Medifab Kidslover Instruction Manual

Kidslover Car Seat

Installation &

User manual

IMPORTANT CONSUMER INFORMATION NOTICE: This manual

contains important instructions that must be passed on to the

user of this product. Please do not remove this manual before

delivery to the end user.

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USER: Before using this product, read entire manual and save for

future reference.

User Manual for all Kidslover Car Seats (product code begins with “4170”)

Manual: Kidslover20140613

User Name:

Serial Number:

www.medifab.com

Medifab Ltd solutions@medifab.com

New Zealand: Call 0800 543 343

7-9 Allens Road, Ashburton 7700

Australia: Call 1300 543 343

26 Pardoe Street, Devonport, TAS 7310

Providers of Rehabilitation Technology

Standard Seat Specification (without options)

Kidslover Child car Seat

We reserve the right to make Technicla changes.

Kidslover

Size 1

Size 2

Size XL

Total Height

67 cm

80 cm

90 cm

Back Height Adjustment

43 to 51 cm

49 to 57 cm

58 to 69 cm

Seat Width

27 or 31 cm

31 or 35 cm

36 or 40 cm

Seat Depth Adjustment

28 to 33 cm

34 to 39 cm

40 to 46 cm

Height of Trunk Supports

21 to 25 cm

25 to 29 cm

30 to 36

Width of Trunk Supports

19 to 28 cm

23 to 32 cm

29 to 40 cm

Approved

25 kg

36 kg

75 Kg

Nameplate

The nameplate is readily visible on the Kidslover

The Nameplate:

Agentur für Reha –Technik

Partenhauserweg 14

81369 München

Tel.: 089 / 714 41 76

Fax.: 089 / 780 69 309

Providers of Rehabilitation Technology

Kidslover

Disabled Child Car Seat

Instructions

HERNIK GmbH –Agents for Rehabilitation

Technology

Partenhauserweg 14 –81369 München

Kidslover Gr. 1

Serial No:

max. Load:25 Kg

Read Instruction Manual Before Use

HERNIK GmbH - Agentur für Reha –Technik

Partenhauserweg 14 –81369 München

Kidslover Gr. 2

Serien- Nr.:

max. Belastung: 36 Kg

Lesen Sie vor Gebrauch die Bedienungsanleitung

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Dear Customer,

We would like to thank you for purchasing our ‚Kidslover‘ special needs car seat.

Prior to installation and use of this seat in a vehicle, in the interest of correct and

safe use, we ask that you read carefully and understand this instruction manual.

Please be sure to observe all safety instructions

Please make sure that this instruction manual remains with the seat at all times

so that it is available for all users.

We reserve the right to make technical changes

Hernik GmbH.

Table of Contents..........................................................................................2

General Information.................................................................................................... 3

How to Use................................................................................................................. 3

Safety.......................................................................................................................... 4

Component Overview - Kidslover ............................................................................... 5

Adjustments –Kidslover 1 and 2 ............................................................................... 6

Component Overview - Accessories........................................................................... 7

How to Use - Accessories........................................................................................... 8

Installation in a Vehicle............................................................................................. 10

Care and Maintenance ............................................................................................. 10

Seat and Accessories............................................................................................... 11

Warranty................................................................................................................... 11

Serial Number / Identification.................................................................................... 12

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Seat and Accessories

Description Size 1 Size 2 Size XL

Kidslover part no: 300000-S 310000-S 310000-S-XL

Seat Angle Adjustment part no: 300100-S 310100-S 310100-S-XL

Swivel Base Plate part no: 300200-S 300200-S 300200-S

Head Support part no: 300050-S 300050-S 300050-S-XL

Leg Support - Left part no: 300350-S 300350-S 300350-S-XL

Leg Support - Right part no: 300355-S 300355-S 300355-S-XL

Abductor Pommell part no: 300400-S 310400-S 310400-S-XL

Footrest part no: 300450-S 310450-S 310450-S-XL

Trunk Support - Slimline part no: 300500-S 300500-S 300500-S-XL

Trunk Support - Deep part no: 300510-S 300510-S 300510-S-XL

Stabiliser Bracket part no: 300550-S 310550-S 310550-S-XL

Padded Play Tray part no: 300600-S 310600-S 310600-S-XL

Warranty

HERNIK –products are manufactured in accordance with strict quality standards

using the latest technology.

In the unlikely event of a failure, or if our product does not meet expectation, our

General Terms and Condition of Warranty are as follows:

24 Months warranty on the base frame components.

12 Months warranty on all moving parts.

Warranty excludes: Normal wear and tear, damage due to excessive loading,

damage due to incorrect use, damage due to incorrect installation, damage due to

accidents.

Product warranty is contingent on correct use of this product, correct installation and

adjustment in your vehicle, in accordance with the Instruction Manual provided.

