Instruction
Manual
CALYPSO STROLLER
CALYPSO TRAVEL SYSTEM
Do not use this product until you read and understand these instructions.
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D E D I C AT E D T O Q U A L I T Y
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Table of Contents
Page:
1Important Information
2Warnings
3Assembly
Opening Stroller
Rear Axle and Wheels
Swivel Locking Tabs
Front Wheel Assembly
Footrest
Rear Support Frame for Canopy
Cup Holder
5 Stroller Use
Locking Or Unlocking Rear Wheels
Locking Or Unlocking Front Wheel Swivels
Child???s Tray Use
Closing Child???s Tray Slot
Seat Back Positions
Canopy Positions
Securing Child With Harness
7 Car Seat/Stroller Use
Attaching Car Seat
Canopy Positions
Removing Car Seat
10Folding
11Maintenance
Cleaning Cup Holder
Cleaning Stroller
Dented Tires
12 Replacement Parts
Need Help?
If you should have any problems with this product, call
Or write us at: Century Products P.O. Box 100
Elverson, PA.
Attention: Customer Service Department
Please have the following information available. See label on stroller leg.
Model Number:
Manufacture Date:
Date of Purchase:
Safety First Checklist
???Read and understand stroller instruction manual before using stroller.
???Never leave child unattended.
???Use with only one (1) child at a time.
???Do not use accessories other than those provided by Century.
NOTE: All warnings and instructions apply whether stroller is being used with or without child???s tray attached.
Weight and Height Limits
Stroller Use:
Maximum Weight: 40 lbs. (18.2 kg)
Maximum Height: 40 inches (101 cm)
WARNINGS
Failure to follow all warnings and instructions could result in serious injury or death.
???Never leave child unattended, even when sleeping.
-Child may become entangled in harness straps and suffocate.
-Stroller may roll away and crash even with brakes engaged.
???Avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out. Always use seat belt.
???Always be sure stroller is fully set up and fold locks are engaged before using.
???DO NOT pull or carry stroller on stairs or escalators with child in it.
???DO NOT allow child to climb unassisted into stroller, play, hang or pull down on stroller handle as stroller may tip over.
???DO NOT hang or place anything on stroller handle or canopy. Stroller may become unstable and tip over.
???DO NOT jog with stroller. Push stroller at a normal walking speed only. Fast walking, jogging or running can cause loss of control.
???Always be sure child is clear of any moving parts when adjusting stroller.
???DO NOT overload basket. Maximum basket weight is 10 lbs. (4.5 kg). Stroller may become unstable and tip over.
???DO NOT use accessories other than those provided by Century.
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ASSEMBLY
Opening Stroller
To open stroller:
???Stand stroller upright and pull out on Red Frame Latch while opening.
???Spread handle and rear legs until both Fold Locks ???click??? into position.
Red Frame
Latch
Fold
Locks
Rear Axle and Wheels
To attach rear axle and brakes:
??? Remove axle protectors from ends of axle and discard.
??? With stroller laying face down on floor, slide brake lever brackets onto rear legs until they ???click??? in place.
NOTE: Brake levers must face rear of stroller.
To attach wheels to rear axle:
???Slide Wheel onto end of Axle with brake ribs facing in.
???Push Wheel Retainer onto end of Axle. Make sure large end of Wheel Retainer is towards Wheel. Wheel Retainer should snap into groove on end of Axle.
???Snap wheel Retainer Cap over Wheel Retainer.
???Line up slot in Hub Cap with rib on Wheel and snap Hub Cap in place.
Axle
Hub
Cap
CAUTION:
???Failure to install retainer cap may cause wheels to come off of stroller.
???After wheel assembly is complete, pull on wheels to check that they are locked into place.
WARNING
Prevent a possible choking hazard, discard axle protectors and polybag which contained rear wheel parts.
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ASSEMBLY continued
Swivel Locking Tabs
To attach swivel locking tabs:
??? Pull Bellow away from swivel Post on front leg.
??? Align grooves on Locking Tab with grooves on Post.
???Slide Locking Tab over
Post until it snaps in place.
Repeat for opposite leg.
Front Wheel Assembly
To attach front wheel assembly:
??? Hold wheel assembly upright.
??? Tilt stroller slightly back and push wheel assembly onto leg until it locks in place.
