MONI BBH-718B MONACO Children Battery Operated Car with 2.4G Remote Control Instruction Manual

MONI BBH-718B MONACO Children Battery Operated Car with 2.4G Remote

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DESCRIPTION OF THE PRODUCT

Appropriate age| From 36 – 72 months| Maximum weight capacity| < 25 kg
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Speed| 4.2 km/ h| Size of the product| 110 x 67 x 46 cm
Charger| Input current: 100-240V 50-60Hz Output current: DC15V 700mA| Battery| 1*12V7Ah
Manner of charging| Rechargeable battery| Charging time| 8 ~ 12 hours
Duration of use| Around 45 minutes after full charge| Expected life of the battery:| Around 300 charges
Working frequency of the remote control| 2.4GHz| Range of the remote control| Maximum up to10 meters

WARNING!

• DO NOT USE IN MUDDY TERRAINS!!!!!
• ADULT ASSEMBLY REQUIRED. The product contains small parts, which are for adult assembly only.
• Keep children away when assembling.
• Always remove protective material and poly bags and dispose before assembly.
• CHOKING HAZARD – Small parts. Not suitable for children under 36 months.

WARNINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SAFE USE

• Warning! To be used under the direct supervision of an adult.
• NEVER LEAVE THE CHILD WITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION. Always monitor the child while it is using the battery-operated car.
• Warning! This toy is unsuitable for children under 3 years due to its maximum speed.
• This toy has no breaks.
• Intended for children from 36 till 72 months of age with maximum weight up to 25 kg.
• Use only as intended. The battery-operated car is a toy – it is not intended to transport people on long distances or luggage and etc.
• Adult assembly required.
• Children under 3 years of age are not to be present during assembly of the car. Small parts. Risk of choking.
• Keep the packing away from children during the unpacking and afterwards.
• The assembly and charging of the batteries must be made by an adult.
• Use with caution. Skill is required to avoid falls or collisions causing injury to the user or third parties.
• Warning! Protective equipment should be worn. Not to be used in traffic.
• The product is intended for use only by one child at a session.
• Never use on roads, close to cars, on or close to steep hills or stairs, pools, or other water bodies, muddy terrains or swampy areas.
• Check regularly the condition of each part, since there is a risk of injuring your child in case of damage.
• Do not use the car if you find loosen, worn-out or damaged parts. The wheels must be moving freely.
• One must always use shoes during use. The child must not be barefoot during use of the toy or with shoes with slippery soles.
• One must always sit on the seat. Do not allow the child to step on the seat or to use the battery-operated car, while standing up.
• Your child must not jump with the car from curbs or other higher parts or bump into them.
• You must teach your child and the other children, which are near the car, not to touch its wheels with hands or other objects, while the car is moving.
• Do not tie or attach objects or accessories to the toy. This may lead to hanging, twining and disturbance of the balance causing injuring your child.
• Do not modify any of the parts of the product!
• Keep away from direct heat sources – heathers, open fires or others.
• Do not use the car in rainy days, do not get it wet with water or other liquids during play or during cleaning. This will prevent the risk of damage of the toy due to rust on the metal parts or disturbing the stability of the connections.

Rules for safe driving
The children must be in Safe Zones for driving:

• Use the toy on even ground and in safe areas only. Such as – in your home, park or playground.
• Never use on lawns or other grass areas, on or near steep slopes.
• Avoid sandy or other hard and rough surfaces. Do not use in poor weather (snow, rain, strong wind), or at places that are poorly lit, or places with poor visibility or with obstacles.
• Never use in the dark.Your child may encounter unexpected obstacles resulting in an accident. Use only during the day or at places that are well lit.
• It is forbidden to shorten the terminals of the electric cables or to add other electric parts.
• Periodically check the wires, bushings and connectors.
• Do not allow children to touch the wheels or be close to them, when the battery-operated car is in motion.
• The product has adjustable safety belts. Instruct the children to fasten their seat belts before use in order to guarantee their safety.
• When restarting the motor there may be some sparks. It is forbidden to start the car in highly flammable and explosive environments such as petrol stations.
• An adult must read this instruction carefully and give correct guidelines to children before playing with this product. Show them how to start and release the pedal, how to stop the car and how to act in case of malfunctions.
• When you stop using the toy, turn off the power.
• Do not change anything in the body and parts of the product. This may lead to destabilization of the toy and injury to your child.

