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•  There are pinch points between the sidewalls and the 

frame of the trailer that may cause injury. Fold or unfold 

the trailer slowly using caution. 

•  Keep children clear when folding or unfolding the trailer.
•  Ensure that all locking devices are engaged before use.

Note: The trailer comes with the frame collapsed and the side 

walls folded down. The front and back panels are tucked under 

the side walls.

  Pull the front panel out from under the side walls to expose 

the front of the frame. Notice the locking spring pin holes 

on each end of the frame. Figure 3.1

Front panel

3

  Assembly

UNFOLD THE FRAME

WARNING!

Locking spring pin hole

1

Figure 3.1

Summary of Contents for 12-IS001TGB

Page 1: ...ted if you do not follow these instructions The InStep Bicycle Trailer must be assembled by an adult who has read and understands the instructions in this manual Keep the packaging away from children and dispose all packaging before use TWO SEAT BICYCLE TRAILER Do not return to store Call toll free 1 800 242 6110 for assistance and replacement parts Keep instructions for future reference TM 12 IS0...

Page 2: ...r customer service hours are 8 00 AM 5 00 PM Monday through Friday CST You may also reach us through the following Phone 1 800 242 6110 The Web www instep net Email info instep net Address 4730 East Radio Tower Lane Olney IL 62450 Important Do not return the product to the store Please contact customer service at 1 800 242 6110 for assistance and replacement parts TM ...

Page 3: ...CHMENT 11 Attaching to a Bicycle with Quick Release Axles 14 5 USING THE SAFETY HARNESS 16 Using the Safety Harness with Two Children 16 Converting the Safety Harness for One Child 17 Using the Safety Harness with One Child 18 6 DISASSEMBLY AND STORAGE 19 Removing the Trailer 19 Storing the Trailer 20 7 MAINTENANCE AND PARTS 22 Care 22 Accessories 22 8 WARRANTY 22 Contents i love it ...

Page 4: ...have a question regarding assembly or use please call customer service Always keep this manual for reference and include it with resale of the Bicycle Trailer The maximum weight capacity per child is 40 lbs The total weight children and cargo in the trailer cannot exceed 87 lbs Avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out Always use the 5 Point Safety Harness Never leave children unattended in...

Page 5: ... trailer without the safety flag and reflector in place During use be sure to Take proper steps clothing ventilation hydration to protect the child from exposure hazards such as wind chill and heat exhaustion These hazards will have a greater impact on the less active passenger Always have the canopy in place Avoid braking suddenly Always maintain a safe speed The trailer is not intended for use a...

Page 6: ...up and fastens in elastic bands Wheels 2 Safety Flag with pole Clear plastic windows Front panel Canopy Back panel Tow bar Bicycle coupler Safety strap Zip in zip out bug screen Safety harness system Elastic bands for weather shield Storage area ...

Page 7: ...ll locking devices are engaged before use Note The trailer comes with the frame collapsed and the side walls folded down The front and back panels are tucked under the side walls Pull the front panel out from under the side walls to expose the front of the frame Notice the locking spring pin holes on each end of the frame Figure 3 1 Front panel 3 Assembly UNFOLD THE FRAME WARNING Locking spring pi...

Page 8: ...cking spring pins insert into the holes on both ends Check to ensure the frame is securely locked together Figure 3 2 Lift the right side wall up into a vertical position Figure 3 3 2 Right wall Figure 3 2 Figure 3 3 3 Side rail Side rail Locking spring pin in hole ...

Page 9: ...r will rotate towards the crossbar latch Figure 3 4 Lock the crossbar into the crossbar latch Figure 3 5 Check the crossbar is locked into place by pulling up and down on it Figure 3 5 Left wall 4 Figure 3 4 Release button Crossbar Crossbar latch Lock 6 5 Figure 3 5 ...

Page 10: ...canopy to the frame on both sides Figure 3 7 Pull the canopy up and over the top of the frame and snap the second set of snaps at the top of the frame Figure 3 8 Back panel Pull the back panel up and over the crossbar Figure 3 6 Snap the panel closed on each side Figure 3 6 7 8 8 Figure 3 6 Figure 3 7 1 ...

Page 11: ...ll the weather shield up into the bands at the top of the canopy if you are not using it Figure 3 8 4 EXTEND AND SECURE THE TOW BAR Place the trailer on its side with the tow bar facing up Remove the locking pin from the tow bar bracket Figure 3 9 Figure 3 8 Figure 3 9 2 2 3 1 ...

Page 12: ... front of the frame Figure 3 10 Insert the locking pin completely through the hole in the end of the tow bar and bracket Slide the end of the metal safety loop over the end of the locking pin Check the locking pin is securely in place Figure 3 10 Locking pin Safety loop 3 4 Figure 3 10 5 ...

