HOMCOM 440-026 User manual

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EN
OWNER’S ASSEMBLY AND
SAFETY MANUAL
●User instructions
●Trailer component diagram
●Assembly and disassembly of the frame & seat
●Attaching and removing the top cover
●Securing and removing children & belongings
●Attaching and removing the wheels
●Attaching the reflectors
●Inserting and removing the flag
●Extending and folding the hitch arm
●Attaching and removing the trailer to/from rear axle
●Attaching and removing the jogger/stroller conversion kit
●Using the braking system
●Disassembly, folding and storage
●Maintenance
●Service and repair
CAUTION!!!
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE USE.
FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THIS
PRODUCT OR SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE USER
AND RIDERS.

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SAFETY GUIDELINES
The trailer/jogger/stroller is designed and constructed to provide
a portable, comfortable and sturdy addition to your outdoor
ventures. Please read these instructions and all warnings
carefully before using and keep the instructions for future
reference.
IMPORTANT
PASSENGERS AND RIDERS MUST ALWAYS WEAR
PROPERLY FITTED ANSI OR CPSC APPROVED CYCLING
HELMETS. Important. Keep these instructions for future reference.
WARNINGS!
Failure to follow these warnings and assembly instructions
could result in serious injury or death.
◼Maximum weight capacity for one child is 40lb (18kg), and
for two children is 80lb (36kg). Exceeding capacity may
cause the trailer to become unstable.
◼Not for use with children under 18 months or over 5 years of
age or with an upper body height of 23.5”(595mm).
◼Driving bicycle, in front of a bicycle trailer, who must be greater
than 16 years old.
◼Children must be able to hold up head with helmet on.
◼Do not carry more than two children.
◼Do not place more than 5lb (2.2kg) in storage compartment.
Accessories or belongings placed in trailer may cause it to
change balance and become unstable.
◼Do not exceed a speed over 8mph (13kmph) and reduce
speed to 3 mph (5 kmph) when turning.

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◼Do not install a car seat or any other seating device to this
trailer/jogger/stroller.
◼Do not make any modifications to the trailer.
◼The tow-bar must not bear any extra load.
◼Children must always fasten safety belts and wear bike
helmets.
◼Always instruct children NOT TO rock, bounce, or lean or
extend limbs outside of the cabin.
◼Install a rearview mirror on your bike to inspect children in
the trailer while riding.
◼Never leave children unattended in or around the
trailer/jogger/ stroller.
◼The trailer/jogger/stroller is not suitable for running or
skating.
◼Put on all brakes and fasten parking device whenever you
park the vehicle.
◼Never allow children to assemble, fold, or disassemble this
unit.
◼Periodically re-check all fasteners to make sure they are
tight.
◼WARNING Do not let your child play with this product.
◼WARNING To avoid injury ensure that your child is kept
away when unfolding and folding this product.
PRE-RIDE SAFETY CHECK
Before every ride the following safety check should be
performed.
◼Inspect bike and trailer condition before each use.
◼Check to ensure hitch connector is tight and safety strap are
secured.
◼BUCKLE UP! Check seat harness and secure all baggage.
◼Check TIRE AIR PRESSURE. Always maintain the tire air

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pressure as indicated on tire sidewall.
◼HELMETS ON! Ensure rider and child helmets are on and
secure.
PRIDING GUIDELINES
Follow these riding guidelines for safe and effective performance.
◼Ride slower than you would if you were riding without the
trailer.
◼You will require extra stopping distance. Use your brakes
early. Take corners very gradually.
◼Use on smooth roads only. Do not ride over curbs, potholes
or off- road.
◼Always use the flag supplied with the trailer to allow others
to see you.
GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES
THINK SAFETY FIRST! Check the working conditions of
both bike and trailer before each use. If you discover broken
components, misalignments or missing parts, correct the
problem prior to use. Please refer to all warnings and
guidelines for the proper use of this trailer. Be aware of what is
necessary to safely control the bike-trailer combination. Follow
these safety guidelines for safe and effective performance.
◼Inspect the trailer and its parts before and after each use.
Proper care and maintenance of the trailer are essential to
safety.
◼When assembling the trailer, make sure that the wheels are
correctly and securely installed as described in the assembly
instructions. Inflate the tires to the desired pressure and check
the pressure before each use. Over-inflation may cause the

