Hernik HERO XL User manual

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USER MANUAL
version: 11-2023

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I. General information Page
1.1 Introduction 2
1.2 Purpose and indication 2
1.3 Relevant information 3
1.4 Declaration of conformity 3
1.5 Warranty 3
1.6 Service and repair 3
1.7 Practical instructions 3
II. Safety instructions & Installation in the car
2.1 Parts of the HERO-XL 4-5
2.2 Safety instructions 6
2.3 Usage in the car 7
2.4 Info lower tether ancorages 7
2.5 Installing lower tether anchorage straps 8-9
2.6 Installation in the car 10-12
III. Handling and functions of the basic seat
3.1 Restraining your child 13-15
3.2 Adjusting the headrest 16
3.3 Removing car seat from vehicle 17-18
3.4 Maintenance & product care 19
IV. Using the optional accessories
4.1 Lateral supports 19
4.2 Abduction block 19
4.3 Security tray 20
V. Guarantee 21
VI. Labeling 21
VII. Technical characteristics 22
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1.1 Introduction
You have chosen the car seat " " and get hereby a high quality productHERO-XL
from our house. We would like to thank you for your trust in us.
To make sure you find joy with this product and to ensure it helps you to make
everyday life easier, we present you this manual. It shows you the correct and
simple usage and the necessary care and maintenance. To avoid damage due to
operator error and to ensure best use, please read the following instructions
carefully. If you have any questions or problems, please contact your dealer.
We wish you a trouble-free use and hope that our product meet yours
expectations.
We reserve the right to make technical changes to the version described in this
manual.
Before installing in your car and using it for the first time, please read and follow
the installation instructions on pages 4 - . Please ensure that the instructions for12
use remain with the product and are therefore available to everyone who use thes
seat.
Yours,
GmbHHERNIK
1.2 Purpose and indication
The HERO-XL was developed for transporting children with special needs in the
car. Children with poor head or trunk control (e.g. infantile cerebral palsy, muscular
dystrophy, hypotonia) can be transported rear-facing, which ensures a safe
transport.
Important optional accessories can be used to address specific needs such as: the
side n blocksupports or the installation of a abduction or a security tray. More in
chapter .IV
I. General information

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I. General information
1.3 Relevant information
The car seat for disabled children consists of two modules:HERO-XL
1. A standard child car seat from Axkid.
2. Adaptation module with accessories, which offers the possibility to equip the car
seat according to individual needs. Please observe the instructions for use from
HERNIK GmbH.
1.4 Declaration of conformity
HERNIK GmbH declares in sole responsibility that car seat " " complies withHERO-XL
the Essential Re The product isquirements (Appendix 1 of Directive 93/42 ).EEC
marked with the mark according to the above mentioned directive.CE
1.5 Warranty
A warranty can only be accepted if the product is used under the specified
conditions and for the intended purposes. The manufacturer is not liable for
damage caused by components and spare parts which were not approved by the
manufacturer.
1.6 Service and repair
Service and repairs on the may only be carried out by specialized dealers.HERO X- L
If you have any problems, contact your local dealer. For repairs, you will only
receive original spare parts.
1.7 Practical instructions
The car seat will be delivered fully assembled. Upon delivery, the dealer will instruct
the user how to use the device by using the manual. The specialist dealer should
install together with the user the car seat in the car.
In order to achieve an optimal sitting position, it is necessary to adjust the car seat
individually to the circumstances of the child. This should always be done by the
dealer.
Please note, that with some accessories used, the seat may not fit in all seating
positions. Also with some accessories, the CRS may not be suitable for the range it
has been approved for.

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2.1 Parts of the HERO-XL
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2.2 Safety instructions
• Always attach the -XL to the vehicle in accordance with the installationHERO
instructions, even when not in use. An unattached seat can injure other
passengers in the event of emergency braking.
• The -XL should be secured in the car so that it is not trapped by the frontHERO
seats or the vehicle doors.
• The straps must not be twisted or pinched and must be tightened.
• After an accident, the car seat can not be used again!
• Always put the harness on your child.
• Before each ride, make sure that the belt buckle correctly locked and that theis
pedestal is correctly positioned.
• Also make sure, that all rigid items and plastic parts of the HERO-XL are located
and installed so that they are not liable to become trapped by a movable seat or
in a door of the vehicle during everday use of the vehicle.
