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GENERAL

GENERAL

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ARNINGS

ARNINGS

This manual contains many 

WARNINGS

and

CAUTIONS

. Read and understand all of the 

WARNINGS

and

CAUTIONS

. Failure to assemble

and use this carrier correctly may lead to serious personal injury or death to you or your passengers.

Do not install a car seat or any other seating device not approved by the manufacturer inside the carrier.

• Make no modifications to the carrier. 
• The carrier may become unstable if a parcel bag or rack not approved by the manufacturer is attached to the carrier.
• Do not allow any of the child’s body, clothing, shoe laces, or toys to come in contact with moving parts.
• Never leave children unattended in the carrier.
• Failure to comply with the manufacturer’s instructions may lead to serious injury or death to you and to your passengers.
• Maximum capacity of the carrier is 75 lb (34 kg) for one child carriers and 100 lb (45 kg) for two child carriers. This includes 

the weight of the child/children and cargo. Do not use with children who exceed the weight limitations.

• Do not use cleaning solvents on the carrier. Clean only with mild soap and water.
• When used with only one passenger, the passenger should be seated in a center seating position.
• Passengers must always use seat belts.
• Maximum tire pressure is 30 – 35 psi.
• Care must be taken when folding and unfolding to prevent finger entrapment.
• Never use your carrier to go up or down stairs or on steep hills.

When carrier is used in Jogging or Strolling mode, please observe the following:

• Use wrist safety strap at all times.
• Always use parking brake when the carrier is stationary.
• Never in-line skate with your carrier.
• Maximum weight in the rear combined pockets is 2.2 lb (1 kg). The carrier may become unstable if the pocket is overloaded.

When carrier is used in Cycling mode, please observe the following:

• A reflector that complies with CPSC regulations shall be visible on the rear of the trailer and on the side of the wheels. 
• Before each ride, ensure the attached carrier does not interfere with braking, pedaling, or steering of the bicycle. 
• Never ride a bicycle at night without adequate lighting. Obey all local legal requirements for lighting.
• Ride with extreme caution, never exceed 25 km/h, and slow down to less than 10 km/h around corners and on rough roads.
• Use of a trailer changes the stability, braking requirements and riding characteristics of your bike.
• Always use flag for increased visibility.
• Before the carrier can be used with the Cycling CTS Kit, children must be at least 1 year old and able to sit upright unassisted.
• Passengers must always wear a CPSC or CE approved bicycle helmet.

CARRIER MAINTENANCE, CARE 

CARRIER MAINTENANCE, CARE 

AND ST

AND ST

ORAGE

ORAGE

A. Hitch Maintenance

- Check that the hitch and back up straps are properly secured before every ride. Periodically check the hitch for 

damage, cracks, etc. Replace at first sign of damage. Any damage/deterioration on any parts of your Chariot carrier should be 
repaired/replaced immediately to reduce the risk of personal injury.

B. Fabric/Shell Care 

- Your Chariot Carrier is manufactured from a tough, durable, water resistant fabric. Clean fabric with household soap 

or mild detergent and warm water only. Wipe dry. Do not machine dry. 

C. Windows -

Do not use your carrier in temperatures below  -20ºC (-4ºF) . Plastic windows can crack at these low temperatures. If carrier is

stored/left out in very cold weather you will need to let it warm up before folding or uprighting.

D. Wheels and Axles

- Wheels should be serviced by a Chariot Dealer at least twice a year. Check wheels for loose spokes and axles for 

proper security every time you use your Chariot carrier.

E. Hardware and Fasteners

- Regularly inspect nuts and bolts to ensure they are tightened securely.

F. Storage 

- Store your carrier in a dry, well-ventilated area. To avoid mildew, make sure carrier is dry before storing. Keep your carrier out of

the sun when not in use to reduce fading. Do not store the carrier attached to your bicycle.

Always inspect all parts every time you use your carrier!

Summary of Contents for Cougar 1

Page 1: ...Revised 10 12 04 www chariotcarriers com 51100463 OWNER S MANUAL GUIDE D UTILISATION X COUNTRY SERIES CX CX ...

Page 2: ...m Assembly 12 4 4 Attaching Your Carrier to the Hitch Cup on Your Bicycle 12 X Country Skiing CTS Kit 5 0 Installation 13 5 1 Shoulder Harness Adjustments 13 Hiking CTS Kit 6 0 Installation 14 6 1 Shoulder Harness Adjustments 14 Accessories 15 Notes 15 French Instruction Manual 16 Limited Lifetime Warranty 31 CONGRA CONGRATULA TULATIONS TIONS AND THANK AND THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING YOU FOR PURCHASI...

Page 3: ...and on the side of the wheels Before each ride ensure the attached carrier does not interfere with braking pedaling or steering of the bicycle Never ride a bicycle at night without adequate lighting Obey all local legal requirements for lighting Ride with extreme caution never exceed 25 km h and slow down to less than 10 km h around corners and on rough roads Use of a trailer changes the stability...

