How to Setup My PetSafe® Happy Ride® Bicycle Basket
Welcome
Welcome to your new Happy Ride® Bicycle Basket!
Keep in Mind:
A harness will be needed to secure your pet in the bicycle basket.
Acclimation time is essential for your pet to successfully use the bicycle basket.
Designed for pets up to 13 pounds.
Preparation
Have the following contents available prior to set up:
Basket
Side panel x2
Bottom panel
Left and right handlebar mounts
Wire bracket
Adjustable brace
Long bolts x4
Nuts x4
Phillips head screwdriver
(not included)
Optional:
Sunshade
Shoulder strap
Step 1: Assembly
Lift up the top flaps on the sides of the basket.
Insert the side panels. The hook and loop strips will be at the top and face inwards.
Insert the bottom panel under the attached safety tether ensuring it remains accessible.
Fold the top flaps down and press to secure the hook and loop strips.
Unscrew and separate the handlebar mounts.
Insert the arm of the wire bracket into the groove on the back of the left upper handlebar mount.
Rotate the upper mount until the arm of the wire bracket snaps firmly into the groove. A loud snap will be heard.
Repeat steps 6 and 7 with the upper right handlebar mount.
Unscrew the nut and bolt holding the front plate to the adjustable brace and remove the front plate.
Align the front plate with the front of the wire bracket.
Place the brace behind the wire bracket and reconnect it to the front plate by tightening the nut and bolt until resistance is felt.
Step 2: Install on Bike
Hang the bracket assembly on the handlebars. Make sure that the curved back portion of the adjustable brace is sitting firmly against your bicycle’s frame.
Align and reconnect the lower handlebar mounts to the upper handlebar mounts.
Important: Avoid pinching or bending your bike’s brake cables.
Note: Use the included long bolts if the short bolts do not fit your handlebars.
Slide the back pocket on the basket down onto the bracket assembly.
Check that the basket is level. Adjust the basket by extending the brace and moving it up or down on the bracket assembly until the basket is level.
Important: Once the basket is level, tighten all bolts and nuts until resistance is felt.
Fasten the safety straps to your handlebars.
Place your pet in the basket and attach the safety tether to his harness. Adjust the tether so that your pet cannot jump out of the basket.
Important: Always make sure that the safety straps are snug before placing your pet in the basket.
Note: Some pets may need help adjusting to riding in the basket.
Step 3: Optional Features
Sunshade
Insert the support rods into the pockets on the basket. The short ends fit into the front of the basket.
Shoulder Strap
Attach the strap to the loops on each side of the basket.
Release the safety straps from the handlebars.
Lift the basket upwards to remove it from the mount.
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