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Owner’s Manual Date of issue: 0 7-2005 Cabriolet Cors air e XL Comfort Capt ain XL Cheet ah Cougar CX[...]

T able of contents 1 . The Basic Unit .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4 1 . 1 Assembling the Basic Unit ...................................................................................[...]

3 Congratulations on buying this c hild transporter! Y ou have decided to buy a pr oduct from the CT S -series (Child T ransport System) of the Canadian manufacturer Chariot Carriers Inc. Y our new c hild transporter st ands out because of its excellent quality , user-friendliness, high s afety standards and gr eat versatility . The Child T ranspor[...]

1 . The Basic Unit The assembled basic unit – example Corsaire XL 1 . 1 Assembling the Basic Unit After releasing the transport safety lock pr ess the rear of frame using one hand downwards, with the other hand push the body upwards. With one hand push the body further upwards, with the other grip the W - frame and pull backwar ds. During this pr[...]

5 This assembly step may only be carried out by a dealer assembling the trailer for the first time. On the Captain XL the upper frame tubes on each side of passenger compartment ar e of two-part design. So as to s ave space during transit from the factory to the dealer these tubes ar e not inserted together . Unpacled from the box, yet unassembled.[...]

6 1 . 1 .2.2 Assembling and folding the compartment following initial operation For assembling and folding the "Captain XL" in the same way as with the Cabriolet, Cors aire XL and Comfort, see sections 1 . 1 . 1 and 1 .3. 1 1 . 1 .3 Assembling the passenger compartment of the Cheet ah, Cougar and CX Assembling the base: Push the hollow ax[...]

7 1.1. 5 W heel assembly on the Captain XL, Corsaire XL, Cheetah , Cougar and CX Put the basic unit on its side. P ress on the rubber cap of the wheel axle and insert the clevis axle into the hol- low axle until it engages. Repeat this on the other side. Check that the wheel cannot be pul- led off! 1 . 1 .6 Fitting the handleb ar (for all models ex[...]

8 1 .2 F unctions of the Basic Unit 1 .2. 1 Seat and safety b elt The frames of all Chariot models ar e stiffened by an additional cross brace, whic h also serves as an anchor point for the lap belts and for bracing the seat. This is important when one child is placed in the middle or for two c hildren of differ ent sizes as the reinfor ced seat is[...]

9 Thr ead the end of the harness as shown through the belt buc kles. Make sure you c heck the belt buc kles are tight! Note: For small c hildren the shoulder pad- ding should be turned down at the top, otherwise the shoulder strap cannot be sufficiently shortened. If necessary , the lower connecting strap of the shoulder padding can also be unstrap[...]

In order to take off the 2-1 cover com- pletely , the handlebar must be detached. Mesh cover in the back (Corsaire XL and Captain XL only ). The model CX has tinted side windows that can be unzipped and detached. Tip: If both zips are half undone, the fr ont half of the side window can be folded back and inserted behind the rear half. The floor cov[...]

11 1 .2.3 Parking brake 1 .2.3. 1 Fitting the parking brake on the Cabriolet , Corsaire XL, Comfort and Captain XL Loosen the securing nut of the parking brake using a 1 3 mm wrench. Put the passenger compartment on its roof (please use a suitable surface) and loosen both lock nuts off the brake bolts using an 1 1 mm wrench. These bolts ar e the on[...]

12 1 .2.4 Adjust able suspension on the Cougar and CX Chariot adjustable suspension ( CAS): After loosening the knob it is possible to move the bracket, whic h surrounds both leaf springs. T he more you slide this bracket towar ds the wheel axis, the stiffer the suspension becomes ( see diagram containing weight det ails on the upper spring). Pleas[...]

13 1 .3 F olding the Basic Unit Auto-lock with r elease disks Releasing the disks of the auto-lock. T o fold the base, release both disks simultaneously and push the W-frame forwards. Tip: Folding the transporter is easier with the parking brake engaged. T o remove the wheels see paragraph 1 . 1 .3 1 .3.2 Folding the Cheetah, Cougar and CX T o fold[...]

1 .4 The R ain Cov er ( accessory , not supplied as st andar d ) For eac h Chariot CT S a seamless rain cover is available. T o fit the rain cover on the upper frame, remove the handlebar and push the two seals, which ar e welded round the holes of the rain cover (or the elastic loops, depending on the model) over the tube ends. Re-attach the handl[...]

15 2. The Bicycle Kit For your Chariot C TS ther e is a choice of three differ ent bicycle hitch arms with different hitc hes. Fitting any of the hitch a rms on the base takes no time at all and is the s ame for all hitch arms. The assembled bicycle trailer (base + bicycle kit) – example Cougar1 Safety Re commendation: All aluminium hitch arms ha[...]

16 2. 1 Fitting the Refle ctors and Safety Flag Guide the plastic holder with its slot over the inner spoke into the hole of the reflector and secur e by tightening it a quarter turn using a screwdriver . Fit two reflectors on eac h wheel ( as shown to the right and left of the valve). Position the spoke r eflector between two outer spokes and an i[...]

