baby trend XCEL-R8 Plus Jogger Stroller Instruction Manual
- September 5, 2022
- baby trend
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baby trend XCEL-R8 Plus Jogger Stroller Instruction Manual
WARRANTY
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DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO THE STORE. PLEASE CONTACT BABY TREND® FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS, SERVICE AND REPAIR.
The Baby Trend® warranty covers workmanship defects within 1 year of purchase. Any product which has been subjected to misuse, abuse, abnormal use, excessive wear and tear, improper assembly, negligence, environmental exposure, alteration or accident, or has had its serial number altered or removed invalidates all claims against the manufacturer. Any damage to property during installation is the sole responsibility of the end user. -
Customer Service Department can be contacted at 1 (800) 328-7363 Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (PST). Return Authorizations are required prior to returning product(s) to Baby Trend®. Please visit http://babytrend.com/pages/limited-warranty
for complete warranty details.
Check that you have all the parts for this model before assembling the stroller.
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Stroller and Fender
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Parent Tray with LED lights
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Child Tray
- Rear Wheels
- Joined parts
- Axel Nuts
- Front Wheel
- Rueda Retainer plate
- The light unit requires four size AAA batteries (not included).
Copyright © 2021, Baby Trend Inc., All Rights Reserved.
WARNING: Please follow all of these instructions to ensure the safety of
your child. Keep these instructions for future reference.
WARNING: Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious
injury or death. Avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out. Always use
the safety harness and insure that the children are properly positioned
according to these instructions.
WARNING: Never leave children unattended
WARNING: Wheel can detach and cause tip over. Pull on the wheel to assure
it is securely attached.
- CAUTION: This single jogger is designed for one child only. Use with more than one child may cause the unbalance condition which can injure/harm your child.
- Purses, shopping bags, parcels, diaper bags or accessory items may change the balance of the stroller and cause hazardous unstable conditions.
- The maximum weight that can be carried in the basket is 5 lb. (2.26 kg), child tray and parent tray are 3 lb. (1.36 kg) each. If equipped, the maximum weight can be carried in the side pockets (2) is 3 lb. (1.36 kg), back pockets (2) is 3 lb. (1.36 kg) and canopy pockets is (2) 1 lb. (0.45 kg). Excessive weight may cause a hazardous unstable condition to exist.
- Be certain the stroller is fully erect and latched in the open position before allowing children near the stroller.
- Use of the stroller with children weighing more than 50 pounds (22.67 kg) or over 42 inches (106.7 cm) tall, will cause excessive wear and stress on the stroller and may cause a hazardous unstable condition to exist.
WARNING
- NEVER use the stroller on stairways or escalators.
- We recommend that the child occupant be at least 6 months of age prior to use of the stroller for jogging. Because children develop at different rates, please discuss the use of a jogging stroller with your health care provider prior to jogging with your child.
- NEVER allow your stroller to be used as a toy.
- To clean use only mild household soap or detergent and warm water on a sponge or clean cloth.
- Check your stroller for loose screws, worn parts, torn material or stitching on a regular basis. Replace or repair parts as needed.
- Discontinue use of stroller should it malfunction or become damaged. Please contact our customer service department to arrange for repair or obtain replacement parts.
ASSEMBLY MONTAJE ASSEMBLEE
IMPORTANT! To ensure safe operation of your stroller, please follow these
instructions carefully. Please keep these instructions for future reference.
IMPORTANT! Before assembly and each use, inspect this product for damaged
hardware, loose joints, missing parts or sharp edges. NEVER use if any parts
are missing or broken.
IMPORTANT! Adult assembly is required.¡
The front wheel, rear wheels, fender, and parent tray need to be installed
prior to use.
FRONT WHEEL
WARNING: This wheel utilizes a front wheel double nut locking system. Please follow all of these instructions to ensure the safety of your child. Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or death.
ATTENTION: To attach the front wheel, remove the nuts and retainer plate from the front wheel prior to the assembly that follows.
- Remove the fold latch, which is located on the right side. Lean the stroller backwards so that it rests on the handle and rear axle frame and the front wheel forks are pointing upward (Fig. 1).2)
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Slide the front wheel onto the front forks (Fig. 2).