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trailer to bounce or turn over. Use only tires with street tread
and not with BMX or knobby tread.
◼Attach the hitch connector securely to the bicycle frame. The
connector should be tightened and the safety strap wrapped
around the stay or frame and the hook snapped into the
D-ring
◼The person riding the towing bicycle should be at least 18
years of age and in good physical condition.
◼Be sure that the bicycle used with the trailer is in good
working condition and has good brakes. A bicycle shop can
help you with inspection and maintenance. It is
recommendable to equip the towing bicycle with rear-view
mirrors. Riding at dusk or dawn with this trailer is not
recommended.
◼Do not overload the trailer. The load limit for cargo and/or
passengers is 36kg. Position the load as low as possible and
center it within the trailer (front to rear and left to right). Any
extra gear should be placed towards the rear. All loads should
be secured so that it does not shift. IMPORTANT: Instruct
children riding in the trailer not to bounce, rock or lean; such
movements may cause the trailer to lean or flip.
◼Do not attempt to install other seating systems in the trailer. It
is not designed for car seats, stroller seats, infant beds, or any
other type of seating. Use of any seating system other than
the original equipment seat will void the warranty, and may
result in damage to the trailer or injury of the passengers.
◼Pulling this trailer affects the operation of the bicycle.
Stopping, starting and turning are affected, depending on the
weight of the cargo. To familiarize yourself with the changes,
load the trailer to capacity and practice in a safe area. Do not
use your trailer until you have become accustomed to how it
affects your bicycle handling.
◼SUFFOCATION WARNING: Plastic bags can be

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dangerous. To avoid danger of suffocation, keep plastic bags
away from babies and children.
RIDING SAFETY GUIDELINES
Follow these safety guidelines for safe and effective performance.
◼Before using, be sure the trailer/jogger/stroller is correctly
assembled according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
◼Before attaching this trailer to your bicycle, please have your
bicycle inspection by a qualified bicycle mechanic for
compatibility.
◼Before each ride, ensure the attached trailer does not interfere
with braking, pedaling or steering the bicycle.
◼Make sure your bike brakes work properly. Braking
distance is increased when pulling a trailer.
◼A bicycle with trailer attached requires a wide turning radius!
Do not turn sharply.
◼When pulling one child in the trailer, seat him/her in the
center.
◼Never remove protective canopy when pulling children in the
trailer.
◼Never pull this trailer or push jogger/stroller at night without
adequate lighting and reflectors, obey all local legal
requirements for lighting and reflectors.
◼Always use the safety flag when pulling this trailer.
◼A reflector that complies with CPSC regulations must be
mounted and visible on the rear of the trailer.
◼Be aware of exposure hazards such as wind-chill and heat
exhaustion by less-active trailer passengers in prolonged
exposure in colder temperatures, or by extended periods in
warmer temperatures without adequate ventilation and
hydration.
◼Use extra caution when turning on uneven pavement, and
going downhill.

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◼Do not ride over curbs. Avoid bumps and holes. Always
signal your turns.
◼Do not travel on the highways, busy streets or in areas unsafe
for bicycling.
◼Do not use trailer in snow or icy conditions.
◼Do not travel or descend at high speeds.
◼Do not exceed a safe speed. We recommend no speed over 8
mph (13kmph) and reducing speed to 3mph (5kmph) when
turning, because high speeds adversely affect your ability to
control the bike and to notice road irregularities.
◼Do not allow any of the child’s body, clothing, shoelaces, or
toys to come in contact with moving parts.
PASSENGER SAFETY GUIDELINES
Follow these safety guidelines for safe and effective performance.
The safety of your child is of great concern. The trailer seat is
intended for passengers older than 18 months and able to wear a
ANSI or CPSC approved helmet. Your children must be able to
hold their heads upright. Check with your pediatrician to make
sure your child’s development makes him or her a suitable
passenger in this trailer. Make sure that your child is seated
securely and the harness is properly engaged. The child’s sitting
height should be below the crossbar, and the correct shoulder
strap height must be used.
EXPLODED VIEW FOR CLARIFICATION ONLY

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BILL OF PARTS

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PART
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NAME
Q’TY
PART
NO.
NAME
Q’TY
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Base Frame
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Knob
1
2
Side Frame
2
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Fabric Bottom
1
3
Cross Bar
1
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Side Panel
2
4
Hitch Arm
1
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Front Reflector
2
5
Hitch Clamp
1
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Top Cover
1
6
Brake Clip
1
18
Rear Reflector
1
7
Fork
1
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Flag
1
8
20 inch wheel
2
20
Safety Strap
1
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10 inch Wheel
1
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Brake system
2
10
Wheel Axle
2
22
Handle Strap
1
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Safety Pin
1
23
Brake Lever
1
12
Button Hook
2
24
SpokeReflector
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ASSEMBLYAND DISASSEMBLY OF THE FRAME & SEAT
Remove trailer and all components from carton and sort all
contents. Unfold side panels of trailer to the upright position.

