owner’s manual x-country series: cheetah 1, cheetah 2, cougar 1, cougar 2, cx 1, cx 2 Keep this owner’s manual for future reference. www.chariotcarriers.com ! warning you should not use the chariot child carrier before you have read and understood the contents of this owner’s manual. Failure to comply with the instructions contained herein may lead to an otherwise avoidable accident in which you and/or your passenger(s) could suffer serious injury or death.
chariot carriers inc. #105 - 5760 9th street se calgary aB t2H 1Z9 canaDa Table of Contents 1.General items........................................................................ 3 2.overview of components...................................................... 4 telephone numbers: 1-403-640-0822 1-403-640-0759 (fax) chariot carriers inc. retains all rights to this owner’s manual.
1. General Items Intended Use Congratulations and thank you for purchasing a Chariot Carrier! Use as intended congratulations on choosing a x-country cts ready chassis, the key component of the world‘s premiere child transport system (cts). your new cts carrier offers superior quality, safety features and comfort. in addition, chariot cts conversion Kits can provide you with the versatility to meet all of your child transportation needs.
. Overview of Components . Safety the purpose of this section is to acquaint you with the symbols and safety instructions and make you aware of general dangers that might arise in using the carrier. in addition, here you will get to know about the particular dangers when using the carrier in road traffic, as well as being warned against unauthorised rebuilds or modifications. this section, which is entitled »safety«, is the most important section in this owner’s manual.
. General safety instructions Basics • Before using the carrier, please read through the owner’s manual carefully. Failure to comply with the safety instructions may result in serious personal injury or death, to both the user and/or the occupants of the carrier. • when using the carrier, always comply with local safety and accident prevention regulations, as well as the local road Traffic Act, all of which may restrict use in some way. • safe and appropriate use of the carrier is your responsibility.
. Safety instructions for carrying infants . Description of the Ready Chassis • children who cannot as yet sit up without support may only be carried using the chariot infant sling (accessory). • the manufacturer accepts no liability for use of other sitting aids or baby seats. • Please make sure you follow the safety instructions in the chariot infant sling owner’s manual .1 Supplied as standard Cheetah 1, Cheetah , Cougar 1, Cougar .
. Erecting and folding the carrier Erecting the Ready Chassis the assembly of the cx requires particular attention. care needs to be taken here that the brake cable (see section 4.10) is not bent or damaged in some other way. it must run along the frame tubes as illustrated. Push down the axle socket with your left hand, and at the same time push up the left frame tube using your right hand.
Folding the Ready Chassis . Wheel assembly when folding the cts ready chassis, the procedure is the reverse of the above: First pull or release the auto-lock disk on one side and push the short lower side tube slightly forwards. repeat this procedure on the other side. Push the short lower side tube fully forwards. The wheels of the Chariot models described are fitted with so-called push-button axles.
. Installing the handlebar CX Cougar and Cheetah the handlebar of the cx is installed in the same manner as described in the section above. only one position is possible however, as the ergonomic five-position CX handlebar allows it to be gripped in various height positions, depending on use. Push the handlebar into the upper frame open tube ends. Depress both spring buttons simultaneously and push both ends of the handlebar at the same time into the tube ends until the spring buttons engage.
Handlebar bag (CX) the chariot cx is equipped as standard with a handlebar bag, which can also be used as a child backpack. For the other models the handlebar bag can be purchased as an accessory. the handlebar bag is attached to a specially designed buckle at the upper rear end of the passenger compartment, as well as to the handlebar itself by means of two straps with buckles. n OT E always make sure the safety wrist strap is safely stored in the mesh pocket when it is not in use.
10. Adjust the shoulder harness and crotch belt to fit so that all belts are tight and the lower end of the padded shoulder harness with the “chariot” logo is level with the child’s lower chest region. 11. Fasten the waist belt. the waist belt must be on the outside of the crotch belt. 12. on each side of the buckle, the waist belt has a loose belt end for adjusting to fit correctly on the child. Adjust the waist belt until it is tight and the buckle is in the centre in front of the crotch belt. 13.
