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• The rider must be at least 16 years of age; Check legislation and national
regulations pertaining to this.
• Make sure that the weight and height of the child do not ex ceed the
maximum capacity of the seat, and check this at regular intervals. Check
the weight of the child before using the child sea t. Under no circumstances
should you use the child bicycle seat to transport a child whose weight is
above the permissible limit.
• Do not carr y a child less than 9 months of age in this child bicycle seat. T o
be a passenger , the child must be able to sit up straight with the head held
upright while wearing a bicycle helmet. A doctor should be consulted if
the child’ s growth is questionable.
• Secure the child into child bicycle seat ensuring that all the safety belts
and straps applied firmly but not so tight as to cause discomfort to the
child. Please check the safety of the fasteners often.
• The child bicycle seat must never be used before adjusting the safety
belt.
• Always use all safety restraint system and str aps to ensure that the child
is secured in the seat.
• Do not allow any part of the child’s body or clothing , shoelaces, child
bicycle seat belts, etc. to come in c ontact with moving par ts of the bicycle
because can be harmful to the child or cause accidents.
• A wheel protector is recommended t o prevent the child from inserting
its feet or hands between the spokes. The use of protection underneath
the saddle or the use of a saddle with internal springs is mandatory.
Make certain that the child is not able to hinder the brakes, thus avoiding
accidents. These adjustments should be revised with child´s gr owth.
• Dress the child in proper clothes accor ding to weather conditions and
use an appropriate helmet.
INSTRUC TION FOR USE
W ARNING: Do not modify the seat.
W ARNING: T he c ycle may behave diff erently with a child in the seat
particularly with regard to balance, steering and braking.
W ARNING: Never leave the cycle parked with a child in the seat
unattended.
W ARNING: Do not use the seat if any part is broken or damaged. Check
the all components regularly and replace an y when required. Check the
maintenance chapter .
W ARNING: Front seats r educe the maneuverability of the bicycle.
SAFET Y INSTRUC TIONS
Press the locking buttons (H2) on the mounting block (H) and at the same
time pull the metallic bracket (G), up an back as shown in the image.
HOW TO REMOVE Y OUR CHILD BICY CLE SEA T
buckle socket (B5) is correctly positioned and does not hurt the child.
Next, adjust the belt to the size of the child to ensure that the child is
firmly secured. F irst adjust the height of the belt. T o do this, pull the straps
according to the siz e of the child. Before starting the journey, always check
that the child is secured and that the belt is snug but not so tight that it
hurts the child. W e recommend that the child’ s helmet be put on after
the belt is adjusted.
Note: Always use the restrain t system.
(B.A) T o place the child in the seat, first fully extend the belt straps (B),
sliding the adjusters (B2). This makes it easier to put the helmet when the
child is in the seat. Do the same for the other side. T o put the child in the
seat, open the lock (B1) of the safety belt (B) pressing the three butt ons of
the lock (B1) as indicated. Befor e star ting your ride, make sure the seat belt
is properly adjusted and that it does not hurt the child. This adjustment is
made by sliding the belt adjustors (B2).
Note: Always use the restrain t system.
12. T o adjust the height of the footrest (E) to fit your child, r elease the
footrest (E) from the sea t (A) by pressing the two fasteners together and lift
the footrest as indicated in the picture (it ma y be necessar y to apply some
pressure to the fast eners).
13. T o reattach the footrests, first engage the t op pin, and push the
footrest (E) down to lock the clips in to the slots holes.
14. T o guarantee your child’ s safety, adjust the strap (D) of the f ootrest.
Unlock the strap (D) and adjust it to the child’ s foot. Lock it again making
sure the strap does not hurt the child.
15. Make sure you have f ollowed and fulfilled all the instructions given.
When done so, the child bicycle seat is ready f or use. IT IS MANDA T ORY
TO READ the follo wing chapter on safety instructions about using your
child bicycle seat.
• Children in child seats need to be mor e warmly dressed than riders of
cycles and should be protected from rain.
• Y ou must cover any sharp or pointy objects on the bicycle that may be
reached by the child, in an y situation.
• The seat and cushion can get hot if under the sun for a long time. Make
sure that they are not too hot bef ore seating the child.
• Check for any laws and r egulations that might be in force in your coun tr y.
Relating to the carrying of children in seats attached to cycles.
• Carry only children that are able to sit unaided for a longer period of time,
at least as long as the intended cycle journey.
• When the child bicycle seat is not in use, fasten the waist buckle of the
security harness to prevent the straps from dangling and entering in
contact with some turning part of the bic ycle as wheels, brakes , etc. as
these may be a hazard to the cyclist.
• When the steering angle to each side is reduced to less than 45º, change
the type of handlebar.
W ARNING: T he turning circle will be restricted when using a front child
seat. P ay attention to this fact before setting off .
W ARNING: Additional security devices shall always be fastened.
W ARNING: Do not place any additional luggage on the seat, because the
weight cannot exceed 15 kg (33 lb). If you carry extra luggage, the bicycle’ s
carrying capacit y must not be exceeded, and w e recommend that it be
placed at the rear of the bike.
W ARNING: It is ex tremely important to make sure that on the final part
of the assembly, y ou hand tighten the screws of the mounting block (H)
to make sure that the metallic bracket ( G) is totally secured and fastened
correctly .
W ARNING: Remove the seat when transporting the bic ycle by car (outside
the car). Air turbulence might damage the seat or loosen its fastenings or
other suspended elements, which could lead to an accident .
T o keep the child bicycle seat in good working condition and to prevent
accidents we recommend the f ollowing:
• Check regularly the mounting system of the seat t o the bic ycle in order
to make sure it is in perfect condition.
• Check all the components to see if they work properly . Do not
use the seat if any of the components are damaged . Damaged
components must be replaced. In or der to replace them, you need to
visit your local authorized POLISPORT dealer in order to get the corr ect
components for replacemen t. Y ou can find them on the websit e:
www.polisport.com.
• If you have suffer ed an accident with your bicycle and safety seat, we
advise you to get a new safety seat. Even if ther e is no visible damage
to the seat.
• Clean the seat with soap and water (do not use abrasiv e, corrosive or
toxic products). L eave it to dry at room temperature.
MAINTENANCE
2- YEAR WARRANTY: All mechanical components against manufacturer
defects only. Regist er your seat at www.polisport.com.
+ 1 EXTRA W ARRANTY YEAR: Register y our seat at www.polisport.com
and get one more warranty year .
Important: you have to register within 2 months of the dat e of purchase to
receive the P olispor t Extra Y ear W arranty.
W ARRANTY