Valco baby Tri Mode Twin Operating instructions

Brand: Valco baby

Model: Tri Mode Twin

Category: Strollers

Type: Operating instructions

This manual is also suitable for

Trimode

Valco baby Tri Mode Twin is a stroller with a unique and revolutionary new DUAL TRIMODE ™ front swivel system. The stroller utilizes our unique and revolutionary new DUAL TRIMODE ™ front swivel system which is as flexible as it is functional over a variety of terrains and uses. This system provides three different modes of operation, allowing you to customize the stroller to your specific needs. The LOCK position is best for use on extremely rough or soft terrain such as sand, etc. The O position locks the wheel into a tight 45° swivel arc, providing more stability for use on inclines.

Thank you for purchasing a quality Valco Baby product. Please read and follow the instructions outlined in this

guide carefully. Familiarise yourself with the construction and safety features; be sure that you understand all

the warnings and safety guidelines before use.

Important: Please read the following instructions carefully before assembling this product. Retain this

guide in a safe place for future reference.

PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE

Due to our policy of continuous product

development, this product is constantly

evolving. It is possible that some

features or procedures outlined here

have changed since this document

was written. If you are unsure of any

procedure shown here, please contact

us via the web at info@valcobaby.com

to obtain the most up to date information

before use. Include the batch number,

which can be found on a sticker on the

frame.

All pictures and diagrams herein are

provided for illustration purposes only.

Actual product, color or fabric may vary.

Valco Baby reserves the right to modify

or alter any specication or colour

without notice or obligation to modify any

product previously purchased

FURTHER INFORMATION

In Australia/New Zealand

www.valco.com.au

www.valco.co.nz

In North America only

www.valcobaby.com

1800 610 7850

TRIMODE

TWIN EX

STOLLER

Opening the strOller chassis

FIGURE A

1. Lay the stroller at on the oor and carefully cut the

cable tie which holds the frame. To unfold the chassis,

locate the rear legs.

NOTE: The rear centre leg is highlighted in red.

2. Holding the rear centre leg, lift the stroller upwards. Pull

the centre leg outwards as far as it can go.

FIGURE B

3. Lift the handlebar upward towards you until the stroller is

in a vertical position.

4. Secure the stroller by swinging the locking clamps

(located on both sides of the frame) and fully engaging

them tightly onto the frame.

FIGURE C

5. Press down on the basket frame locking hinge with your

hand or foot.

IMPORTANT WARNING: ALWAYS TEST THAT ALL LATCHES

ARE SECURELY ENGAGED BEFORE USE.

installing the wheels

FIGURE D

6. Pressing on the centre axle button, insert the Super Quick

Release (SQR) axle through the outside of the hub in each

wheel.

IMPORTANT: INSERT THROUGH OUTSIDE OF THE WHEEL

(THE SIDE WHICH DOES NOT HAVE THE NYLON BRAKE COG).

Outside

wheel hub

Axle button

Nylon

brake

cog

FIGURE E

7. Press the axle button and insert the protruding long axle

into the opening on the stroller frame beneath the brake.

Release the axle button when wheel is in place to secure.

NOTE: Ensure that the brake pedal is fully retracted, so that the

brake pin (highlighted in red) does not obstruct the wheel cog

from fully engaging the housing.

8. Repeat the procedure for the other side. TEST that each

wheel is securely engaged by pulling on it.

9. To remove the wheel, simply press the axle button in

the centre of the wheel hub and simultaneously pull the

wheel outward.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If your brakes do not engage, check to see the

nylon brake cogs are on the INSIDE of each wheel when it is

attached to the chassis. If not, remove the wheel and SQR axle

and re-insert the SQR axle from the other side of the wheel, so

that the cog will be on the inside of the wheel.

FIGURE F

Your Twin Tri-mode stroller utilizes our unique and revolutionary

new DUAL TRIMODE ™ front swivel system:

10. Tilt the stroller frame upward so that it rests on the

handle and the rear wheels.

