Curbb - Car seat QUINNY - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Curbb QUINNY

6 weeks to approx. 8 months (< 65 cm) Phase 2

6 months to 2 year (> 65 cm) - You must use a hip carrier that has been adjusted to the size of the child. - Never use the Quinny Curbb in a car, on a bicycle, while skiing or skating, etc. - Never let the child sit or lie in the hip carrier unsupervised. - All fasteners must be locked during use. - Only use the Quinny Curbb as a hip carrier. The hip carrier was not designed for carrying on the back or stomach. - Before use check that the Quinny Curbb is not damaged. Under no circumstances should the Quinny Curbb be used if it is damaged! - Do not remove the logos and instructions from the cover as this may damage the cover. - On longer journeys take regular breaks to give the child and yourself some freedom of movement. - In order to increase carrying comfort for both parent and child, it is recommended to regularly vary sides. - Only use original parts that have been endorsed by the manufacturer. - When used for a prolonged period of time, the fit of the carrier may become looser, adjust if necessary. - Do not make any modifications to the product. Contact your supplier or importer if you have any complaints or problems. 3 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Shoulder strap Sliding part to adjust length of shoulder strap Shoulder protector Hip strap Shoulder clasp, male Seat clasp, male Shoulder clasp, female Seat clasp, female Velcro fastening to attach the seat insert Loop to decrease size of leg opening Removable seat insert, with soft padding Velcro Strap clip Hip clasp Loop to attach seat insert Velcro fastening 2 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Quinny Carrier Range Quinny Wrapp Quinny Curbb CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on your purchase of the Quinny Curbb. The main emphasis in the development of the Quinny Curbb was on safety, user-friendliness, comfort and design. This product fulfils the strictest safety requirements. Studies have shown that many hip carriers are not used correctly. It is therefore important that you take the time to read these instructions through carefully. Continuous research by our product development department, the use of test panels and consumer feedback ensure that our products are always kept up-to-date in the field of child safety. Dorel

5.3 Taking the child out

6.2 Remedying faults by maintenance

7 WASTE SEPARATION 8 WARRANTY 9 QUESTIONS 1 IMPORTANT: READ FIRST! - WARNING Read these instructions through carefully and keep them for reference together with the packaging. The safety of the child may be seriously endangered if the instructions are not followed. - WARNING Do not make any modifications to the product. Contact your supplier or importer if you have any complaints or problems. - WARNING The Quinny Curbb is a hip carrier intended for carrying a child on the hip and not for carrying on the stomach or back. - WARNING Your balance may be affected by your own movements or those of your child. - WARNING Be careful when stooping or bending down - WARNING This carrier is not designed for use during sporting activities. The Quinny Curbb has been approved in accordance with the latest European guideline EN 13209-2:2005 for carriers and can be used for children from about 6 months to about 24 months (min.7 kg - max. 15 kg). English English

- NOTE! Make sure that the hip strap has been put on properly and is tight. The hip clasp should be fastened.

1. On the stomach side, open both the seat clasp (ill. 7.1) and the shoulder clasp

(ill. 7.2) Do this before the child is put in the carrier (ill. 7).

2. On the back fasten both the seat clasp and the shoulder clasp. The seat clasp fits

on the hip strap (ill. 8.1) and the shoulder clasp on the shoulder strap (ill. 8.2) Do this before the child is put in the carrier (ill. 8).

NOTE! The child should always sit with the stomach towards you!

3. Lift the child up and place him/her on the hip on which the seat is positioned.

Put 1 leg through the leg opening on the back (ill. 9).

4. Make sure that the child is sitting in the middle and fasten the front hip clasp on

the hip strap.When using the seat insert, the leg opening may be decreased in size. While the child is in the carrier, push the Velcro fastenings through the loops on the sides of the seat insert and close them. Do this on both sides (ill. 10).

5. If the carrier is placed on the right hip, place the shoulder strap over the left

shoulder and if the child is to be carried on the left, the strap over the right shoulder. Attach the front shoulder clasp to the shoulder strap (ill. 11). - NOTE! Make sure that the shoulder strap is not twisted.

6. Check that the shoulder strap is the right length, if necessary adjust with the

sliding part on the shoulder strap (ill. 12).

7. The shoulder protector should always be in the centre of the shoulder with the

hollow, soft side towards the neck. Make sure that the shoulder strap is at the top (ill. 13).

After fitting for safety purposes and for the optimum safety of the child check once more that: - the hip strap has been tightened properly, is not twisted and the hip clasp is fastened, - the child is sitting properly in the middle of the seat, - all clasps are fastened securely, - the shoulder strap is not twisted and has been adjusted to the correct length, - the shoulder protector is positioned properly in the centre of the shoulder.

- If the carrier strap and the child are positioned correctly, the weight should be distributed properly. If the shoulder weight is too great, it may be the case that either the hip strap is not tight enough or that the shoulder strap has been adjusted too tightly. The hip strap should also not be positioned too high up the waist. - If you are unable to fasten the clasps properly, under no circumstances should the Quinny Curbb be used. - Always use the shoulder protector; this is important for the weight distribution. - Never let your child play with the fasteners.

