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Tendercare Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual

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Size 1 and 2 Snappi Seats (standalone)
Please read these instructions carefully before using the
Please read these instructions carefully before attempting any repairs to the
seat. Repairs should only be carried out by a repairer as approved by either
Document No: 053-08 v2
Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual.doc
Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual
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March 2019

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  • Page 1 Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual ® Snappi Seat ORKSHOP ANUAL This manual covers: Size 1 and 2 Snappi Seats (standalone) IMPORTANT Please read these instructions carefully before using the Snappi Seat Please read these instructions carefully before attempting any repairs to the seat.
  • Page 2 Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual Fig 0.1 Seat unit (Size 1 shown) Document No: 053-08 v2 Page 2 of 49 March 2019 Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual.doc...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual CONTENTS Item Description Page Your Snappi Seat Workshop Manual 4 - 5 Transit Packaging 5 - 6 Tools & Torque Settings Preparing for use and operation 4.1 Fitting Seat to the Chassis 4.2 Seat Back Recline 4.3 Seat standard adjustments...

  • Page 4: Your Snappi Seat Workshop Manual

    (including an innovative 2 stage release to prevent little fingers causing accidents). The following accessories for use with the Snappi Seat are available from Tendercare Ltd. Height and width adjustable wrap around Lateral Supports, Butterfly chest harness, Foot and Toe Straps, Pommel, Play Tray, Standard Headrest, Extra recess Headrest, and Occipital roll Headrest.

  • Page 5: Transit Packaging

    Snappi Seat. Warning: Never exceed the maximum stated carry weight for the chassis the seat is fitted to. 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.

  • Page 6: Tools & Torque Settings

    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.

  • Page 7: Preparing For Use And Operation

    Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual 4: Preparing for use and operation The following pre-delivery procedures should be carried out to check that the seat unit has not suffered damage during transit and that all features operate satisfactorily. Refer to the user manual for detailed instructions on performing each action.

  • Page 8: Final Checks

    2. Check operation of the reclining mechanism (weekly). 3. Clean the seat 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 seat until it has been corrected.

  • Page 9: Repairs

    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 11) for details of replacement parts. Important points when performing a repair: 1.

  • Page 10: Seat Gas Spring

    Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual 7.1: Seat gas spring/strut Replace the gas spring if it is damaged or worn. Please note, as the gas strut release head is cast aluminium, we recommend this is replaced every three years. To remove the gas strut (shown in Fig 7.1.1): Fig 7.1.1...

  • Page 11: Lock Back Recline

    Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual Fig 7.1.4 • Tighten the m8 lock nut until there is no movement between the pin and release lever, then unscrew the gas spring by ¼ of a turn. This ensures that there is the correct amount of play between the pin and release lever.
  • Page 12 Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual • Using a pair of 13mm spanners, remove the M8 bolt that secures the top of the gas spring the back rest of the seat as shown (see Fig 7.1.1.2, right). Take note of the positions of the spacers, washers and nuts.

  • Page 13: Seat Interface

    The following instructions are the recommended method for dismantling the assembly to safely release the tension on the springs. If you are not confident to work on this assembly, please return your frame to the Tendercare factory. To dismantle the interface: Fig 7.2.1...

  • Page 14: Knee Angle Adjustor

    Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual Fig 7.2.3 Take note of the position of the 2 chamfers of the mounting blocks as these MUST be put back in the correct orientation or the interface mechanism will not function properly. Also take careful note of the orientation of the springs- the springs are handed and must be re-fitted correctly or there will not be enough tension on the mechanism to close the clips.
  • Page 15 Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual Fig 7.3.3 Next separate the footrest rod from the adjustor as shown (right). Fig 7.3.4 Undo the rear bolt securing the knee angle adjustor (this bolt goes through the play tray adaptor), again taking note of the position of the washers and nuts etc.

  • Page 16: Footrest Parts

    Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual 7.4: 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 7.3 (for the angle adjustors), and 7.4.1 (for the stems) and 7.4.3 (for the slide ad tray assembly) below.

