Affenzahn 12 Zoll Balance Bike Instruction Manual

Affenzahn 12 Zoll Balance Bike Instruction

Product Information

Specifications

• Maximum load-bearing capacity: 30 kg
• Frame material: Plastic (PA/GF)

Introduction
We are delighted that you have chosen the new and innovative Affenzahn pushbike! Affenzahn has been synonymous with sustainable and innovative products since its inception. We support children in their daily lives and convey to them values that are enormously important for their development and growth. Our pushbike is designed to further this philosophy. Typical Affenzahn: The wide wheelbase, ergonomically shaped frame, child-friendly design and light weight of the frame make the pushbike child’s play. Why is the frame so light? Unlike most other pushbikes, it’s made of plastic (PA/GF). Thanks to the injection molding process, the frame has the same stability throughout. A pushbike opens up new worlds. Feel the wind around your ears, and experience a new sense of freedom and adventure. That’s exactly what it should feel like. But it also means change for parents. Of course, every step toward greater independence is associated with letting go. So it’s good to be able to fully rely on the product! To ensure that you can enjoy your Affenzahn balance bike for as long as possible, please read carefully the maintenance and operating instructions.

Product Usage Instructions

Warnings

• WARNING! Use protective equipment. Not for use in road traffic.
• Maximum load-bearing capacity: 30 kg

Please Note

1. Show your child how to use the pushbike correctly and how to stop it safely at any time with their feet.
2. It’s required that the child wears an approved helmet and sturdy, closed shoes as well as appropriate protective clothing.
3. The pushbike must not be driven near stairs, sloping terrain, swimming pools, and other bodies of water. Stairs in the vicinity must be secured so that children cannot ride up or down them with the pushbike under any circumstances.
4. Please check the removable badge animals to make sure they are firmly in place. The badge animals may only be changed by adults. (Danger of swallowing and choking).
5. Please regularly check the rubber ring of the steering lock, which prevents the handlebar from turning. If cracks occur in the rubber ring despite the high-quality material, please replace it immediately.

INSTRUCTIONS

Off on a pushbiking adventure
We are delighted that you have chosen the new and innovative Affenzahn pushbike! Affenzahn has been synonymous with sustainable and innovative products since its inception. We support children in their daily lives and convey to them values that are enormously important for their development and growth. Our pushbike is designed to further this philosophy.

INSTRUCTIONS Off on a pushbiking adventure
We are delighted that you have chosen the new and innovative Affenzahn pushbike! Affenzahn has been synonymous with sustainable and innovative products since its inception. We support children in their daily lives and convey to them values that are enormously important for their development and growth. Our pushbike is designed to further this philosophy. To ensure that you can enjoy your Affenzahn balance bike for as long as possible, please read carefully the maintenance and operating instructions. These operating instructions contain information on the safe operation of the pushbike as well as on its care and assembly. Please read these instructions before use and keep them in a safe place.

WARNINGS

IMPORTANT
Read carefully and keep it for future reference.

PLEASE NOTE

1. WARNING! Use protective equipment.  Not for use in road traffic.
2. Maximum load-bearing capacity: 30 kg.
3. Exercise caution when using the pushbike. Always supervise the child when using the pushbike and make them aware of possible dangers. It requires skill to avoid falls or collisions, which could result in injury to the user (child), other persons, or damage to the pushbike. Please also bear in mind that unforeseeable situations and hazards can occur due to children’s temperament and natural need for movement. These situations and hazards exclude any responsibility on the part of the manufacturer.
4. Show your child how to use the pushbike correctly and how to stop it safely at any time with their feet.
5. It’s required that the child wears an approved helmet and sturdy, closed shoes as well as appropriate protective clothing.
6. The pushbike must not be driven near stairs, sloping terrain, swimming pools, and other bodies of water. Stairs in the vicinity must be secured so that children cannot ride up or down them with the pushbike under any circumstances.
7. Please check the removable badge animals to make sure they are firmly in place. The badge animals may only be changed by adults. (Danger of swallowing and choking). Please regularly check the rubber ring of the steering lock, which prevents the handlebar from turning. If cracks occur in the rubber ring despite the high-quality material, please replace it immediately.
8. The pushbike does not comply with the German Road Traffic Licensing Act (StVZO) and may not be used in road traffic. The pushbike may only be used in a suitable play area and protected space.

