Chipolino DOMINO User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR USE OF
CAR SEAT “DOMINO”
THE SAFETY OF PRODUCTS AND THE MATERIALS
USED FOR THEIR PRODUCTION IS GUARANTEED AND CERTIFIED
IN TEST LABORATORIES ACCORDING TO EN STANDARDS.
DOMINO
PLEASE, READ THE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE USING THE CAR SEAT AND KEEP IT IN A SAFE PLACE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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This product represents "universal" child restraint system for use in motor vehicles fitted
with approved 3-point car safety belts with retractor. It is suitable for children weighing 9 – 36
kg, groups I, II and III and is approved under No. Е4–44R-043821.
It must be used in forward facing position in the vehicle. The car seat holds the child in such
position that even when the child is asleep, he/she receives the required protection.
This child restraint is designed and manufactured in compliance with the requirements of
Regulation 44 of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe concerning the safe
transportation of children, the provisions of the product safety directive 2001/95/EU of the
European Parliament and The Council and Directive 91/671/EEC "Compulsory use of seat
belts and child restraints systems for child occupants of power driven vehicles" of the European
Parliament and The Council, as well as the normative acts of the national legislation.
ATTENTION! Your child will be under maximum protection of this system, if you follow
these instructions and recommendations thoroughly! Following the instructions will ensure
your child getting the maximum safety designed into the restraint system during the time of use
of the product.
Do not forget that no system can provide absolute protection of injury in the case of a crash
or road accident. Drive with attention, when there is a child in your vehicle! You are the solely
responsible for the safety of your child, if you fail to follow exactly the instructions and safety
recommendations in this manual!
Pay special attention to the warnings and apply all necessary precautions in order to avoid
the risk of possible serious injury to your child thus ensuring its safety! If you fail to follow the
safety recommendations, the instructions for use, assembly and maintenance, it can lead to
serious injury or damage to your child.
Make sure that everybody who uses this car seat reads, understands and follows the
manual.
NOTE: The construction of this universal car seat is meant for mounting on most
automobile seats. A complete suitability exists if the manufacturer has declared this in
the accompanying documentation of the vehicle. If you are not sure, you can consult
with the retailer, the manufacturer of the car seat or the operating service.

1. Never leave the child unattended by an adult!
2. This car seat must be installed and handled only by adult!
3. Follow the user instructions thoroughly in order to prevent possible injuries of your child!
4. NEVER USE THIS CAR SEAT ON FRONT OR OTHER PASSENGER SEAT
EQUIPPED WITH AIR BAG! FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THAT RULE MAY LEAD TO
SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATH!
5. To be used only in vehicles fitted with approved 3-point diagonal/lap belts!
6. Do not use the car seat if the child’s head is above the top edge of the vehicle seat!
7. Do not install the car seat in a way different than the one described in this instruction
manual! This car seat must be installed on forward facing vehicle seat!
8. This car seat must forward-facing at all times.
9. In case the vehicle seat where the car seat will be placed is foldable, first make sure that
it is fully unfolded and fixed in upright position before placing the child car seat!
10. The car seat must be installed in a way that it can’t be entrapped by sliding vehicle seat
or door.
11. Do not use the car seat if the safety belts are not well fitted and the car seat is well and
properly installed in the car!
12. Make sure that both child’s safety belt and vehicle lap/3-point safety belt are properly
tightened so as to ensure maximum protection for your child. Check that the belt webbing has
not become twisted. Make sure that the belt webbing does not get caught in the door or rubs
against sharp corners of the seat or car body. If the belt is frayed or cut, repl ed well according
to child’s height.
14. Do not put additional pads or blankets in the car seat, as they may hinder the safety of
the seat!
15. For maximum protection, the center rear seat position is recommended as the safest
position in most vehicles for installing a child restraint, but only if it is fitted with 3-point
lap/shoulder belts.
16. If you find some damages or instability of any part of this car seat, discontinue its use
until the problem is fixed!
17. After a violent impact the seat and belts may be damaged. Therefore, they must be
replaced with new.
18. Always make sure that you are not carrying any unsecured objects, especially on the
back shelf, which, in case of an accident, may injure the car’s occupants.
19. Do not use this car seat without its seat cover and do not replace it with a new one,
unless supplied by the manufacturer. The fabric parts are integral parts of the restraint system
and its safety features!
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WARNINGS