! warn in g Before each journey check all buckles. if this is not done, the belt system may fail resulting in an accident in which your passenger(s) could suffer serious injury or death. If only one child is being carried in a two-seater carrier, then he/she must sit in the centre of the seat. To fasten the child into the carrier, proceed as follows: comparison of different adjustments of the padded shoulder harness for children of different heights. 1.
CX 2009 and later cx’s are equipped with a new 3-point harness system. To fasten the child into the carrier, proceed as follows: 1. 2. undo the tri-buckle and open the waist belt. Place the child on the seat, making sure the crotch pad is between the child’s legs. 3. the shoulder pad straps are attached to the vertical straps in the seatback. adjust the height of the shoulder pad straps on the verticle straps until they are directly above the shoulders of the child. 4.
If only one child is being carried in a two-seater carrier, then he/she must sit in the centre of the seat. To fasten the child into the carrier, proceed as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Properly adjusted harness ! wa r ning always make sure you thread the belt through correctly (see illustration above). if this is not the case, the belt could slip out of the buckle resulting in the seatbelt failing in which your passenger(s) could suffer serious injury or death.
! warn in g always make sure you thread the belt through correctly (see illustration above). if this is not the case, the belt could slip out of the buckle resulting in the seatbelt failing in which your passenger(s) could suffer serious injury or death. Whenever you thread the belt through again, always give it a good pull to check that it cannot be pulled out of the buckle.
. Climate control The two-in-one weather cover all models are equipped with the chariot two-in-one weather cover, which consists of a plastic window that can be rolled up with mesh beneath it. 2009 and later model cougars and cx’s are equipped with a new two-in-one weather cover attachment method. the two-inone cover is attached to the external 3/8in / 9.5mm aluminum frame via hooks on the underside of the two-in-one cover.
Sunscreen Front side air vent on the Cougar a sunscreen is located under the upper rear of the two-in-one weather cover. For additional ventilation of the interior, the cougar is equipped with a side air vent to the front of each side window. it can be opened either fully or partly from the inside by means of a fabric flap. if it is not being used, it can be rolled up and secured with the loops located at the top corners. the two-in-one weather cover is then placed over it and fastened.
. Storage bags the cheetah is equipped with a large rear mesh pocket and an oversized rear storage pocket. nOT E if the un-zipped portion of the window cannot be securely inserted under the zipped portion, it may flap – especially when used as a Bicycle trailer – and could get damaged. it could even get caught in the wheel spokes and this may result in an accident. the cougar and cx have removable seat padding so that the children do not come into direct contact with the floor of the carrier.
the bracket of the adjustable storage bag support bar has two settings, an upper and a lower one. make sure that the storage bag engages properly in both positions. Before you change the position of the storage bag, you must release the quick-release skewers on each of the side brackets. once you have changed the position, you must once again tighten the quick-release skewers. ! warn in g Depending on the type of use, the storage bags may only be loaded to a certain weight.
. Operating the parking brake (Cheetah and Cougar) .10 CX brake system owner’s manual the parking brake of the cheetah and cougar is in the centre of the long cross axle under the rear lower storage bag. the brake system is in the form of a cable-operated drum brake working on both rear wheels. lock the brake by depressing the brake lever with your foot.
to completely detach the handlebar (s) from the carrier, the entire brake lever and right handlebar grip assembly (s1) with brake lever (a) can be removed by depressing a spring button located in the right plastic bracket (s2) and pulling outward. the handlebar grip and brake lever assembly (s1) can then be stored in the upper mesh pocket, allowing the rest of the handlebar to be stored separate from the carrier.
Use as a parking brake the brake system can also be used to secure the carrier against running away when it is parked. For this, the brake lever has to be operated and blocked with the locking pushbutton (F). ! warn in g Please ensure that the locking pushbutton is fully pushed down. if this is not done, the brake lever could be released and the parked carrier could roll away resulting in an accident in which your passenger(s) could suffer serious injury or death.
the brake system involves the use of 3 adjusting screws: Case 1: Too much increase in brake lever play: First check that all brake cables with their end caps are properly located in the relevant hole of the adjusting screws. if necessary do the same for the adjusting screw on the brake lever (the one that you are not to adjust). right wrong one on the brake force distributor (G1), and one on each of the drum brakes (G2, G3). By unscrewing G1, the inner cable in the top brake cable is tightened.
