TicToc - Stroller Foppapedretti - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL TicToc Foppapedretti

J. Seat extension buon K. Closing lever L. Rear wheels M. Basket N. Viewing window O. “Canopy adjustment” lever P. Parking brake Q. Closing system (K+R) R. Handlebar adjustment lever S. Backrest adjustment lever Important note: the images and instrucons contained in this handbook refer to one version of the stroller; some components and funcons described herein may vary according to the version of the stroller you have purchased.

CAUTION: make sure that the child, and any other children, are at a safe distance away when carrying out this step. The moving parts of the stroller must not for any reason come into contact with the child’s body. FRAME OPENING (g. 1. 2, 3, 4) Press the folding lock buon “a”. Press the buon “b” (1) and extend the handlebar unl its opens completely (2). Li the handlebar unl the chassis opens completely. A click will indicate that is has been fastened (g. 2). Rotate the seat support to the horizontal posion, as shown in the gure. A click will indicate that is has been fastened (g. 4). CAUTION: before use, make sure that all the locking mechanisms are correctly engaged. INSTALL FRONT WHEELS (g. 5) Right wheel (R): Insert the end bushing into the slot situated in the center of the wheel block, , with the locking lever facing outwards . A click will indicate that it is inserted correctly. Le wheel (L): Insert the end bushing into the slot situated in the center of the wheel block, , with the locking lever facing outwards. A click will indicate that it is inserted correctly. Check that both the wheels have been fastened correctly, if they are pulled downwards they should not be released. Removing the front wheels (g. 6): Press the steel buon “b” front wheel released. REAR WHEELS Fing the rear wheels (g. 7): Insert the wheel pin in the hole, a click will indicate it has been fastened in place. Make sure that the wheel has been secured correctly, it should not come away when it is pulled outwards. Removing the rear wheels (g. 8): Pull the metal lever “a” on the wheel hub and, at the same me, remove the wheel. FASTENING THE SEAT (for use as a pushchair) Fing the seat (g. 9, 10): to t the seat, place it in the posion shown in the gure 22. Line up and insert the plasc connectors of the seat in the slots provided on the pushchair chassis. Press unl a click is heard indicang that it has been fastened correctly.

WARNING: Before use, always check that both the seat supports are fastened correctly to the chassis. When the seat is

lied upwards, it must not detach from the chassis. Removing the seat (g. 11): press buon “a” on both sides and remove the seat by liing it. REVERSIBLE SEAT (g. 12) Remove the seat by liing it, see the paragraph “Install the seat”. Posion the seat so that it is forward facing or parent-facing. Replace the seat on the chassis of the pushchair, see the paragraph “ng the seat” for correct assembly.

FITTING THE BUMPER BAR

Fing the bumper bar (g. 13, 14, 15): li up the two aachment points for the handlebar, a CLICK will indicate that they are locked. Line the bumper bar up with the slots and press on both sides. A click indicates that it has been fastened correctly. Removing the bumper bar (g. 16): press buon “a” on both sides of the bumper bar and at the same me pull to remove it. Opening the bumper bar on just one side (g. 17): press buon “a” on one side of the bumper bar and pull to open it like a gate. IMPORTANT: when the stroller is in use, the armrest must always be used and locked in posion; if the armrest is removed, check that the armrest supports are lied up and locked properly in the vercal posion. ASSEMBLY33

Removing the hood (g. 18, 19): fasten the hood support to both sides of the chassis. Fing the hood (g. 20): pull and release the hood support from both sides of the chassis. FITTING THE PUSHCHAIR RAINCOVER (g. 21) Fit the raincover over the hood. Fasten the edges at the back of the raincover using the Velcro tabs. Fasten the front of the raincover to the chassis of the pushchair using the press studs. STORAGE BASKET (g. 22) Disassembly: The basket is xed to the lower part of the frame with a zip: to remove it, unzip on both sides. The basket should be emped before folding the pushchair. Assembly: repeat this process in reverse order. USE HOW TO OPEN THE PUSHCHAIR (g. 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28) Press the folding lock buon “A”. Press the buon “b” (1) and extend the handlebar unl its opens completely (2). Li the handlebar unl the chassis opens completely. A click will indicate that is has been fastened (g 24).

WARNING: Before use, pull the seat upwards to check that it has been fastened correctly to the chassis.

Li up the seat unl you hear a CLICK (g. 25). Li up the lever “b” and at the same me push the backrest upwards unl you hear a CLICK, this will indicate that it is in place correctly. Li up the protecve armrest. A click will indicate that it is locked (g. 27).

