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VIRTU TRAVEL SYSTEM STROLLER Suitable for use with Britax Unity Baby Capsule. (Baby capsule and recivers both sold separately) IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE www.britax.com.au Series TK321...
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WARNINGS ALWAYS FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURES INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS STROLLER. THE CORRECT USE AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS PRODUCT IS ESSENTIAL. WARNINGS: TO AVOID INJURY OR DEATH: ALWAYS APPLY THE BRAKES WHENEVER THE STROLLER IS STATIONARY. •...
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.
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; • Where is it going to be placed, check that there are no obstructions;...
STROLLER ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT NOTES: PLEASE REFER TO PAGE 6 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.
STROLLER ASSEMBLY ATTACHING OR REMOVING THE REAR WHEELS To remove the rear wheels, press Insert wheel axle into the moulding and hold the release button in the and push in until you hear a ‘click’. wheel housing and pull away. Pull on each wheel to make sure it is securely attached.
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. CAUTION CAUTION Hold the stroller seat over...
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. CAUTION Place the canopy on the stroller seat Attach the canopy to the seat unit...
STROLLER ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE ARM BAR WHEN A CHILD IS IN THE STROLLER, KEEP THE ARM BAR ATTACHED AT ALL TIMES. CAUTION Insert the arm bar mouldings into To remove the arm bar, press the the sockets on each side of the button on each side of the arm bar stroller frame and push down on moulding and pull arm bar up and...
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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. (Refer to Page 25) Slide the shoulder harness pads onto the shoulder harness straps and adjust to the position which fits comfortably on the child.
STROLLER OPERATION Push the brake pedal upward until the brake is disengaged. USING THE FRONT WHEEL SWIVEL LOCK PLEASE NOTE: Always lock the swivel wheels when locking the stroller on rough surfaces as this will minimise wheel wobble. The swivel wheels should only be locked when the wheels are in the trailing position (wheels under frame).
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.
STROLLER OPERATION ADJUSTING THE LEG REST IMPORTANT NOTES: • 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.
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STROLLER OPERATION SECURING YOUR CHILD HARNESS WARNINGS: 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.
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STROLLER OPERATION ADJUSTING THE HARNESS Tighten or loosen the shoulder Tighten or loosen the waist straps, straps and crotch strap by sliding hold and lift the 4 bar harness the 3 bar harness adjuster up or adjuster and pull the harness strap down.
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STROLLER OPERATION ADJUSTING THE SHOULDER HARNESS HEIGHT IMPORTANT NOTE: THE HARNESS CAN BE ADJUSTED TO THREE DIFFERENT HEIGHTS TO ACCOMMODATE THE CHILD. THE SHOULDER STRAPS MUST BE POSITIONED NEAR THE CHILD’S SHOULDERS. To change the shoulder harness Select the appropriate shoulder height, push the shoulder harness height and pull each harness tongue out of the...
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.
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STROLLER OPERATION CAUTION Lift both release levers on the Turn the seat facing opposite seat connectors at the same direction and then attach the time and lift the seat up and stroller seat to the frame in the away from the stroller frame. rearward facing position.
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BASSINET MODE Put the backrest to lowest position. Unbuckle the clips on the backrest and under the leg rest. Push down the backrest and leg rest to complete the coverting. Use the harness to secure the baby in bassinet mode. britax.com.au...
STROLLER OPERATION USING THE STROLLER PLEASE REFER TO PAGE 6 FOR SMART 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.
STROLLER OPERATION FOLDING THE STROLLER PLEASE REFER TO PAGE 6 FOR SMART LIFTING TECHNIQUES. IMPORTANT NOTE: • REMOVE THE CHILD FROM THE STROLLER BEFORE COMMENCING ANY FOLDING OPERATION. • FOLD THE STROLLER SLOWLY AND BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU PLACE YOUR HANDS. •...
STROLLER OPERATION Engage the brake. Pull the handle under the stroller seat upwards Pull the latches on the until you hear a ‘click’ and the frame is fully folded handle tube upwards and the frame lock latch is locked in properly. and drop down the handle all the way.
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• THE BRITAX SAFE N SOUND UNITY NEOS BABY CAPSULE OR BRITAX SAFE N SOUND UNITY BABY CAPSULE ISOFIX COMPATIBLE ARE THE ONLY COMPATIBLE BABY CAPSULES DESIGNED TO FIT THE VIRTU STROLLER, THE UNITY BABY CAPSULE TO BE USED WITH CLICK N GO RECEIVERS (SOLD SEPARATELY - Contact Britax customer service team for purchase).
CHILD TOTAL PROTECTION FROM THE HARMFUL RAYS OF THE SUN. WARNINGS: THE VIRTU CLICK N GO RECEIVERS MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE STROLLER FRAME BEFORE INSTALL THE BRITAX SAFE N SOUND UNITY NEOS BABY CAPSULE OR THE BRITAX SAFE N SOUND UNITY BABY CAPSULE ISOFIX COMPATIBLE.
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BABY CAPSULE OPERATION ATTACHING THE BRITAX UNITY BABY CAPSULE PLEASE NOTE: THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE FOR INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE BABY CAPSULE ON THE STROLLER ONLY. FOR INSTALLING AND PROPER USE OF THE BABY CAPSULE IN THE CAR, PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL PROVIDED WITH THE BABY CAPSULE.
• All repairs should only be carried out by an authorised Britax/ Steelcraft repairer. Only Britax/Steelcraft replacement parts should be used with the stroller. It may be unsafe to use parts supplied from another manufacturer.
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CARE & MAINTENANCE • Should you have any further questions on Care & Maintenance of the stroller, please contact our Consumer Service Team at au-support@britax.com CLEANING Fabrics • Removable fabrics may be cleaned using luke warm water and soap or mild detergent. Rinse thoroughly and allow to dry away from direct sunlight.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION • If necessary lubricate wheel shaft with a small amount of lubricant before placing into the stroller. NOTE: Ensure the stroller is cleaned thoroughly after using it on the beach as sand and salt can damage stroller mechanism, wheel assembly, causing premature wear and corrosion.
WARRANTY You will be required to : 1. Return the product to the place of purchase or to a designated repair agent; 2. Present your receipt as proof of purchase; 3. Identify the defect in the product; and 4. Present the product to Britax for inspection on request. Britax will advise you whether the product is covered by the Britax company warranty.
(normal wear and tear excluded) that affects the normal operation of your Steelcraft product. In the unlikely event that you find that your Steelcraft product does not satisfy this warranty, Britax will (at its option) repair or replace that product within a reasonable period of you making a claim in accordance with this policy.
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Due to our continuing program of development, Britax reserves the right to alter the specifications, colour or design without any further notice. The Steelcraft trademark is the property of Britax Childcare Pty.Ltd - Australia. The Britax trademark is the property of Britax Childcare Holdings Limited - UK.
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