Chariot Carriers Babya Carrier Baby Carrier User Manual
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1. 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 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 or on the side of the carrier if you own a Cougar or a CX carrier CYCLING CTS KIT 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 s dropouts rest under the carri er s lower frame 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 Cyclist must2. ecd Inc OWNER S MANUAL GUIDE D UTILISATION Revised 15 11 05 www chariotcarriers com 51100464 chariot ENS rs er Ss II MC 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 Chariot s 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 e 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 General Warnings t cett cr eet teo Rate uui NAKAA kai kita UKA done es cider ce hr deci ee rer dar 2 Carrier Maintenance Care and Storage w wamamanananw hn 2 Safety GUIdClINGS ETT r r 3 Chariot Carrier CTS Ready Chassis Assembly 1 0 Folding and Urifoldirig the Gartler ssc ebsites cr Eo E IE Lo Ped Oe nat A 4 1 1 Wheel ASsembly niece techo chr ocio eene p er ee piger e ner pie ca igo rene peer ane 4 d 2 HandlebarAnstr ctiofis netes ctt arcet ese te to Ema eld epo a dup tear a Me asc e date ded 5 13 Weather Cover Features s
3. faces Braking conditions will vary based on out door conditions For example when the brakes get wet more force will need to be applied to the hand lever to get the same braking results as in dry conditions Keep this in mind when using your carrier and before making adjustments to the brakes Note the location of the cable guide adjust ments Please see your local dealer with any concerns regarding adjusting these brakes When uprighting and folding your carrier the brake cable ends can shift out from its guides When this occurs it will be difficult to place your wheel onto the carrier as the brake is partially applied To fix this problem simply apply the brakes by squeezing the hand lever when the carrier is in its upright position 1 9 CX Drum Brakes continued Parking Brake To ensure the carrier remains stationary when parked the CX carrier uses its drum brakes as a parking brake To 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 Test for adequate parking brake activation by pushing the carrier There is nothing wrong if the wheels slowly turn as you push but as soon as you release the carrier from your grip the brakes should clearly exert sufficient resistance to stop the carrier from rolling Check that this is the case both for wards and backwards DO NOT USE THE CARRIE
4. 40100626 40100449 40101516 40101517 40101281 40101282 50203045 50101703 50101309 31101003 30101005 50102002 40101337 40202011 50102001 50102003 33101004 41101272 4 41101273 5 41101276 8 AA 41101278 9 BB 50103070 N lt XX lt XS lt CHMWOVOZESE ACK TOMMIVOBDS PARTS LIST CX 2 Part 40100152 41100227 41101290 40100406 40100407 40100704 40100624 40100451 40101516 40101517 40101281 40101282 50203045 50101703 50101309 31101004 30101006 50102002 40100627 40101339 40202011 50102001 50102003 33101005 41101272 4 41101273 5 AA 41101276 8 BB 41101277 9 CC 50103070 Mo EmCHONOUOZZz ACK IcIg Gnimuooouzg Part Quantity Upper Frame 1 LOWER FLAME ate tte stet ol tee 2 Lower Frame Bracket 2 Back Frame Left 1 Back Frame Right 1 Back UDG ce noe tere eter e eate 2 Seat Frame 125248 4 trade VERE 1 Cargo Bag Frame 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 WA eme teen 2 Clevis AxIG os o oat at 2 Weather Cover 1 Fabric Body 2 5 eue eee te Scant 1 Axle Adapter 2 Haridlebar 4 55 m ee art a ph oe entame 1 Wrist Safety Strap 1
5. Axle Mounted Hitch Cup to Your Bicycle Remove your existing QR skewer from your bicycle 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 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
6. Lett BrakKe 2x ERU 1 Right Brake 1 Rear Storage Bag not shown 1 Click n Store Left 1 Click n Store Right 1 Cargo Frame Brackets Left 1 Cargo Frame Brackets Right 1 Quick release Skewers 2 Part Quantity Upper Frame 1 Lower Frame 2 Lower Frame Bracket 2 Back Frame Left 1 Back Frame Right 1 Back TUE ue EN une an a euo 2 Seat Frame 1 Cargo Frame Bag 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 2 Alloy Wheel 2 Clevis Axle ees te v eie 2 Weather Cover 1 FabticBody os Lo eee nos 1 Axle Adapter 2 Lower Seat Bar 1 Handlebar 3 2 etes 1 Wrist Safety Strap 1 Left Brake nec meets 1 Right Brake 1 Rear Storage Bag not shown 1 Click n Store Left 1 Click n Store Right 1 Cargo Frame Brackets Left 1 Cargo