WARNING: Before use, pull the seat upwards to check that it has been fastened correctly to the chassis. Before using the

stroller, make sure it is opened properly and the mechanisms are properly locked (g. 28). IMPORTANT: when the stroller is in use, the armrest must always be used and locked in posion; if the armrest is removed, check that the armrest supports are lied up and locked properly in the vercal posion (g. 29). TO ADJUST THE HANDLEBAR (g. 30) Press the buon “b” and extend the handlebar to the desired posion. Make sure that the handlebar is properly locked in the new posion. TO REGULATE THE BACKREST (g. 31) Li the regulang lever “a” located behind the backrest and recline the backrest to the required posion. Release the lever and make sure the backrest is secured in posion. WARNING (g. 32): For babies under 6 months of age, the backrest must only be in the fully reclined, horizontal posion at all mes. TO DIRECT THE FRONT WHEEL (g. 33) Push the stroller forwards to direct the front wheels longitudinally. Move the lever “1” downwards to acvate the swivel movement, or upwards to lock the swivel movement. PARKING BRAKE (g. 34) To apply the brake: Press the brake lever, push the pushchair forward gently to ensure the brake has been applied correctly. To release the brake: li the lever. FOOTREST ADJUSTMENT (g. 35) Press buons “a” and adjust the footrest in the required posion.34

• ENGLISH • • ENGLISH • ADJUSTING THE HOOD (g. 36, 37, 38, 39) The hood can be adjusted to 3 dierent heights. Press the buon “a” on the back of the hood (g. 36), on both sides, and raise or lower the hood to posion it at the desired height. Make sure that the hood is locked in the new posion at both sides. Unfold the hood according to your needs, to protect the child from sunlight. CAUTION: babies’ skin is very delicate. NEVER leave baby under direct sunlight. Always make sure that the hood has been adjusted correctly. SAFETY HARNESS Apply the brake before placing your baby in the pushchair (g. 40). IMPORTANTE:

• If baby is less than 6 months old, the harness belts must be inserted through the lower slots (g. 41).

• If the child is over 6 months, the chest straps must be inserted into upper slot of backrest. (g. 41, g. 42, g. 43).

• The chest straps must be inserted into the slots at the same height (g. 44). Release the buckle (g. 45): press buon “1” and remove the components Place your child in the stroller and adjust the harness to t him/her (g. 46). Fasten the buckle (g. 47): insert component “b1” into component “a1”, insert component “b2” into component “a2”, a click will indicate that they are aached correctly. Place component “a2” on top of component “a1”, place the buckle component “c”, as shown in the image, on top of the component “a1-a2” a click will indicate that it is aached correctly.

WARNING: Never use the crutch strap without the lap belt.

WARNING: for babies under 6 months of age, the backrest must be only in the fully reclined, horizontal posion at all

The seat can be oriented facing forwards or facing the parent. Seat oriented facing forwards (g. 48). Before folding the stroller, ensure that:

• The footrest must be in the horizontal posio (g.49, g. 50);

• The hood must be set in the lowest posion;

• The canopy is closed back up (g. 51);

• The handle must be adjusted to the least-extended posion;

• The front wheels are in swivel mode. Push the stroller forwards to direct the front wheels longitudinally. Press the seat backrest adjustment lever and fold the backrest down towards the seat (g. 52). Press buon “b” and adjust the handlebar to the least extended posion, release the buon. Move the buon “a”, as shown in the image 53, and at the same me press the buon “b”, extend the handlebar slightly and keeping the buon “a” and the buon “b” pressed down at the same me, push the handlebar rmly forwards as shown in gure to fold up the frame, then release the buons. Make sure it is closed properly (g. 53). Seat oriented facing the parent (g 54) Folding the stroller (g. 55, g. 56, g. 57, g. 58). Make sure it is closed properly (g. 58). USE35

• ENGLISH • • ENGLISH • USE THE STROLLER CAN BE WHEELED ALONG LUGGAGE-STYLE WHEN CLOSED (g. 59) Pull the stroller backwards to turn the front wheels lengthwise. Adjust the handlebar to its widest posion, see paragraph “Adjusng the handlebar”. Fold up the stroller, see paragraph “Stroller closure”.

USING THE TRAVEL SYSTEM ACCESSORIES

The TicToc pushchair can be used with the following travel system accessories, TicToc carrycot and TicToc infant car seat. Remove the seat from the chassis (see the paragraph “Fing the seat”). Engage the stroller parking brake (g. 34). USING THE INFANT CAR SEAT AND CARRYCOT TRAVEL SYSTEM ACCESSORIES (g. 60, 61) IMPORTANT: the travel system accessories must be secured to the chassis only in the parent facing.

