ARK Travel System Series Manual

Frame, Seat & Carrycot
Part of the Ark®Travel System Range
BASIC INSTRUCTION LEAFLET
This product comes in conjunction with your chosen colour pack
which contains your hood canopy, seat pad and carrycot cover.

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extend your warranty.
Please refer to these instructions for assembly and correct use of your Ark
travel system. A duplicate of these instructions can be found on the Ark
website www.arkbeststart.com.
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feedback, we would be very happy to discuss these with you.
The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The
purchased product may differ from the product described within the user
guide. For our most updated user guide please visit our website:
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The Ark Travel System complies with the EN1888:2012 and EN1466:2014 +
AC2015 standards.
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IMPORTANT: Keep these instructions for future reference
more information can be found on our website www.arkbeststart.com

Preparation for use
1. Unfold the frame by raising the handle
and lift until it clicks and locks open.
2.1 The back wheels are interchangeable.
Line up the protruding spoke from the
wheel and push it into the frame until it
clicks.
2.2 The front wheels are left/ right
specific. The bare wheel should face out,
the plastic bar on the inside.
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Everyday use
4. To engage the brake: use your foot
to press down on the back section of the
break, indicated by a ‘stop’ sign.
To release: use your foot to press on the
front section of the brake, indicated with
a ‘play’ sign.
ALWAYS APPLY THE BRAKE
WHEN LOADING OR
UNLOADING YOUR CHILD.
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3. To adjust the handle height, push
the button on the centre of the handle
and pull the handle up or down until it
locks into the required position. There
are 4 lock positions.

Assembling the carrycot
5. Fit the front tube of the carry cot frame
into the plastic part until they click and lock
into position.
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6. Secure the carrycot base by locking
both the internal bars into the clips in the
base. Pull back on the tab until the bars lock
into the clips on both sides.
7. Zip the carrycot liner into the carrycot
with the two zips around the top edge.
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10. To remove the carrycot from the
frame press the buttons on the left and
right of the carry cot at the same time,
and lift to remove.
Assembling the carrycot
8. To fit the bumper bar lock the clips in
both sides of the carrycot. To remove the
bumper bar press the button on the side to
release the clip. The bar can pivot on one
side for access to the child.
9. To fit the carrycot to the frame lock
the left and right clips into the mount-
ings on the side of the frame. They will
click as they lock in.
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WARNING: DO NOT ATTACH
CARRYCOT TO OR REMOVE
FROM THE FRAME WITH A
CHILD INSIDE. DO NOT
CARRY THE CARRYCOT WITH
A CHILD INSIDE IT.
WARNING: DO NOT ATTACH
CARRYCOT TO OR REMOVE
FROM THE FRAME WITH A
CHILD INSIDE. DO NOT
CARRY THE CARRYCOT WITH
A CHILD INSIDE IT.
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11. Inside your separate colour pack you
will find your hood canopy that fits on both
the carry cot and seat frames. Hook the
plastic clip over the bar and push down
firmly so that the hole fits over the metal
fixing.
12. Secure both sides over the
corresponding metal fixings and then
apply the zip.
13. Zip the carrycot cover onto the front
of the carrycot. Popper into the hood to
secure the flap.
Assembling the carrycot

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16. To remove the seat from the frame,
press the buttons on the left and right of
the seat simultaneously, lift and pull up.
Assembling the seat
14. To fit the seat in the forward facing
position lock the left and right clips into the
side mountings of the frame with the seat
facing away from the handle.
15. To fit the seat in the rearward facing
position lock the left and right clips into the
side mountings of the frame with the seat
facing towards the handle.

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19. To recline the seat press the
circular button on the left and right of
the seat and rotate the seat forwards
and backwards until it locks into
required position.
17. To raise the footrest lift until it clicks
into position.
18. To lower, press the buttons on
the left and right of the footrest
simultaneously to lower.
Assembling the seat
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20. To fit the bumper bar, lock the ends into
the plastic parts until they click. To release, press
one or both side buttons for access to the child.
21. The bumper bar can pivot on one side for
access for the child by pressing the button on
the side to release the clip.
Assembling the seat

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23. The shoulder straps can be fitted in
three height positions, depending on the
size of the child.
Assembling the seat
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24. To adjust the height of the shoulder
strap, unzip the lower of two zips on the
back of the seat and feed the clips through
the opening.
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22. There are 3 shoulder strap positions.
To position the shoulder strap, feed the clip
through the slot from the front until it is
fully through the back board.
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25. To unbuckle the harness, press the
central circular button which release the
straps. Tighten straps to remove slackness
when the child is in the seat.
26. The harness can be split into 5
sections for when fitting to the seatpad
or snug sack.
Assembling the seat

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Assembling the seat hood
27. One hood fits the seat and the
carrycot. Hook the plastic clip over the bar
and push down so the hole fits over the
metal fixing.
28. Clip both sides onto the seat.
29. Zip the hood on around the seat.

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31. Ensure the correct orientation.
32. Fit the car seat onto the adaptors,
they will click as they lock into position.
Ensure car seat is securely fitted.
Fitting a carseat
30. The car seat adapters are left and right
specific. The buttons face outwards. Fit the two
car seat adapters into the fixtures on the frame.
The carseat adapters are designed to fit with
the Maxi-Cosi compatible carseats.
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WARNING: CAR SEAT MUST
BE FITTED WITH THE CHILD
FACING TOWARDS THE REAR
OF THE PUSHCHAIR
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Removing a carseat
33. To remove the car seat, press the
release button on the car seat. This will vary
depending on the car seat being used. Lift
the car seat from the frame, the adapters
will stay attached to the frame.
34. To remove the adapter press the oval
button to release.
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Folding away
35. To fold: ensure the front wheels are
unlocked. Stand facing the frame front on.
Press the two buttons on the central cross
bar to unlock, then push the handle towards
the ground.
N.B. The pushchair can be folded with the seat
attached (forward-facing), not the carrycot.

