InStep I13 Safari Single Owner's manual

Category
Strollers
Type
Owner's manual
Safari
This manual contains safety, assembly, use and maintenance
instrucons. Read these instrucons carefully before use and
keep them for future reference. Your child’s safety may be
aected if you do not follow these instrucons. The InStep®
lifestyle stroller must be assembled by an adult who has read
and understands the instrucons in this manual.
Keep the packaging away from children and dispose all
packaging before use. Do not return to store. Call toll free
1-800-242-6110 for assistance and replacement parts.
SINGLE SEAT SWIVEL WHEEL LIFESTYLE STROLLER
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11-AR178, 11-AR179, 11-AR180, 11-AR181, 11-AR190, 11-AR191
OWNER’S MANUAL
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For purchasing the InStep® lifestyle stroller. You will be sure to
enjoy hours of pleasurable exercise and family me. If you have
any quesons or comments our customer service hours are:
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You may also reach us through the following:
 1-800-242-6110
The Web: www.instep.net
 4730 East Radio Tower Lane, Olney, IL 62450
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Do not return the product to the store. Please contact customer
service at 1-800-242-6110 for assistance and replacement parts.
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1 SAFETY 1
Assembly .........................................1
Children .......................................... 1
Use .............................................. 2
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Addional Warnings for Customers in the
European Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2 PARTS AND FEATURES4
3 ASSEMBLY ............................................5
Unfold the Lifestyle Stroller..........................5
Aach the Rear Wheels ............................. 6
Aach the Front Wheel ............................. 7
Aach the Front Fender............................. 8
Aach the Parent Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Aach the Child's Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4 SAFETY FEATURES................................... 10
Using the 5-point Safety Harness .................... 10
Adjusng the Shoulder Strap Height..................11
Using the Safety Wrist Strap ........................ 11
5 USING THE LIFESTYLE STROLLER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using the Manual Front Wheel Swivel Lock ............12
Using the Parking Brake ............................12
Reclining the Seat .................................13
Using the Child Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Inserng a Car Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
6 DISASSEMBLING AND STORING THE
LIFESTYLE STROLLER..................................17
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
8 WARRANTY......................................... 18
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Avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out. Always
use the 5-point safety harness.
Never leave children unaended in or around the
lifestyle stroller.
Excessive weight may cause a hazardous and unstable
condion to exist.
The maximum weight capacity of the lifestyle stroller for the
child is 50 lb.
This lifestyle stroller is intended for children at least 6 months
old and weighing up to 50 lb.
Never have more than one child in the lifestyle stroller at
any me.
Never use with children that can not support their own head.
Do not place a child in the lifestyle stroller with the back of
their head facing forward or their feet facing towards the rear.
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An adult who has read and understands the informaon and
warnings in the manual shall assemble this product according
to manufacturers instrucons.
Do not use the product if there are any missing or damaged
parts. Do not return the product to the store. Please contact
customer service at 1-800-242-6110 for assistance and
replacement parts.
Dispose of all plasc bags and wrapping material
immediately.
 