• Li up the handle, a click will indicate that it is locked in the vercal posion. Make sure that it is locked.

• Press the boom of the carrycot downwards to raise the sides of the carrycot.

• Open the ZIP on the side (g. 62).

• Pull the frame support brackets towards the outside of the carrycot, using the straps, unl they lock into the 4 clips.

• Make sure that the brackets are locked into the 4 clips (g. 63, 64).

• Fold the fabric, aach the velcro as shown in the gure, secure on the side with the ZIP. Make sure that the fabric is properly secured with the zip and that there are no openings along the side (g. 65).

• Place the maress inside the carrycot (g. 66).

ADJUSTING THE HANDLE/HOOD

Press the side buons and adjust the handle to the new posion, release the buons and make sure that it is locked (g.67, 68). COVER Fix the cover along the sides, aach the aps with the Velcro (g. 69). Li up the front fabric ap of the cover for added protecon, aach the press studs (g. 70).

• Open the ZIP on the side and li up the fabric along the side on the inside (g. 74);

• Grasp the belt and, pulling towards the inside of the carrycot, release the support bracket from the clips and close it towards the inside of the carrycot. Repeat this process also on the second support bracket (g. 75, 76).

• Place the cover on the frame and aach the aps with the Velcro along the sides (g. 78). CARRYCOT COMPONENT Fing the accessory: Align the coupling device of the carrycot and press downwards, a click will indicate that the carrycot has aached correctly to the stroller frame. Make sure that the accessory has been fastened correctly on both sides. (g. 79).

WARNING: Before use, always make sure that the accessory has been secured correctly. When the accessory is lied

upwards it must not detach from the pushchair chassis. Removal of carrycot: PRESS the buons “a”, on both sides, and remove the carrycot by liing it up using the handle (g. 81, 82).36

Fing the adapter (g. 83): Align and insert the right and le adapter into their housing on the stroller frame. Press unl a click is heard indicang that the adapter has been secured correctly.

WARNING: Before use, always make sure that both the adapters have been secured correctly to the chassis. When lied

they must not detach from the chassis. Removing the adapters (g. 87): press buon “a” to remove the adapter. Fing the accessory (g. 84, 85): Align the coupling device of the car seat and press downwards, a click will indicate that the carrycot has aached correctly to the stroller frame. Make sure that the accessory has been fastened correctly on both sides.

WARNING: Before use, always make sure that the accessory has been secured correctly. When the accessory is lied

upwards it must not detach from the pushchair chassis. Removal of car seat (g. 86): Put the car seat handle in the upright posion, pressing the buons on the side. See the manual supplied with the car seat. With one hand, grasp the car seat handle and, with the other, press buon “A” alternately on both upper sides of the car seat and remove the car seat by liing it using the handle. USE37

WARNING! Check the carrycot regularly and make sure that there are no damaged or worn parts. Replace the carrycot if there are damaged parts. Lining

• The fabric parts can be washed following the instrucons on the washing label.

• Clean the fabric with water, a mild soap and a sponge.

• Never use abrasive or ammonia, bleach or white spirit-based cleaning products.

• Clean the fabric with a brush rather than washing it.

• Do not store the product if it is sll wet and do not leave it in humid environments since mildew may form.

• Store the product in a dry place.

• Protect the product against weather agents, water, rain or snow; moreover, connuous and prolonged exposure to sunlight can cause changes in the colour of many materials.

• It is recommended to wash the lining separately from other items.

• Follow the lining washing instrucons on the labels.

• Dry the texle lining completely before using or storing it.

• To prevent formaon of mildew, it is advisable to air the carrycot periodically. PRODUCT MAINTENANCE

• This pushchair requires a minimum amount of regular maintenance.

• The lifeme of the pushchair will be increased if the moving parts are lubricated and it will also make the opening and folding operaons easier.

• If any of the parts of the pushchair should become s or dicult to operate, apply a small quanty of spray lubricant, for example WD 40. Do not use oil or grease. The WD 40 should not be used to lubricate the removable wheels. If necessary, the wheels must be removed and cleaned with a so, dry cloth.

• Check the locking mechanisms, the brakes, the wheels, the harnesses, the levers, the seat regulators, the joints and the securing devices regularly to make sure that they are fastened correctly and in good operang order.

• The wheels are subject to wear and should be replaced if necessary.

• Carry out a careful inspecon to check the pushchair is in good operang condion aer 18 months of use, aer a long period of storage and before using it for another baby.