The following must be confirmed before using the product:

• Important! Before use of the product for the first time, the battery must be charged around 4 – 6 hours, but no more than 10 hours. Only an adult can charge and recharge the battery.
• Check regularly all screws, nuts and safety coverings and tighten them if necessary!
• Before each use check the seat. Whether it is correctly placed and mounted (installed) with the help of a screw.
• In order to avoid incidents, make sure that the battery-operated car is entirely safe before use.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Rechargeable Battery/ Charger/ Alkaline batteries

1. The battery/ charger/ alkaline batteries are not toys and it is strictly forbidden for children to play with them.
2. Non-rechargeable batteries must not be recharged, do not recharge them.
3. Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of different types: alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium).
4. Only an adult must charge the batteries.
5. Remove the rechargeable batteries from the product except for the battery of the car before you start charging them.
6. Observe the correct polarity ± indicated at the battery compartment.
7. The discharged batteries must immediately be removed from the product.
8. Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the product for a long time.
9. Do not shorten the battery terminals.
10. Use only the rechargeable battery and charged provided by the manufacturer.
11. Do not use the battery or charger for other product, because this may lead to overheating, fire or explosion.
12. DO NOT OPEN the battery or charger.
13. DO NOT CHARGE the battery backwards.
14. Always keep the battery dry. The battery must not get in contact with fresh or salt water.

PARTS LIST

Before you start to assemble the battery-operated car, take the parts out of the packaging and check whether all parts indicated in the list below are present. Keep the packaging until you have completely finished the assembly.

1. Car body – 1 pc;
2. Rearview mirrors– 1 set;
3. Front decorative windshield – 1 pc;
4. Steering wheel – 1 pc;
5. Seat – 1 pc;
6. Rear wheels – 2 pcs;
7. Front wheels – 2 pcs;
8. Wheel caps – 4 pcs;
9. MP3 cable – 1 pc;
10. . Charger – 1 pc;
11. Tools needed for the assembly: S – screwdriver (not included in the set) and W – wrench – 2 pcs included;
12. User manual – 1 pc;
13. Remote control – 1 pc;
14. Auxiliary wheels – 2 pcs.

ASSEMBLY STEPS

On Figure T are shown the tools that you will need during the assembly: S – screwdriver (not provided with the product); W – wrench (not provided with the product);

1. Auxiliary, front and rear wheels’ installation – See Figures 1a, 1b and 2:
   • Auxiliary wheels: Turn car’s body upside down. Remove the from the rear car body. Attach the auxiliary wheels to the corresponding holders on the rear car body. Fix them using the screws.
   • Rear wheels: If there are any washers or nuts attached to the axle, remove them. Then attach to the left and right side of the rear axle: rear wheel → Ø10 washer → nut. The cogwheels of the wheels must fit tightly to the cogwheels of the gearboxes. Using a spanner tighten both of the nuts on each side of the rear axle. Then attach the caps to the wheels. Push them carefully to fix them. You will hear a click.
   • Front wheels: Remove two nuts and 4 washers from the front axle. Attach to the left and right side of the front axle: Ø10 washer → front wheel → Ø10 washer → nut. Use a spanner to tighten the nuts on both sides of the front axle. Then attach the covers to the wheels. Push them carefully to fix them. You will hear a click.
2. Attaching the steering wheel – See Figure 3: Turn the car body so that it stands on its wheels. Remove the fixing bolt and nut from the steering wheel. Connect the steering wheel’s cable to the car’s cable. Then insert the cables into the opening. Place the steering wheel on the tip of the steering rod. Warning! Be careful not to damage the cables. Align the openings of the steering rod and steering wheel. Slide the fixing bolt and fix it using the nut and screwdriver.
3. Attaching the front windshield – See Figure 4: Attach the windshield to the front part of the car’s body. Insert its plastic pins into the corresponding openings of the body. Press carefully down to fix it. Warning! Do not press too hard as you may break some of the parts. Then fix both sides of the windshield with screws.
4. Fix the rearview mirrors – See Figure 5: Before attaching the mirrors, make sure to differ the right from the left mirror. Place the rearview mirrors in the corresponding openings on the doors. Press carefully until they are fixed. Warning! Do not press too hard as you may break some of the parts.
5. Connect the car cables to the battery and attach the seat – See Figure 6: Remove the screws that are used to fix the seat to the car body. Lift the seat and connect the red cable to the red terminal of the battery. Follow the correct polarity. Never connect black cable to red terminal or vice versa. This may lead to short circuit. Turn on the power of the car to check if the connection was successful. Place the seat back at its place. Fix it with the screws.

