Spin Safe - Car seat Joie - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Child car seat Group 0+/1 (0-18 kg)
Brand	Joie
Model	Spin Safe
Category	Car seat
Safety standard	ECE R44.04
Child weight	0 to 18 kg (birth to about 4 years)
Installation orientation	Rear-facing only
Attachment	ISOFIX + load leg
Seat rotation	Yes, rotation button for installation and removal
Recline positions	5 positions in rear-facing mode
Headrest adjustment	6 positions
Harness	5-point
Infant insert	Yes, for newborns
Side impact protection	Yes, removable and adjustable
Materials	Plastic, metal, fabric
Cover care	Wash in cold water (≤30°C), no bleach, dry in shade
Maintenance	Clean ISOFIX guides regularly
Warranty	See joiebaby.com

Frequently Asked Questions - Spin Safe Joie

What is the maximum child weight for this seat?

The Joie Spin Safe seat is designed for children weighing less than 18 kg (about 4 years or less).

Can this seat be installed facing forward?

No, the seat must always be installed rear-facing in accordance with standard ECE R44.04.

How to check that the ISOFIX installation is correct?

The indicators on the ISOFIX connectors must be completely green. Additionally, the load leg indicator must also be green.

Is the seat compatible with all vehicles?

It is compatible with vehicles equipped with ISOFIX anchor points. Consult your vehicle's manual to check approved positions.

How to adjust the seat recline?

Press the recline adjustment button (fig. 5) to adjust the seat to one of the 5 available positions.

When to use the infant insert?

The infant insert is recommended for newborns to ensure better support and optimal protection.

How to care for the seat cover?

The cover can be washed in cold water (≤30°C), no bleach, and must dry in the shade. Do not iron or wring.

What to do in case of an accident?

After a serious accident, replace the seat immediately, as invisible structural damage may compromise safety.

Can the seat be used with a standard seat belt?

No, this model is designed exclusively for installation with ISOFIX and load leg. Do not use the vehicle's seat belt.

Can the seat be used as a chair outside the car?

No, never use this seat as an ordinary chair. It is designed only for restraint in a vehicle.

USER MANUAL Spin Safe Joie

Congratulations on becoming part of the Joie family! We are so excited to be part of your journey with your little one. While traveling with the Joie spin safe™ child restraint you are using a high quality, fully certified safety Group 0+/1 child restraint. Please carefully read this manual and follow each step to ensure a comfortable ride and best protection for your child.

If vehicle is equipped with ISOFIX, the vehicle lower anchor points may be visible at the vehicle seat crease. See your vehicle owner's manual for exact locations, anchor identification, and requirements for use.

To use this child restraint with the ISOFIX connections according to the UN ECE R44.04 Regulation, the child should weigh under 18kg (approximately 4 years old or under).

Base

Please read all the instructions in this manual before installing and using the product.

IMPORTANT: KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.

Please keep the instruction manual in the storage compartment at the bottom of the base as right figure.

For warranty information, please visit our website at joiebaby.com

Parts List

Please make sure there are no missing parts. Please contact the retailer if anything is missing.

1 Head Support
10 ISOFIX Adjuster Button
2 Seat Pad
11 ISOFIX Connector
3 Buckle
12 Head Support Adjustment Lever
4 Adjustment Webbing
5 Recline Adjustment Button
13 ISOFIX Guides
6 Rotating Button
14 Load Leg
7 Infant Insert
15 Load Leg Indicator
8 Side Impact Shield
16 Load Leg Adjustment Button
9 Shoulder Strap

WARNING

NO child restraint can guarantee full protection from injury in an accident. However, proper use of this child restraint will reduce the risk of serious injury or death to your child.
The child should weight under 18kg (approximately 4 years old or under).
Any support-leg should be in contact with the vehicle floor and any straps restraining the child should be adjusted to the child's body. The straps should not be twisted.
DO NOT install or use this child restraint without following the instructions and warnings in this manual or you may put your child at serious risk of injury or death.
DO NOT make any modifications to this child restraint or use it along with component parts from other manufacturers.
DO NOT use this child restraint if it is damaged or has missing parts.

