Britax Brook+, Brook - Stroller Manual

Safety Information

Failure to follow all warnings and instructions could result in SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH.
Read these instructions carefully before using this product. To ensure proper use, store this user guide in a convenient place so it can be consulted often.

• Never leave child unattended.
• Avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out. Always use harness to secure child.
• Avoid finger entrapment or injury. Always ensure any child occupants or bystanders are away from the stroller while folding or unfolding.
• Use only with an infant car seat until child has sufficient head and neck control.
• Do not use stroller with a child taller than 44 inches (111.8 cm).
• Do not use stroller with a child who weighs more than 50 lbs (22.6 kg). Exceeding this limit may cause stroller to become unstable.
• Do not overload basket – Maximum weight in basket is 10 lbs (4.5 kg). Overloading the basket may cause the stroller to become unstable and tip over.
• Do not overload cup holder, parent tray, storage pocket and snack tray. Maximum weight for cup holder and storage pocket is 1 lbs (0.5 kg) each, and for snack tray and parent tray is 2.2 lbs (1 kg) each. Overloading may cause the stroller to become unstable and tip over.
• Do not attach parcels, bags, or other items to the handlebar or frame of stroller except those recommended by Britax, as stroller can become unstable and tip over.
• Always make certain that the stroller is fully open and locked before use.
• Assembly of this stroller must be performed only by an adult.
• Only use Britax approved car seats, accessories, and replacement parts with this stroller.
• Do not allow children to climb on or play with the stroller.
• Do not use the stroller on stairs, escalators, moving vehicles, or steep inclines. Stroller can tip over.
• Do not use stroller receivers as a carry handle.
• Stroller is intended for walking speed only. Do not use while jogging, skating, or any activity other than walking.
• Always set the parking brake when stroller is not moving. Never load or unload the stroller without the parking brake set.
• Do not park on inclines. The parking brake is intended to park the stroller on flat surfaces only. Parking on inclines may result in tip over or runaway stroller.
• Do not exceed the manufacturer's maximum weight limit when using an infant car seat with this product. See infant car seat user guide for maximum occupant weight and other instructions.
• Compatible Britax infant car seat can be installed parent facing/rear-facing or forward-facing. See "Infant Car Seat Mode" for information about compatibility.
• Other compatible car seats MUST be installed parent facing/rear-facing. See "Infant Car Seat Mode" for information about compatibility.
• Do not modify the stroller or any labels. Doing so voids the warranty and could lead to a dangerous condition.
• Failure to regularly inspect this product and its components to make sure they are in good condition and good working order can result in injury. Discontinue use of stroller if damaged or any parts are missing.

In The Box

Actual product may vary from images.

Product Overview

1. Canopy
2. Canopy Window
3. Seat Recline Handle
4. Handle
5. Stroller Fold Lever (2)
6. Cup Holder Holding Pin (Select Models)
7. Seat Receiver and Stroller Adapter (2)
8. Frame Lock (on right side of frame)
9. Foot Rest Adjustment Buttons (2)
10. Storage Pocket (Outside)
11. Brake Pedals(2)
12. Rear Wheels
13. Rear Wheel Release Button (2)
14. Cargo Basket
15. Front Wheel Release Button
16. Swivel lock
17. Front Wheels
18. Foot Rest
19. Buckle
20. Child Accessory Mounts (2)
21. Harness

Actual product may vary from images.

Product Modes

Toddler Seat Modes

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  Do not exceed maximum weight limits defined in the infant car seat or accessory user guide.

Infant Car Seat Modes

• Compatible Britax infant car seat can be installed parent facing/rear-facing or forwardfacing. See "Infant Car Seat Mode" for information about compatibility.
• Other compatible car seats MUST be installed parent facing/ rear-facing. See "Infant Car Seat Mode" for information about compatibility.

Product Assembly

Unfolding the Frame

1. Lift the frame lock and open the frame.
   
2. Lift handle until frame locks into upright position.
   NOTE: After stroller is upright, push down on handle to make sure frame is locked in open position.
   

Installing the Front Wheels

1. Slide front wheel mounting pin into the housing on the frame until they lock into place. Repeat on the other side.
   
2. Pull wheel to ensure that it is secure.

Installing the Rear Wheels

1. Place the stroller upside down.
2. Align the rear wheel assembly to the stroller frame.
   
   1. Make sure the pin holes are aligned with the pins on the stroller frame.
   2. Slide the rear wheel assembly to the bottom of the stroller frame.
3. Pull on the wheel assembly to ensure that it is secure.
   

