Thule Cadence User manual

Thule Cadence

Instructions

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1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Manual Intended Use 04

1.2 Carrier Intended Use 04

1.3 Specications 04

2 PARTS DESCRIPTION

2.1 Included 05

3 SAFETY

3.1 SymbolsandInstructions 06

3.2 GeneralSafetyInstructions 06

4 GETTING STARTED

4.1 IncludedComponents 08

4.2 UnfoldingtheCarrier 09

4.3 FoldingtheCarrier 09

4.4 InstallingtheWheels 10

4.5 RemovingtheWheels 10

4.6 Installingthewheeldeectors 10

4.7 Cycling

4.7.1 Installingthesafetyag 10

4.7.2 InstallingtheezHitch

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withaQuick-Release 11

4.7.3 InstallingtheezHitch

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onaSolidAxle 12

4.7.4 InstallingtheHitchArm 12

4.7.5 AttachingtheCarriertoYourBicycle 13

4.7.6 RemovingtheCarrierfromYourBicycle 14

5 USE & FEATURES

5.1 UsingtheTwo-inOneCover 15

5.2 AdjustingtheShoulderHarness 16

5.3 UsingtheSunscreen 17

5.4 Storage 17

6 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

6.1 Accessories 18

6.2 ServiceandCare 18

6.3 Storage 19

6.4 WearandTear 19

CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION

ThankyouforchoosingaThuleCadence.Yournewcarrieroffersquality,safetyfeaturesandcomfort.

PLEASE NOTE:

ThuleChildTransportSystemsLtd.retainsallrightstothisOwner’sManual.Notext,details,orillustrationsfromthis

manualmaybereproduced,distributed,orbecomethesubjectofunauthorizeduseforcommercialpurposes,normay

theybemadeavailabletoothers.Themanualforusingthiscarriermaybedownloadedfromwww.thule.com.Greatcare

hasbeentakeninassemblingthismanual.Nevertheless,shouldyoudiscoveranyerrors,wewouldbegratefulifyou

couldbringthemtoourattention.

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1.1 MANUAL INTENDED USE

Who is this manual intended for?

Thismanualisintendedforthepurchaseranduser

ofthecarrier,whoisalsoresponsibleforkeeping

itinpropercondition,carryingoutmaintenanceas

prescribedandperformingrepairs.

1.2 CARRIER INTENDED USE

Use as intended

Thecarrierisintendedforusewithinthe

performancerangesspeciedforthecarryingof

childrenindaylighthours,onsidewalks,lighttrafc

publicroads,andsmoothpaths.

Luggagemayalsobecarriedinthestorageareas

intendedforthatpurpose,providedthechildrenin

thecarrierarenotputatrisk.

Ifthechildcarrierisusedinconditionsofpoor

visibility,atduskorinthehoursofdarkness,it

ishighlyrecommendedtobettedwithasafety

approvedworkinglightset.

Aspartoftherecommendeduse,youshouldalso

followthisOwner’sManualandcomplywiththe

prescribedmaintenancerequirements.

Use not recommended

Anyusethatgoesbeyondtheaboveisnot

recommended.

Usenotrecommendedisprimarilytheconveyingof

peopletogetherwithanimals,useofthiscarrieron

roughoff-roadterrain,useforcommercialpurposes,

overloading,excessivespeedandimproperrepair

ofdefectsormodications.

Themanufacturerisnotliablefordamagesarising

fromusethatisnotrecommended–thisisatthe

riskoftheuser.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS

Cadence

MaximumPassengerWeight 22kg/49lb

MaximumLoadCarryingCapacityIncludingPassenger(s) 45kg/100lb

andCargoCombined

Numberofchild(ren) 1or2

Dimensionswithouthandlebars(LengthxWidthxHeight) 91x77x67cm

 35x30x26in

Dimensionsfolded(LengthxWidthxHeight) 94x77x28cm

 37x30x11in

WeightofThulechildcarrierwithoutconversionkits 10kg/22lb

Maximumbodyheightofpassenger(s) 111cm/40in

Head/helmetmustnotstickoutofthecarrierframe

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PARTS DESCRIPTION

INCLUDED

A. ThuleCadencechassis

B. Bicycletrailerkit

C. Two20inchwheels

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SAFETY

The safe use of this Thule child carrier is vital to

the enjoyment of it. For that reason it is extremely

important that you familiarize yourself with the

safety instructions in this manual and follow

them whenever you use this Thule child carrier.

