Thule Urban Glide

Instructions

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1 IntroductIon1.1 Manual Intended Use 041.2 Carrier Intended Use 041.3 Specifications 04

2 Safety2.1 SymbolsandInstructions 052.2 GeneralSafetyInstructions 05

3 GettInG Started3.1 IncludedComponents 073.2 UnfoldingtheCarrier 083.3 FoldingtheCarrier 093.4 InstallingtheWheels 103.5 RemovingtheWheels 103.6 Adjustingthefrontwheel 103.7 Aligningthefrontwheelforjogging 103.8 AdjustingtheHandlebar 123.9 AdjustingtheRecliningSeat 13

4 uSe & featureS4.1 SettingtheParkingBrake 144.2 ChildPlacementandSeatbelt 154.3 UsingtheSafetyWristStrap 164.4 UsingtheCanopy 164.5 Storage 17

5 addItIonal InformatIon5.1 Accessories 185.2 ServiceandCare 185.3 Storage 195.4 WearandTear 19

CONTENTS

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1 INTRODUCTION

ThankyouforchoosingaThuleUrbanGlide.Yournewcarrieroffersquality,safetyfeaturesandcomfort.

PLEASE NOTE:ThuleChildTransportSystemsLtd.retainsallrightstothisOwner’sManual.Notext,details,orillustrationsfromthismanualmaybereproduced,distributed,orbecomethesubjectofunauthorizeduseforcommercialpurposes,normaytheybemadeavailabletoothers.Themanualforusingthiscarriermaybedownloadedfromwww.thule.com.Greatcarehasbeentakeninassemblingthismanual.Nevertheless,shouldyoudiscoveranyerrors,wewouldbegratefulifyoucouldbringthemtoourattention.

Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd.105 - 5760 9th Street SE Calgary, AB T2H 1Z9 Canada

www.thule.cominfo@thule.com

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1.1 manual Intended uSe

Who is this manual intended for?Thismanualisintendedforthepurchaseranduserofthecarrier,whoisalsoresponsibleforkeepingitinpropercondition,carryingoutmaintenanceasprescribedandperformingrepairs.

1.2 carrIer Intended uSe

Use as intendedThecarrierisintendedforusewithintheperformancerangesspecifiedforthecarryingofchildrenindaylighthours,onsidewalksandsmoothpaths.Luggagemayalsobecarriedinthestoragebagsintendedforthatpurpose,providedthechildreninthecarrierarenotputatrisk.

Ifthechildcarrierisusedinconditionsofpoorvisibility,atduskorinthehoursofdarkness,itishighlyrecommendedtobefittedwithasafetyapprovedworkinglightset.Aspartoftherecommendeduse,youshouldalsofollowthisOwner’sManualandcomplywiththeprescribedmaintenancerequirements.

Use not recommendedAnyusethatgoesbeyondtheaboveisnotrecommended.Usenotrecommendedisprimarilytheconveyingofpeopletogetherwithanimals,useofthiscarrieronroughoff-roadterrain,useforcommercialpurposes,overloading,excessivespeedandimproperrepairofdefectsormodifications.Themanufacturerisnotliablefordamagesarisingfromusethatisnotrecommended–thisisattheriskoftheuser.

1.3 SPecIfIcatIonS Glide

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WeightCapacity 34kgs/75lbs

Weight 10.5kgs/23lbs

ShoulderWidth 34cm/13.5in

SittingHeight 53cm/21in

DoorPassThrough 65cm/25.5in

Folded 87.5x53x35cm/34.5x21x14in

FrontWheelSize 12in

RearWheelSize 16in

SeatRecline 165°

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2 SAFETY

The safe use of this child carrier is vital to the enjoyment of it. For that reason it is extremely important that you familiarize yourself with the safety instructions in this manual and follow them whenever you use this child carrier.

2.1 SymbolS and InStructIonS

Thisowner’smanualuseswarningsandnoticesthroughouttoemphasizesafetyandoptimaluseinformation.