ADJUSTING THE BALANCE BIKE

1. The recommended height for the pushbike is 85 – 110 cm. Adjust the pushbike to fit your child’s height.
2. The saddle height is adjusted by opening the saddle clamp screw with an Allen key / Allen wrench. (Figure 6) The saddle height is correctly adjusted when the child is sitting on the saddle and their soles are resting on the ground with their legs slightly bent. Minimum leg length 30 cm.
3. Note the minimum insertion depth marking on the Seatpost (min. 47.5 mm). Never place the saddle above the maximum upper limit as this may result in breakage. Finally, the screw of the saddle clamp must be re-tightened (torque, 5 – 8 N m).

MAINTENANCE

1. Regularly check that the pushbike is fit to ride. Regularly check the screws and assembled parts and retighten them if necessary. In order to maintain the high level of safety specified by the design, worn or defective parts must be replaced immediately with original spare parts. For safety reasons, the pushbike must not be used until it has been repaired.
2. Do not straighten bent parts, but replace them instead. Please check the tire pressure regularly (the air pressure to be maintained is on the side surfaces of the tires).
3. Wear parts: tires (incl. inner tubes), handles.

CARE

The pushbike must not be cleaned with a high-pressure cleaner. Clean the pushbike with commercially available (household) cleaning agents and then carefully wipe it with a soft cloth. Keep corrosion-promoting materials (salt, seawater, fertilizer) and aggressive agents (strong acids, bases, and brake cleaners or liquids containing solvents) away from the pushbike. The pushbike must not be stored in damp areas. CE MARKING The product complies with the European Directive 2009 / 48 / EC on the safety of toys and thus bears the CE mark

SCOPE OF DELIVERY

1 Balance bike
2 Handlebar
3 Instruction manual (polybag)

ASSEMBLY

1. Do not use sharp objects to open the packaging or remove protective material. They could accidentally damage the paintwork or parts of the pushbike. Keep packaging material away from children! (Risk of suffocation and choking).
2. Remove all parts from the packaging.
3. Remove the protective material.
4. Check that the delivery is intact and complete. If anything is missing, please contact your specialist dealer or our hotline before starting any further work.
5. You will need the following tools for assembly: Allen key / Allen wrench 5 mm + Allen key / Allen wrench 4 mm

An adult must assemble the pushbike very carefully so that accidents or injuries do not result later. Take enough time for the assembly. If you are unsure, please contact your specialist dealer or a bicycle workshop. In some places, it is necessary to tighten bolts with a certain tightening force/torque. This torque is expressed in Newton meters (N m). If a screw is tightened with insufficient torque, the connection may be too loose and not secure. If the torque is too great, screws and other parts can be damaged and destroyed. Before operating, make sure that all parts are correctly assembled and tightened. So please:

1. Check all screws.
2. Check the seat and handlebar for secure fit and maximum extension.
3. Check the saddle clamp and the front fork for tightness and tighten using the Allen key provided

ASSMBLY

Steering limiter
Align the front wheel in the direction of travel. The fork must be aligned so that it points forward and a long wheelbase is created. The screw for the steering angle limiter must point to the rear. Attach the steering angle limiter (Figure 1).

Installing the handlebar
The handlebar must be installed on the pushbike (Figure 2). Unscrew the face plate (head plate) of the stem (Figures 3 and 4). Insert the handlebar into the stem so that the ends of the handlebar are facing up and slightly backward and the handlebar is positioned exactly in the middle. Tighten the screws of the stem faceplate (head plate) crosswise to 5 – 8 Nm (Figure 5).

Adjusting the saddle height
Loosen the saddle clamp and then tighten it again. Observe a minimum insertion depth of 47.5 mm (Figure 6).

