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
The intended use of a Caroline’s Cart is for transporting
a special needs individual while shopping for retail goods.
The following safety suggestions are recommended:
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The age and weight restrictions for the seat occupant of a
Caroline’s Cart is over 48 months and 35 lbs to 250 lbs.
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Apply front two wheel brakes and rear center brake
before seating or removing occupant.
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Only place occupant in the seat area (One occupant per
cart).
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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.
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Release all brakes before moving the cart after the
occupant is safely seated and the safety harness is
buckled.
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Do not permit children to ride in the basket or on the
lower platform of Caroline’s Cart.
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Do not allow children to climb on the cart platform or into
the cart basket.
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Do not leave the occupant unattended.
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Caroline’s Cart should only be pushed by an adult and
the occupant should only be seated as illustrated in this
safety brochure.
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Caroline’s Cart should not be overloaded and the load
should be properly distributed as you shop.
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Educate your employees when and how to intervene if
they observe unsafe use of a Caroline’s Cart.
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Educate the customer on how to use Caroline’s Cart
before use.
Cart Storage and Store Access
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Caroline’s Cart should be located and stored inside the
store at a designated area.
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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
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ALWAYS buckle up occupant in cart seat and fasten securely
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ALWAYS rotate handles down when pushing the cart
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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
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Parking lots and access ramps should be properly
maintained and free of debris at all times.
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The cart should not be dropped or pushed off of curbs.
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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
