GRACO JUNIOR - Car seat

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Product type Child car seat
Brand Graco
Model JUNIOR (model number 8H98)
Weight groups Group 0+ (0-13 kg) and Group 1 (9-18 kg)
Maximum child weight 18 kg
Recommended age From birth to approximately 4 years
Materials Plastic, metal, fabric
Country of origin China
Safety standard ECE R44/04
Harness type 5-point harness adjustable in height
Recline positions 4 positions forward-facing, 1 position (angle 5) rear-facing
Installation Rear-facing (0-13 kg) and forward-facing (9-18 kg)
Fixation method 3-point vehicle seat belt
Top tether Yes, used in rear-facing mode
Newborn insert Included for children under 6 months
Removable cover Yes, hand washable in cold water
Cover maintenance Do not machine wash, do not dry clean
Recommended use Rear seats only, never on a seat with airbag
Included accessories Anti-slip cushion, inner cushions (head, seat, crotch)
Spare parts Available from the manufacturer
Repairability Replace seat after any accident

Frequently Asked Questions - JUNIOR GRACO

How to install the seat in rear-facing mode?
To install the seat in rear-facing mode (child under 13 kg), first set the recline to angle 5 (most reclined). Place the seat on a rear seat of the vehicle, then thread the seat belt through the specific hooks (front and back). Tighten the belt and check that the seat is secure by moving it back and forth. Never install on a seat with an airbag.
How to adjust the harness height?
Open the rear cover of the seat, press the harness height adjustment button, and slide the harness up or down. There are four positions. The shoulder belt should be just above the child's shoulders. Check before each installation.
What is the maximum weight for rear-facing use?
Rear-facing mode is only for children weighing less than 13 kg (about from birth to 1 year). Beyond that, switch to forward-facing mode.
Can I install this seat on the front seat with an airbag?
No, never install this seat on a seat equipped with a safety airbag. Always use the rear seats of the vehicle, it's safer.
How to maintain the seat cover?
The cover is removable. Hand wash it in cold water. Do not machine wash and do not dry clean. Before washing, remove the foam from the inner cushions. Check the washing label.
Can the seat be reused after an accident?
No, after any accident, even minor, replace the car seat. Its structure may have been damaged without visible signs, compromising safety.
How many recline positions are available?
In forward-facing mode, there are 4 recline positions (angles 1 to 4). In rear-facing mode, a single fixed position (angle 5) is required for safety.
How to adjust the seat recline?
Press the angle adjustment button (located at the front of the seat) and recline the seat to the desired position. In rear-facing mode, first press the secondary latch, then the button to switch to angle 5. Be careful not to pinch your fingers.
What is the top tether for?
The top tether is used only in rear-facing mode to stabilize the seat. Insert it into the connection points at the back of the seat, then hook it to the vehicle's anchor point. Do not use it as a handle to lift the seat.
How to properly secure my child in the seat?
Unbuckle the harness by pressing the red button. Loosen the straps. Place the child, then assemble the two shoulder straps and insert them into the buckle. Pull the adjuster strap to tighten the harness. Make sure the harness is snug and the crotch strap is in place.

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How to effectively clean the GRACO JUNIOR car seat?
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To effectively clean your GRACO JUNIOR car seat, follow these simple and safe steps:

1. Removing the covers

Start by gently removing the seat covers. These covers are usually secured with fasteners or clips that are easy to remove without forcing.

2. Washing the covers

  • Wash the covers in the machine at a cold or warm temperature (maximum 30°C) using a delicate cycle.
  • Avoid using bleach, fabric softeners, or harsh products that could damage the fabric.

3. Drying the covers

Let the covers air dry naturally, away from direct sunlight to prevent fading or warping. Do not use a dryer.

4. Cleaning the structure

Clean the plastic structure of the seat with a soft, slightly damp cloth and a mild soap or neutral detergent. Avoid abrasive or corrosive products.

Make sure to dry all parts thoroughly before reassembling the covers.

5. Final check

Take advantage of the cleaning to check the overall condition of the seat, including the straps, fasteners, and safety mechanisms, to ensure safe use.

By following these tips, you will keep your GRACO JUNIOR car seat clean and in good condition, ensuring comfort and safety for your child.

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USER MANUAL JUNIOR GRACO

You have purchased a high quality, fully certified child safety car seat. This product is suitable for the use of children weighing UNDER 18 kg (approximately 4 years old or under).