Repeat for opposite leg.
CAUTION: Pull on wheel assemblies to check that they are locked in place.
??? Check to be sure tabs on bottom of footrest are snapped onto Cross Tube.
Cross Tube
Rear Support Frame for Canopy
To secure rear support frame for canopy:
??? Rotate canopy forward until it stops.
???Check to be sure
Rear Support Frame is locked in place.
If Rear Support Frame is not locked, pull forward until it locks.
Rear
Support Frame
Footrest
To attach footrest:
???Snap footrest onto stroller frame and push up.
???Push footrest against legs, then slide footrest down until it snaps onto cross tube.
Cup Holder
To attach cup holder:
??? Snap one end of cup holder over stroller frame above canopy.
??? Rotate down to opposite side and snap in place.
WARNING
???To avoid burns, never put hot liquids in cup holder.
???Avoid possible tipping, DO NOT place more than 3 lbs. (1.4 kg) in cup holder.
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STROLLER USE
Locking Or Unlocking Rear Wheels
LOCKING:
Push down on both
Brake Levers.
Brake Lever
UNLOCKING:
Push up on both brake levers.
Locking Or Unlocking Front Wheel Swivels
LOCKING SWIVELS FOR ROUGH SURFACES:
(straight tracking wheels)
Rotate both wheel assemblies until Blocks
Child???s Tray Use
Stroller may be used with or without child???s tray.
To attach child???s tray:
??? Line up child???s tray ends with slots in fold locks.
??? Push child???s tray into slots.
??? Pull on child???s tray to be sure it is securely locked.
??? Pull child???s tray out of slots in fold locks.
NOTE: When not using child???s tray, store it where it will not be damaged.
Closing Child???s Tray Slot
on wheel housings align with Locking Tabs, then push Locking Tabs down.
Locking
Tab
Block
UNLOCKING SWIVELS FOR SMOOTH SURFACES:
(swiveling wheels)
Push both locking tabs up so that wheel assemblies can swivel freely.
Be sure Tongue of child???s tray pad is inserted into child???s tray Slot when car seat
is not attached.
Tongue
Slot
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STROLLER USE continued
Seat Back Positions
Seat back has four (4) positions: upright, two (2) middle positions and recline.
To adjust seat back position:
??? Push both seat back Levers inward.
Levers
??? Lower or raise seat back to desired position.
??? Release Levers.
Canopy Positions
Canopy has two (2) positions: opened and closed.
Securing Child With Harness
WARNING
Avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out:
???Always use shoulder, waist and crotch straps to restrain child, even when sleeping.
???To prevent child from standing or sliding out of stroller, be sure all straps are SNUG and do not slip loose.
???Periodically check all straps to be sure they are snug around child.
Secure child with harness system:
??? Place child???s arms through shoulder harness straps.
??? Place waist straps around child???s waist.
??? Place crotch strap between child???s legs.
??? Snap Buckle Tongues into Buckle.
???Adjust length of shoulder, waist and crotch straps to snugly fit child.
??? Adjust length of waist straps by loosening or tightening as shown.
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CAR SEAT/STROLLER USE
Car Seat included with some models.
Only a Century Celestia Infant Car Seat or Avanta Infant Car Seat (manufactured after January 1, 2001) is designed to attach to this stroller. If one of these car seats is not included with this stroller, one may be purchased separately at a retail store.
Safety First Checklist
???Call Century for updates of compatible car seat models for this stroller.
???ONLY use car seats recommended by Century with this stroller.
???Read and understand car seat instruction manual before using car seat in a vehicle.
Weight, Height and Activity Limits
Car Seat/Stroller Use:
Maximum Weight: 22 lbs. (10 kg)
Maximum Height: 29 inches (73.7 cm)
Attaching Car Seat
1 Set rear brakes to prevent stroller from moving by pushing down on both
Brake Levers.
Brake Lever
2 Attach child???s tray:
??? Line up child???s tray ends with slots in fold locks.
??? Push child???s tray into slots.
??? Pull on child???s tray to be sure it is securely locked.
WARNING
Avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out:
???Always use car seat harness straps to restrain child, even when sleeping.
???Always be sure car seat handle is in locked upright carrying position when lifting or carrying child.
