InStep Take 2 User manual

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TWO SEAT BICYCLE TRAILER
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.

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:
Web: www.instep.net
Email: [email protected]
Mail: P. O. Box 344
4730 E. 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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Contents
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 .................................. 7
Extend and Secure the Tow Bar....................... 8
Aach the Wheels.................................. 9
Insert the Safety Flag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4 TRAILER ATTACHMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Aachment with Quick Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Aach the Safety Strap.............................16
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
Remove the Tow Bar from the Bicycle ................20
Disassemble the Trailer ............................ 21
7 WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
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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 lb. 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.
WARNING! 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.
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2 Parts 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
Tow bar
Bicycle coupler
Safety strap
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).

Figure 3.2
2
❷ Li the le side wall up into a vercal posion. Figure 3.2
• 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.
3 Assembly
UNFOLD THE FRAME
❶ Li the right side wall up into a vercal posion. Figure 3.1
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Figure 3.1
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Figure 3.3
Release buon
Crossbar
Crossbar latch
5
Figure 3.4
5
❸ Rotate the crossbar into the crossbar latch. Figure 3.3 ❹ Check the crossbar is locked into place by pulling up and down
on it. Figure 3.4
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ATTACH THE CANOPY
❶Place the canopy over the canopy frame Figure 3.5
❷Fasten the three snaps on the front, back and top of the
canopy to the side walls (six snaps total).
❸ Aach the hook and loop fasteners to the canopy to the strips
on the front and back of the frame walls.
❹ Roll the weather shield up into the bands at the top of the
canopy if you are not using
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Figure 3.5
1
2
2
2 3
3
4

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 3.6
❸ Rotate the tow bar unl it rests on the front end of the frame.
❹ Insert the locking pin through both the bracket and tow bar.
❺ Slide the metal safety loop on the end of the locking pin.
Check that it is securely in place. Figure 3.7
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5
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Figure 3.7Figure 3.6
2
3

WARNING!
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❶ Insert the axle of the wheel into the rear wheel bracket hole.
Interlock the gear on the wheel with the gear on the rear
brake. Figure 3.8
❷ Push the wheel into the bracket until you hear the axle click
into place.
Note: shown from
underside of the frame.
❸ Pull rmly on the wheel to ensure the locking mechanism is
engaged. Repeat these steps on the opposite side. Figure 3.9
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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.
Figure 3.8 Figure 3.9
Click
1
2
3

INSERT THE SAFETY FLAG
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 3.10
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1
2
Figure 3.10

4 Trailer Aachment
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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.
Important! This secon provides instrucons for aaching the
trailer coupler to the bicycle’s REAR WHEEL with a hub nut or quick
release lever. The coupler aaches to most bicycles.
❶ To ensure secure aachment of the coupler to the bicycle, be
sure the thread of the rear axle extends at least 2 mm’s from
the hub nut before proceeding to the next step. Figure 4.1
❷ Using a wrench, remove the hub nut and washer from the
bicycle’s back wheel. Figure 4.2
❸ 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 4.3
Washer
Hub nut
3
2
Slot
Tab
washer
1
Figure 4.1
Figure 4.2
Figure 4.3
2 mm
2 mm
2 mm
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❸ Remove the safety loop from the end of the locking pin on the
end of the coupler. Figure 4.4
❹ Remove the locking pin from the coupler and slide the coupler
o the end of the tow bar.
Figure 4.4
3
4
❺ Insert the coupler plate onto the wheel axle. Place the coupler
in a horizontal posion so that it is in line with the tow bar.
❻ Place the hub nut and washer back onto the axle and ghten.
Figure 4.5
Figure 4.5
Coupler
Incorrect
coupler
placement
Washer Hub nut
5
6

ATTACHMENT WITH QUICK RELEASE
❶ Release the quick release lever, skewer and remove the nut
and spring from the opposite side of the wheel.
❷ Remove the axle skewer and spring. Leave the wheel in place.
Figure 4.7
❼ Slide the tow bar into the open end of the coupler.
Important! Ensure the coupler is completely in line with the
tow bar. This reduces stress on the tow bar.
❽ Insert the locking pin into the hole on the top of the coupler.
Slide the safety loop over the end of the lock pin.
Important! Ensure the loop of the safety pin is facing away
from the wheel to prevent possible fricon against the wheel
and spokes of the bicycle. Figure 4.6
Figure 4.6
8
Figure 4.7
Skewer
Inner
Spring
Quick
release lever
Nut
Outer
spring
2
Quick release
lever and spring
8
7
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❸ 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 4.8
❹ Insert the coupler plate onto the wheel axle. Figure 4.9
❺ Insert the quick release lever, spring and nut that were
removed in step 1 through the wheel.
❻ Rotate the quick release lever up and ghten. When properly
tightened, the quick release lever should leave an imprint in
your hand. The pressure should be firm but not excessive.
Figure 4.9
Quick
release lever
and spring
Figure 4.8
Tab
washer
Slot 4
5
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❼ Slide the tow bar into the open end of the coupler.
Important! Ensure the coupler is completely in line with the
tow bar. This reduces stress on the tow bar. Figure 4.10
❽ Insert the locking pin into the hole on the top of the coupler.
❾ Slide the safety loop over the end of the lock pin. Figure 4.11
Important! Ensure the loop of the safety pin is facing away
from the wheel to prevent possible fricon against the wheel
and spokes of the bicycle.
Figure 4.10 Figure 4.11
7
8
9
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ATTACH THE SAFETY STRAP
Use of the trailer without the safety strap aached to the
bicycle may result in serious injury or death. Always aach the
tow bar safety strap to the bicycle when using the trailer.
❶ Wrap the tow bar safety strap around the bicycle frame.
Figure 4.12
❷ Clip the safety strap to the tow bar ring on the end of the tow
bar. Be sure the tow bar safety strap is securely aached
before using the trailer. Figure 4.13
Safety strap
Figure 4.12 Figure 4.13
Bicycle frame
Safety strap
Tow bar ring
WARNING!

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.
❶Unbuckle the shoulder straps from the center of the lap buckle.
❷ Child must be seated in the center passenger compartment.
❸ Place the lap buckle between the child’s legs.
❹ Place the shoulder straps over each child’s shoulders with the
waist belt under the child’s arm. See Adjusng the Shoulder
Strap Height for more detail.
Important! Adjust the straps so the lap buckle meets at the
child’s stomach.
❺ Clip the shoulder straps into the lap belt buckle, and adjust the
shoulder straps. 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
2
3 Figure 5.1
3
11
4
5
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