Joovy 430 User manual

The Big Caboose Stand-On Triple Instruction Manual Page 1
The Big Caboose Stand-On Triple
Instruction Manual
These instructions are for the
following Joovy Style #’s:
430, 431, 437
Patent No. 5,622,375
Please read this instruction manual completely before using
this stroller. Keep these instructions for future reference.
Joovy • 2919 Canton Street • Dallas, TX 75226 • [phone] • Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail] • Website: www.joovy.com

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WARNINGS
• Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or
death.
• Never leave child unattended.
• Avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out.
• Always use safety belts and insure that all children are positioned
according to these instructions.
3Be certain that the stroller is fully opened, BOTH safety latches are in position,
and the wheel brakes are on before allowing children near the stroller.
3The maximum weight of the child that can be seated in each front seat is 40
pounds.
3The rear stand-on platform and the rear bench seat are designed for a child that
is at least 2-1/2 years old but LESS than 45 pounds and 40 inches tall.
3Use of the stroller with three children weighing more than 40 pounds each, or
children weighing a total of more than 125 pounds, will cause excessive wear
and stress on the stroller and may cause a hazardous unstable condition.
3Never use this stroller to carry more than 3 children at the same time.
3Never allow a child to step on the footrest to get into or out of the stroller.
3Do not use the stroller on stairways or escalators.
3Hanging purses, shopping bags, parcels, diaper bags or other accessory items
from the handle bars or any other parts of the stroller may change the balance
of the stroller and cause a hazardous unstable condition.
3The maximum weight that can be carried in the storage basket is 10 pounds.
Excessive weight may result in a hazardous unstable condition.
3When installing an infant carrier onto the stroller, ALWAYS use the restraining
strap to secure the carrier in place.
3Never allow your stroller to be used as a toy.
3Discard all packaging materials properly. Do not allow children to play with
them.
3To clean, use only mild household soap or detergent and warm water on a
sponge or clean cloth.
3Check your stroller for loose rivets, snaps, worn parts, and torn material or
stitching on a regular basis.
3Discontinue use of the stroller should it malfunction or become damaged.
3Please contact our customer service department to arrange for repair or obtain
replacement parts.
Please do not return this product to the store
If you experience any difculty with the assembly or use of this product, if you have a
question regarding these instructions, please contact our Customer Service Department
at 1-888-597-0992 between the hours of 8:30 am and 5:00 pm Central Time.
Please note: Styles and colors may vary.
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Assembling and Using your Stroller
To insure safe operation of your stroller, please follow these instructions carefully
Unpacking the Product
• Carefully remove stroller and all parts from the box and plastic bag.
• Identify the parts (stroller, front wheels (2), canopy (2), tray (2), car seat carrier
support (2) and documents) with the pictures in Figure 1.
• Discard all packaging materials properly.
• Remove the plastic coverings from all foam handles and any other areas of the
product and discard also.
• DO NOT allow children to play with any packaging materials.
Figure 1
CAUTION
Adult assembly is required for this product.

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Figure 2 Figure 3
Unfolding the stroller
• Keep children away from stroller while unfolding.
• Position the stroller with the handle bar closest to you.
• Release the locking latch located on the right side by lifting the lever off of the
extended rivet. See Figure 2.
• Lift up slightly on the handle of the stroller. Then place one foot onto the rear
platform and pull up and back on the handle until both side frame bars snap into
their locking positions in the frame.
CAUTION: While unfolding the stroller, be careful to keep your ngers from
being pinched by moving parts.
• Lock the safety latches on the lower portion of each side of the stroller by
pushing the lever down over the extended rivet. See Figure 3.
• Ensure that the stroller is completely opened and the safety latches are secured
before ANY use of the stroller.
WARNING
ALWAYS secure the safety latches on the sides of the stroller
when it is in the unfolded use position. This will prevent
collapse of the stroller should the handle trigger locks be
accidentally opened.
Installing the Front Wheels
• Take one of the double wheel sets and locate the small hole in the rotating
bracket that is inside the red lever.
• Push the front axle into this hole and keep pushing the wheel set onto this axle
until you hear an audible click. See Figure 4.
• Pull downward on the wheel set to be sure that it has locked into position on the
axle.
• Repeat this same procedure for the other wheel set.
• When assembled properly, both wheel sets should rotate and roll smoothly
when the stroller is pushed.

