Convaid Carrot 3 User manual

Instruction Manual
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CARROT 3 CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM
The Carrot 3 Booster Seat is an extended version of the standard Carrot 3 child
restraint system. The Carrot 3 Booster Seat offers a larger conguration to meet
the needs of children that require additional seat growth that is not available on the
standard Carrot 3. Always consult your doctor to make sure that this restraint system is
suitable for your child.
Your child’s safety is very important to us. To ensure that your restraint system is
installed correctly, please read all the instructions in this manual before using. If you
require additional assistance, please call Convaid at 1-844-US-Mobility (844-876-6245).
Sole importer in Americas:
Convaid
2830 California Street
Torrance, CA 90503
Phone: 1-844-US-Mobility (844-876-6245)
Fax: [phone]
Table of Contents
Warnings.……………………………………………………………………......................... 4
Safety Information.……………………………………………………………..................... 6
Important Notes.……………………………………………...……………….................... 6
Certication.……………………………………………...………………........................... 7
Features.……………………………………………………………………........................... 8
Installation.……………………………………………………………………....................... 9
LATCH Installation.……………………………………………...…………….................... 9
Functions……………………………………………………………………........................ 11
Head Support...……………………………………………………………………................11
Head Support Depth Adjustment.…………………………………………..................... 11
Head Support Contour Adjustment.…………………………………………...................11
Head-Pillow Adjustment.……………………………………………...………................. 11
Shoulder Support………………………………………………………………...................12
Shoulder Width Adjustment.……………………………………………...……............... 12
Padded Covers……………………………………………...……………….................... 12

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Table of Contents
Backrest……………………………………………………………………..........................13
Backrest Height Adjustment……………………………………………………................13
4-Point H-Harness………………………………………………………………................ 13
Fastening / Releasing Harness Buckle...................................................................... 13
Seat Depth Adjustment.............................................................................................. 14
Accessories.…………………………………………………………………….................. 15
Support Tray ............………………………………………………………………........... 15
Seat Wedge ……………………………………………...……………............................ 15
4” Backrest Extensions (100mm).............................................................................. 15
3D Body Balance Pads……………………………………………...…………............... 15
Securing Your Child……………………………………………………………................. 16
Care and Maintenance…………………………………………………………................. 20
Cleaning the Cover, Pillow and Pads…………………………………………............... 20
Harness & Straps…………………………………………............................................. 20
Product Dimensions……………………………………………………………..................21
Warranty……………………………………………………………………......................... 22

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• Recommended for use with children who have outgrown the Carrot 3 car seat.
Suggested guidelines are children who weigh more than 79Ibs (36kg) and less
than 165Ibs (75kg) with height between 57” (145 cm) and 70” (180 cm). It has
been successfully crash tested.
• Use in forward-facing only.
• Never alter construction of the Carrot 3 Booster Seat child, unless specially
authorized in the instruction manual.
• Adjust the belts provided with this child seat so they t snugly around your child. A
snug strap should not allow any slack or twist. It does not press on the child’s skin
or push the child’s body into an unnatural position.
• Secure child restraint system with the upper and lower xing straps to the vehicle’s
seat, and always use vehicle’s lap shoulder 3-point safety belts as well.
• Fasten the harness 4-point of the child restraint system as well as the vehicle’s lap
shoulder 3-point safety belt to secure your child in a rm position.
• Follow all the instructions on this child restraint system and in this instruction
manual.
• Use this child restraint only with vehicles with lap shoulder 3-point safety belts
approved by FMVSS 209.
• The rigid items and plastic parts of the child restraint system must be located and
installed in a way so they don’t become trapped by a movable seat or in a door of
the vehicle.
• To prevent injury due to hidden damage, discontinue use of a child restraint system
that has been in any type of car crash.
• This child restraint system must be used with the cover.

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• The child restraint system cover should only be replaced with the one
recommended by the manufacturer.
• This instruction manual should be stored in the pocket on the back of the child
restraint system.
• This child restraint system is not for use in the home, in boats, or other non-
certied applications.
• The back seat of vehicle is the safest location for a properly installed child restraint
system. Please comply with the safety standards in your vehicle owner’s manual,
to ensure your child’s safety.
• Secure this child restraint system seat even when it is not occupied. In a crash, an
unsecured child seat may injure vehicle occupants.
• When using in a vehicle with airbags, refer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual for
child restraint system installation instructions and precautions.
• Never use the adjuster strap to lift or carry this child restraint system. Doing so
will cause damage to the harness adjuster and webbing. Always carry this child
restraint system by its shell.
• Do not take the child restraint system apart or attempt to take apart the harness
and the straps from the child seat. Do not remove the buckles and/ or the buckle
tongues from the harness or the straps. They cannot be reattached after removal.
If reassembled incorrectly, the child restraint system may not perform optimally.
• The primary protection for occupants of a vehicle in a collision is the body of
the vehicle itself; a child restraint system will not protect a child when a vehicle
is seriously impacted. However, correctly installed, a child restraint system will
substantially improve chances for survival in most crashes. Make sure all users
fully understand proper use of this child restraint system in a vehicle.