• Clean the fabric with water, neutral detergent and a sponge. Clean the fabric using warm water, a sponge and a neutral detergent.

• The plasc and metal parts can be cleaned with warm water, a sponge and a neutral detergent.

• Never use abrasive products for cleaning or ammonia based products, bleach or turpenne. PRODUCT MAINTENANCE38

• ENGLISH • • ENGLISH • WARNING

• IMPORTANT – READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

• WARNING: THIS PRODUCT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR RUNNING OR SKATING.

• WARNING: A CHILDS SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

• WARNING:! PEnsure that all the locking devices are engaged before use.

• WARNING: Always keep child in view when in stroller.

• WARNING: This product is suitable for child from birth up to 22 kg or 4 years whichever comes rst.

• For babies under 6 months of age, only use the pushchair with the backrest fully reclined or t the travel system accessory using the adapters provided.

• If the pushchair is used with the accessory, make sure it has been fastened correctly.

• WARNING: If the pushchair is used with the travel system accessory, make sure it has been fastened correctly.

• For new born baby, do not recline seat back to sing posion (should be in full reclining posion) as the baby doesn’t have ability to control its head.

• WARNING: Use seat belt, avoid serious injury from falling or sliding out Always.

• WARNING: Ensure your child wears a correctly ed and adjusted harness at all mes.

• Verify regularly that the safety belts are correctly fastened, not damaged or frayed.

• WARNING: Only one child for one stroller.

• WARNING: This product is not suitable for running or skang.

• WARNING: Check that the seat unit aachment devices are correctly engaged before use.

• WARNING: Do not place or hang parcels, bags or accessories on any part of the stroller including the handle. Failure to comply with this warning may cause , hazardous, unstable condions to exist.

• WARNING: Always make sure that the brake is engaged when posioning the child into the stroller seat or taking him/her out.

• WARNING: Always use the parking brake, even when standing sll for only a few moments.

• WARNING: When parking check if the brake is properly engaged by moving forward/rearward the stroller. WARNING39

• ENGLISH • • ENGLISH • WARNING

• WARNING: Never fold the stroller, not even partly, when your child is in it.

• CARE: Your pushchair has been designed to meet safety standards and with correct use and maintenance will give many years of trouble free performance.

• A basket is provided for the carriage of 3 kg of goods, evenly distributed.

• The product must be assembled by an adult.

• Only the minder can operate the recline adjuster.

• Never use the stroller if any part of it is damaged or any component is missing.

• Do not allow children to play with or hang onto the stroller.

• This vehicle requires regular maintenance by the user.

• Do not use replacement parts or accessories other than those approved by the supplier as they may render the pushchair unsafe.

• Any load applied to the handle and/or the backrest and/or laterally to the product can compromise the stability of the product.

• Do not overload this pushchair with addional children, goods or accessories. Bags and other items must not be hung from the handle.

• Ensure all users are familiar with the products operaon. It should always open and fold easy. If it does not, do not force the mechanism - stop and read the instrucons.

• Do not use your pushchair in a manner for which it is not designed.

• Do not allow your child to climb unassisted into, play with or hang onto your pushchair.

• Hold on to your pushchair when close to moving road vehicles or trains. Even with the brake on the draught from the vehicle may move the pushchair.

• Exercise cauon when mounng or dismounng a kerb.

• Remove your children and fold the pushchair when ascending or descending stairs or escalators.

• Ensure the folded pushchair is stored away from children so that it does not fall and cause injury.

• Do not use replacement parts or accessories, e.g. child seats, bags, hooks, trays, rain covers etc. other than those approved by the supplier, they may render the pushchair unsafe.

• Never carry a second child on your pushchair.

• Do not use any plaorms or aachments that allow transportaon of the child.

• The chassis is strong but will weaken should the back wheels be bumped down stairs or kerbs. connual impact will cause damage.

• If your child wears hard shoes these might damage the so fabric.

• Storing a damp pushchair will encourage mildew to form.

• Aer exposure to damp condions, dry o with a so cloth, open fully and allow to dry thoroughly before storing.

• Store your pushchair in a dry, safe place.

• Do not leave the pushchair in sunlight for prolonged periods - some fabrics may fade.

• For car seats used in conjuncon with a chassis, this vehicle does not replace a cot or a bed. Should your child need to sleep, then it should be placed in a suitable pram body, cot or bed. The infant car seat is not designed for long periods of sleep.. CARRY COT

• WARNING: DO NOT USE IF ANY PART OF THE CARRY COT IS BROKEN, TORN OR MISSING.