7. are skilled in handling the carrier Have another 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 2 0 Brake and attachments Cheetah carriers require a different brake then the Cougars and CX carriers 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 later
8. 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 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 infl
9. located in the centre of the brake 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 CX model only aluminum sleeves located at the upper rear handlebars fully into the sleeves Both spring section of the carrier buttons must pop out of the holes located Fai on the inner side of the sleeves to secure WARNING Failure to properly install the the handlebar in place the two web strap on the back of the bag handlebars or use the wrist safety strap around the carrier s handlebar and secure could cause the carrier to become separated them using the clips from you resulting in serious injury CAUTION Do not place more then 0 5kg Ib in the handlebar bag when used on the carri er Overloading this bag can cause the carrier to tip Secure the front of the handlebar bag to the clip on the back of the carrier s cover Wrap 1 3 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 co
10. 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 16 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 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 A Wrap the Hitch Back up Safety Strap around the bicycle chainstay and attach the safety clip to the D ring on th
11. 100407 Back Frame Right 1 F 40100704 Back Tube 2 G 40100624 Seat Frame 1 H 40100451 Cargo Frame Bag 1 40101516 Wheel Arm Attachment Bracket Left 1 J 40101517 Wheel Arm Attachment Bracket Right 1 K 40101281 Back Bracket Left 1 Set L 40101282 Back Bracket Right 1 Set M 50203031 Shoulder Harness 2 N 50101729 Alloy Wheel 2 O 50101305 Clevis Axle 2 P 311009034 Weather Cover 1 Q 30100907 8 Fabric Body 1 R 41103032 Axle Adapter 2 S 40100627 Lower Seat Bar 1 T 40101338 Handlebar 1 U 40202011 Wrist Safety Strap 1 V 40101736 Parking Brake Assembly with Axle 1 W 33100906 7 Rear Storage Bag not shown 1 X 41101929 Parking Brake Hub not shown 2 Y 411012724 Click n Store Left 1 Z 411012735 Click n Store Right 1 AA 41101276 8 Cargo Frame Brackets Left 1 BB 41101277 9 Cargo Frame Brackets Right 1 CC 50103070 Quick Release Skewers 2 PARTS LIST CX 1 Part 40100151 41100227 41101290 40100406 40100407 40100704
12. Frame Brackets Right 1 Quick Release Skewers 2 STROLLING CTS KIT wheels only 2 0 Installation Push the button located on the side of the While maintaining the button depressed To store the wheels on the carrier when wing as far in as possible This will create slide the stroller caster from the buttom up using another conversion kit turn the wheel an opening for the caster shaft into the carrier s wing When fully inserted assembly upside down angled towards the release the button and it should return to its back of the carrier While maintaining the locked position To make sure the caster is button depressed slide the wheel down into secured test by trying to pull the caster the opening then release the button once down fully inserted 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 wheels 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 s
13. R and refer to the Adjusting the Brakes Poor Braking section if the carrier rolls when released Adjusting the Brakes Uneven Braking If one wheel is braking much stronger then the other an adjustment will be needed Minor differences in braking power between the two wheels is acceptable If the left brake is stronger than the right adjust the right brake so that it brakes as well as the left Perform the opposite adjustment if the right brake is stronger than the left To tighten a brake follow these steps Adjustment 1 Turn the round cable guide counter clockwise so that the distance between the guide and the brake increases Perform this operation with the wheel installed on the carrier If the wheel is diffi cult to install on or off the carrier or if you can hear the brake pads rubbing inside the hub on the wheel you will need to turn the cable guide clockwise slightly to loosen the brake Once you are satisfied with the brak ing turn the small nut clockwise so that the nut is secured to the brake The nut will pre vent the cable guide from loosening during use Adjusting the Brakes Poor Braking After repeated use the brakes will need to be adjusted on account of cable stretch and brake pad wear If the left and right sides are breaking evenly but not as effectively as required an adjustment needs to be per formed First you need to locate the cable guide inside the rear storage pouch located behi
