Hernik STARLIGHT Young Sport User manual
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USER MANUAL
STARLIGHT -
Young Sport
Version: 10-2017
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contents
I. General information Page
1.1 Introduction 2
1.2 Purpose & Indication 2
1.3 Relevant information 3
1.4 Declaration of conformity 3
1.5 Warranty terms 3
1.6 Service and repair 3
1.7 Prior to first use 3
1.8 Securing the seat with a 3-piont harness (Group I) 4
1.9 Securing the seat with a 3-piont harness (Group III) 5
II. Safety information
2.1 Safety information 6
III. Various adjustments to the basic seat
3.1 adjusting the 5-point-harness 7
3.2 adjusting the back height 7
3.3 adjusting the recline position 7
3.4 adjusting the seat depth 7
IV. Using the optional accessories
4.1 ISOFIX-Adapters 8
4.2 clamp bow 9
4.3 security tray 10
4.4 lateral trunk supports 10
4.5 abduction block 11
4.6 added recline (extra angular) adjustment 11
4.7 foot rest/foot roll 12
4.8 swivel base 12
V. Guarantee 13
VI. Labeling 13
VII. Maintenance & Product care 14
VIII. Technical characteristics 14
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I. General information
1.1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing your Starlight- special needs child seat.Young-Sport
We are pleased to provide you with a high-quality product and thank you for your
custom.
Before installation and use in a vehicle please read and adhere to the following
instructions carefully.
This instruction manual will help with the correct use of your car seat and ensure
you get the most from its features and growth. These instruction's will also explain
the use, maintenance, and care of the product.
For maximum satisfaction please read and follow these instructions carefully.
Should you have a question, require any advice, or help please contact your
specialist dealer or supplier.
Please ensure that this manual remains attached to the product and consequently
is available for every user.
We trust that our product meets your expectations and provides your child with
the comfort and support they require.
We reserve the right to make technical changes.
Yours
HERNIK GmbH
1.2 Purpose & Indikation
The tarlight-Y was developed for the safe transport of children withS oung-Sport
special needs in vehicles.
Fittings, for example trunk and head support, and other important accessories (e.g.
abduction block, foot rest, extra angular adjustment, etc.) enable this seat to be
used for special needs purposes, suiting the individual needs and postural support
requirements of the child.
For more see chapter IV.
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I. Allgemeine Informationen
1.3 Relevant information
The tarlight-Y special needs car seat consists of two modules:S oung-Sport
1. A commercial STARLIGHT-car seat made by Recaro/ Storchenmühle
(please refer to the manufacturer´s instructions).
2. Adaption module with accessories to enable this seat to be used for
special needs purposes suiting the individual needs of the child. Please
ensure you follow these instructions from HERNIK GmbH.
1.4 Declaration of conformity
HERNIK GmbH accepts sole responsibility, that this ' tarlight-Y ' car seatS oung-Sport
fulfils the essential requirements of the Medical Devices Directive (Council Directive
93/42/EEC).
This product is CE marked in relation to the above-mentioned Directive.
1.5 Warranty terms
Do not modify or change this equipment in any way or change the use of any
components or optional equipment.
Do not add any non-approved accessories, without first having specific written
permission from the manufacturers. Failure to comply will render the warranty
void and the manufacturer will not accept any liability whatsoever for loss or
damages caused.
1.6 Service and repair
With reference to this product, ONLY the dealer and the manufacturer are
permitted to carry out repairs and or service to the car seat. If you have any
problems with or questions about the product please contact your dealer.
In the event of repair's or overhaul only original spare parts are to be used.
1.7 Prior to first use
The tarlight-Y special needs seat is supplied assembled as a completeS oung-Sport
seat unit with adaptor base attached. Options such as Iso-Fix and footrests are
supplied separately, and it is the dealer's responsibility to ensure that components
such as these and other options are properly fitted and adjusted. It is necessary for
the dealer to adjust and install your tarlight-Y to suit the individualS oung-Sport
needs of the child, achieving the optimal seating position for comfort and support.
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I. General information
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I. General information
1.8 Securing the seat with a 3-point harness
(Group I)
The tarlight-Y child car seat is designedS oung-Sport
for age groups 1, 2 and body weight 3 (9 - 36 kg),
and is secured with the 3-point vehicle seat belt, with
a separate 5-point harness to secure a Group 1 child.
Approved in accordance with ECE 44/04 in a frontal
crash at 50 km/h. The child seat can be used on all
forward- facing passenger seats within the car
(excluding front seats), provided that they are fitted
with a 3-point seat belt system.
Fitting for group I use (9-18kg):
Pull out the 3-point seat belt, lift the tarlight-YS oung-
Sport back cover and feed the seat belt behind the
cover.
Close the seat belt buckle with an audible 'click'.
Position the lap belt of the 3-point seat belt on the
red ower belt guides and tension. then position thel
seat belt diagonal into the upper belt clamp, to
secure simply pull the belt away from the belt buckle
in the direction of the car's seat belt winding drum to
simultaneously tighten the lap and diagonal belts.