TERMS OF WARRA TY

We, FOND OF GmbH, Vitalisstr. 67, 50827 Cologne, Germany, provide a two-year manufacturer’s warranty on the frame, fork, and handlebar of all Affenzahn pushbikes from the date of purchase as a result of breakage and deformation damage due to processing or material defects. You can extend the warranty period with us online in the Affenzahn Online Shop (www.affenzahn.com) under Service (Warranty)) for three additional years by completing the form and sending it to us within the first two years of purchase. The warranty is product-related and applies within the territorial scope of the European Union and Switzerland and within your personal scope, provided that you as a consumer within the meaning of Section 13 of the German Civil Code (BGB) have purchased an Affenzahn pushbike and use it for private purposes. Your statutory rights as a consumer in the event of defects (supplementary performance, withdrawal, or reduction as well as, where applicable, damages pursuant to Sections 437 ff. of the German Civil Code (BGB) are not limited by this warranty but can be asserted free of charge against the dealer (salesperson) independently of this warranty. If, within the warranty period, you discover breakage or deformation damage due to material or processing defects in the fork, handlebar, or frame of your Affenzahn pushbike and if you notify your specialist dealer (salesperson) or us immediately of the defect before the warranty expires, we will rectify the defect by delivering an equivalent spare part free of charge. There is no entitlement to an original spare part. We reserve the right to deliver the spare part in a different color. The cost of removing and installing a spare part as well as any required add-on parts is not covered by the warranty. The warranty does not cover compensation for direct or indirect consequential damage. The warranty does not apply to normal wear and tear and damage caused by improper handling or improper use, e.g., neglect due to lack of care and maintenance, overloading due to jumps, or exceeding the permissible maximum weight of the pushbike stated in the operating instructions. The warranty also does not cover damage caused by falls or accidents modifications to original parts or the installation or conversion of additional parts that are not required for the Affenzahn pushbike. In the event of a warranty claim, please contact your specialist dealer (salesperson) or us:

FOND OF GmbH
Vitalisstraße 67 50827 Cologne, Germany  info@affenzahn.com +49 (0) 221 9567 3288 To validate a warranty claim, it is absolutely necessary to send a photo of the pushbike and the defective component concerned as well as proof of purchase. In the event that it is not possible to verify the existence of a warranty claim on the basis of the photos, we reserve the right to request the delivery of the Affenzahn pushbike for assessment. You are responsible for any shipping costs incurred as a result of sending the products to us as a result of warranty claims. This does not apply if it is determined that the warranty claim exists or if you are entitled to legal warranty claims on the basis of which you send your Affenzahn pushbike to us. The warranty period will not be extended if the warranty is claimed. The warranty is always valid from the date of purchase and is limited to a period of two or five years calculated from the date of purchase.

Affenzahn is a trademark of FOND OF · FOND OF GmbH · Management: Kilian Breuer, Dr. Carsten Winkler · Vitalisstraße 67, 50827 Cologne, Germany · Telephone: +49 (0)221 956 73 228, E-Mail: info@affenzahn.com · Tax number: 217 / 5729 / 0866, VAT ID: DE271542404, HRB: 68944 Cologne District Court

FAQ

Q: What is the maximum loadbearing capacity of the Affenzahn pushbike?

A: The maximum loadbearing capacity of the Affenzahn pushbike is 30 kg

Q: What material is the frame made of?

A: The frame of the Affenzahn pushbike is made of plastic (PA/GF) which provides stability throughout.

Q: Can my child ride the pushbike near stairs or sloping terrain?

A: No, it is advised not to drive the pushbike near stairs, sloping terrain, swimming pools, and other bodies of water. Stairs in the vicinity must be secured to prevent children from riding up or down with the pushbike.

Q: Can I change the removable badge animals on my own?

A: No, the removable badge animals may only be changed by adults to prevent any danger of swallowing or choking.

Q: How often should I check the rubber ring of the steering lock?

A: It is recommended to regularly check the rubber ring of the steering lock. If cracks occur in the rubber ring, despite the high-quality material, please replace it immediately.

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