Warranty does not apply in the event of design changes, modifications or improper

repairs, without prior consultation and agreement of Hernik GmbH.

Claims, irrespective of their legal basis, in particular claims for direct or indirect

damages are excluded.

Hernik Kidslover Handicap Child Car Seats meet the requirements of European

Standard EN 12182 and is labelled according to EU Directive 93/42/EEC.

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Seating the Child

1. Kidslover is designed and

intended for use only in the rear

seat of a car

2. Open the Child Support Harness

and if necessary release some

strap to make room in the harness.

3. Turn the seat to face out of the

vehicle for easier access (only with

swivel base option).

4. Swing open the trunk supports (if

this option is fitted).

5. Position the child.

6. Close the 5-point support harness,

and adjust to comfortably tight.

7. Turn the seat into the vehicle untill

the lock clicks shut.

8. Secure the child with the 3-point

vehicle seatbelt (1).

Thread the seatbelt through

the belt guides provided at

both lap and shoulder

positions.

9. Position the padded play tray /

crash pad (2) and fix in place with

the velcro straps provided on both

sides (optional).

Care and Maintenance

1. Check all screw connections and moving parts for tightness at 8 week intervals,

service where necessary.

2. Clean with a dry cloth, if necessary use a mild detergent to clean stubborn dirt.

3. The covers are removeable, for handwash at 40 degrees.

Disposal

-Delivery Packaging is recycleable.

-All metal parts can be recycled as scrap metal.

- All other parts (foams, covers), disposal must be in accordance with your

national regulations. Please check with your local authority waste disposal

offices.

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General Information

The Kidslover Disabled Child Car Seat is designed to be used as a restraint system

for disabled children when travelling in a car, it is suitable for installation in most

cars.

The car seat is designed for use in the back seat of a car and requires a functioning

vehicle mounted 3-point seat belt.

The seat can be installed and used on the passenger side or on the drivers side

(location to be specified at purchase).

In addition to the vehicles 3-point seat belt, the Kidslover car seat is equipped with a

5-point support harness, with both shoulders, lap and crotch strap, to provide added

support for the child.

Options are available to offer added postural management and support for the child

where needed.

ATTENTION

THE Kidslover child seat is tested and approved for forward facing

installation in a rear seat position only.

The distance between the childs head and the interior roof lining must be a

least 60mm.

How to Use

Your Kidslover car seat is supplied assembled.

On delivery your dealer should unpack and check the seat, ensure adjustments are

made to suit the vehicle, and fit the seat in accordance with the Instructions.

If fitted with the Stabiliser Bracket, this must be adjusted to the relevant vehicle, the

seat will then be located by pushing the stabiliser bracket into the gap between the

backrest and cushion of the vehicles rear seat.

If fitted with our Iso-fix option, this must be adjusted to the relevant vehicle, the seat

will then be located by latching onto the vehicles Iso-fix locations (Note: this Iso-fix

option is for stability / location purposes, the vehicles 3-point seat belt must always

be used to secure the child).

In order to achieve the optimal seating position, it will be necessary to adjust the

seat to the childs size and requirments. These adjustments should always be

carried out by your dealer.

After instruction, the appropriate person, in the presence of the dealer, should

perform all functions, as well as installation and removal of the car seat.

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Safety

Before use –all components must be checked for proper function.

The operating instructions must always be carried on the car seat.

Your childs safety is only guaranteed when the seat is properly installed and

your child is positioned correctly within the seat.

The support harness straps must be adjusted comfortable tight and must lay flat

on the child without twists and distortions.

The vehicles 3-point seat belt system must be used to secure the child, and

must be placed correctly within the seat belt guides provided.

Please check:

A. The vehicles seat belt is securely located within the seat belt guides.

B. That the belt buckles are securely engaged.

C. That there are no twists in the seat belt webbing.

Make sure that clothing, solid objects such as pins, belt buckles, etc. are not

placed between the child and the seat belt, which can result in unecessary

injuries in accidents.

Explain to your child how important it is to be properly secured, that the belts

must be used correctly, not to pull on the straps or to open the buckles.

Do not modify the seat as this will endanger your child.

Damage must not be caused to the seat by moving parts or doorways.

You must not leave your child unsupervised in the child seat.

You should inform other passengers how to remove the child from the car seat

in the event of an accident or incident.

In the event of an accident the child seat must be replaced.

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5. Setting the Footrest

Open the quick release lever each side(1)

Adjust the knee angle as required (2) close

both quick relaese levers to set (1)

Open the Allen screws each side (3) to set

the height of the Footrest (5), when

required position is achieved, retighten

both Allen screws (3).

Set the angle of the Footrest plate by

opening quick release levers each side (6).

Set the required angle (7), close both quick

levers to set.

