My Child Floe Convertible Pushchair User manual
Floe Convertible Pushchair
Chassis and Seat Unit
This product is tested to: BS EN 1888:2012
Suitable for children from birth and up to 15kg
INSTRUCTIONS: Please read carefully and keep for future
reference. Your child’s safety may be affected if you do not
follow these instructions
V2
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WARNING: To avoid injury ensure that your child is kept away when unfolding and folding
this product.
WARNING: Do not let your child play with this product.
WARNING: Never leave your child unattended.
WARNING: Ensure that all the locking devices are engaged before use.
WARNING: Parcels, accessories and other items (e.g. hand bags, shopping bags, etc)
that are placed on the handles, back of the backrest or sides of the pushchair will affect
the stability of the pushchair.
WARNING: Do not lift and carry the pushchair with a child in it.
WARNING: Do not use pushchair on steep slopes, stairs, escalators, beaches, mud, etc.
WARNING: Check that the pram body or seat unit attachment devices are correctly
engaged before use.
WARNING: Ensure that children are clear of moving parts before making adjustments.
WARNING: Never leave raincovers, hoods and aprons on indoors or in hot weather as
your child might overheat.
WARNING: Do not use replacement parts or accessories other than those approved by
the manufacturer as others may render the product unsafe.
WARNING: Do not load the basket with a weight in excess of 2kg.
WARNING: Always apply the brakes when the pushchair is stationary, and when placing
and removing children.
WARNING: Taking children up or down stairs, escalators, steps, steep slopes and muddy/
rough terrain could be dangerous and should not be attempted. Remove your child
from the pushchair for easy carrying to negotiate such hazards, or simply avoid them.
WARNING: Never assume a driver can see you or your child.
WARNING: If your pushchair is to be used by someone who is unfamiliar with it, e.g.
grandparents, then show them how it works before letting them use it.
WARNING: This pushchair is not suitable for running or skating.
WARNING: Hold onto your pushchair when close to moving vehicles and trains as the
draught from the vehicles may move the pushchair even with the brakes on.
WARNING: The bassinette is suitable from birth until the child can sit up unaided. This is
suitable for a child who cannot sit up by itself, roll over and cannot push itself up on it’s
hands and knees. Maximum weight of the child: 9kg.
WARNING: This product is designed to carry only one child at a time.
WARNING: Never use the bassinette without the chassis.
WARNING: The bassinette is not a carrycot. DO NOT attempt to lift or carry the bassinette/
seat unit by the bumper bar. The bumper bar is NOT a carry handle.
WARNING: Do not use a mattress other than the one supplied with the bassinette. Only
use replacements approved by the manufacturer. The total thickness must not be more
than the 35mm mattress supplied with the bassinette.
This product complies with BS EN 1888:2012
Important: Read, understand and follow these instructions
carefully and retain for future reference
Safety - Bassinette mode
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WARNING: To avoid injury ensure that your child is kept away when unfolding and folding
this product.
WARNING: Do not let your child play with this product.
WARNING: Never leave your child unattended.
WARNING: Ensure that all the locking devices are engaged before use.
WARNING: Always use the restraint system. Always use the crotch strap in combination
with the waist belt.
WARNING: Parcels, accessories and other items (e.g. hand bags, shopping bags, etc)
that are placed on the handles, back of the backrest or sides of the pushchair will affect
the stability of the pushchair.
WARNING: Always use the most reclined position for new born babies.
WARNING: Do not lift and carry the pushchair with a child in it.
WARNING: Do not use pushchair on steep slopes, stairs, escalators, beaches, mud, etc.
WARNING: Check that the pushchair body or seat unit attachment devices are correctly
engaged before use.
WARNING: Do not allow your child to climb unassisted into or out of the pushchair.
WARNING: Ensure that children are clear of moving parts before making adjustments.
WARNING: Never leave raincovers, hoods and aprons on indoors or in hot weather as
your child might overheat.
WARNING: Do not use replacement parts or accessories other than those approved by
the manufacturer as others may render the product unsafe.
WARNING: Do not load the basket with a weight in excess of 2kg.
WARNING: Always apply the brakes when the pushchair is stationary, and when placing
and removing children.
