Bell cocoon 500 User manual

WARNING
WARNING: Failure to comply with each of the following instructions can lead to
serious injury or death to the child and/or cyclist.
COCOON™500
DELUXE CHILD CARRIER
1. Install child seats only to bicycles
in good working order which are of a
type appropriate for the additional load.
They should properly t the rider, and be
properly adjusted to the rider. Check the
information supplied with the bicycle, or
obtain information from the manufacturer
or supplier of the bicycle.
2. Tighten fasteners securely, and check
them frequently.
3. Do not carry a child who is too young
to sit comfortably and independently in the
carrier. A pediatrician should be consulted
before any child younger than one year
is carried. The bike that the child seat is
attached to should be ridden only by an
adult of at least 100 pounds in weight who
is in good health.
4. Ensure that the child does not weigh
more than 40 pounds. Check the child’s
weight as the child grows to avoid carrying
a child over 40 pounds.
5. Additional luggage or accessories
should not be attached to the carrier, as
they may lessen stability.
6. Make no modications to the carrier.
7. Do not allow the child’s body, clothing,
shoes laces, or toys to come in contact
with moving parts of the bicycle.
8. Always attach the retention system
snugly around the child. Read and
understand Step 9 concerning the
retention system.
9. When no child is being carried,fasten
the retention system buckles so the straps
do not hang loosely.
10. The child and the cyclist should
always use approved bicycle helmets.
11. Never ride in inclement or hazardous
conditions, and avoid busy streets.
12. The load of a child carrier may lessen
the stability and alter the riding
characteristics of the bicycle, particularly
regarding steering and braking.
13. Never leave the child unattended in
the carrier.
14. Make sure the bicycle is stable and
under control by using the assistance of a
second adult when loading and unloading
the child.

WARNING: Failure to follow each of the following instructions can result in injury
to your child.
WARNINGS CONTINUED
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
21. The rider should ride at reduced
speeds and with extra care when using a
child carrier.
22. Do not use this or any other child seat
on a bicycle which has rear suspension or
a suspension seat post, as the seat may
come off and injure the child.
23. Do not use the seat if any component
is broken or if the straps or other compo-
nents show signs of signicant wear.
24. Do not modify the seat or the
restraint system.
25. Discard and destroy after 5 years
of use.
15. Never leave the child in the carrier with
the bicycle supported only by the
kickstand.
16. A rear reector that complies with
CPSC regulations must be visible whether
the carrier is on the bicycle or not.
17. Before each ride, ensure the mounted
carrier does not interfere with braking,
pedaling, or steering of the bicycle.
18. Never ride the bicycle at night without
adequate lighting.
19. Always remove the carrier from the
bicycle when the bicycle is being transport-
ed on a motor vehicle. This is necessary as
the force of the high wind on the carrier
may degrade or damage the carrier to the
point that it will not perform reliably.
20. Presence of a child carrier on a bicycle
may require alteration of the method used
by the rider to mount or dismount the
bicycle. Care must be taken whenever the
rider gets on or off the bicycle.
3. In the event that the child carrier is
involved in an accident, check to be sure
that it functions properly before it is used
again. Check for structural damage and
replace the seat if it is damaged.
1. Read all the instructions before
assembling or using the Cocoon
Child Carrier.
2. See that the Quick-Release buckles are
fastened and the straps are adjusted, for
a snug but comfortable t. Test shoulder
slack by pulling the straps away from
child’s chest. They should move
approximately no more than one inch from
the child.