Niki Start - High chair Osann - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Niki Start Osann

Thank you for choosing our Niki start M child car seat. If you need help with this product, please contact our customer service. USE

• This product is suitable for children with a height of between 40 and 105 cm and weighing a maximum of 18 kg.

• Rear-facing installation for children between 40 and 105 cm in height with Isofix connectors and support leg. The child is strapped in with the 5-point belt of the child car seat.

• Forward-facing installation for children between 76 and 105 cm in height and a minimum age of 15 months with Isofix connectors and support leg. The child is strapped in with the 5-point belt of the child car seat. IMPORTANT DO NOT USE THE CHILD CAR SEAT FACING IN THE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL UNTIL THE CHILD HAS REACHED THE AGE OF 15 MONTHS. EXTREME DANGER We recommend installing the child car seat on the rear seat of the vehicle. Do NOT secure the child car seat on the front seat, where there is an airbag, for rear-facing use in the 40 to 105 cm size class. It may be used on the front seat if the airbag can be deactivated. Please refer to the vehicle manual. WARNING

• This is a child restraint system in the “i-Size” category. This is approved for use in accordance with ECE Regulation No. 129 in i-Size-compatible vehicle seat positions according to the information provided by the vehicle manufacturer in the vehicle user manual.

• This child car seat is only suitable for vehicles that feature Isofix holders in accor- dance with ECE R16 or other equivalent standards. If you have any doubts, please contact the car seat manufacturer or the retailer.- 17 -

Size class Installation direction Installation Type Child safety device 40–105

Rearward facing Isofix connectors & support leg i-Size Universal Isofix 5-point car seatbelt 76–105

Forward facing Isofix connectors & support leg i-Size Universal Isofix 5-point car seatbelt The following table provides information about the fastening devices and methods:

1. Only if the airbag can be deactivated,

Isofix connectors are available and the seat is recognised as i-Size-com

patible in the vehicle manual.

2. Only if Isofix connectors are avail-

able and the seat is recognised as i-Size-compatible in the vehicle manual.- 18 -

• Please read through these instructions carefully before use in order to guarantee the safety of your child. Retain the manual. Non-compliance with the instructions in this manual may result in serious injuries to your child.

• The child seat can only be used with its own 5-point belt system for children who weigh under 18 kg and are less than 105 cm in height.

• The child seat CANNOT be used with its own 5-point belt system for children who weigh over 18 kg and are taller than 105 cm.

• The child car seat can be installed in rear-facing and forward-facing positions with the Isofix connectors and the support leg. Important: Do not install forward-facing until the child is at least 15 months old.

• For Isofix installation: Be sure to read the car manufacturer’s manual.

• Do not use load-bearing contact points other than those described in the in- structions and marked in the child restraint system.

• Do not use this child car seat at home. It has been designed exclusively for use in a car.

• Do not leave your child unsupervised in the seat at any time.

• Do not place the rear-facing child car seat on the front seat with an activated airbag. This could lead to serious injuries or death.

• The child seat must be replaced if it is exposed to heavy impact in an accident.

• For safety reasons, the child car seat must be secured in the vehicle even when there is no child sitting in the child car seat.

• Always make sure that all belts that hold the child car seat to the vehicle are secure and that all belts that restrain the child are adjusted to the child’s body. Ensure that the belts are not twisted.

• Items of luggage or other objects that could cause injury in the event of a colli- sion must be properly secured.

• The rigid items and plastic parts of a child restraint system must be positioned and installed so that they cannot get caught by a movable seat or a vehicle door.

• It is important that belts that sit low hold the child’s pelvis firmly in place. To avoid the risk of falling, your child should always be strapped in.

• It is dangerous to make changes or additions to the product without approval from the responsible authority. Non-compliance with the installation instructions provided by the manufacturer of the child restraint system is also associated with risks to the safety of your child.

• This child seat has been designed for children weighing up to 18 kg. Never over- load the child seat by transporting more than one child or additional loads in it.

• The child restraint system must not be used without the seat cover.

• The seat cover must not be replaced by a cover other than that recommended by the manufacturer, as this seat cover is an important component of the restraint performance.- 19 -

SEAT PARTS Front view Rear view Head support Shoulder belt Central belt adjustment Position lever Rotation lever Isofix connector extension RotationControl knob Seat bucket Isofix station Head support adjustment Isofix connector Side impact protection Support leg Storage compartment for the operating instructions Shoulder pad Belt buckle Buckle pad- 20 -

Setting the child car seat tilt angle

• Activate the angle adjustment lever on the lower front side of the seat bucket with one hand.

• Hold the seat bucket with your other hand and adjust the angle. The following seat positions are possible: (Please see the label on the child car seat) Rear-facing, Height 40 - 105 cm: 1 position (R) Forward-facing, Height 76 - 105 cm, min. 15 months: 4 positions (1 - 4) Turning the child car seat

• The child car seat has a rotation lever on both sides of the seat bucket. To rotate the child car seat when it is installed, press the rotation lever facing you and rotate the child car seat to the rear- or forward-facing position.

• The forward-facing position is only suit- able for children at least 15 months old and 76 cm in height. The rear-facing po- sition is for children from 40 - 105 cm in height and a maximum weight of 18 kg.- 21 -

• To loosen the belt, press the belt ad- justment button in the seat area with one hand. Hold the belt buckle with the other hand and carefully loosen the attached straps.

• Pull the front adjustment strap to tighten the belts. Ensure that the straps are not twisted. Opening/closing the belt

• To unlock the belt, press the button on the belt buckle, pull out the buckle tongues and separate them.