11. Insert each fork shaft respectively into each

TRI-MODE housing till it “clicks” into place.

IMPORTANT: Before use, always test that the fork is securely

engaged in the housing by pulling on it.

To remove the front fork:

12. Rotate the TRI-MODE selection dial to the centre (45°)

position.

13. Tilt the stroller frame upward so that it rests on the

handle and the rear wheels.

14. Press the centre release button and pull the fork away

from the mechanism.

FIGURE G

The unique TRI-MODE™ swivel system is as exible as it is

functional over a variety of terrains and uses.

15. LOCK: This position is best for use on extremely rough or

soft terrain such as sand etc which inhibit wheel swivel.

To lock your wheel, rotate the dial to the “LOCK” position.

Swivel the wheel around till it locks into position.

16. O: The central position locks the wheel into a tight 45°

swivel arc. This provides more stability for use with a

toddlerseat or when going down inclines so as not to turn

so sharply!

17. SWIVEL: This position allows full, unfettered Installing/

Removing your hoods 360° swivel action.

installing the eXpanda hOOds

FIGURE H

18. Identify left and right side hoods by determining that

the sliding housing (Image K) sits on the SIDE (a) of the

frame, and the puzzle housing (b) (Image J) rests on the

centre (c) of the stroller.

FIGURE I

Turn your stroller around to the back:

19. Place the rear hood skirt OVER the stabilizer bar at the

rear of the stroller (d).

FIGURE J

Turn your stroller around to the Front: [SEE IMAGE H (c)]

20. Insert the hood section (e) into the corresponding

housing (f) in the CENTRE of the seat.

FIGURE K

21. Place the other plastic hood housing above the

corresponding housing on the SIDE of the stroller. Be

sure that the frame locking strap is out of the way and

ABOVE the hood housing.

22. Align the raised track on the stroller housing with the

corresponding channel in the hood housing.

23. Slide the hood housing downward, engaging the track

in the channel, continue sliding downward until the rivet

outside (g) is fully engaged in the housing.

24. Repeat the procedure outlined in Figure J to K for the

other hood.

FIGURE L

25. Secure each hood to the rear of the frame with Velcro

straps at the centre (h), and both sides of the hood (i).

Using the eXpanda hOOd

FIGURE M

The Expanda hood unzips, increasing the size of your standard

hood, to give greater coverage and protection from the sun and

weather for your child.

To open the Expanda Hood:

26. Locate the zip in the center of the Expanda Hood and

unzip completely

27. Gently pull the Expanda Hood forward until it is reaches

its full extension.

To close the Expanda Hood:

28. Gently push the Expanda Hood back, allowing the

middle section to fold in on itself.

29. Carefully zip the Expanda Hood closed

IMPORTANT: ALWAYS TAKE CARE WHEN CLOSING THE

EXPANDA HOOD TO AVOID THE ZIPPER CATCHING ON THE

ENCLOSED FABRIC

seat recline

FIGURE N

The new “no zip” recline offers an almost innite amount of seat

adjustments:

30. RECLINE: While squeezing the centre release mechanism in a

pincer action, ease the seat down to the desired position.

30. INCLINE: Place your hand in the centre of the rear of the seat.

31. Pull the incline strap while gently pushing on the rear of the

seat until the desired position has been reached.

IMPORTANT WARNING: ALWAYS TEST THAT THE SEAT IS SECURELY

LOCKED IN PLACE.

FIGURE O

32. Before using your stroller, be sure to attach the rear seat

tether straps to the stroller frame by feeding the strap through

the slit in the steel buckle. While not essential for safety, these

additionally secure the seat to the stroller frame.

bUMper bar

FIGURE P

33. Remove the plugs from the nylon housing at either side of

the stroller frame by pressing each inner “release button” and

pulling the plug upward.

NOTE: DO NOT remove the plugs in the centre between both seats.

Be sure to store the removed plugs in a secure place as they MUST

be used whenever nothing is engaged in the front bar housing to

prevent nger entrapment.

