Summary of Buggy
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Tandem user instructions issued 1 st september 2010
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Tandem buggy we designed the tandem buggy to enable families who have a disabled child and another younger child to enjoy the freedom they deserve. The system is not designed for two children who both have special needs as we are not able to provide postural support in the second seat. In order to c...
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Safety notes – please do read these! Please read this user guide fully before using your stroller. The maximum weight capacity for the main front seat is 35kg. The maximum weight for the rear baby seat is 9kg and the rear sibling seat has a maximum weight capacity of 20kg. Expert medical advice must...
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Operating the tilt function the angle of the seat unit is altered by releasing the tilt lever indicated on our main picture. The backrest of the seat should be held with one hand while releasing the lever with the other hand. Re-position the seat angle and let go of the lever, checking that the seat...
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Removing and re-fitting the front seat unit the seat unit should be removed to allow the frame to fold. The seat is secured by two levers under the seat unit at the rear as indicated in our first picture (you are looking down form above, with only a seat frame mounted on the chassis) these levers sh...
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Adjusting the push handle height/ folding the chassis the height of the pushing handle is adjustable, and this also enables the handle to be folded away for storage of the complete buggy – or when folding the frame the lever on the adjuster should be opened, which allows the gears to disengage. The ...
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Folding the chassis the chassis is folded very simply by pressing the release handles together as shown make sure that you have supported the handle frame, otherwise the chassis will fold on top of you! You will find that the chassis fits into most car boots, as it is short enough and shallow enough...
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Using the brakes the brakes are fitted on either side of the tandem buggy, and both brakes should be applied while the buggy is being loaded or unloaded. Always make sure that the brakes are gripping the wheels sufficiently – especially when parking the buggy on slopes. Brake off brake applied.
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Fitting the rear seats the tandem buggy is designed to receive both a baby car seat that is suitable from birth to 9 months old, and a sibling seat with takes a child from 9 months up till 3-4 years old. The carrying frame for the baby car seat and the sibling seat fit into the receivers on the rear...
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Adjusting the recline angle of the seat unit you should be aware of the way this movement could affect the user of the rear seat. To release the position undo the lever handle as show, then pull on the pop-pin while supporting the weight of the backrest. Reposition and release the pop-pin to locate ...
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Adjusting the footrest the footrest is adjusted in height by releasing the handwheel as shown, the footplate is re-positioned and the handwheel is tighteneed to secure the new position the footrest is adjusted in angle by pressing the button as shown – on both side of the stroller. The desired angle...
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Using the tandem buggy getting into the stroller make sure that the parking brake is on. Fold the footrest out of the way and recline the footrest rails as far back as possible. Either ask another helper to steady the stroller by holding the handle, or place the handle up against a wall to minimise ...
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Occupied transport of a tandem buggy in a suitably modified vehicle securing the buggy to the track system in the vehicle floor the tandem buggy must be secured to the vehicle floor using a 4-point webbing restraint system. The buggy must be in a forward facing position with the rear sibling seat re...
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Securing the passenger restraint around the occupant and attaching to the track system in the vehicle floor. The following points relate to the safety of the occupant: check that occupant weighs no more than 35kg. Make sure that the seat base is at 90 degrees to the seat back. The seat back should b...
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Key points relating to transportation the buggy must face forwards in the vehicle – in the direction of travel. The buggy must be restrained with a 4-point tie-down. No other restraint system must be used. The occupant must be restrained by a 3-point passenger restraint. The passenger restraint must...
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Care and maintenance your stroller has been designed and produced to a high standard. With correct use and maintenance it will give you many years of trouble-free service. Please read the following instructions. Regularly inspect the frame catch and the attached safety clip, the occupant bar fitting...
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For more information call activate on 01722 340600 or fax 01722 414884 email: sales@activateforkids.Com.