InStep Robin User manual

Robin
OWNER’S MANUAL
This manual contains safety, assembly, use and maintenance
instrucons. Read these instrucons carefully before use and keep
them for future reference. Your child’s safety may be aected if
you do not follow these instrucons. The InStep Bicycle Trailer
must be assembled by an adult who has read and understands the
instrucons in this manual. Keep the packaging away from children
and dispose all packaging before use.
TWO SEAT BICYCLE TRAILER
Do not return to store. Call toll free 1-800-242-6110 for assistance
and replacement parts.
Keep instrucons for future reference.
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Thank You
For purchasing the InStep Bicycle Trailer. You will be sure to enjoy
hours of pleasurable exercise and family me. If you have any
quesons or comments our customer service hours are:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday through Friday CST.
You may also reach us through the following:
Phone: [phone]
The Web: www.instep.net
Email: [email protected]
Address: 4730 East Radio Tower Lane, Olney, IL 62450
Important!
Do not return the product to the store. Please contact customer
service at 1-800-242-6110 for assistance and replacement parts.
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1 SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Assembly Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Child Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Trailer Use Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safe Riding Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Recommendaons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Care ................................................ 3
2 PARTS AND FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
3 ASSEMBLY ..........................................5
Unfold the Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Aach the Canopy .....................................8
Extend and Secure the Tow Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Aach the wheels.....................................11
Insert the safety Flag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
4 TRAILER ATTACHMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Aaching to a Bicycle with quick release axles .............15
5 USING THE SAFETY HARNESS .........................17
Using the Safety Harness with Two Children ...............17
Converng the Safety Harness for One Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Using the Safety Harness with One Child..................19
6 DISASSEMBLY AND STORAGE.........................20
7 WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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Contents

1 Safety1 Safety
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS LISTED BELOW
MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Always read and
understand the informaon and warnings in this manual before
using the Bicycle Trailer.
If you are unsure of any informaon in this manual or have a
queson regarding assembly or use please call customer service.
Always keep this manual for reference and include it with resale of
the Bicycle Trailer.
ASSEMBLY WARNINGS
• An adult who has read and understands the informaon and
warnings in the manual must assemble this product according
to manufacturer’s instrucons.
• Do not use the product if there are any missing or damaged
parts. Do not return the product to the store. Please contact
customer service at 1-800-242-6110 for assistance and
replacement parts.
• Dispose of all plasc bags and wrapping material immediately.
• Check the assembly (i.e.: crossbar locked, screws ght) before
using the product.
• Use cauon to avoid pinch points when folding or unfolding
the trailer.
• Never allow children to assemble, fold, or disassemble
the trailer.
CHILD WARNINGS
• Each child must wear a cered helmet.
• The maximum weight capacity per child is 40 lbs. The total
weight (children and cargo) in the trailer cannot exceed 87 lbs.
• Do not use with children who exceed the weight limitaons as
it increases the risk of pping the trailer
• This trailer is intended for use with children at least 12 months
old and weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out. Always use the
5-Point Safety Harness.
• Never leave children unaended in or around the trailer.
• Never have more than two children in the trailer at one me.
• When using the double trailer with one child, seat the child in
the center.
• Never use with children that cannot support their own head.
• Never use the trailer with children who cannot sit unaided
• Check the trailer (pram) body or seat unit aachment devices
are correctly engaged before use.
WARNING!
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• Always use the crotch strap in combinaon with the waist belt.
• Do not allow any of the child’s body, clothing, shoe laces, or
toys come into contact with a moving trailer.
• Take proper steps (clothing, venlaon, hydraon) to protect
the child from exposure hazards such as wind chill and heat
exhauson. These hazards will have a greater impact on the
less acve passenger.
TRAILER USE WARNINGS
• Before each ride, ensure the aached trailer does not interfere
with braking, pedaling, or steering of the bicycle.
• Failure to comply with the manufacturer’s instrucons can lead
to serious injury or death of the passenger/rider
• Do not add a seat pad (maress) thicker than 2.5” (63.5 mm).
• Parcels or accessories placed on the trailer may cause the
trailer to become unstable.
• Do not place items on the trailer. Hazardous condions may
exist if package carrying accessories are added to the product.
• This product may contain a chemical known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproducve
harm.
• Check the trailer for damage. Do not use if damaged.
• Be sure the fasteners are ght. Tighten if necessary.
• Over inaon of res may result in failure and risk of serious
injury. Do not exceed maximum pressure as shown on res.
• If necessary inate the res to within the range shown on the
re sidewall. Always use a foot or hand pump to inate the
res.
• The safety ag and reectors must be in place. Do not use the
trailer without the safety ag and reector in place.
• Always have the canopy in place.
• Do not make any modicaons to the trailer as it increases the
risk of failure.
• Accessories not approved by the manufacturer must not
be used.
SAFE RIDING WARNINGS
• Do not install a car seat or any other seang device into the
trailer, that is not approved by the manufacturer.
• Be sure the brakes work properly. Braking distance is increased
when pulling a trailer.
• Avoid braking suddenly.
• Always maintain a safe speed. The trailer is not intended for
use at high speeds. Do not exceed 10 MPH.
• The trailer requires a wide turning radius. Do not turn sharply.
Sharp changes in direcon may cause a p over.
• Use cauon when turning on loose or uneven surfaces and
when going downhill.
• Allow extra clearance for the trailer when near curbs, parked
cars, and other obstacles. connued on next page
WARNING!
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• Do not ride over curbs, bumps or holes.
• Do not use the trailer in hazardous weather or at night.
• Do not pull or push the trailer with a vehicle.
• This product is not suitable for running or skang.
• Red reectors must be visible on the rear of the trailer
• Never ride a bicycle at night without adequate lighng. Obey
all local legal requirements for lighng
RECOMMENDATIONS
• The manufacturer recommends the bicycle to be used with the
trailer undergo a safety check with a qualied bicycle mechanic
before aaching the trailer.
• The maximum weight that can be carried in the cabin pockets is
1 lbs. each. The maximum weight that can be carried in the rear
storage area is 5 lbs.
• Aach a rearview mirror on the bicycle to check on the (child/
children) in the trailer.
CARE
• To clean the trailer: use only mild soap and water. Do not use
cleaning solvents.
• Rounely check that all fasteners and equipment (wheels,
reectors, ag, etc) are ght and properly assembled.
• Check the re pressure oen. The recommended re pressure
range is printed on the re. Only use a foot or hand pump to
inate.
• Have a qualied bicycle mechanic perform roune safety
checks on your bicycle before using with the trailer.
• Roune bicycle maintenance is recommended to be performed
every year.
• Do not leave trailer outside aer use. Inclement weather and
harsh elements may stress the fabric on the trailer.
WARNING!
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2Parts and Features
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Weather shield(rolls up and fastens in elasc bands)
Wheels (2)
Safety Flag
with pole
Clear plasc windows
Front panel
Canopy
Back panel
Tow bar
Bicycle coupler
Safety strap
Zip-in/zip-out bug screen
Safety harness system
Elasc bands for
weather shield
Storage area
Note: The following accessories can be
ordered from www.instep.net.
Addional Coupler Kits (includes; coupler
plate, tab washer and locking pin).