• It is recommended that any luggage or other objects shall be properly secured.
• The car seat shall not be used without the cover.
• Please note that the car seat may get too hot for your child‘s skin if it is kept in
the sunlight for a longer time without the textile cover.
• The cover should not be replaced with any other than the original one from
HERNIK.
• Do not leave your child in the car seat unattended.
• Please do not make any alterations or additions to the device.
• Please follow closely the installation instructions provided by HERNIK.
• The instructions should be kept for it‘s life period or in the vehicle handbook in
the case of built-in restraints.
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2.3 Usage in the car
The HERO-XL car seat can only be installed rear-facing. It will fit in most, but not all
seating positions. Please refer to the owner's manual of your vehicle for
information on vehicle seats approved for use with child restraint systems in
accordance with R16.ECE
range of applications -XL:HERO
IMPORTANT: If you wish to install your HERO-XL in a location where a frontal
airbag is fitted, the airbag must be disconnected according to your vehicle
manufacturer instruction. Note that some vehicles require an authorized service
centre to disonnect the airbag.
2. Lower Tether Ancorages4 Info
Lower tether anchorages (LTA) are used to enhance the protection of children in
cars by providing a firm and stable installation for extended rear-facing belt
attached car seats. This increases the safety for your child in all types of collisions:
Lower tethers ensure a perfect fit and easy installation in vehicles with pre-installed
lower tether anchorages. Pre-installed lower tether anchorages in vehicles are
often found on the seat rails attached to the floor, but other positions are also
used. Check your vehicle’s instruction manual for more information on usable
anchor points. If your vehicle has no pre-installed lower tether anchorages, HERO-
XL comes with additional lower tether anchorage straps (S) included that can be
installed in your vehicle. See this manual for instructions of installation.
IMPORTANT: Never use HERO-XL without the lower tethers. They are an
important safety feature and must always be used when installing your car seat.
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2.5 Installing lower tether anchorage straps
If your vehicle has no suitable pre-installed lower tether anchorages (Fig. 1), HERO-
XL comes with lower tether anchorage straps that can be installed in your vehicle
(Fig. 2). Depending on your vehicle and the seat position where you choose to
install your car seat, there are various possible anchorage points to use for
installing the anchorage straps (see next page).
To install the lower tether anchorage straps (S), simply route the strap around the
chosen anchorage point and thread the metal anchorage through one of the slots
on the strap itself (Fig. 3). The anchorage strap has several slots to use. Make sure
to use the slot as close as possible to the metal anchorage, thus installing the metal
anchorage as close to the vehicle floor as possible. Once this is done, pull on the
metal anchorage to tightenthe strap and repeat the process for the other strap.
Always use two anchorage points when installing HERO-XL and choose
anchorage points that are separated as this gives a more stable installation.
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Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Fig. 3
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Anchorage strap routing options:
alt. Route the strap around the edge of the pre-installed anchorage (use thisa)
method only if the pre-installed anchorages do not fit with the lower tethers
directly).
alt. Install the strap around the seat rail in front of the car seat by threading theb)
strap between the seat rail and vehicle floor or through appropriate hole of the
seat rail.
alt. Install the strap around the hinge of the vehicle seat in front of the car seatc)
by threading the strap in between the vehicle seat back and seat cushion.
alt. Install the strap around the seat rail below the car seat by threading thed)
strap between the seat rail and vehicle floor or through appropriate hole of the
seat rail.
alt. When installing the HERO-XL in a front passenger seat and none of abovee)
alternatives is available, it is possible to attach the lower tether anchorage straps to
a suitable anchorage point in the back of the vehicle and rout the straps
underneath the vehicle seat to the front of the vehicle. Make sure that the
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2.6 Installation in the car
Unzip the zipper and open the belt clamp lid (O).
Place the HERO-XL on the vehicle seat with the back of the car seat facing the
front of the vehicle. Adjust the legroom for your child by simply moving the car
seat back and forth on the vehicle seat. The HERO-XL can be installed tight against
the vehicle seat back but may never be installed with the heel (J) hanging over the
edge of the vehicle seat. Make sure that the vertical line (K) on the heel (J) never
crosses the edge of the vehicle seat.
