MICRA LITE - Stroller RED CASTLE - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MICRA LITE RED CASTLE

- Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight may prematurely discolour the stroller fabric and the cushion. PLEASE NOTE! We do not recommend taking this stroller into the sea. PLEASE NOTE! After using your stroller on the beach or on a snowy/salted pavement, always rinse the parts in contact with the salt and the sand, in particular the wheels, and the rivets. PLEASE NOTE! Dry all textile parts thoroughly before folding the stroller. Make sure the raincover is dry before folding for storing.

WARNING: Only use parts recommended by the manufacturer.

WARNING: Never use the stroller if it is damaged or broken.

THE WHEELS Check the tyre pressure of the rear wheels regularly. - To make your stroller easier to handle, the tyres should be pumped to the same pressure 1.5 bars (22 psi). If you get a flat tyre:

- The tyres are repaired in the same way as bike tyres. - Remove the inner tube and repair it with a patch. - Run your finger round the inside of the tyre to ensure there is no sharp object (e.g. the tip of a thorn). - Replace the inner tube then the wheel and pump up the tyre. - If the inner tube is too damaged, replace it. (A replacement is included with your stroller). Inner tubes can also be purchased in bike shops. Your stroller “pulls” to one side: - Check that both rear tyres are at the same pressure. Click!

Includes a sun screen and a reversible, comfy cushion. SUN SCREEN - Zip the sun screen on the hood, pull it down to cover the stroller seat unit then attach the two elastic pieces together (20). Click! COMFY CUSHION It is reversible (one side cotton, one side fleece). - Slip the safety harness shoulder straps and crotch strap through the slits in the cushion then set the cushion in place. The Velcro strip located at the top of the cushion matched with the Velcro at the top of the stroller will help to keep it in position (29).

- Fold back the hood. - Unlock the front wheels (12). - Push the lever down at the same time pulling the handle upwards (30), this will release the first safety system. - Press on the lever marked «PRESS» at the same time pulling the handle upwards with a rapid movement to fold the stroller (31). - With your hand, press on the base of the seat unit to bring it down towards the chassis until "click" heard. Doing so will block the stroller in a closed position (32). PLEASE NOTE! pulling the stroller backwards will line up the wheels and make it easier to fold. - Raise the bumper bar.

WARNING: Always remove the car seat before folding the stroller.

PLEASE NOTE! Make sure that the hood is folded before folding the stroller. PLEASE NOTE! Empty the basket before folding the stroller.

- This stroller should be checked regularly by its user. - Clean the metal parts of your stroller with a damp cloth and dry them immediately. Do not use abrasive products. - The textile parts should be wiped clean. Use only mild cleaning products. - Check regularly screws, rivets and bolts and replace any parts which may have become worn. - The comfy cushion (optional) is machine washable (low cycle). - DO NOT USE BLEACH. Do not dry in direct sunlight.

APRON To attach the apron onto the stroller: - Slip the apron up over the bottom of the seat unit and attach the Velcro (18) around the bumper bar. - Fold the top of the apron back over the bumper bar (19).

- Easy storage thanks to the press studs on either side of the basket.

WARNING: The maximum load in the basket not to exceed 2kgs.

WARNING: Only use compartments provided for storage and do not exceed

WARNING: Empty the basket completely BEFORE folding the stroller.

PROTECTION AGAINST COLD, WIND and RAIN - Zip the raincover onto the hood, pull it down to cover stroller seat unit and attach the two elastic pieces together (20).

EASY TO ATTACH BRACKETS

The Easy to Attach brackets allow you to install the RED CASTLE SPORT / RECARO car seat (optional) on the stroller:

- Fit the Easy to Attach brackets in place below the handle of the car seat (21). - To remove them: press in the button located on the side of the car seat and pull on the bracket then do the same on the other side (22). N.B: When the Easy to Attach brackets are in place, you do not need to remove them to use the car seat in the car. RED CASTLE SPORT / RECARO Car seat (optional): Click!

PREPARING THE STROLLER: - Remove the hood and bumper bar set (see chapter hood/bumper bar set). - Undo the seat unit from your stroller How to undo the seat unit:

• Open the zip behind the seat unit and free the fabric from the chassis (23).
• Undo the strap and the 4 press studs located below the seat unit (24).
• Put the seat unit in the horizontal position (see chapter Adjustments seat back).
• Pull the seat unit forwards to remove it from the chassis (25). Press simultaneously on the 2 sprung buttons and push in the “U” shaped tube as far as it will go (26). This reduces the length of your stroller.

HOW TO INSTALL THE CAR SEAT

- Position the car seat as shown then press on it until "click” heard (27). - To remove it, press on the raised buttons located on the car seat and lift up the car (28).

WARNING: Always check that the Easy to Attach brackets are fitted properly before

installing the car seat.

- The seat back has several positions. - To change positions, press on the pistons located on either side of the chassis (10) and push down or raise them until the required position is reached (11).

