Isoplus - Car seat Foppapedretti - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Isoplus Foppapedretti

INDEX pag 21 pag 25 pag 26 pag 26 pag 26 pag 27 pag 27 pag 28 pag 28 pag 29 pag 30 pag 31 Warnings Components Group 1 installation (children from 9 to 18 kg) Removing the car seat from the vehicle Group 2-3 installation (children from 15 to 36 kg) Securing the child in the car seat Converting for groups 2-3 (15-36kg) Removing the harness Group 2 and 3 use (from 15 to 36 kg) Car seat use Maintenance and cleaning Formal guarantee• ENGLISH •

• This restraint device complies with ECE Regulation R44/04 for use with children weighing between 9 and 36 kg.

• WARNING: NEVER leave your child unattended – your child’s safety is your responsibility.

• WARNING: Adult assembly required.

• Read the instructions carefully before use and store them in the special compartment for reuse in future.

• Failure to follow the car seat installation instructions carefully could pose a risk to your baby.

• WARNING:Thechildcarseatmustbettedinaccordancewiththemanufacturer’s instructions. Incorrect installation could be dangerous.

• WARNING: Always ensure that new or occasional users [e.g. grandparents] have read the instructions or been taught the correct installation by someone who has read and understood the instructions.

• WARNING: Always keep this instruction manual with the child car seat, or in the vehicle in which you are carrying the child car seat. Some models of child car seat have a pocket to store the instructions. BEFORE STARTING

• WARNING:Donottthechildcarseatinarearwardfacingposition

• WARNING: Before installing the child car seat ensure that the passenger seat you are using is locked in the upright position.

• WARNING: Do not use the child car seat in the home - it has only been designed to be used in the car.

• WARNING: Do not leave loose/unsecured objects on the back seat of your car or the parcel shelf. They may be dangerous to your child if you are forced to brake suddenly.

WHEN USING THE CHILD CAR SEAT

• WARNING: Make sure that the child car seat is placed somewhere so that rigid items and plastic parts do not become trapped in doors or movable seat units when the seat is in everyday use.

• WARNING: Always use the vehicle’s door child safety lock system, if one is available, to make it impossible for the child to open the car doors from inside.

• WARNING: Allow the child a break during long car journeys and make sure they

don’t get out of the car seat unaided and without supervision.

• WARNING:Thechildcarseatmustbettedsecurelytothepassengerseat.Ensure thatitisnotlooseorwobblyafteryouhavettedit.Ifitisloose,retit.

• WARNING: Ensure that the child car seat is secured to the car seat at all times even when not in use.

• WARNING: The seat cover should not be replaced with any other than the one recommended by the manufacturer, because the cover constitutes an integral part of the restraint performance.

• WARNING: Stop the car at regular intervals to check that the child car seat is in the correct position and that both the car seatbelt AND the child car seat harness (if required) are still fastened and latched.

• WARNING: In the event of an emergency it is important to be able to release the childquickly(asdenedbyBritishStandards).Thismeansthatseatbucklecannotbe fully tamper proof and you should actively discourage your child from playing with or using the buckle.

• WARNING: Do not place anything under the child car seat (e.g. a towel or cushion) as this could affect the performance of the seat in an accident.

• WARNING: Avoid winter clothing bundling Bulky clothing can lead to incorrect harness tightening. In an accident, the child can slip right out of the extra padding - and thus out of the seat. Let the car warm up or cool down prior to placing your child in there if possible. If your child is cold, place a blanket over the top of the harness.

• WARNING: Make sure to properly secure any loose objects, such as luggage or books, in your car as they may cause injuries in the event of an accident. SEAT BELT

• WARNING: NEVER use any load bearing contact points other than those described in these instructions or marked on the child car seat.

• WARNING: Ensure that the lap section of the seatbelt or harness is worn low down, sothatpelvisisrmlyengaged.

