Baby Trend XCEL-R8 Jogger Stroller

Warranty Information

WARRANTY

DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO THE STORE. PLEASE CONTACT BABY TREND FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS, SERVICE AND REPAIR.

The Baby Trend® warranty covers workmanship defects within the first 180 days of purchase. Any product which has been subjected to misuse, abuse, abnormal use, excessive wear and tear, improper assembly, negligence, environmental exposure, alteration or accident, or has had its serial number altered or removed invalidates all claims against the manufacturer. Any damage to property during installation is the sole responsibility of the end user. The Customer Service Department can be contacted at 1 (800) 328-7363 Monday through Friday between 8:00am and 4:30pm (PST). Return Authorizations are required prior to returning product(s) to Baby Trend®. Warranty only valid in North America.

GARANTIA

NO DEVUELVA SU PRODUCTO A LA TIENDA. POR FAVOR CONTACTE A BABY TREND PARA PIEZAS DE REPUESTO, SERVICIO Y REPARACION.

La garantía de Baby Trend® cubre defectos de fábrica dentro de los primeros 180 días de la compra.Cualquier producto que haya sido sometido a uso indebido, abuso, uso anormal, desgaste excesivo, montaje incorrecto, negligencia, exposición ambiental, alteración o accidente, o que ha tenido su número de serie alterado o removido anula todos los reclamos contra el fabricante. Cualquier daño a la propiedad durante la instalación es de la exclusiva responsabilidad del usuario final. El Departamento de Servicio al Cliente puede ser contactado a 1 (800) 328-7363 Lunes a viernes entre 8:00am y 4:30pm (PST). Un numero de autorizacion es requerido antes de la devolución de los producto(s) a Baby Trend®. Garantia válida sólo en América del Norte.

GARANTIE

NE PAS RETOURNER VOTRE PRODUIT AU MAGASIN. VEUILLEZ CONTACTER BABY TREND POUR DES PIÈCES DE RECHANGE, ENTRETIEN ET RÉPARATION.

La garantie Baby Trend® couvre les vices de fabrication dans les 180 jours suivant l'achat du produit. Tout produit qui a été soumis à un usage abusif, une utilisation anormale, une usure excessive, un montage incorrect, de la négligence, de l'exposition environnementale, de la modification ou un accident, ou a eu son numéro de série modifié ou supprimé annule toutes les réclamations contre le fabricant. Tout dommage à la propriété lors de l'installation est de la seule responsabilité de l'utilisateur final. Le service client peut être contacté au 1 (800) 328-7363 du lundi au vendredi 8 h – 16 h 30 (PST). Une autorisation sera nécessaire avant de retourner le produit à Baby Trend®. Garantie valable uniquement en Amérique du Nord.

General Warnings and Cautions

⚠️ WARNING:

Please follow all of these instructions to ensure the safety of your child. Keep these instructions for future reference.

⚠️ WARNING:

Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or death. Avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out. Always use the safety harness and insure that the children are properly positioned according to these instructions.

⚠️ WARNING:

Never leave children unattended.

⚠️ WARNING:

Wheel can detach and cause tip over. Pull on the wheel to assure it is securely attached.

⚠️ WARNING:

Care must be taken when folding and unfolding the stroller to prevent finger entrapment.

? CAUTION:

This single stroller is designed for one child only. Use with more than one child may cause the unbalance condition which can injure/harm your child.

Purses, shopping bags, parcels, diaper bags or accessory items may change the balance of the stroller and cause hazardous unstable conditions.

The maximum weight that can be carried in the basket is 5 lbs (2.26 kg), child tray and parent tray are 3 lbs (1.36 kg) each. If equipped the maximum weight can be carried in the back pocket is 3 lbs (1.36 kg). Excessive weight may cause a hazardous unstable condition to exist.

Be certain the stroller is fully erect and latched in the open position before allowing children near the stroller.

Use of the stroller with children weighing more than 50 pounds (22.67 kg) or over 42 inches (106.7 cm) tall, will cause excessive wear and stress on the stroller and may cause a hazardous unstable condition to exist.

NEVER use the stroller on stairways or escalators.

NEVER use the stroller with roller skates, in-line skates, skateboards or bicycles.

⚠️ WARNING:

We recommend that the child occupant be at least 6 months of age prior to use of the stroller for jogging. Because children develop at different rates, please discuss the use of a jogging stroller with your health care provider prior to jogging with your child.

NEVER allow your stroller to be used as a toy.

To clean use only mild household soap or detergent and warm water on a sponge or clean cloth.

