Ultima - 3 in 1 Combination instructions - Mamas & Papas

3 IN 1 COMBINATIONDear Customer,Thank you for choosing a Mamas & Papas 3 in 1 Combination.Flexible, adaptable, stylish. That's the 3 in 1 Combination. With a Carrycot, apram and a forward or rear facing Pushchair it’s ideal from birth, right throughyour child’s early years. Simple and practical, it attaches to your choice of Chassisusing our revolutionary G-Matic ‘one click’ system. And with the option of addingthe Primo Viaggio Car Seat to create a total travel System, it’s got every thingyou could need.CONTENTSSubjectPage No.Product Information ................................................................................................. 2Instructions for safe use ........................................................................................ 3Carrycot Features ..................................................................................................... 4Seat Unit Features ................................................................................................... 4Carrycot operationAttaching the carrycot to a chassis ................................................................ 5Adjusting the carrycot backrest ...................................................................... 6Operating the stabilising feet .......................................................................... 6Adjusting the ventilation base ......................................................................... 7Fitting and removing the hood ........................................................................ 7Attaching and removing the carrycot apron ............................................... 8Removing the carrycot ....................................................................................... 8Using the carrying handles ............................................................................... 9Removing the base pad and lining ................................................................. 9Fitting the two part raincover to the carrycot .......................................... 10Seat unit operationAttaching the seat unit to a chassis .............................................................. 11Adjusting the seat unit backrest .................................................................... 12Adjusting the footrest ....................................................................................... 12Using the safety harness tidy ......................................................................... 13Using and adjusting the safety harness ....................................................... 13Removing and attaching the bumper bar .................................................... 14Attaching and removing the hood .................................................................. 15Fitting the seat unit apron ................................................................................ 15Removing the seat unit from the chassis .................................................... 16Removing the seat cover ................................................................................... 17Fitting a footmuff or seat pad ........................................................................ 18Fitting the two part PVC raincover to the seat unit ................................ 19Care & maintenanceCare & maintenance ............................................................................................ 20– 1 –

PRODUCT INFORMATIONThis pushchair has been designed and tested to comply with the latest British andEuropean safety standards.• Both the carrycot and seat unit are suitable from birth when in the lie flatposition• Both items can be fitted in the forward or rear facing position on Mamas &Papas Chassis• Interchangeable draught proof hood for carrycot and seat unit• Adjustable backrest on both the carrycot and seat unitCARRYCOT• Removable apron and liner to keep your baby warm• Ideal for over night stays with the additional Sleepsafe mattress andcarrycot stand (both optional accessories)• Curved rocking/stationary base with flip out stabilising feet• Adjustable ventilated base to allow air to circulate around your childSEAT UNIT• Adjustable five point safety harness for security and freedom of movement• Two position footrest for your child’s comfort• Protective and removable bumper bar• Removable and expandable pushchair apron for the comfort of your childACCESSORIESThe Mamas & Papas range of co-ordinating pram and pushchair accessories areavailable. This range includes bags, footmuffs, sun canopies, raincovers, prambedding & mattresses. Also included are pram toys.AFTER SALES SERVICE: If when you receive yourMamas & Papas pushchair you need assistance, spare partsor if you are unhappy with any aspect of the goods pleasecontact our Customer Care Helpline on: 01484 438222,or e-mail us on customer.care@mamasandpapas.co.ukwhere one of our trained advisors will be able to help you. Youcan also visit our website at www.mamasandpapas.co.ukfor the latest product information.– 2 –

