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CARRIER ADJUSTMENT

CHILD’S COCKPIT ADJUSTMENT

CONTINUED

Figure 4

TOP VIEW OF CARRIER

A

B

C

B.

Unbuckle both clips on the yellow 5-Point Harness 

(Fig. 4, A

.)

C.

Adjust the cockpit seat height by attaching the snap-hook to the 

desired steel ring at the front of cockpit 

(Fig. 4, B)

. There are three 

steel rings for seat height adjustment. To raise the seat height, 
attach to an upper seat ring. To lower,  attach to a lower ring.

D.

With kickstand fully deployed and the carrier still on the floor or 
firm, level ground, place child into cockpit. Make sure both legs go 
through leg openings 

(Fig. 4, C)

. Slip child’s arms under shoulder 

straps 

(Fig. 4, D)

.

E.

Clip shoulder straps into the yellow 5-Point Harness 

(Fig. 4, A)

.

D

E

TIPS

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CARRIER ADJUSTMENT

CHILD’S COCKPIT ADJUSTMENT

Before starting, make sure the yellow 5-Point
Harness is completely buckled and the leg 
straps (Fig. 3, A), located on the back of the 
cockpit, are fully loosened.

A.

Place carrier on the floor or ground. Stand 
behind the carrier with your foot on the bottom 
of the frame to stabilize the carrier. Locate 
the Quick-Release webbing mechanism behind 
and under the cockpit 

(Fig. 3, B). 

Pull up and 

out on the small piece of yellow webbing 
(

Fig. 3, C

) while pulling up on the harness. 

HINT: It is easiest to loosen harness by 

threading your forearm through the 
padded harness and pulling up.

Figure 3

BACK VIEW OF CARRIER

NOTE:

Remember to 
read all safety
information prior
to using your
Kelty Carrier.

Proper fit and
adjustment will
make using your
carrier more
enjoyable for you
and your child.

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B

C

Summary of Contents for RIDGELINE

Page 1: ... too tight harness may allow your child to be injured Take care that the carrier does not tip over when you are putting the child in or removing the child Never place carrier on elevated surfaces such as benches tables or countertops Never place it on a soft surface like a bed or sofa WARNING Improper use of this carrier could cause injury to your child or yourself Before use please read all instr...

Page 2: ...y an out of position child Never use carrier while skating biking or engaging in any activity where your balance might be compromised Do not use carrier as a car seat child seat or high chair It is not built to conform to these purposes Never place more than one child in the carrier If your child has special needs please consult with a physician before using KELTY carriers may not be appropriate f...

Page 3: ...em up or down to the desired location Fig 2 Release the adjustment cord Make sure adjustment system is properly engaged by pushing up and down on the shoulder pad E When fitting is complete remove carrier Figure 2 CLOSE UP OF UPPER ADULT SUSPENSION A The torso length on your carrier can be adjusted using the pull cord Suspension Track Torso Adjustment system as shown in Figure 2 Figure 2 B CLOSE U...

Page 4: ...ellow 5 Point Harness Fig 4 A D E TIPS 7 CARRIER ADJUSTMENT CHILD S COCKPIT ADJUSTMENT Before starting make sure the yellow 5 Point Harness is completely buckled and the leg straps Fig 3 A located on the back of the cockpit are fully loosened A Place carrier on the floor or ground Stand behind the carrier with your foot on the bottom of the frame to stabilize the carrier Locate the Quick Release w...

Page 5: ...t size to be adjusted as your child grows To adjust the cockpit size loosen the tension straps see tension strap instructions on page 5 Unsnap the cockpit adjustment strap cover on the side of the cockpit and tighten or loosen the cockpit adjustment strap Fig 5 A to obtain the desired cockpit size Fasten the cockpit adjustment strap cover and re tighten the tension straps Repeat for opposite side ...

Page 6: ... to the five point safety harness Be sure the child is secure and positioned correctly Before putting the carrier on or taking it off look around you to be sure there is no obstacle nearby that the child could strike or the carrier could catch on Take care not to shake or jar the child unnecessarily Lift and lower the carrier gently PUTTING THE CARRIER ON Make sure the adult backpack shoulder stra...

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