MOONBOON MOTOR Moonboon Kids and Baby Studio User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- MOONBOON MOTOR
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Moonboon Kids and Baby Studio
Moonboon Motor User Manual
The Moonboon Motor is a product that can be used for babies weighing between 4 kg/9 lbs and 20 kg/44 lbs. Read the user manual carefully before using the product. As soon as the child in the Baby Hammock, Twin Baby Hammock, or Cradle is able to sit or kneel, pull himself or herself up, turn over, or crawl out, stop using the product.
What’s Included
- 1 Moonboon Motor
- 1 24V power supply and 10 feet/3 meters of cord
- 2 carabiners with plastic parts
Assembly
Attach the plastic parts mounted on the carabiners to prevent metal against
metal in your set-up. The carabiners must be put on from the side, laying flat
against the Motor. The narrow end of the carabiners should point towards the
Motor. Lock your carabiners once they are fitted correctly by gently securing
the safety lock.
Mounting
- Prepare your chosen mounting method; Tripod Stand 2.0, Door Frame Clamp, or Mounting Kit.
- Attach the carabiners as described above.
- Use the upper carabiner for hanging the Motor. Feed the power cable into the small hole at the top of the Motor. Make sure that the power cable does not trail down the Motor, Baby Hammock, Twin Baby Hammock, or Cradle.
- Hang the spring and then your choice of Baby Hammock, Twin Baby Hammock or Cradle in the carabiner under the Motor. Check that the two carabiners open and close properly. Once the Baby Hammock, Twin Baby Hammock or Cradle is mounted, the nylon string coming out of the bottom of the Motor is to be wound around the fabric at the top of the Baby Hammock/Twin Baby Hammock/Cradle. Do this by pulling the string down, winding it around the fabric, and fastening the S-hook around the string so that it is fixed in place. It is important that the string is securely fastened before you let go of it.
Using the Moonboon Motor
The Moonboon Motor can be used for babies weighing between 4 kg/9 lbs and
20 kg/44 lbs. Make sure that the child in the Baby Hammock, Twin Baby Hammock
or Cradle is secure before turning on the Motor. Use only as directed and do
not modify or alter the product in any way.
Malfunction Indication
If there is any malfunction or damage to the product, stop using it
immediately and contact customer service. Do not attempt to repair or replace
any parts on your own.
Cleaning
Clean the product with a damp cloth and mild soap. Do not immerse the
Motor, power supply, or cord in water.
Disposal
If you need to dispose of the product, do not throw it in the trash.
Contact your local waste management facility for proper disposal procedures.
Safety Checklist
- Read the user manual carefully before using the product.
- Do not use the product until you have read the user manual.
- As soon as the child in the Baby Hammock, Twin Baby Hammock, or Cradle is able to sit or kneel, pull himself or herself up, turn over, or crawl out, stop using the product.
- Make sure that the child in the Baby Hammock, Twin Baby Hammock, or Cradle is secure before turning on the Motor.
- Use only as directed and do not modify or alter the product in any way.
- If there is any malfunction or damage to the product, stop using it immediately and contact customer service.
Important Information
WARNING
The product may be used for babies weighing between/ 4 kg 9 lbs and 20 kg / 44
lbs.
WARNING
Do not use this product until you have read the user manual.
WARNING
As soon as the child in the Baby Hammock, Twin Baby Hammock, or Cradle is able
to sit or kneel, pull himself or herself up, turn over, or crawl out, you
should stop using the product.
Instructions Video
Moonboon has developed a series of videos to show you easily and quickly how
to assemble and mount your Moonboon product. The instructional videos are a
supplement to the user manual. It is critical that you read this user
manual.
Scan the QR code below with your
smartphone or use this link to see the videos:
moonboon.com/pages/videos
What is included
- 1 Moonboon Motor
- 1 24V power supply and 10 feet / 3 meters of cord
- 2 carabiners with plastic parts
Assembly
Your carabiners already come with plastic parts mounted on them. The
plastic parts prevent metal against metal in your set-up. Before hanging the
motor, you need to attach the carabiners to the Moonboon Motor.
