Before putting carrier on, make sure the cockpit has been adjusted
correctly and that both buckles on the child’s shoulder harness are
properly fastened.
Before putting the carrier on or taking it off, look around you to be sure
there is no obstacle nearby that the child could strike or the
carrier could catch on. DO NOT shake or jar the child unnecessarily.
DO lift and lower the carrier gently.
PUTTING THE CARRIER ON
Make sure the
adult
backpack shoulder straps are loose and the waistbelt and
sternum strap are unbuckled.
A.
With feet approximately shoulder-width apart and knees bent, grasp both
handles (located at the front and rear of the cockpit) firmly and lift the
carrier to your knee, resting the front of the lower frame on your thigh.
B.
While still grasping the front handle with one hand, slip your other arm under
and through the shoulder strap. Lift the carrier off your knee and onto your shoulder.
C.
Carefully release the front handle and slip carrier onto the other shoulder.
D.
Buckle waistbelt and tighten.
E.
Tighten shoulder straps and buckle sternum strap.
TAKING THE CARRIER OFF
A.
Loosen shoulder straps; make sure kickstand releases and moves to the
outward position.
B.
Unbuckle waistbelt and sternum strap.
C.
With feet approximately shoulder-width apart and knees bent, remove one
arm from shoulder strap and grasp front handle (behind head).
D.
While still grasping front handle, rotate your body toward the carrier,
allowing the front of the lower frame to rest on your thigh.
E.
Remove other arm from shoulder strap and grasp rear handle.
F.
Carefully lower carrier to the
floor, or firm, level ground
.
PUTTING THE CARRIER ON &
TAKING THE CARRIER OFF
WARNING
THIS CARRIER MAY AFFECT YOUR
COORDINATION AND BALANCE
• DO NOT use the carrier while skating, biking or engaging in any activity that
will affect your balance.
• DO NOT bend at the waist when using the carrier. Bend at the knees to avoid
pitching the child forward.
• Kelty frame carriers are to be used by adults only.