USE OF THE BATTERY-OPERATED CAR

Notice: When you change the direction of movement, first make sure that the car does not move. Otherwise, if you change suddenly the direction of movement without stopping the car, you may cause damage of the gears and motor.

1. S/D – Button for swing or drive function.
2. MP – Music player.
3. M – Button for music functions.
4. P – Power button for turning the car on or off.
5. FP – Foot pedal.

Moving Forward/ Reverse:

• Moving Forward: Put the Forward ▲ / Backward ▼ switch in position Forward ▲ and press the pedal in order to move the car forward.
• Moving Backward: Put the Forward ▲ / Backward ▼ switch in position Reverse ▼ and press the pedal to move the car backwards.
• Stop: Lift your leg from the pedal in order to stop the car from moving.

REMOTE CONTROL USE

PLACING OF THE BATTERIES:
WARNING! The placement of batteries should be performed in the absence of children!

1. The batteries are not included in the set.
2. Remove the screw of the lid of the battery compartment with a screwdriver and set it aside.
3. After that place 2 pcs AAA (LR03) batteries in the compartment, make sure that you observe the respective polarity (+/-) when you place them, it is indicated on the bottom of the compartment.
4. Replace the cover of the battery compartment and secure it with the screw.
5. The batteries must be handled by an adult. Do not allow the children to play with the batteries.
6. Warning! The placing of the further change of the batteries must be done by an adult.

Buttons of the remote control – See Figure RC:

• F – Forward – press in order to move the car forward;
• B – Backward – press in order to move the car backward;
• P – Stop/ Pause – press to stop the car from moving;
• L – Turn on the left– press in order the car to turn on the left;
• R – Turn on the right – press in order the car o turn on the right;
• S – Speed select.
• IL – LED indicating light for the speed.

Connecting the remote control device to the car:

1. Put batteries in the compartments of the remote control. Turn off the power of the car from the button on the dashboard. Hold the Forward and Backward buttons at the same time for 3 seconds. The first speed indicator will start flashing. Turn on the power of the car. The light indicator should stop flashing and turns to long light. This means that the connection was successful.
2. If the connection wasn’t successful, turn off the power of the car and repeat step 1.
3. The RC will turn into power saving mode automatically if you do not use it for 10 seconds.
4. The RC device has memory function. This means that if you change the old batteries with new ones, you will not need to reconnect the RC device to the car.

Note! If the mode button S/D of the car, which activates the swing or driving mode, is in position S, you will not be able to use the remote control and will not be able to move the car.
Moni Trade Ltd., hereby, declares that this type of radio equipment model BBH- 718B complies with Directive 2014/53/EC. The complete text of EC declaration for compliance can be found at the following Internet address: www.moni.bg.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE BATTERIES:

1. Always remove the discharged batteries and do not throw them away with the household waste, use the places designated for that purpose. They are recyclable.
2. Use only batteries with the size and voltage, marked on the bottom of the battery compartment.
3. Alkaline batteries are recommended.
4. Always remove the batteries, if you will not use the product for a long period of time.
5. When you replace the batteries always replace them with new ones, always replace all batteries. Children should not be present while you are replacing the batteries.
6. Do not mix old batteries with new ones.
7. Do not mix alkaline, standard (Carbon – Zinc), or rechargeable (Nickel – Cadmium) batteries.
8. Do not throw the batteries in fire, because they may blow up or leak.

