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Nordic Cab Urban Instructions and user manual “Start life exploring” NordicCab AS Instructions and user manual for the NordicCab Urban Page 1 of 26 NordicCab AS Instructions and user manual for the NordicCab Urban Page 2 of 26 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................................... 5 OUR HISTORY .........................................................................................................................................................................................5 SAFETY .................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 SYMBOLS ..................................................................................................................................................................................................6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................................................................................................6 RULES FOR SAFE CYCLING ...............................................................................................................................................................7 PARTS LIST ............................................................................................................................................................................ 8 GET STARTED .................................................................................................................................................................... 10 MOUNTING THE SHOCK DAMPER AND DISC BRAKE ........................................................................................................ 10 ADJUSTING THE BRAKES ............................................................................................................................................................... 11 ADJUSTING THE DAMPER ............................................................................................................................................................. 12 PREPARING THE CABIN ................................................................................................................................................................. 13 ATTACHING THE WHEELS ............................................................................................................................................................ 14 FUNCTIONS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 15 CANOPY ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 15 BRAKE AND PARKING BRAKE ..................................................................................................................................................... 17 SEAT ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 17 SAFETY HARNESS ............................................................................................................................................................................. 18 ADJUSTING THE HANDLEBAR ..................................................................................................................................................... 18 FOLDING THE CART ......................................................................................................................................................................... 19 CONVERSIONS .................................................................................................................................................................... 20 BICYCLE TRAILER ............................................................................................................................................................................. 20 STROLLER ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 22 JOGGER ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23 SLED AND HIKING ............................................................................................................................................................................. 24 MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................................................................. 26 WARRANTY CONDITIONS.............................................................................................................................................. 26 SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................................................... 26 NordicCab AS Instructions and user manual for the NordicCab Urban Page 3 of 26 NordicCab AS Instructions and user manual for the NordicCab Urban Page 4 of 26 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your new Urban and thank you for choosing NordicCab Urban! Just one carriage for all purposes! Our aim is to provide solutions for safe, comfortable and functional transportation of children. It is a means of transportation you can use in all weather conditions and with most of your activities. This makes your everyday life easier, saves the environment and advances your health. OUR HISTORY In 1980 Dagfinn Nyborg came up with the idea of a cart that his dog, Gorm, could pull. The whole idea started as a hobby, which became a bit commercialised after a while. The first cart sold was named “Kombikjerra” (Combi-Sled) and had many of the same solutions we see in current NordicCab. As today, the cart was developed to be pulled by a dog or a bicycle, and even people pulling the cart was already part of the concept. The cart was developed further little by little. New ideas materialised, and over time many versions of “Kombikjerra”, later named Rocky2, came to fruition. Rocky2 