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chariot carriers inc.
#105 - 5760 9th street se 
calgary aB  t2H 1Z9
canaDa 

telephone numbers:
1-403-640-0822
1-403-640-0759 (fax)

chariot carriers inc. retains all rights to this owner’s manual.
no text, details, or illustrations from this manual may be either 
reproduced, distributed, or become the subject of unauthorized 
use for commercial purposes, nor may they be made available 
to others.

additional manuals for using this carrier may be downloaded 
from www.chariotcarriers.com.

Great care has been taken in assembling this manual. 
nevertheless, should you discover any errors, we would be 
grateful if you could bring them to our attention. 

Table of Contents

1.General items........................................................................

2.overview of components......................................................

3.safety....................................................................................
 3.1 explanation of symbols and instructions...........................
 3.2 General safety instructions................................................
 3.3 safety information for all travelling situations.................... 
 3.4 safety instructions for carrying infants.................................
 3.5 safety instructions for maintenance and repairs...............

 3.6 Warning against unauthorised modifications.....................

4.Description of the ready chassis.........................................  
 4.1 supplied as standard........................................................
 4.2 erecting and folding the carrier..........................................
 4.3 wheel assembly................................................................
 4.4 installing the handlebar.....................................................
 4.5 seat and seatbelts............................................................
 4.6 climate control..................................................................
 4.7 storage bags.....................................................................
 4.8 adjusting the suspension (cougar and cx)......................
 4.9 operating the parking brake (cheetah and cougar).........
 4.10 cx brake system owner’s manual...................................

5. Parts lists and exploded views.............................................

6.the cycling Kit......................................................................

safety instructions for use as a Bicycle trailer........................... 

7.the Jogging Kit.....................................................................

safety instructions for use as a Jogging stroller..................

8.the strolling Kit.....................................................................

safety instructions for use as a stroller...............................

9.the Hiking Kit........................................................................

safety instructions for use as a Hiking carrier.....................

10.the xc skiing Kit................................................................

safety instructions for use as an xc skiing carrier.............

11.accessories.........................................................................

12.service, care and storage..................................................

13.Specifications......................................................................

14.wear and tear.....................................................................

15.warranty..............................................................................

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Summary of Contents for CHEETAH 1

Page 1: ...ah 2 cougar 1 cougar 2 cx 1 cx 2 warning you should not use the chariot child carrier before you have read and understood the contents of this owner s manual Failure to comply with the instructions co...

Page 2: ...safety instructions for carrying infants 3 5 safety instructions for maintenance and repairs 3 6 Warning against unauthorised modifications 4 Description of the ready chassis 4 1 supplied as standard...

Page 3: ...etah 1 cougar 1 and cx 1 34 kg 75 lb 1 child cargo load of the cheetah 2 cougar 2 and cx 2 45 kg 100 lb maximum of 2 children maximum body height of the children 111 cm 43 7 head or helmet must not pr...

Page 4: ...ead through it with particular care and take note of all instructions 1 Explanation of symbols and instructions in this owner s manual all items relating to safety are provided with a warning in the d...

Page 5: ...when folded as they will get damaged at various points on the carrier self locking nuts are used if these have been loosened they must not be reused once they have been loosened they lose their origin...

Page 6: ...the relevant part replaced by your authorized chariot retailer there is a risk of it cracking and subsequently breaking we recommend annual maintenance of the wheels by your authorized chariot retail...

Page 7: ...ase auto lock disk the assembly of the cx requires particular attention care needs to be taken here that the brake cable see section 4 10 is not bent or damaged in some other way it must run along the...

Page 8: ...ier to save space Wheel assembly The wheels of the Chariot models described are fitted with so called push button axles Pressing on the rubber cap in the wheel centre will loosen the retaining balls w...

Page 9: ...he carrier to become separated from you resulting in an accident in which your passenger s could suffer serious injury or death CX the handlebar of the cx is installed in the same manner as described...

Page 10: ...that you do not pinch the child s neck with the buckles once again make sure that the crotch belt is between the child s legs all belts can be adjusted the shoulder harness can be adjusted to fit cor...

