Baby Trend EC50 Stroller Instruction Manual
This document provides comprehensive instructions for the assembly, use, and maintenance of the Baby Trend EC50 stroller. Please read all instructions carefully before assembly and use, and keep them for future reference.
Warranty Information
The Baby Trend® warranty covers workmanship defects within the first 180 days of purchase. The warranty is valid only in North America. For replacement parts, service, and repair, please contact Baby Trend® directly. Any product subjected to misuse, abuse, abnormal use, excessive wear and tear, improper assembly, negligence, environmental exposure, alteration, or accident, or with an altered or removed serial number, invalidates all claims. Any damage to property during installation is the sole responsibility of the end user.
Contact Baby Trend Customer Service:
Phone: 1 (800) 328-7363
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm PST.
Return Authorizations are required prior to returning products.
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Parts Identification
Before assembly, verify that you have all the necessary parts for this stroller model. The following parts are included:
- Stroller Frame
- Seat
- Retainer Plate
- Axel Nuts
- Front Wheels
- Rear Wheels
- Canopy
- Bumper Bar
- Soft Parent Organizer
- Infant Car Seat*
- Base*
*Please refer to the manual located under the car seat for base type and instructions.
Assembly Instructions
Important Safety Warnings
WARNING: Always follow all instructions to ensure your child's safety. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death. Always use the safety harness and ensure children are properly positioned. Never leave children unattended. Be careful when folding and unfolding to prevent finger entrapment. Wheels can detach and cause tip-over; pull on the wheel to ensure it is securely attached.
CAUTION: This stroller is designed for one child only. Overloading or improper use can lead to instability and injury. Do not place heavy items like purses, shopping bags, or diaper bags on the stroller, as they can affect balance and create a hazardous condition. The storage basket has a maximum weight capacity of 5 pounds (2.27 kg). Do not exceed 50 lbs (22.67 kg) total weight for the stroller, as this can cause excessive wear and stress.
General Assembly Notes:
- Adult assembly is required.
- Inspect the product for damaged hardware, loose joints, missing parts, or sharp edges before assembly and each use. Never use if parts are missing or broken.
- Remove the stroller from the box. Front and rear wheels must be installed prior to use.
Front Wheels Installation
- Unlock the release lever. Unfold the stroller frame by pulling upward on the handle until the frame locks. Lean the stroller backward so the front wheel posts point upward.
- Slide the front wheel onto the front forks.
- Slide the retainer plate onto the front wheel, ensuring the raised lip points toward the fork and aligns with the slot. Insert the plate tab into the fork slot before tightening the wheel.
- Position the wheel correctly. Install the axel nuts and tighten them with a standard wrench until significant resistance is felt, ensuring the wheel is held tightly in place.
Rear Wheels Installation
- Lean the stroller forward to rest on the front wheel.
- Press the rear wheel posts into the rear frame hub until they click into place. Pull on the rear wheel to confirm it is securely attached.
Tires
Tires are shipped uninflated. Inflate tires to 20-25 p.s.i. using a bicycle-style hand air pump (not included).
Multi-Position Handle
To adjust the handle, press the release buttons and move the handle up or down to a comfortable position. Ensure the handle clicks into place before use.
Bumper Bar
WARNING: Do not use the bumper bar to carry the seat with a child inside. It is not a carrying handle.
- Attach the bumper bar by aligning its anchors with the seat slots and pushing until it clicks. Ensure it is securely attached before use.
- To detach, press the release button at the bottom of the bar and pull it out. Swing the bar upward to access the seat.
Storage Basket
Use the zipper to open and close the storage cover to access the storage basket.
Attaching the Seat
WARNING: Never jog or run with a newborn in the carriage position. Use for strolling only.
Only approved SNAP TECH™ products can be used on the frame.
- Ensure the seat fabric is properly attached to the seat support bar. If the fabric is unzipped, wrap it around the support bar and zip it closed.
- Attach the seat by aligning the seat anchors on the seat with the stroller frame anchors and pushing them together until they click securely. The seat can face either direction (front or backward).
Adjusting the Seat
- The seat can be adjusted to upright, reclined, and carriage positions. Pull the recline button on the rear of the seat and rotate it to the desired position.
- For upright and reclined positions: Buckle the footrest and headrest straps on the rear of the seat. Pull excess straps to tighten.
- For carriage position: Loosen the footrest and headrest straps and extend the seat surround fully.
Removable Canopy
- To attach the canopy: Snap the clips inside the toddler seat tubes.
- To open the canopy: Push forward on the front edge while holding the rear edge.
- To fold the canopy: Pull backward on the front edge.
Soft Parent Organizer
WARNING: Do not place hot liquids or more than 1 lb (0.45kg) in the parent tray, as this can cause burns or instability.