Check your stroller for loose screws, worn parts, torn material or stitching on a regular basis. Replace or repair parts as needed.

Discontinue use of stroller should it malfunction or become damaged. Please contact our customer service Parts Hotline to arrange for repair or obtain replacement parts.

IMPORTANT! To ensure safe operation of your stroller, please follow these instructions carefully. Please keep these instructions for future reference.

IMPORTANT! Before assembly and each use, inspect this product for damaged hardware, loose joints, missing parts or sharp edges. NEVER use if any parts are missing or broken.

IMPORTANT! Adult assembly is required.

Assembly Instructions

Remove stroller from box. The front wheel and rear wheels MUST be installed prior to use.

Front Wheels

To attach the front wheels, unfold stroller as described in the section following:

1. Unlock the release lever (Fig. 1a). Unfold stroller frame by pulling backward on the stroller handle. Lean the stroller backwards so that it rests on the handle and rear axle frame and the front wheel forks are pointing upward (Fig. 1b).
2. Slide the front wheel onto the front forks (Fig. 2).
3. Slide the retainer plate onto the front wheel. Be sure that the raised lip is pointing toward the fork and insert it into the slot on the fork. The tab on the retainer plate must be lined up with the slot before tightening the wheel (Fig. 3).
4. With the wheel in position, tighten the axel nuts and tighten with standard crescent, box, or open end wrench. You should feel significant resistance and the wheel should be held tightly in place (Fig. 4).

Figure 1a: Illustration of the release lever.

Figure 1b: Diagram showing the stroller frame being unfolded and resting on its handle.

Figure 2: Shows the front wheel being slid onto the front forks.

Figure 3: Depicts sliding the retainer plate onto the front wheel axle, aligning the tab with the slot.

Figure 4: Illustrates tightening the axle nuts with a wrench.

Rear Wheels

1. Rest the stroller upside down, on the handle.
2. Press the rear wheel posts into the rear frame hub until it clicks into place (Fig. 5). NOTE: Pull on the rear wheel to ensure that it is securely attached to the stroller.

Figure 5: Shows the rear wheel posts being inserted into the rear frame hub.

Tires

Tires are shipped un-inflated. The tires should be inflated on a regular basis to the P.S.I. specified on each tire. Always use a bicycle style hand air pump to inflate the tires. *Not included.

Parent Tray

⚠️ WARNING:

Do not place hot liquids or more than 3 pounds in the parent tray. Serious burns or unstable conditions could result.

1. To attach the parent tray, align the fittings on the ends of the parent tray with the fittings on the outsides of the handle. Hook the hole in the parent tray. Pull outward on the opposite end while pushing down on the tray until locked onto the stroller handle. Please be careful not to pinch your fingers when installing the parent tray (Fig. 7). To remove the parent tray, pull outward on one end of the tray while lifting upward.

Figure 7: Illustrates attaching the parent tray to the stroller handle.

Canopy

1. To open the canopy: push forward on the front edge of the canopy while holding the rear of canopy in place (Fig. 8).
2. To fold the canopy: pull backwards on the front edge (Fig. 8).

Figure 8: Shows how to open and fold the canopy.

Seatback Positioning

1. To recline the seat: loosen the strap through the buckle and adjust to the required recline position (Fig. 9a). To place the seat back in a more upright position, press upward on the seat back with one hand while pulling the strap through the buckle with the other (Fig. 9b).

NOTE: The upright position should be used only for a child that is at least 6 months old. Always re-adjust the safety harness, including the shoulder belts, when repositioning the seatback.

Figure 9a: Diagram showing how to loosen the strap to recline the seat.

Figure 9b: Illustration of adjusting the seatback to a more upright position.

Child Tray

⚠️ WARNING:

Do not place hot liquids or more than 3 pounds in the child tray. Serious burns or unstable conditions could result.

1. To attach the child tray: Push the angled tray onto the post at the end of the right armrest, until locked into place (Fig. 10a).
2. Rotate the tray downward until latched onto the left armrest (Fig. 10b). NOTE: Check that the snap button comes through and securely latches the tray in place.
3. To access the child seat: Press inward on left side tray release button and rotate upward on the tray (Fig. 10c).
4. To remove the child tray: Press the release button and rotate the tray 180 degrees and pull the tray until it is released (Fig. 10d).

Figure 10a: Shows attaching the child tray to the right armrest.

Figure 10b: Illustrates rotating the child tray to latch onto the left armrest.

Figure 10c: Depicts pressing the release button to access the child seat.

Figure 10d: Shows removing the child tray.

