BushBaby pinnacle User manual

First loosen the shoulder straps
With someone – Get them to pick up the carrier with both hands using the frame lifting
handles, on Lite carrier hold onto the frame half way up. Put your arm through one shoulder
strap then the other, click the main buckle & then tighten the hip belt and shoulder straps as
described before, and do up the sternum strap.
On your own - If you are on your own the best way to pick up your carrier is to take it to
a ‘half-way station’, such as a settee, park bench, back seat of the car. Holding the top grab
handle crouch down and put your other arm through a loosened shoulder strap (DO NOT LET
GO). Then put your other arm the other shoulder strap. Stand up, click the main buckle & then
adjust the hip belt as normal. If you have to lift the carrier from the oor, kneel down and place
one hand under the edge of the base and lift it on to your knee. Put your arm through one
shoulder strap then the other.
To take off the carrier reverse the above.
Cleaning instructions – All carriers can be cleaned by sponging down with warm soapy water
and left to dry in a warm place.
Comfort pack - The eece sleep cushion and eece straps (comfort pack) can be removed and
washed either by hand or in a washing machine at 40℃.
Storage - Always make sure your carrier is completely dry, especially the accessories. Store in
a well-ventilated, dry area away from direct sunlight.
Maintenance - Inspect all webbing and buckles routinely prior to use, if the product should
develop a fault please contact Bushbaby for help and advice on [phone].
Additional or replacement parts should only be obtained directly from Bushbaby or via a
recommended retailer.
Raincape: The fully waterproof, taped rainccape ts over the child when in a carrier;
the hood can be adjusted to t using the tab on the back.
Sleep Cushion: The sleep cushion is attached by webbing/Velcro at the top of the back
system and can be removed for cleaning.
Foot Loops: On Premier, Elite and Pinnacle these are attached under the child seat.
They can be purchased for use on the Lite and Mico+ carriers, they
attach to the d-rings located under the child seat. They are used like
‘stirrups’ on a horse to give more comfort to an older child (use from
about 18mths). They can be lengthened and shortened to t.
PU Raincover: The raincover ts over the top of a sun canopy, and the elastic grips
round the base of the carrier.
Sun/Rain Canopy
(Premier / Elite/
Pinnacle):
The canopy frame slides into the two slots on either side at the back of
the child seat then the two elastic loops are xed round the buckles on
the side wings. The Elite & Pinnacle have a mesh front that tucks away in
the roof of the canopy, and can be xed in place with the elastic loops.
Sun Canopy (basic): The sun canopy frame slides into the two slots on either side at the
back of the child seat, and then the two elastic loops are xed round the
buckles on the side wings.
Holdall: The holdall is large enough to t all carriers, plus extra clothing etc
WARNING - THE CHILD MAY BE AT AN ELEVATED POSITION to the carrier when the
child is in the carrier, it could be in a position higher than the carer. Care should be taken
to be aware of hazards; e.g. door frames, low branches of trees etc.
WARNING - THE CHILD MUST BE ABLE TO SIT UNAIDED and must be able to support
his/her head well before using the carrier.
WARNING - ONLY USE THE CARRIER WHEN STANDING OR WALKING. The carrier should
not be used as a seat or high chair.
WARNING - NEVER LEAVE A CHILD UNATTENDED IN ANY CARRIER AS THEY ARE LIABLE
TO TOPPLE OVER. The child carrier has an intended function of carrying one child.
WARNING - WHEN USING THE CARRIER PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING
INFORMATION. The person carrying should be aware that their balance may be adversely
affected due to movement of the child and the carer. The carer will need to take great
care when bending or leaning forward. The carrier is suitable for use when undertaking
leisure activities but not for sports activities.
WARNING - Care should always be taken when putting on or removing the carrier.
LITE, PREMIER, ELITE & PINNACLE CHILD CARRIERS ARE DESIGNED FOR USE
FROM 5/6 MONTHS UP TO 3/4 YEARS, MAXIMUM CARRYING WEIGHT 20KG.
MICRO+ CHILD CARRIERS ARE DESIGNED FOR USE FROM 5/6 MONTHS UP TO
3 YEARS, MAXIMUM CARRYING WEIGHT 15KG.
If you have any queries regarding tting or using your carrier, please contact us.
Bushbaby, PO Box 61, Stockport, Cheshire, SK3 0AP, England
Tel. [phone]
www.bush-baby.com
This Bushbaby Carrier is guaranteed by Bushbaby to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship under normal use for the rst 12 months of use. The guarantee is limited
to the original purchaser of the carrier only (retain your proof of purchase and return the
registration card). Bushbaby products that are determined to be defective in materials or
workmanship will be repaired or replaced free of charge at the discretion of the manufacturer.
This guarantee does not cover damage caused by normal wear and tear.
Should you have a problem please contact Bushbaby Customer Care, PO Box 61, Stockport,
Cheshire, SK3 0AP, England. Telephone [phone].
Bushbaby reserves the right to change the specications of products described at any time.
This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights.
Great, you’ve chosen a bushbaby carrier; we hope you will have many
years of use and enjoyment!
These instructions are a guide to help you get the most out of it, as well as covering the
important safety information you need to know when using a carrier.
Keeping your child warm - Do not forget that your child is not moving when in a baby
carrier, and will suffer from the extremes in temperature before you do. Always remember
to give them an extra layer more than yourself, as you will be much hotter than they will be.
