RODEO - Child bike seat KETTLER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL RODEO KETTLER

Assembly Instructions Please read these instructions carefully before the assembly and first use. You will get important information on your safety as well as the use and maintenance of the child’s seat. Retain these instructions for information and for maintenance works as well as orders for spare parts. KETTLER´s child’s seat was designed incompliance with applicable safety regulations and manufactured under permanent quality control. The knowledge gained in this process is used to constantly improve and develope our products. In order to offer our customers the very best in quality, we reserve the right to make technical changes at any time. Should you have the need of assistance, please conntact your dealer. For Your Safety ■ Only use this bicycle child's seat for its intended purpose, i.e. only mount it above the bike's rear axle by means of the included mounting parts and only use it for the transport of children. ■ The seat is suitable for children who can already sit alone (about 9 months), and may be loaded with a maximum weight of 22 kg including luggage. (Check regularly with the age of the child). ■ This child's bicycle seat is not suitable for fully sprung bicycles. ■ The child’s seat can be used for bicycles with a minimum wheel diameter of 26 inches; the diameter of the frame tube must be 28, 30, 32, 35 or 40 mm. ■ Any other use is inadmissible and may even be dangerous. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by unauthorized use. ■ The bicycle used must be safe and correspond to the Road Traffic Licensing Regulations valid in your country. Please make enquiries if there are regulations concerning the transport of children. ■ If you have a special bicycle structure please ask your dealer if your bike is suitable for the use of a child's seat. ■ The bicycle must be suited for accepting such additional loads. Furthermore, the admissible total weight of the bicycle including child and child's seat must not be exceeded. If necessary, ask your bicycle manufacturer or supplier regarding the bicycle's carrying capacity. ■ If you transport your bicycle on a luggage rail on your car, you should dismount the child's seat from your bicycle to avoid exceeding the carrying capacity of the luggage rail. ■ When attaching the seat to a bicycle that has a saddle stem with suspension please take into account the distance between the seat and the suspension spring. You should ensure that the child’s fingers cannot reach the spring thus avoiding the danger of injury. ■ Please note that the riding behaviour of the bicycle changes when the child’s seat is used (irrespective of child being transported or not). Owing to the higher centre of gravity the bicycle's behaviour may change unfavourably and the bicycle's dirigibility may be impaired. For this reason, ride carefully – in particular with regard to braking and evading manoeuvres. Also avoid riding with one hand only. ■ Pay attention that the child does not handle any objects (e.g. toys) which might get caught in the wheels. Clothes or extremities of the child should never be able to get caught in turning parts or in the brake and transmission system. This should be checked regularly as the child grows older. ■ Protect your child from sharp edges of your bicycle, from worn cables and other parts that might lead to injuries. ■ Before going on a ride, and during breaks, you should check that the seat is firmly attached, and also check all components for potential damage and loose connections (screws, connections, safety belts etc.). ■ Caution: The children’s seat is to be adjusted before use! Otherwise there is a risk of injury! ■ Caution: The children’s seat may only be used in conjunction with the side cushions. ■ Attention: Only transport the child with the safety belt correctly and firmly fastened and the foot straps closed. Have a check during breaks that those safety devices are still in place. ■ Even if no child is carried, close the seat belt to avoid it getting caught in turning parts or catching on items that are passed during the ride. ■ Pay attention to suitable and sufficiently warm clothing of your child. Children who are sitting still normally cool down faster than the rider.

Assembly Instructions ■ We recommend that adult and child wear suitable helmets. ■ If in doubt or if you have any further questions do not hesitate to contact your specialized dealer. ■ Attention: Do not attach additional luggage to the child's seat. If necessary, use a carrier for the front axle in order to obtain a balanced load. Please note that the carrying capacity of bicycle and child's seat are not exceeded. ■ Attention: The seat must not be modified. The child’s bicycle seat meets all required safety regulations. Repair works done by non-experts and alterations to the construction (dismounting original parts, attachment of parts without approval etc.) may cause harm to the user. ■ Attention: Please note that the riding behaviour of the bicycle may change with a child in the seat, especially regarding balance, steering and braking. Ask the child to sit quietly. Sudden weight transfers by the child may considerably affect your safety during the ride. ■ Attention: Never park the bicycle with the child still in its seat. ■ Attention: Do not use the seat if one of its components is defective. Damaged components may jeopardize your or the child’s safety. Before going on a ride you should check all components for potential damage and loose connections (screws, connections, safety belts etc.). Damaged or worn components must be replaced immediately. Only use original KETTLER spare parts. ■ Attention: In case of extreme weather conditions please check if the seat can be used by the child, as for example the seat may become very hot when there is strong solar radiation, or if the temperature is far below freezing point the skin may stick to the seat or its components. Assembly ■ The child’s seat must be positioned such that it is not in contact with the luggage carrier. The distance between luggage carrier and tube shackle must be min. 25 mm. ■ Fix the tube shackle parallel to the ground. This results in a seat which is slightly inclined towards the rear such that the child may not slide out of the seat. The seat back is slighty inclined to the rear. ■ The load centre (marked by a red point) may only be within 10 cm behind the wheel hub (explained in detail below). ■ In case of saddles with uncovered springs the latter have to be covered as a protection against bruises (e. g. art. nr. 08947-690). ■ Further to that the rear wheel is provided with an additional cover on the spokes or a protective device to prevent dresses from getting mingled with the spokes. ■ Tighten all screws with a torque of approx. 6 Nm. Check the tight fit of all screwed connections after assembly. ■ Please check whether all parts of the bike operate correctly with the set fitted in place (e.g. steering and brakes). Service and maintenance ■ Always use environmentally friendly substances, never aggressive or caustic ones, for cleaning and servicing the child’s bicycle seat. ■ If necessary you may also clean the safety belts. In this case it is especially important not to use aggressive substances! Usually weak washing-up water or a mild detergent will be sufficient. ■ If seat or clothes are damp the colour of the seat may possibly mark pale coloured clothes due to friction.

