VALCOBABY ORION 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 stroller 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
STROLLER
© Copyright VE 2008
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 inf[email protected] to
obtain the most up to date information before
use. Include the batch number, which can be
found on a sticker the stroller frame.
All pictures and diagrams herein are provided
for illustration purposes only. Actual product,
colour or fabric may vary. VALCO reserves the
right to modify or alter any specication or
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
ORION/TITAN

assembly
FIGURE A
1. Remove the carton contents carefully. Dispose of any
packaging materials thoughtfully.
Release the locking clamp by lifting it outward off the
rivet (1a). Grasping the front bar with one hand and the
handle with the other, push them carefully apart until you
hear the frame click into place.
2. Engage the primary locking mechanism by pressing
down (with your hand or foot) on the joint.
FIGURE B
3. Identify both front (3a - wheel locking rim on housing)
and rear (3b - brake levers on top of the wheel housing)
wheels before use.
4. Insert the rear wheels onto the frame at (4). Be sure
that the brake levers are facing outside, away from
the stroller frame.
5. Insert the front wheels onto the frame at (5). Push the
front wheel release button inwards whilst pushing the
wheel onto the frame until you hear it click into place.
WARNING: Be sure that all the wheels click securely
into place.
FIGURE C - HOOD
6. Attach the hood by rmly pressing the clamps on either
side onto the inside of the stroller frame (5).
7. Secure the top of the hood to the frame by wrapping the
velcro around the frame tube and securing.
YOUR STROLLER IS NOW READY FOR USE.
OPeNING/FOlDING yOUR sTROlleR
FIGURE D
1. Fold your hood back up against the handles.
2. Standing behind your stroller, lift the primary safety lock
with your foot or hand.
3. With your foot, press down on the secondary locking
device and simultaneously push the handles forward.
4. Continue pressing down on the handles till they meet the
wheels.
5. Lock the stroller into the closed position by using the
locking handle found on the side of the frame.
A
B
4
C
D
1a
2
3a
3b
5
6
7
2
3
4
5
5

UsING yOUR bRakes
FIGURE E
1. To lock, simply press down on the rear of each brake
lever until the brake pin engages into the wheel cog.
2. To unlock, release the brake pin from the wheel cog by
lifting the brake lever.
ALWAYS CHECK THAT THE BRAKE PIN HAS ENGAGED IN THE
WHEEL COG BY TESTING THAT THE WHEEL CANNOT ROTATE.
RemOvING/INsTallING yOUR FRONT baR
FIGURE F
1. Press the side button (1) while simultaneously pulling at
the front bar until it separates from the housing.
2. Repeat this procedure with the other side.
3. Reverse the process to re-insert the front bar.
ADJUSTING THE FOOTREST
4. Simultaneously press the two buttons located on each
side inwards until the footrest is at the desired position.
aDjUsTING The seaT
FIGURE G
The new recline system offers an almost innite amount
of seat adjustments:
1.RECLINE: While squeezing the centre release
mechanism pull gently down to ease the seatiease the
seat into the desired position.
2. INCLINE: Squeeze the center release mechanism and
grasp the incline strap with your other hand.
3. Pull the incline strap (3) while gently pushing on the rear
of the seat until the desired position has been reached.
Always test that the seat is securely locked in place
before use.
UsING yOUR haRNess
FIGURE H
Your VALCO pram is tted with a 5 point safety harness
system. Your child MUST always be harnessed while in the
stroller.
TO SECURE YOUR CHILD IN THE HARNESS:
1.Insert Buckles (A) and (B) into either side of the Buckle
Housing (C). Keep inserting until they click into place
securely.
2.Carefully adjust the harness straps to snugly t your
child by adjusting the Sliders (D) located on allShoulder
Straps, Waist Straps and Crotch Strap.The harness
should be snugly tted to the baby’s body, tight enough
so that the baby cannot wriggle itself free of the straps
but loose enough so as not to cause the baby any
discomfort.
TO OPEN THE HARNESS:
1.Release the Buckle Prongs – Squeeze on the top and
bottom prongs simultaneously and pull apart from the
Buckle Housing.
This process may be difcult as your buckle system has
been designed to meet very stringent safetystandards to
ensure that a child cannot release the harness unaided.
E
F
H
PRESS
PULL
3
A
B
G
1
1
4
C
1

WaRNINGs
Your child’s safety is your responsibility ………
• Be sure to check that all hinges, clamps and buckles are securely xed and in place before use.
• Check all parts for breakage or fatigue before use. Discontinue immediately if any part is found to
be damaged or broken.
• The maximum weight of the child for which this stroller is intended is 15 kg’s.
• Exceeding the recommended load may cause this unit to become unstable.
• Care MUST be taken when folding the stroller to prevent nger entrapments.
• NEVER jog with a newborn baby in any pram or stroller. This stroller is not suitable to be used when
running or roller blading.
• ALWAYS ensure that the child is clear of all moving parts when adjusting the stroller.
• If your child is in the seat, ensure that the child is properly supported before adjusting the backrest.
• ALWAYS engage the brake system when the stroller is at rest.
• NEVER leave any child unattended in the stroller.
• NEVER use on escalators or stairs.
• When in the stroller the child must ALWAYS wear the safety harness, correctly tted and adjusted.
• DO NOT hang shopping bags from the handle as this may affect the stroller’s stability.
• Always use the basket provided. The maximum weight in the basket is 5 kg’s (4.4 lbs).
• Do not carry additional children in the stroller. It may be unsafe to use any accessories other than
VALCO approved ones.
• NEVER allow the stroller to be used as a toy.
• NEVER allow your child to stand up in the stroller.
• Although the chassis is strong, it will be weakened when descending steps/curbs with the back wheels only.
• ALWAYS be aware of the risks provided by re and other signicant sources of heat such as radiators etc.
which may be in the immediate vicinity of your stroller.
• This product is intended for domestic use only. It is not intended for commercial use.
CaRe & maINTeNaNCe
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 bear the beach or in a dusty environment you must wipe down the axles and wheels
then lubricate them monthly.
The seat fabrics may be washed by gently sponging with mild soap in warm water. Dry naturally.
AXLES ARE BEST LUBRICATED WITH GREASE OR PETROLEUM JELLY. MOVING PARTS ARE BEST LUBRICATED
WITH SILICONE BASED PRODUCTS. DO NOT USE OIL BASED PRODUCTS.
In Australia/New Zealand
www.valco.com.au
www.valco.co.nz
In North America only
www.valcobaby.com
1 800 610 7850