34. Insert the bar ends into the nylon housing located on either

side of the frame. Be sure that the red buttons are facing

towards the seat and that the bar is securely engaged.

35. Adjust the front bar by simultaneously pressing the two red

buttons and swivelling the bar (forward or backward) to the

desired position.

IMPORTANT

WARNING:

THE FRONT BAR

IS NOT A

RESTRAINING

DEVICE.

Using yOUr brakes

FIGURE Q

36. To engage: Press down on the centre pedal until the brake pins

engage in the nylon brake cogs in the wheel hub.

IMPORTANT: ALWAYS CHECK THAT THE BRAKE HAS ENGAGED

BEFORE USE, IF NOT YOU MAY NEED TO MOVE THE STROLLER

FORWARD OR BACK SLIGHTLY UNTIL IT LOCKS INTO PLACE.

37. To disengage, lift the centre pedal upward till it locks in the

upright position.

FOlding the strOller

FIGURE R

38. Fold the hood back up against the handle.

39. Release the locking clamps at either side of the stroller.

40. Simultaneously lift the secondary safety catch (located at the

left hand side of the stroller while standing behind) and swing

the handle forward.

FIGURE S

41. Holding the rear legs at both sides, press down with

your foot on the rear basket tube. This will disengage the

basket frame locking hinges.

42. Continue pushing the rear of the basket, moving the

rear wheels forward beneath the frame.

43. You can lock the frame closed by stretching each

locking strap (located at either side of the chassis)

over the frame, placing each catch over the rivet on the

chassis.

Opening the strOller

FIGURE T

44. To open, unlock each locking strap by pushing

downward in the catch till it disengages from the rivet

head.

45. HINT: if the strap is too tight to release, push the

handle bar downward to assist in fastening and

releasing the locking strap.

46. With your foot on the inside of the rear wheels,

stopping them from moving, lift the handle upwards. (This will

open the chassis and begin to move the rear wheels away from

the front wheels.)

47. Press down on the basket frame locking hinges to lock the

frame in the open position.

48. Secure the handle to the frame by engaging

the locking clamps on both sides.

IMPORTANT WARNING: ALWAYS TEST THAT ALL

AXLES, WHEELS, FRONT BAR, HINGES AND LOCKS

ARE SECURELY ENGAGED BEFORE USE.

Using the harness

Your child MUST always be harnessed while in the stroller.

FIGURE U

TO OPEN YOUR HARNESS:

49. Push down on both buckle prongs and hold.

50. Simultaneously press the release button in the centre of the

buckle.

51. Lift the buckles from the buckle housing.

THIS PROCESS MAY BE DIFFICULT AS YOUR BUCKLE SYSTEM HAS

BEEN DESIGNED TO MEET VERY STRINGENT SAFETY STANDARDS

AND ENSURE THAT A CHILD CANNOT RELEASE THE HARNESS

UNAIDED.

TO SECURE YOUR CHILD IN THE

HARNESS:

FIGURE V

52. Overlap buckles so that they t

together to form one complete buckle.

53. Insert the completed buckle into the

buckle housing until it engages securely

in place.

zip-in accessOries

Your Twin Runabout hoods are tted with

zips to which attaches our unique zip-in

accessories.

FIGURE W

1. Align the centre of the mesh above both

open hoods, ensuring that the zip ends

are in the correct position as shown

in (a).

2. Run the zips all the way across each

hood arches for the mesh to fully cover

the front end.

3. Secure the front edge of the insect

mesh by fastening the studs under the

footplate as shown in (b).

4. Having individual zip openings on each side of the stroller, the

insect mesh can be opened by pulling on either side of the

seat respectively.

tether strap

Your stroller has been

equipped with a safety

tether strap. This strap

has been designed to

always keep your stroller

within constant reach.