• WARNING: Make sure that ALL the passengers in your vehicle have their seatbelts fastened, as unrestrained people can be very dangerous to the child in an accident.

• WARNING: NEVER use a seatbelt routing scheme that differs from these instructions.

• WARNING: The lap and diagonal seatbelt must be used at all times when your child is in the child car seat.

• WARNING: Make sure that there are no twists in the seatbelt.

• WARNING: Do not place luggage on the parcel shelf without securing it: in the event of an accident it could cause serious damage to passengers. WARNINGS• ENGLISH •

• WARNING: Do not leave your child in the child car seat while parked in direct sunlight or on a hot day.

• WARNING: Do not subject the child car seat to prolonged direct sunlight as this may bedangerousforyourchild(themetalandplasticttingscouldbecomehot)and may cause the fabric to fade. You can reduce this problem by covering the child car seat with a sheet when not in use. SECOND HAND OR DAMAGED CHILD CAR SEATS AND SEATBELTS

• WARNING: Never buy a second hand child car seat. It may have unseen damage.

• WARNING: The manufacturer only guarantees this product when the original owner uses it.

• WARNING: You MUST replace the child car seat and your vehicles seatbelts if they become badly worn or amaged.

• WARNING: You MUST replace the child car seat if it is involved in an accident it may have unseen damage and may not protect your child as well as it should. At the very least send the child car seat to your retailer for inspection, together with the accident report. Group 1 (UNIVERSAL ISOFIX). IMPORTANT NOTICE:

1. This is a “UNIVERSAL ISOFIX” child restraint device for group 1 (9-18 kg) for use in

vehicles with an ISOFIX anchoring system, and a “Universal/Semi-Universal” device for group 2 and 3 (15-36 kg). Approved in compliance with Regulation No. 44/04, it is suitable for general use in vehicles and is compatible with most, but not all, passenger seats.

2. To use a UNIVERSAL ISOFIX system, it is necessary to read the vehicle manual before

proceeding with the installation. The vehicle manual will indicate which passenger seats are compatible with the size class of the UNIVERSAL ISOFIX-approved car seat.

3. Thisrestraintdevicehasbeenclassiedas“Universal”accordingtostricterapproval

criteria than previous models that do not have this notice.

4. The mass group and the ISOFIX size class for which the device can be used are:

GROUP 1, class B1 for 9-18 kg.

5. If in doubt, contact the manufacturer of the child restraint device, or the retailer.

WARNING!Ingroup1thecarseat mustbexedto thepassengerseatonly using theISOFIXlowerattachments andtheTopTetherbelt,xedtotheanchoringpoint provided by the manufacturer.

Consult the vehicle manual to check that the ISOFIX category B1 car seats are suitable for your car. Group 2-3 (SEMI-UNIVERSAL). IMPORTANT NOTICE: Installation with the ISOFIX connectors and vehicle 3-point seat belt;

1. This is a SEMI-UNIVERSAL approved child restraint device according to ECE

Regulation R44/04, and is only compatible with vehicles included in the “vehicle list”.

2. Only suitable for use in vehicles equipped with 3-point static or retractor seat belts,

approved according to regulation UN/ ECE no.16 or other equivalent standards.

3. If in doubt, contact the manufacturer of the child restraint device, or the retailer.

Group 2-3 (UNIVERSAL). IMPORTANT NOTICE: Installation with the vehicle 3-point seat belt.

1. This is a “Universal” child restraint device, approved according to Regulation No.

2. Perfect compatibility is more easily achieved in cases where the vehicle manufacturer

states in the instruction manual that the vehicle allows a “Universal” child restraint device to be installed for the age group in question.

3. Thisrestraintdevicehasbeenclassiedas“Universal”accordingtostricterapproval

criteria than previous models that do not have this notice.

4. Only suitable for use in vehicles equipped with 3-point static or retractor seat belts,

approved according to regulation UN/ ECE no.16 or other equivalent standards.