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Front Wheel Locks
The front wheels can be either in swivel mode or locked mode.
• To put the front wheels in their locked mode, rst rotate each wheel set so that
the wheels are pointed straight ahead.
• Pull up on the lever to engage the small tab on the lever with the slot in the
plastic frame sleeve. The lever can be either facing forward or rearward to lock
the wheels. See Figure 5.
• To unlock the wheels and put them into swivel mode, push down on the lever to
disengage the tab from the slot.
Installing and Operating the Canopy
• To attach the canopy, position the canopy on the stroller with the thick padded
edge toward the front of the stroller.
• Line up the male ttings on the canopy with the female ttings near the center
of the stroller and push downward until the ttings snap into place. See Figure
6. Pull upward on the canopy sides to be sure both are snapped securely in
place.
• To open the canopy, pull forward on the front edge of the canopy while holding
the back edge in place. Once the canopy is fully opened, push down on BOTH
side hinges to lock it in the open position.
• To close the canopy, unlock the side hinges and pull the front edge toward the
rear of the stroller until folded. See Figure 7.
Figure 4 Figure 5
Figure 6 Figure 7

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• The canopy will ratchet forward or backward to block the sun. Pull forward on
the front of the canopy frame tube to rotate it forward. Pull backward on the rear
frame tube to rotate it backward. See Figure 8.
• To remove the canopy, press the tab on the side of each of the male ttings
while pulling upward on the canopy frame. See Figure 9.
WARNING
Possible pinching hazard - Be careful when closing and
opening the side hinges so as not to pinch your ngers.
Attaching/Detaching the Child Tray
• To attach the child tray, line up the female ttings on the tray with the male
ttings on the front of the stroller and push inward until the ttings snap into
place. See Figure 10. Pull outward on both sides of the tray to be sure both are
snapped securely in place.
• To remove the front tray, press the lock button on the side of each of the male
ttings while pulling outward on the tray. See Figure 11.
Figure 8 Figure 9
Figure 10 Figure 11
WARNING
The child tray is not a restraint device. Always secure your
child with the seat belt. Never lift the stroller by the child tray.
Use caution when attaching the child tray when there is a child
seated in the stroller.

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Rear Wheel Brakes
• Before placing any child into the stroller or removing them from the stroller, be
certain that the rear wheel brakes are engaged.
• To engage the rear wheel brakes, push down on the brake lever located on each
rear wheel. See Figure 12. The stroller may require slight forward or rearward
movement in order to line up the teeth on the brake with each wheel brake
cluster.
• Check that the brakes are properly applied by attempting to push the stroller
backwards and forwards.
• To release the brakes, gently lift up on the brake lever. See Figure 13.
Figure 12 Figure 13
WARNING
Always set BOTH wheel brakes when the stroller is not being
pushed so that the stroller will not roll away. Never leave
stroller unattended, especially on a hill or incline, as the
stroller may tip over or slide.
Adjusting the Footrest
The footrest can be adjusted to two
positions – up or down.
• To place the footrest into the upper
position, pull up on the plastic portion
of the footrest until it catches into
position. Check to make sure the
footrest is rmly in place. See Figure
14.
• To place the footrest into the down
position, pull up and back on the
support bar and slowly rotate until the
footrest is in the lowest position.
• Lower the footrest to its down position.
Note that the footrest will not “lock”
into the down position, but will remain
there by gravity only.
Figure 14

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WARNING
Never allow a child to step onto the footrest in either position
in order to get into or out of the stroller. This may cause the
stroller to tip over and injure the child.
Securing a Child into the Front Seats
• Insure that the two snaps on both armrest pads that hold the seat onto the
frame are securely snapped together.
• Insure that both shoulder straps are attached to the waist strap buckles. See
Figure 15.
• Unlatch the waist/shoulder buckle by squeezing the latch releases on both
sides of the buckle and removing the male ends of each buckle.
• Carefully place the child in the stroller seat with the shoulder straps over their
shoulders and chest. Then place the crotch strap between the child’s legs.
• NOTE that there are three height adjustment positions for the shoulder harness
straps. For a younger child, the shoulder straps should be positioned through the
lower sewn-in loops on the seatback. For a young child that is tall, the shoulder
straps may be positioned through the upper sewn-in loops on the seatback. For a
taller child, use the shoulder straps WITHOUT positioning them through these sewn-
in loops. To re-position the shoulder straps, unbuckle them from the harness buckle
and feed these straps through the sewn-in loops, insuring that they are not twisted.
Re-buckle the shoulder straps onto the harness buckle to secure them.
• Bring the seat belt around the child’s waist and insert the male ends of the
waist/shoulder buckle into the female buckle. Insure that they snap into place.
See Figure 16. Tighten the waist belt to be snug around the child’s waist.
• Both the shoulder straps and the waist/crotch straps may be adjusted using the
sliding buckles on these straps. See Figures 17 and 18.
WARNING
Avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out. Always use the
seat belt and harness.