WARNING: Taking children up or down stairs, escalators, steps, steep slopes and muddy/
rough terrain could be dangerous and should not be attempted. Remove your child
from the pushchair for easy carrying to negotiate such hazards, or simply avoid them.
WARNING: Never assume a driver can see you or your child.
WARNING: If your pushchair is to be used by someone who is unfamiliar with it, e.g.
grandparents, then show them how it works before letting them use it.
WARNING: This pushchair is not suitable for running or skating.
WARNING: Hold onto your pushchair when close to moving vehicles and trains as the
draught from the vehicles may move the pushchair even with the brakes on.
WARNING: This product is suitable for children from 6 months to 15kg.
WARNING: This product is designed to carry only one child at a time.
WARNING: DO NOT attempt to lift the seat unit/bassinette by the bumper bar. The
bumper bar is NOT a carry handle!
This product complies with BS EN 1888:2012
Important: Read, understand and follow these instructions
carefully and retain for future reference
Safety - Seat unit mode
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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing the MyChild Floe Convertible Pushchair.
Please read the instructions and warnings carefully before use to ensure safe and
satisfactory operation of this product.
Your child’s safety is your responsibility. If you have a query with this product or require
replacement parts, please contact the MyChild Helpline on 0161 335 2508.
Lay out the parts on a soft level surface and compare to the part/fixings checklist below. Do
not discard any packaging until you are sure that you have all the parts.
WARNING! Assembly by an adult. Keep away from children until fully assembled. Keep
children clear during assembly as pack contains small parts which may present a choking
hazard.
Regularly inspect the locking devices, brakes (check for wear, alignment and functionality),
harness assembly, catches, seat adjusters, joints, fittings and folding areas to ensure they are
in full working order. Brakes and wheels are subject to wear and should be replaced when
necessary. All replacements and repairs should only be carried out by an authorised dealer.
Only use parts and accessories approved by the manufacturer. Non-approved parts and
accessories may be unsafe and must not be used. Wipe clean with damp cloth and mild
detergent [never use bleach or abrasives].
Ride-on platform attachments
This product has not been tested with a ride-on platform. Consult your retailer for suitability if
you are considering getting a ride-on platform. Any damage resulting from the use of a ride-
on platform will not be covered by the warranty.
Other attachments
The Floe chassis is designed to be compatible with the Floe seat unit, Floe bassinette and
Floe Car seat (Floe car seat sold separately). The Floe chassis is also compatible with the
Maxi Cosi Cabrio-Fix and Pebble Car Seats when used with the Maxi Cosi Adaptors (sold
separately). Do not attempt to fit any other attachments. Any damage resulting from use of
a non-approved attachment will not be covered by the warranty.
Care of the seat cover
The seat cover is not removable. Wipe clean with damp cloth and mild detergent [never
use bleach or abrasives]. DO NOT machine wash.
Care of the rain cover
A. The rain cover can be cleaned by sponging with warm water and mild detergent.
B. Ensure raincover is completely dry before storing.
C. If your child tends to kick the cover, simply release the foot elastics to avoid damage to
the rain cover.
Warning: This cover is for outdoor use only. The rain cover must be removed if the child
remains in the pushchair indoors, otherwise the child may overheat, also remove the rain
cover in warm sunny weather.
Note: Do not put in your car on hot days, as this will damage your rain cover.
Care and maintenance
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Contained in your carton are:
NoPart Qty
1 Chassis + basket 1
2 Seat unit 1
3 Rear wheels 2
4 Front wheels 2
5 Bumper bar 1
6 Hood 1
7 Apron 1
8 Mattress 1
9 Raincover* 1
*Can be found in the zip
compartment of basket
Parts checklist
Optional extras - sold seperately:
Floe Infant Carrier
Maxi Cosi
Car Seat Adaptors
1
2 3
4 75
8
6
9
* style may vary to that shown
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A
B
click
Push the front wheels into the holes at
the front of the chassis. Ensure the wheels
click into place and check they are firmly
attached by pulling them.
To remove, push tab (A) and pull the
wheel off (B).
To prevent the front wheels from
swivelling, align the wheels as shown and
push down the swivel locks (A).
To allow the wheels to swivel again pull
up on locks (A).
It is recommended the locks are
engaged when using on uneven ground.