IMPORTANT: ALWAYS

SLIP THE LOOP IN THE

STRAP SECURELY OVER

YOUR WRIST WHENEVER

A CHILD IS IN YOUR

STROLLER.

airgO™

Your Twin Trimode

has been designed

to maximise air ow

within the stroller by

way of our exclusive

Airgo™ system. This

is a unique system

in our hood skirt. This incorporates a zip-off bag which

reveals a mesh air vent, which allows additional air ow for

your child’s comfort. The bag can be hung from the stroller

handles.

UV PROTECTIVE INSECT NET

Our unique insect net zips directly in to the inside of your Tri Mode hood.

In addition to keeping baby cool, comfortable and safe from insects, it

also blocks up to a massive 80%* of the sun’s harmful UV rays.

(* tested to Australian Standard 4399)

In Australia/New Zealand

www.valco.com.au

www.valco.co.nz

In North America only

www.valcobaby.com

1 800 610 7850

warning

• FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.

• PUT ON ALL THE BRAKES WHENEVER YOU PARK THE PRAM/STROLLER.

• DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED.

• DO NOT CARRY EXTRA CHILDREN OR BAGS ON THIS PRAM/STROLLER.

• MAKE SURE CHILDREN ARE CLEAR OF ANY MOVING PARTS IF YOU ADJUST THE PRAM/STROLLER. OTHERWISE

THEY MAY BE INJURED.

Remember, your child’s safety is your responsibility...

• neVer Use On stairs Or escalatOrs.

• AlwAys use the tether strAp when the stroller is in use.

• the CorreCt use AnD MAintenAnCe oF this VehiCle Are essentiAl.

• Be sure thAt All ClAMps AnD BuCkles Are seCurely FixeD AnD in plACe BeFore use

• when in the stroller, your ChilD Must AlwAys weAr the sAFety hArness, CorreCtly FitteD AnD

ADjusteD, At All tiMes.

• the MAxiMuM weight oF the ChilD For whiCh this stroller wAs intenDeD is 22 kgs (48 lBs) For eACh

child. this prOdUct will becOMe Unstable iF the recOMMended lOad is eXceeded.

• CAn Be useD FroM A newBorn BABy onwArDs. A CoCoon or BAssinet, speCiAlly DesigneD to Be useD

with A stroller, is reCoMMenDeD when Any Fully reClining stroller is useD with A newBorn.

• neVer run with A newBorn BABy in Any prAM or stroller until the ChilD CAn sit up unAssisteD

(ApproxiMAtely 6 Months).

• CheCk All pArts BeFore use For BreAkAge or FAtigue. DisContinue use iMMeDiAtely iF Any pArt is FounD

tO be daMaged Or brOken.

• MAxiMuM loAD oF BAskets: 6kgs (13lBs).

• Do not CArry ADDitionAl ChilDren. this strOller is ManUFactUred FOr the Use with One child per seat

Only.

• AlwAys Be AwAre oF the risks proViDeD By Fire AnD other signiFiCAnt sourCes oF heAt suCh As

rADiAtors, etC. whiCh MAy Be in the iMMeDiAte ViCinity oF your stroller.

• it MAy Be unsAFe to use Any ACCessories other thAn VAlCo BABy ApproVeD ones.

• this proDuCt is intenDeD For DoMestiC use only. it is not intenDeD For CoMMerCiAl use.

Should the chassis become wet, dry off promptly before storing. If this pram is used near the ocean

or salted roads, spray the chassis and seat frame with water and dry. We recommend a rust inhibiting

product should be used to prevent rust and fatigue on metal parts.

We recommend that you wipe down axles and lubricate the wheels every 3 months. Sand and dirt can

grind down axles, if you live near the beach or in a dusty environment you must wipe down the axles and

wheels then lubricate them monthly.

AXLES ARE BEST LUBRICATED WITH GREASE OR PETROLEUM JELLY. MOVING PARTS ARE BEST

LUBRICATED WITH SILICONE BASED PRODUCTS. DO NOT USE OIL BASED PRODUCTS.

Valco baby Tri Mode Twin Operating instructions

Brand: Valco baby

Model: Tri Mode Twin

Category: Strollers

Type: Operating instructions

This manual is also suitable for

Trimode

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