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Detach the safety-belt (C) in order to remove the junior seat . T o remo ve
the seat from the luggage carrier , unfasten the hand knob (G1) and lift
simultaneously the red security ring (G2) in order to open the jaw ( G3)
wider than the width of the luggage carrier .
HOW TO REMOVE Y OUR BICY CLE SEA T
16. The Guppy Junior seat must always be used with the foot prot ector
(D1). The use of the foot protector (D1) is strictly mandatory, as it stops
your child’ s foot from coming into c ontact with the wheel and prevents
accidents. F or your child’ s safety, the foot pr otector (D1) provided by
Polisport must be used, even if the wheel is already fitted with another
type of protection. The use of this part is vital and mandator y to ensure
maximum safety for your child. The foot pr otector (D1) is installed by
fitting it to the retractable footrest (D2) as sho wn by the image. Line up
the foot protector’ s bolt hole (D1) with the retractable footrest’ s bolt hole
(D2). Repeat the same process on the other side.
17. After fitting the foot protector (D1) t o the retractable footrest (D2),
insert the M6 bolt (E3) and tighten using the no. 4 Allen key (E4) (6N.m),
using as much force as necessary to ensure that it doesn ’t come loose
during daily use. Repeat the same process on the other side.
18. Once all of these steps are complete , the foot protector (D1) and
retractable footrest (D2) ar e ready for use. However , test the assembly
before going out on a ride to ensur e that the components are properly
positioned and fixed in place. The retractable footr est (D2) must be folded
up when not in use, as shown on the image.
19. T o put the child in the seat, open the lock (B1) of the safety belt (B) and
press the 2 buttons of the lock (B1) as indicated . Note : Before starting the
journey, alwa ys 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 r estraint system.
20. Make sure you have f ollowed and fulfilled all the instructions given.
When done so, the junior 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.
• 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 junior bicycle seat to transport a child whose weight is
above the permissible limit.
• Do not carr y a child less than 6 years of age in this junior 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 junior 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 junior 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, junior
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.
• Children in junior seats need to be mor e warmly dressed than riders of
cycles and should be protected from rain.
INSTRUC TION FOR USE
T o keep the junior 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 order t o replace them you need to visit your local
authorized POLISPORT dealer in order to get the correct components f or
replacement. Y ou can find them on the website: www .polispor t.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
W ARNING: Do not modify the seat.
W ARNING: T he c ycle may behav e differently 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 .
SAFET Y INSTRUC TIONS
2- YEAR W ARRANT Y: 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 ARRANT Y CLAIMS
T o obtain warranty service, you must have your original sales receipt . I tems
returned without a sales receipt will assume that the warran ty begins
on the date of manufacture. All warranties will be v oid if the product is
damaged due to user crash, abuse, system modification, or used in an y
way not intended as described in this operating manual.
In order to make sure you ha ve all the required information to activate the
warranty you need to keep the information that you ha ve in your Batch
Serial Number (I). You can also r ecord here the info .
O.F ___________________ Da te ___________________ .
* The specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
Please contact Polisport for any questions.
W ARRANTY
• 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 junior bicycle seat is not in use, fasten the waist buckle of
the security harness to prevent the straps from dangling and ent ering in
contact with some turning part of the bic ycle as wheels, brakes , etc. as
these may be a hazard to the cyclist.
W ARNING: Additional security devices shall always be fastened.
W ARNING: Do not attach additional luggage to the child carrier. If you
carry additional luggage its weight must not exceed the bicycle’ s carrying
capacity and it must be carried in front of the rider .
W ARNING: Fast en the hand knob (G1) so that the seat is well attached to
the luggage carrier . As soon as the hand knob is well tightened, make sure
the security lever is properly held as shown in the picture (5).
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 .