icklebubba Solar User manual

Solar Car Seat
User Guide
ECE R44/04 GROUP: 1 + 2 + 3 (9-36kg)

CONTENTS
Item: Solar Car Seat (approx 9-36kg)
Group 1 (approx 9kg to 18kg / 9 months to 4 years)
Group 2 and 3 (approx 15kg to 36kg / 3 years to 12 years)
Thank you for purchasing this Group 1+2+3 car seat. If you are
not completely satisfied with the car seat or you would like to
change any accessory or obtain any help about the car seat,
please contact our customer services department.
Please Note: Only suitable for use in vehicles fitted with a 3 point
retractable safety belt or lsofix attachments.
STORAGE OF THE USER GUIDE
It is very important that these instructions remain with the car
seat at all times. You can store these instructions in the pocket
provided on the back of your car seat (2).
Please read this instruction manual carefully before use. When
installing with lsofix refer to your vehicle's handbook.
CAR SEAT FEATURES --------------------------------------------5-6
FITTING SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION CUSHIONS ---------------- 7
GROUP 1 FITTING INSTRUCTIONS(9-18KG) -------------------7-10
PLACING YOUR CHILD IN THE CAR SEAT -------------------11-13
SAFETY HARNESS SETTING AND ADJUSTMENT ----------13-15
GROUP 2 + 3 FITTING INSTRUCTIONS(15-36KG) -----------16-17
REMOVING AND CLEANING THE BUCKLE ---------------------18
ADJUSTING THE REVERSIBLE MATERIALS --------------------18
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION --------------------------------------19
PRODUCT WARRANTY --------------------------------------------20
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Airbags can cause injury. Do not use this child seat on a
passenger seat fitted with a front airbag unless it can be
deactivated.
Always give preference to using the rear seats of your vehicle
even if your highway code permits the use on the front seat.
Check your highway code as this regulation may vary accord-
ing to the country. Check the vehicle manual for advice on
fitting your car seat in the front of the vehicle.
Buckle failure will cause injury. Do not oil any part of the buckle.
Always check there is no food debris or other such matter in
the harness buckle.
Never use the car seat without the backrest as it will not
protect your child in the event of an accident.
A correctly adjusted harness is essential for your child's protec-
tion. There should not be more than two fingers width between
the harness and your child.
Toxic cleaning fluids can cause illness. Never use bleach, do not
iron, do not machine wash, do not tumble dry as this could
damage the cover and require replacing.
The buckle of the vehicle belt must not come above the lap
belt guide of the child seat. Contact our customer service
department if this occurs.
Always replace the car seat after an accident, in case of any
unseen damage.
Do not use the car seat without the seat cover. Do not replace
the seat cover with any cover other than the one recommend-
ed by the manufacturer, as it directly influences the safety
performance of the car seat.
Ensure that your car seat is secured at all times while in the
vehicle using the vehicles seat belt or lsofix system, even when
not in use. An unsecured car seat can cause injuries in the
event of a collision.
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WARNING !
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Keep these instructions with the car seat in case you need to
refer to them again in the future. Failure to follow these instruc-
tions may aect your child's safety.
Your car seat must be positioned and installed so that, under
normal vehicle usage conditions, no part can become jammed
under or between any moveable seat or in the vehicle door.
Do not modify or add to your car seat in any way without the
approval of a competent authority or the manufacturer, as this
will void any warranty.
Shade your car seat from sunlight to avoid hot items causing
injury to your child.
Do not leave your child unattended when in the car seat and in
the vehicle.
Make sure there is no loose luggage or other large objects that
are likely to cause injuries in the event of an accident. These
may cause injury to other occupants. Always secure loose
items.
The car seat may acquire some wear and tear over the years,
which may result in parts requiring replacement, please
contact our customer services department for replacement
parts.
Make sure all hard or plastic parts are stored away when not in
use and therefore cannot be misplaced.
During cold winter conditions take care that any change of
clothing has not reduced the tension and eectiveness of the
car seat harness.
