IBD-Balance EN 07-01-19 m0535 © Batch Bicycles Ltd 2019 PLEASE VISIT YOUR AUTHORIZED BATCH RETAILER FOR SERVICE AND QUESTIONS. Batch Bicycles 8889 Gander Creek Dr. Dayton, OH 45342 833.789.8899 batchbicycles.com OWNER’S MANUAL for Balance Bikes Owner’s Manual Index BATCH Limited Warranty We’ve Got You Covered damage, failure, or loss that is caused by improper Batch Bicycles comes with our industry’s best war- assembly, maintenance, adjustment, storage, or Safety and Warnings ...........................................................................................2-5 ranty program – Batch Bicycles Service Program. use of the product. This limited warranty does not Once your Batch Bicycle is registered, Batch extend to future performance. Assembly and Parts ..............................................................................................6-13 Bicycles provides each original retail purchaser of a Batch Bicycle a warranty against defects in materi- This Limited Warranty will be void if the prod- ................................................................................14 als and workmanship, as stated below: uct is ever: Maintenance and Service • Used in any competitive sport General: • Used for stunt riding, jumping, aerobatics or Warranty Warranty .............................................................................................................................15 Part or model specifi cations are subject to change similar activity without notice. • Modifi ed in any way This Limited Warranty is the only warranty for the • Modifi ed with the addition of a motor product. ALL WARRANTIES OTHER THAN STATED • Ridden by more than one person at a time HEREIN ARE DISCLAIMED INCLUDING IMPLIED • Rented, sold, or given away • Contact Information .............................................................Back Cover WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS • Used in a manner contrary to the instructions FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TO THE EXTENT AL- and warnings in this Owner’s Manual LOWABLE BY APPLICABLE LAW. ALL LIABILITY FOR This manual contains important safety, assembly, operation and INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUEN- What will The Manufacturer do? maintenance information. TIAL DAMAGES ARE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED, TO Manufacturer’s sole and exclusive obligation under Please read and fully understand this manual before operation. THE EXTENT ALLOWABLE BY APPLICABLE LAW. this Limited Warranty is to repair and/or replace, at The only uses for this product are described in this Save this manual for future reference. its sole option, any covered defect in workmanship manual. or materials. In order to be eligible for service under this Limited Always wear approved helmet and safety equipment when using this Warranty you MUST complete the on-line warranty How do you get service once you have regis- product. registration within 30 days of the date of original tered your product for limited warranty cover- purchase of the product. age as described above? The Limited Warranty extends only to the original Contact your authorized Batch Bicycles retailer. consumer and is not transferable to anyone else. What rights do you have? Owner’s Bicycle Identifi cation Record What does this Limited Warranty cover? This Limited Warranty gives you specifi c legal This Limited Warranty covers defects in workman- rights. You may also have other rights which vary NOTE: This information is only available on the bicycle itself. ship and materials for all parts of the product from State to State. Each bicycle has a Recovery Code stamped except those indicated below as not warranted. into the frame. The Recovery Code can For how long does this Limited Warranty last? What must you do to keep the Limited Warranty • Steel rigid fork: Lifetime when owned by the be found on the bottom of the crank hous- in eff ect? original retail purchaser. ing as shown. This Limited Warranty is eff ective only if: • Aluminum Frame: Lifetime when owned by the Product is completely and correctly assembled. original retail purchaser. Write this number below to keep it for future Product is used under normal conditions for its • Any other original part or component shall be reference. intended purpose (see the following section for covered by the stated warranty of the original If the bicycle is stolen, give this number and 1 excluded activities). manufacturer. Any products not specifi cally a description of the bicycle to the police. Product receives all necessary maintenance and included above are hereby omitted. This will help them fi nd the bicycle. adjustments. • All Batch Bicycle parts and accessories: 1 year Product is used for general transportation and • All time frames stated in this Limited War- recreational use only. ranty are measured from date of original retail Recovery Code: purchase. What is not covered by this Limited Warranty? Purchase Date: This product is designed for recreational use only. When used in this Limited Warranty, “Lifetime” Model Name: This Limited Warranty does not cover normal means for as long as the original retail purchaser wear and tear, normal maintenance items, or any owns the product. 