became our brand for many years to come, right up until we decided to change the name to NordicCab. This was done due feedback from our partners in the United States, who informed us that the name could be associated with some guy named Balboa. Earlier versions of Rocky2 are still used by people in Norway and Sweden. Rocky2 models received quite good feedback from the customers, but we didn’t want to stop there... NordicCab, which is our newest version, is an extensive improvement and development of our concept. The result is a cart that is in world class on all usage areas. Sled/Ski-Sled, Bicycle trailer and Dog-Sled have become first class products. In addition, we now have a stroller and a jogger, which makes our product uniquely suitable for an active family with children. The cart also has a bunch of fine details and unique solutions which make the cart a pleasure to use for kids, grownups, and even your dog. Based the on the massive feedback from our users, we have realised we truly have succeeded to make an unbelievably good product! Our sales also show we have done something right... Note: Check the part list on page 8 to make sure you have received all the parts. Contact your authorised Urban reseller immediately, if you find some parts missing. Important: Practise combining parts, opening and closing the canopy and assembling your new cart to get better acquainted with the possibilities and security features of the cart. The cart is delivered with most parts assembled. NordicCab AS Instructions and user manual for the NordicCab Urban Page 5 of 26 SAFETY SYMBOLS WARNING: This symbol is important, as it contributes to the safe use of Urban. If the warnings are not followed, passenger(s) can be exposed to accidents, harm, and even death. ATTENTION: The symbol indicates actions needed to avoid damage to the Urban cart. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Read the user manual carefully and test the cart before you use it with children. Should something be unclear, please contact your NordicCab Urban reseller.              Never replace original Urban parts with other parts. Always use the parking brake when leaving the cart unattended. Remember to be careful when opening or folding the cart together, to avoid injuring your fingers. Do not make any modifications or alterations to the cart. Ensure that children can never come in contact with any moving parts. This applies also to clothes, shoe laces, toys, and similar. Never leave children unattended in the cart. Use the cart only in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, as this provides better safety. Do not use the cart with more than 2 children or exceed the weight and height restrictions of the cart. Secure the child with the safety harness, and ensure that the child stays correctly seated at all times. You can transport a child up to 9 kg in Babyseat (available as an accessory) when used as a stroller or a jogger. The Urban cart can become unstable if the manufacturer’s maximum allowable weight is exceeded. The Urban cart can become unstable if a shopping basket, bag, or a rack not designed for the Explorer is used. Always use the safety strap when using the Urban as a stroller or a jogger.  If the user manual is available in the language of the country you currently are located in, that manual should be followed. NordicCab AS Instructions and user manual for the NordicCab Urban Page 6 of 26 RULES FOR SAFE CYCLING WARNING:                 Do not use a car seat or a seat not approved by the manufacturer. Always use a well maintained bicycle with good brakes and correct air pressure in the tires. Check that air pressure in the tires for the bicycle and the cart match the recommended pressure every time you use the cart. Always follow the safety instructions when you are out and about. Your child’s safety harness must be correctly attached at all times. Always use a flag/flagpole for best possible visibility. Children under the age of 1 should not be transported in the bike trailer. Bicycle helmet - Children using the cart must wear a bicycle helmet. Bicycle helmet must be fitted to fit the child’s head and be CPSC or CE approved. The child must have strong enough neck muscles to hold their head upright themselves. The bicycle trailer can become overturned if used carelessly. Do not ride over holes or objects with high speed. Ensure that the child does not rock or move in a way that can alter the weight distribution of the cart. Do not turn or ride downhill with high speed. Always turn carefully (5 km/h or less). The maximum speed for the bicycle trailer is 24km/h. Ride always with the canopy pulled down and fastened with the magnets. Stones and other objects can be thrown in the cart and harm your child. Maximum allowed load is 45 kg. Maximum allowed total weight of the cart is 62.5 kg. Maximum allowed combined weight of the passengers is 36 kg. Make sure that the weight at the end of the arm (where the bicycle attachment is attached) is above 2 kg, but does not exceed 9 kg with the cart fully loaded. If the weight exceeds this limit, redistribute the weight in the cart until the weight is within the required limits. It is VERY different to ride with a bicycle trailer than without one. The higher weight means that acceleration and braking are significantly slower than when cycling without a trailer. A combination of a bicycle and a trailer is also significantly longer, and it is important to allow more time for crossing roads. Take also trailer’s width in account when taking large turns. Practise cycling with the trailer without children to