3.1 SYMBOLS AND INSTRUCTIONS

Thisowner’smanualuseswarningsandnotices

throughouttoemphasizesafetyandoptimaluse

information.

3.2 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Important–Keeptheseinstructionsforfuturereference.

• Yourchild’ssafetymaybeaffectedifyoudonotfollow

theseinstructions.

• NeverleaveachildunattendedinthisThulechildcarrier.

• DonotcarryextrachildrenorbagsonthisThulechildcarrier.

• ThisThulechildcarrierwillbecomeunstableifthe

manufacturer’srecommendedloadisexceeded.

• Donotusewithchildrenwhoexceedtheweightlimitations.

• WhenusingthisThulechildcarrierwithonlyonechild,

thechildshouldbeseatedontherighthandside.

• TheuserofthisThulechildcarriermustbeaware

ofexposurehazardssuchaswindchillandheat

exhaustion,eitherbylessactivechildreninprolonged

exposureincoldertemperatures,orbyextended

periodsinwarmertemperatureswithoutadequate

ventilationorhydration.

• Donotallowanyofthechildren’sbody,clothing,shoe

laces,ortoystocomeintocontactwithmovingparts.

NOTICE

Notices provide additional instructions to

make using the product easier.

WARNING

Warningsprovideinstructionscritical

tothesafeuseandoperationofthis

Thulechildcarrier.Failuretofollow

theseinstructionscouldresultinan

accident,potentiallycausingserious

injuryordeathtoyouand/oryour

passenger(s).

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• Caremustbetakenwhenfoldingandunfoldingthis

Thulechildcarriertopreventngerentrapment.

Ensurechildrenareclearofanymovingparts,

otherwisetheymaybeinjured.

• Donotinstallacarseatoranyotherseatingdevice

notapprovedbyThuleChildTransportSystemsLtd.

onthisThulechildcarrier.

• Donotuseanyaccessoryproductswhicharenot

approvedbyThuleChildTransportSystemsLtd.

• DonotuseanycleaningsolventsonthisThulechild

carrier,cleanonlywithmildsoapandwater.

• MakenomodicationstothisThulechildcarrier.

• DonotusethisThulechildcarrieraroundornearan

openreorexposedame.

• AreectorthatcomplieswithCPSCregulationsshall

bevisibleontherearofthisThulechildcarrierwhenit

isusedforcycling.

• Alwaysusesafetyag.

• DonotoperateaThulechildcarrierwithoutreading

andunderstandingthismanual.

• Useextremecautionwhiletrailering,neverexceed

25km/h/15mph,andslowdowntolessthan10km/h

/6mpharoundcornersandonroughroads.

• Whenturningright,theanglebetweenthetowing

bicycleandtheThulechildcarriermustnotexceed45°.

• Whenturningleft,theanglemustnotexceed90°.

• Passengersmustalwaysuseseatbeltsandharness

andwearanapprovedhelmet.

• FollowtheinstructionsthatcamewithyourThulechild

carrierforproperchildplacement.

• Childmustbeoldenoughtowearahelmetandto

situprightunattendedwhentrailering.Consulta

pediatricianifchildislessthanoneyearold.

• Child'shead,includinghelmet,mustnotprojectabove

theupperframe.

• Alwaysconsultyourbicycleowner'smanualand/or

specialistretailertondoutthelimitationsorconditions

whentowingaThulechildcarrierwithyourbicycle.

• NeverleaveyourchildunattendedintheThule

childcarrier.

• OnlyparktheThulechildcarrieronatsurfaces.

• Haveyourbicyclecheckedbyaqualiedbicycle

mechanicbeforeattachingittothistrailerkit.

