VALCOBABY TRI MODE EX Installation and operation manual

Thank you for purchasing a quality Valco Baby 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.
Important: Please read the following instructions carefully before assembling this product. Retain this
guide in a safe place for future reference.
PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE
valco
baby
© 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
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obtain the most up to date information
before use. Include the batch number,
which can be found on a sticker on the
frame.
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provided for illustration purposes only.
Actual product, colour or fabric may vary.
Valco Baby reserves the right to modify
or alter any specication or colour
without notice or obligation to modify
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In North America only
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1800 610 7850
TRI MODE EX

assembly
FIGURE A
1. Remove the stroller from the carton and dispose
of all packaging thoughtfully including the black
rubber protectors on either side of the brake bar
and front wheel protector. The front wheel forks,
rear wheels, front bar and hood all need to be
installed prior to use.
2. Lay the stroller at on the oor and carefully cut
any cable ties which hold the frame.
3. Lift the handle upward to a vertical position.
FIGURE B
4. Lift the front wheel housing upward so that the
stroller frame unfolds from beneath.
5. Press down on the basket side locking
hinge with your hand or foot.
6. Secure the frame closed by swinging the
fold latches (located on both sides of the
frame) and fully engaging them tightly onto
the frame.
IMPORTANT WARNING: ALWAYS TEST
THAT ALL LATCHES ARE SECURELY
ENGAGED BEFORE USE.
ReaR WHeels
FIGURE C
7. Pressing on it’s centre hub button, insert the
Super Quick Release (SQR) axle through the
outside of the metal hub in each wheel.
IMPORTANT : INSERT THROUGH THE OUTSIDE OF
THE WHEEL, THE SIDE WHICH DOES NOT HAVE
THE BLACK BRAKE COG
8. Continue pressing the hub button and insert the
protruding long axle into the tube opening at the
rear of the stroller chassis; repeat this step for the
other side.
FIGURE D
9. To remove the wheel simply press the button in
the centre of the wheel hub and simultaneously
pull the wheel outward.
If your brakes do not engage, check to see that the nylon
brake cogs are on the INSIDE of each wheel when it is
attached to the chassis. If not, remove the wheel and
SQR axle and re-insert the SQR axle from the other side
of the wheel, so that the cog will be on the inside of the
wheel.
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THe FRONT baR
FIGURE E
10. Remove the plugs from the nylon housing at either side of the
stroller frame by pressing each inner “release button” and
pulling the plug upward. (Retain for future use, plugs must be
inserted if the bar is removed and the housings are not in use
for a Valco Baby approved accessory)
11. Insert the bar ends into the nylon housing located on either
side of the frame. Be sure that the bar is securely engaged
12. Adjust the front bar by simultaneously pressing the buttons
and swivelling the bar (forward or backward). NEVER use your
stroller with the front bar in the lowest position. This position is
ONLY for use when folding the stroller!
13. To remove the front bar: Feeling the side of the nylon housing
that sits below the frame at each side (facing inward), locate the
release “button.”
14. Press the release button inward while simultaneously pushing
upward on the bar housing. Repeat for the other side.
IMPORTANT WARNING: THE FRONT BAR IS NOT
A RESTRAINING DEVICE. ALWAYS RE-INSERT
THE PLUGS INTO THE HOUSING WHEN THERE IS
NOTHING INSERTED.
FRONT WHeel FORKs
FIGURE F
Your stroller utilizes our TRI-MODE™ front swivel system:
15. To install the front fork, rotate the TRI-MODE selection dial to
the centre (45°) position.
16. Tilt the stroller frame upward on the rear wheels.
17. Insert the fork shaft into the TRI-MODE housing till it “clicks”
into place.
To remove the front fork:
18. Rotate the TRI-MODE selection dial to the centre (45°)
position.
19. Tilt the stroller frame upward on the rear wheels.
20. Press the centre release button. The fork will then be released,
pull the forks downward to remove
sWIVel sysTem
FIGURE G
The TRI-MODE™ swivel system is as exible as it is functional over
a variety of terrains and uses.
21. LOCK: This position is best for use on extremely rough or soft
terrain such as sand etc which inhibit wheel swivel. To lock your
wheel, rotate the dial to the “LOCK” position. Swivel the wheel
around till it locks into position.
22. O: The central position locks the wheel into a tight 45° swivel
arc. This provides more stability for use with a toddlerseat or
when going down inclines.
23. SWIVEL: This position allows full, unfettered swivel action.
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS TEST THAT THE FORK IS
SECURELY ENGAGED IN THE HOUSING.
FOlDING yOUR sTROlleR
FIGURE H
24. Fold the hood back up against the handle.
25. Release the locking clamps at either side of the stroller.
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FOlDING yOUR sTROlleR cont’d.
FIGURE I
26. Simultaneously lift the secondary safety catch and
swing the handle forward.
FIGURE J
27. Holding the frame at the rear, press down with your
foot on the rear basket tube. This will disengage the
basket side hinge locks.
28. Continue pressing on the rear of the basket, moving
the rear wheels forward beneath the frame.
FIGURE K
29. You can lock the frame closed by stretching the locking
strap over the frame, placing the catch over the rivet on
the chassis.
OPeNING yOUR sTROlleR
FIGURE L
30. To open, unhook the frame locking strap reversing the
previous step.
31. Holding on to the side of the footrest, with your foot
stopping the rear wheels, lift the handle so that the
frame begins to unfold.
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OPeNING yOUR sTROlleR cont’d
FIGURE M
32. Press down on the side locking hinges (on the basket)
to lock the frame in the open position.
