Community Playthings KinderVan for Four User manual

Product
Guide
User and
Maintenance
Information
© 2011 by Community Products, LLC
GL37 DC 6527 Revision J
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Customer Service:
United States
PO Box 2
Ulster Park, NY 12487
Office hours: 9-5 EST
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
[phone]
www.CommunityPlaythings.com
[e-mail]
2. Seat harness: Follow these steps to safely posi-
tion a child in a Kindervan seat:
WARNING
cAvoid serious injury from falling or sliding
out. Always use Safety Harness.
A. Selecting and Engaging Correct Shoulder Anchor
Position.
There are two positions for the harness shoulder
straps. Always use appropriate position; lower
for small children, upper for larger children. To
engage the lower position first slide strap behind
the longer tongue in the H-slot and then slip it
behind the shorter tongue. Repeat procedure
on second strap. Ensure strap is properly located
underneath both tongues before use (see Figure 2).
B. Adjusting the Harness
To loosen the crotch strap, lift the adjuster tab
and pull buckle. To loosen the harness, pull up
and out on the shoulder straps while pushing on
the yellow button centered below the front edge
of the seat. Snug up the harness by pulling on the
central adjuster strap and the crotch strap
(see Figure 3).
C. Placing Child in the Seat
Loosen the harness.
Unsnap harness buckle and position child
comfortably in the seat. Place shoulder straps over
the child, locate the shoulder pads comfortably,
and snap clips into buckle of crotch strap.
Tighten the harness.
Recommended Use
For the safe transport of four or six children,
six months to 36 months of age.
Each KinderVan Seat is designed to carry a
maximum of 40 lbs.
Note: This KinderVan conforms to ASTM F833.
WARNING
cA child’s safety is your responsibility.
cThis product is intended for use by children
of immature judgment. Supervision is
required at all times.
CAUTION
cAvoid steep grades and uneven ground.
cAny load attached to the handle affects
the stability of the KinderVan and should
be avoided.
Assembly
Your KinderVan comes in one carton containing:
1. One KinderVan.
2. This Product Guide.
3. One Registration Card
If your shipment is incomplete, please contact
Customer Service.
Operation
1. Seat recline position: Press both buttons to
change the angle of the seat unit (see Figure 1).
CAUTION
cAlways place older children in the upright
position.
G644 KinderVan for Four
G646 KinderVan for Six
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Figure 2
Large
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Small
children
Figure 1
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© 2011 by Community Products, LLC
GL37 DC 6527 Revision J
Customer Service:
United States
PO Box 2
Ulster Park, NY 12487
Office hours: 9-5 EST
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
[phone]
www.CommunityPlaythings.com
[e-mail]
G644 KinderVan for Four
G646 KinderVan for Six
5. Moving and braking: To move the KinderVan,
pull brake handle down against handlebar and
hold. The wheels are now free to move. Push
down on handlebar to turn KinderVan or to go up
a curb. Releasing the brake handle will automati-
cally set the brake.
WARNING
cIf brake does not set when handle is released
do not use KinderVan until this has been cor-
rected. If problem cannot be corrected please
contact Customer Service for advice.
cBrake handle must never be tied down, or
fastened in any way to the KinderVan handle.
cDo not release the brake handle suddenly
while child is nearby, as handle may strike
child.
6. Stabilizing casters: For added safety, when
loading or negotiating curbs, there are two small
wheels in the rear to ensure that the KinderVan
cannot tip over onto the handle. When climbing
a curb, tip the KinderVan back onto these casters
and move forward.
7. Storage bin: The convenient storage bin is avail-
able for small items (not to exceed 5 lbs). For
normal use, gently pull down and out part way.
For cleaning, pull out all the way
WARNING
cOverloading storage bin may cause the
KinderVan to become unstable.
Accessories
Canopy
A Canopy (G641) can be attached to any seat back
of the KinderVan / 4 or 6 as a partial shelter from the
sun and rain (see Figure 5).
To attach Canopy, first make sure that the seat is in
its most upright position. Align the two flat tongues
WARNING
cAlways secure a child with the seat harness
system. The seat harness is provided for the
safety of the child and its use must be closely
supervised. Carefully adjust seat harness for
the comfort and security of each child. A
seat harness can never take the place of the
caregiver.
3. Loading children: Supervision is important when
loading or unloading children. A step is provided in
the front of KinderVan for older children.
WARNING
cOverloading may cause the KinderVan to be
unsafe. If there are fewer children than seats,
distribute them for a balanced load.
4. Rotation of seat: Place seat unit in fully upright
position. Lift both latches under the seat and
rotate to desired location (see Figure 4).
Turn the seat inward, facing the other children;
outward, to see the world; forward like a school
bus; backward, facing the caregiver; or various
other configurations. Latches will automatically
lock into place when released.
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(cont’d)
Figure 4
Rotation
latches
Figure 5
Canopy
tongues
A
Figure 3
Central
Harness
Adjuster
Buckle
Crotch
Strap
Adjuster

© 2011 by Community Products, LLC
GL37 DC 6527 Revision J
Customer Service:
United States
PO Box 2
Ulster Park, NY 12487
Office hours: 9-5 EST
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
[phone]
www.CommunityPlaythings.com
[e-mail]
G644 KinderVan for Four
G646 KinderVan for Six
of the Canopy with the keyhole slot in the top edge
of the seat back and push down until they snap into
place.
To open Canopy, hold back edge and pull front edge
forward. For more shade, the Canopy can be tilted
forward.
To remove Canopy, strike upwards with the palm of
your hand under pivot (see arrow “A” in Figure 5).
If your KinderVan did not come with Canopies
they may be added at any time. Request product
number G641.
Cover
A fabric Cover can be fitted over the entire Kinder-
Van to protect it while in storage. Request product
number G642 (Cover for KinderVan/4) or G643
(Cover for KinderVan/6).
It is unsafe to use accessories not approved by
Community Playthings.
Maintenance
Keep indoors or under Cover when not in use.
(See Cover in “Accessories” section.)
Periodically inspect for cracks, breaks, loose parts,
missing parts, and/or malfunctions. Remove the
product from service when any condition develops
that might make operation unsafe.
Clean KinderVan with mild soap and water.
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Information
To clean upholstery, remove dirt and spills quickly
with a clean, dry cloth. Wipe off with clean water
or mild bleach solution. Rinse well with clean water.
The use of solvent-based cleaners can damage the
fabric.
Wash Canopy by hand with lukewarm water and a
mild detergent, and allow to air dry.
Construction
The aluminum chassis and handle have a baked on
finish.
Fiberglass reinforced nylon wheels with ball bear-
ings and steel axles. Tires are solid urethane foam,
requiring no inflation.
Seats are injection molded plastic covered with
waterproof urethane coated fabric laminated to
foam backing.
User Modifications
We are not responsible for modifications made by
customers to our products in the field without our
supervision, testing, or evaluation.
Ordering Parts
To order replacement parts, contact Customer Ser-
vice with a description of the part(s) needed and the
ID Code from the product.
Use only replacement parts supplied by
Community Playthings.