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Swing the crossbar upward into position across the top between
the side panels and route it through the loops at the top of seat.
Insert the crossbar into the upper sleeve and lock with the safety
pin.
To use the pin and spring clip fasteners, insert the pin at
attachment point until it pushes through the opposite hole.
Rotate the spring clip up and over until it snaps into place over
the pin head. To unlock, reverse order.
To disassemble follow the instructions in the reverse order.
CAUTION!
The vehicle is not suitable for children 18 months or
younger.

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Ensure that the safety pin is secured with the spring clip.
Ensure that all the locking devices are engaged before use.
WARNINGS!
Immediately discard all plastic bags and plastic wrapping
materials. To prevent injury, please use extreme care when
folding and unfolding the trailer/jogger/stroller.
ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE TOP COVER
Position the top cover over top of the trailer so that the roll-up
window with bug mesh screen is to the front of trailer. Feed
the cover over the push-bar post holes so they protrude through.
Fasten the rear of cover with Zipper/Velcro strap and the bottom
corners of the cover with Velcro and stretch it until it is fully
covering the trailer.
Reverse the instructions to remove the top cover.
The top cover is designed to keep passengers and cargo dry and
warm in inclement weather and protects from flying debris. The
rain PVC cover can be rolled up to allow for added ventilation
in hot weather or rolled down to allow for added warm
protection in the cold weather. Velcro closures keep the rain
cover out of the way when rolled up.

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CAUTION!
It is strongly recommended that children’s eyes are
protected from flying insects and airborne particles when
using trailer. For protection, ensure that the insect screen
or the clear window is closed when using.
WARNINGS!
Passengers can become hot inside fully closed trailer during
very hot weather or when parked. Please make sure to open
roll up top cover vents to prevent overheating.
PLACINGAND REMOVING CHILDREN & BELONGINGS
When you place the children in the seat or remove the children
from the seat, always check that the trailer is securely connected
with the bike and the bike is properly parked. Always put on
all brakes when loading or unloading.
Open the front of top cover and place the children in the proper
position and close the top cover. Make sure to use the seat
belts and shoulder straps and wear helmets.
The harness system is designed to keep your passengers
immobilized and secure during transport. The harness is
designed to accommodate one or two children.
◼Disconnect shoulder strap clips from crotch strap D-ring.
◼Place child in seat. If carrying a single passenger, place child
in the middle of the trailer seat.
◼Put one strap over each shoulder and connect to the D-ring
of the crotch strap.

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◼Adjust shoulder crotch straps to be snug and secure.
◼Fasten lap belt and tighten securely.
Never ride without securing passengers in the Five Point
Harness. Unrestrained passengers can affect bike handling; and
they may be more likely to be injured in the event of an
accident.
Open the rear of top cover and fix the parcels in the storage
compartment and close the top cover.
CAUTION!
There should be a minimum distance of 1.5”(40mm)
between the top of the child’s head (without a helmet on)
and the roof of cabin. If the child’s head protrudes above
the upper crossbeam when seated, they are too tall to ride
safely in the trailer. Each child must wear an ANSI or CPSC
approved bicycle helmet when riding in this product.
WARNINGS!
Avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out. Children
should always wear the harness and shoulder straps.

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Always adjust the harness to a snug and secure position for
the child to prevent slipping into the leg openings and
risking strangulation. Always check the child’s position
and safety strap security. Never operate without securing
passengers in the 5-point harness. Unrestrained passengers
can affect bike handling; and they may be more likely to be
injured in the event of an accident.
When one child is riding, seat him/her in the center. Do
not carry extra children or belongings on the trailer.
WARNINGS!
For easy towing and safe handling, check tires often for
proper inflation and wear. Check tire pressure regularly.
Always maintain the tires within pressure range indicated
on tire sidewall.

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ATTACHING THE REFLECTORS
Screw the reflectors on the top cover of trailer and the spoke
reflectors on both sides of wheels. Make certain to tighten
these screws securely.
CAUTION!
The reflectors that comply with the BS regulations shall be
visible on the rear of the trailer.
WARNINGS!
Never use the vehicle at night without adequate lighting and
reflectors, obey all local laws for lighting and reflectors in
accordance with BS requirements. In order to meet BS Safety
Standards, a reflector must be in place on the tear of the trailer.

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INSERTINGAND REMOVING THE FLAG
Assemble the two sections of the flag pole together. Insert the
flagpole into the sewn sleeve on the left rear corner of the
trailer.
CAUTION!
Always use the safety flag to maximize your visibility to
other vehicles sharing the road or path.
EXTENDINGAND FOLDING THE HITCHARM
Tip the trailer back on its frame so the underside is fully visible.
Remove the safety pin, rotate the hitch arm upward until fully
extended. Reinsert the safety pin and lock the spring clip.
For folding and storage, reverse the process and be sure to
fasten the hitch arm fully.
CAUTION!
Do not use the trailer without proper installation of the safety
pin.

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