Technibilt Caroline’s Cart Installation manual

SHOPPING CARTS I SAFETY
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Prior to use and to reduce risk, Technibilt strongly recommends that it is the obligation of
the owner and user to read and follow consistently, all safety and operating instructions
published in this brochure.
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Caroline’s Cart Safety and Operating Manual

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WARNING
APPLY FRONT TWO WHEEL BRAKES
& REAR BRAKE BEFORE SEATING
AND REMOVING OCCUPANT. DO
NOT STEP OR STAND ON
PLATFORM.
LOCK UNLOCK
WARNING
ONLY USE CART SEAT FOR SPECIAL NEEDS OCCUPANT
AGE OVER 48 MONTHS AND 35-250 LBS
OCCUPANT CAN FALL OUT OF CART AND SUFFER SERIOUS INJURY
• ALWAYS lock ALL 3 brakes before seating and removing ocupant
• ALWAYS rotate handles upright when seating or removing occupant
• ALWAYS buckle up occupant in cart seat and fasten securely
• ALWAYS rotate handles down when pushing the cart
STAY with your occupant at all times DO NOT use your own personal
infant carrier
DO NOT allow children to ride in
basket or on platform
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
The intended use of a Caroline’s Cart is for transporting a special needs individual while
shopping for retail goods. The following safety suggestions are recommended.
• The age and weight restrictions for the seat occupant of
a Caroline’s Cart is over 48 months and 35 lbs to 250 lbs.
• Apply front two wheel brakes and rear center brake be-
fore seating or removing occupant.
• Only place occupant in the seat area. (One occupant per
cart).
• Strap the occupant into the seat using the 5 point safety
harness seatbelt. Please read the instructions that are
sewn into the strap of the seatbelt.
• Release all brakes before moving the cart after the occu-
pant is safely seated and the safety harness is buckled.
• Do not permit children to ride in the basket or on the
lower platform of Caroline’s Cart.
• Do not allow children to climb on the cart platform or into
the cart basket.
• Do not leave the occupant unattended.
• Caroline’s Cart should only be pushed by an adult and
the occupant should only be seated as illustrated in this
safety brochure.
• Caroline’s Cart should not be overloaded and the load
should be properly distributed as you shop.
• Educate your employees when and how to intervene if
they observe unsafe use of a Caroline’s Cart.
• Educate the customer on how to use Caroline’s Cartbe-
fore use.
Warning Statements Located
on Cart
CART STORAGE AND STORE ACCESS
• Caroline’s Cart should be located and stored inside the store at a designated area.
• Caroline’s Cart storage area should be clean and dry.
• Parking lots and access ramps should be properly maintained and free of debris at all times.
• Caroline’s Cart should not be dropped or pushed off of curbs.
• Customers and employees should always use the access ramp from the parking lot to the store when
operating this cart
CAROLINE’S CART
SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL

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INSTRUCTONS FOR PROPER OCCUPANT SEATING AND
OPERATION OF CAROLINE’S CART CART
1.) Apply front two wheel brakes &
rear brake before seating the occu-
pant. Do not step or stand on cart
cart platform.
2.) Turn up handles to open. 3.) Place occupant into seat. Do
not stand or step on platform..
4.) Buckle up occupant in cart seat and fasten securely. See seatbelt instructions below.
Secure the chest belt by inserting
one end into the other.
Secure the belt between the legs
by inserting the two ends of the
chest harness into the buckle. Pull the red loops for a snug t.
WHEN THE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE IS COMPLETE AND YOU ARE READY TO REMOVE THE OCCUPANT
AND UNLOAD YOUR CART YOU MUST:
• Apply the back and both front brakes
• Turn both handles up
• Unbuckle the occupant
• Remove the occupant
• Unload your purchased items from the cart
• Release all brakes
• Turn handles down
• Return the cart to the store for storage
5.) Place handles down. 6.) Release front two wheel brakes
and rear brake before moving the
cart.
7.) Cart is ready for shopping.
CAROLINE’S CART
SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL

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CAROLINE’S CART
SAFETY AND OPERATING MANUAL
Maintenance & Safety Inspection Recommendations
Due to normal wear and tear of Caroline’s Carts, it is imperative that routine inspections and preventative main-
tenance be performed to assure continued safe operation of your carts. We recommend Caroline’s Carts be
inspected, cleaned, and if necessary, repaired a minimum of every six months by a qualied service company.
Simple visual inspections by store personnel should be performed daily on all carts. Remove Caroline’s Cart
from service, if it is found to be damaged or if it fails one or more safety inspection criteria until repair or
replacement can be made.
Daily Visual Inspection
Checklist
Periodic Physical Inspection
by Service Company
• Seat Belts: Damaged or missing.
• Wheels/Casters: Damaged or missing.
• Cart condition: Bent or broken parts.
• Plastic accessories: Damaged or missing.
• Brakes: Damaged or missing. See photo below.
• Check warning stickers. (See page two)
• A qualied service company will have a specic
procedure for inspecting and repairing shopping
carts. The procedure should include, but not
be limited to, the following recommendations.
Parts should be repaired or replaced as required.
All carts should show proof of inspection. (i.e.
inspection sticker)
• Check the overall cart condition. Check for bro-
ken welds, bent parts, and missing parts. Assure
that all moving parts are working properly.
• Check seat belts. Assure all seat belts are work-
ing correctly and are properly secured to carts.
Replace belts every 3 years.
• Check wheels and casters. Casters and wheels
should swivel and turn freely. Assure casters and
wheels are properly secured to carts.
• Keep carts clean.
• Check for missing or damaged accessories.
• Check and test all three brakes to ensure all are
working properly.
FRONT WHEEL BRAKES
REAR BRAKE
We recommend that a copy of the Safety and Operating
Manual be kept on le or displayed within your facility.
Technibilt is not responsible for aftermarket additions to
carts, maintenance performed by outside contractors or
for refurbishment work performed on carts by any refur-
bishment company.
Your satisfaction is important to Technibilt Wanzl.
If you have any comments or questions, write to:
Customer Service contact:
Technibilt, Ltd.
PO Box 310
Newton, North Carolina 28658
Phone: [phone]