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Snazzi Pushchair Workshop Manual ® Snazzi Pushchair ORKSHOP ANUAL IMPORTANT Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to maintain the pushchair Document No: 055-05 v4 Page 1 of 34 October 2015 Snazzi Pushchair Workshop Manual.docx...
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Frame Adjustable Lock Hip Guides Tie Down Bracket Hip Belt Brake Bar Adjustable Base Knee Angle Adjustor Footplate Fig 0.1 Snazzi Pushchair Open (size 1 shown) Document No: 055-05 v4 Page 2 of 34 October 2015 Snazzi Pushchair Workshop Manual.docx...
This manual must be read and used in conjunction with the user manual. The Snazzi is a highly adjustable pushchair designed to accommodate a wide variety of special seating needs. The pushchair is a single complete unit that folds down for easy storage.
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Snazzi Pushchair Workshop Manual Snazzi Pushchair Adjustments Support Snazzi Pushchair Size 1 Snazzi Pushchair Size 2 Tilt In Space - 40 - 40 Seat Depth 220 – 300 mm 280 – 360 mm Seat Width 190 – 290 mm 190 – 290 mm...
Dimensions (mm) Size 1 Size 2 All sizes and weights are given as a guide. Tendercare ltd reserves the right to amend specifications at any time as part of their product development programme. 2: Unpacking The pushchair is delivered in a cardboard carton. This measures 680mm wide x 480mm deep x 1030mm high and weighs approximately 16Kg (size 1) or 17Kg (size 2).
Larger accessories will be packaged in separate cartons (e.g. the rain cover). IMPORTANT: If any items are damaged or missing, then please contact Tendercare, preferably by email at info@tendercareltd.com or alternatively please call us on (01903) 726161 within 36 hours of delivery.
Snazzi Pushchair Workshop Manual 4.1 Unfolding the Frame Unfold and assemble the pushchair: Follow the instructions in section 4.1 of the user manual Checks: • Make sure all joints move freely • Make sure the frame locks latch correctly • Make sure the safety catch works correctly •...
5. Check condition of harnessing and stitching (weekly). 6. Clean frame when necessary (we suggest at least once a week). If you find any faults refer to your issuing authority or Tendercare Ltd. 6.2 Six-monthly maintenance Only someone who is a competent tradesman or repairer should carry out this work. If a major fault is found stop using the pushchair until it has been corrected.
3. Factory replacement components should be used in all repairs. These are available from Tendercare. Please refer to the parts lists at the end of this manual (section 10) for details of replacement parts. Important points when performing a repair: 1.
Snazzi Pushchair Workshop Manual 7.1: Rear Wheels Replace if damaged or worn. To change the rear wheel: • Remove the wheel cap using a small screwdriver (see fig 7.1.1 left). • Using a 19mm spanner, undo the axle bolt and remove the wheel from the frame (see fig 7.1.2 below).
Snazzi Pushchair Workshop Manual 7.2: Front Castors and Front Tie Down Bracket Replace if damaged or worn. To change the front castor: • Remove the wheel by unscrewing the M8 socket cap bolt using a 5mm hexagon key. • Next remove the castor housing using a 19mm spanner.
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Snazzi Pushchair Workshop Manual Fig 7.2.3 • Snazzi pushchairs ordered after November 2012 come supplied with a front tie down bracket. This fits between the front castor and frame. • To replace the front tie down bracket, remove the front castor as detailed above.
The following instructions are the recommended method for dismantling the brake system to safely release the tension on the spring. If you are not confident to work on this assembly please return your frame to the Tendercare factory. To dismantle the brake assembly: •...
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Snazzi Pushchair Workshop Manual • To replace the brake bar, fit the brake up into the U mountings on the frame, locating the welded washers on the brake bar either side of the frame mounting point. • Slide the U Lock plate in-...
Snazzi Pushchair Workshop Manual 7.4: Tilt in Space Gas Spring Replace the gas spring if it is damaged or worn. To remove the gas strut: • Lift the pushchair onto a suitable workbench and stand it on its wheels with the tilt angle set at minimum.
Snazzi Pushchair Workshop Manual IMPORTANT: Ensure that there is a small amount of play between the release lever and pin on the end of the gas spring. If this is too tight, the gas spring may not lock correctly, or could have the tendency to ‘creep’...