The carabiners must be put on from the side, laying flat against the Motor otherwise, they can not be rotated properly into place. The narrow end of the carabiners should point towards the Motor, see picture 4.
It is important that you lock your carabiners once they are fitted correctly.
This is done by gently securing the safety lock.
Mounting
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First, you must prepare your chosen mounting method; Tripod Stand 2.0, Door Frame Clamp, or Mounting Kit. If you hang your Moonboon Motor from a ceiling hook and strap or chain, you must carefully read the section on WEIGHT.
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Attach the carabiners as described on page 5.
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Now use the upper carabiner for hanging the Motor. Feed the power cable into the small hole at the top of the Motor. The power cord is 10 feet / 3 meters long, so you need to place your set-up near a power outlet. Make sure that the power cable does not trail down the Motor, Baby Hammock, Twin Baby Hammock or Cradle, but rather is kept away from them.
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Now hang the spring and then your choice of Baby Hammock, Twin Baby Hammock, or Cradle in the carabiner under the Motor. Check that the two carabiners open and close properly.
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Once the Baby Hammock, Twin Baby Hammock, or Cradle is mounted, the nylon string coming out of the bottom of the Motor is to be wound around the fabric at the top of the Baby Hammock/Twin Baby Hammock/ Cradle. Do this by pulling the string down, winding it around the fabric, and fastening the S-hook around the string so that it is fixed in place. See the illustration below.
It is important that the string is securely fastened before you let go of it. -
Once the Moonboon Motor and the nylon string are in place, you may turn the power on. Read the sections on HEIGHT and WEIGHT before using the Motor.
Note:
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If the Moonboon Motor is suspended from the ceiling, it is important to use a stainless steel hook without coating. Similar precautions must be applied if you use a metal chain.
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The nylon string is to be fastened as close to the center of the Baby Hammock, Twin Baby Hammock, or Cradle as possible while still leaving a distance between the motor wire and the Spring. Make sure to prevent the wire from touching and wearing out the fabric covering the spring.
Height
It is essential that Baby Hammock, Twin Baby Hammock, or Cradle does not touch the floor during operation. Before using your product, perform two tests to ensure that it does not touch the floor.
First test: Without a child
Mount the Baby Hammock, Twin Baby Hammock, or Cradle as instructed and
manually stretch the spring as much as you can. Pull on the spring until you
feel the safety strap (the nylon strap inside the spring) preventing any
further expansion. When the spring is fully extended, space must remain
between the bottom of the Baby Hammock, the Twin Baby Hammock or Cradle, and
the floor.
Second test: With the child
Now place the child in the Baby Hammock, Twin Baby Hammock, or Cradle and
repeat the test described above: Stretch out the spring until you feel the
safety strap keeping it from stretching further.
Here, too, space must remain between the bottom of the Baby Hammock, Twin Baby Hammock or Cradle, and the floor.
Please note
- Use of a Moonboon Motor and Baby Hammock mounted in a Door Frame Clamp requires a minimum of 86 inches / 220 cm between the door frame and the floor.
- Follow these instructions and perform the tests regularly as your child grows and becomes heavier. That is how you ensure that the Baby Hammock, Twin Baby Hammock, or Cradle never touches the floor.
Weight
The Moonboon Motor works by keeping the spring in constant motion. Therefore,
the weight of your
the child is a key factor in the functioning of the motor.
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Baby Hammock
The Moonboon Motor may be used for babies weighing between 4 kg / 9 lbs and 20 kg / 44 lbs when used with the Baby Hammock. If you are using a Baby Hammock from a different supplier, you may not be able to use the Motor until your baby weighs 6 kg /13 lbs. This is due to the differences among baby hammocks in terms of the stiffness of the Spring.
if you hang the Moonboon Motor in a strap or chain from a ceiling hook (e.g. Moonboon’s Mounting Kit), your baby’s weight will determine how long the strap/chain can be. If the following recommendations are not followed, there is a risk that the Motor will not function properly, in which case it will turn itself off. -
Baby weighs less than 8 kg / 17.6 lbs
If the child weighs less than 8 kg / 17.6 lbs, the strap/chain between the motor and the ceiling must not be longer than 15 cm / 6 inches. -
The baby weighs more than 8 kg / 17.6 lbs
If the baby weighs more than 8 kg / 17.6 lbs, there must be no more than 50 cm / 20 inches of strap/chain between the motor and the ceiling.