CHARGING OF THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY OF THE TOY

THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY MUST BE CHARGED BY AN ADULT ONLY.

1. Before use for the first time you must charge the rechargeable battery for 4 – 6 hours. Do not charge more than 10 hours to avoid overheating of the battery and charger.
2. Charge battery after each use or at least once a month for 8 to 12 hours but not more than 20 hours.
3. When the normal speed of the car starts to significantly decline or after each use of the product, charge the battery.
4. Check the battery, charger and their connectors and cables for extensive wearing or damage every time before you start charging the battery. If you find any wearing or damage, do not use the charger or battery until the worn or damaged part is replaced.
5. The battery must be charged in dry areas only.
6. It is normal for the battery and charger to become warm during charging.
7. Charge the battery at least once a month, even if the car has is not being used.
8. At room temperature under 5 degrees Celsius, the charging must take 3-5 hours more. Do not use this product under – 5 degrees Celsius.
9.  Charging:
   • Switch the battery-operated car off before you start charging the battery.
   • See Figure CH. Insert the adapter DC plug in the charging socket, which is under the seat.
   • Insert the AC plug of the adapter in a socket of the main electric grid.
   • Make sure that the battery-operated car is turned off.

WARNING

• IN ORDER TO AVOID FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK:
  • Always use only the rechargeable battery and adapter provided with the bought product. NEVER USE battery or charger of other brand or another product.
  • Do not place the battery or adapter for another product. This may result in overheating, fire or explosion.
  • NEVER change the electric current. Making any changes to it may lead to short circuit, fire or explosion or the system may permanently get damaged.
  • DO NOT ALLOW DIRECT CONTACT BETWEEN THE TERMINALS OF THE BATTERY. THIS MAY LEAD TO FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
  • Do not allow any liquid to get in contact with the battery or its components.
  • During the charging of the battery explosive gases, heat or flammable substances accumulate. Charge the battery in well ventilated places ONLY.
  • Never pick up the battery by its cable or adapter. This may lead to damaging of the battery resulting in a fire. Pick the battery by the corpus ONLY.
• Never pick up the battery by its cable or adapter. This may lead to damaging of the battery resulting in a fire. Pick the battery by the corpus ONLY.
  • Charge the battery in dry areas only.
• The battery terminals, connectors and parts related to them contain lead and lead components, chemicals, which according to the state of California can cause cancers and reproductive disabilities. Always wash your hands after handling the battery.
• Do not open the battery. The battery contains lead acid and other materials, which are toxic and corrosive.
• Do not open the adapter! The exposed wires and electric components in the corpus of the adapter may cause electric shock.
• Only an adult can handle and charge the battery. NEVER allow children to work with or charge the battery. The battery is heavy and contains lead acid (electrolyte).
• Never drop the battery. This may lead to permanent damage of the battery or serious injuries.
• Before you start charging the product you must check whether the adapter, battery and cables are in good working order. If there is damage on any of these parts, you must stop using them, until the damage is removed.
• Do not let the battery discharge entirely. You must recharge it after each use or once a month if you are not going to use it regularly.
• Do no turn the battery backwards.
• Always secure and fasten the rechargeable battery with the bracket. Otherwise the battery can fall and injure the child, if the battery-operated car upturns.
• It is normal for the adapter to get heated during charging, but if the adapter gets very hot, you must stop the charging and check the adapter and battery.
• The charging socket is situated under the seat of the car.
• Before you put the battery-operated car in storage, you must charge its battery completely. After that every 3 months you must charge it, in order to prolong its life.
• During charging the car is not usable, because the current of the electric system is stopped.
• Switch the POWER BUTTON OFF before staring to charge the battery.
• Children are not allowed to handle the adapter. Only an adult must handle it. After charging you must always store it at a place out of the reach of children. The adapter is not a toy.

