Confidence
Baby Jogger
Safety Instructions IMPORTANT Read and follo w these instructions and safety rules before operating the Confidence Baby Jogger.
WARNING: Failure to follow these warnings and assembly instructions could result in serious injury or death.
Immediately discard all plastic bags and plastic wrapping materials. Maximum weight capacity for one child is 19.5kgs, and for two children 39kgs. Never use the Confidence Baby Jogger if it becomes damaged. To avoid serious injury, children should always wear the seat belt and the shoulder straps.
Never leave children unattended in or around Confidence Baby Jogger. Never allow children to assemble, fold or disassemble the Confidence Baby Jogger.
Accessories or parcels placed in Confidence Baby Jogger may cause it to become unstable.
Not for use with children under 18 months old. Children must be able to support their own heads. Before riding, check that all parts are correctly assembled according to the manufacturer’s ins tr uc t io ns .
Tyres should be inflated to 20-50 PSI, check tyre pressure before each use. Use a foot pump or hand pump to inflate the tyres, pressurized air hoses can cause over inflation.
Periodically re-check all fasteners to make sure they are tight and secure. The Confidence Baby Jogger should be cleaned using soap and water, never use solvents.
SAFE TOWING TIPS
Warning: Make sure the bike brakes work properly; the braking distance is increased when pulling a trailer.
This Confidence Baby Jogger is wide, so allow extra clearance near curbs, signs, parked cars, and other obstacles.
A bicycle with the Confidence Baby Jogger attached requires a wide turning circle, do not turn sharply.
Children must always wear an approved safety helmet. Never remove protective canopy when pulling children in the Confidence Baby Jogger.
Always use the safety flag when pulling the Confidence Baby Jogger. When pulling one child in the Confidence Baby Jogger they should always be sat in the centre.
Do not ride over curbs, bumps, holes and always signal your turns.
Use extra caution when turning on uneven pavement and going downhill. Not for use at high speeds, do not exceed 10 MPH. Do not pull the Confidence Baby Jogger at night. Install a rearview mirror on your bike to check on the Confidence Baby Jogger.
Parts List
Assembly Instructions 1. Remove the Confidence Baby Jogger from the carton and check the contents against the parts list.
2. Unfold the Confidence Baby Jogger frame and remove all the components from the inside (Fig 2). 3. Lift both side panels into an upright position (Fig 3). Remove the screws from the crossbar by turning it in a counter-clockwise direction and slide the back of the seat over the crossbar. 4. Align the conical plastic washer on the end of the crossbar with the holes on the sidebars of the upper frame. Once aligned, insert the screws through the holes in the frame into the crossbar; turn the screw in a clockwise direction to secure the crossbar to the frame with the threaded knob as shown below (Fig 4-5).
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Step 2 – Release the tow bar 1. Open the loop of the quick release pin and remove the pin. 2. Re-install the pin in the front holes of the U – channel and close the snap pin so the loop of the pin lock is over the pin shaft (Fig 8). Repeat for both pin locks.
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Step 3 – Install the wheels and wheel guard. 1. Lift the Confidence Baby Jogger so the right hand side is up and insert the rear axle (Fig 9). 2. Slide the spacer on and then put the rear wheel on (Fig 10).
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3. Repeat for the left hand side. 4. Now, whilst holding one side with a wrench, tighten the opposite side and then repeat process for other side. 5. Install the wheel guards by depressing the spring pin and insert the tube in the frame until the spring locks back into place. Note: Wheels must be installed securely, if not they may fall off. Step 4 – Attach the Four Season Cover 1. Position the Four Season cover over the Confidence Baby Jogger where the roll up window is facing towards the front side of the trailer. Wrap the Velcro back fixing straps and secure the cover around the frame. 2. Secure the Velcro material at the bottom of the front cover to the matching Velcro material on the lower front fabric panel. 3. Connect the side release buckles affixed to the rear corners of the cover to the matching buckles on the rear side of the Confidence Baby Jogger cabin.
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Note: The Four Season cover is designed to keep passengers and cargo dry and warm in inclement weather. It also protects children from flying debris. The Four Season cover can be rolled up to allow for added ventilation in hot weather. Velcro closures keep the Four Season Cover in place when rolled up. Warning: Never use the Confidence Baby Jogger without the Four Season cover. The front window must be attached to protect children from flying objects.