2.2 General Safety InStructIonS

• Important–Keeptheseinstructionsforfuturereference.• Yourchild’ssafetymaybeaffectedifyoudonotfollow

theseinstructions.• Neverleaveachildunattendedinthischildcarrier.• Putontheparkbrakewheneveryouparkthischild

carrier.• Donotcarryextrachildrenorbagsonthischildcarrier.• Thischildcarrierwillbecomeunstableifthe

manufacturer’srecommendedloadisexceeded.• Donotusewithchildrenwhoexceedtheweight

limitations.• Theuserofthischildcarriermustbeawareofexposure

hazardssuchaswindchillandheatexhaustion,eitherbylessactivechildreninprolongedexposureincoldertemperatures,orbyextendedperiodsinwarmertemperatureswithoutadequateventilationorhydration.

• Donotallowanyofthechildren’sbody,clothing,shoelaces,ortoystocomeintocontactwithmovingparts.

NOTICENotices provide additional instructions to make using the product easier.

WARNINGWarningsprovideinstructionscriticaltothesafeuseandoperationofthisThulechildcarrier.Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscouldresultinanaccident,potentiallycausingseriousinjuryordeathtoyouand/oryourpassenger(s).

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• Caremustbetakenwhenfoldingandunfoldingthischildcarriertopreventfingerentrapment.Ensurechildrenareclearofanymovingparts,otherwisetheymay be injured.

• DonotinstallacarseatoranyotherseatingdevicenotapprovedbyThuleChildTransportSystemsLtd.onthischildcarrier.

• OnlyuseThuleChildTransportSystemsLtd.approvedrackproductsotherwisethischildcarrierwillbecomeunstableifanyotherparcelbagorrackisused.

• DonotuseanyaccessoryproductswhicharenotapprovedbyThuleChildTransportSystemsLtd.

• Donotuseanycleaningsolventsonthischildcarrier,cleanonlywithmildsoapandwater.

• Makenomodificationstothischildcarrier.• Donotusethischildcarrieraroundornearanopenfire

orexposedflame.• DonotoperateaThulechildcarrierwithoutreadingand

understandingthismanual

WARNINGDonotletyourchildplaywiththisproduct.

Thisproductisnotsuitableforrunningorskating.

Whenusedforrunningensurefrontwheelislockedinjoggingmode.

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3 GETTING STARTED

3.1 Included comPonentS

Verifythatyourcarrierwaspackagedwiththefollowingitems:• Carrierwithfrontwheelinstalled• 2rearwheels

NOTICEStore your carrier and its components in a safe dry place so that when they are needed, they are in the best possible condition.

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3.2 unfoldInG the carrIer

A. Undothefoldlockingstrap.(Seeimage1)B. Pulltheuptheupperframeofthecarrier.

(Seeimage2)C. Pushthefrontwheelofthecarrierupwardsuntilit

clicksinplace.(Seeimage3)

WARNINGEnsurethatallthelockingdevicesareengagedbeforeuse.

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3.3 foldInG the carrIer

A. Openthefrontcover.(Seeimage1)B. Slidethenrotatethefoldinghandleuntiltheframe

collapses.(Seeimage2)C. Attachthelockingstrap.(Seeimage3)

WARNINGCaremustbetakenwhenfoldingandunfoldingthischildcarriertopreventfingerentrapment.Ensurechildrenareclearofanymovingparts,otherwisetheymaybeinjured.Toavoidinjuryensurethatyourchildiskeptawaywhenunfoldingandfoldingthisproduct.

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3.4 InStallInG the WheelS

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WARNINGBeforeeachjourneymakesurethatbothofthewheelsaresecurelylockedinthecarrieraxle.

