Compass - Stroller Gaggle - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Compass Gaggle

• Adult assembly required.

• Read all instructions BEFORE assembly and use.

• Unpack carton, remove packing materials, safely dispose of properly or recycle where possible. Record product information found on the frame tube here. Manufacture Date: Model Number: ________________ Purchase Order:

IMPORTANT - Keep these instructions for future reference

Failure to follow these warnings and assembly instructions could result in serious injury or death. Avoid Serious Injury To Children From Falling Or Sliding Out:

• ALWAYS use harness to restrain each child.

• Snugly adjust harness around each child.

• NEVER leave children unattended, even when sleeping. Always keep children in view.

• DO NOT allow children to climb on stroller or stand in seat. Avoid Serious Injury To Children:

• DO NOT let your child play with this product.

• This seat unit is not suitable for children under 6 months.

• This product is not suitable for running or skating.

• DO NOT allow children to sit or stand in storage basket.

• Use caution when pushing stroller near tra󰀩c or in highly congested areas.

• DO NOT use stroller on stairs or escalators with children in it.

• DO NOT lift stroller by arm bar. Avoid Loss Of Control Of Stroller:

• ALWAYS use front wheel swivel locks when pushing stroller on uneven terrain.

• Use caution when pushing stroller on uneven terrain or hills.

• ALWAYS set parking brake when the stroller is stopped.

• NEVER leave stroller unattended on a hill or incline even when parking brake is set. Avoid Injury From Stroller Tipping Over:

• DO NOT allow children to climb into stroller unassisted, or to play or hang onto stroller.

• DO NOT overload stroller as it can become unstable.

• DO NOT carry more than one child per seat.

• DO NOT place extra parcels or goods in or on the stroller.

• DO NOT add package carrying accessories or hang items from stroller.

• DO NOT place more than 15 lbs. (6.7kg) in storage basket.

• ALWAYS distribute weight as evenly as possible on each side of the stroller. Avoid Pinch Injury:

• Keep ngers clear of hinged joints when folding and unfolding stroller.

When making adjustments, always ensure all children’s body parts are clear of any moving parts.

• To avoid injury ensure that your child is kept away when unfolding and folding this product.Parts Assembly Instructions TOOLS REQUIRED: Phillips screwdriver

• Read all instructions before ASSEMBLY and USE of Stroller.

• Unpack carton, remove packing materials, including polybag. Identify and check all parts. If parts are missing or damaged, call Gaggle

(USA Only) or 330.722.5033.

• Discard all packing materials after assembly.

• Choking Hazard - Stroller assembly hardware includes small parts. Keep small parts away from children.

• Plastic bags can cause su󰀨ocation. Keep plastic bag away from children. Remove and discard plastic bags.

• Pinch Hazard - Keep hands clear of moving parts during assembly, folding and unfolding.

Stroller FrameAssembly (1) Rear Wheel with Axle (2) Front Wheel Assembly (2) Rear Axle Tube Assembly (1) Arm Bar (1) Canopy (1) Screw [M6 x 34 mm] (2) Nut [M6] (2) WARNING

Cup Holder (1)STEP 1 - Rear Axle and Brake Assembly

1. Lay folded Stroller Frame Assembly (A) on

cleanoorwithhandletube(1)ontopandfront footrests(2)contactingoor(Fig. 1).

2. Assemble Rear Axle Tube Assembly (C)

to stroller (Fig. 2). - Position Rear Axle Tube Assembly (C) with brake tube (3) up and open end of rear axle assemblies toward rear legs. - Slide rear axle tube assembly (C) onto the lower ends of rear legs (4) until contacting spring pins. Press spring pins and slide rear axle assembly (C) onto rear leg (4) until spring pins snap into holes in rear axle tube assembly (C) . - Pull on Rear Axle Tube Assembly (C) to check that it is secured onto rear legs. Fig. 2 Fig. 1 Style May Vary STEP 2 - Rear Wheel Assembly

1. Align hole in rear axle rod of Rear Wheel With Axle B with

holes in Rear Axle Tube Assembly (C) . Slide rear wheel with axle B into Rear Axle Tube Assembly (C) (Fig. 1).

2. Slide Rear Wheel With Axle (B) in until hole in rear

axle rod 1 aligns with hole in rear axle tube.

3. Insert M6 x 34 mm Screw (H) through Rear Axle Tube

Assembly (C) and rear axle rod until screw comes out bottom of Rear Axle Tube Assembly (C) (Fig. 2). NOTE: If end of screw does not slide into hole, check alignment of hole in axle. If hole in axle is not aligned, remove rear wheel and start over.

