Safety Fix - Car seat Kinderkraft - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Safety Fix Kinderkraft

1. Elements of car seat

A. Headrest holder B. Shoulder belt guide C. Harness shoulder belt D. Shoulder pads E. Buckle pad F. Tilt adjustment knob G. Headrest H. Harness fastening slots

J. Harness buckle K. Harness adjustment button L. Harness adjustment strap M. Top tether buckle N. Top tether strap O. Top tether hook P. ISOFIX attachment R. Cover S. ISOFIX release button

The car seat is designed for children in the weight group from 1 to 3, or with a body weight between 9 kg and 36 kg (approx. from 9 months to 11 years old). Weight group 1: 9 kg – 18 kg In the ISOFIX child restraint system and the top tether strap. Read the instruction manual of the vehicle manufacturer. The safety harness is designed for use only in the case of children in weight group 1. Weight group 2: 15 kg - 25 kg Weight group 3: 22 kg - 36 kg In the case of children in weight groups 2 and 3 (15 kg to 36 kg), the safety harness in the car seat must be removed, and the child must be fastened using the 3-point adult safety belt or 3-point adult safety belt with additional fastening elements, see section 5.4. Read the instruction manual of the vehicle manufacturer.

Please take a few minutes to read this manual to ensure proper safety of the child. Many injuries are caused by reckless and inappropriate use of the seat and they are easy to avoid.

• The seat should be only used placed opposite to the driving direction.

• DO NOT place the child seat in the seats fitted with an active frontal airbag, as it may be dangerous. This does not apply to side airbags.

• In the case of installation of the car seat on the front seat of the car, turn off the airbag or move the vehicle seat back as much as possible (check the instruction manual of the vehicle manufacturer).

• It is recommended to use the seat in the back seats of the car only.

• Guidance on the suitability of the vehicle seat for use with a car seat can be found in the instruction manual of the vehicle manufacturer.

• Suitable for installation only in the approved vehicles fitted with three-point safety belts29 with retractor approved according to UN/ECE Regulation No. 16 or other equivalent standards.

• Note that any straps attaching the child seat to the vehicle must be tight; the restraint harness must fit the child's body and the belt/harness must not be twisted.

• The seat should be replaced if it has been subjected to violent stresses in an accident.

• The seat must not be subject to any modifications.

• The child safety seat should be protected from direct sunlight, otherwise heated parts can burn your child.

• Never leave your child in the seat unattended.

• It should be noted that any bags and other items must be sufficiently secured, in particular on the parcel shelf, as otherwise in the event of a collision this can lead to injury.

• The seat cannot be used without the cover.

• Do not use replacement covers other than those recommended by the manufacturer, since it is an integral part of the safety seat.

• It is recommended to keep the car seat instruction manual for the entire period of its use.

• Do not use anchorages other than those described in the instruction manual and marked in the child seat.

• All rigid items and plastic parts of the child seat must be located and installed in such a way to avoid, under normal operating conditions of the vehicle, blocking by a sliding seat or vehicle door.

• Regularly check the technical condition of the harness, paying special attention to the fasteners/holders, seams and adjustment elements.

• Discontinue use of the car seat if its parts are damaged or loosened after an accident.

• In case of an emergency situation, it is important to quickly unfasten the seat belts. This means that the harness release button is not fully secured; make sure your child knows that s/he is not allowed to play with the buckle.

• Do not use the seat at home. It is not suitable for home use and it should only be used when travelling by car.

• The back of the seat must rest flat against the back of the car seat. Please make sure that the headrest dues not create an unwanted space between the car seat backrest and back seat of the vehicle. Some car headrests constitute an obstacle to the installation of a car seat and must therefore be disassembled first.

• The adult safety belt buckle must not be located too close to the bottom of the child seat armrest. If in doubt about this issue, contact the child seat manufacturer.

• You should give your child a good example and always fasten your belts. An adult with unfastened safety belts may also be a threat to the child.

• Before each trip by car, make sure that the seat is properly secured.

• The car seat must be protected even when not in use. Unattached seat can cause injuries to passengers even during emergency braking.30

4. Securing your child

NOTE The seat cushion (I) should be used for very small children. The cushion improves comfort and provides additional support for very small children. 4.2-1 Adjusting the straps Loosen the harness straps by pressing the release button (K) and pulling the harness as much as possible. Remember! Do not pull the shoulder pads. 4.2-2 Height of the headrest

• In the case of weight group 1, the headrest can be adjusted at five different heights without removing the shoulder strap crossbar, the buckle and the harness. NOTE Adjust shoulder strap height so that the strap enters the car seat backrest just above the child's shoulders. Ensure that the shoulder straps fit well to the child's shoulders.

• The remaining five positions for weight groups 2 and 3 can be adjusted by removing the shoulder strap crossbar, the buckle and the harness (see section 6.1). Press the button on the headrest handle at the top of the seat. The headrest should fit well to the child's head. 4.2-3 Backrest tilt adjustment mechanism The tilt of the safety seat can be adjusted with the knob (F). Increase the angle of inclination by turning the knob to the right, and decrease it by turning the knob to the left, which is illustrated on the knob.

4.3 Securing your child with the harness

• Loosen the harness straps by pressing the button (K) and pulling the harness. Remember! Do not pull the shoulder pads.

• Release the buckle (J) and place the harness straps on the sides of the safety seat. Place your child in the seat.

• Adjust the headrest to the child's height (see section 4.2-2).

• Join two buckle latches to engage them and insert them into the buckle (J) until you hear a “click”.

4.4 Tightening the harness

• Pull the shoulder straps to eliminate play in the hip strap so that the harness lies flat.