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Slide the retainer plate onto the front wheel. Be sure that the raised lip is pointing toward the fork and insert it into the slot on the fork. The tab on the retainer plate must be lined up with the slot before tightening the wheel (Fig. 3).
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With the wheel in position, install the axel nuts and tighten with standard crescent, box, or open end wrench. You should feel significant resistance and the wheel should be held tightly in place (Fig. 4).
TESTING FOR PROPER WHEEL INSTALLATION PARA VERIFICAR LA INSTALACION DE LAS RUEDAS TEST POUR VÉRIFIER SI LA ROUE EST BIEN FIXÉE
WARNING: ALWAYS check the double nut locking system before each use to ensure that the front wheel is securely fastened to the frame.
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Lift the front wheel off of the ground and sharply strike the top of the tire (Fig. 5).The wheel should not be loose or come off.
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If you experience front wheel wobble that is beyond what is normal for use while walking or jogging you may have to adjust the front wheel housing nut. This nut is located under the footrest located at the -front of the jogger (Fig. 6). You can use a standard crescent wrench to tighten the nut. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN this can cause damage to the wheel housing.
- Examine the bottom of the front fender. You will notice four 1/4 inch diameter plastic tubes protruding from the bottom (Fig. 7a).
REAR WHEEL RUEDA TRASERA
- Lean the stroller forward to rest on the front wheel. To attach the rear wheels, push each wheel’s axle into the plastic corner fitting as shown in (Fig. 8). Depress the metal lever on the inside of the corner fitting as you push the axle into corner fitting. When the wheel will not go on any farther, release the lever. Check that the wheel has locked into the corner fitting by pulling on the wheel. If not locked, lift upward on the lever, push the wheel on farther and release lever.
- Ensure that the wheels are firmly locked into place. NEVER use the stroller if the wheels are not locked into place, contact our customer service department immediately at 1-800- 328-7363, between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm PST, for assistance.
PARENT TRAY WITH LED LIGHTS
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WARNING: Do not place hot liquids or more than 3 pounds in the parent tray. Serious burns or unstable conditions could result.
WARNING: Keep batteries out of children’s reach. Old and new batteries should not be mixed. Alkaline, standard carbon-zinc, and rechargeable nickelcadium batteries should not be mixed. Remove batteries before storing music center for a long period of time. -
Two AAA batteries required on each side of the parent tray: To open battery slot, unscrew and slide the lid out from the underside. Then, lift the lid to insert two AAA batteries. Repeat for the other side (Fig. 9a) – (Fig. 9b).
- Four size AAA batteries (not included).
- Secure the lid and screw it closed (Fig. 9c). Test the on and off button to activate the LED Lights on each side (Fig. 9d).
- NOTE: 1st push – Fast Blink, 2nd push – Slow Blink, 3rd push – Constant ON, 4th push -OFF.
- To attach the parent tray, align the fittings on the ends of the parent tray with the fittings on the outsides of the handle. Hook the hole in the parent tray. Pull outward on the opposite end while pushing down on the tray until locked onto the stroller handle. Be careful not to pinch your fingers when installing the parent tray (Fig. 9e). To remove the parent tray, pull outward on one end of the tray while lifting upward (Fig. 9f). NOTE: Refer to (Fig. 9g) for the activation button.
CANOPY CUBIERTA AUVENT
- To open the canopy: push forward on the front edge of the canopy while holding the rear of canopy in place (Fig. 10a).
- To fold the canopy: pull backwards on the front edge (Fig. 10b).
CHILD TRAY
- To attach the child tray: Push the angled tray onto the post at the end of the right armrest, while pressing downward on the snap button, until locked into place (Fig. 11a). Rotate the tray downward until latched onto the left armrest. Please check that the snap button comes through and securely latches the tray in place (Fig. 11b).
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To access the child seat: press inward on left side tray release button and rotate upward on the tray (Fig. 12a).
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To remove the child tray: Press the release button and rotate the tray 180 degrees and pull the tray until it released (Fig. 12b).
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To recline the seat, press the adjustment tabs and pull down while holding the hoop. To place the seat into an upright position, hold the hoop and push the adjustment upward. The strap will lock automatically (Fig. 13). The upright position should be used only for a child that is at least 6 months old. Always re-adjust the safety harness, including the shoulder belts, when repositioning the seatback.