15 Maintenance and Operation Helmet Warning Information Maintenance: This product does not require maintenance. However, it should be checked periodically for any loose, broken, or worn parts. Tighten any parts that are WARNING: loose, and replace any worn or broken parts immediately. Periodic cleaning will pro- long the useful life of this Bike. ALWAYS WEAR YOUR HELMET Do not store outside or expose Lights and Sounds unit (if equipped) to water. WHEN RIDING THIS PRODUCT! OPERATION: The bike is operated by placing both feet on the ground and push- • Helmet should sit level on your head and low on your fore- Bike Your Maintenance ing or walking the bike along and steering with the handlebar. Adult supervision is required. head. Exposed forehead can result in serious injury. • Adjust the strap sliders below the ear on both sides. • Buckle the chin strap. Adjust strap until it is snug. Inspection of the Bearings • No more than two fi ngers should fi t between the strap and Frequently check the bearings of the bicycle. Lubricate the bearings according to the your chin. lubrication chart or any time they do not pass the following tests: • A proper fi tting helmet should be comfortable and not rock forward/backward or side to side. Head Tube Bearings The fork should turn freely and smoothly at all times. With the front wheel off the ground, you should not be able to move the fork up, down, or side-to-side in the head tube. Balance Bike Setup and Use: • Set the saddle height so your child’s feet are fl at on the ground and both knees have Wheel Bearings a slight bend in them when seated - generally 1 inch between crotch and seat. Lift each end of the bicycle off the ground and slowly spin the raised wheel by hand. • Set the handlebar height with respect to the saddle: If the saddle is at its lowest set- The bearings are correctly adjusted if: ting, set the handlebar to its lowest setting, etc. • The wheel spins freely and easily. • As the child grows, you will need to adjust the balance bike frequently to insure a • The weight of the spoke refl ector, when you put it toward the front or rear of the proper fi t. bicycle, causes the wheel to spin back and forth several times. • Support the child, not the bike, without holding too tight. • There is no side-to-side movement at the wheel rim when you push it to the side • Let the child push off and glide with your assistance. with light force. • Instruct the child to look ahead, not down at the handlebars or front wheel. Balance Bike Stages: • Stand and Walk • Sit and Walk • Sit, Run and Balance • Sit, Run and Gliding Stopping a Balance bike • Stopping with Your Feet: Teach your child to stop using the fl ats of both feet. Never wear open toe shoes. IMPORTANT!! Read All Warning And Safety Information 14 3 Warning and Safety Information Testing Seat Post Clamp Tightness MEANINGS OF WARNINGS: To test the tightness of the seat post clamp: This symbol is important. See the word “CAUTION” or “WARNING” which follows it. • Try to turn the seat side-to-side and to move the front of the seat up and down. The word “CAUTION” is before mechanical instructions. If you do not obey these instruc- • If the Seat Post moves in the Seat Tube Clamp: tions, mechanical damage or failure of a part of the bicycle can occur. • Loosen the Seat Clamp Bolt. The word “WARNING” is before personal safety instructions. If you do not obey these in- • Put the Seat Post in the correct position and tighten the Seat Clamp Bolt tighter structions, injury to the rider or to others can occur. than before. • CHOKING HAZARD. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. • Adult assembly is required. Assembly • Handlebar hand grip or tube end plugs should be replaced if damaged as bare tubes have Warning and Safety Warning been known to cause injury. All products with capped handlebar ends should be checked regularly to ensure that adequate protection for the ends of the handlebars are in place. • Replacement forks must have the same rake and tube inner diameter as the original product. • Do not add a motor to the product. • Do not tow or push the product. • Do not modify the product. • Replace worn or broken parts immediately with original equipment. • If anything does not operate properly, discontinue use. The Owner’s Responsibility WARNING: This bicycle is made to be ridden by one rider at a time for general transportation and recreational use. It is not made to withstand the abuse of stunting and jumping. If the bicycle was purchased unassembled, it is the owner’s responsibility to follow all as- sembly and adjustment instructions exactly as written in this manual, and any “Special In- structions” supplied and to make sure all fasteners and components are securely tightened. NOTE: Periodically check that all fasteners and components are securely tightened.