Do carefully read to understand the provisions and follow the installing steps contained in this instruction manual because this is the ONLY way to protect your child from serious injury or death in case of an accident, and to provide comfort to your child while using this product.

Do keep this instruction manual carefully and handy for future adjustments of the seat during different growing stages of your child, and also for emergency assistance.

Do make sure that this car seat is suitable to use on your vehicle, and please consult your vehicle owner's manual if you are uncertain.

Seat belts may differ in design and length according to maker, manufacturing date, and type of the vehicle. Only suitable for use in the listed vehicles fitted with 3-point retractor safety-belts, approved to ECE Regulation No. 16 or other equivalent standards.

READ THIS INSTRUCTION CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING YOUR CAR SEAT.

Contents

Warnings to Parents and Other Users 14

Emergency 15

Important Information. 15

Product Details 15

Parts List 16

Reclining Adjustment. 16

Shoulder harnesses Height Adjustment 16

Installation to the Vehicle

(Rear Facing Mode, for child under 13kg 17

Installation to the Vehicle

(Forward Facing Mode,for child between 9 18kg ) 18

Securing your Child in the Vehicle 19

Care and Maintenance 19

Additional Information 20

Notice 21

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WARNINGS TO PARENTS AND OTHER USERS

  • NO CAR SEAT can guarantee full protection from injury in an accident. However, proper use of this carseat will reduce the risk of serious injury or death to your child.
  • This car seat is designed ONLY for child weighing under 18kg (approximately 4 years old or under).
  • DO NOT use or install this car seat until you read and understand the instructions in this manual and in your vehicle owner's manual.
  • DO NOT install or use this car seat without following the provisions and warnings in this instruction manual or you may put your child in serious risk of injury or death.
  • DO NOT use this car seat along with component parts of other manufacturers.
    DO NOT use this car seat if it has damaged or missing parts.
  • DO NOT have your child in unfitted clothes because this may prevent your child from being properly and securely fastened by the shoulder harnesses and the harnesses between thighs.
  • DO NOT leave this car seat unbelted or unsecured in your vehicle because unsecured car seat can be thrown around and may injure occupants in a sharp turn, sudden stop, or collision. Remove it if not in regular use.
  • NEVER leave your child unattended with this car seat at all times.
  • NEVER install this car seat on any vehicle seat equipped with safety airbags.
  • NEVER install this car seat with supportive safety belts alone.
  • NEVER use a second-hand car seat or a car seat whose history you do not know because they may have structural damage that endangers your child's safety.
  • NEVER use ropes or any other substitutes in place of seat belts in case of injuries from restraint.
  • Be aware of finger entrapment while adjusting the seat back to angle 5 position when the seat is installed at rear facing mode.
  • DO NOT use the top bar as lifting handle while moving the car seat because this may damage the structure of the car seat.

In case of emergency or accidents, it is most important to have your child taken care of with first aids and medical treatment immediately.

Important Information

1 Carefully read and understand this instruction manual before installing this car seat.
2 Keep this instruction manual carefully inside the rear cover located at the seat back.
3 This car seat is designed and fully certified for infant or child weighing under 18kg (approximately 4 years old or under).
4 Always have the car seat securely fastened on the vehicle seat whether in use or not; in case any part of the seat or harness is caught up by the door or gets under the seat which may interfere with other passengers or proper closure of the door.
5 Never leave your child unattended in the vehicle.
6 Replace the car seat after accidents of any kind because some structural damages of the car seat cannot be easily seen.

Product Details

Product Description: Graco Gr 0+/1

Model Number: 8H98

Suitable for: child weighing below 18kg (or under 4 years old)

Gr.0+/1

Materials: plastics, metal, fabrics

Manufacturing Location: China

Manufacturer: Graco Children Products.

Parts List

Fig. 1.1 5-point safety buckle

Fig. 1.2 Harness adjuster

Fig. 1.3 Angle adjustment button

Fig. 1.4 Secondary latch

Fig. 1.5 Top bar juncture

Fig. 1.6 Rear facing seat belt hook

Fig. 1.7 Body

Fig. 1.8 Protective shoulder straps

Fig. 2.1 Rear facing seat belt

Fig. 2.2 Lock-off latch for forward facing mode

Fig. 2.3 Front belt cover

Fig. 2.4 Base

Fig. 2.5 Rear cover

Fig. 2.6 Instruction manual

Fig. 2.7 Harness height adjuster button

Fig. 3 Anti-slippery pad

Reclining Adjustment

After adjustment, please move the car seat back and forth to make sure if the car seat is securely fastened to the vehicle seat.

