Chariot Carriers Comfort, CX manual General Safety Instructions

8. General Safety Instructions:

Irrespective of any special use, attention should always be paid to the following instructions:

•Do not try to make any alterations to the carrier that are not described in this Owner’s Manual.

•Do not exceed the maximum load of 45 kg (99 lbs.) for two-seater models and of 34 kg (75 lbs.) for the one-seater models. These loads include luggage.

Only transport children under the age of seven (please observe the maximum load of 45 kg for the two-seater).

•Do not carry more than two children in the carrier.

Children should be old enough to wear a helmet and be able to sit upright without outside help, or they should be strapped in a specially fitted baby seat (accessory).

•The child’s head, including helmet, must not project above the upper frame.

•Make sure that neither the child’s limbs, clothing, shoe straps, nor any toys come into contact with the moving parts of the carrier.

•Passengers must always wear seat belts.

•Take care when travelling over uneven surfaces. If the carrier is moved over an obstacle with one wheel only there is a danger of tipping it over, regardless of speed.

•In the event of the vehicle tipping over, the handlebar grip acts as a safety bar - so keep it permanently installed, even when using the carrier behind a bicycle!

•Never leave children unattended in carrier.

•Always check on a regular basis that your children are comfortable at the given temperatures.

9. Maintenance, Care and Storage of the Chariot CTS

9.1 Hitch Arm

Check the hitch arm regularly for signs of damage (e.g. cracks). If there is any kind of damage whatsoever to the hitch arm, then it must be replaced so as to prevent failure and the resulting risk of accident.

If in doubt, consult your specialist dealer.

In the interests of safety, the hitch arm should be replaced every three years (see also Section 2)

9.2 Wheels

Have the wheels (tyres, rims, tension of spokes, axle bearing) checked by your Chariot specialist dealer at least twice every year.

Clean the wheels regularly and give them a protective wax, particularly just before the onset of Winter.

9.3 Fabric Assembly, Floor Pan

Clean the fabric assembly and floor pan with domestic soap or a mild cleansing agent and warm water. Never use thinners or benzine.

9.4 Storage

Store your Chariot CTS in a dry and well-ventilated place. Before storing your carrier, it should be dry to prevent the growth of mould and the formation of marks from mildew. Expose your carrier as little as possible to direct sunlight to prevent colours fading. Do not store the trailer coupled to the bicycle over a long period of time.

Safety Recommendation:

As well as rubber, tyres contain many chemical substances which improve their physical characteristics. In unfavourable cir- cumstances, these substances may lead to staining of the transparent side and front panels of the child transporter. For this reason, always store wheels in such a way that they do not come into contact with these transparent panels.

9.5 Screws and Fasteners

Make regular checks that the screws and nuts are fully tight and that all safety fasteners are correctly fitted.

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