• Pull the harness with the harness adjustment strap (L) until the harness lies flat and close to the child's body. Pull the adjustment strap straight (not up or down). NOTE The harnesses hip straps must be placed as low as possible on the child's hips. Make sure that the harness straps are not twisted.

5. Installation in the vehicle

In case of sudden braking or an accident, persons not using seat belts can cause damage to other passengers. Always check the following:

• The seat backrests are locked in the vehicle (i.e. foldable back seat is locked).

• All heavy objects and sharp edges are secured (e.g. on the rear parcel shelf).31

• All passengers fastened their seat belts.

• The safety seat is always protected, even if the child is not in it. Vehicle security Seat covers in some vehicles can be made of soft materials so the safety seat may leave some traces. They can be avoided by placing a blanket or towel under the safety seat.

5.1 Installing the child's seat in weight group 1 (9-18kg) using the ISOFIX child restraint

system and the top tether strap. IMPORTANT The instruction manual of the vehicle manufacturer specifies the location of the ISOFIX attachment points and the top tether strap, and other necessary information regarding the installation of the seat in the car. The user MUST read the instruction manual of the vehicle manufacturer. NOTE Make sure that the 5-point harness in the car seat is installed correctly.

• Press the ISOFIX release button (S) and pull out the ISOFIX attachments (P) as far as possible.

• Grab the seat with both hands and push the two fixing hooks in the back seat.

• When you hear the “click” of each ISOFIX hook, push the seat to the back seat, exerting strong, even pressure on both sides.

• Grab the safety seat and make sure it is securely fastened without play. If it moves and ISOFIX attachments slip out, repeat the previous steps.

• Remove the top tether strap (N), and press the top tether buckle (M) in order to loosen it. The strap must be long enough to allow placing the hook (O) in the attachment point in the back seat.

• Place the top tether hook in the attachment point of the vehicle recommended in the instruction manual of the vehicle manufacturer.

• Pull the other end of the top tether strap in order to tighten it.

• The upper strap is properly tightened, when the green indicator in buckle (M) is visible.

5.2 Installing the child seat in weight group 2 (15-25kg).

• Before installation, remove the seat harness (see section 6.1). Remember: Store the cushion, harness, buckle and pads in a safe place for the future.

• Adjust the headrest to the child's height (see section 4.2-2).

• Place the car seat on the vehicle seat.

• Place the shoulder strap in the guide under the headrest.

• Place your child in the seat and place the vehicle belt under the armrest of the seat.

• Fasten your seat belt and make sure you hear a “click“.

• Tighten the vehicle seat belt by pulling the first section of the hip belt, and then the shoulder belt section. Make sure that the hip belt is stretched as low as possible over the child's hips, placed in the guides and fixed in the buckle. The shoulder belt should be positioned between the shoulder and the neck of the child.

5.3 Installing the child seat in weight group 3 (22-36kg).

• Adjust the headrest to the child's height (see section 4.2-2).

• Installation is carried out similarly as in the case of weight group 2.32

5.4 Installing the car safety seat in weight groups 2 and 3 using the safety belt and extra

• Pull out the ISOFIX anchorages and put them in the ISOFIX attachment points until you hear a “click”.

• Press the ISOFIX release button (S) and pull out the ISOFIX attachments (P) as far as possible.

• Grab the seat with both hands and push the two fixing hooks in the back seat.

• When you hear the “click” of each ISOFIX hook, push the seat to the back seat, exerting strong, even pressure on both sides.

• Grab the safety seat and make sure it is securely fastened without play. If it moves and ISOFIX attachments slip out, repeat the previous steps.

• Fasten your child using the vehicle seat belts. Details are described in the section of the safety seat installation instructions for weight groups 2 and 3 (see sections 5.2 and 5.3).

6.1 Removing 5-point harness with cover

• Pull the harness straps out of the metal buckle.

• Pull the crossbar that holds the shoulder belts through the groove in the shell.

• Pull the shoulder belts out through the holes in the backrest.

• Pull the belt hooks through the holes in bottom of the seat.

• Disassemble the plastic cover on the underside of the seat by unscrewing the screws.

• Remove the crotch belt buckle through the hole in bottom of the seat, then re-assemble the plastic cover with the screws.

• Then remove the cover from the headrest and the seat shell.

6.2 Installing 5-point harness and cover

• After cleaning, place the cover on the shell and the headrest of the seat. Pull the cover over the seat. Fasten the latches on the back.

• Pull the belt latches through the holes in the seat.

• Pull the crotch belt buckle (J) through the hole in the seat.

• Pull shoulder pad straps through the holes in the seat back.

• Pull the metal crossbar through the ends of the shoulder belt pads. Lock the crossbar by placing it in the seat shell.

• Pull the ends of the harness straps through holes in the seat back (as for the shoulder strap pads). Harness straps must pass over the metal crossbar. Then secure the ends of the harness straps in the metal buckle.

• Close the buckle (J), and then check that the harness straps are not twisted.

Use the original cover only, since they are essential for the safety of the seat. NOTE Do not use the seat without the cover.

• The cover can be removed and washed in mild powder using delicate washing program (30°C). Observe the washing instructions on the label placed on the cover. In the case of washing at a temperature above 30°C the colour may fade. The cover may not be spun or tumble dried (which can lead to separation of the material from the lining of the pad).33

• Plastic parts can be cleaned with water and soap. Do not use aggressive cleaning agents (such as solvents).

• The harness can be removed and washed in lukewarm water with soap. Warning! Never remove the fastening hooks from the belts.

1. All Kinderkraft products are covered by a 24-month warranty. The warranty period

starts from the date the product is handed over to the Buyer.

2. The warranty is only valid in the member states of the European Union, excluding

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