  • Page 17: Footrest Tray

    Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual Make sure the footrest locking screws are loose, and then slide the footrest assembly off the stems (see Fig 7.4.1.3). Fig 7.4.1.3 Using a 3mm hexagon key and an 8mm socket or spanner, remove the M5 bolt securing the stem to the knee angle adjustor (as shown in Fig 7.4.1.4).

  • Page 18: Footrest Slide Assembly

    Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual Place the footrest slide assembly onto a flat surface. Using a 5mm drill bit drill off the 6 rivets that secure the plastic tray to the metal base plate. Fig 7.4.2.1 Position the new foot tray onto the base plate, so that the cut-out slots in the tray line up with the holes in the plate.

  • Page 19: Sun Canopy Assembly

    Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual 7.5: Sun Canopy Assembly: The following instructions detail how to fully assemble the sun canopy including the cover. A separate parts list “Snappi Sun Canopy Parts List” is available on our website should any parts need to be replaced.
  • Page 20 Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual Take the front bar and feed into the front fitting tube in the cover as shown (see fig 7.5.4, right). Fig 7.5.4 Left: The front frame bar fitted to the cover (see Fig 7.5.5). Fig 7.5.5 Next, take the rear bar and feed into the rear fitting tube as shown (see fig 7.5.6, right).
  • Page 21 Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual Left: The rear bar fitted into the cover (see Fig 7.5.7). Fig 7.5.7 Next, fit the ‘large teeth’ canopy adjustor onto the end of the front bar as shown (see Fig 7.5.8, right). Push the adjustor onto the...
  • Page 22 Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual Take the frame fixing bracket and fit onto the end of the bolt as shown (see Fig 7.5.10, 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.
  • Page 23 Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual To change the plastic clips on the frame fixing bracket, use a 3mm hexagon key and 8mm socket or spanner and undo the M5 bolt securing it in place. Replace the part as needed, and re-...

  • Page 24: Removing And Fitting Snappi Playtray Receiver Brackets

    Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual 7.6: Removing and Fitting Snappi Playtray receiver Brackets Snappi playtray receiver brackets are supplied as standard on all Snappi pushchairs. The below instructions advise, if necessary, how you can remove and fit these brackets. How to take off Snappi playtray receiver brackets 1.

  • Page 25: Fit The Minimiser Kit To The Snappi Seat

    Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual 8: Fit the minimiser kit to the Snappi Seat: The following instructions are for fitting a minister kit to a pre-supplied seat, and should only be carried out by a competent tradesperson. Fig 8.1: Minimiser kit components 1.
  • Page 26 Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual Set the seat on a workbench Fig 8.2 Remove all the covers and retain (the original parts are required to achieve full growth from the system). Fig 8.3 Document No: 053-08 v2 Page 26 of 49 March 2019 Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual.doc...
  • Page 27 Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual Drill off the rivets holding on the plastic side wings using a 5mm drill bit. Store the standard side wings with the standard cover set for future use. Fig 8.4 Fig 8.5, left: The seat with covers and wings removed.
  • Page 28 Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual Recline the back of the seat and lay flat (for details on how to recline the seat please refer to the user manual). Degrease the back plate with a little white spirit, then wipe clean with a dry cloth as shown (see Fig 8.6, right).
  • Page 29 Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual Fig 8.9, left: The seat with loop strips applied. Fig 8.9 Take the extended side wing plastics and apply a strip of masking tape to the top of the plastic as shown (see fig 8.10, right).
  • Page 30 Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual Slide the assembled plate / cover onto the locating arms on the seat- with the arms locating between the cut outs in the cover as shown (see Fig 8.12, right). Position the plate so the rear hole on the top mounting arm is sitting over the plastic plate.
  • Page 31 Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual Remove the cover from the side wing plate and line the plate up with the mark centred on the upper rear mounting hole- check to ensure that there is a reasonable amount of plastic over the rear holes, whilst still leaving...
  • Page 32 Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual Place one of the supplied M5 x 16mm socket button bolts through the plate and into the upper mounting hole as shown in Fig 8.16, right. Fig 8.16 Hold the plate in place such that the back edge is vertical and drill off the lower rear mounting hole.
  • Page 33 Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual Remove the plate from the frame and deburr the 4 mounting holes as shown (see fig 9.18, right). Fig 8.18 Fit the plate to the seat using 4 x M5 x 16mm socket button bolts and 4 x Nylock nuts.
  • Page 34 Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual Repeat the above procedure for the other side plate and assemble onto the seat. Fig 8.20, right: The seat with the extended side wing plates fitted. Fig 8.20 Next adjust the depth of the hip guide plates (if required) by loosening the 2 socket button bolts and sliding the plate forward.
  • Page 35 Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual Recline the backrest of the seat- this is to provide easier access when fitting the back pad / cover. Fig 8.23 Take the 2” back pad and align the slots in the back pad with the slots in the backrest plate- then push down to secure to the hook / loop strips.
  • Page 36 Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual Tuck the lower end of the back cover around the bottom of the backrest and behind the backrest plate as shown (see Fig 8.26, right). Fig 8.26 Next fit the extended side wing covers by sliding over the plastic boards.
  • Page 37 Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual Fold the front edges of the seat cover down over the 1” pad so that it attaches to the loop strips on the front of the seat base as shown (see Fig 8.30, right). Fig 8.30...
  • Page 38 Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual Remove the foot pad- this should leave the loop strip in place on the footplate. Fig 8.34 Fig 8.35, left: The seat with the minister kit fitted. Fig 8.35 Document No: 053-08 v2 Page 38 of 49 March 2019 Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual.doc...
  • Page 39 Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual Note: The following instructions are only applicable if the seat being converted includes either lateral trunk supports or lateral head wings. Place the M8 x 70mm coach bolts through the two slots in the lateral bracket (note the bracket is the same for either trunk supports, or head supports), as shown in Fig 8.36,...
  • Page 40 Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual Feed the coach bolts / bushes through the slot in the cover and 2” back pad as shown in Fig 8.38, right. Tuck the back of the lateral bracket under the back cover. Fig 8.38...

