Britax Flexx Instruction Manual

Britax Flexx Instruction Manual

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Flexx
Travel System Stroller
Instruction Manual
Note: Second Seat, Bassinet, Britax Safe N Sound Unity Neos Baby Capsule or
Britax Safe N Sound Unity Baby Capsule ISOFIX compatible are all sold separately.
IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Series No. S3401

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  • Page 1 Travel System Stroller Instruction Manual Note: Second Seat, Bassinet, Britax Safe N Sound Unity Neos Baby Capsule or Britax Safe N Sound Unity Baby Capsule ISOFIX compatible are all sold separately. IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS STROLLER SECTION Stroller Warnings & Important Notes..............Manual Handling Techniques................Stroller Parts List....................Single Stroller Configurations................. Tandem Configurations..................STROLLER ASSEMBLY Opening the stroller frame..................Installing & removing the single stroller axle............Installing the front wheels..................Removing the front wheels..................Installing the rear wheels..................
  • Page 3 CONTENTS STROLLER OPERATION Using the stroller....................Folding the stroller....................Lifting and carrying the stroller................TANDEM PACK SECTION Second Seat Warnings & Important Notes............Tandem Pack Parts List..................TANDEM PACK ASSEMBLY Installing and removing the tandem axle............... Attaching the storage basket................. Attaching the second seat to the tandem axle............
  • Page 4 CONTENTS BABY CAPSULE OPERATION Removing the Unity Click & Go Baby capsule from the stroller frame....CARE AND MAINTENANCE ................NOTES ........................
  • Page 5: Stroller Section Stroller Warnings & Important Notes

    • MAKE SURE CHILDREN ARE CLEAR OF ANY MOVING PARTS IF YOU ADJUST THE STROLLER. • DO NOT USE ANY ACCESSORIES OTHER THAN THOSE APPROVED FOR USE WITH THIS STROLLER BY BRITAX. • IT IS UNSAFE TO USE ACCESSORIES NOT APPROVED FOR USE WITH THIS STROLLER.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT NOTES • USE GREAT CARE WHEN USING THE STROLLER ON STAIRS, ESCALATORS, TRAVELATORS OR OTHER MOVING SURFACES. • IT IS RECOMMENDED TO REMOVE THE CHILD FROM THE STROLLER BEFORE GOING UP OR DOWN STAIRS OR ESCALATORS. • DO NOT LIFT THE STROLLER BY THE ARM BAR (Supplied) BECAUSE IT MAY DISENGAGE.
  • Page 7: Manual Handling Techniques

    MANUAL HANDLING TECHNIQUES SMART lifting technique This technique can be used to pick up small light loads from low levels. Size up the Load • Assess the load (size, shape and weight). • Assess whether the load needs to be moved; •...
  • Page 8: Stroller Parts List

    PARTS LIST 1 x Stroller frame 1 x Stroller axle 1 x Stroller seat 1 x Canopy 2 x Front wheels 2 x Rear wheels...
  • Page 9 PARTS LIST 1 x Arm bar 1 x Extendable Storage basket 1 x Boot cover 1 x Set of shoulder harness pads 1 x Rain Cover...
  • Page 10 SINGLE STROLLER CONFIGURATIONS Stroller seat forward-facing Stroller seat rearward-facing Bassinet rearward-facing Baby Capsule rearward-facing...
  • Page 11: Single Stroller Configurations

    TANDEM CONFIGURATIONS WARNING: DO NOT USE THE FLEXX STROLLER OR FLEXX ACCESSORIES IN ANY TANDEM CONFIGURATION NOT SPECIFIED IN THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL. IMPORTANT NOTE: HEIGHT ADAPTORS ARE SUPPLIED WITH THE TANDEM PACK. THE HEIGHT ADAPTORS ARE USED TO CREATE MORE SPACE BETWEEN THE UPPER &...
  • Page 12: Tandem Configurations