How to use the seat insert - Important! Make the carrier smaller for babies from 6 months up to 1 year of age using the seat insert.

1. The seat part can be made smaller by the use of the seat insert. Attach the seat

insert at the top by putting the Velcro fastenings through the loops and fastening them. Do the same at the bottom (ill. 1).

2. When using the seat insert, the leg opening may be decreased in size. While the

child is in the carrier, push the Velcro fastenings through the loops on the sides of the seat insert and close them. Do this on both sides (ill. 3). Adjusting the Quinny Curbb The Quinny Curbb has been developed for carrying on the left or the right hip.

Warning: Only use the Quinny Curbb as a hip carrier. Always carry the child in the

Warning: The correct fitting of the adjustment straps is vital for the safety of your

child. For this see also the label on the inside of the carrier strap. - NOTE! When using the Quinny Curbb the child should be able to support his/her own head.

3. Fold the hip strap around the hips. The Velcro fastening should be on the left to

carry the child on the right hip (ill. 3).

4. Pull the hip strap tight (ill. 4).

4. Fasten the clasp and then tighten the strap again securely (ill. 5).

6. Hook the strap into the strap clip (ill. 6).

- NOTE! Make sure that the hip strap is not twisted. - NOTE! If the hip strap is fitted properly on the hip, the seat part of the child is turned slightly forward, at the height of the hip bone.

75.3 Taking the child out

- NOTE! Hold the child firmly.

1. Loosen the shoulder strap at the front by unlocking the shoulder clasp (ill. 14).

2. Support the child and open the hip clasp (ill. 15).

3. Lift the child out of the Quinny Curbb (ill. 16).

4. With a heavier child the rearmost clasps of the seat can also be loosened. The child

then has to be lifted no higher than the hip (ill. 17).

5. To take off the hip strap open the hip clasp. Pull on the front flap to open the

Velcro fastening (ill. 18).

6. Remove the carrier strap from the hips (ill. 19).

- The clasp will only open with a great deal of force. - The clasp does not click shut easily (a lot of resistance). - The male part of the clasp does not stay shut in the female part. - There is no clear “click” audible when fastening the clasp.

6.2 Remedying faults by maintenance

- Rinse the clasp (unlocked) well with luke-warm water and allow to dry properly. - NOTE! Do not use any lubricants and / or silicone! - If you are unable to fasten the clasp properly or if you are not sure that the problem has been solved, contact the supplier or importer immediately (see user instructions). Do not use the Quinny Curbb in any circumstances in this case! 6 MAINTENANCE

- NOTE! Never lubricate the Quinny Curbb fastenings! - Wash the cover and shoulder protectors by hand (maximum 30°C). Do not use a drier. See also the washing instructions on the label on the inside of the Quinny Curbb. Fasten all clasps when washing. - The proper fastening of the clasps is vital for the safety of the child. If the clasps will not close, this is generally due to contamination (dust, dirt, etc.). A number of possible faults together with the appropriate solution are given in the list below.

7 WASTE SEPARATION For environmental purposes, please separate the waste at the start (packaging) and at the end (product parts) of the life of the Quinny Curbb. 8 WARRANTY Dorel Netherlands guarantees that this product complies with all safety requirements as described in the European standard. That this product is free from defects in part and manufacture at the time of purchase. If, after purchase and during the warranty period, this product shows any material manufacturing defects (after normal use as described in this instruction manual), Dorel Netherlands will assume the responsibility to repair or replace the product. The guarantee period is 24 consecutive months on material and manufacturing faults and 12 consecutive months on parts susceptible to wear. This does not include, of course, the normal wear that may be expected with the daily use of a product. The guarantee is not valid in the following cases: - The product is not supplied via the retailer and/or the importer. - The product is not supplied to the manufacturer with the original purchase receipt (via the retailer and/or importer). - The faults are caused by incorrect, careless use or maintenance, deviating from that stated in the user instructions. - Repairs were carried out by third parties. - The defect is due to negligence or impact damage to textile. - The fault has been caused by an accident. - The parts show normal wear that may be expected from daily use. - The above guarantee conditions are otherwise not fulfilled. Date of effect: - The warranty becomes effective on the date of purchase of the product. Warranty period: - The guarantee period applies for a period of 24 consecutive months. For parts susceptible to wear a period of 12 consecutive months applies. The guarantee only applies for the first owner and is not transferable. What to do if you have a complaint: - In the case of faults, contact your seller. If the fault cannot be rectified, the seller will send the product, together with a description of the complaint and the original dated receipt, back to the manufacturer. Exchange or taking back of the product cannot be requested. Repairs do not give entitlement to extension of the warranty. Products that are returned directly to the manufacturer are NOT eligible for guarantee. This Guarantee condition is in accordance with the European Guideline 1999/44/EG dated 25 May 1999. 9 QUESTIONS If you have any questions, please ring your supplier or importer (see user instructions). Packaging Cardboard box Paper waste Textile bag Residual waste Product parts Textile cover Residual waste Straps Residual waste Clasps Residual waste