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Figure 15 Figure 16
Figure 17 Figure 18
Figure 19 Figure 20
WARNING
Whether the seatback is upright or reclined, ALWAYS make
certain that the rotating bar behind the seatback is in its
LOWEST position before placing the child into the seat.
Seatback Positioning
Each front seat has two positions. The fully upright position should only be used
for a child that is at least 6 months old.
• To place the seat in the upright position, push the bar on the rear of the seat
toward the front of the stroller and rotate the seatback towards the front of the
stroller until this bar is locked in its LOWEST position. See Figure 19.
• To recline the seat, pull the bar on the rear of the seat toward the rear of the stroller
and rotate the seatback down until this bar is again in its LOWEST position. See
Figure 20.

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Securing a Rear Standing
Child
• Push the bench seat to its most
forward position.
• Position the canopy to its most
forward position.
• Position the child on the platform
on the back of the stroller. Be sure
that the child is facing forward and
BOTH of their hands are holding the
handles on the frame.
• Position the safety strap behind the
child and engage the buckle. See
Figure 21. Adjust the strap so that it
is snug against the child’s back.
• Be sure that BOTH of the child’s feet
are fully on the platform at all times.
• You may need to adjust the position
of the seatback to allow for more
room for the child to stand.
Figure 21
WARNING
The rear stand-on platform and the rear bench seat are
designed for a child that is at least 2-1/2 years old but LESS
than 40 inches tall.
NEVER allow a standing child to use the canopy as a hand hold.
Use of the stroller with three children weighing more than
40 pounds each, or children totaling more than 120 pounds,
will cause excessive wear and stress on the stroller and may
cause a hazardous unstable condition.
NEVER use this stroller to carry more than 3 children at the
same time.

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Using the Rear Bench
Seat
• Push the bench seat to its most
rearward position.
• Position the canopy to its most
forward position.
• Have the child sit on the bench seat
facing backward with their feet on
the platform.
• You may need to adjust the position
of the seatback to allow for more
room for the child to sit.
• Unlatch the seat belt buckle by
squeezing both prongs of each male
buckle of the waist strap.
• Place the crotch strap between the
child’s legs.
• Bring both ends of the seat belt
around the child’s waist and insert
both male end of the seat belt buckle
into the female buckle. Insure that it
snaps into place. See Figure 22.
• Adjust the seat belt to be snug
around the child’s waist.
• Be sure that the BOTH of the child’s
feet are fully on the platform at all
times.
• Be sure that BOTH of the child’s
hands are holding the handles on
the frame.
Figure 22
Storage Basket
The maximum weight that can be carried in the storage basket is 10 pounds.
Excessive weight may result in a hazardous unstable condition. You can access
the storage basket by sliding the rear bench seat forward or backward.
WARNING
NEVER allow a rear seated child to use the canopy
as a hand hold.

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Figure 23
Figure 24
Figure 25
• To use the stroller to carry an infant
car seat carrier, you must replace the
Child Tray with the Car Seat Carrier
Support.
• Remove the Child Tray by pressing
in on the lock tabs and pulling the
tray off the brackets. Store the tray
in a convenient place for later use.
• Line up the female ttings on the
Car Seat Carrier Support to the male
ttings on the front of the stroller
and push inward until the ttings
snap into place. See Figure 23. Pull
outward on both sides of the support
to be sure both are snapped securely
in place.
• Push the canopy to its most rearward
position.
• Adjust the seatback to its reclined
position.
• Remove the infant carrier from the
car seat base.
• Place the infant carrier onto the top
of the stroller in a REAR FACING
POSITION, locating the head end
of the carrier so that it rests on the
Car Seat Carrier Support and the
feet end of the carrier so that it rests
on the seatback, but NOT on top of
the edge of the seatback. See Figure
24.
• Insure that the head end of the infant
carrier is pushed down rmly INSIDE
the frame of the Car Seat Carrier
Support and that it is centered side
to side.
• Remove the carrier restraining
straps from the pouches on both
sides of the stroller. Buckle them in
place over the LOWEST part of the
carrier sides. Adjust the straps so
they are tight around the carrier but
AWAY from the child’s neck. Pull up
on the carrier to be sure it is held on
securely. See Figure 25.
• Always check frequently to be sure
that the restraining straps are tight
across the infant carrier but away
from the child’s neck.
• When you remove the infant carrier
from the stroller, always replace the
two restraining straps back into their
side pouches.
Using the Stroller as an
Infant Car Seat Carrier
The Big Caboose will accommodate
a car seat carrier in EACH of the front
seating locations. Follow the same
instructions for each seat if two car
seats are to be installed.