Please note
Insufficient weight in the Baby Hammock, Twin Baby Hammock, or Cradle will cause the Moonboon Motor to malfunction or turn off.
Using the Moonboon Motor
Once you have mounted the Moonboon Motor and connected the power cable, you may begin using it. Review the SAFETY CHECKLIST and en- sure that all instructions have been followed before starting the Moon- boon Motor for the first time.
You may turn the Motor off at any time by turning the buttons back to their leftmost position.
Timer
- The upper button ‘TIMER’ is used to set the duration of the operation of the Moonboon Motor.
- The 3 dots each represent 1 hour. The Motor may be set to operate be- tween 5 minutes and 3 hours.
Tempo
- The lower button ‘TEMPO’ is used to set the speed of operation.
- Turn the arrow to the left for the lowest speed and to the right for the highest speed.
Starting the Motor
- First, turn on the ‘TIMER’ button and set the desired time.
- Then turn the ‘TEMPO’ button and set the desired speed. If the light is green and both buttons have been set, just put your hand on the cross pin and activate the Baby Hammock or Twin Baby Hammock by pressing down on it once or twice. The Cradle, in the same way, is activated by pulling down on it once or twice.
The motor will automatically begin operating the Baby Hammock, Twin Baby Hammock, or Cradle. The tempo setting may be adjusted at any time to the preference of your baby.
Once the set time has been reached, the Motor will slowly decrease its speed before fully stopping.
Note
- the motor will not work without weight in the Baby Hammock, Twin Baby Hammock, or Cradle.
- The Moonboon Motor may be stopped at any time by touching the hammock or the spring. Doing so will make the motor light come on red, and the motor must be restarted be- fore it can resume operating.
Malfunction Indicator
No light
Check that the power cord is firmly inserted into the top of the Moon- boon
Motor and that the
power is on. Turn off the power and wait 30 seconds before turning it on
again.
If the light still does not come on, the Motor may need servicing. Please
contact our customer
service team.
The light alternates between red and green
This is an indication that the wrong kind of power is being supplied. See the
details in the safety
checklist.
The light is red
There has been a malfunction in the Motor. The Motor may be restarted by
turning off both buttons and turning them on again. If the light is red
repeatedly, some reasons could include:
- that there is insufficient weight in the Baby Hammock, Twin Baby Hammock, or Cradle. Read the section on WEIGHT.
- that the strap/chain above the motor is too long (this can be the case with ceiling-mounted Motors). Read the section on WEIGHT.
- that the motor starts at too low a speed. You could start the motor at a higher speed and then reduce the speed as desired.
- that the motor wire is not fastened correctly to the Baby Hammock, Twin Baby Hammock, or Cradle.
- that baby is fussy and moves around too much in the Baby Hammock, Twin Baby Hammock, or Cradle. The Motor will register such movement as an irregular tug at the motor wire, which is a safety risk, and it will turn off.
Questions and Answers
Can the Moonboon Motor be used with a Baby Hammock of a different brand? The Moonboon Motor Moonboon is compatible with most Baby Hammocks on the market, but it is developed especially to be used with the Baby Hammock, Twin Baby Hammock, or Cradle and their springs.
Note that your baby may need to weigh more than 4 kg / 9 lbs for the Moonboon Motor to work properly if you are using a Baby Hammock of a different brand. Refer to the section on WEIGHT.
What kind of hook is to be used to hang the motor from the ceiling?
If you choose to hang your Motor from a hook in the ceiling, we always
recommend you use Moonboon’s Mounting Kit, which includes a stainless steel
ceiling hook and a hardwearing mounting strap in cotton and nylon. If you
choose to use another hook, you must always ensure that the hook is strong
enough to carry the weight of the Cradle and the child.
If your ceiling is plaster, it is generally recommended that you hang any weight from a structural beam or rafter foot.
Why can’t the Motor move faster?
Several experts have participated in the design of the Moonboon products –
engineers as well as professionals from the health authorities. Our primary
concern has always been safety, and the maximum speed of the motor was set
according to the recommendations of the experts.