Step 5 – Installation of the Safety Flag 1. The flag is located on the left hand side of the Confidence Baby Jogger cabin, be sure to insert the flag into the below shown pocket. 2. Remove the flag before attempting to fold.
(Fig 14) Step 6 – Attaching the trailer to the bike. 1. Loosen the left side of the rear axles to allow the hitch to attach to the bike frame (Fig 15). 2. Position the hitch over the left rear axle of the bike (Fig 16).
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3. Tighten the axle nut securely, testing to see if the hitch can be pulled loose (Fig 16) And then repeat safety test. 4. Loop safety strap around the frame and secure to the D ring on the hitch arm (Fig 17).
Warning: The safety strap must be attached to the bike frame when using the Confidence Baby Jogger in trailer mode. Step 8 – Using the 5-point Safety Harness. Warning: to avoid serious injury children should always wear the seat belt, shoulder straps and a helmet.
(Fig 18) Seat for one child 1. Undo the lap buckle and seat the child in the centre of the Confidence Baby Jogger. Buckle the left belt over the child’s lap and pull the strap until the belt is snug. Place the two centre shoulder straps over the child’s shoulders and clip both straps into the D ring of the centre of the crotch strap. Adjust the shoulder strap height according to the height of the child and then pull the straps until they are snug.
Seating for two children 1. Undo the lap belt buckle and seat the children side by side in the Confidence Baby Jogger. Buckle the lap belt over both children’s laps and pull the strap until the belt is snug (there is only one lap belt for both children). Place one outer pair of shoulder straps over the shoulders of the child seated on that side. Now clip both straps into the D ring of the outer crotch strap directly below. Adjust the shoulder strap height according to the height of the child. Then pull the straps until they are snug. Note: the center crotch strap will not be clipped to any shoulder straps Important: adjust the straps so that the crotch strap and shoulder straps meet at the children’s stomach level. NOT AT CHEST LEVEL. Step 9 – Front Wheel and Handlebar Assembly 1. Insert the U front fork into the bottom square bracket, hold and turn the knob in a clockwise direction to secure the U front fork into position (Fig 19).
(Fig 19) Warning: failure to properly install and tighten the U front fork could allow the wheel to fall off during use and cause serious injury.
2. The font axle has a flat area on it that must align with the slots in the front fork. After aligning the front wheel in the fork slots, slide the wheel all the way into the front fork and move the leaver into the closed position. You should feel significant resistance when closing the lever. If you do not, open the lever and tighten the finger nut further and close the lever again. Continue to do this until the movement of the lever results in tension on the lever when closing and the wheel is tight in the frame. When complete, attempt to pull the wheel from the frame , if the wheel moves, tighten the finger and nut and repeat the test.
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Warning: You cannot tighten the quick release lever by merely twisting it. You can only ensure it is locked by properly tightening the finger nut and then flipping the quick release lever from open to closed (Fig 20 & 21). 3. Install the handlebars by depressing the spring pin and insert the handlebars until a click is heard.
Folding and Storage 1. Unclip the tow bar safety strap from the D ring and remove the pin and hitch from the bike frame. 2. Clip the end of the strap back onto the tow bar D ring. 3. Remove the flag and pole and separate into 3 sections. 4. Remove the screw cap from the rear axles of the rear wheels. 5. Remove the quick release pin from the tow bar bracket at the front corner of the Confidence Baby Jogger. 6. Fold the tow bar back under the Confidence Baby Jogger and replace the quick release pin through the tow bar and U channel. 7. Place wheels and flag pole inside the passenger compartment and close the front cover. 8. Remove the Four-Season Cover. 9. Loosen the crossbar knob and remove. 10. Fold the crossbar down to allow the window tubes to fold in . 11. Fold the cabin as shown below.
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Before Every Use 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Make sure all parts are in good working order and none are missing. Do not use the Confidence Baby Jogger if any parts are worn or missing. Check all fasteners are securely tightened. Check all tires’ to ensure they are properly inflated. If you have any questions about proper use please contact a qualified technician.
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