Case : Brakes pull unequally Fine adjusting Basic adjustment with a loaded carrier, check that the breaks now work with equal force and the carrier does not pull to one side on braking. First check that all brake cables with their end caps are properly located in the relevant hole of the adjusting screws. if necessary do the same for the adjusting screw on the brake lever (the one that you are not to adjust). (see illustration in the preceding section). 1.
Wheel removal Fitting this cap is particularly important when you are using the xc skiing kit. TiP when removing the wheels, the parking brake must be off. ensure too that all brake cables with their end caps are properly located in the relevant hole of the adjusting screws. if necessary do the same for the adjusting screw on the brake lever (the one that you are not to adjust). to remove the wheel press the unlocking button in the centre of the wheel and pull the wheel off to the side.
Care and maintenance Cleaning the brake internal areas must be dry and free of dirt. if the wheels are removed, the protective cap prevents dirt entering from outside. wear of the brake callipers, however, also gives rise to dust that clogs the inside. if necessary, please clean using a dry and grease-free brush. if you want to wash your chariot with water, please leave the wheels in place, so that as little water as possible gets into the drum brakes.
. Parts lists and exploded views Parts list Cheetah 1 a/B c D e F G H i J K l m o P Q r t u V w x Part Quantity upper Frame 1 lower Frame 2 axle Hangar Bracket 2 Back Frame – left 1 Back Frame – right 1 Back tube 2 seat Frame 1 Versa wing 2.0 - left 1 Versa wing 2.
Parts list Cougar 1 a B c D e F G H i J K l m n P Q r s t u V w x y Z aa BB Part Quantity upper Frame 1 lower Frame 2 axle Hangar Bracket 2 Back Frame – left 1 Back Frame – right 1 Back tube 2 seat Frame 1 cargo Bag Frame 1 Versa wing 2.0 – left 1 Versa wing 2.
Parts list CX 1 a B c D e F G H i J K l m n o P Q r s t u V w x y Z aa BB Part upper Frame lower Frame axle Hangar Bracket Back Frame – left Back Frame – right Back tube seat Frame cargo Bag Frame Versa wing 2.0 – left Versa wing 2.
. The Cycling Kit Safety instructions for use as a Bicycle Trailer General safety instructions for operation as a bicycle trailer: Basics the assembled bicycle trailer (cts ready chassis + cycling Kit) • Please make sure you read the safety instructions in the “safety” section at the beginning of this owner’s manual. • only cyclists who are experienced and strong enough may tow bicycle trailers. if you wish to carry children in the bicycle trailer, you must be 16 years old or over.
Please ensure the following before each journey: Legal requirements • Make sure that the hitcharm is correctly fitted and secured to the trailer: see pages 30 and 31. • Make sure the hitch is firmly attached on the bicycle. A hitch that is not securely attached may work loose from the rear axle and result in losing the trailer: see pages 31 and 32. • make sure that the hitcharm is correctly coupled up and secured to the bicycle: see pages 32 and 33.
Guide the plastic clip with its slot over the inner spoke and into the hole of the reflector. Secure it by tightening it a quarter turn using a screwdriver. For fastening the rear reflector you need a Philips screwdriver. Spoked wheels on the Cougar, CX and Cheetah. Attach a reflector on each wheel. Screw the red reflector into the left grommet on the storage bag.
Attaching the hitcharm to the CTS Ready Chassis the hitcharm should now protrude about 2 cm / 3/4 inch out of the rear side of the Versawing 2.0, and the rear vertical holes in the Versawing 2.0 and hitcharm must align with each other. the hitcharm is attached to the cts ready chassis into the left “Versawing 2.0” bracket. The hitcharm must always be attached into the left-hand side of the carrier (as seen in the direction of travel).