gain better understanding of and more experience with the usage of bicycle trailer. A reflector (in accordance with CPSC standard) must be visible on the rear of the bicycle trailer. Ensure before every ride that the bicycle trailer does not affect braking, movement of the pedals or steering of the bicycle. Do not use the bicycle trailer during nights without sufficient lighting. Lights must be used in accordance with the locale regulations. The smaller child must always sit on the left side (as seen from behind). Ensure before every ride that the bicycle attachment is securely attached. NordicCab AS Instructions and user manual for the NordicCab Urban Page 7 of 26 PARTS LIST NR NUMBER PART NAME BASIC PACKAGE JOGGER KIT SKI KIT (sold separately) (sold separately) A 1 Cart cabin (frame, canopy, seats, cushions, harnesses) x B 2 20“ aluminium wheel with wheel bolts x C 2 Caster x D 1 Bicycle arm x E 1 Bicycle attachment x F 1 Flag with pole x G 1 Red LED light x H 2 Jogger wheel arm x I 1 16" jogger wheel x J 2 Ski with bracket x K 2 Ski axle bolt x L 2 Bent aluminium arm x M 2 Straight aluminium arm x N 4 Velcro pins x O 1 Harness x NordicCab AS Instructions and user manual for the NordicCab Urban Page 8 of 26 NordicCab AS Instructions and user manual for the NordicCab Urban Page 9 of 26 GET STARTED MOUNTING THE SHOCK DAMPER AND DISC BRAKE 3 1 2 Required tools (not included): Required screw set and parts (included): Adjustable wrench x 2/ Wrench 17 mm x 2 Bolts x 2 Washers x 6 Nuts x 4 Thin screws x 2 Plastic inserts x 4 6 4 Insert the plastic insert on each side of the damper bar as shown in the picture. 7 5 Insert the aluminium part under the white fibreglass rods. NordicCab AS Place the cart upside down on a surface that does not damage the frame or the canopy. Insert the damper and the brake harness in the damper cassette. Ensure that the brake disc is on the outside of the frame of the cart, and that the plastic tube on the end of the damper bar is pointing upwards. 8 Insert the thin screw on the inside of the brake disc and alongside the green rubber damper. Tighten the nut on the opposite side. Instructions and user manual for the NordicCab Urban Locate the point where the holes in the damper arm and the frame align. Page 10 of 26 9 Take a bolt and insert it through a washer. 10 Insert the bolt through the hole in the aluminium part and the frame from outside inwards. 11 Insert a washer and a nut in the other end and tighten. Do not tighten the screw further than until it touches the metal plate. ADJUSTING THE BRAKES 1 Adjusting the brake calliper against the brake disc. Find the hole in the support bracket inside the brake calliper. NordicCab AS 2 Insert a hex key through the hole until it meets the screw. You can now adjust how tightly the calliper presses against the brake disc. 3 4 ADJUSTING THE BRAKE CABLE There are two adjustments for the brake cable under the cart. One for each side. Turn these to adjust the tension in the cable. There is also an adjustment for the cable in the brake handle. This adjust the tension in the whole cable. Instructions and user manual for the NordicCab Urban Page 11 of 26 ADJUSTING THE DAMPER 1 The firmness of damper can be adjusted to 2 different settings, depending on how much weight there is in the cart. This is accomplished by moving the bar over the fibreglass rods. 2 0-25 kg 3 25 kg  WARNING Ensure you tighten the screws securely. Inspect the screws for looseness after the cart has been used for a while. WARNING Be careful not to cut yourself or get your fingers injured during assembly. ATTENTION Ensure the cart is placed on a suitable surface to avoid damage to the frame and the canopy during the assembly. NordicCab AS Instructions and user manual for the NordicCab Urban Page 12 of 26 PREPARING THE CABIN 1 2 Lift the canopy and the frame from the rear of the cart. Grab the handle in the cart and pull it towards yourself. Pull the handle all the way up until the crossbars on the top meet. 3 Press the lower crossbar in the plastic groove. WARNING Be careful not to injure your fingers. Be careful not to trap any plastic parts, cables or fabric. 4 When the crossbar is in the groove, lock it in place by closing the clip. WARNING Be careful not to injure your fingers. Ensure that the top of the frame is firmly attached. 5 6 7 8 Find your own position for the handlebar. Pull the red tab, as shown in the picture, towards yourself. Adjust the handlebar. Then push it in and lock it. Tighten the rear canopy by bringing the uppermost canopy flaps over the crossbar from inside outwards. Secure them with Velcro. Tighten the side canopy by clipping the strap in place and tightening. Then put the top of the canopy over it and secure it with Velcro. NordicCab AS Instructions and user manual for the NordicCab Urban Page 13 of 26 ATTACHING THE WHEELS 9 10 11 12 Insert the provided bolt through the wheel hub while pressing the button on the end of the bolt. Then insert the bolt in the hole on the side of the cart. Pull firmly on the wheel to ensure it is firmly locked in place. Fully assembled. ATTENTION Be careful when assembling/disassembling the cart. Set the cart carefully down and take exceptional care when handling the wheel attachment or the brake/disc brake. Do not push or pull the cart while the wheels are unattached. NordicCab AS Instructions and user manual for the NordicCab Urban Page 14 of 26 FUNCTIONS CANOPY 1 2 3 4 To open the canopy in the front, open the zips on the top edge. Roll the cover up and attach it to the top with a band. The sunshade is pulled down when needed. They can be rolled up and stored in the upper canopy between the window and the mosquito net, Attached with Velcro. The side sunscreens can be pulled down as needed. They can be rolled up and stored in the pockets over the windows. Attached with Velcro. 