all situations Do not ride over curbs pot holes or other road hazards Stop and walk bicycle when approaching dangerous road conditions gravel sand wet areas pot holes railroad tracks etc Using the trailer off road can damage the trailer and injure you or your passengers Take a practice ride before you take your child along Ride your bike with the trailer weighted to simulate an occupied trailer in an open area without traffic until you are skilled in handling your bike with a trailer attached 4 1 1 Wheel Assembly Caddie and Cabriolet IMPORTANT To ensure the axle system is engaged properly test by trying to pull the wheel ou
5. 35 41101725 41101802 41100628 50103069 50101904 50101906 31100114 Safety Flag Alloy Wheel site Clevis Axle with Wave Washer amp Retaining Ring Fabric Hollow Axle Hollow Plug Glide Handle Bar Sleeve Seat Anchor Tube Assembly Weather cover Reflector Red not 5 Reflector orange not shown All Season Weather Cover not shown PARTS LIST CORSAIRE TOZETA LILONMOUOW gt Part 40100109 40100110 41100217 40100405 40100723 4 40100601 41100454 41101105 50103033 4 40101514 40101515 40202002 41101281 41101282 41100808 41102128 Quantity Upper Frame Left 1 Upper Frame Right 1 Lower Frame 1 Back Frame 4252 1 Back mans anse re 2 Seat Frame 1 U FFAmMes 1 Hitch amp Securing Pin Strap 1 Axle Mounted Hitch amp QR Skewer 1 Hitch Arm Attachment Bracket Left 1 Hitch Arm Attachment Bracket Right 1 Backup Safety Strap 1 Back Bracket Left 2 Back Bracket Right 2 Support HOOP iese dure sde Logan ound pn 1 Seat Riser 2 N lt X Z lt C 10
6. 9 Part 32300708 40200305 50101801 50101729 50101305 30300208 41101701 50101815 41100628 41102124 50101904 50101906 31300709 40101904 Safety Flag Alloy Clevis Axle Fabric Suspension Hollow Plug Glide Handle Bar Sleeve Seat Anchor Tube Assembly Cut End Reflector Red not shown Reflector orange shown All Season Weather Cover not shown Parking Braike not shown 11 ACCESSORIES The following high quality Chariot accessories are available for purchase at your local Chariot retailer Chariot CTS Conversion Kits Stroller Kit Handlebars parking brake safety wrist strap storage bag and stroller casters for Cabriolets Caddie Walker Kit Handlebars brake straps safety wrist strap and stroller attachment Jogging Kit Wheel arms front wheel handlebars parking brake and storage bag for Cabriolets Partial Stroller Kit Stroller casters Hiking Kit Extended hiking arms and adjustable harness Chariot Accessories Hydration Kit Water bottles and brackets for Jogging Strolling Kits Jogging Brake Kit Brake and attachment for Cabriolet Jogging Kit Travel Bag Heavy duty travel bag with wheel covers for double child carriers Chariot Backpack Set A backpack diaper bag for parent and a small backpack
7. IE To validate your warranty and for contacting you for any future potential safety notices please complete the following information and send to Pour que votre garantie entre en vigueur fournissez les renseignements suivants et faites les parvenir Chariot Carriers Inc 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 Mod le Serial N de S rie M YIA Country Pays Telephone T l phone Store amp Location Magasin et Ville purchased a CHARIOT CARRIER for the following reason s J ai choisi CHARIOT CARRIER pour les raisons suivantes reasonable price prix raisonnable easy to assemble facile assembler quality of product qualit du produit North American made Nord Am ricain C lifetime warranty garantie vie CTS Conversion Kits trousses CTS Additional comments autres commentaires recommended by friend recommandation the many features caract ristiques visited Chariots web site consultation du site web saw an advertisement publicit recommended by salesperson vendeur
8. and buck les near your child s neck could cause serious injury TWO CHILDREN Caddie 1 Unclip both shoulder harnesses from the side release buckles and unthread them from the O rings 2 Seat children in carrier 3 Place the outer crotch straps between children s legs and adjust so O rings are cen tered on children s lower chest 4 Thread the shoulder harnesses through the backside of the O rings clip into buckles over the children s right shoulder and tighten by pulling the loose strap ends from over the chil dren s leftshoulder 5 Fasten lap belt buckles and tighten snugly CENTRE O RING AT LOWER CHEST ONE CHILD Caddie 1 Seat child in center seating position 2 Place the center crotch strap between child s legs and adjust so O ring is centered on child slower chest 3 Thread right hand shoulder harness through the back side of the O ring clip into buckle over the child s left shoulder and tighten by pulling the loose strap end from over the child s right shoulder 4 Fasten lap belt buckle and tighten snugly SHOULDER HARNESS TWO CHILDREN Cabriolet and Corsaire 1 Undo the two buckles located at the top of the padded shoulder harness leaving it attached to the crotch belt but flipped down 2 Seat your child ren 3 Slide the shoulder belt height adjustment located on the vertical web straps in the seat back to the same height as your child ren s shoulders 4 Lift up the sh