Adjust the angle of the car seat by pressing the recline adjustment lever (G) and
select a suitable recline position. For maximum safety, choose a position as upright
as possible while also ensuring that your child’s head does not fall forward when
sleeping. For both comfort and safety reasons, the recline angle should be
adjusted to a more upright position as your child grows. Note that when
tensioning the lower tethers (M), the car seat will be slightly more reclined
as it sinks into the vehicle seat cushion. When installing the HERO-XL in a front
passenger seat it is possible, but not necessary, for the back of the car seat to have
contact with the dashboard.
Open the belt clamp (N). Pull out an arm length of the vehicle seat belt and
thread it through the seat belt slot (D) closest to you. Route the belt through the
belt clamp (N) and thread it through the seat belt slot (D) on the opposite side.
Connect the vehicle seat belt with the seat belt buckle and pull hard on the
shoulder part of the vehicle seat belt to remove all slack and to fasten the car seat,
the harder you pull the firmer the installation. When the car seat is firmly fastened,
close the belt clamp (N) and lock the vehicle seat belt in position. Make sure that
both the shoulder and lap belt is locked together in the belt clamp (N). Close the
belt clamp lid (O) and close the zipper. To give an even more firm and stable
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2.6 Installation in the car
Pull out the lower tethers (M) from the car seat and connect them to the lower
tether anchorages in your vehicle, see section about lower tether anchorages in
this manual for more information. Press down on the top of the car seat and
wiggle the car seat from side to side and the HERO-XL self-tensioning lower tethers
(M) will automatically be tensioned. By tensioning the lower tethers (M) you also
set the final recline angle of the car seat. Keep pushing on the car seat until it is
firmly fastened, and you have achieved a suitable recline angle. Check that the
white marking on the lower tether belt is visible. If not, the lower tether
anchorages are too close to the car seat and needs to be adjusted. If this is not
possible, you can also cross the lower tethers behind the seat to get a bit more
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2.6 Installation in the car
Pull out the support leg (P) from the car seat. Push the support leg button (Q)
and pull the support leg (P) downwards until it is in contact with the vehicle floor.
Let go of the support leg button (Q) and lift the car seat upwards to further extend
the support leg (P) until you hear a click. The support leg (P) should now be locked
and firmly pressed against the vehicle floor. Make sure that the support leg (P) is
angled about 10° towards the front of the vehicle. Check the vehicle seat belt
again to make sure that it is still firmly tensioned and that no slack has occurred in
the hip belt while tensioning the lower tethers and support leg. If the vehicle belt
has lost some tension, simply re-tension it by repeating step 2 of this guide without
disconnecting the lower tethers.
Push the ASIP pad (I) into the slots on the ASIP connector (L) and slide
downwards, the ASIP pad (I) will click into place. If there is a plastic cover on the
ASIP connector (L), remove it and place it on the ASIP connector (L) on the
opposite side of the seat before fitting the ASIP pad (I). Make sure the ASIP pad (I) is
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3.1 Restraining your child
Before restraining your child in the HERO-XL car seat, make sure you have the
correct inlay installed in the seat. The HERO-XL is designed to grow with your child
and to ensure a comfortable and safe fit for the children. recommended to useIt is
the inlay until it is too tight for your child.
The HERO-XL is equipped with an automatic headrest (A) that will lower itself to
the correct position when the harness is being tightened.
To ensure the best fit, we recommend using this feature every time you restrain
your child. Before placing your child in the car seat, ensure that
the automatic headrest (A) is in the unlocked position. See section headrest (A)
adjustment for more information.
7) Make sure the Headrest brake lever (H) is set to unlocked. If locked, push the
lever over to the unlocked position.
8) Loosen the harness by pressing the harness release button (E) and pull out both
shoulder straps (R) at the same time.
Avoid pulling only one strap at the time since it may cause the shoulder straps (R)
to become uneven. Make sure the headrest (A) is pushed up to the top position.
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3.1 Restraining your child
9) Unlock the harness buckle by pressing the buckle release button (C)
and place the straps outside of the seat.
10) Place your child in the seat and place the shoulder straps (R) over your
child’s shoulder. Lock the harness by first positioning the parts of the
buckle that is attached to the shoulder straps (R) together and then push
them into the buckle until you hear a click.