Attaching the Toddler Seat

1. Press both brake pedals down to lock the parking brake.
   
2. Align seat receivers with stroller adapters and push onto frame until a click is heard on each side.
   NOTE: Seat attaches forward or parent facing/ rear-facing.
   
3. Pull up on both sides of the seat to ensure that it is locked into place correctly.
   

Installing the Canopy

1. Position the seat upright.
2. Slide the canopy stays into the canopy brackets until they lock into place.
   
3. Extend the canopy forward and lift the rear of the canopy and tuck around the seat recline handle and the back of the stroller.
   
4. Wrap the hook and loops around the toddler seat frame on each side.
   

Installing the SafeWash Seat Insert

(Select Models)

1. Release the harness by pressing the button in the center of the buckle while pulling the two tongues away from the buckle assembly.
   
2. Pinch the waist strap tongues while you separate them from the shoulder strap.
   
3. Place seat insert on the seat aligning its openings with the respective straps.
   
4. Route the waist straps and the buckle through the seat insert slots.
   
5. Pull the shoulder straps in front of the insert and align the waist strap tongues with the shoulder strap retainers and slide through until they click locking into place.
   

Installing the Snack Tray

1. Slide the pins into the child accessory mounts on the seat until they lock into place.
   NOTE: Keep hands and fingers away from the child accessory mounts when installing.
   

Rotating the Snack Tray

1. Disengage either side of the snack tray by pressing the button underneath the snack tray.
   NOTE: Make sure to empty the snack tray.
   
2. Rotate the snack tray to the side of the stroller.
   

Installing the Parent Tray

(Select Models)

1. Align the parent tray with the parent tray receivers.
   
2. Clip the parent tray clamps on both sides around the parent tray receivers until a click is heard.
   

Installing the Cup Holder

(Select Models)

1. Push the cup holder bracket onto the holding pin located on the right side of the stroller handle.
   

Product Disassembly

Removing the Parent Tray

(Select Models)

1. Unclip the parent tray clamps on both sides around the handlebar receivers until a click is heard.
   

Removing the Cup Holder

(Select Models)

1. Pull the cup holder off the holding pin.
   

Removing the Snack Tray

1. Press the buttons underneath the snack tray at the same time.
   NOTE: Make sure to empty the snack tray.
   
2. Pull the snack tray away from the stroller.
   

Removing the SafeWash Seat Insert

(Select Models)

1. Release the harness by pressing the button in the center of the buckle while pulling the two tongues away from the buckle assembly.
   
2. Pinch the waist strap tongues while you separate them from the shoulder strap.
   
3. Pull out the waist straps and buckle from the seat insert slots.
   
4. Remove seat insert from stroller.
5. Reconnect the shoulder strap retainers with the waist strap tongues. See "Using the Harness".

Removing the Canopy

1. Unwrap the hook and loops on each side of the canopy.
   
2. Push the canopy forward and untuck the rear part of the canopy from the back of the seat.
   
3. Push the tab on the outside of the canopy stay with a screwdriver and pull away from stroller. Repeat on the other side.
   

Removing the Toddler Seat

1. Press both brake pedals down to lock the parking brake.
   
2. Lift both release levers on the receivers at the same time.
   
3. Lift the seat up and away from the stroller frame.
   

Removing the Rear Wheels

1. Place the stroller upside down.
2. Remove the rear wheels.
   1. Press the release button on the rear wheel assembly housing and lift. Repeat on the other side.
      
   2. Pull away from the wheel housing.
      

Removing the Front Wheels

1. Push the button at the back of front wheel housing.
   
2. Pull the wheel from the stroller. Repeat on the other side.
   

Operation

Folding the Product

Before and during use, always make sure the child's hands and feet are away from wheels.

Always apply brake and remove children before folding the stroller.

1. Pull up on both stroller fold levers located just below the stroller handle, and step back while pushing stroller downward.
   
2. Continue folding until the frame lock engages.
   NOTE: You may need to compress the frame to engage the frame lock.
   

Unfolding the Product

1. Lift the frame lock and open.
   
2. Lift the handle until frame locks into upright position.
   

Using the Parking Brake

1. To completely engage the parking brake, step on both brake pedals.
   

Pressing one brake pedal will only lock one back wheel.

NOTE: After setting the brake, check that the brake is set properly by attempting to roll the stroller forward and backward. If the stroller will not roll, the brake is set properly.