Bushbaby produce clothing that is designed to compliment our range of carriers for everyday
use. Including splash-suits, snowsuits, mitts and eecy hats.
For a full range of suitable clothing see www.bush-baby.com
Keeping your child safe - Children in child carriers may become tired when on prolonged
walks so please take frequent breaks. Care should be taken to avoid injury to the child’s feet
when the carrier is on or near the oor.
The Lite, Premier, Elite & Pinnacle child carriers are designed
for a maximum weight of 20kg, whilst the Micro+ is designed
for a maxium weight of 15kg.
These instructions must be read fully before the product is used.
Complies with BS EN 13209-04
If you have any queries regarding tting or using your carrier,
please contact us.
Tel. [phone] or visit www.bush-baby.com

1. How to load your child safely
The carriers have a loading stabiliser located on the base. Undo the Velcro
and pull out, place your foot on it to help to keep the carrier steady. On a
Micro+ use the metal frame to stabilise the carrier while loading.
i. Loosen the side straps and make the child seat area as wide as
possible.
ii. Unclip the child harness buckles.
iii. Lower the child into the seat area (see g 1 & 2).
iv. Support the weight of the child using the grab handle found in
front of the child’s seat.
v. Raise or lower the child’s seat to suit your child (see adjusting the
seat height).
2. Adjusting the seat height
The anatomically designed child seat can be raised and lowered to ensure
a comfortable ride for your child, as they grow. The seat height adjuster
is located below the comfort pad, it connects the child seat to the back
system, to adjust the height use the labelled webbing strap pull on this to
raise the seat and pull the yellow d-ring to loosen to lower the seat.
6 months to give the child back and side support, it is best to have the
seat slightly lowered so that the child’s shoulders are level with the top of
the side wings.
12-18 months raise the seat so the child’s armpits are level with the side
wings (see g 3).
18 months+ at this age you may need to lower the seat, again the child’s
armpits should be level with the side wings. It is not odd for a 2 year olds
feet to be touching the ground when the carrier is on the oor.
3. How to secure your child
i. Pass the webbing harness straps over the child’s shoulders and
re-clip the harness buckles.
ii. Tighten the child’s harness, by lengthening / shortening the
webbing under the eece straps. The harness straps are adjusted by opening the
back zip pocket and undoing the buckles – pull to a snug t and lock the buckles in
position.
iii. Never use a carrier without the harness tted snuggly
iv. Pull evenly on both the side wing straps to draw the child seat in towards the
back system (as close as possible), ensuring that the child is not constricted and
uncomfortable.
Always make sure that the child is correctly harnessed in and that the harness has
been adjusted correctly every time you use the carrier.
NEVER LEAVE A CHILD UNATTENDED IN A CHILD CARRIER.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
self-adjusting shoulder
tension straps (A)
top grab handle
sternum strap (D)
bigeye back-system
coloured eyelets (C)
back-system velcro
ap (B)
d-ring for footloops
(found under the seat)
hip-belt buckle (F)
shoulder straps (E)
self-adjusting shoulder
tension straps (A)
top grab handle
sternum strap (D)
bigeye back-system
coloured eyelets (C)
back-system velcro
ap (B)
d-ring for footloops
(found under the seat)
hip-belt buckle (F)
shoulder straps (E)
(Do this at home - before you take the carrier out with your child).
Loosen the shoulder straps and hip belt rst.
1. Fitting the hip belt
First position the hip belt correctly, with the centre of the hip belt covering your hip-bone, so
the hips can help support the load. Position and tighten the hip belt ‘F’ as tightly as possible.
2. The correct t
When you have tted the hip belt, look to check whether there is a gap between your shoulder
and the shoulder strap ‘E’.
• If there is no gap then the carrier will not need adjusting.
• If there is a gap then you will need to shorten the back system.
• If the carrier lifts off your hips you will need to make the back system longer
3. Adjusting the back system
Before adjusting; study the way the strap has been fed through the ‘bigeye’ back system, this
will help during re-assembly.
i. Simply part the ‘Velcro webbing’ strap ‘B’, which secures the adult carrying harness to
the back system through the coloured eyelets ‘C’.
ii. Slide the Velcro-webbing strap out.
iii. When you have decided the correct height position, simply re-feed the Velcro webbing
strap through the two of the eyelets.
iv. On re-feed through 2 eyelets of the same colour on the back system.
v. Secure ‘Velcro webbing’ strap rmly in place.
4. Adjusting the shoulder straps
Pull down and backwards on the two webbing straps ‘E’, this will transfer some of the weight
from the hips to your shoulders. The weight distribution should be 70% hips 30%
shoulders. The shoulder tension straps ‘A’ need to be pulled down and forward to pull the top
of the carrier in towards your back.
The shoulder straps must t closely.
At most you should be able to only get a single nger between shoulder straps and you, then
take a deep breath in & lift your arms. The hip belt MUST stay in position on your hips.
All carriers have self-adjusting shoulder tension straps.
5. Sternum strap
Slide the 2 adjusters ‘D’ to the required position and click the two parts of the buckle together
and pull the webbing strap so that the elastic starts to take the strain. By using the sternum
strap it will greatly reduce the strain on your shoulders.
Please note the sternum straps are re-moveable and can be taken off and repositioned if
necessary.