Every Stage FX Signature - High chair Joie - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Every Stage FX Signature Joie

every stage fx ECE R44.04: Group 0+/1 /2/3(0–36kg) child restraint

Parts List Make sure all parts are available before assembly. If any part is missing, please contact local retailer. No tools are required for assembly. Soft goods include Seat Pad, Crotch Pad, Head Support and Infant Insert. Please make sure there are no missing parts. Please contact the retailer if anything is missing.1 Head Support 2 Seat Pad 3 Buckle 4 Webbing Adjuster5 ISOFIX Attachments Releasing Button 6 Recline Adjustment Handle 7 Crotch Strap 8 Shoulder Harness 9 Infant Insert10 Lock-off11 Lock-off Device12 Head Support Adjustment Lever13 Tether Strap Adjuster14 Tether Hook15 Top Tether Strap 16 Instruction Manual Storage Compartment 17 Base18 ISOFIX Attachments Connector19 Seat Belt Back Slot 20 Lap Belt Guiding21 ISOFIX Attachments Guides

Congratulations You have purchased a high quality﹐ fully certified child safety child restraint. This product is suitable for the use of children weighing UNDER 36kg (approximately 12 years old or under). Carefully read this Instruction Manual and follow the installing steps 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. Keep this instruction manual for future reference. Please Confirm Make sure that your vehicle is equipped with 3-point retractor safety-belt. Seat belts may be different in design and length according to maker﹐ manufacturing date﹐ and type of the vehicle. This child restraint is only suitable for use in the listed vehicles fitted with 3-point retractor safety-belts﹐ approved to UN ECE regulation NO.16 or other equivalent standards. This child restraint is approved to UN ECE Regulation No. 44﹐ 04 series of amendments. For warranty information﹐ please visit our website at joi- ebaby.com ! Please keep the instruction manual in the storage compartment of the rear cover for future reference.3

NO child restraint can guarantee full protection from injury in an acci- dent. However﹐ proper use of this child restraint will reduce the risk of serious injury or death to your child.

This child restraint is designed ONLY for child weighing under 36kg (approximately 12 years old or under).

DO NOT use forward facing mode before the child’s weight exceeds 9kg.

Any straps holding the restraint to the vehicle should be tight﹐ that any straps restraining the child should be adjusted to the child's body﹐ and that straps should not be twisted.

DO NOT use or install this child restraint until you read and understand the instructions in this manual and in your vehicle owner's manual.

Concern the danger of making any alterations or additions to the device without the approval of the Type Approval Authority﹐ and a danger of not following closely the installation instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer.

DO NOT make any modification to this child restraint or use it along with component parts from other manufacturers.

DO NOT use this child restraint if it has damaged or missing parts.

DO NOT have your child in unfitted clothes when use this child restraint in baby or toddler mode﹐ because this may prevent your child from being properly and securely fastened by the shoulder harnesses and the harnesses between thighs.

When use this child restraint in baby or toddler mode﹐ the safety belt must be used correctly﹐ and ensure that any lap strap is worn low down﹐ so that the pelvis is firmly engaged.

DO NOT leave this child restraint unbelted or unsecured in your vehicle because unsecured child restraint can be thrown around and may injure occupants in a sharp turn﹐ sudden stop﹐ or collision. Remove it if not in regular use.

Child is not left in the child restraint system unattended.

Do not place the child restraint in seating positions where an active frontal airbag is installed if your child is still in rear facing mode. WARNING

NEVER use a second-hand child restraint or a child restraint whose history you do not know because they may have structural damage that endangers your child's safety.

Please keep this child restraint away from sunlight﹐ otherwise it may be too hot for the child's skin.

NEVER use ropes or any other substitutes in place of seat belts in case of injuries from restraint.

DO NOT use this child restraint as a regular chair as it tends to fall down and injure the child.

The child restraint shall not be used without the soft goods.

The soft goods should not be replaced with any other than the one recommended by the manufacturer﹐ because the soft goods constiutes an integral part of the restraint performance.

DO NOT put anything other than the recommended inner cushions in this child restraint.

DO NOT carry this child restraint with a child in it.

Any luggage or other objects liable to cause injuries in the event of a collision shall be properly secured.

Do not allow the child restraint harness or buckles to become trapped or caught in the vehicle seat or door.

The device should be changed when it has been subject to violent stresses in an accident.

Remove this child restraint from the vehicle seat when it is not in use for a long period of time.

To avoid suffocation﹐ remove plastic bag and packaging materials before using this product. The plastic bag and packaging materials should then be kept away from babies and children.