9. and the wheel hub WARNING Failure to properly install and tighten the QR skewer or axle nut could cause hitch failure and wheel loss resulting in serious injury or death Failure to insert securing pin and to latch the rubber strap 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 1 8 Reflector Assembly Fasten the red reflector through the grom met on the lower rear panel of the trailer and one yellow reflector onto each wheel 1 9 High Visibility Flag Assembly and Installation 1 Assemble safety flag by inserting one end of pole into the other 2 Insert flag pole through the small loop located near the top rear left corner of the trailer and straight down into the sleeve Note Remove the flag before collapsing the trailer or the flag pole will break WARNING Do not ride without flag in place Failure to use high visibility flag could result in an otherwise avoidable accident 1 10 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 comfortab
10. ch Arm Assembly for Caddie scat cathe int eran eed ean waa ane quete annee dorer ne E a eG 5 1 5 Attaching Your New Quick Release QR Skewer amp Axle Mounted Hitch Cup to Your 5 1 6 Attaching Your Axle Mounted Hitch Cup to Your Bicycle if You Have a Solid Axle Hub Style 6 1 7 Attaching Your Carrier to the Hitch Cup on Your Bicycle 20 6 1 8 Reflector Assembly ots wave te carob atl ait dal bol aby cal GA ent eal a 6 1 9 High Visibility Flag Assembly and Installation 4820 6 110 Weather Gover Features ss sisi acne meunier ans Matte me Hee Lanse ain entre feb hase doin eas Gees deh Dean nahi tend 7 1 11 Child Placement and Seatbelts nana cee eth anion ete ne epee 7 112 Suspension AdjuStment 2 442848 nent date nd een downs en de 8 Parts Lists Cadder teal heeded bias dient hbase bale 9 Cabriolets tee 10 ss TEE 11 AGES SONE S drone cide see cease on eee cea esas net E nn di ie 12 Instructionsien Man als
11. conditions requiring compliance with description fitness for purpose and merchantable quality shall be implied CHARIOT CARRIERS INC garantit le cadre contre tout d faut tant que le produit sera utilis et garantit aussi le tissu ainsi que le dispositif d attelage pendant un an 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 11 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 GARANT
12. for junior Axle Mount ez Hitch Partial Hitch components required for adding a hitch to a second bike Storage Cover 2 A cover to protect double child carriers from the elements while stored Infant Sling A lateral support sling for the youngest Chariot passengers Bunting Bag An over sized all season bunting bag Baby Supporter To assist a baby with sitting upright and adds extra comfort during naps 12 G Carrie 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
13. gging Experimenting may be required desired weight range and tighten the knob Softest Setting Stiffest Setting NOTE The bracket should be moved to the location next to the weights noted not on top of the position If the suspension is making a hard knocking sound it means the weight setting is too low and you need to slide the bracket further towards the rear Typically the suspension on both sides should be set to the same posi tion range however it is possible to have them set to different positions if a lighter child 75lbs 50 75165 25 50165 0 251bs is on one side and a heavier child on the other 1 represents the lightest load and 4 repre 34kg 22 5 34kg 11 22 5kg O likg ed sents the heaviest load PARTS LIST CADDIE Part 40100123 41100232 40100411 40100723 4 41100454 41101106 50103033 4 40101510 40202006 40101281 40101282 Upper Lower Frame Back Back Tube Hitch Arm amp Back up Safety 1 Axle Mounted Hitch amp QR 1 Hitch Arm Attachment Bracket 1 Hitch Arm Safety Snap 1 Back Bracket Left Back Bracket Right 2 D 0 VU Part Part hee ed Quantity 41100811 Support HOOP
14. int 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 1 7 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 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 Hirch Cup and over the securing pin end The Chariot logo should face forward Wrap the Hitch Back up Safety Strap around the bicycle chainstay and attach the safety clip to the D ring on the hitch arm If the Hitch Back up Safety Strap is not long enough to wrap around the bicycle chain stay because of a non typical rear triangle wrap it around the rear axle flange between the drop out
15. le in terms of temperature WARNING Failure to use the weather cover could expose your child to flying rocks insects and other debris Attach the loops from the back corner of the Fasten the front comers of the weather cover to the knobs located on the front lower corners of the weather cover over the aluminum sleeves frame Caddie owners will need to attach the webbing strap to the front lower comers of the frame located at the upper rear section of the carrier During cooler temperatures use the rain cover to keep your child warmer If this is too warm or you are worried about ventilation open one or both of the small triangular side vents for Corsaire models For more ventilation roll up the rain cover and secure it by looping the elastic loops around its ends fit is bright outside or the sun is bothering your child use the back panel as a sunscreen do so remove the weather cover flip the back panel over the front of the carrier secure it to the Velcro tabs located on the upper frame and re install the weather cover 1 11 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 WARNING Failure to seat a single child in the center position could cause the carrier to tip over causing serious injury or death WARNING Always adjust shoulder harness and crotch strap so they meet at child s lower chest Adjusting harnesses