A
A
Front wheel assembly
Swivel/Lock the front wheels
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B
Note: The rear wheels have an axle with
a attened edge (A).
Ensure each axle is correctly lined up with
the holes at either side of the rear of the
chassis and push them into the holes.
WARNING: The hole is NOT round.
DO NOT force the axle into the hole! If it
does not go in easily then make sure you
have correctly lined up the at edge on
the axle with the at edge of the hole.
Ensure the wheels lock into place and
check they are firmly attached by pulling
each wheel.
To remove, pull tab (B) and pull the
wheel off.
A
Undo the folding catch (A) on the side of
the chassis. A
Rear wheel assembly
Opening the pushchair
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Hold the handles and lift them upwards
until the chassis is fully open, ensuring that
the chassis clicks into position.
WARNING: Ensure that all the locking
devices are engaged before use.
The seat unit can be attached parent facing or forward facing (as shown).
Line up the connectors (A) on the sides of
the seat unit with mounting points (B) on
the chassis and lower the seat onto the
chassis, ensuring it clicks into place.
Lift the seat unit to ensure it is firmly
attached.
click
A
B
click
click
Opening the pushchair (continued)
Attaching the seat unit
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To remove the seat unit, press in the
release catches (A) on each side of
the seat unit and lift the seat unit off the
chassis.
A
Press in BOTH buttons (A) located on
each side of the seat unit and tilt the seat
unit to the required position.
Ensure the seat unit is locked in position
and that both buttons have popped
back out before letting go of the seat.
Removing the seat unit
Adjusting the seat unit recline
A
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WARNING: DO NOT attempt to convert the seat unit into bassinette mode with a child
seated in it.
ATTENTION: Strap (D) needs to be unhooked before converting to bassinette mode
and MUST be RE-CONNECTED when converting to the seated mode.
Remove the seat unit from the chassis, unfasten the three buckles (A, B & C) on the
underside of the seat unit and unhook straps (D) from the insides of the seat frame.
A
B
D
D
D
C
Adjust the seat recline to the horizontal
position (see ‘Adjusting the seat unit
recline’).
Unfasten the harness buckle and fold the
crotch strap (E) down towards the foot
end of the bassinette. Place the waist
connectors (F) towards the sides of the
bassinette, so they are not under your
child and insert the mattress.
Note: The end of the mattress with the
raised sides should be placed at the
head end of the bassinette.
WARNING: Make sure the harness is not
visible or accessible above the mattress.
E
FF
Converting to bassinette mode
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D
Place the apron over the bassinette and
connect the velcro on the apron with the
velcro on the bassinette sides (A). Fasten
the press studs on the apron to the inside
of the bassinette frame(B). A
B
WARNING: DO NOT attempt to convert the bassinette into seated mode with a child
seated in it.
ATTENTION: Strap (D) MUST be RE-CONNECTED when converting from the bassinette
mode into the seated mode.
Remove the bassinette from the chassis.
Remove the apron.
Remove the mattress.
Adjust the seat recline to the upright position.
Fasten buckles (A, B & C) and hook straps (D) to the insides of the seat frame.
B
D D
C
click
click
click
A
Attaching the apron
Converting to seated mode
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To engage the brakes, press down the
red brake pedal (A).
To disengage the brakes, press down the
green release pedal (B).
Note: If you hear a rubbing or a clicking
noise from one of the rear wheels, then
lift brake pedal (A) lightly with your foot,
if the noise continues then you may need
to tighten the adjustment nut (C) on the
brake cable using two 8mm spanners.
Once you have tightened nut (C) ensure
the locking nut (D) is tightened up
against it.
A
B
D
C
The hood attaches to the seat unit where
the metal studs (A) are located.
Hook the clips (B) over the top of the
tubing then push the bottom of the clips
on and over the metal studs.
Note: The studs will be in the way if you
try to put the clips onto the frame above
or below the studs.
Fasten the zip (C) on the hood.
A
B
C
Using the brakes
Attaching the hood
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The hood can be partially or fully
opened.
To open: Pull the front edge of the hood
forward.
To close: Push the hood back.
Bassinette mode: When using the seat
in bassinette mode, unzip zip (A) and
extend the hood forward.