5. If in doubt, contact the manufacturer of the child restraint device, or the retailer.

6. Headrest adjustment handle

7. Diagonal belt guide

8. 5-point seat belt

11. Shoulder strap adjustment belt

12. Lever to recline the seat

13. Compartment for manual / Top

INSTALLING THE CAR SEAT IN THE VEHICLE Group 1 installation (children from 9 to 18 kg) - See gure “1a, 1b, 1c” a. Pull lever “A” (16) outwards and, keeping it pulled, fully extend the ISOFIX connector “B” (5), until it stops. Release the lever and make sure that the ISOFIX connector is locked in the extended position. Repeat this process on both connectors of the car seat. Open up the container compartment door (13) on the rear side and pull out the Top Tether belt (4) completely, unhooking the carabiner. Close the container compartment door again. b. AligntheISOFIXconnectorswiththeanchoringpointsxedtothevehiclepassenger seat and press until you hear a “click”. The indicator (14) on both brackets will turn green,conrmingthattheyhaveattached.Checkthatbothbracketsareattached correctly. Push the car seat towards the passenger seat, making sure that both ISOFIX connectors are extended in the same position. c. Attach the Top Tether to the appropriate anchoring point indicated by the symbol: Tighten the Top Tether belt until the indicator turns green. The Top Tether belt must pass over the backrest of the vehicle passenger seat, it must never pass over the headrest. If necessary, lift up or remove the headrest from the passenger seat. Note: before use, check that the ISOFIX connectors are correctly attached on both sides, when pulling the car seat, they must not detach. REMOVING THE CAR SEAT FROM THE VEHICLE LoosentheTopTetherbelttoreducethexingtension.Unhookthebeltanchoring carabiner. Slide button (15) to release the connectors from the vehicle’s ISOFIX anchoring device. Remove the car seat from the vehicle. INSTALLING THE CAR SEAT IN THE CAR Group 2-3 installation (children from 15 to 36 kg)

• Group 2-3 (SEMI-UNIVERSAL). Follow the installation for the group 1 ISOFIX anchoring system, WITHOUT using the Top Tether belt.

• Group 2-3 (UNIVERSAL). It is possible to install the car seat with the vehicle’s 3-point seat belt only, WITHOUT using the ISOFIX connectors and WITHOUT the Top Tether belt. Follow just the installation steps with the vehicle’s 3-point seat belt, see “Group 2 and 3 use (from 15 to 36 kg)”.• ENGLISH •

SECURING THE CHILD IN THE CAR SEAT The ISOPLUS car seat can be used with the following weight groups: group 1 (from 9 to 18 kg) - the 5-point harness supplied with the car seat is used. group 2-3 (from 15 to 36 kg) - the harness supplied with the car seat is removed and the vehicle’s 3-point seat belt is used. Group 1 (from 9 to 18 kg) - HARNESS - See gure “2a, 2b” Loosening the harness: press the adjustment button A and at the same time grasp the straps (chest belts) in the lower part, below the chest protector padding, and pull them forwards to loosen them. IMPORTANT: Do not pull on the straps by gripping the chest protector padding. Press the red button on the central buckle to unclip the straps and place them to the side of the car seat; you can secure the ends of the buckle with the elastic loops located on the sides of the seat. Place the child in the car seat. Slide the straps over the child’s shoulders and bring together the two ends/tabs of the straps to make a single connector. Insert the connector into the central buckle until you hear a “click”. Tightening the harness: Pull the harness adjustment strap so as to tighten it properly against the body of the child. The harness is correctly tightened when the gap between theharnessandthechildisnogreaterthanthethicknessofyournger(1cm). NOTE: check that the buckle is secured by tugging the shoulder and waist straps. CONVERTING FOR GROUPS 2-3 (15-36kg) It is recommended that you use the 5-point harness for as long as possible. If you remove the booster cushion this could allow you to use the seat in group l congurationforlonger. Whenyourchildhasoutgrownthegroup1(9-18kg)congurationandyouwishtouse the seat for a child in either group 2 (15 - 25kg) or group 3 (22-36kg) then you will need to remove the child car seats integral 5-point harness.

