THULE Yepp Nexxt Mini Front Bicycle Seat Instructions
- October 30, 2023
- THULE
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Yapp NeXT Mini Front 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
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Do not attach additional luggage to the child seat. Any extra load is best attached to the front end of the bicycle.
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Do not modify the product in any way.
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The cycle could behave differently with a child in the seat. Particularly with regard to balance, steering and braking.
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Never leave the cycle parked with a child in the child seat unattended.
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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.
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Always ensure that the head of your child is supported in reclined position.
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This child seat is not suitable for use during sporting activities.
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Before each ride, ensure the mounted seat does not interfere with braking, pedaling, or steering of the bicycle.
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Do not allow any of the child’s body, clothing, shoe laces, or toys to come in contact with moving parts of the bicycle.
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A rear reflector that complies with CPSC regulations must be visible whether the seat is on the bicycle or not.
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The load of a child seat may lessen the stability and alter the riding characteristics of the bicycle, particularly regarding steering and braking.
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Do not use the seat if any part is broken.
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The bicycle to which the seat is attached must be in good working order.
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Do not remove the attached key ring, its size reduces the risk of suffocation for your child in case of ingestion.
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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.
Thule Sweden AB, Borggatan 5, 335 73 Hillerstorp, SWEDEN
Thule Inc., 42 Silvermine Road, Seymour, Connecticut 06483, USA
info@thule.com
Phone: 800-238-2388
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