Chariot Carriers CX 1, CX 2 manual Use, Suitability of the bicycle used for towing, Travelling

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DANGER

Always attach the snap hook of the hitch back-up safety strap to its accompanying D-ring on the hitcharm end that now points upwards. If you do not do this, it could get caught in the wheel spokes and cause an accident.

Use

Weight distribution and hitcharm load (tongue or nose weight) on the hitch

The exact position of the seat in the Chariot has been specially chosen so as to give optimum weight distribution if there are only children sitting in the carrier.

The only other factor in weight distribution is the weight of luggage items. The storage bags described in Section 3.7 are intended for the carrying of luggage items. The carrying of luggage items next to the child on the seat is prohibited. We would also urge against carrying luggage items in the foot space.

Checking of the hitcharm load (tongue or nose weight) is important if you want to carry a heavy load in the storage bags along with a light child, or if you are using your Chariot as a Bicycle Trailer.

The hitcharm load (tongue or nose weight) on the carrier hitch needs to be 1 - 6 kg / 2.2 – 13.2 lb for safe road handling. The hitcharm load (tongue or nose weight) is the weight that you lift on the hitch when the carrier is loaded up.

If you are not confi dent about estimating the hitcharm load (tongue or nose weight), use a bathroom scale to help you:

1.Put the bathroom scales next to the hitcharm of the loaded carrier.

2.Stand on the scales and note your own weight.

3.Lift up the hitcharm at the hitch to around 30 cm/12 inches above the ground.

The weight as displayed should now be 1 - 6 kg/2.2 – 13.2 lb above your own weight.

Suitability of the bicycle used for towing

Always make sure you follow the manufacturer’s specifi cations in the owner’s manual of the bicycle used for towing, where the suitability specifi cations of the bicycle are to be found.

Example 1: If the manufacturer states »This bicycle is suitable for pulling an unbraked trailer of overall weight 40 kg«, then you may add a maximum load of 30 kg, since the carrier itself weighs approximately 10 kg/22 lb (e.g. Cheetah 1).

Example 2: If the manufacturer states »The permissible bicycle full load of 120 kg/ 265 lb may not be exceeded. Please note that the permissible full load may also not be exceeded if you attach a trailer,« then, in order to determine the cargo load, you need to subtract the weight of the bicycle, your own weight and the carrier unloaded weight from the permissible full load. For instance, if the bicycle weighs 15 kg/ 33 lb and the cyclist weighs 72 kg/ 159 lb, then a maximum of 23 kg/ 51 lb additional cargo load may be carried (120 - 15 - 72 - 10 = 23)/(265 – 33

– 159 – 22 = 51).

You will fi nd the weight specifi cations for your carrier in Section 13 “Specifi cations”.

DANGER

If there is nothing specifi ed in the owner’s manual of your bi- cycle regarding towing a trailer, this does not mean that there are no limitations. In such a case, always ask your specialist retailer.

Travelling

Please ensure the following before each journey:

Follow all safety instructions at the beginning of this section and the general safety instructions at the beginning of the Owner’s Manual.

DANGER

When used as a Bicycle Trailer, the stroller wheels must never be installed in their use position (wheels down). They may only be carried in their out-of-use position (wheels up). For a description of the positions of the stroller wheels, see Section 7.

Correct assembly of the stroller

Wrong!!!

wheels for carrying them

 

out-of-use when used as a

 

Bicycle Trailer.

 

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Contents Cheetah 1, Cheetah 2, Cougar 1, Cougar 2, CX 1, CX Table of Contents Intended Use General ItemsCongratulations on buying this child transporter Overview of Components Safety Explanation of symbols and instructionsGeneral safety instructions Safety information for all travelling situationsSafety instructions for carrying infants Safety instructions for maintenance and repairsDescription of the Ready Chassis Supplied as standardAssembly and folding up Assembling the Ready ChassisWheel assembly Folding up the Ready ChassisInstalling the handlebar Cougar and CheetahSafety wrist strap Seat and SeatbeltsHandlebar bag CX To fasten the child into the carrier, proceed as followsAdjusting the padded shoulder harness TIP Climate control Two-in-one weather coverOpening the two-in-one weather cover SunscreenSide window on the CX Front side air vent on the CougarStorage bags Adjusting the suspension Cougar and CX Larly to the upper mesh bagOperating the parking brake Cheetah and Cougar Use as a parking brake Safety InstructionsUse as a wheel brake Adjusting the brake system Wrongright Case 1 Too much increase in brake lever playCase 2 Brakes pull unequally Basic adjustment Start by adjusting one of the wheelsFine adjusting Carrier pulls to when the brake is appliedWheel removal Wheel fittingCare and maintenance CleaningBrake cables Screw connectionsSafety instructions for use as a Bicycle Trailer Cycling KitChariot Cycling Kit Weber Cycling KitPerformance characteristics when used as a Bicycle Trailer Legal requirementsAssembly Assembling the reflectors and safety flagFor the plastic wheels used on theCheetah Spoked wheels on the Cougar and the CXAttaching the hitcharm to CTS Ready Chassis Page Attaching the Axle-Mount ezHitch Bicycle with solid axleAttaching the carrier For this the carrier must not be folded Special features of the VersaWingFixing the Weber hitch to the bicycle Travelling UseSuitability of the bicycle used for towing Use as a pull wagon Jogging Kit Safety instructions for use as a Jogging StrollerJogging Kit Performance characteristics when used as a Jogging Stroller Page Storing the wheels arms and 16 wheel Weight distribution Safety instructions for use as a StrollerStrolling Kit Strolling KitPerformance characteristics Travelling Safety instructions for use as a Hiking Carrier Hiking KitTIP Safety instructions for use as an XC Skiing Carrier XC Skiing KitAssembly Attaching the skis to the carrier Cheetah und CougarFitting the ski arms to the carrier Identical for all modelsLength adjustment of the ski arms Putting on the waist beltFitting the drawbars to the carrier Safety instructions for use as WalkerWalking Kit Length adjustment of the drawbars Accessories Service, Care and StorageWarranty and Guarantee SpecificationsMileage in km Type of ride