InStep 11-AR108 User manual

Flash
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®
jogging stroller 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. Do not return to store. Call toll free
1-800-242-6110 for assistance and replacement parts.
SINGLE SEAT FIXED WHEEL JOGGING STROLLER
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11-AR108, 11-AR109
OWNER’S MANUAL

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For purchasing the InStep® jogging stroller. 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:
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You may also reach us through the following:
 1-800-242-6110
The Web: www.instep.net
Email: [email protected]
 4730 East Radio Tower Lane, Olney, IL 62450

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 SAFET Y ...............................................1
2 PARTS AND FEATURES .................................4
3 ASSEMBLY ............................................5
Unfold the Jogging Stroller........................... 5
Aach the Rear Wheels ............................. 6
Aach the Front Wheel ............................. 7
Calibrate the Front Brake ............................ 8
Aach the Front Fender ............................. 9
Aach the Parent Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4 SAFETY FEATURES................................... 10
Using the 5-point Safety Harness ....................10
Adjusng the Shoulder Strap Height .................. 11
Using the Safety Wrist Strap ........................11
5 USING THE JOGGING STROLLER ...................... 12
Using the Front Brake ..............................12
Using the Parking Brake ............................12
Reclining the Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
6 DISASSEMBLING AND STORING THE
JOGGING STROLLER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
..................................... 15
8 WARRANTY ....................................... 16

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
• An adult who has read and understands the informaon and
warnings in the manual shall 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.
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LISTED BELOW MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR
 Always read and understand the informaon
and warnings in this manual before using the jogging
stroller.
• 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 jogging
stroller.
ASSEMBLY

• Avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out. Always
use the 5-point safety harness.
• Never leave children unaended in or around the
jogging stroller.
• Excessive weight may cause a hazardous and unstable
condion to exist.
• The maximum weight capacity of the jogging stroller for the
child is 50 lb.
• This jogging stroller is intended for children at least 6 months
old and weighing up to 50 lb.
• Never have more than one child in the jogging stroller at
any me.
• Never use with children that can not support their own head.
• Do not place a child in the jogging stroller with the back of
their head facing forward or their feet facing towards the rear.
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• Check the assembly (i.e.: fasteners, wheels) before using the
product.
• Never allow children to assemble, fold, or disassemble the
jogging stroller.

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USE

• The jogging stroller for damage. Do not use if damaged.
• The re pressure. 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 fasteners are ght. Tighten if necessary.
• Ensure the brakes work properly!
• All loose items are removed from the passenger compartment.
• Maximum weight that can be carried in the under seat basket
is 10 lb. The parent tray is 3 lb.
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• 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.
• Only an adult who can physically control the vehicle should
use the jogging stroller. Never allow the jogging stroller to be
used by children as a toy.
• Do not place hot liquids in the parent tray.
• Do not use the jogging stroller with inline or roller skates.
• Always maintain a safe speed. Avoid quick, sharp changes in
direcon, as p-over may occur. The jogging stroller is not
intended for use at high speeds.
• Allow extra clearance for the jogging stroller when near
curbs, parked cars, and other obstacles. The jogging stroller
requires a wide turning radius. Do not turn sharply.
• Use cauon when turning on loose or uneven surfaces and
when going downhill. Avoid braking suddenly.
• Always engage the parking brakes when stopping, releasing
the handle or loading / unloading children.
• Keep the safety wrist strap on unl you are sure the jogging
stroller is completely stopped.
• Do not travel over curbs, bumps or holes.
• Do not pull or push the jogging stroller with a vehicle.

• Any load aached to the handle aects the stability of
the stroller. Unstable hazardous condions may exist
if package carrying accessories are added to the
product.
• Parcels or accessories placed on the jogging stroller
may cause the jogging stroller to become unstable. Do
not place items on the stroller. Hazardous condions
may exist if package carrying accessories are added to
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• Do not use the jogging stroller in hazardous weather or
at night.
• Accessories not approved by the manufacturer shall not
be used.
STORAGE
• Use cauon to avoid pinch points when folding or unfolding
the jogging stroller.
• Do not use cleaning solvents; clean only with mild soap
and water.
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• Use the harness as soon as your child can sit unaided.
• The seat unit is not suitable for children under 6
months old.
• This product is not suitable for running or skang.
• Check the stroller (pram) body or seat unit aachment
devices are correctly engaged before use.
• Always use the crotch strap in combinaon with the
waist belt.
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IN THE EUROPEAN UNION