Unzip the zip on the side of the hood,
then ease each clip off of the seat unit
tubing, by pulling the bottom of the clip.
A
Adjusting the hood
Removing the hood
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Line up both connectors (A) on each
side of the bumper bar and push into the
mounting brackets (B) until they click in
place. Pull the bumper bar to check it is
inserted correctly.
WARNING: The bassinette is not a
carrycot. DO NOT attempt to lift or carry
the bassinette/seat unit by the bumper
bar. The bumper bar is NOT a carry
handle.
To remove, press both release buttons
(C) on the side of the mounting brackets
(B) and pull the bumper bar from the
mounting bracket.
C
A
B
C
B
The supplied raincover is an
easy-fit throw-over raincover.
Simply place the raincover over the seat
unit/bassinette and pull down the sides
to fit.
WARNING: The raincover is for outdoor
use only. The cover must be removed or
folded back if the child remains in the
pushchair indoors, otherwise the child
may overheat. Fold back or remove the
cover in warm or sunny weather.
Attaching the bumper bar
Attaching the raincover
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Clip the shoulder strap clips (A) onto the
loop of the waist strap connectors (B).
Push the waist strap connectors (B) into
the buckle (C) until they click into place.
Adjust the sliders (F) on the waist and
shoulder straps so that the harness fits
snugly.
‘D’ rings are fitted at the end of each
waist strap should you wish to attach an
alternative harness complying to BS EN
13210.
WARNING: ENSURE HARNESS IS
CORRECTLY FITTED AT ALL TIMES.
To release the harness: Using your thumb
and forefinger, squeeze the top and
bottom of the waist strap connector (D).
The shoulder straps can be unclipped
from the waist straps if necessary (E).
The harness fit can be adjusted using
sliders (F) on the waist and shoulder
straps.
WARNING: Use the harness as soon as
your child can sit unaided.
A
B
B
B
D
D
E
F
Safety harness
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Note: In both shoulder strap positions and
the inner waist strap position, the strap
retainers are located inside the backrest,
and accessed by undoing the zip on the
bottom of the backrest (A).
(B) Feed the shoulder or waist strap retainers from the rear of the seat through to the
front of the seat.
(C) Thread the retainers back through to the rear of the seat at the desired setting.
(D) Ensure the straps are fitted correctly and securely, by pulling the straps up sharply.
WARNING: THE STRAPS CAN BE COMPLETELY REMOVED FROM THE PUSHCHAIR WHEN
ADJUSTING THE POSITION. PLEASE ENSURE THEY ARE SECURE BEFORE USE.
The shoulder straps and waist straps can be repositioned to suit the size of your child.
Use the shoulder straps in one of the three slots that are closest to your child’s shoulder
height and position the waist strap in one of the two slots that best suits your child’s
waist size. Adjust the crotch strap for a snug fit, ensuring your child is safely strapped in
and cannot slip out.
B C D
A
Repositioning the safety harness
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Press and hold the safety latch release
button (A) located on the outside of the
right handle. Whilst holding the release
button, pull up both release latches (B)
and push the handles forward (C) until
the pushchair is folded down. Secure the
folding catch (D).
WARNING: NEVER FORCE THE CHASSIS DOWN.
WARNING: NEVER FOLD THE CHASSIS WHILST IN BASSINETTE MODE.
WARNING: NEVER FOLD THE CHASSIS WITH SEAT UNIT REAR FACING.
Put the brakes on. Remove the raincover (if fitted) and fold back the hood.
A
D
B
C
Repositioning the safety harness (continued)
Folding the pushchair
To adjust the crotch strap position closer
to the child, slide the buckle under the
strip of fabric on the seat.
To adjust the crotch strap position further
from the child, slide the buckle out from
under the strip of fabric on the seat.
A
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Your 3 year warranty
Whilst we make and test our products to the highest standards of durability there’s
always a small chance of a hiccup! Our promise is to repair, replace or refund a MyChild
product that has an identified manufacturing defect from the date of purchase for a full
3 years thereafter at no extra cost.
However, you must register within 28 days of the date of purchase to receive the full 3
years guarantee!
To receive your full guarantee you can register your product by:
visiting www.mychild.co.uk/warranty.html and complete the warranty form,
or by telephone on 0161 335 2508.
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