14. T 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 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 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 con
15. al 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 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 Fender Kit Includes two deflective side bumpers and two Zefel splash guards Notes 20 TN ADELIA Carriers IC LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY GARANTIE A VIE LIMITEE 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 CHARIO
16. assengers 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 75 Ib 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 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 in the rear combined pockets is 2 2 Ib 1 kg The ca
17. ated 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 too small to properly wear the smallest size approved helmet they should not ride in the carrier Always obey all traffic laws and u
18. be an experienced strong rider Avoid all obstacles as carriers can tip Passenger must always use seat belts Child s head including helmet must 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 Do not exceed the maximum capacity for a single carrier of 75lb 34kg and for a double carrier of 100 Ib 45kg including children and cargo over causing serious injuries to the passenger and cyclist and wear an approved helmet not protrude above upper frame Never leave child unattended in carrier 15 4 0 Reflectors and Flag Assembly Attach the reflector to the spokes Insert the orange clip into the 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 PLASTIC CAP LOCATION FOR FLASHING CLIP ON LIGHT Insert the flag into hole located in the plastic cap on the upper left rear side of frame Slide the 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 4 1 Attaching Your New Quick Release QR Skewer amp
19. ch arm and Slide it into the left wheel arm attachment bracket You will not be able see the large button engage however check that engage ment has occured by making sure you can not pull the arm from the carrier Insert the securing pin through horizontal hole as in section 4 5 X COUNTRY SKIING CTS KIT 5 0 Installation 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 The waist belt comes adjusted in the largest setting however you may adjust to a narrow er setting by removing the bolts and reattach ing them to the rear grommets Securely attach the waist harness around your waist with the buckle in front and the poles adjusted to your hip area Insert the X Country skiing axle into the hollow axle on the carrier 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 death Adjust the length of the XC skiing kit arms by sliding the inner tube out until the hole on the inner tube lines up with the hole on the outer tube Insert securing pin Note The arms have 3 adjustment positions 18 Because of the unique axles used on the CX carrier a separate steel axle adapter kit is required This kit needs to be retro fitted onto the ski ki
20. dition 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 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 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 Model Mod le ee Serial N de S rie I a s City Ville Province or State Country Pays Postal Code or Zip Code Code Postal Telephone T l phone Date of Purchase Date d achat 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 recommended by friend recommandation L the many features caract ristiques quality of product qualit du produit lifetime warranty garantie a vie L North American made fait au Am rique du Nord CTS Conversion Kits trousses CTS Additional comments autres commentaires visited Chariots web site consultation du site web recommended by salesperson vendeur saw an advertisement publicit
21. e 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 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 4 5 Hitch Arm Storage The hitch arm can be stored on the side of the carrier The carrier must be fully upright ed to do so Insert the long straight section of the hitch arm into the bracket on the side of the carrier Slide the arm down until the end of the hitch arm fits into the carrier s front wheel arm attachment bracket Using the pin riveted onto the hitch arm push the pin through upper horizontal hole in the wheel arm attachment bracket there by securing the hitch arm 4 6 Pull Wagon 17 For a short distance on flat terrain the hitch arm can be rotated and used as a pulling device From a passenger s perspective rotate the hitch arm 90 degrees counter clockwise The strap should be pointing towards the outside of the carrier Push down the small button on the hit
