Wanzl Caroline’s Cart Maintenance and service guide

SHOPPING CARTS | SAFETY
Safety and Operating
Recommendations for Caroline’s Cart

SHOPPING CARTS | SAFETY
Caroline‘s Cart: Safety and Operating
Introduction
Prior to use and to reduce risk Wanzl/Technibilt strongly
recommends that it is the obligation of the owner and user
to read and follow consistently, all safety and operating
instructions published in this brochure.
Important Safety Information
e intended use of a Caroline’s Cart is for transporting
a special needs individual while shopping for retail goods.
e following safety suggestions are recommended:
–e age and weight restrictions for the seat occupant of a
Caroline’s Cart is over 48 months and 35 lbs to 250 lbs.
–Apply front two wheel brakes and rear center brake
before seating or removing occupant.
–Only place occupant in the seat area (One occupant per
cart).
–Strap the occupant into the seat using the 5 point safety
harness seatbelt. Please read the instructions that are
sewn into the strap of the seatbelt.
–Release all brakes before moving the cart after the
occupant is safely seated and the safety harness is
buckled.
–Do not permit children to ride in the basket or on the
lower platform of Caroline’s Cart.
–Do not allow children to climb on the cart platform or into
the cart basket.
–Do not leave the occupant unattended.
–Caroline’s Cart should only be pushed by an adult and
the occupant should only be seated as illustrated in this
safety brochure.
–Caroline’s Cart should not be overloaded and the load
should be properly distributed as you shop.
–Educate your employees when and how to intervene if
they observe unsafe use of a Caroline’s Cart.
–Educate the customer on how to use Caroline’s Cart
before use.
Cart Storage and Store Access
–Caroline’s Cart should be located and stored inside the
store at a designated area.
–Storage area should be clean and dry.
WARNING
!
APPLY FRONT TWO WHEEL BRAKES
& REAR BRAKE BEFORE SEATING
AND REMOVING OCCUPANT. DO
NOT STEP OR STAND ON
PLATFORM.
Warning Statement on Shopping Cart
WARNING
!
ONLY USE CART SEAT FOR SPECIAL NEEDS OCCUPANT
AGE OVER 48 MONTHS AND 35-250 LBS
OCCUPANT CAN FALL OUT OF CART AND SUFFER SERIOUS INJURY
ALWAYS lock
ALL
3 brakes before seating and removing occupant •
ALWAYS rotate handles upright when seating or removing occupant •
ALWAYS buckle up occupant in cart seat and fasten securely •
ALWAYS rotate handles down when pushing the cart •
STAY
with your occupant at all times
DO NOT
use your own personal
infant carrier
DO NOT
allow children to ride in
basket or on platform
–Parking lots and access ramps should be properly
maintained and free of debris at all times.
–e cart should not be dropped or pushed off of curbs.
–Customers and employees should always use the access
ramp from the parking lot to the store when operating.
Exiting the Cart
When the shopping experience is complete and you’re ready
to remove the occupant and unload your cart you must:
1. Apply all brakes
2. Turn handles up
3. Unbuckle the occupant
4. Remove the occupant
5. Unload your purchased items from the cart
6. Release all brakes
7. Turn handles down
8. Return the cart to the store for storage

1Apply front two wheel brakes
& rear brake before seating the
occupant. Do not step or stand on
cart cart platform.
2Turn up handles to open. 3Place occupant into seat. Do
not stand or step on platform.
3Buckle up occupant in cart seat and fasten securely. See seatbelt instructions below.
Secure the chest belt by inserting
one end into the other.
Secure the belt between the legs
by inserting the two ends of the
chest harness into the buckle.
Pull the red loops for a snug fit.
5Place handles down. 6Release front two wheel brakes
and rear brake before moving the
cart.
7Cart is ready for shopping.
Occupant Seating and Operation Instructions

We recommend that a copy of the Safety and Operating
Brochure be kept on file or displayed within your facility.
Wanzl is not responsible for aftermarket additions to
carts, maintenance performed by outside contractors
or for refurbishment work performed on carts by any
refurbishment company.
Rear BrakeFront Wheel Brakes
SHOPPING CARTS | SAFETY
Caroline‘s Cart: Maintenance
Maintenance and Safety Inspection Recommendations
Due to normal wear and tear of Caroline’s Carts, it is imperative that routine inspections
and preventative maintenance be performed to assure continued safe operation of your carts.
Wanzl/Technibilt recommends Caroline’s Carts be inspected, cleaned, and if necessary,
repaired a minimum of every six months by a qualified service company. Simple visual
inspections by store personnel should be performed daily on all carts. Remove Caroline’s Cart
from service if it is found to be damaged or if it fails one or more safety inspection criteria
until repair or replacement can be made.
Daily Visual Inspection Checklist
–Seat Belts: Damaged or missing.
–Wheels/Casters: Damaged or missing.
–Cart condition: Bent or broken parts.
–Plastic accessories: Damaged or missing.
–Brakes: Damaged or missing. (See photo below)
–Check warning stickers. (See inside page)
Periodic Physical Inspection
–A qualified service company will have a specific procedure
for inspecting and repairing shopping carts. e procedure
should include, but not be limited to, the following
recommendations. Parts should be repaired or replaced as
required. All carts should show proof of inspection (i.e.,
inspection sticker).
–Check the overall cart condition. Check for broken welds,
bent parts, and missing parts. Assure that all moving
parts are working properly.
–Check seat belts. Assure all seat belts are working
correctly and are properly secured to carts. Replace belts
every three years.
–Check wheels and casters. Casters and wheels should
swivel and turn freely. Assure casters and wheels are
properly secured to carts.
–Keep carts clean.
–Check for missing or damaged accessories.
–Check and test all three brakes to ensure all are working
properly.
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