20. Do not use spare parts other than the ones supplied by the manufacturer. This child
restraint should not be modified or adapted with new fittings, without previous authorization by
the competent authority.
21. In case of a problem with the car seat, please contact the authorized dealer or service
department of the manufacturer. Do not attempt to make repair on your own.
22. Never use a second-hand car seat or second-hand spare parts! The car seat may have
been in a violent impact or car crash or the plastic may be old. This can endanger the safety of
your child!
23. Should the car have been parked in strong sunshine, please check that the child
restraint has not become too hot before placing your child seat.
24. Do not leave the car seat near sources of strong heat!
25. Do not place the car seat on soft surface like beds or sofas! The car seat may tip over
and injure or suffocate your child!
26. Do not place the car seat close to sharp objects or on elevated surface!
27. Before carrying the car seat, make sure that the handle is well fixed!
28. Do not store the car seat in wet environment for longer periods!
29. This car seat must used only as a child restraint system in vehicles – do not use it for
other purposes!
30. In case of emergencies and accidents, the child must be removed quickly from the car
seat and out of the car. This restraint system’s belt buckle is easy to unlock. You must explain
to your child that the buckle is not a toy and it should not be played with!
31. Store the car seat in a safe dry place. Do not place heavy objects on top and prevent
the contact with corroding substances.
32. In case of long trips, make frequent stops, children get tired easily.
33. Keep the package away from children!
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Backrest
Slots
Seat belt route slots
Harness
Harness adjuster lever
Harness adjuster strap
Buckle
connectors
Seat belt lock
(22-36kg)
Comfort pad
Harness straps
Seat belt route slots
Harness connectors
Seat cushion
Buckle
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INSTALLATION OF THE SEAT IN A CAR
PARTS DIAGRAM
NOTE: The child restraint is only suitable for use with lap/3-point safety belts,
approved to ECE or equivalent standards.
WARNING! Do not place the restraint system on a seat equipped with air bag (SRS)!
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CORRECT SHOULDER STRAP HEIGHT
fig. 2
NO – too low NO – too high YES – correct
fig. 3
CHANGING THE SHOULDER STRAP HEIGHT
ATTENTION! Always check that the shoulder straps are at the correct height for your child.
The child’s shoulders should be below the slot for the harness.
• First, release the strap holding the
backrest cover on to again access to the
harness. Slide one of the harness straps off the
harness connector.
• Then from the front of the seat, pull it
through the slot in the seat’s backrest and
fabric cover. Thread the harness strap back
through the next hole up or down on the seat’s
backrest.
• Re-thread the harness strap back onto the
harness connector at the back of the seat.
Repeat the same processes for the other
harness strap. Make sure both of the straps go
through slots at the same height.
ATTENTION! Do not use the top two slots in the backrest. These are for the seat belt lock
only.

Backrest
Push
Seat
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REMOVING ALL STRAPS
REMOVING THE AFETY HARNESS SHOULDER STRAPS
REMOVING THE SAFETY HARNESS LAP STRAPS
FITTING TOGETHER THE SEAT
FASTENING THE SAFETY SEAT BUCKLE
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• Release the strap at the bottom of the backrest cover to gain access to the harness.
• Slide both of the harness straps off the harness connector at the back of the backrest and
pull the webbing through the slots in the seat’s backrest and fabric cover.
• Turn the webbing retainers on their most
narrow ends and feed them through the slots in
the base of the seat and then through the slots
in the fabric cover.
1. Prepare the fabric cover of the booster.
Make sure it does not cover the slots.
2. Insert the backrest into the slots. When
you press the backrest, the top of the backrest
should incline frontward a little.
Step 1 – Slot the two metal sections of the buckle connectors together.
Step 2 – Slot the two buckle connectors into the slot in the top of the buckle until they “click”
into place.
Step 3 – Always check the harness is correctly locked by pulling the shoulder straps
upwards.
To release the harness, press the red button on the buckle downwards.
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3

