Safety Instructions And Warnings; How To Remove Your Child Bicycle Seat; Maintenance - Polisport guppy rs+ Instrucciones De Uso

18. To guarantee your child's safety, adjust the strap (D) of the footrest.
Unlock the strap (D) and adjust it to the child's foot. Lock it again making
sure the strap does not hurt the child.
19. This child seat model has a reclining mechanism (F) that allows the
adjustment of the seat to one sleeping position: turn the hand knob
adjuster (F1) as shown in the picture to the required position. When you
hear a "click", it means you've reached the required position and that the
seat won't recline any further. Before adjusting the seat make sure to
release the safety belt (C). After reclining the seat, please make sure to
attach again the safety belt to the frame as described on the step no. 14.
20. Do not exceed the maximum limit of 1kg of weight supported by the
transport net (L). In total the maximum weight of the child and the objects
on the net, can't exceed the recommended 22kg.
21 Make sure you have followed and fulfilled all the instructions given.
When done so, the child bicycle seat is ready for use. IT IS MANDATORY
TO READ the following chapter on safety instructions about using your
child bicycle seat.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS

• The rider must be at least 16 years of age; Check legislation and national
regulations pertaining to this.
• This child bicycle seat must not be mounted to bicycles fitted with rear
shock absorbers.
• This child bicycle seat must not be mounted to a racing bicycle with
drop handlebar.
• This child bicycle seat must not be mounted to Motorized Vehicles such
as Mopeds and Scooters
• This child bicycle seat must not be mounted in bicycles with triangular,
square or carbon fiber frames
• This child bicycle seat must be assembled on bicycles with round and
oval frames with diameters ranging from Ø28 to Ø40 mm
• The child bicycle seat must be assembled on bicycles with wheels with
diameters of 26" and 28".
• This child bicycle seat is only suitable for carrying children with a
maximum weight of 22 Kg (and children with recommended ages
ranging from 9 months to 5 years of age - with the weight as the decisive
variable). Check the child's weight before using the child bicycle seat.
Under no circumstances should you use the child bicycle seat to transport
a child whose weight is above the permissible limit.
• Make sure that the weight and size of the child do not exceed the
maximum capacity of the seat, check it regularly and from time to time.
• Do not carry a child less than 9 months of age in this child bicycle seat. To
be a passenger, the child must be able to sit up straight with the head held
upright while wearing a bicycle helmet. A doctor should be consulted if
the child's growth is questionable.
• Check if all parts of the bicycle function correctly with the child bicycle
seat mounted.
• Secure the child into child bicycle seat ensuring that all the safety belts
and straps applied firmly but not so tight as to cause discomfort to the
child.
• The child bicycle seat must never be used before adjusting the safety
belt.
• Do not allow any part of the child's body or clothing, shoelaces, child
bicycle seat belts, etc. to come in contact with moving parts of the bicycle
because can be harmful to the child or cause accidents.
• A wheel protector is recommended to prevent the child from
inserting its feet or hands between the spokes. The use of protection
underneath the saddle or the use of a saddle with internal springs is
mandatory. Make certain that the child is not able to hinder the brakes,
thus avoiding accidents. These adjustments should be revised with
child´s growth.
• Dress the child with proper clothes according to weather conditions and
use an appropriate helmet.
• Children in child seats need to be more warmly dressed than riders of
cycles and should be protected from rain.
• When the child bicycle seat is not in use, fasten the waist buckle of the
security harness to prevent the straps from dangling and entering in
contact with some turning part of the bicycle as wheels, brakes, etc. as
these may be a hazard to the cyclist.
• The position of the child bicycle seat must be adjusted so that the bicycle
rider does not touch the child bicycle seat with the feet when in motion.
• The weight of the rider and the child carried must never be more than
the maximum load allowed for the bicycle. Check the bicycle instructions
manual or check with the manufacturer to make sure if the bicycle
supports this additional load.
• You must cover any sharp or pointy objects on the bicycle that may be
reached by the child, in any situation.
• The seat and cushion can get hot if under the sun for a long time. Make
sure that they are not too hot before seating the child.
• Check for any laws and regulations that might be in force in your country.
Relating to the carrying of children in seats attached to cycles.
• Carry only children that are able to sit unaided for a longer period of time,
at least as long as the intended cycle journey.
• It's very important to adjust correctly the seat and its component parts
for optimum comfort and safety of the child. It's also important that the
seat does not slope forwards, so that the child does not tend to slide out of
it. It's also important that the backrest slope backwards slightly.
WARNING: Additional security devices shall always be fastened.
WARNING: Do not attach additional luggage to the child carrier. If you
carry additional luggage its weight must not exceed the bicycle's carrying
capacity and it must be carried in front of the rider.
WARNING: Do not modify the seat.
WARNING: The cycle may behave differently with a child in the seat
particularly with regard to balance, steering and braking.
WARNING: Never leave the cycle parked with a child in the seat
unattended.
WARNING: Remove the seat when transporting the bicycle by car (outside
the car). Air turbulence might damage the seat or loosen its fastenings or
other suspended elements, which could lead to an accident.
WARNING: It is extremely important to make sure that on the final part
of the assembly you hand tighten the screws of the mounting block (I)
to make sure that the metallic bracket (H) is totally secured and fastened
correctly.
WARNING: Do not use the seat if any part is broken or damaged. Check
the all components regularly and replace any when required. Check the
maintainence chapter.

HOW TO REMOVE YOUR CHILD BICYCLE SEAT

Detach the safety-belt (C) in order to remove the child bicycle seat. Then
press the release button (I3) on the mounting block (I) and at the same
time pull the metallic bracket (H) up and back as shown in the image.

MAINTENANCE

To keep the child bicycle seat in good working condition and to prevent
accidents we recommend the following:
• Check regularly the mounting system of the seat to the bicycle in order
to make sure it is in perfect condition.
• Check all the components to see if they work properly. Do not
use the seat if any of the components are damaged. Damaged
components must be replaced. In order to replace them you need to
visit your local authorized POLISPORT dealer in order to get the correct
components for replacement. You can find them on the website:
www.polisport.com.
• If you have suffered an accident with your bicycle and safety seat, we
advise you to get a new safety seat. Even if there is no visible damage
to the seat.
• Clean the seat with soap and water (do not use abrasive, corrosive or
toxic products). Leave it to dry at room temperature.
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