Mothers choice haven II User manual

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3 in 1 stroller
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INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

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CONTENTS
contents
ASSEMBLING THE STROLLER
Quick start guide 3
Components list 4
Opening stroller 6
Wheel assembly 7
Canopy assembly 9
Seat assembly 10
Fitting seat 11
Bumper bar assembly 11
USING THE STROLLER
Adjusting canopy 12
Operating brakes 13
Stroller seat direction 14
Adjusting seat position 15
Using in pram mode 16
(Lay at position for newborns)
Securing your child 18
Adjusting harness height 19
Folding the stroller 20
Unfolding the stroller 21
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Care instructions 22
Product registration 23
CONTACTS
Customer service 24

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QUICK START GUIDE
These instructions detail the safe use, assembly and maintenance of your product. Please
read these instructions carefully and ensure that they are followed at all times. Failure to do
so could result in serious injury or death.
• Never leave safety harness connected
when not fitted to a child in the stroller,
as this may create loops that cause a
strangulation hazard.
• Never leave a child in the pram/stroller
when ascending or descending stairs or
escalators, or when travelling on others
forms of transport.
• Use the tether strap to prevent the
stroller rolling away.
• Do not allow children to stand on the
seat or footrest.
• Do not attempt to lift the stroller by the
bumper bar.
• Engage front wheel swivel locks when
travelling on rough or uneven surfaces.
• Regularly inspect all parts and locking
devices, promptly replace worn out or
broken parts.
• It is unsafe to use accessories other than
those approved by Dorel Australia.
• Use only those accessories which
are supplied by Dorel Australia and
approved for use with this stroller.
• To prevent the risk of the stroller
catching fire, do not park it near an
open fire, heater or barbecue.
• Fingers or parts of the body could be
injured when the stroller is being folded
or unfolded. Please use caution when
folding or unfolding the stroller.
• Do not run or jog with this stroller.
• The weight of the child using this
stroller should not be more than 20kg
(approximately 4 years of age).
• Shopping basket capacity should not be
more than 5kg.
• Do not use the pram mode once the
child can sit up unattended.
• Bassinet can not stand alone.
• Bassinet is not for prolonged or
overnight sleeping
• Ensure that the storage latch is
engaged when lifting or carrying
the folded stroller.
• This stroller has been designed for use
on flat or gently sloped surfaces.
• Using the stroller on uneven or higher
slopped surface may cause the stroller
to become unstable and tip over.
• ALWAYS APPLY THE BRAKES WHENEVER THE STROLLER IS STATIONARY.
• FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.
• DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED.
• SECURE THE CHILD IN THE HARNESS AT ALL TIMES AND ENSURE THAT
THE SAFETY HARNESS IS ADJUSTED FIRMLY BUT COMFORTABLY TO
THE CHILD’S BODY.
• DO NOT CARRY EXTRA CHILDREN OR BAGS ON THIS STROLLER.
• MAKE SURE CHILDREN ARE CLEAR OF ANY MOVING PARTS IF YOU
ADJUST THE STROLLER, OTHERWISE THEY MAY BE INJURED.
• TO AVOID INJURY ENSURE THAT YOUR CHILD IS KEPT AWAY WHEN
FOLDING AND UNFOLDING THE STROLLER.
• ENSURE THAT ALL LOCKING DEVICES ARE ENGAGED BEFORE USE.
!WARNINGS TO AVOID INJURY OR DEATH:

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COMPONENTS LIST
components list
Frame x 1
Seat x 1
Swivel wheels x 2
Axle x 1
Bumper bar x 1
Rear wheels x 2
Hub cap x 2 Retaining cap x 2
Canopy x 1
Retaining cap
cover x 2

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COMPONENTS LIST
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1. Folding lock
2. Handle
3. Tether strap
4. Seat release button (both sides)
5. Storage lock
6. Rear brake lever
7. Rear wheel
i) Rear wheel (x2)
ii) Retaining cap (x2)
iv) Retaining cap cover (x2)
v) Hub cap (x2)
8. Shopping basket
9. Swivel wheels
10. Swivel locks (both sides)
11. Footrest
12. Safety Buckle
13. Adjustable backrest
14. Safety harness
15. Bumper bar
16. Visor
17. Adjustable seat recline lever
18. Canopy
19. Viewing window
adjustable
backrest
13
adjustable seat
recline
17
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2
4
6
8
5
316
15
14
11
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10
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12
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OPENING STROLLER
opening stroller
1a
1. Release the storage latch (Figure 1a).
2. To unfold the stroller, simultaneously
lift handle and pull up with a swift
motion until and audible ‘click’ is
heard. This will ensure the locking
mechanism has engaged.
Push down on the handle to check
that locks have fully engaged. 1b
lift
click
Note:
• Folding strollers and accessories will always have the potential to trap ngers or parts
of the body between moving parts, causing injuries. Care should be taken while folding
or unfolding.
• This vehicle is designed for use on at or gently sloping surfaces and may be unstable
on higher sloping and uneven surfaces. You should always be aware of the possibility of
the stroller tipping on uneven or higher sloping surfaces.
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The seat is not attached to the frame, move it to a
safe location for later installation