Forward Facing Mode (for child between 9~18kg)

There are four reclining angles 1 4 (Fig. 5). Simply press the angle adjustment button to adjust the car seat angles (Fig. 4) – Push up.

Rear Facing Mode (for child under 13kg)

Press the secondary latch first and then the reclining adjustment button (Fig. 6). Car seat installed in this mode MUST be adjusted to angle 5 (Fig. 5).

Beware of finger entrapment when performing this task.

Shoulder harnesses Height Adjustment

A Improper adjustment of shoulder height may throw your child off the car seat when accident occurs.
A Make sure the shoulder height is not too high or too low before installing this car seat.

1 Open the rear cover located at the seat back (Fig. 7)
2 Move the slide lever up or down by pressing the harness height adjuster button (Fig. 8). There are four pitches of shoulder height for adjustment.
3 Adjust the shoulder harness to appropriate height of insertion outlet cover after the height adjustment (Fig. 10).

4 The shoulder harness MUST lay across child's shoulders according to height (Fig. 9).
The position of shoulder harness MUST be set slightly above child's shoulders.

Installation to the Vehicle

(Rear Facing Mode, for child under 13 ~kg )

A Note that this mode must ONLY be used for child weighing under 13kg (approximately 1 year old or under) (Fig. 11).
A DO NOT install on vehicle seat equipped with safety airbags (Fig. 12).
A It is highly recommended to have your car seat installed at the back seats of your vehicle.
A Note that you MUST adjust the car seat to the most reclining angle, or angle 5, in rearfacing Mode. (Turn to page 16 for adjustment details)
Both top bar and inner cushion MUST be installed in rearracing mode.

1 Attach the inner cushions to the seat (including the Head Pad, Seat Pad, and Protective Crotch Strap)
- Inner cushion is designed to provide extra protection and comfort for infant under 6 months old.
- Child under 6 months MUST use this car seat with inner cushions (Fig. 13).
The inner cushion is removable for washing.

Fig. 13.1 Protective crotch strap

Fig. 13.2 Head pad

A Make sure to adjust the shoulder harness to the appropriate height when using the inner cushions. (Turn to page 16 for adjustment details)
2 Use of top bar (Fig. 14).
A Note that the insertion is directional.
A Do not use the top bar as a lifting handle.
3 Buckle the vehicle seat belt (Fig.15).
4 Installation of vehicle seat belts (Fig.16).

I. Attach the lap belt to the two rear-facing seat belt hooks locate at the front bottom of the safety seat.
II. Pull the diagonal belt to suitable length to get around the back of the seat, and then attach the diagonal belt to the rear-facing seat belt hooks that locate at the back top of the seat.

Fig. 16.1 Diagonal belt

Fig. 16.2 Lap belt

  • Attaching the seat belt to the hooks (Fig.17).
    5 Push the car seat down and against the vehicle seat. At the same time, pull the seat belts to the direction so that the car seat is tightly and securely fitted (Fig. 18).
    6 Recheck if the car seat is securely fitted after completing the above installations. (Check by moving the car seat back and forth)
    A Make sure that both the lap belt and diagonal belt are not twisted or folded, and will not prevent the vehicle seat belt to be fully and rightly functioned (Fig. 19).

Installation to the Vehicle

(Forward Facing Mode,for child between 9 18kg

A Note that this mode must ONLY be used for child weighing between 9-18 kg (approximately between 1-4 years old)
A It is highly recommended to have the car seat installed at the back seats of your vehicle. (Fig. 20)
1 Pull the vehicle seat belt to suitable length then follow the following steps to secure the safety seat.

I. Pull the vehicle seat belt through one front belt cover (Fig. 21)
II. Open the seat pad cover and pull the vehicle seat belt through (Fig. 22).
III. Pass through the vehicle seat belt to the other front belt cover (Fig. 23).
IV. Secure the vehicle seat belt until a "CLICK" sound is heard (Fig. 24).

2 Push the car seat down against the vehicle seat. At the same time, pull the seat belt to the direction as the figure shown so that the car seat is tightly and securely fitted (Fig. 25) – Push down.