A. Pressandholdthewheelreleasebuttononthewheel.(Seeimage1)

B. Insertthewheelaxleintothecarrieraxle.C. Releasethewheelreleasebutton.D. Pressthewheelfullyintothecarrieraxle.E. Verifythatthewheelissecurelyattachedtothe

carrierbygivingitasharppull.F. Repeatfortheotherwheel.G. Usingatirepressuregaugechecktheairpressure

ineachtire.Theminimumrecommendedtirepressureis20psi(1.4bar)andthemaximumis25psi(1.7bar).Ifairpressureistoolowineitheroneofthetiresfillthemupusingabicycletirepump.

3.5 removInG the WheelS

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A. Pressandholdthewheelreleasebuttononawheel.(Seeimage2)

B. Pullthewheeloutofthecarrieraxle.C. Repeatfortheotherwheel.

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3.6 adJuStInG the front Wheel

A. Strolling–pivotingfrontwheel.(Seeimage1)B. Running–locksthefrontwheeleitherforwardor

backwards.(Seeimage2)

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3.8 adJuStInG the handlebar

A. Pressthereleasebuttons.(Seeimage2)B. Rotatethehandlebarintoacomfortableposition.

(Seeimage3)

3.7 alIGnInG the front Wheel for JoGGInG

Makethecarriertrackmoretotheleft. (Seeimage1)

Makecarriertrackmoretotheright. (Seeimage1)

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3.9 adJuStInG the reclInInG Seat

A. Engagetheparkingbrake.B. Squeezetheadjustmentclamp.(Seeimage1)C. Movetheadjustmentclampatthebackoftheseat

eitherupordownalongthestraptoadjusthowmuchtheseatreclines.(Seeimage2)

D. Openingtheventing:Withtheseatreclinedopentheventatthebackandrollitintothepocketatthetop.(Seeimage3)

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4 USE & FEATURES

4.1 SettInG the ParkInG brake

A. Pushdownontheredfootpedaltoengagetheparkingbrake.(Seeimage1)

B. Afterengagingthebrakealwaysverifythattheparkingbrakeisworking–thecarriershouldnotrollforwardsorbackwards.

C. Pullupontheredfootpedaltoreleasetheparkingbrake.(Seeimage2)

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WARNINGNeverleaveyourchildunattendedinthisThulechildcarrier.

Theparkingbrakeshouldalwaysbeengagedduringtheloadingandunloadingofchildren.

NOTICENo adjustments of the parking brake are required.

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WARNINGThis seat unit is not suitable for children under 6 months. For younger children a Thule infant accessory must be used.

Always use the restraint system.

Check that the pram body or seat unit or car seat attachment devices are correctly engaged before use.

4.2 chIld Placement and Seatbelt

A. Engagetheparkingbrake.B. Loosenallofthebeltadjustments.C. Undothecrotchstrapbuckleontheshoulderharness

bypressingtheredreleasebuttonsandsqueezingthesidesofthebuckle.(Seeimage1)

D. Seatyourchild(ren).E. Slidetheshoulderbeltheightadjustmentlocatedonthe

verticalwebstraps,intheseatback,tothesameheightasyourchild(ren)'sshoulders.(Seeimage2)

F. Liftupthecrotchstrapandinsertthetwoshoulderstrapbucklesintothecrotchbuckle.

G. Snuglytightenthetwoshoulderstrapsbypullingdownwardontheshoulderstraplooseends.Ensurethatthereisnoloosenessintheharnesssystematthechild'swaistandshoulders.Ensuretheshoulderpadsarepositionedontopofthechild`sshouldersandnexttotheirneck.(Seeimage3)

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4.4 uSInG the canoPy

A. Toshadeinsidethecarrier;pullthecanopydown.(Seeimage2)

B. Toopenthetopwindow;releasetheVelcroattachmentandrolluptheshadeintothepocketattop.(Seeimage3)

4.3 uSInG the Safety WrISt StraP

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A. Loopthefreeendofthesafetywriststraparoundyourwristtopreventthechildcarrierfrombecomingseparatedfromyou.(Seeimage1)