REMOVAL OF THE DISCHARGED BATTERY
Your battery at one point will lose its ability to hold charge. Depending on the amount of use and varying conditions, the battery should be used between one and three years. In order to replace the battery and remove the discharged one, follow the steps below:

1. Remove the seat of the battery-operated car.

2. Remove the jacks of the battery’s cables.

3. Remove the metal bracket that protects the battery from falling.

4. Carefully lift the battery.

   • Depending on the state of the battery (for example leakage) you may have to wear protective gloves before you remove the battery.
   • Do not lift the battery by its terminals or cables.

5. Place the discharged battery in a plastic packaging.
   Important! The sealed lead-acid battery must be recycled or thrown away in an ecologically friendly manner for the purpose of avoiding pollution of the environment. The battery contains lead acid (electrolyte) and must be discarded in an ecologically friendly manner in accordance with the regulatory requirements. DO NOT throw the rechargeable battery in fire, because it may explode or leak. DO NOT throw the lead-acid battery in the containers for household waste. The incineration (burning), land filling or mixing of the sealed lead-acid batteries with the household waste is forbidden by law. The discharged rechargeable battery can be given at the local recycling center for recycling or at a center for sale of such batteries.

6. Replace the battery with new one and reconnect all cables and terminals.

7. Place the metal bracket protecting the battery from upturning or falling back on.

8. Return the seat of the battery-operated car back in place.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

it fully for 8 to 12 hours but not more than 20 hours.
The nuts holding the wheels are loose.| Tighten the nuts with spanner.
The electric system is damaged.|  |  | Check if there is water in the electric system. Sand and dirt may have jammed the switches.
The power button has fallen out and is not connected to the battery.| **** Reconnect.
The battery is damaged.| Change with new. For this purpose contact store you bought the product from.
The driving motor is damaged.| The car must be examined and repaired by a professional. Contact the store you bought the product from.
Protection of the electric system. The thermal fuse has switched off the power.| The battery operated car is supplied with thermal self- resetting fuse. See Figure FU. When the car is overloaded or it is not being used properly, the fuse may cut the power off for 5 – 20 second. The fuse is connected to the battery and it is under the seat.

To avoid cutting the power off, follow the guidelines below:

• DO NOT overload the BO car. The maximum weight load is 25 kg.

• DO NOT tie anything behind the car.

• DO NOT use on steep slopes.

• DO NOT driver towards fixed objects as this may lead to

spinning the wheels and overheating of the motors.

• DO NOT change anything in the electric circuit. This may lead to short circuit or the fuse to trip.

The car cannot move forward or backwards

| Check if there is electricity transmitted from the cables connected to the forward/ backward switch.| If there is no electricity, change the switch with new one. For the purpose, contact the store you bought the product from.
Loose or disconnected cables.| Reconnect. And if even after reconnection this function is not active, contact the store you bought the product from.
Check if the S/D button is in position S. This button activates the swing mode and drive mode| If the button is in S position, switch to position D and try again.
The car moves slowly| The     battery enough charge.| doesn’t| have| Charge the battery completely for 8 to 12 hours but not more than 20 hours.
Damage on the cables connecting the gearboxes with the battery.| Contact the store consultation or repair.| you| bought| the| product| from| for
** The battery does not charge| The battery cable’s plug is loose.| Check whether the battery cable’s plug is firmly connected. Re-connect.
The charger is not plugged in.| Check if the charger is plugged in to a working socket of the main electric system.
Problem| Possible reason| Solution
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The battery does not charge| Check if the charger is warm during charging. If not, then it is damaged.| Change with new one. Contact the shop you bought the product from.
** The battery operated car moves but there are no lights and music.| Check if the light and music switches are in good condition.| If they are damaged, contact the shop you bought the product from.
Check if all cables connected and plugged-in.| are| If not, reconnect the unplugged cables.
The wheels of the battery operated car are not moving.| Check if the wheels are correctly attached and if they are well fixed to the axles.| If not, attach the wheels correctly.
Check, if the gearboxes are in good condition.| If they are damaged, contact the shop you bought the product from.
The battery-operated car cannot operate for a long time. It stops often.| The car may be overloaded.| The product is intended for maximum weight of up to 25 kg.| use| by| children| with
The time for charging battery is shorten.|