33. Secure the handle to the frame by engaging the
locking clamps on both sides.
IMPORTANT WARNING:
ALWAYS TEST THAT ALL LATCHES AND LOCKS ARE
SECURELY ENGAGED BEFORE USE.
seaT ReClINe
Your recline system offers an almost innite amount of seat
adjustments.
FIGURE N
34. RECLINE: While squeezing the centre release
mechanism in a pincer action, ease the seat down to
the desired position.
35. INClINe: Place your hand in the centre of the rear of the
seat.
36. Pull the incline strap while gently pushing on the rear
of the seat until the desired position has been reached.
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS TEST THAT THE SEAT IS SECURELY
LOCKED IN PLACE
UsING yOUR bRaKes
FIGURE O
37. Press the centre toggle down rmly with your foot until
you feel the wheels have locked.
38. To release, lift the centre toggle from beneath with
your foot.
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS TEST THAT THE BRAKE IS FULLY ENGAGED
WHEN ACTIVATED
INsTallING THe exPaNDa HOOD
FIGURE P
39. Place the plastic hood housings over the
corresponding housing on either side of the stroller
frame.
40. Align the straight track on the stroller housing with the
corresponding channel in the hood housing.
41. Slide the hood housing downward, engaging the track
fully in the hood channel so it fully engages onto the
stroller frame.
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UsING THe exPaNDa HOOD
FIGURE Q
The Expanda hood unzips, increasing the size of your standard
hood to give greater coverage and protection from the sun and
weather for your child.
To open the Expanda Hood:
42. Locate the zip in the center of the Expanda Hood and unzip
completely
43. Gently pull the Expanda Hood forward until it is reaches its
full extension.
To close the Expanda Hood:
44. Gently push the Expanda Hood back, allowing the middle
section to fold in on itself.
45. Carefully zip the Expanda Hood closed.
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS TAKE CARE WHEN CLOSING THE
EXPANDA HOOD TO AVOID THE zIPPER CATCHING ON THE
ENCLOSED FABRIC
UsING THe aCCessORy zIP IN sysTem
FIGURE R
Your Expanda hood is tted with a front accessory zip system
which is used with a variety of handy optional accessories
these include our Valco 80% UV Zip in Mesh, Valco
Raincover and more
TO ATTACH OR REMOVE THE ACCESSORY:
46. Insert the zip track at the front of the Expanda
hood into the zip housing of the accessory. When
together, zip the length of the hood. Secure the sides of
the accessory to the stroller frame match up the snaps with
the corresponding snap mates on the underside of the stroller
frame and snap into place.
47. To secure the foot of the accessory to the stroller, pull the
elastic foot over the end of the stroller, and use the snaps
on the foot tabs to snap to the corresponding snap mates on
underside of the stroller frame.
seaT PaD aND INFaNT HeaDHUGGeR
FIGURE S
48. Your stroller is equipped with a removable ‘seat pad with
infant head hugger’ and shoulder harness covers. The head
hugger is designed to optimise the comfort of newborn babies
within the stroller. The Universal Head Hugger comes in two
parts: the seat pad and the infant head hugger. The infant
head hugger ts snuggly into the seat pad.
49. Make sure the Harness is unfastened. Place seat pad into
stroller. Thread the Harness buckle through the opening in the
seat pad. Release the Velcro fastening at the shoulder of the
seat pad. Pass the shoulder harness strap to the front of the
seat pad and reseal the Velcro. Repeat for other side. Position
the infant head hugger. Release the Velcro fastening at the
shoulder of the infant head hugger. Pass the shoulder harness
strap to the front and reseal the Velcro. Repeat for other side.
If required, adjust length of the harness so it ts snuggly but
not too tightly to child. To avoid damage to clothes, check that
all Velcro has been fastened and covered completely by the
pads. As your infant grows, remove the infant head hugger
when no longer needed by reversing the process.
Seat Pad
Infant
Hugger
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UsING THe HaRNess
Your child MUST always be harnessed while in the stroller.
FIGURE T
TO OPEN YOUR HARNESS:
50. Push down on both buckle prongs and hold.
51. Simultaneously press the release button in the centre
of the buckle.
52. Lift the buckles from the buckle housing.
THIS PROCESS MAY BE DIFFICULT AS YOUR BUCKLE
SYSTEM HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO MEET VERY
STRINGENT SAFETY STANDARDS AND ENSURE THAT A
CHILD CANNOT RELEASE THE HARNESS UNAIDED.
TO SECURE YOUR CHILD IN THE
HARNESS:
FIGURE U
53. Overlap buckles and so that they
t together to form one complete
buckle.
54. Insert the completed buckle
into the buckle housing until it
engages securely in place.
TeTHeR sTRaP
FIGURE V
53. Your stroller has been equipped with a safety tether
strap. This strap has been designed to always keep your
stroller within constant reach.
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS SLIP THE LOOP IN THE STRAP
SECURELY OVER YOUR WRIST WHENEVER A CHILD IS IN
YOUR STROLLER.
PUSH
PRESS
DOWN
HOLD
DOWN
RELEASE
HOLD
CLICK
PUSH
PRESS
DOWN
HOLD
DOWN
RELEASE
HOLD
CLICK
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In Australia/New Zealand
www.valco.com.au
www.valco.co.nz
In North America only
www.valcobaby.com
1 800 610 7850
valco
baby
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.
Remember, your child’s safety is your responsibility...
•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 22 kgs.
• the MAxiMuM height oF the ChilD For whiCh this stroller wAs intenDeD is 106 CM.
• CAn Be useD FroM A newBorn BABy up to 22kgs. A BAssinet or 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.
• 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 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.