• Pull the shoulder straps upwards to
remove the slack from the lap sections of the
harness, and then pull the adjuster strap until
the harness is fully tightened.
• The harness should be adjusted as tightly
as possible without causing discomfort to your
child.
• Ensure that the lap portion of the harness
is located as low as possible towards the
thighs-not around the tummy.
• A loose harness can be dangerous. Check
the harness adjustment and tighten each time
the child is placed in the seat.
• Finish tightening the webbing by pulling
the diagonal strap upwards until there is no
slack and the seat is held firmly in place. Now
you can strap your child into the seat.
• Make sure the seat belt has not become
twisted. Also check that the cover is not imped-
ing the movement or fit of the seat belt webbing
in any way.
• To release your child seat follow the
above instructions in reverse order.
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TIGHTENING THE HARNESS
SLACKENING THE HARNESS
fig. 8
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• The harness is slackened by pressing the
lever (under the seat cover) on the front of the
seat.
• Press down on the label marked “Press”
as you grip the two shoulder straps with your
other hand. Pull the shoulder straps towards
you to loosen the harness.
• Take care when you adjust the shoulder
straps that you do not trap the harness adjuster
straps as you press the lever down.

Step 1 Step 2
Step 3
Step 4 Step 5
FITTING THE CAR SEAT WITH THE 3-POINT LAP & DIAGONAL
SEAT BELT
9-18 kg (approx. 9 months to 4 years)
Step. 1 - Place the child safety seat on the vehicle’s seat ensuring it is firmly pressed
against the car seat backrest.
Step 2 – Thread the car seat belt in through the seat belt route slot in the seat’s plastic
backrest furthest from the car’s seat belt buckle, and then out through the other seat belt route
slot and fasten it into the seat belt buckle.
Step 3 – Check the webbing of the seat belt has not become twisted or tangled and that
the lap belt goes under the armrest and the diagonal belt under headrest belt guide then goes
over the red belt guide on the side of the backrest.
Step 4 – Place your knee on the base of the safety seat and grip the top piece of seatbelt
webbing. Pull the webbing upwards to tighten the seat belt.
Step 5 – Finish tightening the webbing by pulling the diagonal strap upwards until there is
no slack and the seat is held firmly in place. Now you can strap your child into the seat.
Make sure the seat belt has not become twisted. Also check that the cover is not impeding
the movement or fit of the seat belt webbing in any way.
To release your child seat follow the above instructions in reverse order.
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fig. 10

FITTING THE CAR SEAT USING THE BELT LOCK
15-25kg (approx. 3 years to 6 years)
IMPORTANT: Before fitting the seat remove the shoulder straps, crotch strap and lap strap
and then fit the seat belt lock as shown in the instructions.
Step 1: Place the child safety seat on the vehicle’s seat ensuring it is firmly pressed against
the car seat backrest.
Step 2: Place the child in the child safety seat with the seat belt lock on the child’s shoulder.
Step 3: Fasten the seat belt, making sure that both sections of the seat belt webbing goes
under both armrests and the diagonal belt goes over the armrest near the buckle. Check that
the webbing has not become twisted and tighten the seat belt by pulling the diagonal strap
upwards.
Step. 4: Feed the diagonal portion of the seat belt through the seat belt lock (see fastening
the seat belt lock section) and check that all the slack has been removed form the seat belt.
Make sure the seat belt has not become twisted. Also check that the cover is not impeding
the movement or fit of the seat belt webbing in any way.
To release your child unfasten the seat belt in the normal way.
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fig. 11
Step 1 Step 2
Step 3 Step 4

