Convaid Carrot 3 User manual

CARROT 3 - CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM
For Children with Special Needs
Instruction Manual
WARNING!
Read all instructions
before using this
restraint system.
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Table of Contents
CARROT 3 CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM
The Carrot 3 is designed to provide additional support for children who have
diculty sitting correctly in conventional car seats. 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 use.
If you require additional assistance, please call Convaid at [phone].
WARNINGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Important Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Certication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
FEATURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
LATCH Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using LATCH Top Tether Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Aircraft Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
HEAD SUPPORT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Head Support Depth Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Head Support Contour Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Head Pillow Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
SHOULDER SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Harness Strap Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Seatbelt Length Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Shoulder Strap Comfort Pad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Shoulder Protector Wing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Shoulder Protector Wing Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
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CHEST SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Chest Support Pad Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Harness Buckle - Fastening / Releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
LATERAL SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Lateral Support Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
BACKREST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Backrest Height Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Backrest Extensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
SEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Seat Length Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Seat Extensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Rodded Seat Extension - Long. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Rodded Seat Extension - Short . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Pommel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Pommel Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Seat Depth Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Footrest Adjustment (Small / Medium / Large) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Support Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Wedge Cushion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Pads and Cushions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Securing Your Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
CARE AND MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Upholstery, Cushions, Pillow & Pads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Harness Buckle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Harness & Straps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Consumer Information Record. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
Warranty Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
Limitation of Damages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
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• Failure to follow all instructions and product labels can result in death or serious injury in a
crash. Carefully read and understand all instructions on this child restraint and in the written
instructions. If you have questions, contact Convaid at 1-888-CONVAID (266-8243).
• Use only with children who weigh between 30 and 108 pounds (mass between 13.6 and 49
kg) and whose height is between 37 and 60 inches (94 and 152 cm).
• Use only in a forward-facing position.
• Use restraint ONLY with forward-facing vehicle seats. Do not use restraint with side-facing,
rear-facing or ip-down vehicle seats.
• According to accident statistics, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
recommends the vehicle’s rear seat is the safest location for a properly installed child
restraint system.
• Do not use a child restraint in the front seat of the vehicle unless the passenger air bag is
turned off. Death or serious injury can occur. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for
instruction, warnings, and precautions.
• Adjust the harnesses and belts for a comfortable and snug t around your child. There should
not be any slack or twist in the straps, and the straps should not press on the child’s skin or
push the child’s body into an unnatural position.
• Never leave a child unattended in the vehicle even if they are secured in the child restraint.
• Secure this restraint to the vehicle’s seat with the upper top tether strap and lower anchor
straps (LATCH).
• Use this child restraint only with vehicles with lap shoulder 3-point safety belts approved
by FMVSS 209.
• Rigid items & plastic parts of the restraint system must be located and installed so they do
not become trapped by a movable seat or in a door of the vehicle.
WARNING !
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
!
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• Discontinue use of your child restraint if it has been involved in ANY type of accident. It
may no longer be effective and should be replaced immediately.
• This child seat must not be used in the home, in boats, or other non-certied
applications.
• Always keep this child restraint secured in the vehicle, even when not in use. In an
accident, an unsecured child restraint system may injure other occupants.
• Do not use the child restraint in a vehicle with passenger air bags unless the air bags are
turned off. Death or serious injury can occur. Refer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual for
instructions, warnings and precautions.
• When using this child restraint in a vehicle with side air bags, refer to your vehicle’s
owner’s manual for instructions, warnings and precautions.
• This restraint must not be used without the upholstery cover.
• The child restraint upholstery cover should only be replaced with one recommended
by the manufacturer.
• Follow all instructions on this child restraint and in the written instruction manual
located in the pocket behind the unit.
• Never use the adjustment straps to lift or carry this restraint. This can damage the
mechanism and the webbing.
• Do not remove the harness and straps from the child seat. Never remove the buckles
and/or the buckle clasps from the harness or the straps.
• The primary protection for occupants of a vehicle in a collision is the body of the vehicle
itself; a child restraint will not protect a child when a vehicle is seriously impacted.
However, correctly installed, a child restraint will substantially improve chances for
survival in most crashes. Make sure all users fully understand the correct ways to use
this child restraint in a vehicle.
・ Register your child restraint with the manufacturer.
WARNING !
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
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