Brakes

⚠️ WARNING:

Always set brakes when the stroller is not being pushed so that the stroller will not roll away. NEVER leave stroller unattended on a hill or incline as the stroller may slide down the hill.

1. Locate the 2 rear brakes behind the stroller on the right and left of the axel (Fig. 11).

Figure 11: Shows the location of the rear brakes.

Safety Instructions

Engaging and Releasing Brakes

1. To engage brakes, apply downward pressure to the brake levers located on the rear axle. The stroller may require forward or rearward movement in order to engage the brake (Fig. 12). NOTE: Check that the stroller will not move once the brakes are properly applied.
2. To release, gently lift up on the brake levers.

Figure 12: Illustration of engaging the stroller brakes.

Front Wheel Lock

⚠️ WARNING:

Always lock the front swivel wheel in STRAIGHT position before placing or removing your children from the stroller and when walking fast or jogging.

FALL HAZARD: From tip over before running, jogging, or walking fast, lock the front wheel from swiveling.

1. The front wheels are equipped with a swivel locking device. Push the button on each wheel upward to engage the locks and push downward to disengage the locking device (Fig. 13).

Figure 13: Shows the front wheel locking mechanism, with buttons to lock and unlock.

Securing the Child

⚠️ WARNING:

Avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out. Always use the safety harness.

STRANGULATION HAZARD: Child can strangle in loose straps. Never leave child in seat when straps are loose or undone.

The shoulder straps of the 5-point harness have 3 attachment positions (Fig. 14a). Select the position that places the shoulder strap level with, or below the top of the child's shoulder (Fig. 14b).

Carefully place the child in the stroller seat and bring the safety harness around the child's waist and over the shoulders. Place the crotch strap between the child's legs. Insert the male end of each shoulder/waist belt into the buckle on the crotch strap. Tighten the harness to be snug around the child's waist and over the child's shoulders (Fig. 14c).

Figure 14a: Diagrams of Type 1 and Type 2 buckles.

Figure 14b: Illustration showing correct shoulder strap positioning relative to the child's shoulder.

Figure 14c: Depicts adjusting the harness for a snug fit.

Releasing the Child

Type 1: To release, push Button on Center Clasp, the two Harness Buckles will pop free (Fig. 15).

Type 2: To release, apply pressure to both sides of each male clip until the clip is released (Fig. 16).

Figure 15: Shows releasing the Type 1 buckle.

Figure 16: Shows releasing the Type 2 buckle.

Jogging with Your Stroller

⚠️ WARNING:

Never jog or run with your newborn in the car seat position. Use for strolling only.

STRANGULATION HAZARD! Children have strangled when straps have wrapped around their neck. Remove strap when not in use and place in stroller storage pocket. Keep this stroller carrier strap out of children reach.

When you are jogging with your child, use the following safety features:

1. LOCK THE FRONT SWIVEL WHEEL IN STRAIGHT POSITION (Step 13).
2. SAFETY WRIST STRAP: Always connect the safety strap to either wrist when jogging. This strap will keep the stroller from rolling away in the event that you trip while running (Fig. 17a). The safety strap must remain connected to the rear lower frame cross member at all times. This location is intended to prevent the stroller being tipped backward in the event that you do fall to the ground. The safety strap includes a hook and loop attachment for storage, on the left side of the stroller, when not in use (Fig. 17b).

Figure 17a: Shows the safety wrist strap connected to the stroller and wrist.

Figure 17b: Illustrates the storage location for the safety wrist strap.

Infant Car Seat Attachment

⚠️ WARNING:

Never jog or run with your newborn in the car seat position. Use for strolling only.

⚠️ WARNING:

Avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out, always use the Infant Car Seat harness.

1. Fully recline seat back and turn car seat Support Tabs on the stroller frame (Fig 18a). NOTE: Car Seat Support Tabs are Only used for the infant car seat. Check that the front child tray is firmly attached to the stroller armrests.
2. Position the infant car seat so that it faces toward the rear of the stroller and the seat shell goes into the front tray and latches into place (Fig. 18b).
3. When the infant car seat is locked firmly into place, strap the single Short Clip over the infant car seat through the seat belt slot on the infant car seat (Fig. 18c). NOTE: It is very important that the Short Clip is always tightly fastened around the infant car seat.

Figure 18a: Shows reclining the seat and engaging support tabs.

Figure 18b: Illustrates positioning the infant car seat into the stroller.

Figure 18c: Depicts securing the infant car seat with the short clip.

Fold / Unfold Instructions

To Remove Infant Car Seat

1. To remove the Infant Car Seat, disengage Short Clip and squeeze the release handle located at the foot-end of the seat and carefully lift upward on the seat (Fig. 19).