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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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PREPARING YOUR CAR SEAT FOR USE
Before using your new car seat it is important to understand fully
how to install your car seat properly, secure your child correctly
and familiarise yourself with the features and functions of the
seat.
Please take the time to read and understand these instructions
fully. This is best done with the seat in front of you. Please always
read the safety warnings. Before using the seat in your vehicle
you should prepare the seat for your child by setting the harness
correctly.
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CAR SEAT FEATURES
1. Headrest Adjustor
2. Base
3. Top Tether
4. User Guide Box
5. Tension Indicating Adjustor
6. Top Tether Lock Hook
7. lsofix Connectors (x2)
8. Guide Hook (for 15-25kg children)
9. Jointshaft
10. Buckle Retainer
11. Side Impact Protection
12. Lock Clips (for 9-18kg children)
13. Lap Belt Guide (for 15-25kg children)
14. Belt Slots
15. lsofix Point Release Buttons (x2)
16. lsofix Connection Indicators
17. Headrest
18. Belt Slots
19. Harness Shoulder Straps
20. Buckle Pad (Reversible)
21. Harness Adjustment Button
22. Adjustment Patch Strap
23. Headrest Cushion (Reversible)
24. Harness Pads (x2)
25. Seat Cushion (Reversible)
26. Harness Adjustment Strap
27. Recline Lever
28. lsofix System Regulator
29. Adult Seat Belt Buckle
30. Adult Seat Belt Connector
31. Harness Connectors
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FITTING SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION CUSHIONS
Line up the two tabs located on the Side Impact Protection
panels to the two holes located on the side of the car seat (A-1).
Push inwards and upwards until the panel clicks into place (A-2).
NOTE! If you are short of space there is the option to only fit the
side closest to the vehicle door
GROUP 1 FITTING INSTRUCTIONS (9-18kg)
WARNING! ALWAYS GIVE PREFERENCE TO USING THE REAR
SEATS OF YOUR VEHICLE EVEN IF YOUR HIGHWAY CODE
PERMITS THE USE OF THE FRONT SEAT, CHECK YOUR
HIGHWAY CODE AS THIS REGULATION MAY VARY. CHECK
YOUR VEHICLE MANUAL FOR ADVICE ON FITTING YOUR CAR
SEAT IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. AIRBAGS CAN CAUSE
INJURY. DO NOT USE THIS CHILD SEAT ON A PASSENGER SEAT
FITTED WITH A FRONT AIRBAG.
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INSTALLING WITH ISOFIX AND TOP TETHER
Your car seat can be installed using Isofix and a top tether strap.
Pull the red button out, the Isofix connector will come out automatical-
ly. (B-1)
Unlock the Isofix connectors of the car seat by pushing the Isofix point
release button(lS)(B-2).
Open the plastic panel to get the top tether out and close the panel.
(B-3)
Hook the top tether strap on the anchor bracket and fasten the belt
tightly. (B-4)
Place the car seat on the vehicle seat and connect the lsofix connectors
to the vehicle Isofix attachments (B-5). There will be an indicator visible
on the connector.
Attach the Isofix connectors until the Isofix connection indicators (16)
turn from red to green and a click is heard (B-6). This will mean the seat
is locked into position.
Once in place pull the lsofix adjustor button until tight and the car seat
is tight against the vehicle seat back rest.

The top tether is located at the top of the seat back. Extend the
length by squeezing the tension indicating adjustor. Locate the
vehicle attachment point which may be found on the parcel
shelf, back of the seat or the rear boot area and hook on.
Tighten the tether strap (B-7) until the adjustor indicator shows
green (B-8).
THREE RECLINING POSITIONS(A)
Three reclining positions:
By pulling the red recline lever up,
you can choose from the following
positions for your child:
• 1. Upright
• 2. Mid-Recline
• 3. Full Recline
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PLACING YOUR CHILD IN THE CAR SEAT
Loosen the harness: Press on the central adjustor button (21)
(F-1) and pull on the harness shoulder straps (l9).