Page 11: ...houlder harness to achieve the correct size of the padded shoulder harness sleeve through or remove the shoulder belts with the plastic buckle through these adjustment loops as indicated below XS Do n...

Page 12: ...u thread the belt through again always give it a good pull to check that it cannot be pulled out of the buckle warning always make sure the seatbelts are correctly fastened around your child and are c...

Page 13: ...ds can be adjusted to fit correctly by pulling tight or loosening the loose ends of the upper securing straps to equal degrees the loose end of the crotch pad belt can be pulled tight or loosened in t...

Page 14: ...shoulder pads down over the adjusting buckles and but not off the straps remove the webbing from the adjusting buckle 3 re install the shoulder pad into its new position by threa ding the webbing bac...

Page 15: ...child if this is not the case your passenger s could suffer serious injury or death in the event of an accident Double seat set up for 1 child warning always make sure you thread the belt through corr...

Page 16: ...f the assembly at both velcro fasteners then lift the two in one weather cover upwards pulling equally on both of its tabs TiP on the cougar and cx make sure the upper corners rubber seal of the two i...

Page 17: ...duces penetration of cold air through the mesh parts of the seat backrest Front side air vent on the Cougar For additional ventilation of the interior the cougar is equipped with a side air vent to th...

Page 18: ...quipped with a large rear mesh pocket and an oversized rear storage pocket the cougar and cx are equipped with an adjustable rear lower storage bag an upper mesh bag and a small hidden pocket inside t...

Page 19: ...storage bag is limited by the manufacturer to 4 kg 8 8lb and that of the handlebar bag to 1 kg 2 2lb Please also refer to the ins tructions relating to load in sections 6 to 10 overloading the carrier...

Page 20: ...ownwards as the brake components may get bent or damaged nOTE the parking brake on the cheetah and cougar is not suitable for deceleration of a moving carrier 10 CX brake system owner s manual the bra...

Page 21: ...is only designed to decelerate the carrier with its permissible maximum weight Warning against unauthorised modifications For reasons of safety unauthorised rebuilds of and or modifications to the br...

Page 22: ...squeeze the brake hard in the direction of the handlebar grip a spring mechanism will make the locking pushbutton pop out and the brake lever will spring back into its released position Adjusting the...

Page 23: ...r the one that you are not to adjust Prop up the carrier so that the wheels turn freely use a 10mm wrench to loosen the lock nut of the adjusting screw G1 on the brake force distributor set both wheel...

Page 24: ...reaks now work with equal force and the carrier does not pull to one side on braking if the brakes still pull to one side readjust on the side that the carrier pulls to when the brake is applied use a...

Page 25: ...n fitting the wheels the parking brake must be off Ensu re too that all brake cables with their end caps are properly located in the relevant hole of the adjusting screws if neces sary do the same for...

Page 26: ...se leave the wheels in place so that as little water as possible gets into the drum brakes nevertheless after washing with water you should carry out a brake test since contact with water cannot alway...

Page 27: ...assembly with axle 1 w cargo Bag not shown 1 x Parking Brake Hub not shown 2 Parts lists and exploded views Parts list Cheetah Part Quantity a B upper Frame 1 c lower Frame 2 D axle Hangar Bracket 2 e...

Page 28: ...ight 1 Z cargo Bag Brackets left 1 aa cargo Bag Brackets right 1 BB Quick release skewers 2 Parts list Cougar Part Quantity a upper Frame 1 B lower Frame 2 c axle Hangar Bracket 2 D Back Frame left 1...

Page 29: ...ight 1 Z cargo Bag Brackets left 1 aa cargo Bag Brackets right 1 BB Quick release skewers 2 Parts list CX Part Quantity a upper Frame 1 B lower Frame 2 c axle Hangar Bracket 2 D Back Frame left 1 e Ba...

Page 30: ...e to support the bicycle with a trailer attached attaching a trailer can change the balance of the bicycle making kickstands ineffective the bicycle can fall over damaging it and the trailer With rega...

Page 31: ...it may be unsafe to ride with children the maximum permissible speed for towing this trailer is 25 km h 15 mph take corners turns at walking pace as there is a risk of tipping over remember that the s...