• WARNING: YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR BABY’S SAFETY.

• WARNING: Never leave child unaended. Always keep baby under supervision when he is in the carrycot.

• WARNING: This product is suitable only for a child who cannot sit up unaided, roll over and cannot push itself up on its hands and knees. Maximum weight of the child: 9Kg.

• WARNING: Suitable for children under 6 months of age.

• WARNING: Make sure that all the locking devices have been fastened correctly before use.

• Do not use spare parts or accessories other than those supplied or approved by the manufacturer, as they may make the product unsafe.

• Make sure that everyone using the product is familiar with how it works.

• WARNING - It is dangerous to bring the product close to heat sources (gas or electric appliances), which can create re hazards.

• Before liing or transporng the carrycot, check that the carrying handle is in a vercal posion and correctly aached on both sides.

• Before use, make sure that the crib is correctly assembled, the internal support brackets must be aached to the 4 clips.

• Before use, make sure that the lining is correctly assembled on the frame, and that the internal support brackets are correctly aached to the clips on the boom of the carrycot.

• To avoid injuries, make sure that the child is at a safe distance away when opening and closing the carrycot.

• The handles and the boom of the crib must be inspected regularly to check for signs of wear and damage.

• When the child is in the carrycot, their head must never be lower than their body.

• Do not add maresses other than the one supplied with the carrycot or approved by the manufacturer.

• RISK OF SUFFOCATION: the carrycot could p over on so surfaces and suocate the child. NEVER place the carrycot on beds, sofas or other so surfaces.

• Check regularly that the crib is intact, do not use if a part is damaged, worn or missing.

• Only use the spare parts approved by the manufacturer. RAINCOVER WARNING!

• Use under an adult surveillance.

• When in use make sure the rain cover does not come in contact with the face of the child as it may cause suocaon

• Don’t use the raincover on the product without a hood that can hold it.

• Never leave rain covers on indoors, in a hot atmosphere or near a heat source as the baby could overheat.

• Do not use on products other than those recommended by the Manufacturer.

• Hand wash at 30° C. Footmu “TicToc” oponal, sold separately. WARNING41

• ENGLISH • • ENGLISH • WARNING The contents of this document as stated below will come into eect as from 01.01.2005 and replace, on every account and in full, any previous message referring to the guarantee provided by Foppa Pedre S.p.A. FORMAL GUARANTEE Foppa Pedre S.p.A. the head oce 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 characteriscs 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, presenng 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 indicaon of the Product itself or, alternavely, the receipt which must not have been altered and which must clearly show the same informaon as that referred to above. The formal guarantee is valid for twelve (12) months from the date of purchase of the Product. During this period, Foppa Pedre S.p.A. will repair or replace the faulty product, at its own discreon. 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 informaon contained in the use and assembly instrucon sheet, if the product is knocked or dropped, if the Product is exposed to humidity or extreme heat or environmental condions, or to sudden changes in the same, corrosion, oxidizaon, unauthorized alteraons 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 informaon given on the use and assembly instrucon sheet, incorrect assembly, accidents, damage caused by food or drink, damage caused by chemical products, cases of force majeure. In any case, Foppa Pedre 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 instrucons/advice/warnings cont a ined in the manua l or, alternavely, in the use and assembly instrucon 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 Pedre S.p.A. declines all responsibility for damage to persons and to property when the breakage of its products is due to a deterioraon in the components of the Product that are subject to wear. All the components of the Product made of plasc are considered to be components subject to wear. FORMAL GUARANTEE42

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pag 25 pag 26 pag 30 pag 31 pag 33 pag 33 pag 33 pag 34 pag 35 pag 35 pag 37 pag 38 Car seat components Use - warning Checks before use Installation in the vehicle Adjust the handle Adjust canopy Using the newborn reducer Placing your child in the car seat To adjust the headrest and straps Fitting your car seat into the car Maintenance - Cleaning Formal guarantee• ENGLISH •

5. “Adjusting headrest” lever

17. Instruction compartment

18. Button to remove the adapters.

19. Right and left adapter (*)

(*) The adaptors can only be used with the TicToc Stroller• ENGLISH • • ENGLISH •

1. This is an “i-Size” child restraint device approved in accordance with regulation

no. 129 to be used on the passenger seats of “i-Size-compatible” vehicles, as indicated by vehicle manufacturers in the vehicle user manual.

