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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3
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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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8.3
Attaching the apron to the
carrycot
8.1 To t the apron, unzip the
lower part of the apron and
keep it in a safe place.
8.2 Place the apron over the top
of the carrycot and secure in
place using the velcro tabs.
8.3 Slide the apron ap clips over
the attachment points inside
the carrycot frame.
8.1
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Attaching the hood to the
carrycot
9.1 Attach the hood by pressing
the hood clips onto the slots
on either side of the carrycot
frame.
Slide the back of the Pioneer
hood over the rear edge of the
carrycot.
9.2 Your Pioneer hood can be
used in 3 positions. Fully open,
semi-open and fully covered.
9.1
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Attaching the bumper bar to
the carrycot or seat unit
10.1 Attach the bumper bar
by pressing the ends of
the bumper bar into the
attachment points of the
carrycot/seat unit frame.
Wait to hear them ‘click’ into
place. Lift gently to ensure the
bumper bar is locked in place.
Fold the apron ap over the
bumper bar to hold it in place.
10.2 To detach, press the bumper
bar release button on the
carrycot/seat unit frame with
one hand and pull the bumper
bar away from the connector
point with the other hand.
The bumper bar will rotate.
To detach both sides repeat
point (10.2) above. With
one side of the bumper bar
removed the carrycot/seat
unit is easily accessible.
THE BUMPER BAR MUST BE
SECURELY CONNECTED AT
ALL TIMES WHEN IN USE. THE
SAFETY OF YOUR CHILD IS YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY.
ALWAYS REMOVE YOUR CHILD
FROM THE SEAT UNIT BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO LIFT AND
REMOVE THE SEAT UNIT.
10.1
10.2
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Attaching the carrycot to your
chassis
11.1 To attach your Pioneer carrycot
to the Pioneer chassis hold the
carrycot above the chassis.
Locate the carrycot chassis
connector posts into the
attachment slots on the chassis.
Ensure that the carrycot ‘clicks’
into place. The carrycot should
be tted rearward facing.
Lift the carrycot gently by
the bumper bar to check the
carrycot has locked into place.
DO NOT ADD A MATTRESS OTHER
THAN THE ONE PROVIDED.
NEVER USE THIS CARRYCOT ON
A STAND.
Detaching the carrycot from your
chassis
11.2 With the Pioneer carrycot facing
you, pull both carrycot release
handles outwards and lift the
carrycot clear of the chassis.
Always ensure your bumper bar is
attached when your child is in the
carrycot.
This product is suitable for a child
who cannot sit up by itself, roll
over and can not push its self
up on its hands and knees. Max
weight of child: 9kg.
CAUTION: Only use replacement
parts supplied and approved by the
manufacturer.
11.1
11.2
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12.1 Using your liner and mattress
12.1 Your Pioneer Carrycot
mattress is removable.
Simply lift it out of the liner.
The mattress cover can be
hand washed. Remove the
foam mattress insert prior to
washing by opening the ap
on the back of the mattress
cover and removing the foam
mattress.
12.2 The Pioneer Carrycot has a
removable liner. Simply unzip
each end and release the
Velcro fastenings to remove it.
To t the liner and mattress
see preparation for use
(see 7.1 - 7. 4)
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13.1
13.2
Using your Pioneer as
a pushchair
Your Pioneer seat unit can
be tted to the chassis in
rearward-facing position
(infant facing you) or
forward-facing position
(infant facing away from
you). Follow (18.1) to attach the
seat unit to the chassis.
Attaching the hood to the
seat unit
13.1 First, slide the back of the
hood over the back of the seat
unit. Locate the slot in the
fabric at the back of the hood
and slide over the seat recline
adjustment lever.
13.2 Attach the hood by pressing
the hood clips onto the slots
on either side of the seat unit
frame. Note your Pioneer
pushchair has a function
where you have the option to
raise or lower the height of
the hood provided. The height
position can be adjusted by
connecting the hood to one
of the two height locations
provided. Velcro the lower
front corners of the hood onto
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Using your hood
11.1 Your Pioneer hood can be
used in 3 positions. Fully open,
semi-open and fully covered.
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Preparing the harness
15.1 The shoulder straps have 3
height positions. To adjust,
rst lift the ap on the back
of the seat unit. Thread the
harness buckle from the front
of the seat unit through to
the back of the seat unit and
allow the buckle to lay at
behind the seat securing the
shoulder strap in place.
Thread the harness through
the button hole in the seat
unit relative to the size of your
child, and secure the harness
buckle. (see 16.1).
THE HARNESS CAN FORM
LOOPS WHICH MAY BE A
STRANGULATION HAZARD.
NEVER LEAVE THE HARNESS
CONNECTED WHEN NOT FITTED
TO A CHILD IN THE PUSHCHAIR.
15.1
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Using the harness
ALWAYS USE THE CROTCH STRAP
IN COMBINATION WITH THE
WAIST AND SHOULDER STRAPS
16.1 To fasten the harness insert
both buckle clips into each
side of the buckle. Listen for
the ‘click’.
SECURE THE CHILD IN THE
HARNESS AT ALL TIMES.
16.2 To release the harness press
the button at the centre of
the buckle and pull apart.
The shoulder straps can be
unhooked from the buckle if
required.
16.3 Your harness is fully adjustable
by moving the slides (A), to
make tting easy. Your child
should always be harnessed
in and should never be left
unattended, even for short
periods of time.
Your Pioneer harness can be
adjusted for the size of your
child.
A
BB
A
16.1
16.2
16.3
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Using your apron
17.1 The Pioneer apron comes in
2 parts. Zip on the lower part
of the apron and slide the
apron over the bottom of the
seat unit.
17. 2 Clip the apron ap clips onto
the attachment points on
the inside of the seat frame.
Fold the apron ap over the
bumper bar to enclose and
secure your child.
Follow (10.1 - 10.2) to attach/
detach the bumper bar to the
seat unit.
17.1
17. 2