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Snazzi Pushchair Workshop Manual Finally lift the slider and spring off the frame (see Fig 7.5.3). Fig 7.5.3 To fit the new locking slider: Parts required (for one slider): 1: 1 x Locking Slider 2: 1 x Locking Slider Spring...
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Snazzi Pushchair Workshop Manual Place the slider and spring onto the frame locking point so that the slider is in the fully ‘locked position’ (the frame hole will be at the top of the slot in the slider, as shown in Fig 7.5.6).
(e.g. pelvic strap). It is not necessary to remove the back cover or any harnessing fitted to the backrest. For details of how to remove the covers, please refer to the relevant section in the Snazzi Pushchair user manual. Document No: 055-05 v4...
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Snazzi Pushchair Workshop Manual Once the covers are removed, adjust the footrest knee angle so that the footrest stems sit in line with the seat as shown (see Fig 7.6.1). For details on adjusting the footrest knee angle please refer to the user manual.
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Snazzi Pushchair Workshop Manual Next, remove the 4 thumbscrews and set aside (see Figs 7.6.4 and 7.6.5). Fig 7.6.4 Fig 7.6.5, Left: The seat base with the 4 thumbscrews removed. Fig 7.6.5 Fold the seat base back down to its normal position;...
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Snazzi Pushchair Workshop Manual Finally remove the hip guides. When fitting the new hip guides be careful to take note of the position of the 4 black spacer washers (see arrows, Fig 7.6.7), ensuring that they line up with the mounting holes in the base plate.
Snazzi Pushchair Workshop Manual 7.7: Footrest Parts: If a complete footrest assembly is ordered, it comes supplied with footrest slide with the tray pre-assembled, footrest stems and the angle adjustors. For information on fitting these please refer to the instructions given in section 7.7.1 (for the angle adjustors), and 7.7.2 (for the stems) and 7.7.4 (for the slide and tray assembly) below.
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Snazzi Pushchair Workshop Manual Fig 7.7.1.3 Right: The adjustors with the footrest and stems removed. Fig 7.7.1.3 Fold the seat base up to get easy access to the underside of the seat. Using a 3mm hexagon key and an 8mm socket or spanner remove the M5 bolt securing the back of the angle adjustor as shown (see Fig 7.7.1.4).
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Snazzi Pushchair Workshop Manual Fig 7.7.1.5 Right: The seat base poles with the adjustor removed. When fitting the new adjustors, ensure that the release buttons are facing towards the outsides, and refit with new Nylock dome nuts- do not reuse Nylock nuts.
Snazzi Pushchair Workshop Manual Next, undo the 2 M8 locking bolts on the footrest slide using a 5mm hexagon key (see Fig 7.7.2.2). Slide the footrest slide assembly off of the footrest stems. Fig 7.7.2.2 Finally, undo the M5 bolt securing the...
Snazzi Pushchair Workshop Manual 7.7.3: Footrest Tray: Replace if damaged or worn: Set the knee angle to 45 degrees as shown (see fig 7.7.3.1). For more details of how to adjust the footrest knee angle please refer to the user manual.
7.8: Sun Canopy Assembly: The following instructions detail how to fully assemble the sun canopy including the cover. A separate parts list “Snazzi Sun Hood Parts List” is available on our website should any parts need to be replaced. Left: The sun canopy adjustor parts:...
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Snazzi Pushchair Workshop Manual Take the front bar and feed into the front fitting tube in the cover as shown (see fig 7.8.3, right). Fig 7.8.3 Left: The front frame bar fitted to the cover (see Fig 7.8.4). Fig 7.8.4 Next, take the rear bar and feed into the rear fitting tube as shown (see fig 7.8.5, right).
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Snazzi Pushchair Workshop Manual Left: The rear bar fitted into the cover (see Fig 7.8.6). Fig 7.8.6 Next, fit the ‘large teeth’ canopy adjustor onto the end of the front bar as shown (see Fig 7.8.7, right). Push the adjustor onto the...
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Snazzi Pushchair Workshop Manual Take the frame fixing bracket and fit onto the end of the bolt as shown (see Fig 7.8.9, right). Note the brackets are handed and will only fit one way around. Make sure the correct hand is used so that the large teeth on the bracket and plastic adjustor line up.
9: Parts Lists Please refer to the parts list / exploded diagram for ordering information of any parts needed for the Snazzi. The parts list is available on the website as; • ‘Snazzi Pushchair Parts List’ (applies to both sizes of pushchair).
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