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE• WARNING: A CHILD'S SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.• Always ensure that your pushchair is fully erect and all locking clips are engaged.(Take particular care if a PVC raincover is fitted. Check that it is not entangled orpreventing the function of the locking mechanisms).• Your pushchair is supplied with a five-point safety harness. We recommend that thesafety harness is worn by your child at all times. Ensure that the safety harness iscorrectly adjusted, providing a snug fit around your child. Adjustments are made usingthe buckles on the shoulder, waist and crotch straps, please refer to the ‘Fitting theSafety Harness’ section in the instruction leaflet. The seat unit is supplied with ‘D’ ringsafety harness attachment points. These are located on either side at the base of thebackrests and are for fitting a separate safety harness conforming to BS 6684 ifrequired.• Always ensure the brakes are correctly engaged whenever the pushchair is left for anyreason, even if only for a short time on a flat surface.• Always fold back the PVC raincover if you leave your child in the pushchair whenbringing it indoors, as your child may become overheated.• Always ensure your child is clear of moving parts before you adjust the position of thebackrest, footrest, or canopy.• Always manoeuvre your pushchair up and down kerbs and steps gently. Do not letyour pushchair drop. Carry it upstairs wherever possible.• We recommend the use of a carrycot mattress, complying with BS1877 Part 10,which is available separately. Once the mattress is in position, the depth from the topof the mattress to the top of the carrycot should not be less than 140mm at anyposition within 300mm from the harness attachment points.• Never leave your child unattended. The safety of your child is your responsibility.Never overload your pushchair with additional goods or children. Your pushchair isdesigned to carry children up to approx. 3 years old. The carrycot is designed to carrychildren from birth to 9 months. Any additional items will damage your pushchair andmake it unsafe. Do not load your shopping tray with more than 5kgs of goods.• Do not hang shopping from the handle. Do not use any accessories e.g. bag hooks,child seats, raincovers, stand-on platforms etc, except those recommended by Mamas &Papas. The use of non-approved accessories may damage or make your pushchair unsafeand render your guarantee void.• Never force your pushchair. Adjustments and locks should be free and easy to operate.Do not store your pushchair in a damp place.• Only chassis using the G-Matic system can be used with these carrycots or seat units. Ifin doubt, contact our Customer Care Helpline: 01484 438222 and one of our trainedadvisors will be able to help you.• Take care when removing or reversing the carrycot or seat unit. Always ensure yourchild is correctly harnessed in position and is clear of moving parts.• When using the carrycot, it is recommended that the child is placed centrally betweenthe head and foot end for maximum stability.• We recommend that you fit a Mamas & Papas sun canopy to shade your child fromdirect sunlight. We recommend that this be used in conjunction with the appropriatesun protection cream and clothing.• Do not use replacement parts that are not recommended or supplied by Mamas & Papas.Non-approved parts may make the repair and carrycot/seat unit unsafe.• Some seat units have a net pocket on the back of the seat cover. This pocket is intendedto hold no more than one kilogram in weight, excessive weight could damage the fabriccover and net basket.– 3 –

CARRYCOT FEATURESCarrycot /Seat unithoodApronHand grip/ReleasemechanismBackrestadjusterVentilationadjusterLockingcatchesSEAT UNIT FEATURESRemovablefootmuffAdjustablebackrestSafetyharnessHood releasebuttonBumperbarReleasemechanismLockingcatchesAdjustablefootrest– 4 –

ATTACHING THE CARRYCOT TO A CHASSISWARNING: The carrycot hasfour fold out stabilising feet.These feet must be foldedunder the carrycot before youcan attach it to the chassisThe carrycot can be fitted ineither the forward or rearfacingposition on any Mamas& Papas Chassis.FORWARD FACINGFREEDOM CHASSISREAR FACINGCLASSIC STYLE CHASSISLift the carrycot using the twoplastic grips on the sides (seebelow).Align the locking clips on theunderside of the carrycot withthe locking bar on the chassis.LockingbarLockingcatchSlot the locking clips over thelocking bar and push downwith both hands. Check thatthe locking clips have correctlyengaged by attempting to liftthe carrycot upwards, it shouldnow be firmly attached to thechassis.– 5 –

ADJUSTING THE VENTILATION BASEThe vent holes in the base ofthe carrycot can be openedand closed to allow air tocirculate around the carrycotand to keep your baby cool inwarmer conditions.Turn the lever at the foot endof the carrycot to operate theventilation system. Blue willopen the vents and red willclose them.FITTING AND REMOVING THE HOOD (CARRYCOT)Fitting the hood: The hood isattached to the carrycot bypushing the clips on the endof the pivots on both sides ofthe hood into the holes in thetop edge of the carrycot.Finally attach the press studson the back of the hood tothe back of the carrycot.Removing the hood: Thehood is removed by pushinginwards where the clips onthe hood’s pivots enter thecarrycots sides. When the clipis pressed in pull the pivotupwards and the clip shouldnow slide out of the carrycotsside.– 7 –

ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE CARRYCOT APRONSlide the elasticated end ofthe apron over the foot endof the carrycot.Aprons with two pressstuds: Attach press stud A tothe stud on the side of thecarrycot body. Then attachpress stud B to the stud onthe outside of the hood.ABAprons with one press stud:Attach the press stud to studA on the side of the carrycotbody.Removing the apron:Always undo the press studsfirst before lifting the apronoff the carrycot body.REMOVING THE CARRYCOTAPlace your hands on the twoplastic grips on the side of thecarrycot. Slide the levers on theunder sides of the gripstowards the foot end of thecarrycot.Push the lever up into theplastic grip. The carrycot cannow be lifted clear of thechassis.– 8 –

The carrying handles arestored in pockets in the sidesof the carrycot.The carrycots supplied with‘D’ring safety harnessattachment points. These arelocated on either side at thebase of the backrest and arefor fitting a separate safetyharness conforming to BS6684 if required.USING THE CARRYING HANDLESNever carry the carrycot/seatunit with the hood up whenusing the carrying handles.Always keep the baby centredin the carrycot/seat unit toprevent it over balancing.REMOVING THE BASE PAD AND LININGRemoving the base pad.Place the backrest in itshighest setting then slide thebase cover off the end of thebackrest. The cover can nowbe washed following theinstructions given in the Careand Maintenance section.Removing the lining.Undo the two press studs onthe side of the carrycotbehind the backrest. Pull theelasticated edge of the liningoff the edge of the carrycotand lift the lining free. Washthe lining following theinstructions given in the Careand Maintenance section.– 9 –

SPECIAL FEATURENot all models are supplied with or use this special feature.For more information please consult your retailer.FITTING THE TWO PART PVC RAINCOVER TO THE CARRYCOTImportant: Not all carrycots come with a two part PVC raincover.Check with your retailer for more information.To attach the PVC hood cover,fasten the inner zip on it tothe zip running around thefront of the fabric hood.Next, gently pull the PVChood cover down over thefabric hood until all of thehood is covered.Attach the zip on the frontsection to the outer zip onthe PVC hood cover. Once thetwo PVC sections have beenzipped together gently foldthe front section down overthe front of the carrycot andfasten the press studs on thesides to those on the PVChood cover.Opening the front section ofthe hood.When you take the pushchairindoors, even fora short time, unzip the frontsection of the PVC raincoverand fold down over the frontof the carrycot, this preventsyour child from becomingoverheatedFOLDING THE CHASSIS WITH THE PVC RAINCOVER ATTACHEDBefore folding the chassis, undo all of the press studs and fold the front sectionof the PVC up onto the top of the carrycots hood. The pushchair can now befolded following the instructions given in these instructions. Always take carewhen folding the chassis with the PVC raincover fitted, check that the chassis isnot trapping or damaging any section of the PVC.NEVER FORCE THE CHASSIS TO FOLD.– 10 –

ATTACHING THE SEAT UNIT TO A CHASSISThe seat unit can be fitted ineither the forward or rearfacingposition on any Mamas& Papas Chassis.FORWARD FACINGFREEDOM CHASSISREAR FACINGCLASSIC STYLE CHASSISLift the seat unit by the plasticarms on the sides of the seat(see below).Align the locking clips on theunderside of the seat unit withthe locking bar on the chassis.LockingbarLockingcatchSlot the locking clips over thelocking bar and push downwith both hands. Check thatthe locking clips have correctlyengaged by attempting to liftthe carrycot upwards, it shouldnow be firmly attached to thechassis.– 11 –

The backrest can be adjustedinto any one of fourpositions.ADJUSTING THE SEAT UNITS BACKREST1234Lift the spring loaded bar inthe back of the backrest andlower or raise the backrestinto the position you require.The backrest willautomatically lock intoposition.Always check that thesafety harness is stillcorrectly tightened andadjusted for your child.ADJUSTING THE FOOTRESTLowering the footrest:Push the locking bar underthe footrest backwards.Grip the front of the footrestand push it downwards.Locking barRaising the footrest:Lift the front of the footrestuntil it is vertical.Pull the locking bar under thefootrest forwards as far as itwill go.Press down on the footrest tocheck it has locked in place.– 12 –