LISTED BELOW MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR
 Always read and understand the informaon
and warnings in this manual before using the lifestyle
stroller.
If you are unsure of any informaon in this manual or
have a queson regarding assembly or use please call
customer service. Always keep this manual for
reference and include it with resale of the lifestyle
stroller.
ASSEMBLY
Check the assembly (i.e.: fasteners, wheels) before using the
product.
Never allow children to assemble, fold, or disassemble the
lifestyle stroller.
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USE
Any load aached to the handle aects the stability of
the stroller. Unstable hazardous condions may exist
if package carrying accessories are added to the
product.
Parcels or accessories placed on the lifestyle stroller
may cause the lifestyle stroller to become unstable.
Do not place items on the stroller. Hazardous
condions may exist if package carrying accessories
are added to the product.
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The lifestyle stroller for damage. Do not use if damaged.
The re pressure. If necessary inate the res to within the
range shown on the re sidewall. Always use a foot or hand
pump to inate the res.
The fasteners are ght. Tighten if necessary.
Ensure the brakes work properly!
All loose items are removed from the passenger compartment.
Maximum weight that can be carried in the under seat basket
is 10 lb. The parent/child tray is 3 lb each.
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Take proper steps (clothing, venlaon, hydraon) to protect
the child from exposure hazards such as wind chill and heat
exhauson. These hazards will have a greater impact on the
less acve passenger.
Only an adult who can physically control the vehicle should
use the lifestyle stroller. Never allow the lifestyle stroller to
be used by children as a toy.
Do not place hot liquids in the parent tray.
Do not use the lifestyle stroller with inline or roller skates.
Always maintain a safe speed. Avoid quick, sharp changes in
direcon, as p-over may occur. The lifestyle stroller is not
intended for use at high speeds.
Allow extra clearance for the lifestyle stroller when near
curbs, parked cars, and other obstacles. The lifestyle stroller
requires a wide turning radius. Do not turn sharply.
Use cauon when turning on loose or uneven surfaces and
when going downhill. Avoid braking suddenly.
Always engage the parking brakes when stopping, releasing
the handle or loading / unloading children.
Keep the safety wrist strap on unl you are sure the lifestyle
stroller is completely stopped.
Do not travel over curbs, bumps or holes.
Do not pull or push the lifestyle stroller with a vehicle.
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Do not use the lifestyle stroller in hazardous weather or
at night.
Accessories not approved by the manufacturer shall not
be used.
STORAGE
Use cauon to avoid pinch points when folding or unfolding
the lifestyle stroller.
Do not use cleaning solvents; clean only with mild soap
and water.
Use the harness as soon as your child can sit unaided.
The seat unit is not suitable for children under 6
months old.
This product is not suitable for running or skang.
Check the stroller (pram) body or seat unit aachment
devices are correctly engaged before use.
Always use the crotch strap in combinaon with the
waist belt.
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IN THE EUROPEAN UNION
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Parent tray
Rear wheels (2)
Quick release
front wheel
Fender
(with screws)
Seat adjustment
strap and buckle
Shoulder strap
height adjustment
anchors
Retractable canopy
Storage basket
5-point safety harness
Frame
Frame folding
release triggers
Parking brake levers
Childs tray
Car Seat Tab
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There are pinch points between the sidewalls and the
frame of the lifestyle stroller that may cause injury.
Fold or unfold the lifestyle stroller slowly using
cauon. Keep children clear when folding and
unfolding the stroller.
Ensure that all locking devices are engaged before use.
UNFOLD THE LIFESTYLE STROLLER
Check the folding lock. If it is engaged, release it. 
Holding the frame handle, unfold the frame unl the upper
half locks into the lower half.  Watch and ensure the
fabric does not get caught or pinched in between the frame
secons.
Test that the frame halves are locked together by pressing
down on the handle and pulling up. If the halves stay
together they are locked into place.
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 
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Rear wheels that are not securely locked in place may
fall o the lifestyle stroller and cause serious injury or
death. Always check the wheels are securely locked in
place before use.

Place the rear wheel axle into the rear wheel bracket hole.

Push the wheel into the bracket unl you hear the axle click
into place. 
Pull rmly on the wheel to ensure the locking mechanism is
engaged. Repeat these steps on the opposite side.
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If the front wheel is not securely locked in place it may
fall o the lifestyle stroller and cause serious injury or
death. Always check the front wheel is securely locked in
place before use.
Posion the stroller so the handle rests on the ground, with
the front fork facing up. 
To ease assembly, ip swivel latch to the
right
to lock the
fork in a xed posion.
Set the wheel into the forks, making sure the axle is
properly seated.
Insert the tab washer into the slot on the fork, both sides.
Hand ghten the cone nut.
Close the quick release lever to the fully closed locked
posion. When closing the lever it should leave an imprint
on your hand. The lever should have rm but not
excessive pressure.
Pull on the wheel to ensure it is locked in place. If necessary
loosen the quick release lever and re-ghten the cone nut.
Re-check the wheel.
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1
Quick release
lever
5
4
Cone nut Tab washer
Swivel latch
2
Tab washer inserts here
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
Place the front fender on the frame and over the front
wheel. 
Align the mounng holes with the holes in the frame.
 There are six posts with mounng holes on the
underside of the bumper. DO NOT use the boom set
of holes.
Insert the screws through the holes in the frame and ghten
the front fender to the frame. Be sure the front wheel does
not rub against the front fender. 
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2
3
Use the circled
mounng holes only
Insert screws in the four circled locaons
 

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Unstable items (such as: hot uids, tall boles, metal
containers) placed in the parent tray may p over and
seriously injure the passenger. Always remove items that
may p over before using the stroller.
Align the slots in the parent tray with the large pegs on the
handle. 
Lower the tray onto the pegs and snap into place.
 
Turn the childs tray upside down.
Align the pin on the tray with the slot on the handle of the
stroller. 
Insert the post on the tray into the hole on the handle unl
you hear a click.
Rotate the tray into the closed posion. 
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2
1
1
Align pin
to slot
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Unbuckle the shoulder straps from the center lap buckle.
 When not in use, keep the shoulder straps buckled to
the lap buckle at all times. 
If you need to adjust the height of the shoulder straps, you
should do so now. See Adjusting the Shoulder Strap Height
on the next page.
Seat the child in the center of the passenger compartment.
Place the shoulder straps over the childs shoulders with the
waist belt under the childs arms.
Place the lap belt buckle between the childs legs.
Clip the shoulder straps into the lap belt buckle, and adjust
the shoulder straps.  Adjust the shoulder straps
and lap buckle so they meet at the childs stomach.
Avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out. Always
properly secure the passenger with the 5-point safety
harness.
It may be dangerous to leave your child unaended.
Never leave your child unaended in or near the
lifestyle stroller.