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WARNING
ALWAYS install the infant carrier so that the child is facing
toward the rear (handle) of the stroller with the restraining
straps secured.
ALWAYS position the infant carrier so that it is securely placed
down inside the Car Seat Carrier Support frame.
ALWAYS position the infant carrier so that it is resting ON the
seatback, but NOT on the top of the seatback.
NEVER position the carrier restraining straps on or near the
child’s neck as this may result in strangulation.
Right Way

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Figure 26
Folding the Stroller
• Keep children away from stroller
while folding.
• Remove any infant carrier that has
been installed on the stroller. Note
that the stroller can still be folded
with a car seat carrier support in
place.
• Position the stroller with the handle
bar closest to you.
• Place each canopy into its closed
position and push it all the way
forward toward the front of the
stroller as far as it will go.
• Make sure both rear wheel brakes
are set to their locked positions.
• Lock both front wheels in place with
the locking levers facing forward.
• To fold, unlatch the safety latch on
EACH side of the stroller.
• Pull upward on the trigger
mechanisms on both sides of the
stroller. See Figure 26.
• While these mechanisms are in the
upward position, push forward on
the stroller using the handle bar.
• Once the stroller begins to fold, push
the handle all the way forward and
down until the stroller is completely
folded. See Figure 27.
Figure 27
IMPORTANT NOTE
When using your stroller as an infant car seat carrier, the following
are the compatible infant car seat models that the Caboose Stand-On
Tandem will accommodate:
• Graco®Snug Rider™Series
• Graco® SafeSeat™
• Peg Perego®Primo Viaggio
• Peg Perego® Primo Viaggio SIP
• Evenfl o®Embrace™
• Chicco® Key Fit Car Seat
• Britax® Companion™
For the most updated list of compatible infant car seats, please
either check our website at www.joovy.com or call our Customer
Service Department at [phone].
• Combi® Centre Series
• Combi® Connection
• Safety 1st®Designer 22™
• Eddie Bauer®Infant Car Seat
(models 22-625 and 22-626)
• Baby Trend®Latch-Loc and Flex-Loc
• Compass® Light and Portable Infant Car Seat

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Figure 28
Maintenance
All of the  ttings, snaps, locks, rivets, and other hardware and plastic parts on the
stroller should be inspected periodically to insure that they are secured properly
and not damaged or malfunctioning. The seat belts and safety harnesses, as well
as all other straps and fabric items and their stitching should also be inspected
periodically to insure that they are secured properly and not loose, torn or otherwise
damaged. All moving parts, such as wheels, brakes, and hinges should also be
checked periodically to insure they are operating properly.
Any missing, broken, or worn components should be replaced immediately, and
the stroller should not be used until they are replaced. Only original manufacturer’s
components should be used. If needed, please contact Joovy at our toll-free
phone number.
Fabric fading may occur if the stroller is left in direct sunlight for long periods of
time. When not in use, store the stroller out of direct sun.
Cleaning
The fabric material on this stroller can be cleaned using mild household soap or
detergent and warm water on a sponge or clean cloth. Always allow the fabric to
completely air dry before using the stroller.
The frame and wheels should always be kept clean and free of dirt and foreign
matter, especially after operating the stroller in rain, snow, or other harsh
environments. Use a sponge or cloth dampened with warm water and a mild
household soap or detergent to clean the wheels after such use.
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED
We want you to be completely satis ed with your purchase of this product.
Should you experience any dif culty in assembling or using this product, or
if you have any questions, please contact our Customer Service Department
at [phone] between the hours of 8:30 am and 5:00 pm Central Time.
CAUTION: While folding the stroller,
be careful to keep your  ngers from
being pinched by moving parts.
• Secure the stroller in the folded
position by engaging the locking
latch on the right side of the stroller
over the extended rivet. See Figure
28.

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E-mail: [e-mail] • Website: www.joovy.com
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