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WHEEL ASSEMBLY
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Rear wheel assembly
1. Ensure axle cover is removed before continuing.
2. Slide the rear wheel onto the axle (Figure 2a). Ensure the brake cogs
are facing toward the axle.
3. Attach the wheel retaining cap to the axle, and then the retaining cap
cover (Figure 2b).
4. Snap hub cap onto wheel (Figure 2b).
5. Repeat steps to attach other wheel.
Installing rear axle/brakes
1. Insert the rear stroller legs into the rear wheel assembly and push until
it snaps into place (Figure 2c & 2d).
2. The stroller should now resemble Figure 2e.
2b 2b
axle
retaining cap
cover
retaining cap
cover
retaining
cap
retaining
cap
hub cap hub cap
2a 2a
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Ensure red brake levers face towards the
rear of stroller
wheel assembly
2e
click!
click!
2d
2c

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WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Front wheel assembly
1. Align the shaft on the wheel with the hole in the front leg and push in
(Figure 3a). Listen for a ‘click’.
2. Repeat on the other side.
3. To remove the front wheel assembly, locate the push button on the inside
the front tube and press it inwards while pulling the wheel off (Figure 3b).
3d3c
3a
push
push
click
click
!
!
3b
push
push
Operating front swivel lock
1. To lock, push the swivel locks outwards (Figure 3c).
2. To unlock, push the swivel locks inwards (Figure 3d).
swivel
swivel
lock
lock
WARNING Apply all brakes whenever
you park the stroller.

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CANOPY ASSEMBLY
canopy assembly
1. Place the seat and canopy facing up as shown.
2. Align the two canopy plastic slides with the two seat slides and
simultaneously push towards the centre as shown.
3. Connect the canopy zipper pull with the seat zip as shown and zip all
the way around to the other side.
zip
zip
slide
slide
slide
slide
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seat assembly
1. Take out the seat and turn
over so the back side is
visible as shown in back
image.
2. Move the metal bar down to
the bottom area of the seat
as shown.
3. Lift the press stud strap to
meet the bar and secure the
press studs as shown.
4. Repeat step 3 on the other
side. The seat is now ready
to connect to the stroller
frame.
press
press
move
move
down
down
press stud
straps
FRONT
FRONT
BACK
BACK
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SEAT ASSEMBLY

fitting seat
click
click
!
!
push
push
4a
1. Align the seat with the frame and push downwards, listening for a ‘click’
to lock in place (Figure 4a).
Removing seat
1. Push the seat
release buttons
on both sides
(Figure 4b), and
lift the seat.
seat
seat
release
release
lever
lever
4b
Attaching bumper bar
1. Align bumper bar shaft with the
hole in the frame and push in
(Figure 5a). Listen for the ‘click’,
then repeat on the other side.
Removing bumper bar
1. To remove bumper bar, press
both grey buttons under the
bumper bar (Figure 5b), and
remove.
click
click
!
!
push
push
5a
5b
press in
press in
Note: Refer to page 12 for changing
between forward and rearward
seat positions
Note: Bumper bar can be removed one
side at a time
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FITTING SEAT
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1. To use the canopy, pull the front edge forward to open (Figure 6a, 6b).
2. Wait to ll this in as not sure if a zip will be there.
extend
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The canopy is permanently attached to the stroller.
6d6c
6a 6b
adjusting canopy
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ADJUSTING CANOPY

operating brakes
1. To apply the brake, press down rmly on the brake lever (Figure 7a).
2. To release the brake, press the brake lever upwards.
7b
TETHER STRAP
1. Whenever a child is in the stroller
and brakes are not engaged,
the large loop should be around
your wrist (Figure 8a).
7a
8a
WARNING
WARNING
Apply all brakes whenever
you park the stroller.
Use this strap to stop the
stroller rolling away.
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OPERATING BRAKES
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The seat and bassinet can be adjusted into 3 different positions.
stroller seat direction
1. The seat can be used as a world facing or parent facing seat direction
(Figure 9a, 9b).
2. Press the seat release buttons on both sides and lift the seat (Figure 9a).
3. Turn the stroller seat around and align with the frame and gently push
down (Figure 9b).
4. Listen for ‘click’ to lock in place.
WORLD FACING
WORLD FACING
PARENT FACING
PARENT FACING
push - 2
push - 2
push - 1
push - 1
push
push
click!
click!
pull - 3
pull - 3
9a 9b
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STROLLER SEAT DIRECTION

