Chariot CABRIOLET Manual de usuario
CABRIOLET
USER GUIDE
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1 IntroductIon
1.0 Thank You 03
1.1 Manual Intended Use 04
1.2 Carrier Intended Use 04
1.3 Specications 04
2 Parts descrIPtIon
2.0 Included in the box 05
3 safety
3.0 Safety Introduction 06
3.1 Symbols and Instructions 06
3.2 General Safety Instructions 06
4 GettInG started
4.0 Unpacking Your Carrier 08
4.1 Included Components 08
4.2 Unfolding the Carrier 09
4.3 Folding the Carrier 09
4.4 Installing the Parking Brake 10
4.5 Installing the Wheels 10
4.6 Removing the Wheels 11
4.7 Installing the Handlebar 12
4.8 Installing a CTS™ Conversion Kit 12
5 use & features
5.0 Setting the Parking Brake 13
5.1 Using the Two-in One Cover 14
5.2 Adjusting the Padded Shoulder Harness 15
5.3 Child Placement and Seatbelt 16
5.4 Using the Safety Wrist Strap 17
5.5 Using the Sunscreen 17
5.6 Using the Side Vents 17
5.7 Storage 18
6 addItIonal InformatIon
6.0 Accessories 19
6.1 Service and Care 19
6.2 Storage 20
6.3 Wear and Tear 20
CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing a ChariotTM Cabriolet child carrier. This chassis is the key component of the world‘s premiere
Child Transport System (CTS). Your new CTS carrier offers superior quality, safety features and comfort.
PLEASE NOTE:
AllChariot™carriersaredesignedwiththeendconsumerinmindandtheirdesireformaximumexibility&
performance; in order to achieve this, the purchase of CTS conversion kit(s) is required allowing you to choose the
activity you desire while also eliminating the need to purchase several dedicated child carriers. The four Chariot™ CTS
Conversion Kits available for sale from your local dealer are:
CTS Strolling Kit CTS Jogging Kit CTS Bicycle Trailer Kit CTS Hiking Kit
Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd. retains all rights to this Owner’s Manual. No text, details, or illustrations from this
manual may be reproduced, distributed, or become the subject of unauthorized use for commercial purposes, nor may
they be made available to others.
Additional Manuals for using this carrier may be downloaded from www.chariotcarriers.com.
Great care has been taken in assembling this manual. Nevertheless, should you discover any errors, we would be
grateful if you could bring them to our attention.
North America Contact:
Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd.
105 - 5760 9th Street SE
Calgary, AB T2H 1Z9
Canada
Telephone:
1.800.262.8651
Europe Contact:
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1.1 manual Intended use
Who is this Manual intended for?
This Manual is intended for the purchaser and user
of the carrier, who is also responsible for keeping
it in proper condition, carrying out maintenance as
prescribed and performing repairs.
When using this carrier with the Bicycle Trailer Kit,
please also follow the owner’s manual of the bicycle
usedfortowingandthespecicationsthereregarding
the maximum allowable full load for the bicycle.
1.2 carrIer Intended use
Use as intended
The carrier is intended for use within the
performancerangesspeciedforthecarryingof
childrenindaylighthours,onsidewalks,lighttrafc
public roads, and smooth paths.
Luggage may also be carried in the storage bags
intended for that purpose, provided the children in
the carrier are not put at risk.
1.3 sPecIfIcatIons
If the child carrier is used in conditions of poor
visibility, at dusk or in the hours of darkness, it
ishighlyrecommendedtobettedwithasafety
approved working light set.
As part of the recommended use, you should also
follow this Owner’s Manual and comply with the
prescribed maintenance requirements.
Use not recommended
Any use that goes beyond the above is not
recommended.
Use not recommended is primarily the conveying of
people together with animals, use of this carrier on
rough off-road terrain, use for commercial purposes,
overloading, excessive speed and improper repair
of defects.
The manufacturer is not liable for damages arising
from use that is not recommended – this is at the
risk of the user.
Cabriolet
Maximum Load Carrying Capacity including passenger(s) 45 kg/100 lb
and cargo combined
Number of child(ren) 1 or 2
Dimensions without handlebars (Length x Width x Height) 107 x 81 x 110 cm
42 x 32 x 43.5 in
Dimensions folded (Length x Width x Height) 97 x 78 x 28 cm
38 x 31 x 11 in
Weight of child carrier without CTS™ conversion kits 10.7 kg/ 24 lb
Maximum body height of passenger(s) 111 cm / 44 in
Head / helmet must not stick out of the carrier frame
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PARTS DESCRIPTION
Included
A. Cabriolet chassis
B. 2 - 20" Aluminum wheels
C. Parking Brake
D. Handlebar
E. 2 in 1 weather cover
(Not shown in photo)
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PARTS DESCRIPTION
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SAFETY
The safe use of this child carrier is vital to the
enjoyment of it. For that reason it is extremely
important that you familiarize yourself with the
safety instructions in this manual and follow
them whenever you use this child carrier.
3.1 symBols and InstructIons
This owner’s manual uses warnings and notices
throughout to emphasize safety and optimal use
information.
3.2 General safety InstructIons
Read these instructions carefully before use and keep
them for future reference. Your child’s safety may be
affected if you do not follow these instructions.
• Neverleaveachildunattendedinthischildcarrier.
• Putontheparkbrakewheneveryouparkthis
child carrier.
• Donotcarryextrachildrenorbagsonthis
child carrier.