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

IMPORTANT: the “Car seat TicToc i-Size” car seat, together with the “Tech i-Size” Base, is an i-Size restraint system approved according to the ECE R129 Regulation, for children between 40 and 87 cm in height with a maximum weight of 13 kg. CAR SEAT “Car seat TicToc i-Size” CAR SEAT “Car seat TicToc i-Size” with base “Tech i-Size” The “Car seat TicToc i-Size” car seat is fixed in the car with the 3-point seat belt. The “Car seat TicToc i-Size” car seat is attached to the “X i-Size” and fixed to the passenger seat with the ISOFIX connectors. Consult the “Tech i-Size” base instruction manual for correct installation in the car.• ENGLISH •

IMPORTANT Please read all instructions in this manual and in the vehicle owner’s manual related to child safety seats carefully and understand them. Install and use the child safety seat as described in the instruction manual. Failure to do this could result in serious injury or death of your child. These operating instructions must be kept in the specific compartment in the car seat during the period of use for future reference. IMPORTANTE

• Because of potential medical issues inherent in low birth weight and premature infants, always have a trained professional doctor, or hospital staff member assess the suitability of the child restraint prior to leaving the hospital or using the child restraint.

• WARNING! Install the “Car seat TicToc i-Size” car seat in the REAR-FACING POSITION ONLY.

• The “Car seat TicToc i-Size” car seat can be installed on the “Tech i-Size” base in i-Size compatible passenger seats, as indicated by the manufacturer in the vehicle manual.

• If the vehicle used does not have an i-Size-compatible passenger seat, the installation is approved on ISOFIX passenger seats in the vehicles indicated in the attached Vehicle List, also available on the website www.foppapedretti.it.

• The “Car seat TicToc i-Size” car seat alone can also be installed with the 3-point static or retractor seat belt alone, approved according to regulation UN/ ECE 16 or other equivalent standards.

• Before proceeding with the purchase, check that the car seat is compatible with your car. If in doubt, consult the manufacturer of the car seat or the dealer.

• Use the child safety seat only on the vehicle seats that face forward. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions.

• After an accident, the car seat may no longer meet the safety requirements because of the damage sustained, even if this is not immediately visible. It is therefore recommended that you replace it. Only the manufacturer can ensure that it complies with the safety requirements, provided it is an original product.

• Make sure that luggage or other objects inside the vehicle are secured, to reduce the risk of injury in the event of an accident.

• The rigid and plastic components on the child restraint must be positioned and secured so as not to get trapped between the passenger seats or in a car door during daily use of the product.

• DO NOT remove any labels on the child safety seat. Important information is contained on the labels.

• DO NOT use a child safety seat with damaged or missing parts.

• DO NOT use damaged or frayed harness straps or vehicle belt.

• DO NOT modify or attempt to modify the child safety seat in any way.

• DO NOT take apart or attempt to take apart this child safety seat except as instructed in this manual.

• DO NOT use a child safety seat that has been in a crash. A crash can cause damage to the child safety seat that you cannot see.

• DO NOT replace the child seat cover or harness with any other than the ones we recommend as these parts are integral to the child safety seat’s performance.

• DO NOT use a second-hand child seat or child seat whose history you do not know.

• MAKE sure that the child safety seat does not become trapped by folding or moveable passenger seat or in the door of your car.

• DO NOT USE in any configuration not shown in the instructions.

• NEVER use this child safety seat with 2 point vehicle belts.

• DO NOT use belt routing methods not shown in these instructions.

• DO NOT allow children to play with or adjust the child safety seat.

• Always check the tightness of the restraint and the harness before each use.

• DO NOT use this child safety seat in a passenger seat with an active airbag unless the vehicle manufacturer confirms that it is safe.

• This child restraint should be securely belted in the vehicle even when not in use. In a crash or sudden stop, an unsecured child safety seat may injure other occupants. WARNINGS• ENGLISH •

• 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.

• NEVER leave your child unattended in a car even for a short time.

• NEVER take your child out of the child safety seat when the vehicle is moving.

• NEVER use this child safety seat without the car seat cover.

• HOT! Cover the child safety seat when left in direct sunlight. Parts of a child safety seat may become too hot for the child’s skin. Always check surfaces before placing a child in the child seat.

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

• The rigid items and plastic parts of a child restraint must be so located and installed that they are not liable, during everyday use of the vehicle to become trapped by a movable seat or in a door of the vehicle.

• We recommended that 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.

• IMPORTANT! Please ensure that any lap strap is worn low down, so that the pelvis is firmly engaged.

• NEVER use this child restraint with any other base except ones that the manufacturer permits.

• ALWAYS make sure all vehicle belts and harness straps are not twisted before each use.

• NEVER leave the child in the child seat when the harness straps are loose or undone.