22. e that your skis or poles will not be in contact 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 19 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
23. ear Cargo Bag a To lower or raise the bag release the quick release skewer on the side of the carrier located just above the top of the wheel There are two positions available for the rear cargo bag The bag can be folded up if not used or dropped down to easily fill the bag with contents 1 8 Parking Brake Instructions Cougar models only Engage the parking brake by pressing the plunger down on the brake housing The parking brake is located at the center of the rear axle under the rear storage bag There are 2 stops built into the mechanism Either pull the bag down until level with the ground or push the bag up until the bag will not fold any more Tighten the quick release skewer only in either of these positions by closing it towards the rear of the carrier Disengage the parking brake by lifting the plunger upwards 1 9 CX Drum Brakes CX models only The brakes on all CX carriers act as an active brake to help regulate your speed when moving and also as a parking brake It is very impor tant to keep the brakes adjusted so that the brakes function properly in both circumstances Basic Operation The brake system provided on the CX carri er is a drum brake system The brakes located on the end of the carrier s rear axle expand contacting the inside of the rear wheel s hubs causing the carrier to slow down Periodic adjustments are required to ensure proper contact between these sur
24. ht 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 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 pension on both sides should be set to the same position range however it is possible to have them set to different positions if a lighter child is on one side and a heavier child on the other Note the 4 positions outlined in table where 1 represents the lightest load and 4 represents the heaviest load 1 5 Side Window Removal CX carriers 1 6 Rear Storage Compartments 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 ventilation without fully removing the win dow 1 7 Adjusting the R
25. ic buckle through these adjustment loops as indicated below 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 sec tions 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 hor izontal 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 10 PARTS LIST Cougar 1 Part Part Quantity A 40100148 Upper Frame 1 B 41100227 Lower FA acetic tent t e aon 2 C 41101290 Lower Frame Bracket 2 D 40100406 Back Frame Left 1 E 40100407 Back Frame Right 1 F 40100704 Back Tube 2 G 40100626 Sea
26. mfortable 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 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 upper frame and re install the weath er cover 5 1 4 Suspension Adjustments Cougar 1 and 2 models only All Cougar models come with adjustable suspension Four adjustment ranges are suggested but it can be used in any position The weight ranges suggested are based on the carrier being used for cycling The setting could be softer or stiffer for strolling jogging Experimenting may be required 751bs 50 751bs 25 501bs 0 251bs B 34kg 22 5 34kg 11 225kg 0 11kg E NOTE To determine the weight you must combine the weight of the passengers and cargo To adjust simply loosen knob slide brack et to desired weig
27. nd the seat Adjustment 1 Turn this guide counter clockwise threading the guide out of the black casing This adjustment should improve the braking on both pads Make this adjustment with the wheels on the carrier If you can hear the brake pads rubbing inside the hub on the wheel you will need to turn the cable guide clockwise to loosen the brake slightly Once you are sat isfied with the braking turn the nut clock wise so that the nut is secured to the black casing The nut will prevent the cable guide from loosening The cable guide will fall out of the black casing if it is threaded out too far In this event thread it back in a few rotations and proceed to Adjustment 2 Adjustment 2 There is another cable guide that can be adjusted on the hand lever Turn this guide counter clockwise also to increase the brakes effectiveness further Once adjusted be sure to tighten the small nut as described in Adjustment 1 This cable guide is also restricted in the amount of adjustment When the majority of the guide has been threaded out proceed to Adjustment 3 Adjustment 3 Once no additional adjust ments can be made to cable guides on the black casing or the hand lever adjustments can be made to the individual brakes them selves Follow the explanation in Adjusting the Brakes Uneven Braking above how ever perform the same number of turns to each side to keep the braking equal 1 9 CX Drum Brakes c
