Vanraam Chat Assembly instructions

Instructions for the
assembly and disassembly of the hood
Version 20.01
Van Raam | Guldenweg 23 | 7051 HT Varsseveld | The Netherlands

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Content
This user manual provides important and necessary
information about the use of the hood of the
Rickshaw bike Chat. We ask you to read this manual
thoroughly before using the bicycle. Always follow all
the instructions given in this manual.
The following actions are discussed in this manual:
-Assembly of the hood
-Securing the hood to the beach
-Disassembly of the hood
Contact details manufacturer
Van Raam
Guldenweg 23
7051 HT Varsseveld
The Netherlands
Phone. : [phone]
E-mail : [email protected]
Internet : www.vanraam.com
Conformity
Van Raam declares as manufacturer that the Tandem bicycles, as described in this manual,
are produced in accordance with the 93/42/EEG guidelines, risk category 1. All products
have been produced in accordance with the 2006/42/EG guidelines. The declaration of
conformity can be found on the Van Raam website.
READ CAREFULLY

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Securing the hood to the bench
Step 1:
Insert the bended tubes in the inserts on the bench.
Step 2:
Insert the securing pin in the bottom hole to secure
the tube (highest hood position).
For the lowest position of the hood use the highest
hole and secure the tube with the securing pin.
Step 3:
Close the brace of the securing pin.
Pay Attention! to your fingers because the brace
closes with force.
Step 4:
Place the frame in the bended tubes that have been
placed in the bench.
Step 5:
Fold the hood in half on the edge between the foil
window and mesh window.

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Step 6:
Hold the hood with the foil window facing yourself.
Attach the hood to the construction using the snap
buttons.
Step 7:
Lift the frame and pull the hood over it.
Step 8:
Attach the front of the hood by using the snap
buttons.
Step 9:
Close both zippers on the back of the hood.
Step 10:
Attach the snap buttons from the hood tot the bench.

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Securing the hood to the bench
Step 1:
Remove the elastic cord from the hooks.
Step 2:
Open the buckles and hook the rings around the
round knobs.
Step 3:
You should first apply tension to the rear straps of
the hood to ensure proper fit. Before applying
tension to the strap, the buckle has to be opened.
Close the buckle when the strap is under tension.
Step 4:
Repeat this process on the remaining two side
straps.
Step 5:
Reattach the elastic cord to the hooks.
Step 6:
The hood is properly assembled if it resembles the
image on the right.

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Disassembly of the hood
Step 1:
Open the buckle and release the tension of all four
straps and unhook the rings.
Step 2:
Open the zippers on both sides of the hood.
Step 3:
Detach the snap buttons from the hood and the
bench.
Step 4:
Fold both sides of the hood on the roof.
Step 5:
Push the front and rear of the frame towards each
other.

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Step 6:
Fold the rear of the hood tightly around the folded
frame. Fold the rear panel underneath and then
over the top. Make sure the rear panel is folded in
the correct direction.
Step 7:
Pull the elastic cords over the tightly rolled hood.
Attach the end of the cords in the loop.
Step 8:
Make sure the elastic cord is attached correctly.
Pay Attention! to the elastic cord that may snap
loose if not properly attached.
Step 9:
The rolled hood and frame can be lifted from the
bended tubes.
Step 10:
Place the hood on the two lower hooks that can be
found on the rear of the bench.

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Step 11:
Place the frame in the hooks and fix them with the
elastic cords.
Step 12:
Remove the securing pin by opening the brace and
pulling the pin out of the hole. Make sure to hold
the bended tube to prevent the tube from sliding
down.
Pay Attention! to your fingers. The brace can close
with force.
Step 13:
The bended tube can be stored in the rear of the
bench.