    TANDEM CONFIGURATIONS The stroller seat can be used in all 4 recline positions. The leg rest on the stroller seat will need to be adjusted to accomodate the bassinet. The canopy on the bassinet will need to be adjusted to allow for the recline positions of the stroller seat.
  • Page 13: Stroller Assembly

    STROLLER ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT NOTES: PLEASE REFER TO PAGE 7 FOR SMART LIFTING TECHNIQUES. • RELEASE THE STORAGE LATCH WITH DUE CARE AND OPEN THE FRAME. • WHEN OPENING THE STROLLER, BE AWARE OF THE DANGER OF BEING INJURED BY MOVING PARTS AND LOCKING DEVICES DURING THE PROCESS.
  • Page 14: Installing & Removing The Single Stroller Axle

    STROLLER ASSEMBLY INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE STROLLER AXLE A Slide both sides of the axle into the axle attachment housings on the stroller frame until you hear a ‘click’. Pull on the axle to ensure it is locked into position. ‘CLICK’...
  • Page 15: Installing The Front Wheels

    STROLLER ASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE FRONT WHEELS A Slide each front wheel mounting pin into the housings on the frame until you hear a ‘click’ which indicates they have locked into place. B Pull on both front wheels to ensure they are locked into the frame housings. ‘CLICK’...
  • Page 16: Installing The Rear Wheels

    STROLLER ASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE REAR WHEELS A Slide the rear wheel axle into the rear wheel housing and push in until you hear a ‘click’ which indicates the wheel is locked into place. B Pull on both rear wheels to ensure they are locked into the frame housings. ‘CLICK’...
  • Page 17: Attaching The Storage Basket

    STROLLER ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE STORAGE BASKET ATTACHING THE STORAGE BASKET A Position the storage basket into the area under the seat. Slide the hook tabs at the front of the basket (No. 1) behind the metal bar and attach to the loop tabs on the basket to secure.
  • Page 18: Attaching The Stroller Seat

    STROLLER ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE STROLLER SEAT IMPORTANT NOTE: ALWAYS REMOVE YOUR CHILD FROM THE STROLLER SEAT BEFORE INSTALLING, REMOVING OR CHANGING THE SEAT DIRECTION. PLEASE NOTE: The seat is reversible so it can be attached to the frame in the forward facing position or the rearward facing position when used alone in the upper position on the stroller frame.
  • Page 19: Removing The Stroller Seat

    STROLLER ASSEMBLY REMOVING THE STROLLER SEAT IMPORTANT NOTE: ALWAYS REMOVE YOUR CHILD FROM THE STROLLER SEAT BEFORE INSTALLING, REMOVING OR CHANGING THE SEAT DIRECTION. A Lift both release levers on the seat connectors at the same time to release the seat from the housings on the stroller frame.
  • Page 20: Attaching The Canopy

    STROLLER ASSEMBLY STROLLER ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE CANOPY IMPORTANT NOTE: The sun is very strong. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CHILD EXPOSED TO THE SUN. The canopy or hood on this product will not give your child total protection from the harmful rays of the sun. A Slide the canopy runners on each side of the canopy into the canopy attachments located on either side of the seat frame.
  • Page 21 STROLLER ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE CANOPY ATTACHING THE CANOPY D To expose the mesh section of the canopy, fully unzip the centre section of the canopy and fold the fabric panel in the centre section over the front section of the canopy. E For extra protection from the sun, pull the sun visor out from under the front of the canopy.
  • Page 22: Removing The Canopy

    STROLLER ASSEMBLY REMOVING THE CANOPY A Fully unzip the canopy from the seat. B Slide the canopy runners out of the canopy attachments located on either side of the seat frame. CAUTION ATTACHING THE ARM BAR IMPORTANT NOTE: WHEN A CHILD IS IN THE STROLLER, KEEP THE ARM BAR ATTACHED TO THE STROLLER SEAT At ALL TIMES.
  • Page 23: Removing The Arm Bar

