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InStep 12-IS001TGB Owner's Manual

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Presto
TWO SEAT BICYCLE TRAILER
12-IS001TGB
OWNER'S MANUAL
This manual contains safety, assembly, use and maintenance
instructions. Read these instructions carefully before use and
keep them for future reference. Your child's safety may be
affected 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.
Do not return to store. Call toll free 1-800-242-6110 for
assistance and replacement parts.
Keep instructions for future reference.

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  • Page 1 Read these instructions carefully before use and keep them for future reference. Your child’s safety may be affected 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.
  • Page 2 Thank You For purchasing the InStep Bicycle Trailer. You will be sure to enjoy hours of pleasurable exercise and family time. If you have any questions or comments our customer service hours are: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday through Friday CST.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 SAFETY ..........1 2 PARTS AND FEATURES .

  • Page 4: Safety

    Safety CHILDREN WARNING! WARNING! FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS LISTED BELOW MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Always read and understand the information and warnings in this • The maximum weight capacity per child is 40 lbs. The manual before using the Bicycle Trailer.
  • Page 5 The manufacturer recommends the bicycle to be used with the • Always have the canopy in place. trailer undergo a safety check with a qualified bicycle mechanic • Avoid braking suddenly. before attaching the trailer. • Always maintain a safe speed. The trailer is not intended for •...

  • Page 6: Parts And Features

    Parts and Features Safety harness system Elastic bands for Safety Flag with pole weather shield Canopy Storage area Weather shield(rolls up and fastens in elastic bands) Zip-in/zip-out bug screen Back panel Front panel Bicycle coupler Wheels (2) Safety strap Tow bar Clear plastic windows...

  • Page 7: Assembly

    Assembly UNFOLD THE FRAME WARNING! Locking spring pin hole • 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. Front panel •...
  • Page 8 ❷ Expand the frame out by pulling on the side rails until the ❸ Lift the right side wall up into a vertical position. Figure 3.3 locking spring pins insert into the holes on both ends. Check to ensure the frame is securely locked together. Figure 3.2 Locking spring pin in hole Side rail...
  • Page 9 ❹ Lift the left side wall up into a vertical position. The crossbar ❺ Lock the crossbar into the crossbar latch. Figure 3.5 will rotate towards the crossbar latch. Figure 3.4 ❻ Check the crossbar is locked into place by pulling up and down on it.

  • Page 10: Attach The Canopy

    ATTACH THE CANOPY ❼ Pull the back panel up and over the crossbar. Figure 3.6 ❽ Snap the panel closed on each side. Figure 3.6 ❶ Starting at the bottom corner of the trailer, snap the first set of snaps from the canopy to the frame on both sides. Figure 3.7 ❷...

  • Page 11: Extend And Secure The Tow Bar

    EXTEND AND SECURE THE TOW BAR ❸ Snap the third set of snaps located at the back of the frame. Figure 3.8 ❶ Place the trailer on its side with the tow bar facing up. ❹ Roll the weather shield up into the bands at the top of the canopy if you are not using it.
  • Page 12 ❸ Rotate the tow bar out and away from the trailer. The tow ❺ Slide the end of the metal safety loop over the end of the bar should be resting on the front of the frame. Figure 3.10 locking pin. Check the locking pin is securely in place. Figure 3.10 ❹...

  • Page 13: Attach The Wheels

    ATTACH THE WHEELS INSERT THE SAFETY FLAG WARNING! Important! The safety flag is an important safety feature that warns others a trailer is present and on the bicycle. Always have Wheels that are not securely locked in place may fall off the the safety flag on the trailer when in use.

  • Page 14: Trailer Attachment

    Trailer Attachment WARNING! ❷ Place the tab washer on the axle. Fit the tab into the slot on the bicycle frame dropout. Note: If your bicycle frame Use of the trailer without the safety strap attached to the doesn’t have a slot in the drop out, rotate the tab to fit into bicycle may result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 15 ❸ Place the coupler plate on the axle, in a vertical position ❹ Place the hub nut and washer back on the axle and tighten. with the large hole down. Align the pegs on the back of Figure 4.4 the plate with the holes in the tab washer. Figure 4.3 Coupler pegs Washer Hub nut...
  • Page 16 ❺ Insert the tow bar into the large hole on the coupler plate. ❼ Slide the metal safety loop onto the locking pin. Check that Figure 4.5 it is securely in place. Figure 4.7 Tow bar Coupler plate Safety loop Note: Figures 4.5 - 4.8 are top views secured to pin looking down on the tow bar.

  • Page 17: Attaching To A Bicycle With Quick Release Axles

    ATTACHING TO A BICYCLE WITH QUICK RELEASE AXLES ❶ Flip the quick release lever and remove the nut and spring ❸ Slide the axle skewer through the coupler plate and tab from the opposite side. Figure 4.9 washer. Figure 4.11 The hook on the tab washer must face towards the...
  • Page 18 ❹ Insert the axle skewer tab washer, coupler plate and spring ❻ Rotate the quick release lever up and close fully and tightly. through the wheel, with the parts oriented as described in Ensure the coupler pegs are inserted into holes on tab step 3.

  • Page 19: Using The Safety Harness

    Using the Safety Harness USING THE SAFETY HARNESS WITH TWO CHILDREN WARNING! • 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 bicycle trailer.

  • Page 20: Converting The Safety Harness For One Child

    CONVERTING THE SAFETY HARNESS FOR ONE CHILD ❶ Start with the straps in the two-child position. Unfasten the ❷ Clip the left shoulder strap from the right set of safety shoulder straps from the center D-ring on both sets of safety harnesses into the center D-ring.

  • Page 21: Using The Safety Harness With One Child

    USING THE SAFETY HARNESS WITH ONE CHILD WARNING! • 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 bicycle trailer. ❶...

  • Page 22: Disassembly And Storage

    Disassembly and Storage REMOVING THE TRAILER ❶ Remove the child from the passenger compartment. Note: all views are looking down on the tow bar. ❷ Un-clip the tow bar safety strap, un-loop it from the bicycle. Clip it back on the ring on the end of the tow bar. Figure 6.1 Safety strap clip Bicycle frame Coupler...

  • Page 23: Storing The Trailer

    STORING THE TRAILER WARNING! ❷ Remove the wheels by: a. Sliding the safety loop from the end of the locking pin. • There are pinch points between the sidewalls and the frame of the trailer that may cause injury. b. Remove the locking pin from the axle, and pull the wheel out of the hole in the frame bracket.
  • Page 24 ❹ Fold the tow bar underneath the trailer. Figure 6.7 ❼ Carefully fold the trailer side walls down. Figure 6.9 ❺ Place the locking pin back through the tow bar and bracket ❽ Press the locking spring pins down and push the side rails in. Figure 6.7 Figure 6.9 Locking...

  • Page 25: Maintenance And Parts

    MISUSE, ALTERATION, NEGLECT, NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR, The following accessories can be ordered from IMPROPER ASSEMBLY, IMPROPER FIT, IMPROPER MAINTENANCE www.instep.net. OR USE OF UNAUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT DESIGNED FOR THE PRODUCT. Additional Coupler Kits (includes; coupler plate, tab washer and To make a claim under warranty, notification of such defect must locking pin).
  • Page 26 Manufactured for Pacific 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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