• MaximumcapacityforthisThulechildcarrieris

 45Kg/100lbincludingchildrenandcargo.

• Cyclistmustbeanexperienced,strongrider.

• Neverrideabicycleatnightwithoutadequatelighting.

Obeyalllocallegalrequirementsforlighting.

• Beforeeachride,ensuretheattachedThulechild

carrierdoesnotinterferewithbraking,pedaling,or

steeringofthebicycle.

• WhenthisThulechildcarrierisusedasaBicycle

Trailer,theweathercovershouldbeclosedtoprevent

debrisfromenteringthecarrier.

• TopreventtheThulechildcarrierfromtipping

backwards,thestorageattherearofthecarriermust

notbeloadedwithexcessiveweight.Carryoutthe

followingcheckwhilethecarrierisstandingonaat

surface:

• TiptheThulechildcarrierbackwardsbyabout

15cm/6in.TheThulechildcarriershouldreturn

toitsoriginalstandingpositionandshouldnottip

backwards.Amaximumcombinedloadof4kg/8.8lbis

allowableinalltherearstorage.

WARNING

Thisproductisnotsuitableforrunning

orskating.

WARNING

Donotletyourchildplaywiththisproduct.

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GETTING STARTED

4.1 INCLUDED COMPONENTS

Verifythatyourcarrierwaspackagedwiththefollowingitems:

• CadenceChassis

• Bicycletrailerkit

• Two20inchWheels

• TheOwner'sManual

NOTICE

Store your carrier and its components

in a safe dry place so that when they

are needed, they are in the best possible

condition.

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4.2 UNFOLDING THE CARRIER

A. Withonehandontheupperframeandtheother

handonthelowerframe,pullthetwohalvesapart.

(Seeimage1)

B. Withonehandontheupperframeandtheother

handonthebackframe,pullthebackframe

rearwarduntiltheauto-lockdiscsengage

(Seeimage2)

C. Verifythatthecarrier'sframeislockedbygivingthe

backframeapushinwards.

4.3 FOLDING THE CARRIER

A. Withtwohands,pullorreleasetheauto-lockdiscson

bothsidesofthebackframe.Withthelocksreleased,

givethebackframeasharppushdownandinwards.

(Seeimage3)

B. Withonehandontheupperframeandtheotherhand

onthecarrieraxle,pushthetwohalvestogether.

WARNING

Ensurethatallthelockingdevicesare

engagedbeforeuse.

WARNING

Caremustbetakenwhenfoldingand

unfoldingthisThulechildcarrierto

preventngerentrapment.Toavoid

injuryensurethatyourchildiskeptaway

whenunfoldingandfoldingthisproduct.

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WARNING

Beforeeachjourneymakesurethat

bothofthewheelsaresecurelylocked

inthecarrieraxle.

A. Pressandholdthewheelreleasebuttononawheel.

B. Insertthewheelaxleintoanaxlesocket.

(Seeimage1)

C. Releasethewheelreleasebutton.

D. Pressthewheelfullyintotheaxlesocket.

E. Verifythatthewheelissecurelyattachedtothe

carrierbygivingitasharppull.

F. Repeatfortheotherwheel.

G. Usingatirepressuregaugechecktheairpressure

ineachtire.Theminimumrecommendedtire

pressureis30psi(2.1bar)andthemaximumis35

psi(2.5bar).

H. Ifairpressureistoolowineitheroneofthetiresll

themupusingabicycletirepump.

4.5 REMOVING THE WHEELS

A. Pressandholdthewheelreleasebuttononawheel.

(Seeimage2)

B. Pullthewheeloutofthecarrieraxle.

C. Repeatfortheotherwheel.

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A. Installwheeldeectoronthelowerframeinfrontof

thewheelswherethere'saholeinthefabric

(Seeimage3)

B. Aligntheholeonthewheeldeectortoholeon

theframe.