Page 32: ...rods together and guide the bottom end into the hole located in the plastic end cap in the upper left rear frame tube Push the rod in until it stops For fastening the rear reflector you need a Philips...

Page 33: ...o 3 the hitcharm should now protrude about 2 cm 3 4 inch out of the rear side of the Versawing 2 0 and the rear vertical holes in the Versawing 2 0 and hitcharm must align with each other insert the s...

Page 34: ...emove the existing quick release loosen the nut of the chariot quick release Push the quick release axle through the hitch and then through the axle of the wheel The opening for the hitch ball and the...

Page 35: ...rely warning the rear wheels axle nut must be tightened on the axle thread by at least 5 full turns so that adequate clamping force is ensured a thread which is too short can lead to accidental loosen...

Page 36: ...ame for any reason Failure to install the hitch s back up safety strap may lead to an otherwise avoidable accident in which you and or your passenger s could suffer serious injury or death to safely r...

Page 37: ...eight 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 4 7 are intended...

Page 38: ...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 correct assembly of the stroller wheels for carry...

Page 39: ...ng button returned to its normal out position insert the security pin through the horizontal hole at the back of the Versawing 2 0 warning make sure the spring button engages correctly Before use ensu...

Page 40: ...2 2lb the maximum load of the other storage bags is reduced to 2 kg 4 4lb if the handlebar bag is loaded with 1 kg 2 2lb Safety instructions for using the brake system on the CX 1 and CX models Befor...

Page 41: ...de about 2 cm 3 4 inch out of the rear side of the Versawing 2 0 warning make sure that the wheel arms are correctly attached to the carrier incorrect attachment may lead to loss of the front wheel re...

Page 42: ...dable accident in which you and or your passenger s could suffer serious injury or death to correct directional trueness ie the carrier not rolling straight the dropouts of the wheel arms are bolted o...

Page 43: ...ton of each wheel arm engages in the hole of the relevant click n store bracket if this is not done the wheel arm might work loose and get caught in the wheel spokes you run the risk of an accident We...

Page 44: ...storage bags is reduced to 2kg 4 4lb if the handlebar bag is loaded with 1 kg 2 2lb Safety instructions for using the brake system on the CX 1 and CX models Before using the brake system for the firs...

Page 45: ...want to convert the carrier from stroller to another cts conversion Kit you can store the stroller wheels on the top of the Versawing 2 0 to attach them proceed as described above the caster fork arm...

Page 46: ...r Take care in oncoming traffic on narrow paths Please remember that controlling a fully loaded hiker requires experience and good physical fitness Particular care is needed on slopes uneven terrain a...

Page 47: ...by looping the spring clip over the pins end that protrudes underneath the Versawing 2 0 warning always make sure that the security pin of the hiking arms are properly inserted to prevent the carrier...

Page 48: ...fer serious injury or death make sure the length of the tow bars are adjusted correctly to ensure that your skis or poles will not come into contact with the carrier remember that the additional weigh...

Page 49: ...he axle s locking button pull the axle all the way out of the wheel hub Pressing down the locking button insert the axle through the socket at the top end of the ski frame make sure that you insert th...

Page 50: ...ical for all models insert each arm into the Versawing 2 0 until the vertical holes in the arms and Versawing 2 0 are aligned with each other the arms should now at the back in the slot of the Versawi...

Page 51: ...at the front always close the buckle with care adjust the 2 straps on either side of the buckle to that it is a tight fit around your hips and so that the buckle is centered warning always make sure t...

Page 52: ...long period of time General Maintenance look after your carrier all painted chrome or galvanised parts including screw connectors should be regularly cleaned and protected using standard products for...

Page 53: ...rticular where there has been a lot of use day in day out and in all kinds of weather individual parts or components can reach their wear limit before the warranty has expired Just because a product h...

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Page 55: ...arranty and for contacting you for any future potential safety notices please complete the following information and send to Chariot Carriers Inc 105 5760 9th Street SE Calgary Alberta T2H 1Z9 CANADA...

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