???Always be sure brakes are locked when attaching and removing car seat from stroller frame.
???Always be sure child???s tray is fully inserted and locked into position before attaching car seat.
???Always be sure car seat is locked into child???s tray and straps are attached to car seat before each use.
???DO NOT lift car seat/stroller unit by
car seat handle or car seat shell. Handle may break.
???DO NOT allow child to hang or pull down on car seat handle as stroller may tip over.
4 Position stroller seat back support in recline position:
Push both seat back Levers inward and fully lower seat back.
Levers
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CAR SEAT/STROLLER USE continued
5With car seat handle in locked carrying position (upright), insert car seat Tongue into child???s tray Slot.
NOTE: Car seat may be placed in child???s tray slot either
Tongue
Tongue
Slot
Slot
CAUTION: Pull up on
car seat to be sure it is locked in child???s tray.
6 Attach Snap on Red Strap to car seat.
Repeat for opposite side.
Snap
Red Strap
NOTE: Car seat level indicator is not applicable when car seat is attached to stroller.
Canopy Positions
Canopy has two (2) positions: opened and closed.
Car seat and stroller canopies can both be opened at the same time.
Removing Car Seat
1 Set rear brakes to prevent stroller from moving by pushing down on both brake levers.
2 Move car seat handle to locked upright carrying position.
CAUTION: Be sure a
???click??? sound is heard and handle is locked.
3 Unsnap both red straps from car seat.
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CAR SEAT/STROLLER USE continued
4 While pulling out on
Release Handle on front of child???s tray, lift car seat.
Release
Handle
5After removing car seat, insert Tongue of child???s tray pad into
child???s tray Slot.
Tongue
Slot
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FOLDING
Folding Stroller
1 Set rear brakes to prevent stroller from moving by pushing down on both brake levers.
2If car seat is attached to stroller, remove car seat. (See ???Car Seat/Stroller Use???.)
3To prevent damage to child???s tray, remove child???s tray before folding stroller:
4 Fold stroller using either the
Folding using
??? Slide red button to right.
??? Rotate
towards rear of stroller.
??? Push handle down until stroller completely folds.
Fold
Folding using Fold Locks:
??? Pull Fold Locks up on both sides then begin lifting stroller.
??? Continue to lift stroller by Fold Locks until it completely folds.
IMPORTANT:
??? When folding stroller, turn stroller front wheels to straddle frame.
??? DO NOT allow front wheels to rest on frame.
If wheels rest on frame, they may warp and not roll correctly.
5 Red Frame Latch will engage automatically when stroller is completely folded.
Check to be sure Red Frame Latch is engaged to prevent stroller from opening.
Red Frame
Latch
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Avoid serious injury or death:
???Periodically check anchoring straps beneath seat pad to ensure they are secured to frame.
???Periodically check and clean child???s tray slot. If dirty, car seat adapter tongue will not latch properly. Remove loose objects, crumbs and any other debris from slot.
Cleaning Cup Holder
To remove cup holder, pull one end up, rotate over to opposite side and pull other end up.
Wash cup holder in warm water and mild soap. DO NOT use abrasives, solvents, strong detergents, or household cleaners: they can scratch, discolor or weaken plastic.
DO NOT place in dishwasher.
Cleaning Stroller
Seat and Frame:
???Wipe fabric and frame with damp cloth and mild soap. DO NOT use abrasives, solvents, strong detergents, or household cleaners: they can scratch, discolor or weaken plastic.
???DO NOT machine wash or dry seat pads that have boards in them.
Comfort Pad:
???Machine wash in cold water, machine dry on cool setting to prevent shrinkage. DO NOT wash with other clothes.
???When replacing comfort pad, make sure shoulder, waist and crotch straps are rethreaded through slots in comfort pad.
???Loop front of comfort pad over leg rest and refasten attachment strips.
Child???s Tray Slot:
???Clean child???s tray slot with mild soap and water. DO NOT use abrasives, solvents, strong detergents, or household cleaners: they can scratch, discolor or weaken plastic.
Dented Tires
Sometimes tires become ???dented??? from shipment or from normal use. You may try the following procedure for repairing the dented tire before calling our Customer Service Department.
Blow warm air from hair dryer over dented area for 1 to 3 minutes.
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REPLACEMENT PARTS
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