Attaching the hitcharm to the bicycle (Chariot Axle-Mount ezHitch) correctly installed hitcharm. ! warning make sure that the hitcharm is correctly attached and secured to the carrier. any kind of incorrect assembly may lead to loss of the carrier during travel resulting in an accident in which you and/or your passenger(s) could suffer serious injury or death. axle-mount ezHitch and accompanying quick-release skewer.
close the quick-release lever with the end of the lever pointing upwards. in this position there is enough space to insert the security pin. screw the wheels axle nut and the spacer or plain washer back on and tighten them securely. ! warn in g Depending on the hub type, the existing torque support washer for the hub must stay on the frame. Please follow the assembly instructions for the hub and the manufacturer’s torque specifications when fastening the axle nut.
Push the security pin from the top through both holes of the axle-mount ezHitch. Finally, always attach the hitch’s back-up safety strap around the bicycle frame. to do this, from above, put the hitch back-up safety strap around the chain stay, and attach the hook of the hitch backup safety strap to the hitcharm D-ring located on the underside of the hitcharm. secure the pin by pulling the rubber tab over the protruding end of the pin.
n OT E Special features of the VersaWing .0 if you want to convert the carrier from a Bicycle trailer to another cts conversion Kit, or if you want to store the carrier, the hitcharm on the cougar and cx can be stored to the side of the carrier. For this, the carrier must be upright or erected. always attach the snap hook of the hitch back-up safety strap to its accompanying D-ring on the hitcharm end that now points upwards.
Suitability of the bicycle used for towing Pay attention to the following when travelling: Always make sure you follow the manufacturer’s specifications in the owner’s manual of the bicycle used for towing, where the suitability specifications of the bicycle are to be found. Follow all safety instructions at the beginning of this section and the general safety instructions at the beginning of the Owner’s Manual.
Use as a pull wagon on short stretches and level surfaces, the carrier may be used as a pull wagon. For this, insert the hitcharm rotated at 90° counterclockwise in the left-hand (in direction of travel) Versawing 2.0 (the same wing as the hitcharm is used for trailering). the front end of the hitcharm must point upwards. ! warn in g any assembly of the hitcharm other than the one described is not permitted.
. The Jogging Kit • the parking brake on the cheetah 1, cheetah 2, cougar 1 and cougar 2 models is not suitable for deceleration of a moving carrier. • so as to prevent it from tipping backwards, the storage bags at the rear of the carrier may not be loaded with excessive weight. carry out the following check: Depress the handlebar by about 6”/15 ”/15 /15 cm. the carrier should return to its original standing position and should not tip backwards.
Assembly the wheel arm should nowprotrude about 2 cm / 3/4 inch out of the rear side of the Versawing 2.0. Push the wheel arms, with the bend toward the centre of the carrier and wheel dropouts pointing downwards, into each Versawing 2.0. ! warn in g make sure that the wheel arms are correctly attached to the carrier. incorrect attachment may lead to loss of the front wheel resulting in an otherwise avoidable accident in which you and/or your passenger(s) could suffer serious injury or death.
tip the carrier backwards and put it down on the handlebar. insert the wheel in the axle dropouts. to correct directional trueness (ie. the carrier not rolling straight): the dropouts of the wheel arms are bolted on and their holes are slotted. after loosening both bolts, the dropout can be moved. this is possible on both the right-hand and the left-hand side dropout.
if you want to convert the carrier from Jogging stroller to another cts conversion Kit, or if you want to store the carrier, the wheel arms can be attached to the rear side of the carrier. the 16”/40cm wheel can be attached at the back of the rear storage bag. For this, the carrier must upright or erected. the wheel arm can be attached to a click ‘n’ store bracket on the rear side of the carrier.
. The Strolling Kit the assembled stroller (cts ready chassis + strolling Kit) Supplied as standard Strolling Kit: 2 x 8” stroller wheels Safety instructions for use as a Stroller • Please make sure you read the safety instructions in the “safety” section at the beginning of this owner’s manual. • Before each journey check that all components are properly fitted, particularly the stroller casters and the handlebar. • Do not park the carrier on roads or other places which are on an incline.
