InStep Rocket ACIS99ROCKTBLU, User Manual

Page 1: ...r child s safety may be affected if you do not follow these instructions The InStep Bicycle Trailer must be assembled by an adult who has read and understands the instructions in this manual Keep the packaging away from children and dispose all packaging before use Do not return to store Call toll free 44 0 1202 732288 for assistance and replacement parts Rocket Two Seat Bicycle Trailer Model Numb...

Page 2: ...ow Bar 7 Attach the Rear Wheels 7 Attaching the Trailer 8 Disassembly of the Trailer 9 Attaching to a Bicycle with Quick Release Axles 10 Using the 5 Point Safety Harness 11 Using the 5 Point Safety Harness with One Children 11 Converting the Safety Harness for One Child 12 Using the 5 Point Safety Harness with Two Children 13 Adjusting the Shoulder Strap Height 13 Insert the Safety Flag 14 Access...

Page 3: ... hours are 9 00 AM 5 00 PM Monday Friday You may also reach us through the following Contact us Phone 44 0 1202 732288 The Web www pacific cycle co uk Email customer service pacific cycle co uk Address Vantage Way The Fulcrum Poole Dorset BH12 4NU Important Do not return the product to the store Please contact customer service at 44 0 1202 732288 for assistance and replacement parts ...

Page 4: ...t Always use the 5 Point Safety Harness WARNING Never leave children unattended in or around the trailer WARNING Never have more than two children in the trailer at one time This vehicle is intended for use with children at least 12 months old and weighing up to 40 lbs 18kg The draw bar load which is the vertical load measured at the pitch pivot of the bike connection is a maximum of 29 lbs 13kg a...

Page 5: ...e hazards will have a greater impact on the less active passenger Always have the canopy in place Avoid braking suddenly Always maintain a safe speed The trailer is not intended for use at high speeds Do not exceed 10 MPH Allow more time for braking The additional load of a passenger trailer will increase the amount of distance needed to stop a moving bicycle with trailer attached The trailer requ...

Page 6: ...4 Parts and Features Frame includes Double Seat with 5 point safety harness Side walls Tow bar Bicycle coupler Rear wheel brackets Rear wheels 2 Weather shield Safety flag with pole Canopy ...

Page 7: ... all locking devices are engaged before use 2 Rotate the left wall up until it is in the vertical position 1 Stand behind the trailer and rotate the right wall up until it is in the vertical position 3 Rotate the crossbar into the joiner housing 5 Pull up and down on the crossbar to make sure it is locked in place Right wall Left wall 4 Pull back on the coupler and insert into joiner to lock into ...

Page 8: ...ler 5 Fasten the three snaps on the front back and top of the canopy to the side walls six snaps total Snap Snap Hook and loop Canopy Unroll weather shield from elastic if needed Hook and loop bug screen Fasten buckles to side wall Extend and Secure the Tow Bar 1 Pull the tow bar locking latch down and out of the bottom latch slot 2 Extend and Secure the Tow Bar 3 Rotate the tow bar until it rests...

Page 9: ...ull firmly on the wheel to ensure the locking mechanism is engaged Repeat these steps on the opposite side WARNING Click Rear wheels that are not securely locked in place may fall off the trailer and cause serious injury or death Always check the wheels are securely locked in place before use Rear brake engaged with wheel gear Release lever for rear wheels Note shown from underside of the frame ...

Page 10: ...t and washer from the bicycle s back wheel Washer Hub nut 2 Place the tab washer on the axle Fit the tab into the slot on the bicycle frame dropout 3 Place the coupler plate on the axle in a vertical position and the large hole down Align the pegs on the back of the plate with the holes in the tab washer 4 Place the hub nut and washer back on the axle and tighten Coupler pegs Coupler plate large h...

Page 11: ...the end of the tow bar Coupler plate Tow bar Note view is looking down on the tow bar Note view is looking down on the tow bar Note view is looking down on the tow bar Note view is looking down on the tow bar Locking pin Safety loop Safety strap Safety loop secured to pin Safety strap clip Tow bar ring Bicycle frame Disassembly of the Trailer To disassemble the Trailer reverse the order of the tra...

Page 12: ...riented as described in step 3 Fit the tab on the tab washer into the slot on the bicycle frame dropout Note If your bike frame doesn t have a slot in the drop out rotate the tab to fit in the axle slot The wide end of the spring must face out touching the lever The bell on the coupler plate should face out The hook on the tab washer must face towards the wheel hub 5 Place the spring and nut remov...

Page 13: ...er lap buckle 2 Seat the child in the center of the passenger compartment 4 Place the shoulder straps over the child s shoulders with the waist belt under the child s arms See Adjusting the Shoulder Strap Height below for more detail 5 Clip the shoulder straps into the lap belt buckle and adjust the shoulder straps Important Adjust the shoulder straps and lap buckle so they meet at the child s sto...

Page 14: ...harness into the center buckle Note By doing this you will be flipping the buckle prong on each strap which will twist the shoulder straps Right Safety Harness Left Safety Harness Right Safety Harness Left Safety Harness Fold side buckles down 3 To untwist the straps locate the shoulder strap anchors on the seat back Pull the anchor away from the seat 4 Insert the anchor through the slit in the se...

Page 15: ... 2 Insert the anchor through the slit in the seat pushing it towards the front 3 Insert the anchor through the slit in the front of the seat at the desired height 4 Pull the strap and anchor all the way through to the back Make sure the strap is properly anchored on the seat back Repeat these steps for the opposite strap WARNING Avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out Always properly secu...

Page 16: ...an important safety feature that warns others a trailer is present and on the bicycle Always have the safety flag on the trailer when in use Insert the Safety Flag 1 Assemble the flag pole sections by sliding the top half of the pole into the opening of the bottom half of the pole 2 Slide the pole through the hole and into the sleeve located near the rear corner Flag pole sleeve ...

Page 17: ...BLE TO THIS PRODUCT AND IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY This limited warranty give you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state This warranty is extended only to...

Page 18: ... A Division of Dorel Industries Pacific Cycle UK Vantage Way The Fulcrum Poole Dorset BH12 4NU 2014 Pacific Cycle UK Made in China Printed 2014 InStep is a registered trademark of Pacific Cycle UK www instep net www pacific cycle co uk ...