INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CONTENTS contents ASSEMBLING THE STROLLER Warnings 3 Components list 4 Opening stroller 5 Installing rear axle 6 Rear wheel assembly 6 Installing front wheel 7 Attaching bumper bar 8 USING THE STROLLER Adjusting canopy 9 Adjusting backrest 10 Operating brakes 11 Operating footrest 12 Operating front swivel wheels 13 Folding stroller 14 Unfolding stroller 15 Carrying stroller 16 Securing your child Adjusting harness height Tether strap 17 18 19 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Care and
WARNINGS TO AVOID INJURY OR DEATH: ALWAYS APPLY THE BRAKES WHENEVER THE STROLLER IS STATIONARY. FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS. DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED. SECURE THE CHILD IN THE HARNESS AT ALL TIMES AND ENSURE THAT THE SAFETY HARNESS IS ADJUSTED FIRMLY BUT COMFORTABLY TO THE CHILD’S BODY. DO NOT CARRY EXTRA CHILDREN OR BAGS ON THIS STROLLER. MAKE SURE CHILDREN ARE CLEAR OF ANY MOVING PARTS IF YOU ADJUST THE STROLLER, OTHERWISE THEY MAY BE INJURED.
COMPONENTS LIST A L B C C tether strap D O P E L viewing window O storage pocket Q F G H self locking I D storage latch S T J A Canopy B Canopy visor C Tether strap D Self locking storage latch E Bumper bar F Harness pads (x2) G Safety harness 4 Mother’s Choice | ava 4 wheel stroller H Seat I Adjustable footrest J Wheel release buttons (x2) Front wheel (x2) L Viewing window Handle Folding locks (x2) O Storage pocket P Zip for canopy extension Q Adjustable backrest Recline leve
1a Step 1: Opening stroller lift 1b click! 1c ASSEMBLING THE STROLLER storage latch • If the stroller has a security tie, please remove it. • Release the storage latch (Figure 1a). • Lift the handle upwards away from the rear legs (Figure 1b). • Continue this action until the frame is fully open. • When you hear a “click”, the stroller is opened to it’s extent and locked (Figure 1c). mother’s choice tip...
ASSEMBLING THE STROLLER Step 2: Installing rear axle/brakes • Insert the axle assembly into the rear stroller legs and push up until it snaps into place (Figure 2). insert 2 mother’s choice tip... Ensure red brake levers face towards the rear of stroller. 3a 3b pull push 3c Step 3: Rear wheel assembly • IMPORTANT: Please follow the instructions carefully on this key step to ensure secure installation of wheels. • Ensure the axle cover is removed before continuing.
• Align the shaft on the wheel with the hole in the front leg. Push in the button and simultaneously push the wheel into the hole (Figure 4a). Listen for a ‘click’. push push 4a • Repeat for the other side. click! ASSEMBLING THE STROLLER Step 4: Installing front wheel • To remove the front wheel, push in the button inwards while pulling down (Figure 4b). Repeat for the other wheel. push pull • Repeat for the other side.
ASSEMBLING THE STROLLER Step 5: Attaching / removing bumper bar • Align the bumper bar with the frame of the stroller, ensuring the arrows located on the inside of the bumper bar are facing UP (Figure 5a). arrows facing UP 5a push • Push the bumper bar onto the frame. Ensure the clamps on either side of the bumper bar sit snugly below the folding bar in the area shown in (Figure 5b).
• Pull the front edge of the canopy to open (Figure 6a, 6b). • Unzip canopy zipper and pull canopy forward (Figure 6c). • Flip out visor for extra coverage (Figure 6d). • To close, simply push backwards. USING THE STROLLER Step 6: To adjust canopy mother’s choice tip... The canopy pocket maximum weight is 0.5kg.
USING THE STROLLER upright 7a Step 7: Operating the backrest recline lever • Recline the backrest by simultaneously adjusting the recline levers (both sides) into one of three positions, as demonstrated in (Figures 7a - 7d). To adjust upwards, simply push on the backrest. lowered CAUTION 7b Do not adjust the seat back position with the child in the stroller. adjusting 7c full layback 7d adjustable backrest mother’s choice tip... The backrest can be adjusted into 3 different positions.