• Thischildcarrierwillbecomeunstableifthe
manufacturer’s recommended load is exceeded.
• Donotusewithchildrenwhoexceedtheweight
limitations.
• Whenusingthischildcarrierwithonlyonechild,the
child should be seated in the center seating position.
NOTICE
Notices provide additional instructions to make
using the product easier.
WARNING
Warnings provide instructions critical to the
safe use and operation of this child carrier.
Failure to follow these instructions could
result in an accident, potentially causing
serious injury or death to you and/or your
passenger(s).
SAFETY
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• Theuserofthischildcarriermustbeawareof
exposure hazards such as wind chill and heat
exhaustion, either by less active children in prolonged
exposure in colder temperatures, or by extended
periods in warmer temperatures without adequate
ventilation or hydration.
• Donotallowanyofthechildren’sbody,clothing,shoe
laces, or toys to come into contact with moving parts.
• Caremustbetakenwhenfoldingandunfoldingthis
childcarriertopreventngerentrapment.Ensure
children are clear of any moving parts, otherwise they
may be injured.
• Donotinstallacarseatoranyotherseatingdevicenot
approved by Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd. on this
child carrier.
• OnlyuseThuleChildTransportSystemsLtd.approved
rack products otherwise this child carrier will become
unstable if any other parcel bag or rack is used.
• Donotuseanyaccessoryproductswhicharenot
approved by Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd.
• Donotuseanycleaningsolventsonthischildcarrier,
clean only with mild soap and water.
• Makenomodicationstothischildcarrier.
• Donotusethischildcarrieraroundornearanopen
reorexposedame.
• AreectorthatcomplieswithCPSCregulationsshall
be visible on the rear of this child carrier when it is
used for cycling.
• Beforeeachride,ensuretheattachedchildcarrier
does not interfere with braking, pedaling, or steering of
the bicycle.
• Neverrideabicycleatnightwithoutadequatelighting.
Obey all local legal requirements for lighting.
SAFETY
WARNING
This product is not suitable for skating.
WARNING
This product is not suitable for running unless
a CTSTM Jogging Kit is attached.
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GETTING STARTED
4.0 unPackInG your carrIer
A. Opentheboxapsandremovethestaples.
B. Remove the handlebar from inside the box.
C. Lay the box on its side on a clean, sturdy surface.
D. Slide the carrier and wheels out of the box.
(See image 1)
E. Remove and discard all packaging materials
including the shipping box, the plastic bag, packing
foam, silica desiccant packs, product tags and
wheel packing discs.
4.1 Included comPonents
Verify that your carrier was packaged with the
following items:
• CabrioletChassis
• Two-in-OneCover(onChassis)
• Handlebar
• Two20inchWheels
• ParkingBrake
• Owner'sManual
NOTICE
This child carrier is not packaged with any
CTS™ conversion kits. These kits are sold and
packaged separately.
NOTICE
Store your carrier and its components in a safe
dry place so that when they are needed, they
are in the best possible condition.
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4.2 unfoldInG the carrIer
A. Undo the fold locking strap.
B. With one hand on the upper frame and the other
hand on the lower frame, pull the two halves apart.
(See image 1)
C. With one hand on the upper frame and the other
hand on the back frame, pull the back frame
rearward until the auto-lock discs engage.
(See image 2)
D. Verifythatthecarrier'sframeislockedbygivingthe
back frame a push inwards.
4.3 foldInG the carrIer
A. With two hands, pull or release the auto-lock discs
on both sides of the back frame. With the locks
released, give the back frame a sharp push inwards.
(See image 3)
B. With one hand on the upper frame and the other
hand on the carrier axle, push the two halves together.
C. Redo the fold locking strap.
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WARNING
Care must be taken when folding and
unfolding this child carrier to prevent nger
entrapment. Ensure children are clear of any
moving parts, otherwise they may be injured.
WARNING
Ensure that all the locking devices are engaged
before use.
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A. Disengage the parking brake.
B. Insert a wheel axle into an axle socket.
(See image 3)
C. Press the wheel axle fully into the axle socket.
D. Verify that the wheel is securely attached to the
carrier by giving it a sharp pull.
E. Repeat for the other wheel.
F. Using a tire pressure gauge check the air pressure in
each tire. The minimum recommended tire pressure is
30 psi (2.1 bar) and the maximum is 35 psi (2.5 bar).
G. Ifairpressureistoolowineitheroneofthetiresll
them up using a bicycle tire pump.
4.5 InstallInG the Wheels
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WARNING
Before each journey make sure that both of the
wheels are securely locked in the carrier axle.
GETTING STARTED
4.4 InstallInG the ParkInG Brake
A. Remove the wheels from the chassis.
B. Fold the chassis.
C. Lay the chassis on its roof on a clean sturdy surface.
D. With the screwdriver and 7/16" wrench remove the
locking nut and white nylon washer from the bolt on the
brake lever.
E. Insert the bolt along with the black bushing and brake
lever through the hole at the back of the chassis.
(See image 1)
F. Place the white nylon washer and the nut back onto
the bolt from inside the carrier and tighten it until one
screw thread is exposed.
G. With the wrench remove the locking nuts on both of the
bolts on the back corners of the chassis.
H. Insert the bolts on the back corners of the chassis
through the holes on the brake arms. (See image 2)
I. Place the locking nuts back onto the bolts on the back
corners of the chassis and tighten them until one thread
is exposed. (See image 2)
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