C. Insertboltfromthetopthroughthealignedholes.

 (Seeimage4)

D. Tightennutsecurelytotheboltusing10mmwrench

andPhillipsscrewdriver(#3)

E. Repeatfortheotherside.

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4.7.1 INSTALLING THE SAFETY FLAG

A. Inserttheagpoleintothemetalorplasticcollaronthe

safetyag.

B. Inserttheagpolethroughthesleeveonthelefthand

sideofthebody.(seeimage1)

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4.7.2 INSTALLING THE EZHITCH

TM

WITH A

QUICK-RELEASE

A. Verifythatthequickreleaseskeweriscompatiblewith

yourbicycle.

B. Completelyunscrewandremovethequick-release

knobfromthequickreleaseskewer.

C. Removeoneofthespringsfromthequick-releaseskewer.

D. Insertthequick-releaseskewerthroughtheezHitch™.

(Seeimage2)

E. Insertthequick-releaseskewerintothebicycleaxle

fromtheleftsidepointingright.

F. Replacethespringbackontothequick-releaseskewer,

narrowendpointinginwards,towardsthebicycle.

G. Closethequick-releaselever.

H. Replaceandtightenthequickreleaseknobuntil

thumbtight.

I. Openthequick-releaselever.(Seeimage3)

J. Tightenthequick-releaseknobanotherfullturn.

K. Closethequick-releaselever.(Seeimage4)

L. Verifythatthebicyclewheelissecurelyattachedto

thebicyclebygivingitasharppull.

WARNING

The quick-release knob must be tightened

on the quick-release skewer completely

with at least two screw threads showing

past the end of the quick-release knob to

ensure the rear wheel of the bicycle does

not loosen off.

Always make sure that the quick-release

is correctly attached. An incorrectly

tensioned quick-release may lead to

accidental loosening of the rear wheel.

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4.7.4 INSTALLING THE HITCH ARM

A. Inspectthehitcharmforanysignsofdamageorwear

thatcouldcompromisethesafeuseofthehitcharm.

B. PositionthehitcharminfrontoftheThulechildcarrier

withthehitchballpointingforwardsandtotheright.

C. Insertthehitcharmintothewingontheleftcornerof

thecarrier(Seeimage1)

D. Insertthesafetypinthroughthebackofthewingand

throughthehitcharmandclosetheD-clip.

(Seeimage2)

E. Verifythatthehitcharmissecurelyattachedtothe

Thulechildcarrierbygivingitasharppullawayfrom

theThulechildcarrier.

F. Toremovethehitcharm,removethebackuppinand

pullitout.

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4.7.3 INSTALLING THE EZHITCH

TM

ON A SOLID AXLE

A. VerifythattheezHitch™iscompatiblewithyourbicycle.

B. Removethenutandwasher(s)fromtheleftendofthe

axle,theendoppositeofthesprockets.

C. PuttheezHitch™ontheleftsideoftheaxle.

D. Reinstallthenutandwasher(s)ontotheaxle.

E. Tightenthenuttothebicyclemanufacturer's

recommendedtorque.

WARNING

The nut on the rear axle must be tightened

by at least 5 full turns to ensure adequate

clamping force. You may discard the

original washer on some axles to make

room for the ezHitch

TM

. Check with your

bicycle retailer to be certain.

Depending on the hub type, the existing

torque support washer for the hub must

stay on the frame. Please follow the

assembly instructions for the hub and the

manufacturer’s torque specifications when

fastening the axle nut.

NOTICE

For internal hubs, please reference

instruction manuals supplied with the

Thule Internal Hub Hitch Adapter kit for

installation details.

WARNING

The safety pin must always be in use.

A hitch arm that has not been secured

properly may come loose during travel.

Make sure that the hitch arm is correctly

attached and secured to the Thule child

carrier. Any kind of incorrect assembly may

lead to the Thule child carrier becoming

separated from the bicycle.

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WARNING

Always attach the hitch’s back-up safety

strap in the manner described above. It

serves as additional protection against

losing the carrier during operation. Do

not use the Bicycle Trailer if you cannot

attach the hitch’s back-up safety strap

around your bicycle frame for any reason.