WARNINGS (ENG)
1. IMPORTANT - keep these
instructions for future reference.
2. Failure to follow these warnings
and the instructions could result in
serious injury or death.
3. Never leave your child unattended.
4. Do not use the Ark product if any
part is broken, torn or missing.
Contact the Ark service team.
5. This product is not suitable for
running or skating.
6. Do not take your travel system on
an escalator.
7. WARNING! Do not let your child
play with this product. Do not let
other children play unattended near
the carrycot.
8. When adjusting your Ark travel
system children should be kept clear
of moving parts while making
adjustments.
9. Always apply the brake before
loading or unloading your child.
10. WARNING! Check that the pram
body or seat unit or car seat
attachment devices are correctly
engaged before use.
11. WARNING! To avoid injury ensure
that your child is kept away when
unfolding and folding this product.
12. To avoid danger of suffocation to
babies and children dispose of
plastics bags and packaging
immediately.
13. STRANGULATION HAZARD:
- A child can be strangled by loose
restraint straps. Never leave child in
carrier when straps are loose or
undone.
- Strings can cause strangulation. Do
not place items with a string around a
child’s neck, such as hood strings or
pacifier cords. Do not suspend strings
over a carrycot or cradle or attach
strings to toys.
14. Maximum weight for the child in
the carrycot is 9kg and up to 15kg in
the seat.
15. The Ark travel system is suitable
for children from 0 to 36 months.
16. The maximum weight for the
shopping basket is 3kg or 34 litres.
17. Any load attached to the
handlebar affects the stability of the
travel system and may cause it to tip.
18. The carrycot is not intended for
use by infants older than 6 months.
19. The carrycot is suitable only for a
child who cannot sit up by itself, roll
over and cannot push itself up on its
hands and knees.
20. WARNING! Always use the
restraint system.
21. Avoid serious injury from falling or
sliding out by using all 5 elements of
the 5-point harness.
22. The seat is not suitable for
children under 6 months unless they
can sit unaided.
23. Never place the carrycot on a
stand or on an elevated surface: e.g. a
table or counter tops.
24. Only use carrycot on firm
horizontal, level and dry surface.
Fall Hazard: To help prevent danger of
falls, do not use the carrycot when
the infant begins to push up on hands
and knees or has reached
manufacturer's recommended
maximum weight, whichever comes
first.
25. Never use the carrycot or seat
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elements of your Ark travel system as
a means to transport an infant in a
motor vehicle.
26. Do not assemble or use the Ark
travel system until you have read the
user guide.
27. Do not attach the carrycot to or
remove from the frame with a child
inside.
28. Do not carry the carrycot with a
child inside it.
29. Check the safety of the Ark travel
system before each use. Ensure that
the seat fabric, the brake and the
harness are all working properly, the
handlebar is locked and that the seat
is fitted correctly to the chassis.
30. WARNING! Do not use if any part
of the carrycot is broken, torn or
missing. Check to see if the Ark travel
system is damaged. You should
ensure that any damaged or worn
parts are repaired immediately. To
ensure complete safety for your child
do not use the Ark travel system until
any damaged or worn parts have
been repaired or replaced.
Only use authentic Ark replacement
parts and Ark accessories or products
approved by Ark for use with the Ark
travel system.
Please contact the Ark service team
for assistance. It may be unsafe to use
products that are not approved by
Ark.
Do not use the Ark travel system or
any of its components near open
flames or other sources of heat. Avoid
exposing the Ark travel system to
extreme temperatures.
31. SUFFOCATION HAZARD:
- NEVER add additional mattress,
pillow, comforter, or padding. Use
ONLY the mattress provided by the
manufacturer.
- To reduce the risk of SIDS,
paediatricians recommend healthy
infants be placed on their backs to
sleep, unless otherwise advised by
your doctor.
32. The seat is not intended for
prolonged periods of sleeping.
33. The Ark travel system is not
resistant to saltwater
34. It is recommended that you take
your child out of the travel system
when going up or down stairs and
around steep or unstable conditions.
Also, take extra care when going up
or down a curb or other uneven
surfaces.
35. The warranty does not cover
damage to the Ark travel system
caused by overloading, incorrect
folding or the use of non-Ark parts or
accessories.
36. The Ark travel system is designed
for one child only. An additional child
may ride along on an appropriately
connected wheeled board, according
to the usage instructions.
37. Never pick up the Ark travel
system by the bumper bar while your
child is lying or sitting in the carrycot
or seat.
38. It is recommended that you take
your child out of the stroller when
travelling by bus or train.
39. The seat is not a replacement for
a cot or bed. Should your child need
to sleep then place it in a suitable cot
or bed.
40. The handles and the bottom of the
carrycot should be inspected regularly

for signs of damage and wear.
41. WARNING! Ensure that all locking
devices are engaged before use.
42. When using the carrycot, ensure
that the head of the child is never
lower than the body of the child.
Never leave your child unattended
while in or around your Ark travel
system.
43. Check that all items are attached
correctly to the frame and the brake is
applied before placing your child in the
travel system.
44. Ensure that any carrying handles
are left out of the pram body during
use.
45. Refer to care labels for
maintenance, cleaning and/or washing
instructions.
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Please refer to the original instructions for the use of this
product, or find them on the ARK website:
www.arkbeststart.com
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