Consult the distributor for issues concerning maintenance﹐ repair and part replacement.

DO NOT use any load bearing contact points other than those described in the instructions and marked in the child restraint.

Frequently check the ISOFIX attachments guides for dirt and clean them if necessary. Reliability can be effected by ingress of dirt﹐ dust﹐ food particles etc.5

DO NOT install this child restraint under the following conditions:

1. Vehicle seats with 2-point safety belts.

2. Vehicle seats facing sideward or rearward with respect to the

running direction of the vehicle.

3. Vehicle seats unstable during installation.

Emergency In case of emergency or accidents﹐ it is most important to have your child taken care of with first aid and medical treatment immediately. Product Information For Installation with 3-point-belt or with ISOFIX (ISOFIX attachments and top tether)

1. This is a ‘Universal’ child restraint. It is approved to UN ECE Regulation No.

44, 04 series of amendments, for general use in vehicles and it will fit most, but not all, car seats.

2. A correct fit is likely if the vehicle manufacturer has declared in the

handbook that the vehicle is capable of accepting a ‘Universal’ child restraint for this age group.

child restraint has been classified as ‘Universal’ under more stringent conditions than those which applied to earlier designs which do not carry this notice.

4. If in doubt, please consult the child restraint manufacturer or the retailer.

For Installation with ISOFIX (ISOFIX attachments and top tether)

1. This is an ISOFIX CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM. It is approved to

Regulation No. 44, 04 series of amendments for general use in vehicles fitted with ISOFIX anchorages systems. It is suitable for fixing into the seat positions of most cars.

2. It will fit vehicles with positions approved as ISOFIX positions (as detailed

in the vehicle handbook), depending on the category of the child restraint and of the fixture.

3. Seat positions in other cars may also be suitable to accept the child

restraint. If in doubt, consult either the child restraint manufacturer or vehicle manufacturer.

4. The ISOFIX size class for which this device is intended is B1.

For Installation with ISOFIX attachments and 3-point-belt 1.The child restraint is classified for “Semi-Universal” use.

2. Seat positions in other cars may also be suitable to accept the child

restraint. If in doubt, consult either the child restraint manufacturer or vehicle manufacturer. Product Child Restraint Model C1602 Suitable for Child weighing 0 - 36kg (approximately 0 - 12 years) Mass Group 0

Infant insert must be used from 0-9 months to help restrain the child tightly

1. DO NOT use forward facing mode before the child's weight exceeds 9kg.

2. When the child is suitable for both toddler and baby modes﹐ it is

recommended to install this child restraint in the baby mode as it is relatively safer. Use Side Impact Shield see images

Must open the side impact shield to protect the child more safely. The side impact shield opposite to the vehicle door can be closed to allow more seating space.

Recline Adjustment see images

Press the recline adjustment handle, and adjust the child restraint to the proper position.

The recline angles are shown as

There are two recline angles 5-6 for baby mode, they are marked as blue triangles. There are four recline angles 1-4 for toddler mode and junior mode, they are marked as red triangles. Angle indication: with top and bottom triangles aligned.

Make sure that vehicle seat belt will be retightend when adjusted in reclining position and vice versa if seat was already buckled up properly previously.

Height Adjustment for Head Support and Shoulder Harnesses see images

Please adjust the head support and shoulder harnesses to proper height according to the child's height.

When used in baby mode, the shoulder harness height must be even with child’s shoulders.

When used in toddler mode, the shoulder harness height must be even with child’s shoulders.

When used in junior mode, the shoulder belt guides must be even with child’s shoulders.

If the shoulder harnesses are not at proper height, the child may be thrown from the child restraint when there is an accident. Squeeze the head support adjustment lever, meanwhile pull up or push down the head support until it snaps into one of the 10 positions. The head support positions are shown as

Side wings are able to open while the head support is adjusted to the 6

Concerns on Installation see images

Baby Mode (Rearward Facing Mode/for Child under 18kg / Newborn–4 years old) see images

Please install the child restraint on the rear vehicle seat, and then put the child in the child restraint.

Please adjust the child restraint to proper angle (2 positions for baby mode). Angle indication: With top triangle and blue triangle aligned.

Make sure the shoulder harness is adjusted to proper height before installing this child restraint.

When installing and adjusting the safety belts, make sure that both the shoulder belt and the waist belt are not twisted and will not stop the safety belts from functioning properly.

1. Pass the waist belt over lap belt guidings, and then engage the vehicle

buckle tongue into the buckle.