• There are pinch points between the sidewalls and the frame
of the trailer that may cause injury. Fold or unfold the trailer
slowly using cauon.
• Keep children clear when folding or unfolding the trailer.
• Ensure that all locking devices are engaged before use.
Note: The trailer comes with the frame collapsed and the side
walls folded down. The front and back panels are tucked under the
side walls.
❶ Pull the front panel out from under the side walls to expose
the front of the frame. Notice the locking spring pin holes on
each end of the frame. Figure 3.1
Front panel
3Assembly
UNFOLD THE FRAME
Locking spring pin hole
WARNING!
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Figure 3.1

❷ Expand the frame out by pulling on the side rails unl the
locking spring pins insert into the holes on both ends.
Be sure the frame is securely locked together. Figure 3.2
❸ Li the right side wall up into a vercal posion. Figure 3.3
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2
Right wall
Figure 3.2 Figure 3.3
3
Side rail Side rail
Locking spring
pin in hole

❹ Li the le side wall up into a vercal posion. The crossbar
will rotate towards the crossbar latch. Figure 3.4 ❺ Lock the crossbar into the crossbar latch. Figure 3.5
❻ Check the crossbar is locked into place by pulling up and down
on it. Figure 3.5
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Le wall
4
Figure 3.4
Release buon
Crossbar
Crossbar latch
Lock
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5
Figure 3.5

ATTACH THE CANOPY
❶Starng at the boom corner of the trailer, snap the rst
set of snaps from the canopy to the frame on both sides.
Figure 3.7
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Back panel
❼ Pull the back panel up and over the crossbar. Figure 3.6
❽ Snap the panel closed. Figure 3.6
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8
Figure 3.6 Figure 3.7
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❷ Pull the canopy up and over the top of the frame and snap the
second set of snaps at the top of the frame. Figure 3.8
❸ Snap the third set of snaps located at the back of the frame.
Figure 3.8
❹ Roll the weather shield up into the bands at the top of the
canopy if you are not using it. Figure 3.8
EXTEND AND SECURE THE TOW BAR
❶ Place the trailer on its side with the tow bar facing up.
❷ Remove the locking pin from the tow bar bracket. Figure 3.9
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Figure 3.8 Figure 3.9
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2
3
1
4