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2.7 Restraining your child
11) Pull on the shoulder straps (R) to tighten the harness over your child’s
hips. While keeping tension in the shoulder straps (R), pull the harness
tension strap (F) straight from the car seat until the harness is tightened
enough, you should not be able to fit more than one finger between the
shoulder straps (R) and your child’s shoulders. While tensioning the
harness, the headrest (A) will automatically move downwards to the
correct position for your child.
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3.2 Adjusting the headrest
The HERO-XL is equipped with an automatic headrest (A) that will ensure the
headrest (A) always is in the best position for your child. When the harness is being
tightened, the headrest (A) will lower itself to the correct height and automatically
lock in position. When loosening the harness, the headrest (A) will move back up
to its top position again and unlock. To ensure the best fit, we recommend, using
this feature every time you restrain your child.
The headrest (A) only unlocks in its top position. It is therefore important to ensure
that the headrest (A) moves all the way to the top position when loosening the
harness, otherwise the headrest (A) will stay locked and will not move down when
tensioning the harness.
If you want to deactivate the automatic adjustment feature and keep the headrest
(A) in a fixed position, place the headrest (A) in the desired position and switch the
headrest brake lever (H) to the locked position. The headrest (A) is now locked in
height and will not move until you switch back the headrest brake lever (H) to the
unlocked position again.
When using your HERO-XL with the headrest (A) in a fixed position, ensure the
headrest (A) is positioned in the correct height for your child.
Check that the shoulder straps (R) are going through the seat straight from your
child’s shoulders or maximum 1 cm above. If not, adjust the headrest (A) by
switching the headrest brake lever (H) to unlocked position and push the headrest
(A) to the top position to unlock it and then repeat the procedure.
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NOTE! When the headrest is extended,
the backrest cushion can be unfolded (Fig.
1). As soon as the height of the headrest is
reduced again, the backrest cushion must
be folded accordingly (Fig. 2).
Fig. 1
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3.3 Removing car seat from vehicle
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Fig. 1
Fig. 2
1) Unzip the zipper and open the
belt clamp lid (O). Unlock the
vehicle seat belt by pressing the
red button on the seat belt
buckle. Open the belt clamp (N)
and pull the vehicle seat belt and
guide it through the seat belt
slots (D) to remove it from the car
seat (Fig. 1)
2) Unlock the lower tethers (M)
by holding on to the connectors
with your hand and pressing on
the red button with your thumb.
While keeping the connector in
your hand, slowly feed it back to
the car seat. Be careful not to let
go of the lower tether connector,
as it will retract back utomatically
with high speed (Fig. 2).
3) Push the support leg button
(Q) and collapse the support leg
(P) to its shortest position (Fig. 3)
Fig. 3

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4) Press the recline adjustment
lever (G) and push in the recline
angle adjuster (T) to its shortest
position. Lift the HERO-XL out of
the vehicle (Fig. 4).
TIP! Lock the harness buckle and
tension the harness before
removing the car seat from the
vehicle. You can then use the
shoulder straps (R) as a carrying
handle, making it easier to lift out
the car seat and transporting it
outside of the vehicle.
IMPORTANT! Never carry the
car seat by holding in the
headrest (A).
Fig. 4
3.4 Maintenance & Product care
Only use original seat covers. The seat cover is an integral part of the childHERNIK
seat and fulfills important functions to ensure the proper functioning of the system.
Replacement seat covers are available from your dealer.
• The cover can be removed and washed with a mild detergent in the fine
washing program of the washing machine (30 ° C). Please refer to the
instructions on the wash label of the cover.
• The padding can be washed like the cover. Remove all foam parts from the
upper and lower parts before washing. These must not be washed along.
• The plastic parts and straps can be cleaned with soapy water. Do not use harsh
cleaning agents (such as solvents).

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4.1 Lateral supports
The supports help your child stabilizelateral
the upper body when trunk control is limited.
The laterals are attached by means of a Velcro
connection on a specially bolted mounting
plate. They can be loosened with light force. If
you have found an optimal position, the
laterals should be re-fixed with pressure in the
direction of the back with a slight turn.
The cover is removable and washable.
4.2 Abduction block
The abduction block helps your child keep his
legs in a controlled position. The abduction
block is attached by Velcro to the cover of the
seat and can be placed according to the needs
of your child.
The cushion should not cover the 5-point-
harness. .
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