Page 4: ...lacement of shoulder straps especially for a sleeping child Make sure children cannot put fingers into the wheel spokes Instruct children not to bounce rock or lean 8 Do not leave children unattended in the carrier 9 To insure a smooth ride keep tires inflated to the recommended pressure shown on the tire side wall Check tire pressure before each use Over inflating tires or use of high pressure ti...

Page 5: ...rier to collapse To collapse the carrier pull the release disks and then push both the right and left lower backtube bars forward until the carrier is completely collapsed CAUTION Do not attempt to collapse carrier without first pulling the release disks 1 Depress the rubber cap on the wheel hub with your thumb and fully insert the clevis axle into the hollow axle Once fully inserted and secured y...

Page 6: ...aluminum sleeves located at the upper rear section of the carrier WARNING Failure to properly install the handlebars or use the wrist safety strap could cause the carrier to become separated from you resulting in serious injury The parking brake is located at the center of the rear axle under the rear storage bag Note the 4 positions outlined in table where 1 represents the lightest load and 4 rep...

Page 7: ...is bothering your child use the back panel as a sunscreen To do so remove the weather cover flip the back panel over the front of the carrier secure it to the Velcro tabs located on the upper frame and re install the weath er cover 1 7 Rear Storage Compartments Your Chariot carrier comes with three separate rear storage bags The first 1 is the rear cargo mesh storage area located directly behind t...

Page 8: ...child in center seating position place the center crotch strap between child s legs and adjust so buckle is centered on child s lower chest 4 Place shoulder harnesses over children s head and slide ladder locks downwards to fit the harnesses snugly over their shoulders 5 Secure the bottom of the harnesses with the buckle on the crotch strap 6 Pull the loose strap ends from over the child s shoulde...

Page 9: ... 40101730 Parking Brake Assembly with Axle 1 W 33101002 Storage Pouch not shown 1 X 41101929 Parking Brake Hub not shown 2 Part Part Quantity A B 40100147 Upper Frame 1 C 41100225 Lower Frame 2 D 41101290 Lower Frame Bracket 2 E 40100425 Back Frame Left 1 F 40100426 Back Frame Right 1 G 40100722 Back Tube 2 H 40100624 Seat Frame 1 I 40101514 Wheel Arm Attachment Bracket Left 1 J 40101515 Wheel Arm...

Page 10: ...y Repeat with the other wheel WARNING Overloading the carrier with more than 2 2 lb 1 kg in the rear storage pouches can make the carrier unstable Failure to properly attach wheels could cause the wheels to fall off resulting in an accident and serious injury Direct impacts against the pivoting stroller wheels could cause damage to the wheel arm attachment brackets The following safety precautions...

Page 11: ...re to properly attach wheels could cause the wheels to fall off resulting in an accident and serious injury Overloading the carrier with more than 2 2lb 1kg in the rear storage pouches can make the carrier unstable The following safety precautions should be followed otherwise injury or death to you or to your passengers could result Use wrist safety straps at all times Always use seat belts Always...

Page 12: ...s otherwise injury or death to you or to your passengers could result Always use safety flag Do not operate the bicycle trailer without reading and understanding this manual Use extreme caution while trailering never exceed 25 km h and slow down to less than 10 km h around corners and on rough roads Avoid all obstacles as carriers can tip over causing serious injuries to the passenger and cyclist ...

Page 13: ...d the bicycle chainstay and attach the safety clip to the D ring on the hitch arm If the Hitch Back up Safety Strap is not long enough to wrap around the bicycle chain stay because of a non typical rear triangle wrap it around the rear axle flange between the drop out and the wheel hub 14 14 Move the Hitch QR Lever to the closed position It should take a noticeable amount of force to close the lev...

Page 14: ...r Important This weight may be too heavy for some skiers The extra length and width of the XC skiing kit will require additional attention while passing others on the trail or skiing on narrower trails Always use seat belts Never leave children unattended in carrier Regularly monitor your children to ensure they are comfortable and warm Do not X Country ski below 20oC Plastic windows can crack at ...

Page 15: ...run with the hiking kit Use extreme caution on steep hills aggressive trails and when stopping When descending use the handles for additional support Take the hiking kit for a practice hike weighted greater than your expected load with children and cargo over more various terrain than you expect to hike until you are skilled in handling the carrier Have another adult with you to assist in case the...

Page 16: ...e Storage Cover 1 A cover to protect single child carriers from the elements while stored Storage Cover 2 A cover to protect double child carriers from the elements while stored Plastic Rain Cover Additional rain protection for single child carriers Plastic Rain Cover Additional rain protection for double child carriers Infant Sling A lateral support sling for the youngest Chariot passengers Bunti...

Page 17: ...écoulant d une utilisation abusive du produit aux dommages intentionnels ou accidentels aux cas de négli gence ni à ceux d utilisation à des fins commerciales La garantie ne porte pas non plus sur la responsabilité pour dommages indirects à la propriété ou aux biens ni à la privation de jouissance Il s agit de la seule garantie accordée par CHARIOT CARRIERS INC et ses détaillants ou agents autoris...

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