Tern Captain's Chair User manual

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Captain’s Chair
Carrying Rear Passengers
In order to safely transport rear passengers, please check the following points and ensure your bike is equipped with the proper
accessories.
Check Local Regulations
It may be illegal to carry passengers on a bike in your area even if it has been designed or
configured to do so. Check your local regulations before carrying passengers.
Check Max Gross Vehicle Weight Limits
Please follow and check your bike’s manual for information about maximum gross vehicle weight. (Maximum gross
vehicle weight is the total weight of the bike, rider, passenger, accessories, and cargo.) Most riders can comfortably
carry 80% of their weight. You should determine if you are comfortable carrying that much weight.
Wear a Helmet
Rider and rear passenger(s) are strongly advised to wear an approved helmet.
Do NOT Leave Children Unattended
Do not allow your children to climb onto the bike nor leave your children unattended on the bike, even if it is on the kickstand. Wriggling children
can upset the balance of the bike and a fall may result in serious injuries.
Use Proper Equipment
The bike needs to have the following accessories installed in order to safely transport rear passenger(s).
Follow Installation Procedures
Check to ensure accessories have been correctly installed and securely fastened before riding.
Use Accessories Properly
Our seating accessories are strictly for sitting. Using them to lift the bike will damage the frame and acces-
sory.
Our rear handhold accessories are strictly for passengers to hold. Adding substantial weight on the top of
or using the rear passenger handlebars to lift the bike will cause undue stress on the seatpost and handle-
bar.
Our foot support accessories are strictly for passenger use when SEATED. Standing on them is unsafe and
may permanently damage the frame.
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1. Seating. Purpose-built rear seating, chosen according to the
passenger’s needs
2. Handhold. Something for the passenger to hold on to, oth-
er than the bike itself
3. Foot support. Fixed platforms or dedicated foot pegs on
both sides of the bike
4. Foot and leg protection. Something to prevent feet and
legs from getting caught in the spinning wheel
The illustrations above show a mix of suggested gear to safely carry passengers. Your combination of passenger accessories may
differ depending on your needs. To learn more about to safely carry passengers on your bike, visit ternbicycles.com/support.
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available passenger
seating accessories
Carrying Cargo
1. Install the Sidekick Joyride Bars (sold separately).
2. Remove the Seat Pad and insert boxes or crates.
LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION: This Product comes with a ONE (1) YEAR Limited Warranty from the date of retail purchase by the
original end-user. If a material or workmanship defect arises and a valid claim is received within the Warranty Period, this Product will be replaced.
Mobility Holdings cannot be held liable for damages to personal property due to misuse or improper care and maintenance. This Product Warranty
does not, under any circumstance, cover the replacement or cost of any third party product used with or connected to the Product.
Tern, the Tern Werd (logotype), the Tern Berd (device), GSD, HSD, Captain’s Chair, and Sidekick used alone or in combination are trade names, trade
devices or registered trademarks of Mobility Holdings, Ltd.
© 2023. Tern is a trademark of Mobility Holdings, Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
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Captain’s Chair
• Captain’s Chair
• Seat Pad
• M6 x 25 mm screw x 4
• M6 x 16 mm washer x 4
• M6 x 13 mm washer x 4
• M6 nylon nut x 4
Installation
Tools required (not included): 4 mm Allen Wrench, 10 mm Wrench
How to Install the Captain’s Chair
Add anti-seize lubricant to the tip of the bolts before securing the nuts. If anti-seize lubricant
is not available, apply any standard lubricant to reduce friction and prevent thread galling.
How to Install the Seat Pad
Where to Attach a Pannier
Adding extra rear lights is highly recommended if the bike’s lights are covered by the pannier.
Installing a Bottle Cage or Lock
What’s Included
10 mm
4 mm
9 Nm - 10 Nm
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How to Widen the Opening
If the Captain’s Chair is used with the Sidekick Joyride Bars, the distance between the two accessories may be too narrow for a passenger. The upper
railing of the Captain’s Chair can be shortened to enlarge the space. Please visit your dealer for assistance.
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