5 6 7 8 The flap on top gives a good view on the child. The window can also be rolled up for better ventilation. Attached with a band. Inside the front you can find two ventilation openings on both sides. These can be opened to improve ventilation if needed. The front part of the canopy includes a mosquito net, a window/rain protector and a sunshade. The canopy is opened and closed with a zip and is kept in the down position by a magnet. NordicCab AS Ventilation openings can be closed by pulling the cover down. Attached with Velcro. Instructions and user manual for the NordicCab Urban A bottle holder is located above the ventilation openings. Page 15 of 26 WARNING The canopy must always be pulled down when cycling with the cart, to prevent objects getting thrown into the cart. WARNING Ensure that the child has a comfortable temperature at all times. WARNING Ensure that the child has a comfortable temperature at all times. ATTENTION Do not let moisture stand in the cart for longer periods. This can cause mould to grow. For longer periods, store the cart in a dry place with the ventilation openings opened. NordicCab AS Instructions and user manual for the NordicCab Urban Page 16 of 26 BRAKE AND PARKING BRAKE 1 Keep the safety strap around your wrist when pushing the cart. Put your hand through the loop in the strap. 2 The parking brake is activated by twisting safety strap around the handbrake, tighten well and lock with Velcro. Pull the cart to ensure the wheels are immobile. 3 The brake and the parking brake are activated from the brake handle to the disc brakes. WARNING Never leave the cart on an incline. The cart must always be parked on a flat surface. Never leave children in the cart unattended. WARNING Always ensure that the parking brake locks both wheels. SEAT 1 2 The Urban has two independent seats. The right seat (in the direction of travel) is somewhat wider than the left one. The seat can be adjusted to different positions. Pull out the tab under the seat and push or pull the seat in the desired position. 3 A mat gathers water and dirt children bring in the cart. The mat is easy to remove and clean. Attached with Velcro. WARNING Always place the heavier child in the right seat (in the direction of travel). If only one child is transported, the child should always be placed in the right seat, regardless of size. Always remove the child before adjusting the seat. Adjusting the seat with a child in it can lead to injury or the seat can become damaged. NordicCab AS Instructions and user manual for the NordicCab Urban Page 17 of 26 SAFETY HARNESS 1 2 3 4 The Urban is delivered with 5point safety harness. Open the buckle and place the child in the cart. The lower part of the harness is pulled between the legs of the child. Ensure the abdominal belt is placed over the waist of the child and the upper straps over the shoulders. Insert the buckles one by one in the receptacle until you hear a click. Adjust the shoulder straps so that the child is sitting steadily, safely and comfortably in the harness. To open the harness press the release buttons marked with arrows. WARNING Always use the safety harness. ADJUSTING THE HANDLEBAR 1 Twist the tab up, as shown in the picture, to adjust the handlebar as desired. NordicCab AS Instructions and user manual for the NordicCab Urban Page 18 of 26 FOLDING THE CART 1 Lower both seats to recumbent position. 2 Open the top of that canopy. 5 6 Open up the clips that hold the frame of the cart together. Push the rear part under and off its groove. NordicCab AS 3 4 Open the rear part of the canopy, which sits around the frame. Open the tab in the handlebar, so that the handlebar is loose. 7 8 Push the whole rear frame down over the seats. Instructions and user manual for the NordicCab Urban Page 19 of 26 CONVERSIONS BICYCLE TRAILER 1 Push the tab down to allow insertion of the bicycle arm. 2 Insert the bicycle arm in the opening until it stops. 5 6 Attach the included bicycle bracket to the back hub on the bicycle. Ensure the bracket “bends” outwards from the bicycle. Ensure that you don’t lose any small parts or springs. Tighten securely. Insert the tip of the bicycle arm into the bicycle bracket. Secure them with a lock pin. Ensure the ring on the ring on the lock pin is threaded around the tip of the bicycle arm. NordicCab AS 3 Push the tab back in place. 7 Thread the safety cable around the bicycle frame (behind the fork) and back, and secure the hook on the cable. Instructions and user manual for the NordicCab Urban 4 A bit of the bicycle arm will stick out of the back. Attach a safety pin in the small hole. 8 The flag is inserted in the narrow pocket on the right side. Page 20 of 26 9 Push out the wheel protectors on both sides of the cart. 10 You will feel them click in place. 