REMOVING THE HARNESS - See gure “3a, 3b, 3c, 3d” Completely loosen the shoulder straps, see paragraph “loosening the harness” (Group 1). Pull the handle on the headrest and, keeping it pulled, raise or lower the headrest, adjusting it according to the child’s height. Press the red button on the central buckle to release the shoulder straps. Unhook the press studs on the sides of the backrest fabric, place the shoulder straps on thebackofthefabric.Placethebuckletipsontheseatsides,inthelowerpart(g3b). Position the backrest fabric correctly and attach the press studs. Remove the buckle protection padding and store it in a safe place or place it behind the backrest fabric, with the chest straps. Lift up the seat cover fabric, pulling it out of the harness adjustment device and lift up the inner padding, pulling it out of the harness adjustment device, pulling carefully and gently. Unthread the buckle inwards from the slots in the fabric and padding, open up the container compartment door and put the buckle back inside. Close the compartment. Reposition the internal padding correctly on the seat. Repositiontheseatliningcorrectly, tting the fabric aroundtheharness adjustment device. Reposition the lining correctly along the outer edge of the car seat. Group 2 and 3 use (from 15 to 36 kg) Place the car seat on the vehicle’s passenger seat in a forward-facing position. Pass the diagonal part of the 3-point seat belt behind the headrest of the car seat and through the red diagonal belt guide (A) 3e located on the lower part of the headrest, on the retractor side. Place your child in the car seat. Attach the 3-point belt to the vehicle’s buckle and pass the lap belt through the red “lap belt guides” (15), making sure that the lower end of the diagonal belt also passes through the lap belt guide on the buckle side. Pull the diagonal part of the belt towards the retractor so that the belt is taut and adherestothechestandlegsofthechild.Seegure“3e”. Make sure that it is installed correctly.

Adjusting the headrest and harness heigh Group 1 (9-18 kg) To adjust the chest straps and the headrest into the correct position, pull out the handle (6) on the headrest and, keeping it pulled, raise or lower the headrest (1) adjusting it according to the child’s height. Ensure that the straps are positioned just above the child’s shoulders and that there is a spaceofabout1cm”,Seegure“2b” CAUTION: Loosen the harness before you adjust the headrest (for more details see ”Loosening the harness”. Group 2/3 (15-36 kg) - See gure “4” To adjust the headrest into the correct position, pull out the handle (6) on the headrest and, keeping it pulled, raise or lower the headrest (1) adjusting it according to the child’s height. Theheadrestmustbeadjustedsothatthereisaspacetwongerswidebetweenthe headrest and your child’s shoulders. Reclining the seat - See gure “5” In Group 1 (9-18 kg) the seat of the car seat can be reclined in 4 different positions, from the vertical position to the most reclined one.

WARNING: In the Group 2 (15-25 kg) and in the Group 3 (22-36 kg) the seat of the car

seat can be reclined only in 1 position, Vertical position (1). Others positions are not allowed. Press the adjustment handle located under the front of the car seat and, holding it down, pull or push the seat forwards or backwards. Release the handle when the seat is in the desired position and make sure that it is locked correctly; you will hear a “click” when the seat has attached.

Remove the car seat lining Remove the lining fabric of the seat by sliding it along the outer edge of the seat, pulling gently. Remove the fabric from the harness adjustment device, from the diagonal belt guide. To replace the lining, follow the reverse procedure. Make sure you have inserted the fabric correctly along the outer edge of the seat. Cleaning The lining can be machine washed at a temperature not exceeding 30°C, using a mild detergent. Follow the washing instructions on the label. Do not tumble dry, as the padding may come off the fabric. Do not expose the lining to sunlight for prolonged periods; when the car seat is not in use, cover it or place it in the boot. The plastic parts can be washed with a damp cloth and mild soap.