• DO NOT leave your child in this child restraint for an extended period of time.

• ALWAYS install the child safety seat in a rear-facing position.

• NEVER install the child safety seat forward-facing.

• DO NOT use alternative routings not shown in these instructions.

• MAKE SURE all folding passenger seats are property latched.

• ALL occupants of the vehicle should be correctly restrained. Unrestrained passengers may be thrown into other passengers and cause serious injury or death in a crash.

• ALWAYS MAKE SURE the handle is properly locked in the upright carrying position before carrying a child in the child seat.

• NEVER place the car seat or infant carrier near the edge of an elevated surface or on a soft such as a seat cushion or mattress. The car seat or infant carrier could fall off these surfaces and cause serious injury or death.

• NEVER use the child safety seat with a shopping cart.

• child restraint free of damage. Verify Child within Size Range:

• weight between 0-13kg. Install Child Restraint Rearward-facing in Safe Location in Vehicle:

• vehicle seats that face front of vehicle only;

• handle locked in specified position;

• child facing rear of vehicle;

• position with NO active AIRBAG;

• 3 point (shoulder/lap) belt used;

• seat belt not twisted;

• tight against vehicle seat. Secure Child Properly in Child Restraint:

• correct shoulder strap height;

• harness not twisted;

• harness low across hips;

• harness secure and tight. CHECKS BEFORE USE INSTALLATION IN THE VEHICLE• ENGLISH •

DO NOT USE THE CAR SEAT PLACED ON A PASSENGER SEAT FITTED WITH AN AIRBAG. Danger! If the airbag explodes it may hit the seat, and cause serious injury to the child, if not death. Follow the instructions in the vehicle owner’s manual for the use of child seats. NEVER use a 2-point seat belt to x the child’s car seat to the passenger seat. Use only 3-point seat belts. Comply with the regulations in force in your own country. NEVER use a 2-point seat belt to x this child’s car seat to the passenger seat. Only suitable for use in vehicles equipped with 3-point static or retractor seat belts, approved according to regulation UN/ECE 16 or other equivalent standards. Never use this car seat on a front passenger seat tted with an active front AIRBAG.• ENGLISH • • ENGLISH •

You can install the car seat as follows:

1) The use of a 2-point belt increases the risk of injury to the child in the

event of an accident.

2) The seat belt must be approved to ECE R 16 or to other equivalent standards.

3) Do not use on a front passenger seat tted with an active front airbag.

4) It may be used if the central seat of the vehicle is equipped with a 3-point belt.

in the direction of travel no yes no 1) yes 2) yes 3) yes no 4) in the opposite direction to the direction of travel with a 2-point belt with a 3-point belt on the front passenger seat on the side rear seat on the central rear seat

INSTALLATION IN THE VEHICLE USING THE CAR SEAT ADJUST THE HANDLE (fig. 1.1, fig. 1.2) A. For use in the car and for transport; B. For placing the child in the seat. C. For use as a bouncer. To adjust, squeeze handle release buttons on both sides, then rotate the handle. The handle will lock into position.

Always make sure the handle is securely locked in the upright carrying position before carrying. You should hear a click when the handle button is engaged and handle is locked into the upright carrying position. ADJUST CANOPY (fig. 2) The sun canopy is easily adjustable. It enables your child to rest peacefully and gives protection from the sun’s rays. To open: pull the plastic edge of the hood. To close: push the edge back to the initial position. USING THE NEWBORN REDUCER (fig. 3) The reducer gives your child greater support during the first months. The reducer is used to ensure greater comfort to young children. The complete reducer must be used until the child reaches 75 cm. PLACING YOUR CHILD IN THE CAR SEAT Loosening the straps (fig. 4.1): Press the adjuster button on the front center of the seat, and pull on both shoulder straps to loosen the harness. To release the buckle (fig. 4.2): Press the red button on the buckle to release the shoulder straps and move them to the side. Place child’s bottom on the seat and the child’s back flat against the back of the child restraint. This will increase the child’s comfort and allow the harness to properly secure the child. Slide shoulder straps over the child’s shoulders. Make sure that the straps are at the same height and positioned just above the child’s shoulders.• ENGLISH • • ENGLISH •