    STROLLER ASSEMBLY REMOVING THE ARM BAR IMPORTANT NOTE: THE ARM BAR CAN BE OPENED FROM EITHER SIDE OF THE SEAT WITH OUT REMOVING IT FROM THE STROLLER SEAT. A Press the release buttons in on the side of the arm bar socket on both sides of the stroller seat and pull the arm bar out of the sockets to remove.
  • Page 24: Attaching The Shoulder Harness Pads

    STROLLER ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE SHOULDER HARNESS PADS IMPORTANT NOTE: ENSURE THAT THE SHOULDER STRAPS ARE FITTED THROUGH THE APPROPRIATE HARNESS SLOTS TO SUIT YOUR CHILD’S SEATED SHOULDER HEIGHT. A Release the harness buckles (Refer to Page 32) and slide the shoulder harness pads onto the shoulder harness straps.
  • Page 25: Attaching The Rain Cover

    STROLLER ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE RAIN COVER IMPORTANT NOTE: ENSURE THE RAIN COVER IS KEPT AWAY FROM THE CHILD’S FACE. REFIT THE RAIN COVER IF REQUIRED TO ENSURE YOUR CHILD IS SAFE. A Place the rain cover over the canopy. Pull the front elastic section of the rain cover over the stroller leg rest.
  • Page 26 STROLLER OPERATION USING THE BRAKES B When the stroller is being used in single stroller mode, press down on the upper section of the brake pedal to disengage the parking brake. C When the stroller is being used in tandem mode (e.g. using the second seat or bassinet in the lower position on the stroller), lift the lower section of the brake pedal with your foot to...
  • Page 27: Using The Front Wheel Swivel Lock

    STROLLER OPERATION USING THE FRONT WHEEL SWIVEL LOCK PLEASE NOTE: Always lock the swivel wheels when using the stroller on rough surfaces as it will minimise wheel wobble. You may need to swivel the wheels to the proper position to engage the swivel lock.
  • Page 28: Adjusting The Leg Rest

    STROLLER OPERATION ADJUSTING THE LEG REST ADJUSTING THE LEG REST IMPORTANT NOTE: • THE LEG REST FEATURE IS PROVIDED FOR YOUR CHILD'S COMFORT. • THE LEG REST IS NOT DESIGNED TO SUPPORT EXTRA WEIGHT. • DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO STAND OR SIT ON THE LEG REST. IT WILL DISENGAGE IF EXTRA WEIGHT IS APPLIED.
  • Page 29: Adjusting The Backrest

    STROLLER OPERATION ADJUSTING THE BACKREST WARNINGS: • THE UPRIGHT POSITIONS ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR USE WITH CHILDREN LESS THAN 6 MONTHS OLD. • THE LOWEST RECLINE POSITION SHOULD BE USED TO TRANSPORT BABIES. THE BACKREST CAN BE ADJUSTED TO A MORE UPRIGHT POSITION AS THE CHILD GROWS OLDER AND IS ABLE TO SUPPORT ITS HEAD WITHOUT ASSISTANCE.
  • Page 30: Securing Your Child In The Harness

    STROLLER OPERATION SECURING YOUR CHILD IN THE HARNESS WARNING: USE THE HARNESS AT ALL TIMES. • ENSURE YOUR CHILD IS SECURED WITH A CORRECTLY ADJUSTED HARNESS. • THE ADJUSTED HARNESS SHOULD CLOSELY FIT THE CHILD. • NEVER LEAVE THE HARNESS BUCKLED WHEN NOT FITTED TO A CHILD IN THE STROLLER, BECAUSE THE HARNESS CAN FORM LOOPS WHICH MAY POSE A STRANGULATION HAZARD.
  • Page 31: Adjusting The Harness

    STROLLER OPERATION SECURING YOUR CHILD IN THE HARNESS B Hold the centre button in on the crotch buckle and insert the waist buckle tongues into the crotch strap buckle until you hear a ‘click’. C Repeat the procedure on the other side. IMPORTANT: Pull on each waist buckle tongue to make sure they are locked into the crotch buckle assembly.
  • Page 32: Opening The Harness