Correctly assembled vehicle belt is shown as

Waist belt passes through the lap belt guidings , as

Shoulder belt must passes through the shoulder-belt slots, as

The vehicle buckle tongue is engaged with the buckle correctly,

ii. Securing your Child in the Child Restraint

We recommend using the fullinfant insert while the babyis 0-9 months or until theyoutgrow the insert. The infantinsert increases side impactprotection.Detach the snaps onthe head support toremove the headportion of the insert.Remove the head supportportion of the infantinsert when the child’shead no longer fitscomfortably.Remove the bodyportion of the infantinsert when the infant’sshoulders no longer fitcomfortably. Remove the infant insertcushion by detaching thesnaps to allow more spacewhen the infant does notfit comfortably. Thecushion can be usedseparately without beingattached to the insert tobolster the infant's backfor more comfort.

2. Fasten the shoulder belt in the two shoulder-belt slots at the back of the

Shoulder belt must pass through the Lock-off

Ensure the belt lock off cover is completely closed when not in use to prevent injury, or damage to vehicle upholstery.

3. While pressing the child restraint,

pull the belts to fasten the child restraint tightly and securely.

The child restraint can not be used if the vehicle safety belt buckle (female buckle end) is too long to anchor the child restraint securely.

Please check by moving the child restraint back and forth.

5. Pull down the adjustment webbing

and adjust it to the proper length to make sure your child is snugly secured.

After the child is seated, recheck whether the shoulder harnesses are at the proper height.

Make sure the space between the child and the shoulder harness is about the thickness of one hand. Toddler Mode (Forward Facing Mode/ for Child between 9-18kg / 1–4 years old) see images

Please install the child restraint on the vehicle seat, and then put the child in the child restraint.

i. Installation for Toddler Mode

! Please adjust the child restraint to proper angle (4 positions for toddler mode). Angle indication: With top triangle and red triangle aligned. ! Please adjust the shoulder harnesses to proper height before installing the child restraint. ! When installing and adjusting the safety belts, make sure that both the shoulder belt and the waist belt are not twisted and will not keep the safety belts from being properly positioned.

1. While pressing the harness

adjustment button, pull completely the two shoulder harnesses of the child restraint.

2. Press the red button to disengage

3. Place the child in the child restraint

and pass both arms through the harnesses.

4. While pressing the child restraint,

pull the belts to fasten the child restraint tightly and securely.

! The child restraint can not be used if the vehicle safety belt buckle (female buckle end) is too long to anchor the child restraint securely.

! Please check by moving the child restraint back and forth. The assembled safety belt is shown as

! Shoulder belt passes through Lock-off Device, as

! Waist belt passes through the seat belt back slots, as

! The vehicle buckle tongue is engaged with the buckle correctly,

a. For installation with 3-point-belt

1. Thread the safety belt through

two seat belt back slots at the back of the child restraint.

2. Buckle the safety belt.

3. Open the lock-off device and insert

the safety belt through it.

b. For installation with ISOFIX (ISOFIX attachments and top tether)

1. Fit the ISOFIX attachments guides

with the ISOFIX attachments anchor points. The ISOFIX attachments guides can protect the surface of the vehicle seat from being torn. They can also guide the ISOFIX attachments connectors.

connectors by depressing on the release button

whilst pulling on the connector

! Make sure that both ISOFIX attachments connectors are securely attached to their ISOFIX attachments anchor points. The colors of the indicators on both ISOFIX attachments connectors should be completely green.

! The ISOFIX attachments connectors must be attached and locked onto the ISOFIX attachments anchor points. ! Check to make sure the child restraint is securely installed by pulling on the both ISOFIX attachments connectors. ! Select the desired recline position before moving back against the vehicle seat, as once the top tether is attached and tensioned, the recline angle will not be able to change without adjustment to the top tether. ecurely installed by p

3. Press the ISOFIX attachments

release button and push the child restraint back against the vehicle seat until tight.

button on Tether Adjuster and pull to lengthen.

securely to the anchorage fitting.

! USE Top Tether for toddler mode installation if vehicle is equipped with a Tether anchorage fitting and vehicle requirements are met (see vehicle owner's manual).

6. Correctly assembled ISOFIX (ISOFIX

attachments and top tether) is shown

! Make sure that tether hook are securely attached to the anchorage fitting. The colors of the indicators on tether strap adjuster should be completely green.

! If recline angle is adjusted, check the tension on the top tether, or loosen to adjust angle then re-tension. Removing the base

1. To remove from the vehicle press

the ISOFIX attachments release button

-1 and pull the base back from the seat.

