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Activate for Kids Phoenix Buggy User Instructions

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Phoenix Buggy User
Instructions
Issued 1
March 2015
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  • Page 1 Phoenix Buggy User Instructions Issued 1 March 2015...
  • Page 2 Introduction Welcome to the Phoenix Buggy User Guide. The Phoenix Buggy has been designed to provide a robust, transportable mobility solution for children from 6 month to 4 years. The seating system gives good support from a very early age, but is very light, making the parents lives easier.

  • Page 3: Safety Notes

    Safety Notes Please read this user guide fully before using your stroller. • Expert medical advice must be sought before using your stroller. If you have any doubt about this speak to your Occupational Therapist. • Before using the stroller it is essential to check that the Frame Catch is locked, and that the Tilt-in-space mechanism is tightened.
  • Page 4 Operating the Tilt Function The angle of the seat unit is altered by  releasing the tilt button indicated on our main picture. The backrest of the seat should be held with  one hand while pressing the button with the other hand.
  • Page 5 Removing and re-fitting the front seat unit The Seat unit should be removed to  allow the frame to fold. The seat is secured by a catch under  the front edge of the seat unit as indicated in our first picture These safety catch should be pushed ...
  • Page 6 Adjusting the push handle height/ folding the chassis The height of the pushing handle is  adjustable, and this also enables the handle to be folded away for storage of the complete buggy – or when folding the frame. This is done be releasing the level on ...
  • Page 7 Folding the Chassis – with the seat removed The chassis is folded by pulling the release catches upwards as shown  You will find that the chassis fits into most car boots, as it  is short enough and shallow enough once folded.

  • Page 8: Using The Brakes

    Using the Brakes The brakes are applied by  pushing down on the bar at the rear of the stroller – usually with your foot. The brakes should be applied while the buggy is being loaded or unloaded. The brakes will still work even ...

  • Page 9: Seat Depth Adjustment

    SEAT DEPTH ADJUSTMENT To adjust the seat depth, the bolts that attach the seat base plate to the seat brackets should be loosened as shown – there are four altogether. The seat depth should then be reset and the bolts all re- tightened.

  • Page 10: Lateral Support Adjustment

    LATERAL SUPPORT ADJUSTMENT The lateral supports are adjusted by loosening the bolts as shown. This gives width and height adjustment. Retighten the bolts when the desired position is obtained. The Lateral supports swing away for easy access. Push with your finger to lift the ball knob.
  • Page 11 ATTACHING THE HEADREST The Headrest is attached by Velcro straps around the backrest. This can be set at various heights. FITTING THE HARNESSES The shoulder straps are passed through the appropriate reinforced position in the backrest. The straps feed through the backrest and are secured within the enclosed panel on the back of the backrest.
  • Page 12 FITTING THE HOOD The hood is attached as shown, with the hood connectors fitted into the hood brackets on the sides of the backrest. To release, press in the triangular catch and slide the hood forward. FITTING THE FOOTMUFF The Footmuff is attached to the hood as shown. There is an alternative position to pin the footmuff, about 100ml above the seat level.
  • Page 13 Using Your Stroller… GETTING INTO THE STROLLER Make sure that the parking brake is on. Either ask another helper to steady the stroller by holding the handle, or place the handle up against a wall to minimise the risk of tipping. Place the child in the stroller and fasten the harnesses.
  • Page 14 SUITABLY MODIFIED VEHICLE SECURING THE BUGGY TO THE TRACK SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE FLOOR  The PHOENIX BUGGY must be secured to the vehicle floor using a 4-point  webbing restraint system. THE BUGGY MUST BE IN A FORWARD FACING POSITION ...
  • Page 15 SECURING THE PASSENGER RESTRAINT AROUND THE OCCUPANT AND ATTACHING TO THE TRACK SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE FLOOR. The following points relate to the safety of the occupant:  Check that occupant weighs no more than maximum allowed.  Make sure that the seat base is at 90 degrees to the seat back. ...
  • Page 16 KEY POINTS RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION The buggy must face forwards in the vehicle – in the direction of travel.  The buggy must be restrained with a 4-point tie-down. No other restraint  system must be used. The occupant must be restrained by a 3-point passenger restraint. ...

  • Page 17: Care And Maintenance

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your stroller has been designed and produced to a high standard. With correct use and maintenance it will give you many  years of trouble-free service. Please read the following instructions.  Regularly inspect the frame catch and the attached safety clip, locking devices, catches, the footrest and all fixings on the ...
  • Page 18 For more information call Activate on 01722 340600 Or fax 01722 414884 Email: sales@activateforkids.com...

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