    STROLLER OPERATION OPENING THE HARNESS A Release the harness by pressing the centre button in on the crotch buckle while pulling the waist tongues out of the crotch buckle. ADJUSTING THE SHOULDER HARNESS HEIGHT IMPORTANT NOTE: THE HARNESS CAN BE ADJUSTED TO THREE DIFFERENT HEIGHTS TO ACCOMMODATE THE CHILD.
  • Page 33: Using The Tether Strap

    STROLLER OPERATION USING THE TETHER STRAP WARNINGS: USE THE TETHER STRAP TO STOP THE STROLLER ROLLING AWAY. • THE STROLLER IS DESIGNED FOR USE ON FLAT OR GENTLY SLOPING SURFACES, AND MAY BE UNSTABLE ON HIGHER SLOPING AND UNEVEN SURFACES AND USERS SHOULD BE AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF THE STROLLER ROLLING AWAY OR TIPPING OVER.
  • Page 34: Using The Stroller

    STROLLER OPERATION USING THE STROLLER PLEASE REFER TO PAGE 7 FOR LIFTING TECHNIQUES. • Always ensure you bend your knees where appropriate and take due care when lifting the frame. • With your hand through the wrist tether strap loop, push the stroller holding the handle.
  • Page 35: Folding The Stroller

    STROLLER OPERATION FOLDING THE STROLLER PLEASE REFER TO PAGE 7 FOR LIFTING TECHNIQUES. • REMOVE THE CHILD FROM THE STROLLER BEFORE COMMENCING ANY FOLDING OPERATION. • FOLD THE STROLLER SLOWLY AND BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU PLACE YOUR HANDS. • WHEN FOLDING THE STROLLER, BE AWARE OF THE DANGER OF BEING INJURED BY MOVING PARTS AND LOCKING DEVICES DURING THE PROCESS.
  • Page 36 STROLLER OPERATION FOLDING THE STROLLER G To fold the frame when in tandem mode, ensure the handle is extended so that the black triangle markers are clearly visible. H Lift the frame folding handle and push down on the secondary lock button until it is in the position shown.
  • Page 37: Lifting And Carrying The Stroller

    STROLLER OPERATION LIFTING AND CARRYING THE STROLLER IMPORTANT NOTES: PLEASE REFER TO PAGE 7 FOR SMART LIFTING TECHNIQUES. • TO AVOID INJURY: BEND YOUR KNEES WHEN OPENING, LIFTING, CARRYING, FOLDING, UNFOLDING OR ADJUSTING THE STROLLER OR ANY ACCESSORIES. A Ensure the chassis lock is engaged on the frame before lifting the stroller. To lift the stroller, grasp the frame halfway along the stroller, so the stroller is balanced.
  • Page 38: Tandem Pack Section

    Flexx ™ Tandem Pack Includes: Second Seat, Tandem Axle, Height Adaptors & Rain Cover Series No. TP3401...
  • Page 39: Second Seat Warnings & Important Notes

    • SECURE THE CHILD IN THE HARNESS AT ALL TIMES. • DO NOT USE ANY ACCESSORIES OTHER THAN THOSE APPROVED FOR USE WITH THIS STROLLER BY BRITAX. • IT IS UNSAFE TO USE ACCESSORIES NOT APPROVED FOR USE WITH THIS STROLLER.
  • Page 40: Tandem Pack Parts List

    PARTS LIST 1 x Second seat axle 1 x Second seat 1 x Canopy 1 x Arm bar 1 x Set of shoulder harness pads 1 x Set of height adaptors...
  • Page 41: Tandem Pack Assembly

    TANDEM PACK ASSEMBLY INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE TANDEM AXLE A Slide both sides of the axle into the axle attachment housings on the stroller frame until you hear a ‘click’. Pull on the axle to ensure it is ‘CLICK’ locked into position ‘CLICK’...
  • Page 42: Attaching The Storage Basket

    TANDEM PACK ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE STORAGE BASKET A When the tandem axle is installed on the stroller, the storage basket must be increased in size to fit into the basket area under the seat. To enlarge the storage basket, open all the press studs located around the middle section of the basket.
  • Page 43: Attaching The Second Seat To The Tandem Axle