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4.5 StoraGe

A. Yourcarrierisequippedwiththefollowingstoragecompartments:

• Onelargemeshpocketontheupperback. (Seeimage1)

• Twosmallmeshpocketsinsidethecarrieratthefront.(Seeimage2)

• Onelargestoragecompartmentunderneaththeseat(Seeimage3).Tokeepthecompartmentopenunzipthecoverandstorethecoverinthepocketatfront.(Seeimage4)

WARNINGMax cargo weight in the cargo tray is 4.5 kg (10 pounds)

Max cargo weight in the back mesh pocket is 1.4 kg (3 pounds)

Max weight in the side mesh pocket is 0.5 kg (1 pounds)

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5 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

5.1 acceSSorIeS

TherearenumerousaccessoriesthatarecompatiblewithyourThulechildcarrier.

• ThuleInfantCarSeatAdapter• ThuleSnackTray• ThuleConsole• ThuleHydrationCage• ThuleCupHolder• ThuleBuntingBag• ThuleBabySupporter• ThuleRainCover• ThuleMeshCover

Contactyourlocaldealerorvisitourwebsite: www.thule.comformoreinformation.

5.2 ServIce and care

RegularlyinspectyourThulechildcarrierandaccessoriesfordamageandsignsofwear.

Metal ComponentsCheckforanydentsorcracks.Donotusethechildcarrierifanymetalcomponentsarecrackedordamaged.

FastenersRegularlyexaminethechildcarriertoseeifanyofthefastenersarebent,broken,missingorloose.Tightenanyloosefastenersandreplaceanydamagedormissingfasteners.

FabricExaminethefabricregularlyfortears,wornspotsoranyothersignsofdamage.

WheelsCleanthewheelaxlesandapplygreaseoroiltoallexposedmovingparts.Havethewheelsinspectedandservicedatleastonceayear.Itishighlyrecommendedthatyoutakeyourchildcarrierintoanauthorizedserviceprovideronceayeartokeepitinthebestpossiblecondition.Regularlycleanthechildcarrierwithwarmwaterandamildsoapysolution.Neveruseharshcleansersorsolvents.

WARNINGTheproperserviceandcareofthisThulechildcarrieraffectstheperformanceandsafetyofit.

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5.3 StoraGe

Storeyourchildcarrierandaccessoriesinadryareaoutofdirectsunlight.Ifpossible,hangthechildcarrierupoffoftheground.Beforestoringyourchildcarrier,itshouldbedrytopreventthegrowthofmoldorbacteria.

5.4 Wear and tear

Thischildcarrierisverydurableandallowsyoutotransportyourchild(ren)forlongperiodsoftime.Itissubjecttowearandtearovertimedependingonseveralfactors.

Use and MilageThemoreoftenthisThulechildcarrierisusedandthefartheritgoesthemoreitwillwear.

Service and CareKeepingthisThulechildcarriercleanandwellmaintainedisanimportantfactorinkeepingitingoodcondition.

StorageStoringthisThulechildcarrierproperlywillreducetheamountofwear,especiallytothefabric.

Type of UseHardcornering,fastaccelerationandbrakingallcontributetoprematurewearofvariouscomponentsespeciallybrakesandtires.

WeatherVariousweatherconditionsaffectindividualcomponentsdifferently.Directsunlightprematurelywearsthefabricandrubberwheels.Saltintheairorontheroadaffectsthewheelrimsandfabricfloor.Dirtandmudcangetintomovingpartsandcontributetowearaswell.Prematurewearofacomponentisnotnecessarilysignsofadefectiveproduct.Thewaythischildcarrierisusedandcaredforwillgreatlyaffecthowquicklyitwears.

Thule Child Transport Systems Ltd.105 - 5760 9th Street SE Calgary, AB T2H 1Z9 Canada

www.thule.cominfo@thule.com