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Parent tray
Rear wheels (2)Quick release
front wheel
Front brake lever
Fender
(with screws) Seat adjustment
strap and buckle
Shoulder strap
height adjustment
anchors
Frame Folding Release
Triggers
Retractable canopy
Storage basket
5-point safety harness
Frame
Frame folding
release triggers
Parking brake levers

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UNFOLD THE JOGGING STROLLER
 Check the folding lock. If it is engaged, release it. 
 Holding the frame handle, unfold the frame unl the upper
half locks into the lower half.  Watch and ensure the
fabric does not get caught or pinched in between the frame
secons.
 Test that the frame halves are locked together by pressing
down on the handle and pulling up. If the halves stay
together they are locked into place.
• There are pinch points between the sidewalls and the
frame of the jogging stroller that may cause injury.
Fold or unfold the jogging stroller slowly using
cauon. Keep children clear when folding and
unfolding the stroller.
• Ensure that all locking devices are engaged before use.
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 
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 Push the wheel into the bracket unl you hear the axle click
into place. 
 Pull rmly on the wheel to ensure the locking mechanism is
engaged. Repeat these steps on the opposite side.

 Place the rear wheel axle into the rear wheel bracket hole.

Rear wheels that are not securely locked in place may
fall o the jogging stroller and cause serious injury or
death. Always check the wheels are securely locked in
place before use.
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 Posion the stroller so the handle rests on the ground, with
the front fork facing up. 
 Move the quick release lever into the open posion.
 Set wheel into the forks, ensure the axle is properly seated,
and hand ghten the cone nut.
 Close the quick release lever to the fully closed locked
posion. When closing the lever it should leave an imprint
on your hand. The lever should have rm but not
excessive pressure when closing.
 Pull on the wheel to ensure it is locked in place. If necessary
loosen the quick release lever and re-ghten the cone nut.
Re-check the wheel to be sure it is locked into place.
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If the front wheel is not securely locked in place it may
fall o the jogging stroller and cause serious injury or
death. Always check the front wheel is securely locked in
place before use.
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

Incorrect brake calibraon or not having the brake
engaged may cause the stroller to fail to stop and result
in serious injury or death. Always check the brakes are
funconing properly before use.
 Lower the brake quick release lever and close the front
brake. 
 Spin the wheel and make sure the brake pads do not rub and
are correctly aligned.
 If the alignment is not correct then loosen the brake pad nut,
spin the wheel and align the brake pad. Aer correctly
aligning the brake, hold the brake pad in place and re-ghten
the brake pad nut.
 If the brake pads are rubbing against the wheel, turn the
barrel adjuster a few turns.
 If the barrel adjuster has been turned all the way and the
pads sll touch the wheel, the cable will have to be adjusted.
 Loosen the cable anchor nut. Using pliers, pull the loose
cable unl taut and so the pads are at the correct distance.
Re-ghten the cable anchor nut
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Quick
release
lever
2
Brake
pads
3
Barrel adjuster
5
Cable
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4
Brake
pad nut

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
 Place the front fender on the frame and over the front
wheel. 
 Align the mounng holes with the holes in the frame.
 Insert the screws through the holes in the frame and ghten
the front fender to the frame. Ensure the front wheel does
not rub against the front fender.


Unstable items (such as: hot uids, tall boles, metal
containers) placed in the parent tray may p over and
seriously injure the passenger. Always remove items that
may p over before using the jogging stroller.
 Align the slots in the parent tray with the large pegs on the
handle. 
 Lower the tray onto the pegs and snap into place.

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Insert screws (two places)
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
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 Unbuckle the shoulder straps from the center lap buckle.
 When not in use, keep the shoulder straps buckled to
the lap buckle at all times. 
If you need to adjust the height of the shoulder straps, you
should do so now. See Adjusting the Shoulder Strap Height
on the next page.
 Seat the child in the center of the passenger compartment.
 Place the shoulder straps over the child’s shoulders with the
waist belt under the child’s arms.
 Place the lap belt buckle between the child’s legs.
 Clip the shoulder straps into the lap belt buckle, and adjust
the shoulder straps.  Adjust the shoulder straps
and lap buckle so they meet at the child’s stomach.
• Avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out. Always
properly secure the passenger with the 5-point safety
harness.
• It may be dangerous to leave your child unaended.
Never leave your child unaended in or near the
jogging stroller.
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ADJUSTING THE SHOULDER STRAP HEIGHT
Use these seat height slots to
properly adjust the height of
the shoulder straps to your
child’s height. To adjust the
shoulder strap height:
 Starng from the back of
the seat, pull the shoulder
strap anchor away from
the seat. 
 Insert the anchor through
the slot in the seat, pushing
it towards the front.