12 11 The LED light on the back must always be used when using the cart as a bicycle trailer. When the cart is not used as a bicycle trailer, you can store and secure the bicycle arm in the pocket on the right side of the cart. WARNING Bicycle arm must always be attached to the left side of the frame (in the direction of travel). WARNING A flag must always be used when using the Urban as a bicycle trailer. WARNING Ensure that loose parts cannot come in contact with the bicycle wheel. Ensure the bicycle attachment is properly attached to the bicycle and that the bicycle arm is properly attached to that attachment. Remember to check these each time you use the bicycle trailer. WARNING Before use, always ensure the safety cable is attached and secured properly. Misuse or not using the safety cable can lead to serious injury. WARNING Ensure the tires have the right air pressure (marked on the tire) at all times. WARNING Check the bicycle attachment, the hydraulic hose and the bicycle arm for wear and damage. Replace immediately if damage or significant wear is visible. Ensure always that straps or other lose parts cannot become entangled in the wheel. NordicCab AS Instructions and user manual for the NordicCab Urban Page 21 of 26 STROLLER 1 Insert the caster in the adapter. NordicCab AS 2 When you hear a click, the caster is in place. 3 To detach the caster, press the button on the adapter. Pull the caster out. Instructions and user manual for the NordicCab Urban 4 When the caster is not in use, it can be stored under the seat in the cart. Page 22 of 26 JOGGER 1 Insert the arms in the opening on both sides of the cart until they stop. 5 The brake is located on the handlebar and brakes both rear wheels. Always use the safety strap when jogging with the cart. NordicCab AS 2 Push the tabs back in place. 3 Insert the wheel in the groove in front. Tighten with the quick release. 4 If needed, the direction of the wheel can be adjusted by turning the red adjustments under the bars. 6 When the jogger is not used, it can be stored in the pouch under the cart. Instructions and user manual for the NordicCab Urban Page 23 of 26 SLED AND HIKING 1 2 3 4 Press and hold the black push button on the ski bolt and insert the bolt through the hole in the ski bracket. Repeat with the other ski bracket on the opposite side. Press the black push button and insert the bolt in the cart. Repeat on the other side. Release the black push button when the bolt is fully inserted, the ski bracket should now be firmly attached to the cart. Repeat on the other side. Pull on the ski bracket to ensure the bracket is securely attached to the cart. Repeat on the other side. 5 6 7 8 Insert the bent tube in the opening until it stops. Repeat the procedure on the opposite side. Push the tab back in place. Repeat the procedure on the opposite side. 9 10 Lock the tube with the included Velcro pin. Repeat the procedure on the opposite side. Insert the nylon end piece with a hook in the straight tube. Repeat on the other side. NordicCab AS Insert the straight tube in the bent one. Repeat the procedure on the opposite side. 11 Lock it with the included Velcro pin. Repeat on the other side. Instruction Manual for the NordicCab Explorer Choose from the 3 different lengths as required. When used as a sled, the longest length is recommended. 12 Attach the pull arm to the harness by attaching the carbine hook in the O-ring on the hip belt. Repeat on the other side. Page 24 of 26 13 Wear the harness with the logo on the back. Adjust the length of the shoulder straps, both front and back, until the belt is on the hips. Reduce snow friction by applying glide wax on the bottom of the skis. You can use liquid glide wax which is easier to apply. Polish afterwards with cork NordicCab AS Instruction Manual for the NordicCab Explorer Page 25 of 26 MAINTENANCE Your Urban is virtually maintenance-free. All metal parts are made of aluminium, stainless steel, chromed and/or zinc plated steel. Follow these simple maintenance instructions and your Urban will stay pretty for years to come: Wheels Wash regularly and grease axle bolts. For fine adjustment of the sideways movement of the wheel, you can adjust the nuts on the axle bolts. Ensure the wheel is securely attached to the cart after each time they have been detached. Canopy – UV protected TPR window and water resistant Denier polyester fabric. If cleaning is needed, wash with mild soap and cold water. Do not use strong detergents. Tears and holes in the canopy can be dangerous to children and should be repaired immediately. The canopy should not be stored long-term in direct sunlight. Use of storage cover is recommended (sold separately as accessory). Seat and seat cushions are washed with mild soap and water. Do not use a drier. WARRANTY CONDITIONS NordicCab AS grants 1-year warranty for defects in materials and workmanship. The warranty does not cover external ripping of fabric covers. NordicCab AS or an authorised Urban reseller are obligated to repair or replace a part faulty due manufacturing defect (with the exception of the tires) for one year after the original date of purchase. One-year warranty, as mentioned above, applies only as long as the Urban is used in a normal manner and in accordance with the instructions and the user manual. The warranty includes only Urban owners who present the original receipt from an authorised Urban reseller or NordicCab AS. No other verbal agreement, warranty, conditions, or other, shall apply to this agreement. This agreement is not valid if the Urban is misused, modified, damaged intentionally, rented out or neglected. NordicCab AS grants warranty of 10 years on the frame. Warranty on the frame covers defects and flaws on the frame itself for 10 years from the date of purchase. The warranty on the frame applies only as long as the Urban is used in a normal manner and in accordance with the instructions in the user manual. SPECIFICATIONS W x L x H cm FOLDED (without wheels) 63 x 88 x 34 OPENED (with wheels) 79 x 88 x 83 WEIGHT (without wheel) 17.5 kg ELBOW WIDTH 29 cm HEIGHT (from seat to top) 58 cm AGE Up to 4.5 years NordicCab AS Instruction Manual for the NordicCab Explorer Page 26 of 26