Figure 19: Shows how to remove the infant car seat.

To Fold Stroller

⚠️ WARNING:

Care must be taken when folding the stroller to prevent finger entrapment.

? CAUTION:

Do not allow children near stroller while folding.

1. Close the canopy as described in the canopy section. Recline seat by releasing buckle as described in seatback positioning section.
2. The stroller is folded by simultaneously pulling each trigger (Fig. 20a). When the fold latches are released, the handle will begin to fall toward the floor. Release the trigger and press downward on the stroller handle until the stroller is completely folded. Secure the stroller in the folded position by locking the fold latch, located on the right side of the stroller, over the rivet that protrudes from the frame (Fig. 20b).

Figure 20a: Illustrates pulling the triggers to fold the stroller.

Figure 20b: Shows the stroller in its completely folded state with the fold latch secured.

To Unfold Stroller

⚠️ WARNING:

Care must be taken when unfolding the stroller to prevent finger entrapment.

? CAUTION:

Do not allow children near stroller while unfolding.

1. Release the folding latch, which is located on the right side (Fig. 21a).
2. Lift up on the stroller handle with both hands until the stroller frame is locked in the open position (Fig. 21b). The stroller has spring-loaded latches on both sides of the frame. Test that both latches are fully engaged prior to placing child in the stroller.

Figure 21a: Shows releasing the folding latch.

Figure 21b: Illustrates lifting the handle to lock the stroller in the open position.

Maintenance

Care and Maintenance

Testing for Proper Wheel Installation

⚠️ WARNING:

ALWAYS check the double nut locking system before each use to ensure that the front wheel is securely fastened to the frame.

1. Lift the front wheel off of the ground and sharply strike the top of the tire (Fig. 22). The wheel should not be loose or come off.

If you experience front wheel wobble that is beyond what is normal for use while walking or jogging you may have to adjust the front wheel housing nut.

1. Remove footrest to access nut. You can use a standard crescent wrench to tighten the nut (Fig. 23). DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN this can cause damage to the wheel housing.

Figure 22: Shows testing the front wheel by lifting and striking the tire.

Figure 23: Depicts accessing the wheel nut with the footrest removed and using a wrench.

Fender

If adjustment or replacement is necessary:

1. Line up the front fender and press onto the front frame assembly (Fig. 24a).
2. Insert the 4 screws through the underside of the front frame assembly into the front fender's plastic tubes. Tighten the screws only until snug (Fig. 24b). DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.

Figure 24a: Shows aligning the front fender.

Figure 24b: Illustrates inserting screws into the fender.

Seat Pad

To clean the seat pad, use only mild household soap or detergent and warm water on a sponge or clean cloth.

Other

Check your stroller for loose screws, worn parts, torn material or stitching on a regular basis. Replace or repair parts as needed.

Parts

Check that you have all the parts for this model before assembly.

Parts included:

• Stroller
• Axel Nuts
• Child Tray
• Parent Tray
• Retainer plate
• Front Wheel
• Rear Wheels

Additional Warnings and Cautions (Spanish & French)

ADVERTENCIA (Spanish): Por favor, siga todas estas instrucciones para garantizar la seguridad de su hijo. Conserve estas instrucciones para referencia futura.

ADVERTENCIA (Spanish): El incumplimiento de estas instrucciones podría ocasionar una lesión grave o la muerte. Evite lesiones graves por caídas o resbalones. Siempre use el arnés de seguridad y asegúrese de que los niños estén ubicados correctamente de acuerdo a estas instrucciones.

ADVERTENCIA (Spanish): Nunca pierda de vista a los niños.

ADVERTENCIA (Spanish): La rueda puede desprenderse y provocar un vuelco. Tire de la rueda para asegurarse de que esté bien sujeta.

ADVERTENCIA (Spanish): Se debe ser prudente al plegar y desplegar el carrito para evitar que queden dedos atrapados.

PRECAUCIÓN (Spanish): Este carrito está diseñado para un niño solamente. El uso con más de un niño podría provocar inestabilidad y lesionar o dañar a su hijo.

Los bolsos, bolsas de compras, paquetes, bolsas de pañales o artículos accesorios podrían cambiar el equilibrio del carrito y causar condiciones de inestabilidad peligrosas.

El peso máximo que se puede llevar es de 5 libras (2.26 kg) en la canasta y de 3 libras (1.36 kg) en la bandeja para niños y en la bandeja para padres. Si está incluida el peso máximo que se puede llevar en los en el bolsillo posterior es de 3 libras (1.36 kg). El exceso de peso podría ocasionar una inestabilidad peligrosa.