After tensioning the seat belt close the belt clamp,
Finally check that the child seat is secured.
The 5-point harness can now used to secure the
child from 9-18kg.
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I. General information
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1.9 Securing the seat with a 3-point harness
(Group III)
The tarlight-Y child car seat is designed forS oung-Sport
age groups 1, 2 and body weight 3 (9 - 36 kg), and is
secured with the 3-point vehicle seat belt, with a separate
5-point harness to secure a Group 1 child.
Approved in accordance with ECE 44/04 in a frontal
crash at 50 km/h. The child seat can be used on all
forward- facing seats within the car, provided that they
are fitted with a 3-point seat belt system.
Fitting the group III seat:
Place the child in the seat. Insert the lap belt of the
3-point seat belt into the front belt guides on each side.
Close the seat belt buckle with an audible click.
Place the diagonal belt in the belt guide at the shoulder
Ensuring that the diagonal belt is also placed through the
Lower belt guide with the lap belt.
Adjust the height of the head support to maintain the
correct seat belt position or the child's height. Thef
optimal belt route is over the middle of the collarbone
and not too near to the child's neck!
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II. Safety information
· Before use, ensure the components of the seat are in good working order
and condition.
· Please read and understand the fitting and operating instructions
provided here, and separately by Recaro / Storchenmuehle..
· The operating instructions must always be kept on the child car seat.
· Your child is only safe when the seat is correctly installed and the child is
correctly positioned within the seat.
· The harness belts must be tight, without slack and without twists in the
webbing.
· The vehicles three -point seat belt must always be used in the correct
fashion and be positioned in the appropriate belt guides. Please check:
A) That the safety belt is securely located in the belt guides
B) That the seat belt buckles are properly engaged
C) That there are no twists
· Ensure that no solid objects such as pins, belt buckles, etc. are caught
between the child and seat belts that could lead to injuries in an accident.
· Explain to your child how important it is to be well secured and that the
belts must not be interfered with or opened.
· Please do not make any modifications on the car seat, otherwise you
jeopardize the safety of your child.
· Ensure the car seat is not in contact, or damaged by moving parts in the
vehicle
· Never leave your child unattended in the car seat.
· Please inform fellow passengers, how to take the child out of the car seat
in case of an accident.
· In the event of an accident the whole child car seat should be replaced.
· This seat is for use in the rear seat of the vehicle and must not be
positioned in the front seat at any time, otherwise you jeopardize the
safety of your child.
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III. Various adjustments of the basic seat
3.1 adjustment of the 5-point-harness
Open the 5-point harness.
Press the red button ! Lay the shoulder straps to the
side
Place your child in the seat ensuring a correct seating
position.
Put the child´s arms through the shoulder straps.
To increase the length of the harness press and hold
down the central adjusting button and pull the shoulder•
straps toward you.
Close the harness by over-lapping both harness tongue s,´
then push them into the buckle with an audible click.
Tighten the harness belts by pulling the central adjusting
belt toward you. The harness should be comfortably
tight with no slack or twists in the webbing.
3.2 adjustment of the back height
The correct backrest height is very important for optimal
safety and the best seating position for the child. To adjust
the backrest height, pull the yellow button on the back of
the seat and move the seat back to the required height.
Ensure that when adjustments are made the yellow button
returns to a locked position. There are 3 positions.
3.3 adjustment of the recline position
The tarlight- is equipped with a reclineS Young-Sport
function, by simply turning the recline knob on either side
of the Starlight seat, you can choose a more upright or
more reclined position for the child.
3.4 adjustment of the seat depth
The tarlight- is equipped with 2 added backS Young-Sport
cushions. By gradually removing these cushions you can
adjust the seat depth for growth.
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IV. Using the optional accessorie
4.1 ISOFIX-Adapter
Fitting advice:
1. Please ensure that your supplying dealer/fitter gives
you instruction in the use and adjustment of the seat.
2. Open the grub screws (2 each side) and remove the
ISOFIX by pulling outward.
3. First adjust the recline (see 3.3) to the required
position. Then push the car seat including the
ISOFIX towards the ISOFIX brackets (the vehicle•
ISOFIX latch system) ensuring an audible latch (click,
click) each side.
4. When the seat is fitted there should be no gap
between the top of the backrest and the vehicle seat
backrest, if a gap exists this will lead to instability,
rocking and possible damage to the seat mechanism.
5. Tighten the grub screws (2 each side) on the
receiving tubes. After latching and to prevent
inadvertent opening of the ISOFIX latches, simply
tighten the thumb screws clockwise each side.
6. NOTE: Ensure that the ISOFIX is latched securely on
both sides.
Removal advice:
1. Undo the thumb screws anti-clockwise and pull the
thumb screws forward away from the vehicle backrest
to un-latch.
2. Now you can remove the car seat from the vehicle.
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IV. Using the optional accessories
4.2 clamp bow
Fitting advice:
1. Please ensure that your supplying dealer/fitter gives
you instruction in the use and adjustment of the seat.
2. Open the grub screws (2 each side) and remove
the clamp bow by pulling outward.