17 2.2 Fixing the Hitc h Arm on the Base ( all types of hitc h arms ) T o insert the hitch arm depress the smaller knob and push the hitc h arm in, until the big button engages (Nos. 1 to 4 ). Insert the securing pin into the rear hole of the hitch arm attachment brac ket and push against the pressur e of the spring- loaded ball as far as it will g[...]

18 2.3.2 Fixing the hitch arm with Chariot axle hitc h on the bicycle Parts supplied: Aluminium coupling for attachment on the rear axle; quic k release skewer Close the Q.R. lever with the end of the lever pointing upwards. In this position there is enough space to insert the securing pin. Please read also the sec- tion "Jogging Kit”, which[...]

19 2.4 Rear Battery Lights (Accessory , not supplied as st andar d ) In the upper area of the r ear cover there is a sewn-on webbing strap on the right and on the left for attaching rear battery lights. W hen using the trailer in the dark, an additional rear light is r equired by law . If only one battery light is attached, it needs to be on the le[...]

20 • Before use r ead the User Guide carefully • The bicycle rider must be older than 1 6 years. • Before setting off, c heck that the trailer cannot come into contact with parts of the bicycle, such as pedals and brakes etc. • Before setting off, ensur e correct assembly of all components, in particular wheels and hitc h arm. • Remember [...]

21 Push the Q.R. axle through the hollow wheel axle and scr ew on the nut. Both Q.R . springs must be located on eac h side of the Q.R. axle in such a way that the narrower side of the spring points towar ds the centre of the r ear wheel hub. The assembled jogging str oller ( base + jogging kit) – example Cougar1 Parts supplied: Jogging kit: 1 6?[...]

22 Safety Re commendation: When using the carrier as a jogger always put the wrist strap, whic h is fastened securely on the left r ear frame tube, around your wrist. T his prevents the trans- porter from accidentally rolling. On the Cheetah , Cougar and CX you may conveniently attach the wheel of the jogging kit to the carrier if the Chariot CT S [...]

23 4. The Buggy Kit The assembled buggy (base + buggy kit) – example Cougar1 4. 1 Fitting the Buggy Kit: Unscrew the star knob of the buggy wheel and insert the wheel bolt from below through the large hole in the hitch arm attachment brac ket. Screw the star knob onto the threaded area of the wheel bolt and tighten securely . Repeat this on the o[...]

24 4.2. Safety Instructions for the Buggy (see also section 8 "General Safety Instructions”): • If you leave the buggy standing, always secure it with the parking brake. • When pushing the buggy , always use the wrist safety strap. • The brakes should not be used to contr ol a rolling carrier to a halt. • When converting your Chariot[...]

25 Push the short end of the drawbar into the attachment bracket. Once the holes of the attachment bracket and the draw- bar are aligned with eac h other ( the end of the drawbar is visible), push the secu- ring pin from below thr ough bracket and drawbar and lock it by pushing the clip over the pin. The holes in the drawbars ar e larger than the s[...]

26 Slide the drawbar into the drawbar attachment bracket. Once the holes of the attachment brak- ket and the drawbar are aligned with each other push the securing pin fr om below through brac ket and drawbar and lock it by pushing the clip over the pin. The drawbar is adjustable for three lengths. Pull out the inner tube and insert the securing pin[...]

27 6.2 Safety Instructions for the Skiing Kit (see also section 8 "General Safety Instructions”): • Only an experienced skier should use the carrier with skiing kit. • T ake the carrier with skis for a practice run (weighted with a load greater than that expected when carrying childr en and cargo) over more varied terrain than you expect[...]

28 The walking kit consists of the skiing kit drawbar and waist strap. Please follow the assembly instructions as for the skiing kit. (see section 6) 7 . 1 Fitting the W alking Kit: 7 .2 Safety Instructions for the W alking Kit (see also section 8 "General Safety Instructions”): • Always make sur e that the s afety snap pin is fully pushed[...]

29 9.5 Scr ews and F asteners Make regular c hecks that the scr ews and nuts are fully tight and that all safety fasteners are corr ectly fitted. 9.4 Storage Store your Chariot C TS in a dry and well-ventilated place. Befor e storing your carrier , it should be dry to prevent the growth of mould and the formation of marks from mildew . Expose your [...]

30 1 0. W arranty The statutory warranty covers defects. Damage resulting fr om improper use, use of for ce, lack of maintenance, or normal wear and tear , is excluded from such a statutory defect warranty . The period of statutory warranty depends on the law of the country in question. Our products have components or parts whic h are also subject [...]

31 Parts W ear factors Loading of: Passengers x xx x x x xx xx Baggage xx x x x xx xx Type of ride Degree of acceleration and braking xx x xx xxx xxx Fast cornering x xx x xx xxx xxx Influence of UV rays xx *1 xx x x x x x *2 the weather: Humidity xx *3 xx xx x xx x x Dirt xx xx xx xx x xx x x T emperature x *6 xx *6 xx *6 xx Salty air x x xx x x x[...]

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