the

| Charge the battery for the recommended time and not shorter, or charge every time after each use. The charging must be done at least once a week. Charge for 8 – 12 hours, but not more than 20 hours.
The battery is old and cannot hold charge anymore.| Usually the battery, when being charged regularly, can last from 1 to 3 years. If the battery cannot hold any more charge, replace it with a new one. Contact the shop you bought the product from.
You are using the car uneven surface.| on| Use the car only on level asphalt surfaces! Do not use on uneven, sandy or muddy terrains.
Check if the wheels move freely or not.| If they are not moving freely, check if there is dirt on them. Clean them. If they are not moving again freely, contact the shop you bought the product from.
During charging the battery is warm and there is buzzing sound from it.| This is due to a chemical reaction.| You should not be worried as this is a normal chemical process.
During charging the charger is warm and there is buzzing sound from it.| This is due to a chemical reaction.| You should not be worried as this is a normal chemical process.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PRODUCT

Cleaning:

1. Do not clean the product with a hose. Do not wash it with water and soap. Do not use the car, when it rains or snows. Water may damage the motor, electric system or battery.
2. Clean the battery-operated car with soft, dry cloth only. In order to restore the shine of the plastic parts, use polishing agent for furniture WITHOUT wax. Do not use strong abrasive cleaning agents.

Maintenance and storage:

1. The responsibility to check the main parts of the toy before use is entirely to the parents/ adult. Regularly check for potential risk of damage / injury – the battery, adapter, electric cables or wires, bushings, screws, body, moving systems, wheels, fastening components – whether they are in good working condition or not, whether there is any damage, broken or chipped parts. If you find any, you must stop using the product, until the damage is removed. Contact the shop you bought the product from or the importer.
2. Make sure that the plastic parts of the toy are not cracked or broken.
3. From time to time use lubricating oil, in order to oil the moving parts such as wheels and moving connections. You must apply a very thin layer of the oil and be careful while applying it.
4. Store the car in upright position only, do not turn it upside down and do not tilt it. Park the battery-operated car indoors or cover it with sailcloth, in order to protect it in humid weather.
5. When you are not going to use the product, you must store it at a dry, cool and well ventilated place. Do not store the product close to sources of heat – open fire, heating devices or cookers and also at humid places.
6. FOR ADULTS ONLY: recharge the battery after each use. Recharge the battery at least once a month, when you are not using the battery-operated car.
7. When the battery-operated car is not being used, all electric sources must be switched off. All switches must be in zero position or in “stop” position. Disconnect the bushings of the battery’s cables.
8. If you are not going to use the product for a long time, you must charge the battery completely, before you put it for storage. You must charge the battery every three months in order to prolong its life.
9. Before you put the car for storage you must switch the power button OFF, remove the cables from all bushings and the rechargeable battery of the car. Store it at a suitable place (dry, cool and well ventilated place). Do not allow children to play close to the battery.
10. IMPORTANT! DO NOT MAKE ANY CHANGES OF THE BODY OF THE CAR AND ITS MAIN PARTS AND ALSO THE ELECTRIC INSTALLATION! This may lead to damaging of the car, improper operation and a risk of injury to the child. These parts must be maintained by an expert – authorized repair shop or importer.
11. Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries, do not mix old and new or different types of batteries. Observe the correct polarity while placing the batteries.
12. Do not change the structure of this product and its electric system. Any changes must be performed under the guidance of a technician only. In case of a problem contact the shop you bought the product from or the importer.

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Producer: Moni Trade Ltd.
Address: 1 Dolo str., Trebich quarter, city of Sofia, Bulgaria Tel.: +359 2/ 936 07 90; Web: www.moni.bg

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