16. operly the end cap on the hitch arm should be seen from the back of the hitch arm attachment bracket Insert safety snap pin up through the holes in BOTH the hitch arm attachment bracket and the hitch arm Lock safety snap pin by securing the clip over the pin WARNING Failure to lock safety pin could cause the carrier to separate from the bicycle resulting in serious injury or death Remove your existing QR skewer from your bicycle s rear wheel hub Remove the QR nut and one Skewer Spring from the Hitch QR Skewer Insert the Hitch QR Skewer making sure that the cup washer is next to the QR Lever and the Axle Mounted Hitch Cup is on the outside of the bicycle frame drop out Ensure that the Axle Mounted Hitch Cup is oriented so that the cup itself is below the Hitch QR Skewer and the cup opening is facing forward 1 6 Attaching Your Axle Mounted Hitch Cup to Your Bicycle if You Have a Solid Axle Style Hub Note The Hitch QR Skewer will not be used with a solid axle style hub Remove the axle nut from your bicycles rear wheel hub axle Note if there is a washer remove and discard it the Axle Mounted Hitch Cup will replace it Install the Axle Mounted Hitch Cup on the wheel hub axle Ensure that the Axle Mounted Hitch Cup is oriented so that the cup itself is below the solid Axle Bolt and the cup opening is facing forward Reinstall the axle nut and tighten Note The small diameter of the Skewer Springs should po
17. oulder harness and connect the buckles over each shoulder Be careful to not pinch your child s neck 5 Adjust the system using the crotch belt and shoulder belt length adjustments until the Chariot logo located on the shoulder harness is positioned over their lower chest 6 Buckle the waist belt s around their hips The waist belt goes in front of the crotch belt and the buckle should be centered 7 Snugly tighten all belts ONE CHILD Cabriolet and Corsaire 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 aside in the carrier Do not remove them 5 Go to section TWO CHILDREN Cabrilet ADJUSTING THE PADDED SHOULDER HARNESS 1 Unbuckle and remove the padded shoulder harness from the carrier To undo the buckle hidden behind the Chariot logo squeeze in from the sides of the fabric cover 2 Located on the upper front of the shoulder harness are three adjustment loops per side two made of webbing one of cord You will use these to fit the shoulder harness to one of four different sizes XS S M amp L 3 To achieve the correct size sleeve through or remove the shoulder belts with the plastic buckle through these adjustment loops as indicated belo
18. r carrier to go up or down stairs or on steep hills 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 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 When carrier is used in Jogging or Strolling mode please observe the following Use wrist safety strap at all times Always use parking brake when the carrier is stationary Never in line skate with your carrier Maximum weight the rear storage compartment is 2 2 Ib 1 kg The carrier may become unstable if the pocket is overloaded 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 an
19. struct children not to bounce rock or lean Do not leave children unattended in the carrier To insure a smooth ride keep tires inflated to the recommended pressure shown on the tire side wall Check tire pressure before each use Over inflating tires or use of high pressure tires can cause the carrier to overturn Use this carrier only with non motorized bicycles capable of supporting the additional load of the carrier and child Do not use your carrier on electric bicycles motorcycles mopeds automobiles or any other motor vehicle Check the information supplied with your bike to verify compatibility or ask your dealer Do not use a kickstand or other parking device to support the bicycle with a trailer attached Attaching a trailer can change the balance of the bicycle making kickstands ineffective The bicycle can fall over damaging it and the trailer Always use the high visibility flag supplied with the trailer Do not assume you have the right of way Do not pull your trailer in high traffic areas such as busy streets highways or anyplace it may be unsafe to ride with children Always verify that the folding brackets are secure and 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