WARNING: Make sure that the reclining position is correctly locked in place, "click"

- To lock them, align the front wheels by pushing the stroller forwards then push down on the wheel locks, "click” heard (12). - To disengage them, lift up the wheel locks (12).

WARNING: This stroller is not suitable for running or skating.

WARNING: The swivel wheels allow greater manoeuvrability of the stroller. Over

rough grounds, it is strongly recommended that the front wheels be used in the fixed position. HOOD and BUMPER BAR set The stroller includes a hood and bumper bar set already in place. - To remove the set, undo the buckle behind the seat back (13). - Press in, one after the other, the white buttons located on either side of the stroller then lift up the set (14). - To replace, position the block on the chassis as shown (14) with the bumper bar raised. Slot the ends into the places for them, above the white buttons located either side of the chassis, until ‘click’ heard. - Fasten the buckle located behind the seat back (13). - The hood is equipped with a sunshade and a window whose fold back flap can be held in place with Velcro as shown (15). - The bumper bar can be removed from the hood: Push it upwards as high as possible then push one side inwards to release the articulation (16). To replace it, inverse the procedure. PLEASE NOTE: The bumper bar cannot be installed without the hood. Click!

HANDLE The handle position can be adjusted. - With the hexagonal Allen key included, loosen the two handlebar clamps on the handle (17), adjust the height position then retighten them. Click!

4. ACCESSORIES (included with the stroller)

The stroller includes a pump, an inner tube and a hexagonal Allen key for adjusting the handle.

ATTACHING THE WHEELS

REAR WHEELS: - Slide each wheel onto the axle (1) and push the wire clip down, towards the centre of the wheel (2).

AVERTISSEMENT : Vous êtes responsable de la sécurité de votre enfant.

- To remove the wheels, push down on the same wire clip (2) (in the middle of the wheel), then pull on the wheel. enclenchés avant utilisation.

WARNING: Always check that the wheels are firmly connected on the axle.

- Stand the stroller upright and apply the parking brake (see to chapter 2) (3). - To open the stroller, squeeze and press down on the 2 pistons located on either side of the chassis (4, 5) then push the folding mechanism downwards (6). Check that the latch has properly engaged with the bar, "click” heard.

WARNING: Always make sure that the stroller is opened correctly and secured in

position and that the parking brake is applied before placing the child in the stroller.

- To apply the parking brake, press on the horizontal bar with your foot. This will lock the rear wheels (7).

WARNING: Check that the rear wheels are locked properly.

WARNING: Never leave the child alone unattended, even if the parking brake is

engaged. - To release the brake, lift up the horizontal bar with your foot (7).

Having unpacked the stroller, remove and discard the protective covers from each end of the rear axle.

1. USING FOR THE 1st TIME

- The MICRALITE stroller is equipped with a 5-point safety harness. PLEASE NOTE! Any separate harness must conform to the EN 13210 safety standard.

WARNING: The crotch strap must ALWAYS be used with the safety harness.

WARNING: Use a safety harness as soon as the child is able to sit up unaided.

WARNING: The seat unit of the MICRALITE stroller is not to be used for children

WARNING: You are responsible for your child’s safety.

WARNING: Ensure that all safety mechanisms are engaged before use.

WARNING: It may be dangerous to leave your child unattended and alone in the

stroller. - Pour débloquer, pressez et poussez vers le bas les 2 pistons de verrouillage d’inclinaison situés de chaque côté du châssis (4, 5) puis poussez le mécanisme de pliage tout en bas (6), vérifiez que le loquet soit bien engagé sur le châssis "clic entendu”.

WARNING: When using your stroller, under all circumstances, attach the child with the

Keep them for future reference. YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY COULD BE AFFECTED if you do not follow these instructions. 5-point safety harness adjusted to fit him correctly. Always use the crotch strap with the safety harness, even when using a footmuff in the stroller.

WARNING: Attaching a bag or other items to the handle of the stroller may affect its

WARNING: This product is not suitable for running or skating.

WARNING: Always use the rear foot brake to immobilise the stroller.

WARNING: Before using your stroller, and every time you use it, always check first

that all safety mechanisms for the car seat or the stroller seat are correctly engaged and secured.

WARNING: Make sure that any valve caps, the wire clips or other detachable parts are

firmly screwed on the wheels to avoid the danger of them being swallowed. The pump must also be kept out of children’s reach.

WARNING: Never use the crotch strap without the safety belt.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This stroller is intended to transport a child from age 6 months and up to a maximum weight of 15kgs as well as an additional weight of 2kgs in the basket beneath the stroller. The stroller can be used for a child from birth when combined with the RED CASTLE SPORT / RECARO car seat, up to a weight of 13kgs. Never transport more than one child in the MICRALITE stroller. The correct assembly of this product is essential. Neither RED CASTLE FRANCE nor their distributors can be held responsible should this not be the case. Please note that incorrect use of the stroller could damage the stroller and be dangerous for your child. Never use this stroller before your child is able to sit up alone unaided (from 6 months old). Do not use replacement parts or accessories other than those recommended by RED CASTLE FRANCE.