Silver Cross 2003 Kensington User manual

THE KENSINGTON COACH BUILT PRAM
IMPORTANT: KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Please read these instructions carefully before using new pram.
Keep them in a safe place so that you may use them in the future.
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When your pram is first purchased, the body, chassis and wheels are packed separately.
Remove all packaging before putting the pram together.
This pram has not been designed for use as a carrycot/pram. It should only be folded for
transportation or storage.
FITTING THE WHEELS
Always check that the parking device is in the OFF position before trying to fit the wheels
or the parking device wire will be damaged.
Lift the lever ‘A’ of the parking device so that it is the OFF position.
A
BC
Turn the chassis on its side. Pull out the metal tab ‘B’ on the wheel and slide it onto the
wheel axle ‘C’.
Lift the wheel until the metal tab ‘B’ clicks into place. The wheel should be held firmly in
position.
Repeat for the other three wheels.
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UNFOLDING THE CHASSIS
ATTACHING THE PRAM BODY TO THE CHASSIS
Stand the chassis on its wheels.
Ensure the metal ring ‘E’ is clear of the safety catch ‘F’. Pull the handle ‘D’ up and back
towards you until it clicks into place.
Slide the metal rings ‘E’ over the metal frame.
NEVER try to attach the body of the pram to the chassis with the child inside. It is
recommended that two people lift the pram into position.
Check that the parking device is in the
ON position (see Parking Device).
Check that the metal clips ‘G’ are in the
open position as shown.
Lift the pram body ‘H’ by the carrying
handles ‘J’ and lower it onto the chassis.
Check that the body locates with the
metal clips ‘G’ on both sides.
D
GGH
J
E
F
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ATTACHING THE PRAM BODY TO THE CHASSIS (continued)
THE BACKREST
Close the metal clips ‘G’ as shown.
Check that the body is fastened securely on the chassis before placing your child inside.
NEVER leave the pram body on the chassis without fastening the clips.
Place your child in the pram and fasten
the safety harness. (see Safety Harness).
The backrest ‘K’ may be fixed in either the
lying or sitting position.
Always check that the backrest support is
placed firmly against the stops ‘L’.
G
KL
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THE SAFETY HARNESS
THE HOOD AND APRON
To open the hood, push down on the levers ‘J’.
Fit the apron around the contour of the pram body and fasten the press studs on either side
of the pram. To hold the storm flap in place, loop the metal fastener ‘O’ over the nut ‘P’
on either side of the hood.
Adjust the harness to fit the child
comfortably but securely.
Attach the safety harness to the metal
loops ‘M’ on the inside of the pram.
Ensure that the opening clasp is at
the rear of the child.
Adjust the harness so that the child cannot
stand or the child may fall from the pram.
Please remember that a safety
harness is not a substitute for adult
supervision of a child or young
baby.
CAUTION – Be sure that all parts of the child’s body and clothing are clear
of any moving parts of the pram.
M
JO
P
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FOLDING THE CHASSIS
THE PARKING DEVICE
Always take your child out of the pram before folding.
Always use the parking device when the pram is stationary.
To operate the parking device push down
on the lever ‘A’.
To release the parking device, lift the
lever ‘A’.
When folding the chassis with the body in position, take care to ensure the pushing handle
does not mark or rub the front of the hood.
Whenever possible remove the body from the chassis before folding.
To avoid damage during transportation
or storage, remove the wheels by pulling
out the metal tab ‘B’ and slide the wheel
off the axle.
G
B
A
A
F
E
Unfasten the metal clips ‘G’ and lift
the pram body clear of the chassis.
Lift the metal rings ‘E’.
Pull the safety catch ‘F’ up towards
you. At the same time push the handle
away and down until it rests on the
chassis.
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SAFETY NOTES
Your new pram is a high quality Silver Cross product. It meets current safety standards and
with current use and maintenance should give good service. If however you should have
any problems with your pram, please contact your Silver Cross retailer who will take
appropriate action.
WARNING: Do not leave your child unattended in this pram.
The child MUST always wear a safety harness, correctly fitted and adjusted. When fitting a
mattress do not reduce the depth inside the pram to less than 6.5 inches.
WARNING: Do not carry more than one child in this pram. You should never carry
another child in a seat on top of the pram.
Do not hang shopping bags or other objects from the handle. This may cause the pram to
tip up. Extra shopping or luggage should only be carried in the tray and should not exceed
eleven pounds in weight evenly distributed.
Do not place items, bags of shopping, for example, in the pram unit, as it will cause it to
become unstable.
Never fit any accessories or spare parts other than those supplied or recommended by
Silver Cross.
If anyone other than the owner is going to use the pram, (i.e. Grandparent/Childminder)
please show them how to use it correctly. Be sure that all parts of the child‘s body and
clothes are clear of any moving parts of the pram.
WARNING: Avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out. Always use seat harness.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
FABRICS
DO NOT WASH any fabric parts of your pram. This will damage the fabric. Sponge
gently with lukewarm water. Do not use chemicals or biological detergents. Rinse well
with clean water to avoid staining.
Always allow to dry naturally, away from sunlight.
Keep the hood fully open and the apron in place until completely dry.
Whilst we choose the very best fabrics available with PVC backing, water may still Creep
up the fabric and enter the pram body around the hood and apron. We cannot therefore
guarantee our cot/pram bodies to be 100% waterproof.
VINYL
Sponge the lining with lukewarm soapy water. Wipe dry with a soft cloth. Do not use
polish or detergent which may damage the quality of the vinyl.
PAINTWORK
Polish the paintwork with any well known brand of liquid wax. Always follow instructions
on the container.
BRIGHT METALWORK
Clean regularly with chrome polish to reduce the possibility of rust forming.
WHEELS
Oil the wheels lightly from time to time, this will keep your pram running smoothly.
Wipe the axles clean and smear a light grease before refitting the wheels.
GENERAL CARE
Always check your pram for signs of wear. Oil moving parts regularly. Check that all nuts
and screws are tight.
SILVER CROSS (UK) LIMITED
NESFIELD HOUSE, BROUGHTON HALL, SKIPTON BD23 3AN
WWW.SILVERCROSS.CO.UK
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