3. First adjust the recline (see 3.3) to the required
position. Then push the car seat including the clamp
bow towards the vehicles seat back until it is•
positioned in the slot between the (vehicles) seat and
backrest cushions.
4. When the seat is fitted there should be no gap
between the top of the backrest and the vehicle seat
backrest, if a gap exists this will lead to instability,
rocking and possible damage to the seat mechanism.
5. Tighten the grub screws on each side.
6. Depending on vehicle type the clamp bow can be
positioned to face upward or downward.
Removal advice:
1. To remove, pull the car seat forward including the
clamp bow and lift out of the car.
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IV. Using the optional accessories
4.3 security tray
Fitting advice:
1. Please ensure that your supplying dealer/fitter gives
you instruction in the use and adjustment of the seat.
2. First place your child into the car seat, fasten the seat
belt as required and then put the security tray on
the car seat.
3. Secure the tray with the Velcro®-belts provided,
which must be fixed in the back of the car seat.
4. The child's arms should lay on the tray. This leads to
an upright sitting position, as the upper body is
supported.
4.4 lateral trunk supports
1. HERNIK GmbH do not modify the original body of the
STRALIGHT by drilling or screwing, however it is very
important for us to provide lateral supports for
children with low tone. Therefore, for better stability
and flexibility we consider it best to work with
Velcro®
2. To change the position of the lateral supports, you
simply detach them from the Velcro® mounts with a
swiveling movement. Following this the lateral
supports c n be repositioned for optimal support.a
IMPORTANT: Please ensure that the lateral supports
are securely re-positioned. Otherwise a well-
supported seating position cannot be achieved. This is
done by pressing the lateral supports onto their
Velcro® mounts against the back of the car seat.
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4.5 abduction block
1. The adduction block aids the distance between
your child´s knees. Before adjusting the 5-point-
harness the abduction block should be removed.
To remove, loosen the quick-release lever and
pull the block up.
2. The abduction block must be fitted close to the
cover as shown. The depth can be adjusted using
the appropriate bracket mounting holes.•
3. Use the abduction block during the whole journey
to avoid injuries.
4. The position of the quick-release lever can be
changed after tightening by pulling it outward, then
swiveling.
IMPORTANT: to avoid injuries being caused
- Ensure that the quick-release lever is turned to an
upward or downward position and NOT sideward!
4.6 extra angular adjustment
1. Where the tilt of the standard recline position is
not enough, it can be increased by using the
(optional) extra angular adjustment. To adjust,
remove the fixing screw and nut each side , •
chose a tilt position, refit and tighten the fixing
screws. NOTE: Use of the cap nut is compulsory.
2. For safety-related reasons a quick-release lever
cannot be used for these adjustments!
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IV. Using the optional accessories
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4.7 foot rest / foot roll
1. Position the footrest mount bars into the square
receiving tubes provided at the front of the seat
baseplate. Adjust back or forward to suit the position
of the seat in the vehicle. Tighten the grub screw on
each side to secure in place.of the base plate
2. Use the quick-release lever to adjust the angle of•
the footrest. Please ensure after adjustment that the
lever is in a position in which it cannot cause injury
to you or your child.
3. Position the foot rest at the correct height by
loosening both grub screws , slide footrest plate
up or down, re-tighten the grub screws when the
desired position is achieved.
4.8 swivel base
1. The is available with a Swivel-S oung-Sporttarlight-Y
base-option, which allows easy access for
positioning the child. This option is available for
either passenger OR driver side, but not both.
he direction of swivel rotation can only be changedT
by the manufacturer. When the swivel-base- option is
specified it is recommended that the ISOFIX or a
clamp bow is used!
2. To use the swivel function, lift the plunger located
on the inboard side of the baseS oung-Sporttarlight-Y
plate, and swivel the seat outward. Please ensure
that there is enough room for the child's legs/feet as
you swivel the seat.
3. The should lock easily with an audiblelatch plate
'click' when the seat is rotated back to forward facing.
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V. Guarantee
Hernik products are designed and manufactured in accordance with strict quality
standards.
If, in exceptional circumstances, you have cause for complaint, Hernik GmbH
guarantee in accordance with the terms and conditions of delivery:
- 24 months warranty on all solid parts, from date of installation.
- 12 months warranty on all moving parts, from date of installation.
For parts that were not manufactured by Hernik GMBH, please refer to the
warranty policy of the respective manufacturer.
Claims under this guarantee are subject to the device being properly installed and
used in accordance with the instructions provided.
Warranty is void where modifications or improper repairs, without prior
consultation with the manufacturers are carried out.
Warranty is void where a device is improperly fitted.
Further claims, for whatever legal reason, in particular, claims for direct or indirect
damages are excluded.
At the back of the car seat you will find the following labeling:
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VI. Labeling
Partenhauserweg 14 • 81369 München • Germany
Serien-Nr.: SL-2016-9999
STARLIGHT-Reha (36 kg)
Lesen Sie bitte vor Gebrauch die Bedienungsanleitung!
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VII. Maintenance and product care
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VIII. Technical characteristics
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