20. suffer serious injury or death The safe and proper use of this product is your responsibility Take a practice bicycle ride walk run or hike with a weighted carrier weighted greater than your expected load with children and cargo before using your carrier to ensure you can handle a loaded carrier in each activity Be extremely careful on hills and try to avoid them if possible In addition to safe bicycle practices the rules listed below must be followed at all times Make sure your bicycle is in good working condition We recommend a frequent safety check of your bike by a certified bicycle mechanic Do not modify or alter carrier or bicycle Ask your Chariot Dealer if you are not sure whether your bicycle is compatible with your carrier When used as a bicycle trailer children must be at least 1 year old and be able to sit upright alone Consult your pediatrician before carrying any child younger than one year Do not exceed the maximum carrier load of 100 Ib 45 kg This capacity includes 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 In
21. 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 CLASSIC SERIES 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 Erecting and Folding the Carrier NOTE Any reference to orientation left or right is from the passengers point of view while in the carrier Remove the wheels the hitch arm and the Reach into the back flap and pull back on To collapse the carrier pull the release high visibility flag from inside the trailer the inner bar until it snaps all the way disks and push on the curved back frame body Stand at the back of the trailer body back over center Use your hip or knee for bar until the carrier is completely collapsed Grad the upper frame and pull up until it leverage to help the trailer into its full Note The carrier can be secured in the stops upright position folded down position by looping the webbing hanging from the back of the WARNING Ensure that folding brackets are correctly locked before using carrier seat through the buckle located at the Failure to do so could cause the carrier to
22. twards after installing The wheel should be locked in its installed position If not do not use and take your carrier to your local dealer for servicing To insert wheel into axle simply insert the clevis axle attached to the wheel into the end of the hollow axle Once fully inserted you should hear a click sound To release the wheel from the axle there is a safety spring button which needs to be released located on the axle pointed towards the rear of the carrier Pull this spring button towards the rear of the carrier and remove the wheel 1 2 Wheel Assembly Corsaire 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 Insert the hitch arm by pressing the small but ton 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 Insert hitch arm straight into the left hitch arm attachment bracket When inserted pr
23. w XS Do not sleeve through any adjustment loops thus unsleeve the shoulder belts from all loops S Only sleeve through the lowest webbing loop When sized for XS and S the un used upper sections of the shoulder harness go loose over their shoulders Smooth them down their back for comfort M Sleeve through both webbing loops This is the default setting L Sleeve through both webbing loops and the top cord loop 4 Reinstall the shoulder harness into the carrier using the three plastic buckles The male buckle on the crotch belt clips into the female buckle behind the logo in the shoulder harness 5 Go to section ONE CHILD or TWO CHILDREN Notes The padded shoulder harness should be symmetrical and level the Chariot logo should be horizontal Do not cross the shoulder belts to use up extra shoulder belt length Do not pass the shoulder harness under an infant s arms to hold them in a sitting position Use a Baby Bivy an Infant Sling or a Baby Supporter with a child that cannot sit upright unsupported 1 12 Suspension Adjustments Corsaire NOTE To determine the weight you must com All Corsaire models come with adjustable suspension Four adjustment ranges are suggested but it bine the weight of the passengers and cargo To can be used in any position The weight ranges suggested are based on the carrier being used for cycling adjust simply loosen the knob slide bracket to The setting could be softer or stiffer for strolling jo
24. y parts of your Chariot carrier should be repaired replaced immediately to reduce the risk of personal injury B Fabric Shell Care Your Chariot Carrier is manufactured from a tough durable water resistant fabric Clean fabric with household soap or mild detergent and warm water only Wipe dry Do not machine dry C Windows Do not use your carrier in temperatures below 20 C 4 F Plastic windows can crack at these low temperatures If carrier is stored left out in very cold weather you will need to let it warm up before folding or uprighting D Wheels and Axles Wheels should be serviced by a Chariot Dealer at least twice a year Check wheels for loose spokes and axles for proper security every time you use your Chariot carrier E Hardware and Fasteners Regularly inspect nuts and bolts to ensure they are tightened securely F Storage Store your carrier in a dry well ventilated area To avoid mildew make sure carrier is dry before storing Keep your carrier out of the sun when not in use to reduce fading Do not store the carrier attached to your bicycle Always inspect all parts every time you use your carrier SAFETY GUIDELINES Sixteen important rules for the safe use of your Chariot Carrier 1 10 11 12 13 14 15 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
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