Hamax Caress Manual Del Usuario

Hamax ID: HAM604812 Rev 003 08052014
User Manual Caress w/lockable bracket – US version
Hamax AS
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User
Manual
Caress
ASTM F1625 - 00
EN
User Manual
Congratulations on purchasing the Hamax bicycle child seat. You now have
a comfortable and safe child seat that can be adjusted to fit your child as
she/he grows.
Please read the instructions carefully before assembling or using the child
seat.
Keep these instructions in a safe place as they will be useful if you later
buy extra equipment for your child seat.
EN
Important!
FR Important!
ES
¡Importante!
BIKE FRAME TUBE
OK! NOT OK!
Ø = 28 - 40mm
NOT OK!
NOT
OK OK
INSTALLATION
able to become trapped in any moving parts
• Can be mounted on bicycles with frame tube particularly the wheels, including when the
diameters from 28-40 mm. cycle is ridden without a child in the seat.
• Cannot be mounted on bicycles with oval or • Always use the safety belt/restraint system,
square down tubes. ensuring the child is restrained in the seat.
• Cannot be mounted where the luggage carrier • A child sitting in a child seat should be dressed
is wider than 160 mm. more warmly than the rider.
(Note that the luggage carrier can be removed • The child should be protected against rain with
before fitting the child seat.) suitable waterproof garments.
• Cannot be mounted on cycles fitted with shock • The rider and the child should both be wearing
absorbers.
approved and properly fit helmets.
• Can be fitted to bikes with and without a • Remember that the child seat can get very hot
luggage carrier. If you are in any doubt that the standing out in the sunshine, so check the child
seat will fit, we recommend that you seek seat before placing your child in it.
information from the bicycle's supplier. • When transporting the bicycle by car (outside
• The seat must only be mounted on a bicycle the car) remove the seat. Air turbulence might
which is suitable for this kind of load. Please damage the seat or loosen its fastenings to the
ask your bicycle supplier for detailed advice. cycle, which could result in an accident.
• Make sure the bracket screws are well
tightened and check them at regular intervals. WARNINGS
• The child seat is fitted on the frame tube of the Caution: Do not attach extra luggage or
bike with the bracket (7). See picture E. The equipment to the child seat, as this could lead
screws must be tightened hard enough to fix to the total load exceeding 18 kg (40 lb). We
the seat securely and prevent it from sliding. recommend that extra luggage is attached at
Make it a rule to check this before starting a the front of the bicycle.
trip with the bike.
Caution: Do not modify the child seat. This will
• For optimal comfort and safety of the child, automatically invalidate the guarantee and the
ensure that the seat does not slope forwards, manufacturer's product liability will lapse.
so that the child does not tend to slide out of it. Caution: Be aware that the load of a child in the
Hamax recommend that the backrest should child seat may alter the bicycle's stability and
slope slightly backwards. handling characteristics, particularly when
• Check that all parts of the bike function steering and braking, and when the rider is
correctly with the bicycle seat mounted.
mounting/dismounting the bicycle.
Caution: Never leave the bicycle parked with a
USE child in the seat unattended.
• To take a child on a bicycle, the rider must Caution: Never leave the child in a carrier with
normally be over 16 years. Check your national the bicycle supported only by a kick-stand.
laws and regulations. Caution: Do not use the seat if any parts are
• The child seat is approved for children from broken.
about 9 months to 6 years or maximum 18 kg Caution: Assemble the foot protections and
weight. Ensure that you re-check from time to
make sure they are well attached
time that the child's weight and size do not Caution: Never ride in inclement or hazardous
exceed the maximum capacity of the seat. conditions.
• Do not carry a child that is too young to sit Caution: Cover any exposed rear saddle spring.
safely in the seat. The child must be able to sit Caution: Never ride the bicycle at night without
unaided for a longer period of time, at least as adequate lighting.
long as the intended bicycle journey. Please Caution: A rear reflector that complies with the
observe the recommended minimum age. If you
CPSC regulations must be visible whether the
are uncertain, or the child is under one year of carrier is on the bicycle or not.
age, please consult a pediatrician.
• Ensure that it is not possible for any part of MAINTENANCE
the child's body or clothing to come into • When cleaning the seat, use only lukewarm
contact with any moving part of the seat or soapy water.
cycle and to re-check as the child grows, due to • If the child seat is involved in an accident or
the danger of entrapment of feet in the wheel are damaged, contact your dealer to check that
and of the finders in brake mechanisms and
it can still be used. Damaged parts must
sprung saddles. The child seat gives good side always be replaced. Contact your dealer if you
and feet protection. However, you are are not sure how to fit the new parts.
recommended to buy and fit a closed wheel
guard/chain guard. You can buy this at your Tip! With an extra bracket you can easily move
bicycle dealer. one seat between two bicycles.
•Check there are no sharp objects, such as split
wires, on the bicycle that can harm the child. We wish you and your child many enjoyable
• Ensure that the restraint system is not loose or bicycle trips with your Hamax child seat!