8a 7b 6b 7a • To apply the brake, press down firmly on both brake pedals using the ball of your foot (Figure 8a). • Ensure both sides are engaged. • To release the brake, lift both brake pedals until the brakes have fully disengaged (Figure 8b). • Ensure both sides are disengaged. USING THE STROLLER Step 8: Operating brakes press down to lock lift to unlock 8b WARNING Apply all brakes whenever you park the stroller.
USING THE STROLLER Step 9: Operating footrest pull upwards • The footrest’s default position is down. • To raise the footrest, simply lift upwards until the footrest ‘clicks’ into position (Figure 9a). • Ensure both sides are engaged. click! 9a • To lower the footrest, push both adjustment buttons (Figure 9b) simultaneously and push down gently.
Locked position is ideal for travel over rocky or uneven surfaces. Step 10: Operating front swivel wheels 10a unlock • To lock, turn the knob located above the front wheel anticlockwise until the indicator is horizontal (Figure 10a). USING THE STROLLER mother’s choice tip... lock • To unlock, turn the knob clockwise until the indicator is vertical (Figure 10b).
USING THE STROLLER 11a Step 11: Folding stroller fold canopy back extend backrest brakes applied swivels unlocked pull back • • • • Apply all brakes. Unlock the front swivel wheel. Fold the canopy back. Adjust the seat backrest to full layback position. • Grip the folding locks on each side of the handle (Figure 11b) pull to release the lock. • Press down on the handle to fold the stroller while pulling on the folding locks (Figure 11c).
lift 12a 12b USING THE STROLLER storage latch Step 12: Unfolding stroller • Release the storage latch (Figure 12a). • Lift handle until stroller is fully open and locking mechanism engaged (Figure 12b). • Push down on the handle to check that the locks have been fully engaged. Caution: • Folding strollers and accessories will always have the potential to trap fingers or parts of the body between moving parts, causing injuries. Care should be taken while folding or unfolding.
USING THE STROLLER Step 13: Carrying stroller carry here 13 16 Mother’s Choice | ava 4 wheel stroller • Fold the stroller, and ensure that storage latch is applied before continuing. • Carry stroller by holding frame between the storage latch and the folding lever (Figure 13). Avoid holding the stroller in other locations to avoid injury from moving parts.
5 points of the harness can be adjusted by moving each straps’ slider (Figure A1). To tighten or loosen the waist and/or shoulder straps, hold and lift the plastic adjuster. Adjust straps to desired position. The waist strap needs to fit firmly around the child. 1. Slip one shoulder strap (A) over each shoulder and position crotch strap between legs (B) A USING THE STROLLER Step 14: Securing your child A C F D E G B A1 WARNING Use this harness at all times.
USING THE STROLLER ...securing your child 2. Place buckle prong (D) on top of buckle prong (C) C 3. Insert the prongs into the buckle housing (E) until it clicks into position. Repeat the above steps for the opposite side (F and G). Pull straps to ensure they are locked into the buckle assembly. 2 4. The harness should resemble this image. 5. The buckle is released by squeezing the top and bottom prongs together until harness disengages. (Figure 5).
USING THE STROLLER Step 15: Tether strap • Whenever a child is in the stroller and brakes are NOT engaged, the large loop should be around your wrist (Figure 15). 15 WARNING Use this strap to stop the stroller rolling away. Note: This vehicle is designed for use on flat or gently sloping surfaces and may be unstable on higher sloping and uneven surfaces. You should always be aware of the possibility of the stroller tipping on uneven or higher sloping surfaces.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Care and Maintenance • • • • • • • • • 20 Always store in a clean and dry place. Clean the frame by wiping with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasives, bleach or strong detergents. Spot clean fabrics with warm water and mild soap. Ensure fabric is dry before storing. Occasionally clean and lubricate wheels and axles with a light lubricating oil. Regularly check for loose parts and tighten when required. Damaged or broken parts should be immediately replaced.
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