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ADJUSTING THE SHOULDER STRAP HEIGHT
Use these seat height slots to
properly adjust the height of
the shoulder straps to your
childs height. To adjust the
shoulder strap height:
Starng from the back of
the seat, pull the shoulder
strap anchor away from
the seat. 
Insert the anchor through
the slot in the seat, pushing
it towards the front.

Re-insert the anchor
through the slit in the front
of the seat at the desired
height. 
Pull the strap and anchor
all the way through to the
back. Make sure the strap
is properly anchored on
the seat back. Repeat these
steps for the opposite
strap. 
USING THE SAFETY WRIST STRAP
Using the lifestyle stroller without the safety wrist strap
may result in the user becoming separated from the
stroller and serious injury or death to the passenger.
Always use the safety wrist strap when using the
lifestyle stroller. Always engage the rear parking brakes
before removing the strap.
Posion the strap on the inside of the rear axle.
Bring the two ends forward and slide the end with the large
loop through the small loop.
Hold the large loop and pull the strap ght to the rear axle.
Place your hand through the large loop so the strap is
comfortable and secure.
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
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USING THE MANUAL FRONT WHEEL

Step on the red levers next to the rear wheels unl the cogs
in the brake and wheel engage. Do this with both wheels.

To release the brakes, li the levers up with the front of your
foot unl the cogs are disengaged.
USING THE PARKING BRAKE
Flip the swivel lock lever to the right to lock the wheel.

Flip the swivel lock lever to the le to disengage.
2
1
1
Flip to le to
disengage
2
Flip to right
to engage
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Improper adjustment of the 5-point safety harness when
the seat is in the reclined posion may result in the child
slipping into the leg openings and strangulaon. Always
re-adjust the 5-point safety harness to the new posion.
Unlatch the buckle on the back of the seat. 
Pull the strap down unl the seat is in the desired posion.
Lock the strap in place by re-latching the back buckle.
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2
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
Unstable items (i.e.: Hot uids, tall boles, metal
containers) placed in the child trays may p over and
seriously injure the passenger. Always remove items
that may p over before using the lifestyle stroller.
Press the red buon on the inside of the tray. 
Li the tray. 
 Close the tray. You should hear it click when completely
closed. 
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2
3
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
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
Incorrectly placing and securing the car seat may
result in the seat, and child, being thrown from the
stroller and cause serious injury or death. Ensure the
car seat is placed correctly and secure before placing
a child in it and during use.
The stroller is compable with  infant car seats
including but not limited to Safety 1st, Cosco and
Eddie Bauer. Do not insert an incompable car seat in
the lifestyle stroller.
Do not run or jog with an infant/car seat aached to
the stroller!
Fold the red car seat tabs in, towards the seat unl they
snap in place. 
Slide the car seat notches on the boom of the car seat into
the grooves of the child tray cup holders. 
Fold the car seat handle down (if applicable). 
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Raise the jogger seat by unfastening the buckle on the back
of the seat. Pull the strap unl it is ush against the car seat.
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Remove the safety straps from the side pockets located
below the stroller handles.
Wrap the end of the safety strap with the sloed ring
around the lower frame support with the ring on the inside.
Place the strap through the slot in the ring anchoring the
strap to the frame. Repeat for other strap.
 Thread the straps through the stroller handle, the car seat
carrying handle and over the top of the car seat. Each car
seat strap conguraon varies, see the instrucon manual
for your car seat for the correct roung of the straps on
your car seat. 
Fasten the straps in the center of the car seat, and ghten as
needed. 
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There are pinch points between the sidewalls and the
frame of the lifestyle stroller that may cause injury.
Always fold or unfold the lifestyle stroller slowly and
with cauon. Keep children clear when folding or
unfolding the stroller.
Children le in a folded stroller may incur serious
injury or death. Always remove children from the
passenger compartment before folding and storing
the lifestyle stroller.
Posion the seat completely forward.
Press the folding release buons on both sides of the frame.
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Pull the red folding release triggers on both sides of the
handle towards you.
Push down on the middle of the handle. The stroller will
begin to fold.
Close the folding lock.
Store in a dry place.  If the storage area is hot,
release some air from the res. This will help prevent
excessive expansion or popping.
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To remove the front wheel:
Move the quick release lever into the
open
posion.
Loosen the cone nut.
Remove the wheel.
To remove the rear wheels:
Locate the release lever on the wheel bracket.
Pull the release lever straight up and hold.
Remove the wheel.
 Release the lever.
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InStep I13 Safari Single Owner's manual

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Strollers
Type
Owner's manual

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