Why are plastic parts included with my Moonboon Motor?
In August 2021, the Danish Safety Authority reported that there have been
cases of children getting metal splinters in their eyes due to unsuitable
metal hooks used to hang sensory swings, bird’s nest swings, and baby
hammocks.
With this in mind, Moonboon has developed a specific Mounting Kit to mount your Moonboon Motor from concrete and wooden ceilings. Furthermore, Moonboon has developed plastic parts for the Spring and Motor to avoid metal on metal.
Please note
It is important to use a stainless steel hook without coating. Similar
precautions must be applied if you use a metal chain.
More questions?
Moonboon has provided answers to these and many other questions online. Click
on the link below or scan the QR code to see the list.
moonboon.com/pages/FAQ
Cleaning
Clean the motor shell with a damp cloth without soap or detergent. Do not
use soap or other chemicals on the motor shell, and keep the Motor away from
water and dirt.
Disposal
When you see the crossed-out wheel bin symbol attached to a product, it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC:
Never dispose of your product with other household waste. Please in- form yourself about the local rules on the separate collection of electrical and electronic products. The correct disposal of your old product helps prevent potentially negative consequences on the environment and human health.
Safety Checklist
Carefully read the safety checklist below. When you have checked the list
and verified that
everything is as described, you may begin using the Moonboon Motor. Enjoy!
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Only mount the Moonboon Motor in original hanging devices. Check that the carabiners are properly
locked every time you use the motor. -
Always use the plastic parts supplied with the Moon- boon Motor.
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The Moonboon Motor is designed to work with Moonboon’s Baby Hammock, Twin Baby Hammock, Cradle, and the associated parts. If you are using a similar product from a different provider, there is no guarantee that the Moonboon Motor can be mounted securely or will function properly.
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If your Moonboon Motor is suspended in a strap/ chain, the length of the strap/chain must not exceed 15 cm / 6 inches above the Motor if the baby using the hammock weighs less than 8 kg / 17.6 lbs. If the baby weighs more than 8 kg / 17.6 lbs, you may use a strap/ chain above the motor that is 50 cm / 20 inches long.
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If you are using the Spring from Moonboon, the child using the hammock must weigh at least 4 kg / 9 lbs and at most 15 kg / 33 lbs. If you are using a spring from a different provider, a baby may need to weigh at least 6 kg / 13 lbs.
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Be sure that the Baby Hammock, Twin Baby Hammock, or Cradle never touches the floor when in operation. Read the section on HEIGHT.
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Be sure that the Baby Hammock, Twin Baby Hammock, or Cradle never touches the floor when
in operation. Read the section on HEIGHT. -
Be sure that the Baby Hammock, Twin Baby Hammock, or Cradle never touches the floor when
in operation. Read the section on HEIGHT. -
Moonboon discourages using a Baby Hammock, Twin Baby Hammock, or Cradle as soon as the child can turn over or sit on their own. If you continue using the products after this point, your children need constant supervision when in the Baby Hammock, Twin Baby Hammock, or Cradle. Moonboon disclaims any responsibility for using the Moonboon Motor in these circumstances.
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The Moonboon Motor is never to be used as a toy. Never push the Baby Hammock, Twin Baby Hammock, or Cradle with a child inside. If there is obvious damage or wear to the Moonboon Motor, please do not use it until remedial action has been taken.
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The Moonboon Motor may only be used indoors at temperatures between 32 and 113 degrees F / 0 and 45 degrees C and at a humidity of 0-80%.
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The Moonboon Motor is not approved for use in wet or humid areas, in bathrooms, or near water.
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The Moonboon Motor is not approved for use in countries without an AC power network operating at 100-240 Vrms AC.
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The Moonboon Motor is not approved for use if it is connected to a direct current power source without safety standard certification.
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In the event the motor is connected to an incompatible direct current power source, it will not start, and the light will blink green and red.
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You may stop the motor at any time by grasping the Baby Hammock, Twin Baby Hammock, or Cradle. The Motor will then stop. The motor light will come on red, and you must restart the Motor.
Please note
Make sure to check regularly that the motor and the mounting meet all safety
requirements.