THULE Rear Bicycle Seat Instructions

: October 30, 2023
: THULE

Table of Contents

Rear Bicycle Seat
INSTALLATION
USE
MAINTENANCE
References
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Rear Bicycle Seat

WARNING
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH OF THE PASSENGER/RIDER!
IMPORTANT – READ CAREFULLY ANDKEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
CAUTION

Do not attach additional luggage to the child seat. Any extra load is best attached to the front end of the bicycle.
Do not modify the product in any way.
The cycle could behave differently with a child in the seat. Particularly with regard to balance, steering and braking.
Never leave the cycle parked with a child in the child seat unattended.
For any form of crack or if the surface starts to deconstruct, this indicates that the life of the child seat has been reached and it should be replaced.
A professional shall be contacted in case of doubt.
Always check the surface temperatureof the product before any use.
Always ensure that the head of your child is supported in reclined position.
This child seat is not suitable for use during sporting activities.
Before each ride, ensure the mounted seat does not interfere with braking, pedaling, or steering of the bicycle.
Do not allow any of the child’s body, clothing, shoe laces, or toys to come in contact with moving parts of the bicycle.
A rear reﬂector that complies with CPSC regulations must be visible whether the seat is on the bicycle or not.
The load of a child seat may lessen the stability and alter the riding characteristics of the bicycle, particularly regarding steering and braking.
Do not use the seat if any part is broken.
The bicycle to which the seat is attached must be in good working order.
Do not remove the attached key ring, its size reduces the risk of suffocation for your child in case of ingestion.
According to ASTM F1625-00, additional luggage or accessories should not be attached to the child seat, as they may exceed the load limit and may lessen the stability. Total load limit for the seat is 18 kg (40 lb).

INSTALLATION

s1. Make sure your bicycle is compatible with this child seat. If you have any questions, please check the information supplied with the bicycle, or ask the bicycle dealer or manufacturer.
s2. Identify the centre of gravity mark and mount the seat as far forward as possible. Preferably, have this mark in front of the rear wheel axle, but on no account more than 100 mm/3.94” (for DE, Germany, 0 mm) behind a point vertically above the rear wheel axle.
s3. Make sure the bracket screws and attachment points are fully tightened, and check them frequently.
s4. This product is not suitable for use on a moped.
s5. For optimum comfort and safety, make sure that the child seat does not slope forwards, risking the child to slide out of it. The backrest of the seat should slope backwards slightly.
s6. Check that all parts of the bicycle function correctly with the child seat mounted.

FRAME MOUNTED
s7. Mount the seat as is described in the instruction manual. Pay attention to maximum and minimum measurements.
s8. Cannot be mounted on bicycles with square, triangular or carbon fibre frames.

REAR SEATS FOR ATTACHMENT TO A LUGGAGE CARRIER
s9. Check the product manual for maximum width of the luggage carrier.
s10. Mount the seat as is described in the instruction manual. Pay attention to maximum and minimum measurements.
s11. Only mount the child seat to a luggage carrier that conforms to ISO 11243 and has a load capacity of minimum 27 kg.
s12. This child seat cannot be mounted on bicycles with a luggage carrier that does not have straight and parallel sides.
s13. Fasten the safety strap to the bicycle frame according to instruction.
s14. Additional retention system shall always be fastened.

USE

s15. This product is approved for children from 9 months up to 6 years old, with a weight of 9-22 kg (20-48.5 lb) and max height of 110 cm (43.3 inch). Do not carry a child that is too young, and always consult a pediatrician before transporting a child younger than 1 year. Carry only children that are able to sit unaided for a longer period of time, at least as long as the intended cycle journey. Regardless of age, the child must be able to hold his/her head up while wearing a correctly sized bicycle helmet. Check regularly that the child does not exceed the maximum height and weight.
s16. Carefully consider the stability/balance when installing the child into the seat on the bicycle.
s17. Before each use, check all screws and attachment points to ensure that the child seat is securely fastened to the bicycle.
s18. When riding for the first time with the child bike seat fitted – test ride the cycle in a safe/quiet environment before riding on the street.
s19. During the ride, make sure both you and the child wears an EN 1078 compliant bicycle helmet.
s20. Never leave the child unattended in the seat.
s21. Never leave the child in the seat when the bicycle is parked and supported only by a kickstand.
s22. Never ride the bicycle at night without adequate lighting. Do not cover the rear reﬂectors or rear light when using the child seat on a bicycle.
s23. The presence of a child bike seat may require you to change the way you get on/off the bicycle. Please pay extra attention to this.
s24. Before each ride, ensure the mounted child bike seat does not interfere with braking, pedalling or steering.
s25. Always use the harness, and make sure you fasten it correctly round the child. Ensure the harness and footstraps are not loose or could become trapped in moving parts such as wheels. This also applies when you are using the bicycle without a child in the child seat.
s26. Make sure the child’s clothes, shoes, toys or body parts do not come into contact with any moving parts of the bicycle, such as wheels, wires and saddle springs. Check this regularly as the child grows. Saddle springs can be covered
with a suitable spring guard.
s27. Ensure there are no sharp objects within reach of the child, e.g. frayed cables.
s28. The seated child often needs warmer clothes than the rider does. To protect you both from unexpected rain it is wise to carry waterproof clothing. Never ride in inclement or hazardous conditions, such as cold weather that could cause the child to suffer frostbite.
s29. Check the temperature of the seat before seating the child, especially on hot, sunny days.
s30. Remove the child seat when transporting the bicycle on a car. Air turbulence might damage the child bike seat or loosen its fastening, which could result in an accident.
s31. Before use, check whether there are any national laws and regulations specific to carrying a child in a child bike seat. s32. The manufacturer is not liable for damages arising from use beyond what is recommended in this owner’s manual.

MAINTENANCE

s33. To clean the child seat, only use lukewarm soapy water. To clean the padding, see the washing instructions on the padding.
s34. If any part of the child seat is damaged or broken, please contact your closest Thule dealer.

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