To attach the buckle (fig. 4.3): Join together the two ends/ tabs of the straps to form a single connector. Insert the connector into the central buckle until you hear a click. Make sure that the straps are not twisted. Adjust the chest protectors to the centre of the child’s shoulders. To adjust the headrest and straps (fig. 4.4): Pull the harness adjustment lever upwards and at the same time slide the adjuster upwards or downwards until the chest straps are at the correct height. Release the adjustment lever to lock the adjuster in the new position. Make sure that the chest straps are properly locked and in the correct position. Make sure the shoulder straps are positioned just above the child’s shoulders and that there is a 1 finger (1cm) gap. (fig. 4.5). A properly-adjusted headrest ensures the optimal position for the child sitting in the car seat. Tightening the harness (fig. 4.6): 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 the harness and the child is no greater than the thickness of your finger. IMPORTANT! Pull the end of the adjuster strap outwards, not upwards or downwards. During transport (especially when not in the car), the adjuster strap must be placed in the belt compartment. ☞ Ensuring that your child is properly secured with the harness. To ensure the safety of your child, check that......

• The straps are adjusted correctly at the height of the child’s shoulders.

• The straps are not twisted.

• The tabs are properly engaged in the harness buckle. The straps are properly tightened, as the gap between the harness and the child must not be greater than the thickness of your finger. FITTING YOUR CAR SEAT INTO THE CAR This car seat can only be fitted into the passenger seat of a car with a lap and diagonal seat belt and no AIR BAG. To secure the car seat in the vehicle with the 3-point seat belt, proceed as follows:

• Your child seat can only be installed rearward facing using a lap and diagonal USING THE CAR SEAT USING THE CAR SEAT• ENGLISH •

seat belt in the front or rear passenger seat of the car (fig. 5.1).

• Pass the horizontal seat belt (the lap belt) of the car through both belt guides (a) and fasten the buckle (b) (fig. 5.2, fig. 5.3).

• Pass the diagonal seat belt (the chest belt) of the car around the backrest of the car seat, passing through the diagonal belt guide (c) (fig. 5.4).

• If the vehicle’s seat belt is too short, adjust its height to the lowest position. If it is still too short, try another passenger seat.

• Place the diagonal belt in the diagonal seat belt guide at the back of the seat (fig. 5.4).

• Take out all the slack in the seat belt, ensuring that there are no twists or kinks in the seat belt (fig. 5.5).

• DO NOT route the vehicle belt using any other path when using the child seat. For assistant contact our Customer Service team.

• DO NOT use 2 point vehicle belt to install this child seat.

• ONLY install the child restraint rear-facing on forward-facing vehicle seats.

• Make sure the child is properly secured in the child restraint, and the child restraint is tightly installed in the vehicle. ☞ Check that the car seat has been installed correctly in the vehicle

• Always secure the child with the belt when placed in the car seat.

• Never leave the child unattended in the child seat when placed on high-up surfaces (such as tables, etc.).

• Make sure that the end of the belt does not get caught in moving parts (such as automatic doors, escalators, etc.).

• WARNING! The plastic parts of the car seat can heat up in the sun, causing burns to the child. Protect the car seat from excessive heat, for example, by using a light covering.

• The car seat has only one installation position in the car, leaving the child always semi-reclined.

• Take regular breaks when travelling on long journeys. Your child can get tired very easily. Avoid leaving the child in the car seat for too long.

Optional “Tech i-Size” base, sold separately OPTIONAL• ENGLISH •

MAINTENANCE - Cleaning The upholstery and seat belts can be cleaned using a clean cloth, warm water and soap. The plastic parts can be cleaned with mild soap and warm water. Do not use harsh detergents such as solvents.

The car seat must not be used without the lining. REMOVING THE LINING (g. 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4) Press the red release button and unhook the harness. Remove the shoulder straps from cover and chassis in plastic, by pulling each shoulder strap, including buckle, through its corresponding slot. Do not remove the shoulder straps from the loop of the harness adjuster strap. Remove the belt following the instructions in the “How to remove the harness buckle” paragraph and remove the buckle from the cover. Pull out the cover from shell front. To put the lining back on, follow the reverse procedure. IMPORTANT! Make sure that it is correctly assembled, check that none of the belts are twisted. How to remove the harness buckle (g. 7.1, 7.2)

• Unclip the buckle (press the red release button).

• Locate the metal ring attached to the belt under the child lining.

• Rotate the metal ring and remove it through the shell and the padding. How to replace the harness buckle

• Insert the metal ring and the crotch strap through the padding and the shell (a). The metal ring, fastened to the belt, must come out from the shell (g. 8.1).

• Insert the metal ring and crotch strap through the shell (b). Make sure it is inserted and locked correctly (g. 8.2).

• Pull the centre buckle to check that the crotch strap is correctly secured. REMOVING THE CANOPY (g. 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4)

FORMAL GUARANTEE 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 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 •

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