Hamax HAM604809 User Manual

Hamax ID: HAM604809
US User manual Caress w/carrier adapter
Hamax AS
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User
Manual
Caress w/carrier adapter
Approved according to
ASTM F1625-00(2012)
EN
User Manual
Congratulations on purchasing the Hamax bicycle child seat. You now have
a comfortable and safe child seat when used as intended that can be
adjusted to fit your child as she/he grows.
Please read the User Manual carefully before assembling or using the child seat.
WARNING! Failure to comply with the manufacturer's instructions
can lead to serious injury or death of the passenger/rider!
Keep the User Manual in a safe place and review periodically and if you
buy extra equipment for your child seat.
EN
CAUTION!
FR MISE EN GARDE!
ES ¡CUIDADO!
1 8 0 m
1 2 0 –
Ø = 10 – 20 mm
WARNING:
• The additional safety strap needs to be
Improper installation, use or maintenance of secured to the bicycle frame or seat post
the bicycle child seat can result in serious • For optimal comfort and safety of the child,
injury or death to the child or rider. To reduce
ensure that the seat does not slope forwards,
these risks read and follow the important so that the child does not tend to slide out of it.
warnings and instructions below. Hamax recommend that the backrest should
slope backwards slightly.
• ALWAYS use the safety belt/restraint • Check all parts of the bike that they function
system and ensure the child is snugly correctly with the bicycle seat mounted.
restrained in the seat. • Make sure any exposed rear saddle springs
• ALWAYS Ensure the rider and child wear are covered
approved and properly fitted bicycle helmets.
USE
• NEVER leave a child unattended in the carrier.
• NEVER leave a child in the carrier with the • To take a child on a bicycle, the rider must
bicycle supported only by the kick stand. normally be over 16 years. Check your
• DO NOT use the carrier if any part is broken or national laws and regulations.
missing. • The child seat is approved for children from
• DO NOT modify the carrier. This may create a about 9 months to 6 years or maximum 22 kg
dangerous condition and will invalidate the weight. Ensure that you re-check from time to
warranty. time that the child's weight and size do not
• DO NOT attach extra luggage or equipment exceed the maximum capacity of the seat.
to the carrier, as they may exceed the load • Do not carry a child that is too young to sit
limit and lessen stability. The maximum safely in the seat. The child must be able to sit
capacity of the carrier is 22 kg (48.5 lb). unaided for a longer period of time, at least as
• IMPORTANT: The load of a child carrier will long as the intended bicycle journey. Please
lessen the bicycle's stability and alter observe the recommended minimum age.
handling characteristics, particularly steering If you are uncertain, please consult a
and braking. pediatrician.
• Presence of a child carrier on a bicycle may • Ensure that it is not possible for any part of
require alteration of the method used by the the child's body or clothing to come into
rider to mount or dismount the bicycle. Take contact with any moving part of the seat or
care when getting on or off bicycle. cycle and to re-check as the child grows, due
• Before each ride, ensure the mounted carrier to the danger of entrapment of feet in the
does not interfere with braking, pedaling or wheel and of the finders in brake mechanisms
steering of the bicycle. and sprung saddles. The child seat gives good
• NEVER ride the bicycle in inclement or side and feet protection. However, you are
hazardous conditions. recommended to buy and fit a closed wheel
• NEVER ride the bicycle at night without guard/chain guard. You can buy this at your
adequate lighting. bicycle dealer.
• Reflectors meeting CPSC regulations must • Check there are no sharp objects, such as split
be visible whether the carrier is on the wires, on the bicycle that can harm the child.
bicycle or not. • Ensure that the restraint system is not loose
• BE CERTAIN any exposed saddle springs are or able to become trapped in any moving
covered. parts particularly the wheels, including when
• BE CERTAIN foot protectors are attached. the cycle is ridden without a child in the seat.
• Always use the safety belt/restraint system,
INSTALLATION
ensuring the child is restrained in the seat.
• Can be mounted on bicycles with a luggage • A child sitting in a child seat should be dressed
carrier which meets the EN 14872 standard more warmly than the rider.
(25 Kg or more). • The child should be protected against rain
• Can be mounted on bicycles with a luggage with suitable waterproof garments.
carrier with a width between 120 and 180 mm. • The rider and the child should both be wearing
• Can be mounted on bicycles with a luggage approved and properly fit helmets.
carrier with a tube diameter between 10 and • Remember that the child seat can get very hot
20 mm. standing out in the sunshine, so check the
• Cannot be mounted on bicycles with a child seat before placing your child in it.
luggage carrier that is does not have straight • When transporting the bicycle by car (outside
and parallel sides the car) remove the seat. Air turbulence might
m
• Cannot be mounted on bicycles with a damage the seat or loosen its fastenings to
luggage carrier with a tube diameter of less the cycle, which could result in an accident.
than 10 mm
MAINTENANCE
• Cannot be mounted on bicycles with a
luggage carrier with a tube diameter of more • When cleaning the seat, use only lukewarm
than 20 mm soapy water.
• The seat should only be mounted on a bicycle • If the child seat is involved in an accident or
which is suitable for this kind of load. Please are damaged, contact your dealer to check
ask your bicycle supplier for detailed advice. that it can still be used. Damaged parts must
• The child seat is fitted on the luggage carrier always be replaced. Contact your dealer if
of the bike with the carrier adapter. See you are not sure how to fit the new parts.
picture E. The carrier adapter knob must be
We wish you and your child many enjoyable
tightened hard enough to fix the seat securely
and prevent it from sliding. Make it a rule to bicycle trips with your Hamax child seat!
check this before starting a trip with the bike.
• Make sure the carrier adapter is well
tightened and check this at regular intervals