3 Secure the vehicle's diagonal belt with the lock-off latch (Fig. 26).

I. Release the lock-off latch.
II. Place the seat belt through the lock-off latch and pull it tight.
III. Lockup the lock-off latch.

4 Recheck if the car seat is securely fitted after completing the above operation. (Check by moving the car seat back and forth)
A Make sure that both the lap belt and diagonal belt are not twisted or folded, and will not prevent the vehicle seat belt to be fully and rightly functioned.
A DO NOT insert the top bar in forward facing mode (Fig. 27).

Securing your Child in the Vehicle

A DO NOT remove the protective shoulder straps, which is designed to prevent your child from slipping.
1 Press the red button to release the harness buckle (Fig. 28).
2 Loosen the harness by pressing the harness adjuster and adjust the shoulder harness to suitable length (Fig. 29) – Press.
3 Attach both shoulder straps together then insert it into the harness buckle (Fig. 30).
4 Pull the harness adjuster webbing to adjust the shoulder strips to suitable length that allow your child tightly secured at the car seat (Fig. 31) – Pull.

Care and Maintenance

1 The seat pad is removable. Use cold water for hand washing and refer to the washing label attached on the car seat for correct method. DO NOT clean by machine wash or dry cleaning.
2 Remove the foam in the inner cushions before washing.
3 The child restraint must not be used without the cover. The seat cover should not be replaced with any other than the one recommended by the manufacturer because the cover constitutes an integral part of the restraint performance.

4 To remove the seat pad, release the attaching pads on both side of the seat pad. Pull the seat pads away from the seat.
5 To restore the seat pad

I. Cover the seat front with the seat pad.
II. Pull the harnesses and straps out through the designated opening on the seat pad. Make sure the seat pad fits correctly and tightly onto the seat (Fig. 32).
III. Stuff the edge of the seat pad into the back plastic cover of the seat, and attach the attaching pads to secure the seat pad (Fig. 33).

6 Installing the protective shoulder straps.

I. Open the rear cover located at the seat back.
II. Insert the protective shoulder strap from one side to the other, so that the webbing in between passes through the seat back (Fig. 34).
III. Install the shoulder harness to the protective shoulder strap (Fig. 35).

Additional Information

1 Make sure that your car seat is securely fastened in the vehicle when not in use in case it throws around and injures occupants in a sharp turn, sudden stop or collision.
2 DO NOT make any modification to the structure or safety belt system of the car seat. For your child's safety, DO check or immediately replace your car seat after an accident of any kind.
3 It is highly recommended that any luggage or other objects to be fastened up, they are liable to cause injuries in the event of a collision.
4 According to statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in rear vehicle seating positions than front seating positions. Hence, it is highly recommended to have your car seat installed at the back seats of your vehicle.
5 The car seat can become very hot after a lengthy exposure under the sun. Contact with these parts can burn your child's skin. Always touch the surface of any metal or plastic parts before putting your child in the car seat.

1 This is a "Universal" child restraint. It is approved to European Regulation No. 44, 04 series of amendments and Chinese National Standard 11497, for general use in vehicles and it will fit most, but not all car seats.

ECE.R44/04

UNIVERSAL

0-18kg

E4

04443639

2 To ensure the proper installation of this product, please refer to your vehicle owner's manual to check if this safety seat of this age group is suitable to install onto your vehicle.
3 This child safety system has been classified as "Universal" under the latest and more stringent conditions than those earlier conditions that applied to earlier designs that do not carry this notice.
4 If in doubt, consult either the child restraint manufacturer or the retailer.

Patent number: TW219261 TW218572 USD487640 JP121028 US6820939

EP000041686-0001 ZL03343147.7 ZL03343146.9

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Fabricant : Graco Children Products.

Installation i fordonet,

(Bakatvant lage, for barn under 13 kg) 94

Installation i bilen,

Installation i fordonet

(Bakatvant lage, for barn under 13 kg)

Vendt forover (for barn mellom 9-18 kg)

Vendt bakover (for barn under 13kg )

Trykk først på den sekundære lassen og deretter på ryggreguleringskappen (Fig. 6). Når barnesetet erinstalliert i denen stillingen, MÅdet justeres til vinkel 5 (Fig. 5).

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(Vendt bakover, for barn under 13kg )

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