28. ontinued X PH MO H E M IUS Worn out Brake Pads 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 CARRIER Return to your Chariot dealer for brake pad replace ment Note The original shape of the brake pads is tapered with the appearance that one end is worn out This is not the case The pads are tapered as part of the design for maximum brake performance Maintenance If you ve used your carrier in wet conditions dry off the brakes and the inside of the brake hubs immediately after use using a grease free rag Wear within the brake and outside dust can clog the braking areas As such periodically clean the area with a grease free brush eg a paintbrush Maintaining a dry and clean brake system will ensure better long term braking With the wheels installed the wheel hub offers the internal workings of the brake good protection against external factors but with the wheels off the opposite is true the brakes workings are unprotected and highly susceptible to damage Please take this into account by handling a carrier with no wheels carefully particularl
29. rm 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 Axles and Brakes for CX carriers Wheels should be serviced by a Chariot Dealer at least twice a year Check wheels for loose spokes axles for proper security and brakes for good functioning 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 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
30. rrier 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 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 D 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 wa
31. se proper hand signals WARNING Bicycle trailers can tip over causing serious injury to passenger s and or 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 Pull back on both the right and left lower To collapse the carrier pull the release the upper frame and pull up until it stops backtube bars until they snap all the way disks and then push both the right and left CAUTION Pull back on the lower bars back over center and the auto lock disks lower backtube bars forward until the engage carrier is completely collapsed from under the pivot brackets to avoid pinching your fingers WARNING Ensure that folding brackets are correctly locked before using carrier 1 1 Wheel Assembly fost to do so could cause the carrier o collapse 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 CX carriers have the brake located at the end of the axle with the hollow axle
32. t Frame 1 H 40100449 Cargo Bag Frame 1 40101516 Wheel Arm Attachment Bracket Left 1 J 40101517 Wheel Arm Attachment Bracket Right 1 K 40101281 Back Bracket Left 1 Set L 40101282 Back Bracket Right 1 Set M 50203031 Shoulder Harness 1 N 50101729 AlloyWheel 2 O 50101305 Clevis Axle 2 P 31100506 7 Weather Cover 1 Q 3010050940 Fabric Body 1 R 41103032 Axle Adapter 2 S 40101311 Handlebar 1 T 40202011 Wrist Safety Strap 1 U 40101730 Parking Brake Assembly with Axle 1 V 33100507 8 Rear Storage Bag not shown 1 W 41101929 Parking Brake Hub not shown 2 X 411012724 Click n Store Left 1 Y 41101273 5 Click n Store Right 1 Z 41101276 8 Cargo Frame Brackets Left 1 AA 41101278 9 Cargo Frame Brackets Right 1 BB 50103070 Quick release Skewers 2 PARTS LIST Cougar 2 Part Part Quantity A 40100149 Upper Frame 1 B 41100227 Lower Frame 2 C 41101290 Lower Frame Bracket 2 D 40100406 Back Frame Left 1 E 40
33. t arms Without this kit the ski frame arms will fall off the carrier during use See your dealer to obtain a set of this kit l 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 M terrain you were expecting to ski Make sure the length of the arms on your XC skiing kit are adjusted correctly to ensur