6. Fitting the Padded Tray / Crash Pad

After the child is positioned in the seat

With the support harness adjusted and the

vehicles 3-point seat belt fitted, you may fit

the Padded Tray.

Position the Padded Tray and locate using

the Velcro straps (1) as shown.

Ensure the childs arms are resting on top

of the Tray.

7. Mounting the Stabiliser Bracket

If a Stabiliser Bracket is fitted, lift the seat

base at a slight angle and push the bracket

into the gap between the vehicles seat and

backrest.

Adjust the seat so that the car seat

backrest sits in contact against the

backrest of the vehicle seat.

Ensure that the car seat base is in full

contact with the vehicle seat cushion.

Tighten the screws on the car seat base frame

to lock the Stabiliser Bracket in position.

Stabiliser Bracket should be approx. 135mm

from car seat back.

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How to Use Kidslover Accessories

1. Abductor Pommell

To remove the Abductor Pommell, loosen the

quick clamp lever (1), simply lift out the

Pommell (2) from the retaining bracket (3).

Position the child, tighten the harness

support, then refit the Abductor Pommell (2)

into the retaining bracket (3) and retighten the

quick clamp lever (1)

2. Trunk Supports

The Trunk Supports are fitted through the

backrest cushion, apertures are provided

both left and right side.

Trunk Supports are adjustable, up/down and

in/out, to suit the size of the child.

Adjustments are made using the Matrix in the

back of the seat. Remove the Allen screws

from the rear of the seat, reposition and

tighten.

For Swing-away Trunk Supports, pull down

Knob (2). When the child is seated, pull down

Knob (2), swing support forward to a straight

Positiion and lock knob in place.

3. Swivel Base

Lift release button (1) and swivel the seat

toward the open door.

Place the child and swivel the seat to face

forward, ensuring that the seat locks

securely.

Older versions –you must unscrew the

locking button before lifting the button to

release the seat for swivel.

When the seat is locked forward facing,

retighten the locking button.

4. Recline Angle

Remove screws (1) each side.

Adjust seat recline angle as required, refit

screws each side through location plate (2)

and retighten.

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Component Overview - Kidslover

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1. Base Plate

2. Framework

3. Seat Plate

4. Seat Depth Adjustment Plate

5. Back Plate

6. Mount Bracket for Seat Belt Guide

7. Seat Belt Guide - Shoulder

8. Seat Belt Guide - Lap

9. Seat Cushion

10. Back Cushion

11. Side Cushion

12. 5-point Support Harness

13. Quick-Release Lever

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Adjustments Kidslover 1 and 2

1. Seat Depth Adjustment

Remove the Seat Cushion.

Loosen the screws (1) and slide the Seat

Depth Adjustment Plate to the desired

position.

Retighten both screws (1) and refit the

cushion.

2. Backrest Recline Adjustment

Open the Quick Release Levers (1) both

sides. Recline to the desired position and

close the Quick Release Levers.

3. Support Harness Adjustment

Close the buckle by overlapping the

harness tongues, then press into the

buckle. Open by pressing the red button.

Ensure all belts are free with no twists.

Place the child in the seat ensuring they

are seated to the back of the cushion.

Connect the 5-point harness.

Pull the Lap belt (2) comfortably tight.

Adjust the Shoulder belts (3) each side,

you should only be able to place your flat

hand inside the shoulder belt after

tensioning.

Regular adjustments are required to the

harness for example when the child is

wearing different clothes.

4. Removal of Cushions

Remove the backrest cushion by pulling the harness shoulder straps

through the pad. Remove the pad. Open the zip to remove the cover.

Remove the seat cushion by undoing the crotch strap, then simply peel

the cushion from the velcro Open the zip to remove the cover.

5. Setting the Shoulder Seat Belt Guide

The seat belt guide must be set to the

appropriate height for the child.

Loosen both nuts (3) behind the cushion.

Open both Allen screws (2) on the rear of

the seat.

Slide the guide to the correct position, then

Retighten both Allen screws (2), then retighten

Both locking nuts (3)

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Component Overview –Kidslover Accessories

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1. Seat Recline Adjustment

2. Swivel Base Release

3. Abductor Pommell

4. Footrest

5. Trunk Supports (Left / Right)

6. Stabiliser Bracket / Iso-fix

7. Padded Playtray / Crash Pad

8. Outer Leg Supports (Left / Right)

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Adjustments Kidslover 1 and 2

1. Seat Depth Adjustment

Remove the Seat Cushion.

Loosen the screws (1) and slide the Seat

Depth Adjustment Plate to the desired

position.

Retighten both screws (1) and refit the

cushion.

2. Backrest Recline Adjustment

Open the Quick Release Levers (1) both

sides. Recline to the desired position and

close the Quick Release Levers.