The contents of this document as stated below will come into effect as from 01.01.2005 and replace, on every account and in full, any previous message referring to the guarantee provided by Foppa Pedretti S.p.A. FORMAL GUARANTEE Foppa Pedretti S.p.A. the head office of which is located at n. 11 Via Volta, Grumello del Monte (Italy), guarantees directly to the Consumer that this brand new product is free of faults with regard to the materials, design and manufacture and that it complies with the characteristics as declared by the manufacturer. This formal guarantee is valid in all Member Countries of the European Union and it neither excludes nor limits the Consumer’s rights in accordance with mandatory measures provided for by the law with regard to the Retailer of the Product. To take advantage of this formal guarantee, the Consumer must return the faulty product to the Retailer, presenting to the same the proof of purchase of the Product which must clearly show the Retailer’s address, the date of purchase of the Product with the Retailer’s stamp and signature and an indication of the Product itself or, alternatively, the receipt which must not have been altered and which must clearly show the same information as that referred to above. The manufacturer’s formal guarantee is valid for twelve (12) months from the date of purchase of the Product. During this period, Foppa Pedretti S.p.A. will repair or replace the faulty product, at its own discretion. The formal guarantee is granted to the end buyer of the Product (Consumer) and it neither excludes nor limits the mandatory rights of the Consumer as provided for by the law and/or the rights that the Consumer may have with regard to the Dealer/Retailer of the Product.

EXCLUSIONS TO THE FORMAL

GUARANTEE. The formal guarantee is excluded in the case of damage caused to the Product for the following reasons: if the product is used in a way that does not comply with the information contained in the use and assembly instruction sheet, if the product is knocked or dropped, if the Product is exposed to humidity or extreme heat or environmental conditions, or to sudden changes in the same, corrosion, oxidization, unauthorized alterations or repairs to the Product, repairs using unauthorised spare parts, improper use, improper maintenance or failure to carry out the same, improper maintenance compared to the information given on the use and assembly instruction sheet, incorrect assembly, accidents, damage caused by food or drink, damage caused by chemical products, cases of force majeure. In any case, Foppa Pedretti S.p.A. declines all responsibility for damage caused to persons or to property, other than the Product, when such damage is caused by a failure to comply with the instructions/advice/warnings cont a ined in the manua l or, alternatively, in the use and assembly instruction sheet provided with each Product for the owner/user. (Purely as an example, in the case of a cot : “Check your baby constantly. Make sure that the sheets and blankets do not cover the baby’s head…”). Furthermore, Foppa Pedretti S.p.A. declines all responsibility for damage to persons and to property when the breakage of its products is due to a deterioration in the components of the Product that are subject to wear. All the components of the Product made of plastic are considered to be components subject to wear.• FRANÇAIS • • FRANÇAIS •

Semi-Universal approved to ECE-R44.04 for use in the vehicles listed in the vehicle application list. Please note that this list undergoes ongoing revision procedures, with changes and additions of vehicles accordingly. The up to date list can be consulted on our web site: www. foppapedretti.it INFORMATION Please consult with the vehicle manufacturer regarding access to ISOFIX points. DO NOT USE ON A PASSENGER SEAT WITH A FRONT AIRBAG CHECK

WARNING: before purchasing, consult the vehicle Use and Maintenance Guide to

ensure the ISOFIX anchor is present, as this could be an optional.4

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Car manufacturer Model 1st year of production Approved seats18 Car manufacturer Model 1st year of production Approved seats19 Car manufacturer Model 1st year of production Approved seats20 Importato da: | Imported by: Foppa Pedretti S.p.A. Via A. Volta, 11 - 24064 Grumello del Monte, Bergamo - Italy tel +39 035.830497 fax 39 035.831283 www.foppapedretti.it Isoplus Lista veicoli R1