QERIDOO Kidgoo1 User Manual

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34 – 02|2017 – Subject to change. Kidgoo Kidgoo Subject to change. – 02|2017 – 35UtilisationChecking the tow bar loadUse bathroom scales, for example, to measure the tow bar load:f Load the Kidgoo in the usual way and fasten the children in.f Do not connect the trailer to the bicycle yet.f Place the bathroom scales next to the tow bar.f Get onto the bathroom scales and note the weight displayed.f Lift the tow bar’s coupler pocket to the coupler height (approx. 35 cm).f Determine the tow bar load by making a comparisonwith the previous measured value:– The weight must be at least 3 kg more than themeasured value without the tow bar.– The weight may be a maximum of 8 kg more thanthe measured value without the tow bar.Changing the tow bar loadAdjust the tow bar load by moving or reducing your baggage:f Tow bar load over 8 kg:Move items of baggage to the rear, e.g. from the storage space to the pouch for small items.f Tow bar load less than 3 kg:Move items of baggage forward, e.g. from the pouch for small items to the storage space.Total weight too heavyf Reduce the baggage weight in the two pouches for small items.f Reduce the baggage weight in the storage space.f Kidgoo1: Make sure that the loaded trailer weighs less than 50 kg.Kidgoo2: Make sure that the loaded trailer weighs less than 60 kg.Connecting the trailer to a bicycleDanger!Do not connect the Kidgoo to a bicycle until the following conditions have beenfulfilled: The trailer is fully loaded. The children are wearing bicycle helmets and are properly fastened in. The buggy wheel has been removed. The tow bar load has been checked and is within the permissible range (3 – 8 kg).f Remove the retaining cotter pin from the tow bar’scoupler pocket.f Push the tow bar onto the coupler on the bicycle sothat the cotter pin holes in the coupler and couplerpocket are aligned.f Insert the cotter pin into the hole and lock the cotterpin fastening.f Check that the connection between the coupler andthe tow bar is secure.f Guide the tow bar’s retaining strap through the braces of the rear wheel so that the trailer issecurely connected to the bicycle frame.f Hook the retaining strap with the carabiner hook into the eye on the tow bar. Make sure that itcannot flutter into the rear wheel’s spokes during the journey.Danger!Always secure the tow bar to the bicycle frame with the retaining strap. This ensuresthat the trailer will remain connected even if the tow bar becomes detached from thecoupler.Irrespective, the coupler must always be properly mounted and the connection to thetow bar must be secured with the locked cotter pin. Otherwise the tow bar can become detached and can be pushed into the rear wheel’s spokes during braking.Using the comfort functionsThe Kidgoo offers some climate functions for the cabin and can be conveniently adjusted byadapting the suspension.Using the climate functionsAdjusting the 3-in-1 canopyThe 3-in-1 canopy is comprised of an insect net, an adjustable sun visor and a weather canopy. The inner part of the 3-in-1 canopy must be closed during every journey because the integralinsect net provides protection against insects and small stones. The outer skin of the 3-in-1 canopy is comprised of a durable transparent sheet and can berolled up. It provides protection against rain and strong winds, and dissipates exhaust gasesout of the cabin.Opening the weather canopy:f Open the zips attached on the sides which connect theweather canopy to the insect net.f Then loosen the lower Velcro fastener.f Roll up the weather canopy and secure the roll at thetop with the two toggle fasteners.Utilisation