USING THE SEAT UNIT HARNESS TIDYIMPORTANT: The harness tidy is designed to only be used to prevent theharness from becoming tangled when not in use. Never secure your childinto the safety harness whilst it is still held in the harness tidy on thepushchairs backrest.Using the harness tidy:You will find a tab on theadjustment yoke at the backof the harness where theshoulder straps join the waiststrap. Place the tab on theadjustment yoke through thefabric loop in the middle ofthe backrest when not in use.Do not use the harness tidywhilst the harness is fittedto the child.USING AND ADJUSTING THE SEAT UNIT HARNESSLocking the harness:Remove the yoke from theharness tidy, see above.Lock the harness by pushingthe tongues on the ends ofthe waist straps into thebuckle on the crotch strap(1). The harness willautomatically lock when thetongues have been fullypushed in.1 1Unlocking the harness:Squeeze the ends of thetongues together (2) andthen slide them out of thebuckle (3). Your child cannow be removed from thepushchair.3 2 32IMPORTANT: Every time you place your child in the pushchair orwhen ever you alter the position of the backrest always check thatthe harness is correctly fitted and adjusted using the shoulder andwaist strap buckles. Tighten the harness until it fits snugly aroundyour child.– 13 –

REMOVING AND FITTING THE BUMPER BARIMPORTANT: Ensure the plastic plugs and clips are replaced after the bumperbar is removed.Removing the bumper bar:Push the ends of the plasticclips off the end of thebumper bar with your finger.Push the clips upwards out ofthe seat arms.PlasticclipPull the bumper bar out ofthe ends of the armrests.Bumper barRemove the plastic plugsfrom the ends of the bumperbar turn them through 180ºand insert them back into theends of the armrests, insertthe plastic clips.To replace the bumper barreverse the instructionabove.Plastic plug– 14 –

ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE HOOD (SEAT UNIT)Attaching the hood:The hood is attached to theseat unit by pushing the clipson the ends of the hoodpivots into the holes in theback of the armrests. Attachthe press studs on the backof the hood to the studs onthe back of the seat unit.Removing the hood:Remove the hood by pressingthe red buttons on the sidesof the armrests in and pullingthe hood pivots upwards.The hood will now come awayfrom the seat unit.FITTING THE SEAT UNIT APRONFitting the apron with thefootrest horizontal:Fasten the two press studs onthe boxed end of the apron.Slot the boxed end of theapron over the footrest thenfasten the press studs on thefront flap to the studs on thesides of the hood.Boxed endFitting the apron with thefootrest vertical:Undo the two press studs onthe boxed end of the apron.Slot the boxed end of theapron over the footrest andfront of the seat unit. Fastenthe press studs on the frontflap to the studs on the sidesof the hood.Boxed end– 15 –

REMOVING THE SEAT UNIT FROM THE CHASSISGrip the sides of the seat unitas shown in the diagram.Place your fingers on the leveron the underside of thearmrests and slide it towardsthe front of the seatNow press the lever upwardsinto the seats armrests.The seat unit can now be liftedfree of the chassis.– 16 –

REMOVING THE SEAT COVERUndo the two press studs onthe bottom of the backrest.Slide the buckle holding thecrotch strap to the seat upthrough its hole and thenthrough the seat cover.Unclip the plastic clips holdingthe seat cover to the arms ofthe seat unit by pushing themin and then sliding themupwards.Carefully slide the seat coverup off the back of the seatunit.Refitting the seat cover:Reverse the procedure forremoving it. Make sure thesafety harness is correctlyfitted and has not becometwisted.– 17 –

SPECIAL FEATURENot all models are supplied with or use this special feature.For more information please consult your retailer.FITTING A FOOTMUFF OR SEAT PADBefore fitting thefootmuff/seat pad unfastenthe harness and slide theshoulder strap clips off thetwo tongues.Version 1Remove the crotch strap byslotting the buckle on the endof the crotch strap throughthe hole in the seat and fabric(see page15).Refit the crotch strap but firstslot the webbing through thelowest hole in the footmuffback pad or seat pad.LapStrapShoulderStrapsLapStrapSlot the two shoulder strapsthrough the horizontal hole inthe middle of the footmuffback pad or seat pad.The two lap straps can eithergo around the outside of theback pad or seat pad, asversion 1.Version 2CrotchStrapOr slot through horizontalslots in the sides of thefootmuffs back pad or seatpad, as shown on version 2.Finally, slide the shoulderstrap attachments onto thetongues of the buckle.LapStrapCrotchStrapShoulderStrapsLapStrap– 18 –