❸ Rotate the tow bar out and away from the trailer. The tow bar
should be resng on the front of the frame. Figure 3.10
❹ Insert the locking pin completely through the hole in the end
of the tow bar and bracket.
❺ Slide the end of the metal safety loop over the end of the
locking pin. Check the locking pin is securely in place.
Figure 3.10
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Locking pin
Safety loop
3
4
Figure 3.10
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WARNING!
ATTACH THE WHEELS
❶ Insert the axle of the wheel into the wheel hole located
towards the rear of the trailer. Figure 3.11
❷ Insert the locking pin into the axle and slide the end of the
safety loop over the end of the locking pin. Check that the
locking pin is securely in place. Figure 3.11
INSERT THE SAFETY FLAG
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Wheels that are not securely locked in place may fall o the
trailer and cause serious injury or death. Always check the
wheels are securely locked in place before use.
Important! The safety ag is an important safety feature that
warns others a trailer is present and on the bicycle. Always have
the safety ag on the trailer when in use.
❶ Assemble the ag pole secons by sliding the top half of the
pole into the opening of the boom half of the pole.
❷ Insert the ag pole into the sleeve located at the rear corner
of the trailer. Figure 3.12
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2
1
2
Figure 3.11 Figure 3.12

4 Trailer Aachment
Use of the trailer without the safety strap aached to the
bicycle may result in serious injury or death. Always aach the
safety strap to the bicycle when using the trailer.
The following secon provides instrucons for aaching the trailer
to a bicycle with rear hub nuts or quick release.
Note: Remove the coupler plate and tab washer from the end of
the tow bar before proceeding.
❷ Place the tab washer on the axle. Fit the tab into the slot on
the bicycle frame dropout. Note: If your bicycle frame doesn’t
have a slot in the drop out, rotate the tab to t into the
axle slot. Figure 4.2
❶ Using a wrench, remove the hub nut and washer from the
bicycle’s back wheel. Figure 4.1
Washer
Hub nut
WARNING!
Slot
Tab
Axle slot
Tab washer
Figure 4.1
Figure 4.2
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❸ Place the coupler plate on the axle, in a vercal posion with
the large hole down. Align the pegs on the back of
the plate with the holes in the tab washer. Figure 4.3
❹ Place the hub nut and washer back on the axle and ghten.
Figure 4.4
Coupler pegs
Coupler plate
large hole
Washer
Hub nut
Figure 4.3 Figure 4.4

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❺ Insert the tow bar into the large hole on the coupler plate.
Figure 4.5
❻ Insert the locking pin through the coupler plate and tow bar.
Figure 4.6
❼ Slide the metal safety loop onto the locking pin. Check that it is
securely in place. Figure 4.7
❽ Wrap the tow bar safety strap around the bicycle frame and
clip it to the ring on the end of the tow bar. Figure 4.8
Coupler plate
Tow bar
Locking pin
Safety loop
Safety loop
secured to pin
Note: Figures 4.5 - 4.8 are top views
looking down on the tow bar. Figure 4.5 Figure 4.7
Figure 4.6
Bicycle frame
Safety strap clip
Tow bar ring Figure 4.8
Safety strap

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ATTACHING TO A BICYCLE WITH QUICK RELEASE AXLES
❶ Flip the quick release lever and remove the nut and spring
from the opposite side. Figure 4.9
❷ Remove the axle skewer and spring. Leave the wheel in place.
Figure 4.10
❸ Slide the axle skewer through the coupler plate and tab
washer. Figure 4.11
The hook on the
tab washer must
face towards the
wheel hub
The bell of the
coupler plate must
face out
The wide end of
the spring must
face out, touching
the lever
1
2
Figure 4.9
Figure 4.10 Figure 4.11
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❹ Insert the axle skewer tab washer, coupler plate and spring
through the wheel, with the parts oriented as described in
step 3. Figure 4.12
❺ Replace the spring and nut that were removed in step 1 on
the axle skewer and ghten.
Fit the tab on the tab washer into the slot
on the bicycle frame dropout
❻ Rotate the quick release lever up and close fully and ghtly.
Ensure the coupler pegs are inserted into holes on tab washer.
When properly tightened, the quick release lever should leave
an imprint in your hand. The pressure should be firm but not
excessive. Figure 4.13
❼ Follow step 5 - 8 on page 13. Figures 4.5 - 4.8
4
5
6
Figure 4.12 Figure 4.13

5 Using the Safety Harness
WARNING!
• Avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out. Always
properly secure the passenger(s) with the safety harness.
• It may be dangerous to leave your child unaended. Never
leave your child unaended in or near the bicycle trailer.
❶ Unbuckle the shoulder straps from the center strap D-ring.
❷ Child must be seated in the center passenger compartment.
❸ Place the center strap between the child’s legs.
❹ Place the shoulder straps over each child’s shoulders and
fasten the clips onto the center strap D-ring.
Important! Adjust the straps and D-ring so they meet at the
child’s stomach.
❺ Bring the waist strap across both children’s hips, and fasten the
buckle in between the two children. Tighten as needed.
Figure 5.1
To remove the child from the trailer:
Unfasten the clips from the lap buckle. Pull the straps away from
the body and remove the child from the trailer.
USING THE SAFETY HARNESS WITH TWO CHILDREN
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2
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