adjusting seat position
CAUTION Ensure child’s limbs are
inside the seating area before
adjusting the backrest.
POSITION 1
POSITION 1
POSITION 2
POSITION 2
POSITION 3
POSITION 3
1. The seat has 3 positions for each
direction.
2. To lower the seat, pull the lever on
the top of seat upwards (Figure
10a), then position seat to desired
position.
pull up
pull up
10a
POSITION 1
POSITION 1
POSITION 2
POSITION 2
POSITION 3
POSITION 3
World facing seat
Parent facing seat
10b
10c
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ADJUSTING SEAT POSITION
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Using in pram mode
(Lay flat position for newborns)
1. Squeeze adjuster clip and pull in a
downward motion to adjust backrest to
lowest position (Figure 11a, 11b).
2. Adjust the backrest to lowest position,
ensure the position of the seat runs in a
straight angle along the seat frame
(Figure 11c).
2. Unfasten the two support strap clips below
the seat (Figure 11c).
4. With the support strap released, the seat
interior is free to fold out into the bassinet
position (Figure 11d).
5. ONLY use the bassinet in parent facing
position (Figure 11e).
11b
11a
squeeze
squeeze
pull
pull
11c
11c
SEAT
SEAT
RECLINED
RECLINED
unclip both
unclip both
support straps
support straps
straps
straps
released
released
11c
11d
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Recommended for new born to approximately 6 months of age
or 9kg
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USING IN PRAM MODE

WARNING
• Bassinet cannot stand alone
• Do not use this bassinet once the child can sit up unaided
• Bassinet is not for prolonged or overnight sleeping
11e 11e
WORLD FACING POSITION
WORLD FACING POSITION
PARENT FACING POSITION
PARENT FACING POSITION
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USING IN PRAM MODE
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securing your child
DG E
B
FC
A A
A1
5 points of the harness can be adjusted by moving each straps’ slider
(Figure A1).
To tighten or loosen the waist and/or shoulder straps, hold and lift the
plastic adjuster. Adjust straps to desired position. The waist strap needs to
t rmly around the child.
1. Slip one shoulder strap (A) over
each shoulder and position crotch
strap between legs (B)
2. Place buckle prong (D) on top of buckle prong (C)
3. Insert the prongs into the buckle housing (E) until it clicks into position.
Repeat the above steps for the opposite side (F and G). Pull straps to
ensure they are locked into the buckle assembly.
4. The harness should resemble this image.
5. The buckle is released by squeezing the top and bottom prongs together
until harness disengages. (Figure 5).
C
D
EDG
FC
squeeze
squeeze
2 3 4 5
WARNING
Use this harness at all times.
When not is use, disconnect
the shoulder straps from the
waist strap and buckle
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SECURING YOUR CHILD

adjusting harness height
1. The harness can be set at three heights, as displayed in (Figure 12a, 12b
and 12c).
2. To use the slot, and slots to undo the buckle and feed the shoulder
straps in through the chosen loop (Figure 12a, 12b and 12c) before
securing harness.
SLOT 1 USE
SLOT 1 USE
SLOT 2 USE
SLOT 2 USE
SLOT 3 USE
SLOT 3 USE
LOWER
LOWER
SLOT
SLOT
UPPER
UPPER
SLOT
SLOT
12a
12c 12d 12e
12b
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ADJUSTING HARNESS HEIGHT
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folding the stroller
1. Before beginning: fold the
canopy back, adjust the seat
backrest to upright position,
unlock the swivel wheels,
and apply the rear brakes
(Figure 13a).
13a
CANOPY FOLDED
CANOPY FOLDED
BACKREST
BACKREST
UPRIGHT
UPRIGHT
BRAKES
BRAKES
APPLIED
APPLIED
SWIVELS
SWIVELS
UNLOCKED
UNLOCKED
2. Push and hold button (Figure 14b) whilst
simultaneously squeezing the handle
button to release the lock.
3. Push downwards on the handle to fold
the stroller.
4. The storage latch will automatically
engage when fully folded (Figure 14c).
5. Ensure seat is facing world when folding.
PUSH
PUSH
storage
storage
latch
latch
14c
14b
squeeze
squeeze
push
push
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FOLDING THE STROLLER