Failure to install the hitch’s back up safety

strap may lead to the Thule child carrier

becoming separated from the bicycle.

WARNING

The hitch arm load shall be no less

than 0.1kg/0.22lb and no greater than

8kg/17.6lb. This is checked by measuring

the downward load exerted by the end of

the hitch arm while the Thule child carrier

is loaded with passengers and cargo.

4.7.5 ATTACHING THE CARRIER TO YOUR

BICYCLE

A. Positionthecarrierontheleftsideofyourupright

bicyclewiththehitchballpointingtowardsthe

ezHitch™.(Seeimage1)

B. InsertthehitchballintothefrontoftheezHitch™and

slideitrearwardsuntilitstops.(Seeimage2)

C. InsertthesecuritypinintotheezHitch™fromthetop

sidepointingdown.

D. Pulltherubbertabdownovertheprotrudingendofthe

securitypintosecureitontheezHitch™.(Seeimage3)

E. Looptheback-upsafetystraparoundthebicycleframe

andhooktheclipontotheD-ring.(Seeimage4)

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4.7.6 REMOVING THE CARRIER FROM

YOUR BICYCLE

A. Unlatchtheback-upsafetystrapfromthebicycleframe.

(Seeimage1)

B. Pulltherubbertaboffoftheendofthesecuritypin.

C. PullthesecuritypinupoutoftheezHitch™.

D. PullthehitchballforwardoutoftheezHitch™.

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USE & FEATURES

5.1 USING THE TWO-IN ONE COVER

A. Toimprovetheairowinsidethecarrier;rollupthe

plasticwindow.Usetheelasticringsatthetopof

thecovertokeepthewindowup.

(Seeimage1)

B. Tokeeptheelementsoutofthecarrier;unrollthe

plasticwindow.Usethevelcroatthebottomofthe

covertokeepthewindowclosed.

C. Toopenthecover;undothevelcroonthefront

cornerofeachcarrier'scover.

D. Toclosethecover;pulldownthefrontofthecover

andattacheachcornerusingthevelcro.

(Seeimage2)

WARNING

TheuserofthisThulechildcarrier

mustbeawareofexposurehazards

suchaswindchillandheat

exhaustion,eitherbyprolonged

exposureincoldertemperatures,

orbyextendedperiodsinwarmer

temperatureswithoutadequate

ventilationorhydration.

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WARNING

WhenthisThulechildcarrierisused

asacycletrailer,theweathercover

shouldbeclosedtopreventdebris

fromenteringthecarrier.

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5.2 ADJUSTING THE SHOULDER HARNESS

A. Openthetwo-in-onecover.

B. Loosenallofthebeltadjustments.

C. Undothebuckleonthewaistbeltandthetri-buckle

ontheshoulderharness.

D. Seatyourchild(ren).

E. Slidetheshoulderbeltheightadjustmentlocated

ontheverticalwebstraps,intheseatback,tothe

sameheightasyourchild(ren)'sshoulders.

(Seeimage1)

F. Liftupthecrotchstrapandconnectthetri-buckleto

theshoulderbelts.(Seeimage2)

G. Adjustthesystemusingthecrotchstrapand

shoulderlengthadjustmentsuntilthetri-buckleis

positionedovertheirlowerchest.

H. Bucklethewaistbelt(s)aroundtheirhips.Thewaist

beltgoesinfrontofthecrotchbeltandthebuckle

shouldbecentered.(Seeimage3)

I. Snuglytightenallbelts.

WARNING

Thisseatunitisnotsuitablefor

childrenunderoneyear.

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NOTICE

When seating a single child in the carrier

always seat the child on the right side.

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5.3 USING THE SUNSCREEN

A. ToenclosethebackofThulechildcarrier,rolltheback

apdownthebackofthecarrier.Usethevelcroatthe

bottomofthebackaptokeepitclosed.

B. Toshadeinsidethechildcompartment;rolltheback

apdownthefrontofthecarrier.Usethevelcroatthe

bottomofthesunscreentokeepitclosed.

