hamax Caress Child Bike Seat User Manual

: June 12, 2024
: hamax

User Manual

CARESS

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with carrier adapter

hamax Caress Child Bike Seat A0

Tested and certified according to EN14344:2022

Hamax id: 12180, rev. 000, Manual Caress seat carrier mounted

Important !
Congratulations on purchasing the Hamax bicycle child seat. You now have a comfortable and safe child seat that can be adjusted to fit your child as she/he grows.

Please first read the Hamax safety instructions carefully before installing or using the child bike seat!

Safety instructions

www.hamax.com/user-manuals

Main seat
Restraint system
Seat padding
Belt lock
Foot rests
Carrier adapter complete
Release buttons
Allen key
Adjuster knob for sleeping position
Key

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A Take off the carrier adapter

Unlock the hooks by pushing the release buttons (7) of the seat.

To take the seat off, press the release button (6b) up and hold.

Now rotate the rear of the seat upwards (a) and then pull it rearwards (b).

B Mount the adapter on the carrier

Unscrew the 2 bolts (6f) with the Hex tool (6e) until the 4 clamps (6) fit over the carrier rack of the bicycle. Place the Carrier adapter on the carrier rack making sure the clamps (6c) are on the outer side of the carrier rack.

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Do not tighten the bolts (6f) completely yet.

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C Mount the seat on the adapter

The seat hooks under the pins in the front of the adapter (6a).
Slide the seat forward over the carrier adapter until it clicks in the front lock.

Check if the hooks (4) are in open position by pressing the button (5).

Then the seat hooks under the pins in the front of the adapter (6a).
Slide the seat forward over the Carrier Adapter until it clicks in the front lock.

D Lock the seat

You can use the key to lock the Release button on the back of the seat.

Lock – unlock

E1 Adjusting the seat

Position the seat (1) and adapter as much towards the front as possible.

Note: In Germany, according to the StVZO, seats may only be attached in such a way that 2/3 of the depth of the seat or the center of gravity of the seat is between the front and rear axles of the bicycle.

E2 Fix the adapter on the luggage carrier

Tighten the rear bolt (6f) first, with the seat still on the carrier adapter. Remove the seat and tighten the front clamps. Minimal tightening torque is 2 Nm.

Make sure that the clamps have a good grip on the carrier and are not blocked by the frame or the E-bike battery (6c).

F Attach the safety strap

The additional safety strap needs to be secured to the frame or seat post. Lead the safety strap (6d) through the holes as shown in pic. 1 & 2, then pull at the end to tighten it.

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pic. 2

G1 Foot rest adjustment

How to release the foot rest (5): Release the footrest handle on the back by flipping it upwards. Move the foot rest (5) to the preferred height and fasten the foot rest by pressing the foot rest handle down.

G2 Foot strap adjustment

How to fasten/release the foot strap (a): To fasten the foot strap put the strap into the track and pull down to preferred length. The strap will automatically lock. It’s only possible to tighten the strap when it is in the track. To loosen the foot strap, just pull it out of the track.

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H1 Restraint system

The restraint system (2) can be attached and detached by pressing in or out the belt lock (4) shown in pic. 1. It is important to press at the middle of the belt lock button (pic. 2 & 3) when detaching the restraint system. The belt lock button needs an adult force to open, this is for the safety of the child, so they cannot open it.

Pic. 1

Where to push:

Pic. 2 Pic. 3
NOT OK OK

H2 Chest buckle adjustment

The restraint system length can be adjusted by adjusting buckle a and b. To adjust buckles (a+b) hold the buckle as shown in pic. 1. By pressing the red button, the belt loosens by pulling the buckle upwards.
To tighten the restraints just pull end of the belt straps (pic. 2). Move the buckle (c) up to secure the belt so it cannot fall down from the child’s shoulders (pic. 3).

Pic. 1

Pic. 2

Pic. 3

H3 Restraint system connectors

The mounting system can be easily installed and removed. The connectors (c) can be placed in a wide (photo1) or narrow (photo2) position, depending on the size of your child.
TIP: by removing the connectors you can also remove the backrest padding (3).

Pic. 1

Pic. 2

L SLIDING BACKREST

The sliding backrest (13) position can be adjusted, so the backrest and restraint system is in the correct height to the child’s shoulders. Move backrest to preferred height, and fasten by pressing the lever down (pic. 1).

Pic. 1

M Recline function

To recline the seat twist the adjuster knob (9) to the position required.

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N How to remove the seat

Unlock the hooks by pushing the release buttons (7) of the seat.

To take the seat off, press the release button (6b) up and hold.

Now rotate the rear of the seat upwards (a) and then pull it rearwards (b).

O Before embarking on a bicycle trip

Adjust the safety belt (2)
Adjust the foot rests and fasten foot straps (5)
Check if the carrier adapter (7) is secured well and does not slide
Always wear helmets, child and adult.

NB! Never leave your child alone in the bicycle child seat. Please note that the kick stand is not a suitable support to hold the bicycle with a child in the seat.

P Moving the seat between bicycles

With an extra adapter you can quickly move this seat from one bicycle to the next. You may also mount the seat on a bicycle frame using the Hamax frame bracket, suitable for tube diameter of 28-40 mm. This can be useful if your family uses different types of bicycles.

Read more about brackets & adapters and download full assembly instructions from www.hamax.com.

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