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D E D I C AT E D T O Q U A L I T Y

Table of Contents

Page:

1Important Information

2Warnings

3Assembly

Need Help?

If you should have any problems with this product, call 1-800-837-4044 from anywhere in the U.S. or Canada or fax at 1-610-286-4555.

Or write us at: Century Products P.O. Box 100

Elverson, PA. 19520-9974

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)

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.

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.

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.

??? Check to be sure tabs on bottom of footrest are snapped onto 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

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.

Tray Shield

Tray Shield included with some models.

Tray Shield

To attach tray shield:

??? Push ???B??? Tabs until they snap onto bottom of tray.

??? Push front of shield at ???C??? Tabs until they snap onto front of tray.

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

Seat Back Positions

Seat back has four (4) positions: upright, two (2) middle positions and recline.

To adjust seat back position:

??? Pull up on seat back Release Rod.

Release Rod

??? Lower or raise seat back to desired position.

???Release seat back Release Rod.

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.

Canopy Positions

Canopy has two (2) positions: opened and closed.

Buckle

Tongue

???Adjust length of waist straps by loosening or tightening as shown.

Buckle

Tongue

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.

Attaching Car Seat

1Set rear brakes to prevent stroller from moving by pushing down on both

Brake Levers.

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 rear-facing or forward-facing.

Tongue

Tongue

Slot

Slot

Canopy Positions

Canopy has two (2) positions: opened and closed.

Car seat and stroller canopies can both be opened at the same time.

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.

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.

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:

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.

4 Fold stroller using either the One-Hand Fold or Fold Locks:

Folding using One-Hand Fold:

??? Slide red button to right.

??? Rotate One-Hand Fold

towards rear of stroller.

??? Push handle down until stroller completely folds.

One-Hand

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.

5Red 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

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 Shield

To remove shield, rotate shield towards front of stroller, then push down.

Wash shield 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.

Sales Tax

???California, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland and New York Residents

Add Sales & Applicable Local Taxes

??? Ohio Residents Add 5.75% Sales Tax

??? Pennsylvania Residents Add 6% Sales Tax except for Philadelphia and

Allegheny Counties add 7% Sales Tax

??? South Carolina Residents Add 5% Sales

Tax

Shipping & Handling

Outside Continental USA

We must have this information to process your order: see label on leg of stroller.

Model No.:

Manufacture Date:

Please make checks payable in U.S. currency to CENTURY PRODUCTS or charge to VISA, MASTERCARD or DISCOVER.

Orders outside USA MUST use credit card.

Cardholder???s Name:

Card Number:

Card Exp. Date:

Check enclosed for $

Add $10.00

NOTE: If requested color is not available, a similar color will be substituted.