Schwinn Lumina User manual

Lumina
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TWO SEAT BICYCLE TRAILER
WITH STROLLER ATTACHMENT
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 Schwinn
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 Schwinn 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.pacic-cycle.com
Email: customerservice@pacic-cycle.com
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 1-877-758-4741 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 Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Using the Parking Brake ................................8
Aach the Bumper Guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Aach the Canopy ....................................9
Extend and Secure the Tow Bar........................ 10
Aach the wheels ................................... 11
Insert the safety Flag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Aach the Stroller Wheel............................. 13
Aach the Stroller Handlebar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4. TRAILER ATTACHMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Aachment with quick release ......................... 17
Aach the Safety Strap............................... 20
5. USING THE SAFETY HARNESS..........................21
Using the safety harness with two children .............. 21
Adjusng the Shoulder Straps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Converng the Safety Harness for One Child............. 23
Using the safety harness with One Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6. DISASSEMBLY AND STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Remove the Tow Bar from the Bicycle ..................26
Disassemble the Trailer .............................. 27
7. WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
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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 1-877-758-4741 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 18 kg (40 lbs). The
total weight (children and cargo) in the trailer cannot exceed
42 kg (92 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 18 kg (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.
• Always use the crotch strap in combinaon with the waist
belt.
WARNING!
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• 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
• Any load aached to the handle aects the stability of the
trailers (pram/push chair). Unstable and hazardous condions
may exist if package carrying accessories are added to the
product
• 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.
• Always engage parking brake when stopping, releasing the
handle, or loading and unloading children
• Be sure the brakes work properly. Braking distance is increased
when pulling a trailer.
• Avoid braking suddenly.
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• Always maintain a safe speed. The trailer is not intended for
use at high speeds. Do not exceed 16 km/h (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.
• 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
0.45 kg (1 lbs). each. The maximum weight that can be carried in
the rear storage area is 4.5 kg (10 lbs).
• Aach a rearview mirror on the bicycle to check on the (child/
children) in the trailer.
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.
WARNING!
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2 Parts and Features
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Bicycle coupler
Safety strap
Front stroller
wheel assembly
5 point safety
harness system with
strap protectors
Bug screen
Front panel
Canopy
Elasc bands for
weather shield
Clear plasc
windows
Safety Flag with pole
Weather shield
(roll up and fastens in
elasc bands)
Stroller handlebar
Tow bar
Rear wheels (2)
Note: The following accessories can be
ordered from www.pacic-cycle.com
Addional Coupler Kits (includes; coupler
plate, tab washer and locking pin).
Parking brake

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 3.2
2
Figure 3.1
1

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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Figure 3.3
Release buon
Crossbar
Crossbar latch
5
Figure 3.4
5

❷ Be sure the top holes are aligned on the parking brake bracket
and the square tube.
❸ Insert the long screw through the hole of the parking brake
bracket and square tube.
❹ Fasten the small hex nut to the end of the long screw. Tighten
the screw using a phillips head screwdriver.
❺ Repeat steps one through four on the opposite parking brake
bracket. Figure 3.6
ATTACH THE PARKING BRAKE
❶ Press the brake buon in at the boom of the square tube
next to brake bracket. Insert the brake bracket up into the
square tube. The buon on the square tube will snap into one
of the boom holes of the parking brake bracket. Figure 3.5
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Figure 3.5 Figure 3.6
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2
3
4

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USING THE PARKING BRAKE
Avoid injury. Always engage the parking brakes when stopping,
releasing the handle or loading or unloading children.
Parking brake On
Parking brake O
Note: Only use the parking brake while in the stroller mode.
❶ To set the parking brake, using your foot or hand, push down
on the brake bar located at the back of the trailer. Figure 3.7
❷ To release the parking brake, using your foot or hand, pull up
on the brake bar. Figure 3.8
Figure 3.7 Figure 3.8
WARNING!

ATTACH THE BUMPER GUARD
❶ Snap the front, right ap of the trailer bumper guard to the
underside of the frame. Figure 3.9
❷ Snap the top of the ap to the side of the trailer wall.
ATTACH THE CANOPY
❸Place the canopy over the canopy frame Figure 3.9
❹Fasten the three snaps on the front, back and top of the
canopy to the side walls (six snaps total).
❺ Aach the hook and loop fasteners to the canopy to the strips
on the front and back of the frame walls.
❻ If you are not using the weather shield roll it up into the bands
at the top of the canopy.
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Figure 3.9
3
4
4
4
55
2
1
6

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 3.10
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 3.10
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Figure 3.11Figure 3.10
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3
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AT TACH THE WHEEL S
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 3.12
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 3.13
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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 3.12 Figure 3.13
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 3.14
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2
Figure 3.14

• Do not use the Stroller with inline or roller skates.
• When using the front stroller wheel, wrap the safety strap
around the tow bar so it doesn’t interfere with the front
wheel operaon.
If you want to use the trailer as a stroller, follow the steps below to
convert the trailer from bicycle mode to stroller mode. Figure 3.15
❶ Slide the front wheel bracket onto the end of the tow bar.
❷ Align the hole on the front wheel bracket with the hole on the
tow bar.
❸ Insert the bolt through the front wheel bracket and tow bar.
❹ Insert the washer and the knob on the end of the bolt and
ghten the knob.
ATTACH THE STROLLER WHEEL
Figure 3.15
1
3
4
2
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If the handlebar is not securely in place it may fall o the trailer,
causing in the operator to lose control and result in serious
injury or death. Always check the handlebar is securely in place
before use of the trailer as a stroller.
❶ Loosen the knobs on each side of the handlebar Figure 3.16.
❷Attach the handlebar brackets to each side of the trailer body.
❸ Tighten the aachment knobs (both sides) unl they are rmly
in place. Figure 3.17
❹ Check the handlebar by pulling back and forth to ensure it is
securely aached to the frame.
ATTACH THE STROLLER HANDLEBAR
Figure 3.17Figure 3.16
2
3
1
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4 Trailer Aachment
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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