SPECIAL FEATURENot all models are supplied with or use this special feature.For more information please consult your retailer.FITTING THE TWO PART PVC RAINCOVER TO THE SEAT UNITImportant: Not all seat units come with a two part PVC raincover.Check with your retailer for more information.To attach the PVC hood cover,fasten the zip on it to the ziprunning around the front ofthe fabric hood. Next, gentlypull the PVC hood cover downover the fabric hood until allof the hood is coveredAttach the zip on the frontsection to the second zip onthe PVC hood cover. Once thetwo PVC sections have beenzipped together gently foldthe front section down overthe front of the seat unit andfasten the press studs on thesides to those on the PVChood cover.Opening the front section ofthe PVC hood.When you take the pushchairindoors, even for a shorttime, unzip the front sectionof the PVC raincover and folddown over the bumper bar,this prevents your child frombecoming overheated.FOLDING THE PUSHCHAIR WITH THE PVC RAINCOVER ATTACHEDBefore folding the pushchair, undo all of the press studs and fold the frontsection of the PVC up onto the top of the seat units hood. The pushchair can nowbe folded. Always take care when folding the pushchair with the PVC raincoverfitted, check that the chassis is not trapping or damaging any section of the PVC.NEVER FORCE THE CHASSIS TO FOLD.– 19 –

CARE AND MAINTENANCEYour carrycot & seat unit are valuable pieces of equipment and deserve careful handling.• Regularly check that all safety harnesses and carrying handles are correctly fitted and thatthe webbing/handles have not become frayed or damaged. If the harness/handles aredamaged, we recommend that new ones are fitted. For more information contact ourCustomer Care Helpline on:01484 438222.• Clean the plastic parts of the carrycot/seat unit with a damp cloth, do not use abrasives orbleach.• We strongly recommend that you have your carrycot/seat unit serviced regularly, particularlyafter the first six months. To do this contact either your retailer or call ourCustomer Care Helpline on 01484 438222.Fabric care• All the Mamas & Papas carrycot and seat unit fabrics are shower resistant. Should yourcarrycot or seat unit become wet do not fold the hood or apron when you take the iteminside. Always allow the fabrics to dry naturally away from strong heat sourcessuch as fires, radiators and out of direct sunlight.• Whilst fabrics are carefully selected and tested, washing, wear and normal exposure tobright sunlight may cause their colour to change.• The exposed edges of fabric covers are often the first to wear and fray, remember this whenstoring or transporting your pushchair/carrycot and accessories.• Light soiling to the carrycot and seat unit fabric can be removed with a damp sponge and amild detergent.• Washing instructions: Remove the fabrics following the instructions given in theseinstructions. Hand wash the fabric with a mild detergent at 30ºc, dry the fabric flat awayfrom direct heat and do not tumble dry. Do not use abrasives or bleach to clean the fabric.• Should a fault arise with your carrycot or seat unit please contact either your retailer orphone our Customer Care Helpline on 01484 438222.I0036: V8/09/03AFTER SALES SERVICE: If when you receive your Mamas & Papasproduct you need assistance, spare parts or if you are unhappy withany aspect of the goods please contact our Customer Care Helplineon: 01484 438222, or e-mail us oncustomer.care@mamasandpapas.co.uk where one of our trainedadvisors will be able to help you. You can also visit our website atwww.mamasandpapas.co.uk for the latest product information.ALL OUR PRODUCTS ARE MADE FROM THE FINEST QUALITY MATERIALSAND ARE MANUFACTURED UNDER THE STRICTEST QUALITY CONTROLSWe guarantee all our products or part thereof, for a period of six months from the date of purchase against faultymanufacture. This guarantee is not effective against damage caused as a result of incorrect usage of the product oraccidental damage. This in no way affects your statutory rights.GUARANTEETo validate this guarantee, please fill in the coupon and return to:Mamas & Papas Ltd, Colne Bridge Road, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD5 0RH.Or alternatively, call our Guarantee Registration Line on 01484 438225 with your details,or visit our website at: www.mamasandpapas.co.ukNameAddressPostcodeBaby’s due date/date of birthRetailerHome Phone No.Product Purchased Purchase Date PriceBy validating your guarantee, your information will be entered onto our database. If you do not wish to receive informationfrom other reputable companies, please let us know.– 20 –