Adjusting the Headrest: the child' s head should sit directly in
the middle of the headrest and the sides of the headrest should
sit just above the child's shoulders.
To adjust the headrest pull the headrest adjustor (1) to release
the latch from the back of the seat, pull the headrest up and
locate the dial into one of the slots on the headrest (F-2)(F-3).
Ensure the headrest does not obstruct the child's shoulders.
Also make sure that the top of the child's head does not exceed
the top of the headrest.
Open the harness buckle by pressing firmly on the red button in
the centre of the buckle (F-5). Spread apart the shoulder straps
to buckle retainers (l0) to enable the child to be placed (F-6).
Place the child into the car seat, ensuring that they are seated
upright against the backrest. Pass the child's arm through each
of the shoulder straps (F-7) whilst bringing together the
harness connectors (31), align them together and insert into the
buckle until you hear a “c1ick” (F-8).
Tighten the harness: Pull firmly on the harness adjustment
strap(26) at the front of the seat; it is not necessary to press on
the central adjuster button (F-9).

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NOTE !
1. The tighter the belts are around the child, the better the
protection.
2. Check that the textured side of the belt pads are on the
shoulders of the child.
3. The belts should never be twisted.
4. If you are unable to click the tongue sections in the buckle,
unblock the buckle by pressing the red button and try again.
5. If you are not able to fasten the harness belt properly or pull
it tight, contact your supplier immediately. Under no circum-
stances use the product.
SAFETY HARNESS SETTING AND ADJUSTMENT
The car seat harness must be set to the size of the child.
The harness is five-point with shoulder, lap and crotch straps.
The shoulder straps (25) have individual shoulder pads (20).
The harness shoulder straps fit into a set of slots in the seat back
and they must be passed through the slots over the child's
shoulders.
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Loosen the harness by pressing the harness adjustor button
while pulling the shoulder straps forward as far as possible (G-1).
Seperate the backrest from the base by turning and removing
the jointshaft from the joint between the base and the backrest
(G-2). Unhook the shoulder harness from the metal hooks which
sits between the backrest and base (G-3).
Take o the cover of the headrest, unscrew the cap at the back
of the headrest (see fig. G-4) Then uninstall the slide and harness
shoulder belt shaft (G-5).
The headrest can now extend futher.
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To remove the Harness
System, pull the straps
through the shell and cover to
the front of the restraint (G-6).
Remove the Crotch Strap and
feed the metal plate found
under the base through the
slot (G-7).
Uninstall the Harness Buckle
(G-8).
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GROUP 2+3 FITTING INSTRUCTION (15-36kg)
Securing the child with the Adult Seat Belt (Group 2-3)
Place the car seat against the backrest of the vehicle seat.
Check that the headrest of the vehicle seat does not obstruct
the car seat. If this is the case then adjust or remove the vehicle
headrest. With your child sitting upright and back in the seat,
pull the adult seat belt and pass it across the front of the child.
Pass the lap section of the adult belt over the child' s lap and
under the armrest on both sides of the seat. Ensure the lap belt
is low down on the child's lap and firmly engaging with the
pelvis. Fasten the adult seat belt connector to the seat belt
buckle (H-2).
Locate the upper portion of the diagonal section of the adult
belt into the diagonal shoulder belt guide located on the top
corner of the back rest (H-1) (8).
Make sure the seat belt is not twisted and remove the slack
(H-3).
Incorrect installation method (H-4).
1. Check the position of the seat belt buckle, ensuring that it is
not being pulled around the child seat onto the red lap belt
guide.
2. Feed the diagonal section of the vehicle belt through the
upper belt guide on the opposite side to the buckle.
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WARNING! Your child’s safety
depends on the correct installa-
tion of your car seat before
every use.
IMPORTANT! Incorrect installa-
tion of your car seat will reduce
the protection and safety it
provides your child.
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