VALCOBABY Matrix Installation and operation manual

Thank you for purchasing a quality VALCO product. Please read and follow the instructions
outlined in this guide carefully. Familiarise yourself with the construction and safety features; be
sure that you understand all the warnings and safety guidelines before use.
Retain this guide in a safe place for future reference.
PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE
valco
baby since 1965
© Copyright VE 2009
Due to our policy of continuous product
development, this product is constantly
evolving. It is possible that some features or
procedures outlined here have changed since
this document was written.
If you are unsure of any procedure shown
here, please contact us via the web at
[e-mail] to obtain the most up
to date information before use. Include the
batch number, which can be found on a
sticker on the frame.
All pictures and diagrams herein are provided
for illustration purposes only. Actual product,
colour or fabric may vary. VALCO reserves the
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colour without notice or obligation to modify
any product previously purchased
FURTHER INFORMATION
In Australia/New Zealand
www.valco.com.au
www.valco.co.nz
In North America only
www.valcobaby.com
1800 610 7850
MATRIX
STROLLER

OPENING YOUR STROLLER
FIGURE A
1. If your frame is locked, lift the securing
strap off the rivet head on the stroller
frame.
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frame by lifting the handle upward.
3. The stroller frame will unfold from
beneath. Press down on the locking
hinge with your hand or foot to lock
the chassis open.
INSTALLING THE FRONT
SECTION
FIGURE B
4. Standing in front of the stroller,
lift the stroller by the front tubes, tilting
the front leg section upward toward you.
5. Insert each tube of the front footrest
section into the corresponding tube
at the front of the stroller frame.
6. One leg at a time, depress each spring
loaded button and further insert the
footrest into the stroller frame.
7. Continue to insert these tubes until
the footrest is fully locked into place
on both sides.
INSTALLING REAR AxLE
(BRAkES)
FIGURE C
8. With the brake levers facing AWAY from
the stroller, match the plastic housings
on the rear brake section with the rear
stroller legs.
9. One leg at a time, depress each spring
loaded button and further insert the
brake section into the stroller frame,
continue until the brake is fully locked
into place on both sides.
A
B
C
CLICK
2
3
5
6
9

INSERT REAR WHEELS
FIGURE D
10. Depressing the button in the centre hub
in the rear wheel, insert each wheel axle
in turn, into the wheel hub. Push the
wheel as far as it will go before releasing
the button. IMPORTANT: Pull each wheel
slightly back towards you to ensure that
it has fully engaged in the axle.
INSTALLING THE FRONT
WHEEL
FIGURE E
11. Tip the stroller upward on its rear wheels
with the front fork facing to you.
12. Line up the front wheel inside the front
fork making sure that each anchor
washer will be located on the outside of
either side of the fork.
13. Lift the wheel so that the axle engages
in each track at either side of the fork.
14. Gently turn each anchor washer so that
the tab rests inside the securing hole in
the fork.
15. Evenly tighten both sides of the axle so
that the wheel rests equally in the centre
of the fork.
INSTALL THE HOOd
FIGURE F
16. With a screwdriver, remove the screws
and protective covers from the tube.
17. Insert the hood tube end into each
corresponding holding tube and secure
each side with the screw.
D
E
F
PRESS
10
12
14
15
17 Fasten hood to
skirt with the
Velcro strips
found on the
hood and skirt

INSTALL THE BUMPER BAR
FIGURE G
18. Align the ends of the bumper bar with
the housing located on either side of
the seat.
19. Insert the ends into the housing. Keep
pushing until they lock into place.
IMPORTANT: Never lift your stroller
by the bumper bar.
AdjUSTING THE HANdLE
FIGURE H
20. To lower/raise the handle,
simultaneously press the release
buttons on either side of the handle
and move to the desired position.
USING THE SWIvEL WHEEL
FIGURE I
22. Your Swivel Wheel can be set in one
of three different positions.
23. The Full swivel mode allows 360º
swivel motion for maximum
maneuverability of your stroller.
24. The 45º Swivel mode allows for some
maneuverability of your stroller as the
wheel can operate in a restricted
radius and is recommended for use
with an optional toddler seat.
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in position.
G
H
I
TURN
KNOB
18
20
22