- Strap in the organizer by using the hook and loop fastener to attach it to the stroller handle. Follow the provided illustrations for proper attachment. Ensure it is fastened tightly.
Safety Instructions
Brakes
WARNING: Always engage the brakes when the stroller is stopped to prevent it from rolling away. Never leave the stroller unattended on a hill or incline.
To engage brakes, apply downward pressure to the brake levers on the rear axle. You may need to move the stroller slightly forward or backward to engage them. Verify the stroller does not move once brakes are applied. To release, lift the brake levers gently.
Front Wheel Lock
WARNING: Always lock the front swivel wheel in the straight position before placing or removing children, and when walking fast or jogging.
FALL HAZARD: To prevent tipping, lock the front wheel from swiveling before running, jogging, or walking fast.
The front wheel has a swivel locking device. Push the wheel lever upward to engage the lock and downward to disengage it.
Securing the Child
WARNING: Avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out. Always use the safety harness.
STRANGULATION HAZARD: A child can strangle in loose straps. Never leave a child unattended with loose or undone straps.
Harness Adjustment (5-point harness):
- The shoulder straps have 3 attachment positions. Select the position where the strap is level with or below the child's shoulder.
- To adjust height, unhook the shoulder strap from the crotch buckle. Feed the strap through the harness spread slots (accessed from the rear of the seat under the fabric). Feed through the appropriate slot and reattach to the crotch buckle.
- Carefully place the child in the seat. 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 ends of the shoulder/waist belts into the crotch strap buckle. Tighten the harness to be snug around the child's waist and over their shoulders.
Releasing the Child
- Type 1 Buckle: To release, push the button on the center clasp; the two harness buckles will pop free.
- Type 2 Buckle: To release, apply pressure to both sides of each male clip until it releases.
Jogging with Your Stroller
WARNING: Never jog or run with a newborn in the car seat or carriage position. Use for strolling only.
When jogging:
- Ensure the seat is in the forward and upright position.
- Lock the front swivel wheel in the straight position (refer to Step 15).
- Safety Wrist Strap: Always connect the safety strap to your wrist while jogging. This strap helps prevent the stroller from rolling away if you trip. The strap must remain connected to the rear lower frame cross member at all times to prevent tipping backward if you fall. The strap includes a hook-and-loop attachment for storage on the left side of the stroller when not in use.
Fold / Unfold Instructions
To Fold the Stroller
WARNING: Be careful not to pinch fingers when folding/unfolding. CAUTION: Keep children away from the stroller while folding.
- Pull the stroller backward several inches to align the front wheels forward.
- Fold the stroller by pulling both release triggers and pushing the handle toward the floor. Ensure front wheels lie flat. Lock the fold latch on the right side of the stroller over the rivet to secure it in the folded position.
To Unfold the Stroller
CAUTION: Keep children away from the stroller while unfolding.
- Unlock the release lever. Unfold the stroller frame by pulling upward on the handle until the frame locks.
Infant Car Seat Attachment
WARNING: Never jog or run with a newborn in the car seat position. Use for strolling only. WARNING: Always use the Infant Car Seat harness to avoid serious injury from slipping or falling.
Only approved SNAP TECH™ products can be used on the frame.
- Attach the car seat by aligning its anchors with the stroller frame anchors and pushing them together until they lock securely.
To Remove Seat / Infant Car Seat
- To remove the seat or infant car seat, push the center buttons on each side of the seat and lift the seat upward. DO NOT remove the seat with a child in it.
Maintenance
Care and Maintenance
Testing for Proper Wheel Installation
WARNING: ALWAYS check the double nut locking system before each use to ensure the front wheel is securely fastened to the frame.
- Lift the front wheel off the ground and strike the top of the tire firmly. The wheel should not be loose or come off.
If the front wheel wobbles excessively during use, you may need to adjust the front wheel housing nut. Remove the footrest to access the nut and use a standard wrench to tighten it. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN, as this can damage the wheel housing.
Fender
If adjustment or replacement is necessary:
- Align the front fender with the front frame assembly and press it on.
- Insert 4 screws through the underside of the front frame assembly into the plastic tubes of the fender. Tighten screws until snug. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
Seat Pad
To clean the seat pad, use mild household soap or detergent and warm water with a sponge or clean cloth.
Other
Regularly check your stroller for loose screws, worn parts, torn material, or stitching. Replace or repair parts as needed.
Information
Riding Positions
The stroller seat can be used in multiple positions:
- Forward Facing: The seat can face forward.
- Rear Facing: The seat can face backward.
- Carriage Mode: The seat is positioned for a carriage-like orientation.
- Car Seat Mode: The seat is configured to hold an infant car seat.
Only approved SNAP TECH™ products can be used on the frame.