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Important Notes
Correctly set up and install the child restraint before using. Before each use, verify it is
securely installed to the vehicle seat and the harness is properly adjusted around child.
• Adjust harness to t securely around the clothes the child is wearing. Remove
bulky coats and/or jackets before putting child in restraint system.
• Cover child restraint when vehicle is parked in direct sunlight. Parts of the restraint
could become hot and cause injury to a child.
• Store restraint in a safe place when not in use. Avoid placing heavy objects on top
of it.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, even for a short time.
• Do not attempt to disassemble any part of the child restraint or change the way its
harness or vehicle’s seat belts are used, except as described in this manual.
• Do not leave loose objects, e.g. books, bags, etc., in the back of a vehicle. In the
event of a sudden stop, loose objects will keep moving, potentially causing serious
injuries.
• Make sure vehicle seats that fold forward are securely locked in the upright
position.
• An unsecured vehicle seat back could prevent the restraint from protecting the
child completely.
• Do not use anything to raise child seat off vehicle seat except as described in this
manual. In an accident, the child restraint may not adequately protect the child.
• Do not allow children to play with this or any child restraint system.
• This child seat is recommended to be used in the upright position.

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Certication
This child restraint system is designed for occupants who weigh more than 79 lbs
(36 kg) and less than 165 lbs (75 kg)

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Vehicle’s Belt Path
Backrest Release (D-shape) Ring
Instruction Manual (in pocket)
Seat Depth Adjustment Knob
Metal Yoke

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Anchor. Tether.
The next generation
of child safety.
LATCH
L
ower
A
nchor and
T
ethers for
C
hildren
Fig. A
Fig. B
Fig. C
LATCH Installation
This child restraint system is recommended for use
in a vehicle with LATCH anchors. Verify that your
vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchors.
Lower Anchor Straps Installation:
1. Press and hold the rst LATCH adjuster
release button, then pull the LATCH strap to
full length. Repeat for the remaining LATCH
connector (Fig. A).
2. Place the child restraint forward-facing on the
vehicle seat.
3. Attach one LATCH connector to its adjacent
vehicle LATCH anchor (Fig. B).
a. An audible click conrms attachment
b. Ensure that the LATCH strap is not twisted.
4. Attach the remaining LATCH connector to its
adjacent vehicle LATCH anchor.
a. An audible click conrms attachment
b. Ensure that the LATCH strap is not twisted.
5. Push the child restraint into the vehicle seat
while pulling each LATCH strap tight (Fig. C).
NOTE:
If an audible click is not heard when connecting
either LATCH connector, the LATCH strap
may be twisted, or there may be debris in the
LATCH connector. Correct either situation before
continuing with the installation process.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure the LATCH strap does not fold into the
LATCH adjuster while tightening.

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USING LATCH Top Tether Strap
If your vehicle is equipped with LATCH Top
Tether Anchor points, you can use the Top
Tether Strap to attach the Head Support.
NOTE:
All vehicles manufactured since September 1,
2002 are equipped with tether anchors located
behind the rear seats.
1. Consult your vehicle owner’s manual to
locate the tether anchor points.
2. Pull and fully extend the top tether strap
(Fig. A or B).
3. Locate the hook on the strap and loosely
attach the tether strap to the anchor point.
4. Pull the tether strap to remove ALL slack
(Fig. B).
5. Make sure the tether strap is taut and that
the child seat is properly secured.
Fig. A (Car)
Fig. B (Van)

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Head Support
Head Support Depth Adjustment
The Head Support can be adjusted forward or backward by 0.6” (1.5 cm) increments
to provide a better fit and added protection for the occupant (Fig. A).
To Adjust: Remove screws on each side of the head support with a Phillips screw-
driver. Move the head support to selected position, and reinsert screws (Figs. B & C).
Head Support Contour Adjustment
The head support can be contoured to better t and
protect the head. This adjustment must be performed on
limited bases (to not weaken the head support structure)
by the dealer.
Head Pillow Adjustment
The Head Pillow provides added comfort and positioning.
To reposition: Grasp the head pillow and pull it away from
the head support. Place the head pillow where desired and
press down to afx Velcro®.
Fig. A Fig. B Fig. C