INFANT CAR SEAT (Sold separately)
Compatible with the following Baby Trend® Car Seats:
EZ Lift, EZ-Lift PLUS, EZ-Lift PRO, Flex-Loc, EZ Flex-Loc, EZ Loc, INERTIA,
SECURE and Canada: EZ Flex-Loc 32.
(visit babytrend.com for compatibility chart)
INFANT CAR SEAT
WARNING: Avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out, always use the
Infant Car Seat harness.
ATTENTION: CS01 EZ-Lift, CS02 EZ-Lift PLUS and CS03 EZ-Lift PRO Infant
Car Seats must attach to the module of the strollers front seat. These models
require child tray and seat back adjustment to the most reclined position.
NOTE: To make seat position adjustments refer to step 5.
CS01 EZ-Lift, CS02 EZ-Lift PLUS and CS03 EZ-Lift PRO Infant Car Seats Car seats module connection
- From the rear side of the stroller engage both car seat support tabs (Fig. 14a).
- Align the car seat module to the inner frame connectors. Carefully rest the car seats lower rear against the angle point of the tray. Latch the module into the stroller frame. Press down firmly for the click. ALWAYS ensure that the car seat is properly connected and locked onto the stroller before each use by lifting up on the car seat handle (Fig. 14b).
NOTE: To make seat position adjustments refer to step 13.
- Removing the car seat:
- NOTE: Set handle to the carry position (Fig. 14c). Squeeze the release handle located at the Top-rear of the car seat and lift away from the stroller (Fig. 14d).
OTHER COMPATIBLE CAR SEATS OTROS ASIENTOS DE COCHE COMPATIBLES AUTRES SIÈGES AUTO COMPATIBLES
- Put the stroller seat in the full recline position, See (Fig. 13). Turn car seat support tabs on the stroller frame (Fig 15a). Car Seat Support Tabs are Only used for the infant car seat. Check that the front child tray is firmly attached to the stroller armrests.
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Position the infant car seat so that it faces toward the rear of the stroller. Push the car seat into the front tray until it latches into place (Fig. 15b). The rear of the car seat rests on the support tabs. Put the stroller seat in the most upright position for additional support, See (Fig. 14).
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When the infant car seat is locked firmly into place, secure the single short clip over the infant car seat through the belt path on the infant car seat (Fig.16a). It is very important that the short clip is always tightly fastened around the infant car seat. Always secure your child with the car seat harness when using the car seat in the stroller. If your child is already in the car seat, check that the child is secured with the harness. Improper use of the stroller with the car seat may result in serious injury or death.
- Applies to all models: Rotate the support tabs up when not using the car seat (Fig. 16c).
BRAKES FRENOS LES FREINS
WARNING: Always check with your pediatrician for a recommended starting
age / weight for your baby in an all terrain stroller.
WARNING: Always set brakes when the stroller is not being pushed so that
the stroller will not roll away. NEVER leave stroller unattended on a hill or
incline as the stroller may slide down the hill.
- To engage brakes, apply light downward pressure to the brake lever located on each rear wheel. The stroller may require slight forward or rearward movement in order to line up the teeth on the brake with each wheel brake cluster (Fig. 17).
NOTE: Check that the stroller will not move and that both brakes are properly applied. To release, gently lift up on the brake lever.
FRONT WHEEL LOCK
WARNING: Always lock the front swivel wheel in STRAIGHT position before
placing or removing your children from the jogger.
FALL HAZARD: From tip over
- The swivel jogger is equipped with a front wheel locking device. Front wheel lock works in a vertical motion from top to bottom, locking and unlocking the wheel (Fig. 18b).
- before running, jogging, or walking fast, lock the front wheel from swiveling. front wheel locking device. Front wheel lock works in a vertical motion from top to bottom, locking and unlocking the wheel (Fig. 18b).
TO SECURE THE CHILD
WARNING: Avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out. Always use the
safety harness.
STRANGULATION HAZARD: Child can strangle in loose straps. Never leave
child in seat when straps are loose or undone.
- The shoulder straps of the 5-point harness have 3 attachment positions. Select the position that places the shoulder strap level with, or below the top of the child’s shoulder (Fig. 19a).
- Carefully place the child in the stroller seat and bring the safety harness around the child’s waist and over the shoulders. Place the crotch strap between the child’s legs. Insert the male end of each shoulder/waist belt into the buckle on the crotch strap. Tighten the harness to be snug around the child’s waist and over the child’s shoulders
(Fig. 19b).