WARNING

DO NOT have your child in large/oversized clothes when using this enhanced child restraint in baby or toddler mode, because this may prevent your child from being properly and securely fastened by the shoulder harness straps and the crotch strap between the thighs.
The harness must be used correctly, and make sure the lap belt is not above the child's pelvis portion.
DO NOT leave this child restraint unsecured in your vehicle because an 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.
NEVER leave your child unattended with this child restraint.
Please do not use this child restraint if the child restraint has dropped from a significant height, hit the ground at a considerable speed, or has visible signs of damage. We are not responsible to replace if the child restraint has been damaged under these abnormal conditions. A new child restraint will need to be purchased when any of the aforementioned conditions occurs.

WARNING

NEVER install this child restraint on any vehicle seat equipped with safety airbags when used in rear facing mode.
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.
DO NOT use this child restraint as a regular chair as it tends to fall down and could injure the child.
DO NOT use this child restraint without the soft goods.
! The soft goods should not be replaced with any besides the ones recommended by the manufacturer, because the soft goods constitute an integral part of the child restraint performance.
DO NOT put anything other than the recommended soft goods in this child restraint.

WARNING

DO NOT put unsecured items in the vehicle because they can be thrown around and may injure occupants in a sharp turn, sudden stop, or collision.
! Do not place other items on top of the child restraint if it is in the car boot to prevent damage.
Do not allow the child restraint harness or buckles to become trapped or caught in the vehicle seat or door.
DO NOT continue to use this child restraint after it has suffered any violent crash. Replace immediately as there may be invisible structural damage from the crash.
! 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 retailer for issues concerning maintenance, repair and part replacement.

WARNING

! Do not place any objects in the load leg area in front of your base.
DO NOT carry this child restraint with a child in it.
! Frequently check the ISOFIX guides for dirt and clean them if necessary. Reliability can be effected by ingress of dirt, dust, food particles etc.
! DO NOT use any load bearing contact points other than those described in the instructions and marked on the child restraint.
! Correct Installation is only permitted by use of the ISOFIX connectors.
! DO NOT install this child restraint under the following conditions:
1. Vehicle seats with lap belt or 3-point-belt.
2. Vehicle seats facing sideways or rearward with respect to the running direction of the vehicle.
3. Vehicle seats movable 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

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.

For Installation with ISOFIX System

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 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.

The ISOFIX size class for which this device is intended is C,D.

Suitable for Child weighing under 18kg

Mass Group Group 0+/1

Materials Plastics, metal, fabrics

Patent No. Patents pending

Concerns on Installation

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Use the Installation Mode

Installing the Base

see images 6-12

After placing the base on the vehicle seat, pull the load leg downward to floor.

! Insert ISOFIX guides to assist with installation. 4 -1
There are multiple adjustable positions for ISOFIX. Press the ISOFIX adjuster button to extend the ISOFIX.
Make sure that both ISOFIX connectors are securely attached to their ISOFIX anchor points. The colors of the indicators on both ISOFIX connectors should be completely green.
After successfully installing the ISOFIX connectors, press the ISOFIX adjustment buttons again while pushing the seat back until it comes in contact with the vehicle seat back.

After attaching the ISOFIX, pull the load leg downward to floor. When the load leg indicator shows green, the load leg is installed correctly.
! Squeeze the load leg adjustment button, then adjust the load leg length.
The load leg has multiple positions. When the load leg indicator shows red this means the load leg is in the wrong position.
Make sure the load leg is in full contact with the vehicle floor pan. Red means it is installed incorrectly.
! Check to make sure the base is securely installed by pulling on both ISOFIX connectors.
The ISOFIX connectors must be attached and locked onto the ISOFIX anchor points.
The load leg must be installed correctly with green indicator.

Please refer to rear facing mode and recline positions mode in section to use the child restraint.