 Re-insert the anchor
through the slit in the front
of the seat at the desired
height. 
 Pull the strap and anchor
all the way through to the
back. Make sure the strap
is properly anchored on
the seat back. Repeat these
steps for the opposite
strap. 
USING THE SAFETY WRIST STRAP
 Posion the strap on the inside of the rear axle.
 Bring the two ends forward and slide the end with the large
loop through the small loop.
 Hold the large loop and pull the strap ght to the rear axle.
 Place your hand through the large loop so the strap is
comfortable and secure.

Using the jogging stroller without the safety wrist strap
may result in the user becoming separated from the
stroller and serious injury or death to the passenger.
Always use the safety wrist strap when using the jogging
stroller. Always engage the rear parking brakes before
removing the strap.


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 
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USING THE FRONT BRAKE
 Squeeze the lever on the handle to brake. 
 Release the lever to disengage the brake. 
Step on the red levers next to the rear wheels unl the cogs
in the brake and wheel engage. Do this with both wheels.

To release the brakes, li the levers up with the toe of your
foot unl the cogs are disengaged.
USING THE PARKING BRAKE
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 Unlatch the buckle on the back of the seat. 
 Pull the strap down unl the seat is in the desired posion.
 Lock the strap in place by re-latching the back buckle.
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Improper adjustment of the 5-point safety harness when
the seat is in the reclined posion may result in the child
slipping into the leg openings and strangulaon. Always
re-adjust the 5-point safety harness to the new posion.
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 Pull the red folding release triggers on both sides of the
handle towards you.
 Push down on the middle of the handle. The stroller will
begin to fold.
 Close the folding lock.
 Store in a dry place.  If the storage area is hot,
release some air from the res. This will help prevent
excessive expansion or popping.

To remove the front wheel:
 Move the quick release lever into the open posion.
 Loosen the cone nut.
 Remove the wheel.
To remove the rear wheels:
 Locate the release lever on the wheel bracket.
 Pull the release lever straight up and hold.
 Remove the wheel.
 Release the lever.


• There are pinch points between the sidewalls and the
frame of the jogging stroller that may cause injury.
Always fold or unfold the jogging stroller slowly and
with cauon. Keep children clear when folding or
unfolding the stroller.
• Children le in a folded stroller may incur serious
injury or death. Always remove children from the
passenger compartment before folding and storing
the jogging stroller.
 Posion the seat completely forward.
 Press the folding release buons on both sides of the frame.

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7Maintenance
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• Ensure there is no damage, missing parts and that all parts
are in good working condion.
• Check that all fasteners are ght.
• Check the re pressure (psi) is correct (see rang on side of
the re).
• Check the front wheel and brake are aligned (see Assembly:
Calibrate the Front Brake for calibraon steps).
• Check the front wheel quick release is properly seated and
closed suciently ght.
• If you are unsure of the product’s condion or safety call
customer service before use.

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Pacic Cycle warrants this product to be free of defecve
materials and workmanship for 1 year from the date of original
purchase.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE
TO THIS PRODUCT, AND IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER
WARRANTY. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND WARRANTY OF
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS LIMITED IN DURATION
TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY.
This limited warranty give you specic legal rights and you may
also have other rights which may vary from state to state.
This warranty is extended only to the original consumer
purchaser for non-commercial use and does not cover res or
tubes, grips, brake pads, or other wear parts, ordinary wear and
tear, abuse, misuse, neglect, the, or damage due to accident.
PACIFIC CYCLE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES
NOT COVER ANY PERSONAL INJURIES, DAMAGE TO OR, FAILURE
OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY OTHER LOSSES DUE TO ACCIDENT,
ABUSE, MISUSE, ALTERATION, NEGLECT, NORMAL WEAR AND
TEAR, IMPROPER ASSEMBLY, IMPROPER FIT, IMPROPER
MAINTENANCE OR USE OF UNAUTHORIZED REPLACEMENT
PARTS NOT DESIGNED FOR THE PRODUCT.
To make a claim under warranty, nocaon of such defect
must be given to Pacic Cycle, Inc. at the address stated on the
previous page. You will be instructed on how the product or part
needing replacement should be shipped postpaid to Pacic
Cycle, Inc.

Manufactured for Pacic Cycle, Inc (A Division of Dorel Industries)
Pacic Cycle, Inc.
4902 Hammersley Road
Madison, WI 53711
©2013 Pacic Cycle, Inc.
InStep® is a registered trademark of Pacic Cycle, Inc.
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Made in China · Printed 2013