Convaid Carrot 3 User manual

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CARROT 3 - CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM
For Children with Special Needs
Instruction Manual

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CARROT 3 CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM
The Carrot 3 is designed to provide additional support for children who have
dif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 ..................................................................................................................4
SAFETY INFORMATION ..............................................................................................6
Certication .................................................................................................................6
Important Notes .......................................................................................................... 6
FEATURES ...................................................................................................................9
INSTALLATION ...........................................................................................................10
LATCH Installation .....................................................................................................10
Using LATCH Top Tether Strap ..................................................................................11
Securement Strap Installation .................................................................................13
Aircraft Installation ....................................................................................................14
PADS AND SEAT CUSHIONS ....................................................................................17
HEAD SUPPORT ........................................................................................................18
Head Support Depth Adjustment .............................................................................18
Head Support Contour Adjustment ..........................................................................18
Head Pillow Adjustment ............................................................................................18
SHOULDER SUPPORT ..............................................................................................19
Harness Strap Adjustment .......................................................................................19
Seatbelt Length Adjustment .....................................................................................19
Shoulder Strap Comfort Pad ....................................................................................20
Shoulder Protector Wing ...........................................................................................20
Shoulder Protector Wing Installation .......................................................................21
CHEST SUPPORT ......................................................................................................22
Chest Support Pad Adjustment ................................................................................22
Table of Contents
Table of Contents

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Table of Contents
Harness Buckle - Fastening / Releasing .................................................................22
LATERAL SUPPORT ..................................................................................................23
Lateral Support Adjustment .....................................................................................23
BACKREST ................................................................................................................24
Backrest Height Adjustment .....................................................................................24
Backrest Extensions .................................................................................................24
SEAT ...........................................................................................................................25
Seat Depth Adjustment ............................................................................................25
Seat Extensions .........................................................................................................25
Rodded Seat Extension - Long .................................................................................26
Rodded Seat Extension - Short ................................................................................26
Pommel ......................................................................................................................27
Pommel Attachment .................................................................................................27
Footrest Adjustment (Small / Medium / Large) ......................................................27
Support Tray ..............................................................................................................28
Wedge Cushion .........................................................................................................28
Anti Adduction / Knee Separator Pad .....................................................................28
Removable Incontinence Receiver...........................................................................29
Anti-Escape Vest .......................................................................................................30
Hinge Lock Belt - for easy carrying ..........................................................................30
SECURING YOUR CHILD ..........................................................................................31
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................33
Upholstery, Cushions, Pillow & Pads ........................................................................33
Harness Buckle .........................................................................................................33
Harness & Straps ......................................................................................................33
WARRANTY ...............................................................................................................34
Consumer Information Record .................................................................................34
Warranty ....................................................................................................................35
Limitations .................................................................................................................35
Damages ....................................................................................................................35

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• Failure to follow all instructions and product labels can result in serious
injury or death in a crash. Please read the instruction for the Carrot 3
carefully. 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 49kg) and whose height is between 37 and 60 inches
(94 and 152 cm).
• Use only in a forward-facing position.
• Use Carrot 3 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 Trafc Safety
Administration recommends the vehicle’s rear seat is the safest location for
a properly installed child restraint system.
• Do not use the Carrot 3 in the front seat of the vehicle unless the passenger
air bag is turned off. Serious injury or death 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
Carrot 3.
• Secure the Carrot 3 to the vehicle’s seat with the upper top tether strap and
lower anchor straps (LATCH).
• Use the Carrot 3 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!
SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH can occur

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• Discontinue use of your Carrot 3 if it has been involved in ANY type of
accident. It may no longer be effective and should be replaced immediately.
• The Carrot 3 must not be used in homes, boats or any other non-certied
applications.
• Always keep the Carrot 3 secured in the vehicle, even when not in use. In an
accident, an unsecured Carrot 3 may injure other occupants.
• Do not use the Carrot 3 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 the Carrot 3 in a vehicle with side air bags, refer to your
vehicle’s owner’s manual for instructions, warnings and precautions.
• The Carrot 3 should not be used without an upholstery cover.
• Please use recommended manufactures when replacing the upholster
cover.
• Follow all instructions. The instruction manual can store in the pocket
behind backrest of the Carrot 3.
• Never use the adjustment straps to lift or carry the Carrot 3. This can
damage the mechanism and the webbing.
• Do not remove the harness and straps from the Carrot 3. 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 Carrot 3 will
substantially improve chances for survival in most crashes. Make sure all
users fully understand the correct ways to use Carrot 3 in a vehicle.
• Please register your Carrot 3 with the manufacturer.
WARNING!
SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH can occur

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Certication
The Carrot 3 conforms to U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS 213 and
European Safety Standard ECE R44/04.
• Carrot 3 is certied for use in motor vehicles.
• Please register the Carrot 3 with the manufacturer.
The Carrot 3 could be recalled for safety reasons. To be reached directly in the event of a
recall, you must register your Carrot 3 with the manufacturer. Send your name, address,
email address if available, the serial number and manufacturing date to:
Convaid Product Registration
2830 California Street
Torrance, CA 90503
Or call Convaid at 1-844-US-MOBILITY (844-876-6245).
For recall information, call the U.S. Government’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-
4236 (TTY: 1-800- 424-9153) or go to http://www.NHTSA.gov.
Important Notes
Correctly set up and install the Carrot 3 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 Child's clothes. Remove bulky coats and/or
jackets before putting child in restraint system.
• Cover the Carrot 3 when vehicle is parked in direct sunlight. Parts of the Carrot 3
could become hot and cause injury to a child.
• Store the Carrot 3 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 Carrot 3 or modify it in any way that is
not 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 their open position.
• An unsecured vehicle seat back could prevent the Carrot 3 from protecting the child
completely.
• Do not use anything to raise Carrot 3 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.
• The Carrot 3 is recommended to be used in the upright position.
Safety Information

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Safety Information
WARNING!
The Vehicle’s lap shoulder (3 point) safety belt MUST BE USED in
addition to the harness straps (5 point) of the Carrot 3.
DO NOT secure a child only with the harness straps (5-point) of
the Carrot 3; ALWAYS use the vehicle’s lap shoulder (3-point)
safety belt at the same time to secure the Carrot 3 and the child.
Not using vehicle’s lap shoulder (3-point) safety belt could cause
your child restraint to not perform as intended, and increase the
potential of serious injury or death.
Figure A. below illustrates a vehicle lap and shoulder (3-point
safety) belt secured over the Carrot 3. The Carrot 3 is shown at
its smallest and largest congurations.
IMPORTANT: Upper belt path should be above occupant’s
shoulder for proper securement.
Fig. A

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Safety Information
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WARNING!
The Carrot 3 must be used in a forward-facing position only.
WARNING!
Before reclining the back, you must release and loosen the
harness straps. Once reclined, re-tighten the harness straps.
Reclining the back without loosening the harness straps may
cause choking.
The Carrot 3 was tested at a 30º recline from vertical, and should
not be transported in a moving vehicle past this point.

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Splitter Plate
Features: Carrot 3
Carrot 3 Standard Model
Carrot 3 with Shoulder Protector Wings

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Fig. A
Fig. B
Fig. C
LATCH Installation
Carrot 3 system is recommended for use in a vehicle with LATCH anchors. Verify
that your vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchors. If your vehicle is not equipped
Anchor. Tether.
The next generation
of child safety.
LATCH
Lower Anchor and Tethers for Children
with LATCH anchors refer to page 13 regarding
installation and use of lower securement strap.
Lower LATCH 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 Carrot 3 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 Carrot 3 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.
Vehicle Installation