2. To disengage, lift each brake.

Using the Front Wheel Swivel Locks

1. Move the swivel wheel lock on the back of the front wheel housing up or down on both sides. Down will lock wheels inline with stroller and up will allow wheels to swivel.
   NOTE: You may need to swivel the wheels to the proper position to engage the swivel lock.
   

Adjusting the Product

Reclining the Seat

1. Lift and hold the seat recline handle on the back of the seat for raising or lowering to the desired position.
   

Adjusting the Foot Rest

1. Press and hold both buttons on either side of the foot rest hinge while raising or lowering the foot rest to the desired position.
   

Using the Harness

Shoulder and hip straps separate for care and maintenance, but should always be used together to secure your child.

1. Align the tongues on the hip straps with the retainers of the shoulder straps and slide through until they lock into place.
   
2. Insert the tongues into the buckle assembly until a click is heard.

Adjusting the Harness

1. To adjust the harness.
   
   1. Slide the shoulder adjuster up or down.
   2. Slide the hip adjuster left or right for a proper adjustment.

NOTE: For a proper adjustment, harness straps at or above your child's shoulders.

Adjusting the Buckle

1. Push down the belly pad to reveal buckle strap and adjuster.
   
2. Slide the buckle adjuster up to lengthen or down to shorten.
   NOTE: Buckle strap length should be adjusted to have a snug fit.
   

Securing Your Child

1. Release the harness by pressing the button in the center of the buckle while pulling the two tongues away from the buckle assembly.
   
2. Fasten the harness by inserting the tongues on the harness straps into the buckle assembly.
   NOTE: Ensure the straps are not twisted.
   
3. Adjust the buckle strap.
   
   1. Slide the buckle adjuster up to lengthen or down to shorten.
      NOTE: Buckle strap length should be adjusted to have a snug fit.
4. Adjust the harness strap.
   
   1. Slide the shoulder adjuster up or down and slide the hip adjuster left or right for a proper adjustment.
   2. Tighten the harness straps by pulling the harness straps.

NOTE: For a proper adjustment, harness straps at or above your child's shoulders.

Infant Car Seat Mode

Not all infant car seats are compatible with the Brook/Brook + stroller. For infant car seat compatibility refer to us.britax.com/support/frequently-asked-questions.

Always secure child in car seat harness when infant car seat is in use with the stroller.

Use only with an infant car seat until child has sufficient head and neck control.

Attaching the Infant Car Seat

1. Press both brake pedals down to lock the parking brake.
   NOTE: After setting the brake, check that the brake is set properly by attempting to roll the stroller forward and backward. If the stroller will not roll, the brake is set properly.
   
2. Remove the toddler seat.
3. Align the car seat receivers with the stroller adapters and push onto the frame until a click is heard.
   NOTE: Seat attaches forward or parent facing/rear-facing.
   
4. Pull up on both sides of the infant car seat to ensure that it is secure.
   

Removing the Infant Car Seat

1. Pull and hold the release lever on the back of the car seat and lift up to remove from stroller.
   

Care and Maintenance

Before each use, check this stroller and its components to make sure they are in good condition and good working order.

General Maintenance

• If the stroller gets wet, wipe with a clean cloth or towel to prevent corrosion.
• DO NOT fold the stroller when wet or damp. Always make sure that the stroller is dry before storing.
• Wipe the frame with a damp cloth and mild soap. Use clean, dry cloth or towel to wipe away excess water and soap.
• DO NOT use abrasives, solvents, strong detergents, or household cleaners. These products can scratch, discolor, and weaken plastic or cause corrosion on metal surfaces.
• To prevent damage to plastic parts, store away from extreme heat.
• DO NOT stack other items on top of the stroller.

Parking Brake & Stroller Adapters

• Check that the parking brake works properly and locks both wheels securely.
• Clean out any dirt or debris that may prevent the brake or stroller adapters system from working.

Fabric & Harness

• DO NOT machine wash or dry.
• Spot clean with cold water and mild soap. Air dry to prevent shrinking.
• DO NOT iron.
• For SafeWash Seat lnsert, refer to product care label for wash instructions. If care label indicates machine washable, always refer to us.britax. com/faqs for important care information.

Warranty

To make a claim under this warranty, you must contact Britax Consumer Services at 1-888-427-4829 or 1-704-409-1699, or write to us.

You may also register online at us.britax.com/registration.

Britax Child Safety, Inc.
4140 Pleasant Road
Fort Mill, SC 29708 USA
1-888-427-4829
1-704-409-1699

A Britax Childcare company
us.Britax.com

Documents / Resources

References

• Britax | Frequently Asked Questions
• Product Registration Car Seats
• Britax | Home

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