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Shoulder Support
IMPORTANT
When your child becomes big enough to use the
Shoulder Protector Wings, you can purchase
the Shoulder Protector Wings for a larger child.
You must contact and ask your dealer for the
installation and adjustment of the set.
Padded Covers
You can adjust the Padded Covers favorable
position by moving the Velcro® tape attached to
the back of the Head-Support

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Backrest Support
• The height of the Shoulder Harness Strap
moves with the height of the Backrest.
• The level of the Shoulder Harness Strap
must be at or above the occupant’s
shoulders, parallel to level ground.
4-point H-Harness
Fastening / Releasing Harness Buckle
1. Hold the harness buckle with one
hand. Use the other hand to insert
the buckle tongue into the harness
buckle (Fig. A).
2. Hold the harness buckle with one
hand. Push and release the buckle
tongues and slide out to remove
from the buckle (Fig. B ).
Adjusting Backrest Height
Release the lock ring by pulling the Backrest
Release (D-shape) ring on the back of the occu-
pant child seat. While pulling the strap, adjust the
height of the Backrest.

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User’s Seat Measure
Seat
To determine the appropriate seat depth for a user,
the user should be placed in the best possible seated
position that can be obtained. A measurement is taken
from the back of the pelvis (furthest part of the buttocks),
forward to the back of the knee. Make sure that each leg
is measured separately. Deduct 2” from the measured
length for clearance.
Note: The seat depth should be slightly shorter than the
length from pelvis to the rear of the knee.
Seat Depth Adjustment
The seat depth is adjustable by 1.5” (40 mm). The
factory setting is 16.5” (420 mm) to reduce seat depth
to 15” (380 mm)
1. Remove the seat depth adjustment knobs.
2. Move the metal rods forward and reattach to
the corresponding hole.
Seat Depth Adjustment Knob
1.5” (40 mm)

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4” Backrest Extension (100 mm)
Backrest Extension lls the space exposed
between the backrest and the seat when you
extend to the Backrest.
3D Body Balance Pads
Ergonomic three-dimensional shaped pads for
better positioning of the child’s body.

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WARNING:
In order to avoid injury or choking the child,
always manually test the straps to ensure child’s
safety and comfort (Fig. H)
Once the Carrot 3 Booster Seat has been installed in the
vehicle’s seat and adjustments have been made, follow
these instuctions to secure the child.
• Loosen the harness and unfasten the harness
buckles (upper and lower). Move the harness straps
to the side of the seat (Fig. A).
• Place the child in the seat (Fig. B).
• Position the harness strap around the child and
verify the harness is not twisted or tangled (Fig. C).
• Fasten the lower harness buckle rst. Proper
connection is conrmed with a positive click after
inserting the buckle tongue (Fig. D).
• Gently pull the harness strap to the side to tighten
the lap section (Fig. E).
Note: The child’s hip should be positioned as deep as
possible in the seat to rmly secure the child.
• Next, fasten the upper harness buckle on the chest.
Proper connection is conrmed with a click after
inserting the buckle tongue (Fig. F).
• Gently pull down the harness straps to tighten the
shoulder section.

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After you secure the child with the 4-point harness,
fasten the vehicle’s lap shoulder 3-point safety belt over
the Carrot seat routing through the RED belt guides on
the child seat’s shoulder (Fig. G and H).
Proper connection is conrmed with a click sound after
inserting the buckle tongue of the vehicle’s lap shoulder
3-point safety belt into the buckle of the vehicle’s seat.
Verify that vehicle’s lap shoulder 3-point safety belt is not
twisted or sagging, and is properly routed through the
RED belt guide (Fig. I and J).
Ensure that the vehicle’s lap shoulder 3-point safety belt
is positioned not to harm the face and the neck if the
child.
It is reqired by law to use the vehicle’s lap shoulder
3-point safety belt to concurrently secure a child restraint
system and child.
Before every trip, make sure that the vehicle’s lap
shoulder 3-point safety belt is rmly fastened over the
child seat, and the child is secure.
Verify that the H-shaped harness of the Booster Seat
is at the position that guarantees the lap belt stays
appropriately to hold the hip of the child as snuggly as
possible.
If you are unsure about the appropriate positioning of
your child in the child restraint system, consult your
dealer for immediate support.
Reconrm that the 4-point harness is not twisted and that
the child is properly secured.

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• Always pull on the harness after securing the occupant to ensure the buckle
tongues are secure in the harness buckle.
• Always park your car in a safe place when you make any adjustments to the child
restraint system, including reclining the car seat. Adjusting and/ or handling the
child restraint system during driving could cause SERIOUS INJURY to you and
your child.
• During driving, the child restraint system must be used in an upright position.
Reclined position could cause the child restraint system not to perform as intended
in a collision.

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Belt Path

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