Step 1 Step 2
Step 3 Step 4
FITTING THE BOOSTER SEAT
22-36kg (approx. 7 years to 11 years)
IMPORTANT: Removing the seat’s backrest.
Remove the backrest from the booster seat and place it in a safe place with the other
fittings
IMPORTANT: THE SEAT BELT LOCK MUST BE USED.
The seat belt lock can be found inside the cover at the back of the booster cushion.
Step 1: Press the booster seat on the seat of the car ensuring it is firmly against the car
seat’s backrest.
Step 2: Place the child in the booster seat.
Step 3: Fasten the seat belt, making sure that the lap belt webbing goes under both
armrests and the diagonal belt webbing goes over the armrest near the buckle. Check that the
webbing has not become twisted then tighten the seat belt by pulling the diagonal strap
upwards.
Step 4: Check the seat belt to ensure there is no slack and the belt is not twisted.
Make sure the seat belt has not become twisted. Also check that the cover I not impeding
the movement or fit of the seat belt webbing in anyway.
To release your child, simply unfasten the seat belt in the normal way.
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BACKREST COVER REMOVAL
HEADRESTS, BOOSTER SEAT COVER REMOVAL
• First, pull the plastic button at the back of the backrest cover off the backrest. Take it out
from the back of the backrest cover. Slide the cover off. The covers can now be cleaned.
• First, remove the seat backrest. Release the elastic strap. Slide the cover off. The covers
can now be cleaned.
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Regularly check the locking and fixing mechanisms, the belts and the upholstery, in
order to make sure they are not worn out or damaged.
2. If you find that some part of the car seat has damage, immediately discontinue its use.
3. To clean the upholstery, plastic or metal parts, use a damp soft cloth or sponge and mild
detergent.
4. Never use aggressive or abrasive detergents.
5. Always let the cleaned car seat to fully dry out before use.
6. The fabric parts can be hand washed at 30°С, using mild detergent. Do not machine
wash or tumble dry!
7. Do not bleach, iron or spin.
8. The buckle can be washed with lukewarm water. Do not use any lubricants.
9. The belts may be cleaned only with mild soap and damp cloth.
10. Do not soak decals and stickers. Do not remove them, they contain important informa-
tion.
11. Do not use dissolvent, chemical or oiling substances for any part of the car seat.
12. Do not use this car seat without upholstery! It is an integral part of the car seat and can’t
be replaced except with an original one supplied by the manufacturer.
13. Do not use the car seat if it has been in an accident. It is possible that it may have
structural damages which can be very dangerous. The car seat must be checked by a special-
ist before you use it again.
14. Too much sun exposure may cause the fabric colors to fade and the plastic to deterio-
rate.
15. Do not leave your car seat in the vehicle if you don’t plan to use it.
16. Do not place any objects on top of your car seat during its storage, because this may
damage it. Store in place out of reach of children.
17. It is recommended to bring your car seat to a specialist for a full check up before using
it for a second child or after a long period of time.
18. In case of problems connected with the car seat normal exploitation, please, contact
the authorized service shops.
Fabric:
Outer: 100% polyester
Filling: 100% polyester
STKD01xxxxx

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DECLARATION FOR COMPLIANCE
I, Nina Mitkova – General Manager of Chipolino Ltd with its place of business at: 1
Golyamokonarsko Shosse Str., s. Tzaratzovo, Maritza Municipality, Plovdiv, Bulgaria, as being
recognized as the manufacturer according to the Consumer Protection Law, hereby certify and
declare the following:
The product CAR SEAT, model DOMINO with its item №STKD015xxxx for which this
declaration is about, has been manufactured in accordance with the requirements of Regula
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tion 44 of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe regarding the safety of
restraining devices for child occupants of power-driven vehicles (Child restraint system) and
the requirements of The General Product Safety Directive 2001/95/ЕС of the European Parlia
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ment and the Council.
The approval number is E4-44R-043821 from RDW – Netherlands. It is classified in three
weight groups: group I – for children weighing 9-18kg, group II – for children weighing 15-25kg
and group III for children weighing 22-36kg.
I am declaring this on the grounds of certificate №E4-44R-043821/06.06.2008 issued by
RDW – Netherlands and protocol №200717155/03.03.2008 for completed tests according to
the requirements of Directive 2001/95/EC and Regulation 44 of the United Nations Economic
Commission for Europe.
The product CAR SEAT model DOMINO is safe for the consumers and does not possess
any risk for the health and well being of consumers during its use in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instruction manuals, which are an integral part of the product.
22.12.2014 Nina Mitkova
Plovdiv General Manager of Chipolino Ltd.
БЪЛГАРИЯ, гр. Пловдив 4027, ул. Голямоконарско шосе 1; тел.: [phone]; www.chipolino.com
BULGARIA, Plovdiv 4027, 1 Goliamokonarsko shosse Str.; tel.: + 359 32 600 855; www.chipolino.com

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