2. Then press and release the

! The ISOFIX attachments is folded completely.

! When not in use, Top Tether MUST be properly stored. To make sure the top tether is properly stored away, remove any slack in strap to avoid the top tether swinging around when the vehicle is in progress.

! When the pocket is not used, please store it properly.

ii. Securing your Child in the Child Restraint

! When installing the child restraint in the toddler mode, do not use the infant insert.

1. While pressing the harness

adjustment button, pull completely the two shoulder harnesses of the child restraint.

2. Press the red button to disengage

3. Place the child in the child restraint

and engage the buckle.

4. Pull down the adjustment webbing

and adjust it to the proper length so that your child is snugly secured.

! After the child is seated, recheck whether the shoulder harnesses are at proper height. ! Make sure the space between the child and the shoulder harness is about the thickness of one hand.

Junior Mode (Forward Facing Mode / for Child 15–36kg / 3–12 years old) see images

i. Installation for Junior Mode

! Just use the vehicle seat belt when installing the child restraint in the junior mode, do not use the infant insert or 5 point harness, please store the shoulder harnesses, buckle and buckle tongues in respective storage compartments. ! Please adjust the shoulder harnesses to proper length before store the shoulder harnesses and buckle in their storage compartments. ! Please adjust the child restraint to proper angle (4 positions for junior mode). Angle indication: With top triangle and red triangle aligned. ! When installing and adjusting the safety belts, make sure that both the shoulder belt and the waist belt are not twisted and will not keep the safety belts from being properly positioned.25

1. Press the red button to disengage

2. Remove the infant insert and

crotch pad. ! When installing the child restraint in the Junior mode, do not use the infant insert.

6. Do reattach the snaps to recover

the seat pad. The reassembled seat pad is shown as

ii. Securing your Child in the Child Restraint

a. For installation with 3-point-belt

1. Place the child in the child restraint

and check whether the shoulder belt guides are at proper height.

2. Position shoulder belt through

shoulder belt guide, pass waist belt through lap belt guidings. Fasten buckle and pull the vehicle belt to tighten.

! Shoulder belt must pass through shoulder belt guide.

! Waist belt must pass through lap belt guidings. ! The child restraint can not be used if the vehicle safety belt buckle (female buckle end) is too long to anchor the child restraint securely.

! Never use a vehicle waist-only belt across front of child. ! Do not use shoulder belt loose or positioned under arm. ! Do not use shoulder belt behind child’s back. ! Do not allow child to slide down in the child restraint in case of strangulation.

3. Detach the snaps.

4. Lift the upper flap upward and pull the lower flap forward, and then store the

shoulder harnesses and buckle in their storage compartments.

5. Pull the buckle to the back of the seat pad, and then store the buckle and

buckle tongues in respective storage compartments.

b. For installation with 3-point-belt and ISOFIX attachments

1. Installation with ISOFIX attachments is show as

2. Place the child in the child restraint and check whether the shoulder belt

guides are at proper height.

3. Installation with 3-point-belt is show as

4. Correctly assembled 3-point-belt and ISOFIX attachments is shown as

! Make sure that both ISOFIX attachments connectors are securely attached to their ISOFIX attachments anchor points. The colors of the indicators on both ISOFIX attachments connectors should be completely green.

! Check to make sure the child restraint is securely installed by pulling on the both ISOFIX attachments connectors. ! Shoulder belt must pass through shoulder belt guide.

! Waist belt must pass through lap belt guidings. ! The child restraint can not be used if the vehicle safety belt buckle (female buckle end) is too long to anchor the child restraint securely.

! Never use a vehicle waist-only belt across front of child. ! Do not use shoulder belt loose or positioned under arm. ! Do not use shoulder belt behind child’s back. ! Do not allow child to slide down in the child restraint in case of strangulation.

1. Press the red button to disengage

2. Remove the infant insert and

3. Detach the elastic on the head

support, and then remove the head support.

4. Detach the snaps on the seat pad,

pull the buckle to the back of seat pad, and then remove the seat pad.

! To assemble soft goods, reverse the steps above.

After removing the foam of infant insert, please store it somewhere that the child can not access it.

Please wash the soft goods with cold water under 30°C.

Do not iron the soft goods.

Do not bleach or dry clean the soft goods.

Do not use undiluted neutral detergent, gasoline or other organic solvent to wash the child restraint. It may cause damage to the child restraint.

Do not twist the soft goods to dry with great force. It may leave the soft goods with wrinkles.

Please hang dry the soft goods in the shade.

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