Assembly Instructions Accessories ■ If you want to attach the seat to another bicycle, you can order a second carrier for the child’s seat. (item no. 08947-133). Note on Assembly Assembly must be carried out carefully by an adult. Carefully read these mounting instructions before beginning with the work itself. The individual steps are additionally explained in the sequence of figures by means of symbols, in some cases a text mark indicates that a written explanation is available. Strictly follow the individual mounting steps to ensure a safe use and operation of the unit. For technical reasons, we reserve the right to carry out preliminary assembly work (e.g. addition of tubing plugs). 3 Years Guarantee ■ KETTLER guarantees that this product has been manufactured with the greatest care using materials of the highest quality. However, should you have reason for complaint, please contact your dealer. Do not forget to submit your receipt of payment. The guarantee commences on the date of purchase. Entitlement to service under the guarantee does not recommence if repairs are carried out. ■ Damage caused by incorrect treatment or the use of force is not covered by this guarantee. ■ Similarly, the manufacturer is not liable for damage to the product caused by environmental factors (e.g. air or (rain)water pollution). Any costs arising from the repair of damage of this kind will not be assumed by the manufacturer. List of spare parts page 30-31 When ordering spare parts, always state the full article number, spare-partnumber, the quantity required and the S/N of the product (see handling). Example order: Art. no. 08949-000 / spare-part no. 91960107 / 2 pieces / S/N .................... Please keep original packaging of this article, so that it may be used for transport at a later date, if necessary. Goods may only be returned after prior arrangement and in (internal) packaging, which is safe for transportation, in the original box if possible. It is important to provide a detailed defect description / damage report! Important: spare part prices do not include fastening material; if fastening material (bolts, nuts, washers etc.) is required, this should be clearly stated on the order by adding the words „with fastening material“. Waste Disposal KETTLER products are recyclable. At the end of its useful life please dispose of this article correctly and safely (local refuse sites). KETTLER (GB) Ltd. Merse Road · North Moons Moat · Redditch, Worcestershire B98 9HL · Great Britain http://www.kettler.co.uk

Measuring help for screw connections

Checklist (contents of packaging)

In order to open the back part (or foot part), press both pushbuttons on the right and left, and bring the back part (foot part) into position.

Spacers are enclosed for mounting the seat on bicycle frames with different tube diameters. Measure the diameter of the tubes of your bicycle frame (saddle socket) and select the correct spacer to fit it. The diameter is stamp on the spacer. No spacer is required for tube diameter 28 mm.

When mounting the carrier please observe that the screw are self-locking (the lock may sometimes cause problems when turning the screw). The securing toggle must be positioned on the left (seen in moving direction). Do not tighten the screws completely to be still capable of aligning the carrier!.

The carrier must be aligned such that the tube shackle inserted is without contact to the luggage carrier; the minimum distance between both must be parallel 2.5 cm. After this distance has been set correctly, tighten the screws crosswise, until the carrier can be moved neither horizontally nor vertically with moderate force being applied. When inserting the tube shackle (this also applies when the seat is mounted) the safety toggle must be locked (push backwards). Removal of the tube shackle or seat: pull safety toggle forward.

When mounting the seat on the tube shackle attention has to be paid to the centre of gravity (marked by a red point on the seat): it must not be more than max. 10 cm behind the wheel hub.

Clean the contact surfaces before attaching the Velcro strip. Pull off the film from the Velcro strip and press the pads firmly onto the armrests. For cleaning pull the upholstery from the armrest and loosen the screw at the bottom from the seatstay. After cleaning you must refasten the upholstery.

The shoulder straps can be adjusted in accordance with the child’s tallness. Check the firm seating.

Folded-up Seating position Resting position Warning! Make sure that the joints are clicked into place after the adjustment. Use only the positions shown above. Other positions are not advisable from ergonomic points of view, and can cause postural injuries with the child.

When ordering spare parts, always state the full article number, spare-partnumber, the quantity required and the S/N of the product.