VALCOBABY Tri-Mode Twin Installation and operation manual

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Stroller Overview
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1 x Chassis installed with Seat Liner and Basket
Basic Com
p
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2 x Front Forks & Front Wheels
2 x Rear Wheels
1 x Rear Axle-Brake System
2 x Rear Axle Pins (SQR Axles)
2 x Hoods (Left & Right Side)
1 x Twin Runabout Front Bar 4 x Nylon Housing Bracket Plugs

Remove the stroller from the carton and dispose of all packaging immediately 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
p
rior to use.
Stroller Assembly
1. Take the rear axle with the longer
part of the centre pedal facing to
the rear.
2. Identify the locking pins (A)
located on both rear frame legs.
3. Align the locking pins (A) with the
corresponding notches in the
brake housing (B).
4. Push brake housing upwards on
frame leg until pins (A) lock into
the housing (B).
5. Pull on the entire axle to test
that it is securely locked into
place.
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the rear axle-brake s
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Lay the stroller flat on the floor and
carefully cut the cable tie which holds
the frame.
To unfold the chassis, locate the rear
legs.
NOTE: The rear centre leg is
highlighted in red.
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the stroller chassis
6. Should you need to remove the
brake system for long-term
storage, release each brake
housing by pressing on the pin
release flap (C) and
simultaneously pushing the
housing downwards.

IMPORTANT WARNING: Always test that all latches are securely engaged before use.
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the rear wheels
Unfold the chassis:
1. Holding the rear centre leg, lift
the stroller upwards.
2. Pull the centre leg outwards as
far as it can go.
3. Lift the handle upward and back to
a vertical position.
4. Secure the handle by swinging the
locking clamps (located on both sides
of the frame) and fully engaging them
tightly onto the frame.
5. Press down on the basket frame
locking hinge with your hand or
foot.
1. Pressing on the centre hub
button, insert the SQR axle
through the outside of the hub in
each wheel.
IMPORTANT: Insert through outside
of the wheel (the side which does
NOT have the nylon brake cog).

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the front wheel forks
Pressing the axle button, insert the
protruding long axle into the opening in
the axle tube. (Refer to ‘Using your
brakes’)
NOTE: Ensure that the brake pedal is fully
retracted, so that the brake pin
(highlighted in red) does not obstruct the
wheel cog from fully engaging the housing.
Repeat the procedure for the other side.
TEST that each wheel is securely engaged
by pulling on it.
To remove the wheel, simply press the
axle button in the centre of the wheel hub
and simultaneously pull the wheel
outward.
If your brakes do not engage, check to see
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.
Your Twin Runabout stroller utilises our
unique and revolutionary new DUAL TRI-
MODE™ front swivel system:
1. Tilt the stroller frame upward so that
it rests on the handle and the rear
wheels.
2. Insert each fork shaft respectively into
each TRI-MODE housing till it “clicks”
into place.
IMPORTANT: Before use, always test that
the fork is securely engaged in the
housing by pulling on it.
To remove the front fork:
1. Rotate the TRI-MODE selection
dial to the centre (45°) position.
2. Tilt the stroller frame upward so
that it rests on the handle and
the rear wheels.
3. Press the centre release button
and pull the fork away from the
mechanism.

The unique TRI-MODE™ swivel system is as
flexible as it is functional over a variety of
terrains and uses.
1. 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.
2. 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 so as not to turn so
sharply!
3. SWIVEL: This position allows full, unfettered
360°swivel action.
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our hoods
Identify left right side hoods, where
each hood centre housing (A) is in
the middle of the pram.
Place the rear hood skirt OVER the
stabiliser bar (C).
1. Insert hood section housing (A)
into the corresponding housing in
the centre of the seat (B).
2. Place the other plastic hood housing
above the corresponding housing on the
side of the stroller. Be sure that the
locking strap is out of the way and ABOVE
the hood housing.
3. Align the raised track on the stroller
housing with the corresponding channel in
the hood housing.

4. Slide the hood housing downward,
engaging the track in the channel,
continue sliding downward until
the rivet outside (D) is fully
engaged in the housing.
5. Repeat the procedure for the
other hood.
6. Secure each hood to the rear of
the frame with Velcro straps at
the centre (E), and both sides of
the hood (F).
NOTE: Before using your stroller, be
sure to attach the tether straps
around the stroller frame by feeding
the strap through the slit in the
steel buckle. While not essential for
safety, these additionally secure the
seat to the stroller frame.
The new “no zip” recline offers an
almost infinite amount of seat
adjustments:
1. RECLINE: While squeezing the
centre release mechanism in a
pincer action, ease the seat down
to the desired position.
2. INCLINE: Place your hand in the
centre of the rear of the seat.
3. Pull the incline strap while gently
pushing on the rear of the seat
until the desired position has
been reached.
IMPORTANT WARNING: Always test that the seat is securely locked in place.

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our brakes
1. 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.
NOTE: DO NOT remove the plugs in the
centre between both seats. Be sure to
store the removed plugs in a secure place
as they MUST be used whenever nothing
is engaged in the front bar housing to
prevent finger entrapment.
2. Insert the bar ends into the nylon
housing located on either side of the
frame. Be sure that the red buttons
are facing towards the seat and that
the bar is securely engaged.
3. Adjust the front bar by simultaneously
pressing the two red buttons and
swivelling the bar (forward or
backward) to the desired position.
4. Insert the bar ends into the nylon
housing located on either side of
the frame. Be sure that the red
buttons are facing towards the
seat and that the bar is securely
engaged.
5. Adjust the front bar by
simultaneously pressing the two
red buttons and swivelling the bar
(forward or backward) to the
desired position.
IMPORTANT WARNING: The front bar IS NOT a carrying or restraining
device.
TO ENGAGE:
1. Press down on the centre pedal until
the brake pins engage in the nylon brake
cogs in the wheel hub.
IMPORTANT: Always check that the brake
has engaged before use, if not you may
need to move the stroller forward or back
slightly until it locks into place.
2. To disengage, lift the centre pedal
upward till it locks in the upright
position.
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our stroller
1. Fold the hood back up against the
handle.
2. Release the locking clamps at
either side of the stroller.
3. Simultaneously lift the secondary safety catch (located at the left hand side of
the stroller while standin
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behind) and swin
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the handle forward.
4. Holding the rear legs at both
sides, press down with your foot
on the rear basket tube. This will
disengage the basket frame
locking hinges.
5. Continue pushing the rear of the
basket, moving the rear wheels
forward beneath the frame.
6. You can lock the frame closed by
stretching each locking strap
(located at either side of the
chassis) over the frame, placing each
catch over the rivet on the chassis.
7. To open, unlock each locking catch by
pushing downward in the catch till it
disengages from the rivet head.
8. Push the handle bar downward to
assist in fastening and releasing the
locking strap.