SECURING YOUR BRAkES
FIGURE J
26. With your foot, press down on the centre
of the brake lever to simultaneously
engage the brake in both wheels.
27. To release, simply lift the lever with your
foot. IMPORTANT: Always test that the
brakes are fully engaged by pushing the
stroller forward and backward.
YOUR RECLINING SYSTEM
FIGURE K
28. TO RECLINE: While squeezing the centre
release mechanism in a pincer action,
ease the seat down to the desired
position.
29. TO INCLINE: Place your hand at the
centre of the rear of the seat. Pull the
incline strap while gently pushing on the
rear of the seat until the desired position
has been reached.
TO SECURE YOUR CHILd IN
THE HARNESS
FIGURE L
Your child must ALWAYS be harnessed while
in the stroller.
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together to form one complete buckle.
31. Insert the completed buckle into the
Buckle Housing until it engages securely
in place.
32. Carefully adjust the harness straps to
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Sliders located on all Shoulder Straps,
Waist Straps and the Crotch Strap.
IMPORTANT: The harness should be
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enough so that the baby cannot wriggle
itself free of the straps but loose
enough so as not to cause the baby any
discomfort.
J
K
L
PRESS
DOWN HOLD
DOWN
PUSH
RELEASE
HOLD
CLICK
26
28 29
33b
33a 34
30 31

TO OPEN YOUR HARNESS
33. Press down on the Buckle Prongs (33a)
while simultaneously pushing
the release button (33b) in the centre
of the buckle.
34. Pull the buckles from the Buckle
Housing.
FOLdING YOUR STROLLER
FIGURE M
35. Fold the hood up against the handle.
36. Release the locking clamps at either side
of the stroller.
37. Simultaneously lift the secondary safety
catch and swing the handle forward.
FIGURE N
38. Holding the frame at the rear, press
down with your foot on the rear
basket tube. This will disengage the
side hinge locks.
39. Continue pushing the rear of the basket,
moving the rear wheels forward beneath
the frame.
40. You can lock the frame closed by
stretching the locking strap over the
frame, placing the metal catch over
the rivet on the chassis.
M
N
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38
39
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In Australia/New Zealand
www.valco.com.au
In North America only
www.valcobaby.com
1 800 610 7850
valco
baby since 1965
WARNING
• FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS.
• PUT ON ALL THE BRAKES WHENEVER YOU PARK THE PRAM/STROLLER.
• DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED.
• DO NOT CARRY EXTRA CHILDREN OR BAGS ON THIS PRAM/STROLLER.
• MAKE SURE CHILDREN ARE CLEAR OF ANY MOVING PARTS IF YOU ADJUST THE PRAM/STROLLER. OTHERWISE THEY MAY
BE INJURED.
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NEVER USE ON StAIRS OR ESCALAtORS.
• AlwAys use the tether strAp when the stroller is in use.
• the CorreCt use AnD MAintenAnCe oF this VehiCle Are essentiAl.
• Be sure thAt All ClAMps AnD BuCkles Are seCurely FixeD AnD in plACe BeFore use
• when in the stroller, your ChilD Must AlwAys weAr the sAFety hArness, CorreCtly FitteD AnD ADjusteD, At All
tiMes.
• the MAxiMuM weight oF the ChilD For whiCh this stroller wAs intenDeD is 20 kgs.
• CAn Be useD FroM A newBorn BABy onwArDs. A CoCoon, speCiAlly DesigneD to Be useD with A stroller, is
reCoMMenDeD when Any Fully reClining stroller is useD with A newBorn.
• neVer run with A newBorn BABy in Any prAM or stroller until the ChilD CAn sit up unAssisteD (ApproxiMAtely
6 Months).
• CheCk All pArts BeFore use For BreAkAge or FAtigue. DisContinue use iMMeDiAtely iF Any pArt is FounD to Be
DAMAgeD or Broken.
• MAxiMuM loAD oF BAskets: 3.5kgs.
• Do not CArry ADDitionAl ChilDren. this stroller is MAnuFACtureD For the use with one ChilD only
• AlwAys Be AwAre oF the risks proViDeD By Fire AnD other signiFiCAnt sourCes oF heAt suCh As rADiAtors, etC.
whiCh MAy Be in the iMMeDiAte ViCinity oF your stroller.
• it MAy Be unsAFe to use Any ACCessories other thAn VAlCo BABy ApproVeD ones.
• this proDuCt is intenDeD For DoMestiC use only. it is not intenDeD For CoMMerCiAl use.
Should the chassis become wet, dry off promptly before storing. If this pram is used near the ocean or salted
roads, spray the chassis and seat frame with water and dry. We recommend a rust inhibiting product should be
used to prevent rust and fatigue on metal parts.
We recommend that you wipe down axles and lubricate the wheels every 3 months. Sand and dirt can grind
down axles, if you live near the beach or in a dusty environment you must wipe down the axles and wheels then
lubricate them monthly.
AXLES ARE BEST LUBRICATED WITH GREASE OR PETROLEUM JELLY. MOVING PARTS ARE BEST LUBRICATED
WITH SILICONE BASED PRODUCTS. DO NOT USE OIL BASED PRODUCTS.