TO RELEASE THE CHILD
- To release, push button on center clasp, the two harness buckles will pop free (Fig. 20).
- Unhook the shoulder straps only if adjusting the harness positions (Fig. 21).
TO FOLD STROLLER
WARNING: Care must be taken when folding the stroller to prevent finger
entrapment.
CAUTION: Do not allow children near stroller while folding.
- Close the canopy as described in the canopy section. Recline seat by releasing buckle as described in seatback positioning section.
- The stroller is folded by simultaneously pulling each trigger fold (Fig. 22a). When the fold latches are released, the handle will begin to fall toward the floor. Release the fold buttons and press downward on the stroller handle until the stroller is completely folded. Secure the stroller in the folded position by locking the fold latch, located on the right side of the stroller, over the rivet that protrudes from the frame (Fig. 22b).
JOGGING WITH YOUR STROLLER
WARNING: Never jog or run with your newborn in the car seat position. Use for strolling only.
STRANGULATION
HAZARD! Children have strangled when straps have wrapped around their neck.
When not in use hook the tether strap onto the stroller handle. Keep this
stroller tether strap out of the reach of children. When you are jogging with
your child, use the following safety features:
- LOCK THE FRONT SWIVEL WHEEL IN STRAIGHT POSITION
- TRABE LA RUEDA DELANTERA GIRATORIA EN LA POSICIÓN RECTA
- VERROUILLER LA ROUE AVANT AND POSITION DROITE
- SAFETY WRIST STRAP: Always connect the safety strap to either wrist when jogging. This strap will keep the stroller from rolling away in the event that you trip while running (Fig. 23a). The safety strap must remain connected to the rear lower frame cross member at all times. This location is intended to prevent the stroller being tipped backward in the event that you do fall to the ground. The safety strap includes a Velcro attachment for storage, on the left side of the stroller, when not in use (Fig. 23b).
TIRES
- Check the pressure before using the stroller. Tires are shipped un-inflated. The tires should be inflated on a regular basis to the P.S.I. specified on each tire.
NOTE: Only use hand pump.
DO NOT USE air compressor to inflate the tire. *Pump not included.
DO NOT INFLATE above the maximum recommended inflation pressure that is on the side of the tire.
TO UNFOLD STROLLER
WARNING: Care must be taken when unfolding the stroller to prevent finger
entrapment.
CAUTION: Do not allow children near stroller while unfolding.
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Stand the stroller on the ground with all three wheels touching the ground. Remove the fold latch, which is located on the right side (Fig. 25a).
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Lift up on the stroller handle with both hands until the stroller frame is erected and locked in the open position (Fig. 25b). The stroller has spring-loaded latches on both sides of the frame.
NOTE: Test that both latches are fully engaged prior to placing your child in the stroller.
MAINTENANCE
WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
- It should be noted that all three wheel vehicles can be easily influenced to deviate from a straight line. In most cases strollers can have a tendency to pull to the right/left due to many factors. Including uneven tire pressure, improper wheel installation, road conditions and manufacturing tolerances. If you find your Baby Trend stroller to significantly track or pull to the left or right while use on flat terrain, follow the sequence of the instructions on page 9 to realign your front wheel.
FLAT TIRE
- The jogging stroller features bicycle tires to allow for extended wear and ease of pushing. Just like a bicycle tire, the jogging stroller can suffer from flat tires. If you have a flat tire, you can use a standard bicycle tire repair kit to repair the tire or you can take the tire to a bicycle shop for repair. If you experience numerous flat tires, you may want to purchase thorn proof inner tubes for the jogging stroller. These can be purchased at bicycle stores or at many national retail stores. The correct size to purchase is shown on the sidewall of the tire.
FCC Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
BABY TREND® CUSTOMER SERVICE
The Customer Service Department can be contacted at 1 (800) 328-7363 Monday
through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (PST). Return Authorizations
are required prior to returning product(s) to Baby Trend®.
References
- Baby Trend® | Car Seats, Strollers, High Chairs, Nursery and More!
- Limited Warranty Coverage – Baby Trend
- Baby Trend® | Car Seats, Strollers, High Chairs, Nursery and More!