    TANDEM PACK ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE CANOPY - See Page 20 REMOVING THE CANOPY - See Page 22 ATTACHING THE ARM BAR - See Page 22 REMOVING THE ARM BAR - See Page 23 ATTACHING THE SHOULDER HARNESS PADS - See Page 24 IMPORTANT NOTES: PLEASE REFER TO PAGE 7 FOR SMART LIFTING TECHNIQUES.
  • Page 44: Removing The Second Seat From The Tandem Axle

    TANDEM PACK ASSEMBLY REMOVING THE SECOND SEAT FROM THE TANDEM AXLE IMPORTANT NOTES: PLEASE REFER TO PAGE 7 FOR SMART LIFTING TECHNIQUES. • ALWAYS REMOVE YOUR CHILD FROM THE SECOND SEAT BEFORE FOLDING OR REMOVING THE SECOND SEAT. A Lift both release levers on the seat connectors at the same time to release the seat from the housings on the axle.
  • Page 45: Installing And Removing The Height Adaptors

    TANDEM PACK ASSEMBLY INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE HEIGHT ADAPTORS WARNING: DO NOT USE THE HEIGHT ADAPTORS (SUPPLIED WITH THE SECOND SEAT) IN SINGLE STROLLER MODE. IMPORTANT NOTE: THE HEIGHT ADAPTORS ARE SUPPLIED WITH THE SECOND SEAT. THE HEIGHT ADAPTORS ARE USED TO CREATE MORE SPACE BETWEEN THE UPPER &...
  • Page 46 Flexx ™ Bassinet PLEASE NOTE: THE FLEXX BASSINET MEETS THE REQUIREMENT OF THE AS/NZS 8811.1:2013 - SLEEP SURFACES - TEST FOR FIRMNESS, AND EN 1466:2014/AC:2015 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR CARRY COTS. Series No. C3401...
  • Page 47: Bassinet Section Bassinet Warnings & Important Notes

    • THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT OF THE CHILD USING THIS BASSINET IS NOT TO EXCEED 9KG FOR THE BASSINET. IMPORTANT NOTES • THE FLEXX BASSINET IS THE ONLY BASSINET DESIGNED TO FIT THE FLEXX STROLLER. • REMOVE THE STROLLER SEAT OR INFANT CARRIER FROM THE STROLLER FRAME BEFORE FITTING THE BASSINET.
  • Page 48: Bassinet Parts List

    PARTS LIST 1 x Bassinet mattress 1 x Bassinet boot cover 1 x Bassinet frame BASSINET ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLING THE BASSINET PLEASE REFER TO PAGE 7 FOR SMART LIFTING TECHNIQUES. A Raise the bassinet canopy until it clicks into place. B Press down on the base of the bassinet & pull up on the bassinet canopy handle to raise the sides of the bassinet.
  • Page 49: Attaching The Bassinet To The Stroller Frame

    BASSINET ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLING THE BASSINET C Pull the frame supports outward by the straps until they lock under all 4 clips. Push down lightly on the top edges of the carry cot to ensure that the frame support rods are firmly locked in place. D Place the mattress into the bassinet.
  • Page 50 BASSINET OPERATION ATTACHING THE BASSINET TO THE STROLLER FRAME A Press down on the lower section of the brake pedal to engage the brake. Insert the connectors on the bassinet into the housings on the stroller frame. B Push down on the bassinet until a ‘click’ is heard which indicates the connectors have locked into the housings.
  • Page 51: Attaching The Boot Cover

    BASSINET OPERATION ATTACHING THE BOOT COVER A Place the boot cover over the top edge of the bassinet and attach using the press studs and hook and loop on both sides of the bassinet. REMOVING THE BASSINET FROM THE STROLLER FRAME A Lift the bassinet release lever located at the bottom of the canopy and using the handle, lift the bassinet away from the stroller.
  • Page 52: Adjusting The Canopy