4. Insert M6 Nut (I) into 6-sided recess on bottom of

rear axle tube and using phillips screwdriver, secure Screw (H) by turning into nut until tight (Fig. 3). Repeat steps 2 thru 4 for opposite rear wheel. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3

1. Align pivot shaft of stroller frame with hole in

wheel assembly. Wheel locking lever should be facing up. Slide wheel assembly onto pivot shaft until a solid click is heard and felt from the buttons engaging. (Fig. 1)

2. Check the wheel is secure by pulling down on the

wheels. Wheels should stay securely in place. STEP 4 - Arm Bar Assembly

1. Slide Arm Bar Clamp (1) between fabric seat side cover

and front leg. Push Arm Bar Clamp (1) onto front leg and align the hole in the clamp with the Stud (2) on the arm, on both sides of the stroller (Fig. 1)

2. Lock Arm Bar to stroller frame by pushing Arm Bar

Clamp (1) around front leg tube (4) . Close the Lock lever by pressing the lock lever onto the Arm bar until it clicks closed and the stud (2) is fully through the hole in the lever. (Fig. 2).

3. Repeat step 2 for opposite end of Arm Bar

Check that the Arm bar is securely attached. Fig. 1 Fig. 2

1. Position canopy with rounded front section on top

and place canopy in rear seat area and over top of front seats.

2. Secure Main Canopy Tube (long tube) by pushing

end of Main Canopy Tube into Canopy Retainer slot located on outside of handle near the armrest (Fig. 1).

Secure short Rear Canopy Tube (short tube) by pushing end of Canopy Tube into Canopy Retainer slot located on outside of the handle near the top of the back seat (Fig. 2). Repeat steps 2 and 3 to secure canopy tubes on other side of stroller.

4. Secure back of canopy.

Secure canopy sides around stroller handle by securing hook & loop fasteners on each side (Fig. 3). Repeat on other side of canopy. Fig. 2 Rear Canopy Tube Canopy Retainer Handle Fig. 3 Fig. 1 Main Canopy Tube Canopy Retainer Armrest

5. Attach Rear Cover.

With the loop side of fabric fastener facing outwards, align cut out in the center of the Rear Cover with the center tube of the stroller handle. Press the hook and loop fabric fastening together on both sides of the center tube. Wrap each side of the back cover around the side handle tube and press together the loop side of the Rear Cover to the Hook side of the Main Canopy. (Fig. 4) Fig. 48 Fig. 3 Retainer Tab

Cup Holder Assembly Push down Cup Holder (J) to secure in place.CupHolderkeyslottsinto button on side of stroller handle. See Figure 1.

provided or approved accessories for this stroller. Fig. 1 To remove canopy:

Open sides of canopy around stroller handle by pulling fabric hook & loop fasteners apart (1) (Fig. 1).

Pull rear panel of canopy up and out of opening between stroller handle and handle support (2).

Remove canopy from rear support tube by releasing hook & loop fasteners.

Remove screw,retainer, and canopy strap from handle. (Fig. 2)

Remove rear canopy tube (short tube) by pressing retainer tab in (1) and sliding rear canopy tube up (2) (Fig. 3).

Repeat step 5 for opposite side of stroller.

Remove main canopy tube (long tube) by pressing retainer tab in (1) and sliding main canopy tube up (2) (Fig. 3).

Locate Fold Retention Strap on one side of the stroller (Fig. 1). Push down on stroller handle and unhook Fold Retention Strap by pulling up on the loop (1) and then turn (2) and slide the loop through the “D” Ring (3) (Fig. 2 and 3).

Repeat step 2 on opposite side to unhook Fold Retention Strap. Unfolding and Folding Stroller: Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fold Retention Strap “D” Ring Loop “D” Ring Style May Vary WARNING

Pull up on handle to unfold the stroller (Fig. 3) and then with a quick snap, push down on handle to lock in unfolded position (Fig. 4). Push down on side frame to ensure stroller is in locked open position. Lift on handle to check that stroller handle is locked in the unfolded position on both sides. Unfolding and Folding Stroller

• Pinch Hazard - Keep hands clear of moving parts during assembly, folding and unfolding.

• Ensure that all the locking devices are engaged before use.6. Visually check that the stroller handle is securely locked into the fold Lock assembly on both sides of the stroller. (Fig. 5). NOTE: If fold lock is not locked, fold lock can be locked by pressing down on front of armrests and then press down on top of stroller handle. To fold stroller:

Place seat back of front seats in the upright adjustment position. NOTE: Seat backs of front seats must be in the upright position when folding.

Push down on Red Release lever on right side and then slide both Fold Lock Release collars on both sides up toward the handle grip to unlock (Fig. 1).

While holding the Fold Lock Releases up, push forward on the stroller handle to fold (Fig. 1).

Secure stroller in folded position bylayingstrolleronoorwithfront wheels and front footrests down. Push down on stroller handle and slide the loop on the Fold Retention Strap through the “D” Ring and rotate to secure in place (Fig. 2). Fig. 5 Fold Lock Fig. 1 Stroller Handle Stroller handle MUST be locked into fold lock here, both sides Fig. 2 Fold Retention Strap Anchor “D” Ring Loop “D” Ring Loop Unfolding and Folding Stroller To unfold stroller (continued):

2Securing Children In Stroller

1. With harness unbuckled, place child in seat.

2. Secure child with harness by positioning Crotch

Strap between child’s legs and placing Shoulder and Waist Belts over shoulders and thighs. Snap buckle tongues into crotch strap buckle (Fig. 1).