34. tairs with the stroller Use extreme caution on hills 13 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 IN WHEEL BRACKET QUICK RELEASE Close the quick release lever by pushing it flat against the wheel bracket When the nut is properly adjusted you will feel resist ance halfway through tightening the lever Make sure the lever is closed towards the back of the carrier WARNING Failure to properly attach wheels could cause the wheels to fall off resulting in an accident and serious injury 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 Overloading the carrier with more than 2 21b 1kg in the rear storage pouches can make the carrier unstable 14 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 WARNING The following safety precautions should be followed otherwise injury or death to you or to your passengers could result
35. u sccm t eph tpe obe aede d eben done ye dd AA dod whales eda tob t te d a 5 TA SUSPENSIONAGIUSUMTIGONIS sc e utes ttr ens eon er uev dota ne ro ace Paname une np Hed ne e Hp sd VE EE T ER RUE 6 1 5 Side Window Removal CX carriers AAA mmm meme med 6 1 6 Rear Storage Compartments se unter amendement cicer e p ger re e otro Pb e anter 6 ds Adjusting the Rear Cargo Bag 1 ee LE tbe tren een patet de deo Eod a ttal A ka e bel dete 7 1 8 Parking Brake INStructions 1 citet ett ede cte ec c d Tide ato e c a dt e c i c 7 19 CXDrum Brakesr E Emm 7 8 1 8 Child Placement and SeatbeltS cereri ions kee noRE ea ane okt RE RE kk RE DBRIY QR Red ex PR On PRE oe ES 10 Parts Lists Cougar COU A 6 sottotitoli ad dec etu erede Ls tege ol Sec ede ton s 11 CXT CXD ctio Y e Sivas UR YEA TORT RANGE RUE ME dea Du en HR EI RU eae ew ae HT RC RU nr 12 Strolling CTS Kit wheels only PAUCI IULII IUIS 13 2 1 Storage reditu er nC a ER Rte MER RC MAE MEA RD aa E KUU NTE tM RAE 13 Jogging CTS Kit 9 0 INStallatlOn M AA UA ls 14 Sil Storage 25 ct osos esset nite Sale lt a tU E DLE ats baie oaths Rt tly BARN oes BANS sb Le itr SAN ls 15 Cycling CTS Kit WARNINGS dE nee ch RIGEN RUM AINA EAR EAM RM RU ELA A RUNE MS 15 4 0 Reflectors and Flag Assembly iiia cu semp eR hn SL CU ieee ead eee eed FREUE kr VAR HE Robe te ona eee 16 4 1 Attaching Your New Quick Release QR Skewer amp Axle Mounted Hitch Cup to Your Bicycle 16 4 2 Attaching Yo
36. ur Axle Mounted Hitch Cup to Your Bicycle if You Have a Solid Axle Style Hub 16 43 Hite Arm Assembly repeteret ore pig RO Beer RU SET ee RC e e c Re Ce ORE DR iere 17 4 4 Attaching Your Carrier to the Hitch Cup on Your Bicycle 17 4 5 Hitch Arm Storage co toa he ras Patate ne Ale mates E LOL IUS Dh HE qe LE oL DUATLHO diit AE bie xd RD ob dnd obs 17 AG Pull WAGON x tts dore Ede psc nee his phe rd eth pott od ues dad NA HERR 17 X Country Skiing CTS Kit 5 0 Installation cnr hee eb mese et eb D CH Ve to e Qu pe RR Ve eti eR pe CR RCM Rad 18 5 1 Shoulder Harness AdjUstirients a c ntt tree nt gta aie toot nct tel Sc Ate gu ta co Raton REN ct 18 Hiking CTS Kit 6 0 Installation ss Lm 19 6 1 Shoulder Harness Adjustments ia sce wee ined mee pine herren re eee nage pine gue de exer N eE Eia 19 AGCOSSOI IOS ot Dentes Et e nc Roc se M M OEC SE S RI ROI RO EURO dee IR sea ee pad NOR Set OUR ar ah are RS 20 jc cR 20 French Instruction Manual nee ettet te icc cente eic loc ec t TR nila LR Dd c 21 Limited Lifetime Warranty ref Aube tee er De teet aly apte e RO e m bre AURA E OR De eatin ARCA bee RR en ee SORS 41 GENERAL WARNINGS This manual contains many WARNINGS and CAUTIONS Read and understand all of the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS Failure to assemble and or use this carrier correctly may lead to serious personal injury or death to you and or your p
37. web straps in the seat back to the same height as your child ren s shoulders 4 Lift up the shoulder 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 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 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 plast
38. y when moving it WARNING Ensure the parking brake is properly functioning before each use On hilly terrain you should always remain in close proximity to the carrier and use the safety wrist strap so that you can immediately stop the carrier from rolling or slipping if the need arises Failure to do so could cause the carrier to roll away resulting in a serious accident WARNING Even with these brakes properly adjusted decend all hills at a walking pace as the brakes can overheat or malfunction leading to possible brake failure and a serious accident WARNING Because these brakes rely on friction the wheel hubs can become very hot to the touch and can burn your skin As such let the wheels cool before removing them from the carrier 1 10 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 and buckles near your child s neck could cause serious injury TWO CHILDREN 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
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