• To lock the belt, first, connect both tongues of the buckle and then insert them together into the belt buckle.- 22 -

Adjusting the head support

• Release the belt and pull the lever to set the head support on the back of the child car seat. Move the headrest until it engages at the correct height.

• Make sure the shoulder straps are posi- tioned just above your child’s shoulders when they come out of the child car seat.

• Release the lever and ensure that the head support is engaged. RotationControl

• The RotationControl knob is a control aid and is intended to prevent premature for- ward-facing use of the child car seat.

• Indicate on the RotationControl knob (on the side of the child car seat) whether your child is more than or less than 15 months old.

• If your child is under 15 months old, you can only rotate the car seat to the rear-facing and side-facing positions. The forward-fac- ing position is locked and cannot be used for children under 15 months.

• If your child is over 15 months old and over 76 cm tall, the car seat can also be used in the forward-facing position. The Rotation- Control knob must be turned for this to be possible.

• We recommend using the child car seat rear-facing for as long as possible, but at least until the child is 15 months old and 76 cm tall. > 15 M, 76–105 cm < 15 M, 40–105 cm- 23 -

• Push the insertion aids through the slit in the cushion between the backrest and seat into the Isofix holders.

• When doing this, the flat side of the insertion aids must be facing downwards. This step is not necessary if the vehicle already has fixed insertion aids.

• Press the two lateral Isofix connector but- tons in order to extend the length of the Isofix connectors.

• Push the Isofix connectors into the insertion aids until you hear them click into place.

• Push the child car seat in until it rests securely against the backrest of the car seat. Ensure that both Isofix indicators are switched to green. Support leg

• Fold out the support leg underneath the child car seat and slide it into the front slot. Ensure that the support leg is properly en- gaged in the front slot. For children under 105 cm in height, the child car seat may only be used with the Isofix support leg folded out together with the Isofix connec- tors. Using the child car seat only with Isofix connectors is not permitted.

• Pull up the support leg height adjustment knob and extend the telescopic support leg. Make sure that this is fully in contact with the footwell of your vehicle.

• Ensure that the indicator on the support leg is showing green.- 24 -

• There are fold-out side impact protectors on both sides of the child car seat.

• Fold out the protector on the car door side every time. The protector on the inside does not have to be folded out.

• To fold the protector in, pull it backwards and push it in gently. Head cushion & comfort insert

• The head cushion and comfort insert are designed for babies of a height of 40-60 cm.

• Please remove both inserts as soon as your child has exceeded the specified body size.- 25 -

1 . Set the age of your child on the RotationControl knob. 2 . Set the child car seat to the maximum reclining position and turn it until it is in rear-facing seat position R. 3 . Press the two lateral Isofix connector buttons to extend the Isofix connectors. 4 . Fold out the support leg as described above. 5 . Guide the Isofix connectors onto the Isofix holders on the seat of the vehicle and ensure that they lock in position. 6 . Push the child car seat in until it rests securely against the backrest of the car seat. Ensure that both Isofix indicators are showing green. 7 . Adjust the height of the support leg and ensure that this is fully in contact with the footwell of your vehicle. 8 . Ensure that the indicator on the support leg is switched to green. 9 . When placing your child in the child car seat, turn the car seat towards the car door for convenience. 10 . Unfasten the belt buckle on the child car seat and place the belts on the outside of the seat. 11 . Put your child in the child car seat. 12 . Adjust the height of the head support as described above. 13 . Fasten the belt buckle again until you hear a click. 14 . Pull the front adjustment strap to tighten the belts. Ensure that the straps are not twisted. 15 . Turn the seat into the rear-facing position. Check that the child car seat is locked in this position.- 26 -

forward-facing IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE THE CHILD CAR SEAT FACING IN THE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL UNTIL THE CHILD HAS REACHED THE AGE OF 15 MONTHS. 1 . Set the age of your child on the RotationControl knob. 2 . Press the two lateral Isofix connector buttons to extend the Isofix connectors. 3 . Fold out the support leg as described above. 4 . Guide the Isofix connectors onto the Isofix holders on the seat of the vehicle and ensure that they lock in position. 5 . Push the child car seat in until it rests securely against the backrest of the car seat. Ensure that both Isofix indicators are switched to green. 6 . Adjust the height of the support leg and ensure that this is fully in contact with the footwell of your vehicle. 7 . Ensure that the indicator on the support leg is showing green. 8 . When facing in the direction of travel, the child car seat oers four adjustable seat positions. 9 . When placing your child in the child car seat, turn the car seat towards the car door for convenience. 10 . Unfasten the belt buckle on the child car seat and place the belts on the out- side of the seat. 11 . Put your child in the child car seat. 12 . Adjust the height of the head support as described above. 13 . Fasten the belt buckle again until you hear a click. 14 . Pull the front adjustment strap to tighten the belts. Ensure that the straps are not twisted. 15 . Turn the seat into the forward-facing position. Check that the child car seat is locked in this position.

CLEANING To guarantee long-term usage of your child car seat, do not use any solvents, abra- sives or aggressive cleaning agents to clean the car seat. Check the stability of the fabric and of the seams after each wash. When washing the fabric, carefully follow the instructions on the label (see below). MAINTENANCE Regularly check the condition of the product for any damage. In the event of damage, do not use the product and keep it out of the reach of children. In case of any issues, please contact Osann Customer Service on +49 (0) 7731 / 970077. Do NOT bleach Tumble dry at low temperature Wash at 30 °C, delicate cycle Do NOT iron Do NOT dry clean