Silver Cross Pioneer User manual

Pioneer
Pushchair and Carrycot

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These instructions are important.
Read these instructions before use
and keep them for future reference.
Your child’s safety may be aected if
you do not follow these instructions.
Your Pioneer Pushchair is a high
quality Silver Cross product. It meets
current safety standards and care
and regular light maintenance will
ensure long service.
This pushchair is suitable from birth
up to 9kg with the Carrycot and
from 6 months, up to 25 kg using
the Seat Unit.
If somebody unfamiliar is using your
Pioneer Pushchair always ensure
that they read these instructions
carefully so that they understand
how the product works best.
The Pioneer Pushchair is designed
and tested to be used with the
Pioneer Carrycot and the Simplicity
Car Seat (sold separately)
THE SAFETY OF YOUR CHILD IS YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY.
Contents
First check all your parts have been
supplied. Your Pioneer pushchair
includes:
1.1 Seat Unit with Harness
1.2 Bumper Bar
1.3 Chassis
1.4 Front Wheels
1.5 Rain Cover
1.6 Cup Holder
1.7 Carrycot Outer
1.8 Carrycot Liner
1.9 Carrycot Mattress
1.1 1.2
1.3
1.4
1.6
1.7 1.8
1.5
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Preparation for use
Remove all packaging material
from your Pioneer pushchair.
To use your Pioneer pushchair
from birth you must use the
Pioneer Carrycot (included)
Pioneer chassis
2.1 Attach the front wheels by
inserting the axles into the
Pioneer frame until they ‘click’
into position.
2.2 Release the folding lock and
lift the handle upwards.
CHECK THE WHEEL IS SECURE BY
PULLING GENTLY DOWNWARDS.
CHECK THAT THE CARRYCOT
OR SEAT UNIT OR CAR SEAT
ATTACHMENT DEVICES ARE
CORRECTLY ENGAGED BEFORE
USE.
2.1
2.2
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Pioneer chassis
2.3 Continue to lift the handle
upwards until the frame
‘clicks’ and locks into position.
Always check that the frame
is secure.
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Using the brake
ALWAYS APPLY THE PARKING
BRAKE WHEN YOU ARE
STANDING STILL.
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ALWAYS APPLY THE BREAK
WHEN PLACING AND REMOVING
THE CHILD.
3.1 To engage the brake, press
down on the red brake pedal.
Listen for the ‘click’.
NOTE: Always check that
your brake is fully engaged by
gently rocking the pushchair.
To disengage the brake, gently
press down on the green
brake release button. Rock the
pushchair backwards before
moving forward.
3.1
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Operating the swivel wheels
Your Pioneer chassis has lockable
front swivel wheels. We advise
locking the front wheels if pushing
the pushchair straight ahead for a
long period.
4.1 Rotate the swivel release lever
sideways to lock the wheels
into the xed position.
Always apply brake when
placing and removing children.
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Operating the height adjustable
handle
Your Pioneer has a 4-position
handle height.
5.1 Press and hold the handle
height adjustment/folding
button.
5.2 Slide the handle up or down
to required height and release
the adjustment button. The
handle will lock and ‘click’ into
place.
CAUTION: Before making any
adjustments to your pushchair,
ensure the brake is engaged.
5.2
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Folding your Pioneer chassis
NOTE: To ensure your Pioneer
chassis folds correctly remove all
items from the shopping basket
before attempting to fold.
NOTE: If using as a travel system
(with a car seat) or pram (with
Pioneer carrycot) please ensure
each part has been removed
before folding.
Your Pioneer chassis can be
folded with the seat unit attached
and in forward- facing, upright
position. In all other positions it
is recommended to remove the
seat unit.
6.1 Ensure the swivel wheels are
locked (see 4.1)
6.2 Engage the brake pedal
(see 3.1)
6.1
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Folding your Pioneer chassis
6.3 Press and hold the fold release
button. Pull the fold release
triggers towards you. Push the
handle downwards gently and
lower the handle downwards
until the fold lock engages.
Lift the handle upwards gently
to ensure that the chassis is
folded correctly.
TO AVOID POSSIBLE INJURY OR
DAMAGE, ALWAYS ENSURE THE
STORAGE LATCH HAS BEEN
ENGAGED BEFORE LIFTING THE
PRAM/STROLLER.
CARRY THE PRAM USING THE
MAIN HANDLE, ONCE STORAGE
LATCH HAS BEEN ENGAGED.
DUE CARE SHOULD BE
TAKEN WHEN FOLDING AND
UNFOLDING THIS PUSHCHAIR.
PLEASE ENSURE FOLDING
MECHANISMS ARE KEEP CLEAR
TO AVOID POSSIBLE FINGER
ENTRAPMENTS OR INJURIES TO
PARTS OF THE BODY.
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Using your Pioneer from birth
with the carrycot
Preparing the carrycot for use
Remove all packaging material
from your Pioneer carrycot.
7.1 First erect the carrycot outer.
Lay the carrycot outer down
with the frame upper most.
Press the 2x metal bars into
the locators on internal base
of carrycot. A small groove in
the locator holds the frame in
position.
7. 2 Attach the carrycot liner to
the carrycot outer. Fasten
each inner zip. There is one at
each end of the liner.
7. 3 Pass the two D-shaped parts
of the liner between the liner
and the outer and fasten the
Velcro patches to secure the
liner in place.
7.4 Place the mattress into the
base of the liner.
DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CHILD
UNATTENDED.
NEVER USE THE CARRYCOT ON A
STAND.
DO NOT LET OTHER CHILDREN
PLAY UNATTENDED NEAR THE
CARRYCOT.
7.1
7. 2
7. 3
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