Removing the base

To remove from the vehicle press the ISOFIX adjuster button 1-1 and pull the base back from the seat.

Then press and release the connectors from the vehicle's ISOFIX.

To prevent damage during transit, press the ISOFIX adjuster button 12-1 and fold the connector completely. 12-2

Recline Adjustment

see images 19-19

Squeeze the recline adjustment button to adjust the child restraint to the proper position. The recline angles are shown as

Please recheck the load leg position after reclining. There are 5 recline positions for rear facing mode.

Use Side Impact Shield

see images 15-16

! Ensure the side impact protection shield is locked in the open position for maximum side impact safety.

1. The side impact can be manually opened as shown on 15
2. The side impact shield opposite the vehicle door can be closed to allow more seating space, if needed. The side closest to the vehicle exterior should always be in the open position. 16

Height Adjustment

for Head Support and Shoulder Harnesses

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1. Please adjust the head support and check if the shoulder harnesses are at the correct height according to
   When used rear facing, the shoulder harness height must be even with child's shoulders.
2. Squeeze the head support adjustment lever, meanwhile pull up or push down on the head support until it snaps into one of the 6 positions. The head support positions are shown as

Using in the Rear Facing Mode

(Rearward Facing Mode/for Child under 18kg /infant - 4 years old)

see images 8-9

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

see images 40-49

1. Press the ISOFIX adjuster button -1 and pull the base back from the vehicle seat to allow more space for rotating the seat.
2. Press the rotating button to rotate for easier side loading/unloading of the child, then rotate back to the rear facing position. 21&22
3. After successfully installing the seat and placing the child in the seat, press the ISOFIX adjuster buttons again while pushing the seat back until it comes in contact with the vehicle seat back.

The ISOFIX connectors must be attached and locked onto the ISOFIX anchor points.
The load leg must be installed correctly with green indicator.

Securing Child

After the child is placed into the seat, check whether the Shoulder Harness Straps are at proper height.

1. Press the webbing adjustment button, while pulling out the shoulder harnesses to the proper length.
2. Unlock the buckle of the harnesses by pressing the red button.

1. Fix the buckles on the both sides of seat to make placing the child more convenient.
2. Use Infant insert is for children's protection. 28

We recommend using the full infant insert while the baby is 0-6 months or until they outgrow the insert. The infant insert increases side impact protection.

Remove the head support portion of the infant insert when the child's head no longer fits comfortably.

Remove the body portion of the infant insert when the infant's shoulders no longer fit comfortably.

Remove the infant insert cushion by detaching the snaps to allow more space when the infant does not fit comfortably. The cushion can be used separately without being attached to the insert to bolster the infant's back for more comfort.

1. Place the child into the child restraint and pass both arms through the harnesses.
   ! After the child is seated, recheck whether the shoulder harnesses are at the proper height.

6. Engage the buckle. Please refer to

7.Pull down the adjustment webbing and adjust it to the proper length to make sure your child is properly secured.
Always keep child secured in harness and properly tightened by removing any slack.

Detach Soft Goods

see images - Press the red button to buckle.

Follow steps 2 - 3 to detach soft goods.

To re-attach the soft goods please repeat the above steps in the reverse step.

Care and Maintenance

! After removing the wedge from the insert, please store it somewhere that the child cannot access it.
Please wash the seat cover and inner padding with cold water under 30^ .
Do not iron the soft goods.
Do not bleach or dry clean the soft goods.
! Do not use undiluted detergents, gasoline or other organic solvent to wash the child restraint or base. It may cause damage to the child restraint.
Do not wring out the seat cover and inner padding to dry. It may leave the seat cover and inner padding with wrinkles.
Please hang dry the seat cover and inner padding in the shade.
Please remove the child restraint and base from the vehicle seat if not in use for a long period of time. Put the child restraint in a cool, dry place where your child cannot access it.
Do not tamper with the harness connectors during cleaning.

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Allison Baby UK Ltd,
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Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15 1UZ