  • Page 41: Convert A Snappi Minimiser To A Standard Seat

    Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual 9: Convert a Snappi Minimiser to a Standard Seat: All Snappi minimiser seat units come supplied with a set of standard brackets / covers to provide maximum growth. The following instructions detail how to switch from the minimiser kit to the standard supports.
  • Page 42 Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual Place the seat onto a secure workbench and recline the backrest (this provides easier access to the covers / pads). Remove the seat cover and 1” seat base pad as shown (see Fig 9.2, left).
  • Page 43 Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual Remove the 2” back pad to reveal the backrest board as shown (see Fig 9.4, left). Fig 9.4 Unclip the side wing covers and remove as shown (see Fig 9.5, right). Fig 9.5 Document No: 053-08 v2...
  • Page 44 Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual Unbolt the extended side wing plastic boards and remove from the seat. Fig 9.6 Fig 9.7, right: The seat with side wing plastics removed. Fig 9.7 Document No: 053-08 v2 Page 44 of 49 March 2019...
  • Page 45 Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual Fit the standard side wing plastic boards; use the new nuts / bolts supplied with the boards. The bolt heads go to the inside of the seat, with the plastic boards to the outside of the brackets as shown (see Fig 9.8, left).
  • Page 46 Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual Fit the standard backrest cover onto the seat- hook the pocket on the top of the cover over the top of the seat back plate and clip the poppers onto the seat. Tuck the bottom of the seat cover around the bottom of the back rest and tuck the excess cover up the back of the seat.
  • Page 47 Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual Fit the original seat base cover into the seat- it will attach to the hook strip on the base of the seat. The excess seat cover tucks into the gap between the seat base and back rest (see Fig 9.12, left).
  • Page 48 Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual Secure the lateral or head wing bracket in place using the M8 thumb screws (removed when dismantling the minimiser kit). Fig 9.14 Right 9.15, right: The seat converted back to a standard seat with a pair of lateral trunk supports fitted.

  • Page 49: Cleaning

    Snappi Seat Standalone Workshop Manual 10: Cleaning To clean the seat frame interface, wipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly. For more stubborn stains wipe with a damp cloth and warm water in which a little mild soap has been dissolved. Dry thoroughly Never use furniture polish or any spirit to clean the frame.

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