Page 13: ...ailer and cause serious injury or death Always check the wheels are securely locked in place before use Assemble the flag pole sections by sliding the top half of the pole into the opening of the bottom half of the pole Insert the flag pole into the sleeve located at the rear corner of the trailer Figure 3 12 Important The safety flag is an important safety feature that warns others a trailer is p...

Page 14: ...h rear hub nuts or quick release Note Remove the coupler plate and tab washer from the end of the tow bar before proceeding Place the tab washer on the axle Fit the tab into the slot on the bicycle frame dropout Note If your bicycle frame doesn t have a slot in the drop out rotate the tab to fit into the axle slot Figure 4 2 Using a wrench remove the hub nut and washer from the bicycle s back whee...

Page 15: ...ition with the large hole down Align the pegs on the back of the plate with the holes in the tab washer Figure 4 3 Place the hub nut and washer back on the axle and tighten Figure 4 4 Coupler pegs Coupler plate large hole Washer Hub nut Figure 4 3 Figure 4 4 ...

Page 16: ...heck that it is securely in place Figure 4 7 Wrap the tow bar safety strap around the bicycle frame and clip it to the ring on the end of the tow bar Figure 4 8 Coupler plate Locking pin Safety loop Safety loop secured to pin Note Figures 4 5 4 8 are top views looking down on the tow bar Figure 4 5 Figure 4 7 Figure 4 6 Bicycle frame Safety strap clip Tow bar ring Figure 4 8 Safety strap Tow bar ...

Page 17: ...move the axle skewer and spring Leave the wheel in place Figure 4 10 Slide the axle skewer through the coupler plate and tab washer Figure 4 11 Figure 4 9 Figure 4 10 Figure 4 11 3 1 2 The hook on the tab washer must face towards the wheel hub The bell of the coupler plate must face out The wide end of the spring must face out touching the lever ...

Page 18: ...ighten Rotate the quick release lever up and close fully and tightly Ensure the coupler pegs are inserted into holes on tab washer When properly tightened the quick release lever should leave an imprint in your hand The pressure should be firm but not excessive Figure 4 13 Follow step 5 8 on page 13 Figures 4 5 4 8 4 5 6 Figure 4 12 Figure 4 13 Fit the tab on the tab washer into the slot on the bi...

Page 19: ...e center strap D ring Seat each child in the center of each passenger compartment Place the center strap between the child s legs Place the shoulder straps over each child s shoulders and fasten the clips onto the center strap D ring Important Adjust the straps and D ring so they meet at the child s stomach Bring the waist strap across both children s hips and fasten the buckle in between the two ...

Page 20: ...both sets of safety harnesses Figure 5 2 CONVERTING THE SAFETY HARNESS FOR ONE CHILD Clip the left shoulder strap from the right set of safety harnesses into the center D ring Then snap the right shoulder strap from the left set of safety harness into the center D ring Figure 5 3 1 1 2 Figure 5 2 Figure 5 3 ...

Page 21: ... strap D ring Important Adjust the straps and D ring so they meet at the child s stomach Bring the waist strap across the child s hips and fasten the buckle Tighten as needed Figure 5 4 Avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out Always properly secure the passenger s with the safety harness It may be dangerous to leave your child unattended Never leave your child unattended in or near the bi...

Page 22: ...tow bar from the tow bar coupler plate Figure 6 3 Re insert the locking pin into the holes on the end of the tow bar Snap the safety loop onto the locking pin Figure 6 4 If desired leave the coupler plate on the bicycle for future use It is not necessary to remove when storing Note all views are looking down on the tow bar 6 Disassembly and Storage Bicycle frame Safety strap clip Figure 6 1 Figure...

Page 23: ...back into the frame hole Remove the locking pin from the tow bar bracket Figure 6 6 There are pinch points between the sidewalls and the frame of the trailer that may cause injury Always fold or unfold the trailer slowly and with caution Keep children clear when folding or unfolding the trailer STORING THE TRAILER 2 3 Remove the flag pole and separate the flag pole sections Figure 6 5 1 Figure 6 5...

Page 24: ...Figure 6 7 Carefully fold the trailer side walls down Figure 6 9 Press the locking spring pins down and push the side rails in Figure 6 9 5 6 Place any loose items such as the canopy and wheels inside the passenger compartment Store in a dry place Important If the storage area is hot then release the some air from the tires This will help prevent excessive expansion or popping Figure 6 7 Figure 6 ...

Page 25: ...ARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY This limited warranty give you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state This warranty is extended only to the original consumer purchaser for non commercial use and does not cover tires or tubes grips brake pad...

Page 26: ...acific Cycle Inc A Division of Dorel Industries Pacific Cycle Inc 4902 Hammersley Road Madison WI 53711 2012 Pacific Cycle Inc InStep is a registered trademark of Pacific Cycle Inc www instep net Made in China Printed 2012 ...

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