Procure que el carrito esté completamente erguido y con el pestillo en la posición abierta antes de permitir que los niños se acerquen al carrito.

El uso del carrito con niños que pesan más de 50 libras (22.67 kg) o miden más de 42 pulgadas (106.7 cm) causará un desgaste y tensión excesivos en el carrito y podrían provocar una inestabilidad peligrosa.

NUNCA use el carrito en escaleras mecánicas o comunes.

NUNCA use el carrito con patines de ruedas, patines en línea, monopatines o bicicletas.

Recomendamos que el niño ocupante tenga al menos 6 meses de edad antes de usar el carrito para trotar. Debido a que los niños se desarrollan a diferentes ritmos, tenga a bien discutir sobre el uso del carrito para trotar con su proveedor del cuidado de la salud antes de trotar con su hijo.

NUNCA permita el uso de su carrito como un juguete.

Para limpiarlo, use solamente jabón doméstico o detergente suaves y agua tibia en una esponja o trapo limpio.

Verifique con frecuencia que su carrito no tenga tornillos sueltos, piezas gastadas, materiales o costuras rasgados. Reemplace o repare las piezas conforme sea necesario.

Deje de usar el carrito si presenta fallas o daños. Por favor, comuníquese con nuestra Línea gratuita de reparación de piezas para gestionar la reparación u obtención de piezas de reemplazo.

AVERTISSEMENT (French): Veuillez suivre toutes les instructions afin d'assurer la sûreté de votre enfant. Conservez ces instructions pour référence ultérieure.

AVERTISSEMENT (French): Ne pas suivre ces instructions pourrait entraîner un risque de blessures graves ou la mort. Afin d'éviter des blessures graves causées par une glisse ou une chute toujours utiliser le harnais de sécurité et s'assurer que l'enfant est correctement positionné conformément à ces instructions.

AVERTISSEMENT (French): Ne jamais laisser un enfant sans surveillance.

AVERTISSEMENT (French): Les roues peuvent se détacher et provoquer un basculement. Tirez sur les roues afin de vous assurer qu'elles sont solidement fixées.

AVERTISSEMENT (French): Faire attention à ne pas vous pincer les doigts en pliant et dépliant la poussette.

ATTENTION (French): cette poussette est conçue pour un enfant seulement. L'utiliser avec plus d'un enfant peut provoquer un état de déséquilibre et blesser votre enfant.

Les sacs à main, les sacs de provisions, les colis, les sacs de couche-culotte ou autres articles peuvent affecter l'équilibre de la Poussette et la rendre instable ou dangereuse.

Le poids maximum qui peut être transporté dans le panier est 2,26 kg (5 livres) et sur le plateau parents et enfant est 1,36 kg (3 livres) chaque. Si équipé le poids maximum qui peut être transporté dans le poche arrière 1,36 kg (3 livres). L'excès de poids peut affecter l'équilibre de la Poussette et la rendre instable ou dangereuse.

Soyez certain que la poussette est entièrement en position redressée et verrouillée en position ouverte avant d'autoriser un enfant à proximité.

L'utilisation de la poussette avec un enfant pesant plus de 22,67 kg (50 livres) ou de plus de 106,7 cm (42 pouces) en hauteur peut provoquer une usure et un stress excessif sur la poussette, ceci peut affecter l'équilibre de la poussette et la rendre instable ou dangereuse.

NE JAMAIS utiliser la poussette sur les escaliers ou les escaliers mécaniques.

NE JAMAIS utiliser la poussette avec des patins à roulettes ou des patins à roues alignées.

Nous recommandons que l'enfant soit âgée d'au moins 6 mois avant l'utilisation de la poussette pour le jogging. Parce que les enfants se développent à des rythmes différents, veuillez discuter de l'utilisation d'une Poussette de jogging avec votre médecin avant de commence à faire du jogging avec votre enfant.

NE PERMETTEZ JAMAIS à votre poussette d'être utilisé comme un jouet.

Pour nettoyer utiliser uniquement un savon doux ou des détergents ménagers avec de l'eau chaude et une éponge ou un chiffon propre.

Régulièrement vérifier votre poussette pour des vis desserrées, des pièces usées, du matériel usée ou une couture déchirée. Remplacer ou réparer les pièces.

Cesser d'utiliser la poussette s'il y a un mauvais fonctionnement ou elle est endommagée. Veuillez contacter notre service à la clientèle Parts Hotline afin de prendre des dispositions pour la réparation ou le remplacement des pièces.