Assembly to attach the stroller wheel, press the plastic button on the side of the Versawing 2.0 until it can go no further. then, from below, insert the upward pointing caster shaft of the stroller wheel into the vertical hole of the Versawing 2.0 until it can go no further. if you want to convert the carrier from stroller to another cts conversion Kit, you can store the stroller wheels on the top of the Versawing 2.0 . to attach them proceed as described above.
. The Hiking Kit Weight distribution ! warning so as to prevent it from tipping backwards, the storage bags at the rear of the carrier may not be loaded with excessive weight. carry out the following check while the carrier is standing on a flat surface: Push downwards on the handlebar by about 6“/15cm. the carrier should return to its original standing position and should not tip backwards.
Assembly lay both the hiking arms with shoulder harness and waist strap as shown in the “supplied as standard” illustration in front of the carrier. the waist strap must be attached to the insides of both arms. the shoulder strap, which is attached in a similar way to that of a backpack, can be adjusted in three positions: at the chest strap at the front, insert each arms into the Versawing 2.0 until the vertical holes in the arms and Versawing 2.0 are aligned with each other.
10. The XC-Skiing Kit Supplied as standard skis with frames, ski arms with waist belt, additional self-locking nuts Safety instructions for use as an XC Skiing Carrier • Please note: For the CX 1 and CX models there is a special XC Skiing Kit axle adapter required. The XC Skiing Kit does not fit because the axle is too short. The short axle will not engage fully in the CX1 and CX models, with the result that the skis would not be held securely.
Assembly CX Fitting the CX Axle Adapter Kit to the skis If you want to use the XC Skiing Kit on the CX, you must first convert the ski frames. For this you will need to get a special CX Axle Adapter Kit from your authorized Chariot retailer. Install this Adapter Kit to the skis according to the installation instructions supplied with the kit. ! To attach the XC Skiing Kit to the carrier, first remove the carrier wheels. then attach the clear protective caps over the exposed drum brake calipers.
Pressing down the locking button on the axle, insert the xc skiing Kit into the axle socket on the chariot cx until it can go no further. release the locking button. the axle will now click if installed fully. make sure the skis are inserted correctly with the ski tips towards the front of the carrier. ! warning always check that both ski frames are properly attached by pulling the ski frame outwards hard without pressing the axle’s locking button.
Length adjustment of the ski arms the ski arms are adjustable for length. to do this, withdraw the security pin which connects the two ski arm tubes. if required, the waist belt can be adjusted for larger and smaller hips. to do this, undo both attachment screws and reinstall them into the appropriate grommets. When refitting the screws, always use the additional self-locking nuts supplied. move both tubes towards each other until the desired holes in both tubes align with each other.
11. Accessories Fabric Axle-Mount ez-Hitch for additional bike Baby Bivy Baby Supporter Bunting Bag Hydration Kit Handlebar Bag Infant Sling Jogging Brake Kit .0 Rain Cover Side Fenders .0 Storage Cover Travel Bag X-Country Cargo Rack Cup Holder check the fabric regularly for signs of damage (e.g. tears). 1 . Service, Care and Storage Contact your authorized Chariot retailer immediately if you find a tear in the fabric. the fabric can be repaired or replaced.
13. Specifications Maintenance and care of bicycle trailers and jogging strollers: l x w x H, without hitcharm & handlebars (cheetah 1, cougar 1) (35“ x 27“ x 34“) 89 x 69 x 86 cm l x w x H, without hitcharm & handle bars (cx 1) (35“ x 27.5“ x 34“) 89 x 70 x 86 cm l x w x H, without hitcharm & handlebars (cheetah 2, cougar 2) (35.5“ x 32“ x 34“) 90 x 82 x 86 cm l x w x H, without hitcharm & handlebars (cx 1) (35.5“ x 32.
15. Warranty To validate your warranty and for contacting you for any future potential safety notices, please complete the following information and send to: Chariot Carriers Inc.
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