3. Snugly adjust each strap by pulling on the

free end of the strap and moving plastic loop along strap (Fig. 2). Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment: Use shoulder belt slots that are closest to child’s shoulders. To change shoulder belt height:

1. Remove shoulder belt from seat

back of seat - on back of seat, tip shoulder belt anchor in line with shoulder belt and then push belt anchor and shoulder belt through slot in seat back (Fig. 1).

Reattach shoulder belt to seat back - on front side of seat, tip shoulder belt anchor to contact shoulder belt, push belt anchor and shoulder belt through slot in seat back at desired height. Rotate belt anchor to lay atonbackofseat(Fig. 2). Repeat for opposite shoulder belt. Crotch Belt Adjustment:

1. To lengthen crotch belt - slide plastic loop up

down on crotch belt (Fig. 2). Avoid Serious Injury To Children From Falling Or Sliding Out:

• ALWAYS use a harness to restrain each child.

• Snugly adjust harness around each child.

• NEVER leave children unattended, even when sleeping. Always keep children in view.

• DO NOT allow children to climb on stroller or stand in seat. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Shoulder Belts Crotch Strap Buckle Plastic Loop Fig. 1 Shoulder Belt Shoulder Belt Anchor Slot in Seat Back Crotch Strap Buckle Crotch Strap Waist Belts Fig. 2 Shoulder Belt Shoulder Belt Anchor Slot in Seat Front Plastic Loop WARNING 11Seat Back Recline Adjustment Seat Back Recline Adjustment: The seat backs have two recline positions. Front seat adjustment: NOTE: The seat back must be in the upright position when folding the stroller. To recline seat back:

1. Pull up on seat back Recline Handle (Fig. 1).

2. Lower seat back to recline position and release

seat back recline handle. To raise seat back into upright position:

1. Pull up on seat Back Recline Handle (Fig. 1).

2. Pull seat back forward to upright position and

release seat Back Recline Handle.

3. Check that seat back is locked.

Rear seat adjustment: To recline seat back:

1. While holding seat back up, release both

Seat Back Buckles (Fig. 2).

2. Lower seat back into reclined position.

To raise seat back into upright position:

1. Push seat back up and forward to upright position

and fasten both Seat Back Buckles (Fig. 2). Footrest Adjustment: The front footrests have three adjustment positions. To raise footrests:

1. Lift footrest up to one of the two raised

positions and rotate support bar up (4) and place under support bar hooks on footrest (Fig. 1). To lower footrests:

1. Lift up on footrest and allow support bar to

drop down out from under support bar hooks. Recline Handle Fig. 1 Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Seat Back Buckles Footrest Support Bar Hooks Support Bar

4Parking Brake Operation. To lock parking brake:

1. Press down on parking brake lock bar on the

rear axle assembly into locked position (Fig. 1).

2. Check that wheels are locked.

To unlock parking brake:

1. Place toe under parking brake lock

bar and lift up into unlocked position (Fig. 2). Fig. 1Fig. 2 Parking Brake Lock Bar WARNING Front Wheel Swivel Lock Operation. To lock Wheel Assembly:

1. Rotate front wheel assembly until it is pointing

2. Push down swivel lock until it snaps in place.

3.Check that front swivel is securely locked by pushing side to side on front wheel assembly.

4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for other wheel Assembly.

• Always lock parking brake when stroller is stopped and when loading and unloading children.To remove arm bar

1. Pull arm bar clamp lock lever out away from stroller

to unlock arm bar from stroller frame (1). (Fig 1)

2. Pull out on arm bar to remove it from stroller

frame (2) (Fig 1) To replace arm bar See step 4 in the assembly instructions, Arm Bar Assembly.

Arm Bar Removal and Replacement. To Unlock Wheel Assembly:

1. Push swivel lock up to release (Fig. 1).

2. Repeat for other wheel assembly.

1. Pull arm bar clamp lock lever out away from stroller

to unlock arm bar from stroller frame (1). (Fig 1)

2. Pull out on arm bar to remove it from stroller

frame (2) (Fig 1) To replace arm bar See step 4 in the assembly instructions, Arm Bar Assembly.

Pull main canopy tube toward rear of stroller (2) (Fig. 2). To operate canopy window:

Roll canopy window up towards top of canopy.

Thread hook & loop fastener through sewn loop on back edge of canopy, fold over sewn loop and press strap together (Fig. 3). Repeat for other fastener. Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Main Canopy Front Section Front Section Main Canopy Tube Style May Vary Canopy Operation Fig. 3 Stroller Maintenance Cleaning seats, harness, armrests, arm bar and canopy:

1. Surface wash only with mild solution of soap and water.

2. Rinse with water to remove soap solution.

1. Surface wash stroller frame, plastic parts and fabric with mild solution of soap

and water. Wipe surfaces with water to remove soap solution.