    BASSINET OPERATION ADJUSTING THE CANOPY CAUTION: ONLY USE THE CARRY HANDLE WHEN THE CANOPY IS IN THE FULLY EXTENDED AND LOCKED POSITION TO TRANSPORT THE BASSINET. PLEASE NOTE: There are 3 canopy positions. A The bassinet canopy can be lowered by pressing in the two buttons on the inside of the canopy hinge and rotate the canopy down to the desired position.
  • Page 53: Attaching The Bassinet To The Tandem Axle

    BASSINET OPERATION ATTACHING THE BASSINET TO THE TANDEM AXLE PLEASE REFER TO PAGE 7 FOR SMART LIFTING TECHNIQUES. PLEASE NOTE: THE BASSINET CAN ONLY BE USED IN THE FORWARD- FACING MODE (FACING TOWARDS THE FRONT OF THE STROLLER) WHEN IN THE LOWER POSITION. A Lower the bassinet and insert the connectors into the housings on the second seat axle and push down on...
  • Page 54 Please Note: Flexx Unity Baby Capsule Receivers are sold separately and must be attached to the stroller before attempting to install the Britax Safe N Sound Unity Baby Capsule or the Britax Safe N Sound Unity Baby Capsule Isofix Compatible.
  • Page 55: Baby Capsule Warnings & Important Notes

    • DO NOT USE ANY ACCESSORIES OTHER THAN THOSE APPROVED FOR USE WITH THIS STROLLER BY BRITAX. • THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT OF THE CHILD USING THE BRITAX SAFE N SOUND UNITY NEOS BABY CAPSULE OR BRITAX SAFE N SOUND UNITY BABY CAPSULE ISOFIX COMPATIBLE IS NOT TO EXCEED 12kg.
  • Page 56 IMPORTANT NOTES IMPORTANT NOTES: • THE SUN IS VERY STRONG. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CHILD EXPOSED TO THE SUN. THE CANOPY OR HOOD ON THIS PRODUCT WILL NOT GIVE YOUR CHILD TOTAL PROTECTION FROM THE HARMFUL RAYS OF THE SUN. PLEASE NOTE: THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE BABY CAPSULE ON THE STROLLER ONLY.
  • Page 57: Baby Capsule Section

    RECEIVERS (PURCHASED SEPARATELY) MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE STROLLER FRAME BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL THE BRITAX SAFE N SOUND UNITY CLICK & GO BABY CAPSULE OR THE BRITAX SAFE N SOUND UNITY BABY CAPSULE ISOFIX COMPATIBLE. A Insert the baby capsule receivers into...
  • Page 58: Baby Capsule Operation

    BABY CAPSULE ATTACHING THE UNITY CLICK & GO BABY CAPSULE TO THE STROLLER FRAME PLEASE REFER TO PAGE 7 FOR SMART LIFTING TECHNIQUES. IMPORTANT NOTE: ALWAYS REMOVE YOUR BABY FROM THE BABY CAPSULE BEFORE ATTACHING OR REMOVING THE BABY CAPSULE. PLEASE NOTE: The baby capsule can only be used in rearward facing mode in the upper position on the stroller frame.
  • Page 59: Removing The Unity Click & Go Baby Capsule From The Stroller Frame

    BABY CAPSULE ATTACHING THE UNITY CLICK & GO BABY CAPSULE TO THE STROLLER FRAME B Push down on the baby capsule until a ‘click’ is heard which indicates the connectors on the baby capsule have locked into the baby capsule receivers.
  • Page 60 • To prolong the life of your stroller, bassinet or second seat - keep each product clean and do not leave it in the direct sunlight or in the car boot for extended periods of time. • Removable fabric covers and trims may be cleaned using warm water with a household soap or mild detergent.
  • Page 64 A Britax International Company We reserve the right to alter these products without notice. ABN 55 006 773 6000 The Britax Trademark is the property of Britax Childcare 99 Derby Road Sunshine Holdings Limited - UK. Victoria 3020 Australia...

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