Co-op REV BAL, Owner'S Manual

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Wheels
The balance bike’s front fork uses a secondary wheel
retention washer to reduce the risk of the wheel
disengaging from the fork if the wheel is incorrectly
secured. The rear wheel is secured with a clip-on type
secondary retention device. (See fig. 9.)
CAUTION
DO NOT REMOVE OR DISABLE THE
SECONDARY RETENTION DEVICES, AS THIS
EXPOSES THE CHILD TO A RISK OF MINOR TO
MODERATE INJURY.
As its name implies, the secondary retention
device serves as a backup for a critical adjustment.
If the wheel is not secured correctly, the secondary
retention device reduces the risk of the wheel
disengaging from the fork. Replacements for lost or
missing secondary retention devices are available
at REI.
Are the wheels true? Spin each wheel. If a wheel
wobbles side-to-side even slightly, take the balance
bike to a qualified bike shop to have the wheel
evaluated.
Clean the wheels. Inspect the hub for cracks where
the spokes are attached. Inspect the rim where the
spokes meet it.
FRONT WHEEL
SECONDARY
RETENTION
WASHER
REAR WHEEL
CLIP-ON
RETENTION
DEVICE
FRONT WHEEL REAR WHEEL
Figure 9. Wheel Retention
Stem
Clean and inspect carefully for cracks. Pay particular
attention to the underside of the stem. Examine the
edges of each weld on the stem. See also the closely
related handlebar section, below.
Handlebar
Remove from stem. Clean and inspect carefully for
cracks. Pay particular attention to the area where the
handlebar emerges from the stem.
Make sure the handlebar grips are secure and in
good condition. Also be sure the handlebar ends
are plugged.
WARNING
LOOSE OR DAMAGED HANDLEBAR GRIPS
CAN CAUSE YOUR CHILD TO LOSE CONTROL
AND FALL. UNPLUGGED HANDLEBARS CAN
CUT AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Seatpost and Saddle
Remove from frame using the Z wrench. Clean and
inspect all parts carefully for cracks, and ensure seat is
held securely to seatpost. Tighten screw (under seat)
if seat is loose.
Corrosion
Excessive corrosion and cracks are signs that a part is
at the end of its useful life and needs to be replaced.
Your balance bike is covered by the REI Guarantee
(see inside front cover); however, no product will last
forever.
Store your balance bike in a dry place to reduce
corrosion.
Chips and Scratches
Small chips or minor scratches may be touched up
with automotive paint, fingernail polish or hobby
shop paint.
Bicycle Lifespan
Nothing lasts forever, including your balance
bike.
When the useful life of your balance bike or its
components is over, continued use is hazardous.
ALL FRAMES AND COMPONENTS SHOULD BE
PERIODICALLY CHECKED BY A PROFESSIONAL
MECHANIC for indicators of stress and/or
potential breakage, including cracks, deformation,
delamination, creaking sounds, corrosion, paint
peeling, dents and any other indicators of potential
problems, inappropriate use or abuse. These are
important safety checks and are very important to
help prevent accidents, bodily injury to the rider and
shortened product life.
FIRST RIDE
Instructions for use:
1. Find an open, flat area away from traffic and
hazards for the child to learn how to ride the
balance bike.
2. Adjust the seat height so the child is on the seat
with shoes flat on the ground and hands gripping
the handlebars (see fig. 10).
3. Instruct the child to propel the REV BAL forward
using a “walking” motion with their feet.
4. Have the child practice gliding by lifting feet
momentarily until it feels comfortable to glide.
5. To stop or slow the REV BAL, have the child drag
his or her shoes on the ground.
6. Have the child practice steering by leaning the REV
BAL from side to side.
7. Instruct the child not to jump with the balance
bike. Jumping can be fun, but it can put huge
and unpredictable stress on the toy and its
components. Riders who insist on jumping with
their balance bike risk serious damage to the REV
BAL as well as to themselves.
CHANGING COMPONENTS
OR ADDING ACCESSORIES
There are components and accessories available to
enhance the comfort, performance and appearance
of your balance bike. However, if you change
components or add accessories, you do so at your
own risk. Co-op Cycles may not have tested that
component or accessory for compatibility, reliability
or safety on your balance bike.
Before installing any component or accessory,
including a different size tire, make sure that it is
compatible with your balance bike by checking with
your local REI store. Be sure to read, understand and
follow the instructions that accompany the products
you purchase for your balance bike.