(Seeimage1)

C. TocompletelyopenupthefrontandbackoftheThule

childcarrier,rollthebackapup.Usetheelasticrings

atthetopofthebackaptokeepitup.

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WARNING

Donotcarryextrachildrenorbags

onthisThulechildcarrier.

5.4 STORAGE

Yourcarrierisequippedwiththefollowingstorage

compartments:

A. Onelargecavityintheback.(Seeimage2)

B. Onesmallmeshpocketinsidethecarrieratthe

front.(Seeimage3)

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ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION

6.1 ACCESSORIES

Therearenumerousaccessoriesthatarecompatiblewith

yourThulechildcarrier.

• ThuleBabySupporter

• ThuleBuntingBag

• ThuleAxle-MountezHitch

TM

• ThuleInternalHubHitchAdapter

• Thule12mmAxleAdapter

• ThuleStorageCover

• ThuleRainCover

Contactyourlocaldealerorvisitourwebsite:

www.thule.comformoreinformation.

6.2 SERVICE AND CARE

RegularlyinspectyourThulechildcarrierandaccessories

fordamageandsignsofwear.

Metal Components

Checkforanydentsorcracks.DonotusetheThulechild

carrierifanymetalcomponentsarecrackedordamaged.

Fasteners

RegularlyexaminetheThulechildcarriertoseeifanyof

thefastenersarebent,broken,missingorloose.Tighten

anyloosefastenersandreplaceanydamagedormissing

fasteners.

Fabric

Examinethefabricregularlyfortears,wornspotsorany

othersignsofdamage.Anyholesinthefabriccouldallow

achild'shandtocomeintocontactwiththewheelsor

roadsurface.

Wheels

Cleanthewheelaxlesandapplygreaseoroiltoall

exposedmovingparts.Havethewheelsinspectedand

servicedatleastonceayear.

ItishighlyrecommendedthatyoutakeyourThulechild

carrierintoanauthorizedserviceprovideronceayearto

keepitinthebestpossiblecondition.

RegularlycleantheThulechildcarrierwithwarmwater

andamildsoapysolution.Neveruseharshcleansers

orsolvents.

WARNING

Theproperserviceandcareof

thisThulechildcarrieraffectsthe

performanceandsafetyofit.

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6.3 STORAGE

StoreyourThulechildcarrierandaccessoriesinadry

areaoutofdirectsunlight.Ifpossible,hangtheThule

childcarrierupoffoftheground.Beforestoringyour

Thulechildcarrier,itshouldbedrytopreventthegrowth

ofmoldorbacteria.Donotstorethewheelsincontact

withthewindows.DonotstoretheThulechildcarrier

coupledtoabicycleforlongperiodsoftime.

6.4 WEAR AND TEAR

ThisThulechildcarrierisverydurableandallowsyou

totransportyourchild(ren)forlongperiodsoftime.

Itissubjecttowearandtearovertimedependingon

severalfactors.

Use and Milage

ThemoreoftenthisThulechildcarrierisusedandthe

fartheritgoesthemoreitwillwear.

Service and Care

KeepingthisThulechildcarriercleanandwellmaintained

isanimportantfactorinkeepingitingoodcondition.

Storage

StoringthisThulechildcarrierproperlywillreducethe

amountofwear,especiallytothefabric.

Type of Use

Hardcornering,fastaccelerationandbrakingall

contributetoprematurewearofvariouscomponents

especiallybrakesandtires.

Weather

Variousweatherconditionsaffectindividualcomponents

differently.Directsunlightprematurelywearsthefabric,

windowsandrubberwheels.Saltintheairorontheroad

affectsthewheelrimsandfabricoor.Dirtandmudcan

getintomovingpartsandcontributetowearaswell.

Extremeuseofthiscarriercanleadtoprematurewear.

ThewaythisThulechildcarrierisusedandcaredforwill

greatlyaffecthowquicklyitwears.

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Thule Canada Inc., 2308 Portland Street SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 4M6

www.thule.com

[email protected]

Phone: 800-238-2388

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