3. Support Harness Adjustment

Close the buckle by overlapping the

harness tongues, then press into the

buckle. Open by pressing the red button.

Ensure all belts are free with no twists.

Place the child in the seat ensuring they

are seated to the back of the cushion.

Connect the 5-point harness.

Pull the Lap belt (2) comfortably tight.

Adjust the Shoulder belts (3) each side,

you should only be able to place your flat

hand inside the shoulder belt after

tensioning.

Regular adjustments are required to the

harness for example when the child is

wearing different clothes.

4. Removal of Cushions

Remove the backrest cushion by pulling the harness shoulder straps

through the pad. Remove the pad. Open the zip to remove the cover.

Remove the seat cushion by undoing the crotch strap, then simply peel

the cushion from the velcro Open the zip to remove the cover.

5. Setting the Shoulder Seat Belt Guide

The seat belt guide must be set to the

appropriate height for the child.

Loosen both nuts (3) behind the cushion.

Open both Allen screws (2) on the rear of

the seat.

Slide the guide to the correct position, then

Retighten both Allen screws (2), then retighten

Both locking nuts (3)

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Component Overview –Kidslover Accessories

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1. Seat Recline Adjustment

2. Swivel Base Release

3. Abductor Pommell

4. Footrest

5. Trunk Supports (Left / Right)

6. Stabiliser Bracket / Iso-fix

7. Padded Playtray / Crash Pad

8. Outer Leg Supports (Left / Right)

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How to Use Kidslover Accessories

1. Abductor Pommell

To remove the Abductor Pommell, loosen the

quick clamp lever (1), simply lift out the

Pommell (2) from the retaining bracket (3).

Position the child, tighten the harness

support, then refit the Abductor Pommell (2)

into the retaining bracket (3) and retighten the

quick clamp lever (1)

2. Trunk Supports

The Trunk Supports are fitted through the

backrest cushion, apertures are provided

both left and right side.

Trunk Supports are adjustable, up/down and

in/out, to suit the size of the child.

Adjustments are made using the Matrix in the

back of the seat. Remove the Allen screws

from the rear of the seat, reposition and

tighten.

For Swing-away Trunk Supports, pull down

Knob (2). When the child is seated, pull down

Knob (2), swing support forward to a straight

Positiion and lock knob in place.

3. Swivel Base

Lift release button (1) and swivel the seat

toward the open door.

Place the child and swivel the seat to face

forward, ensuring that the seat locks

securely.

Older versions –you must unscrew the

locking button before lifting the button to

release the seat for swivel.

When the seat is locked forward facing,

retighten the locking button.

4. Recline Angle

Remove screws (1) each side.

Adjust seat recline angle as required, refit

screws each side through location plate (2)

and retighten.

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Component Overview - Kidslover

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1. Base Plate

2. Framework

3. Seat Plate

4. Seat Depth Adjustment Plate

5. Back Plate

6. Mount Bracket for Seat Belt Guide

7. Seat Belt Guide - Shoulder

8. Seat Belt Guide - Lap

9. Seat Cushion

10. Back Cushion

11. Side Cushion

12. 5-point Support Harness

13. Quick-Release Lever

Kidslover - Disabled Child Car Seat

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Safety

Before use –all components must be checked for proper function.

The operating instructions must always be carried on the car seat.

Your childs safety is only guaranteed when the seat is properly installed and

your child is positioned correctly within the seat.

The support harness straps must be adjusted comfortable tight and must lay flat

on the child without twists and distortions.

The vehicles 3-point seat belt system must be used to secure the child, and

must be placed correctly within the seat belt guides provided.

Please check:

A. The vehicles seat belt is securely located within the seat belt guides.

B. That the belt buckles are securely engaged.

C. That there are no twists in the seat belt webbing.

Make sure that clothing, solid objects such as pins, belt buckles, etc. are not

placed between the child and the seat belt, which can result in unecessary

injuries in accidents.

Explain to your child how important it is to be properly secured, that the belts

must be used correctly, not to pull on the straps or to open the buckles.

Do not modify the seat as this will endanger your child.

Damage must not be caused to the seat by moving parts or doorways.

You must not leave your child unsupervised in the child seat.

You should inform other passengers how to remove the child from the car seat

in the event of an accident or incident.

In the event of an accident the child seat must be replaced.

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5. Setting the Footrest

Open the quick release lever each side(1)

Adjust the knee angle as required (2) close

both quick relaese levers to set (1)

Open the Allen screws each side (3) to set

the height of the Footrest (5), when

required position is achieved, retighten

both Allen screws (3).

Set the angle of the Footrest plate by

opening quick release levers each side (6).

Set the required angle (7), close both quick

levers to set.

6. Fitting the Padded Tray / Crash Pad

After the child is positioned in the seat

With the support harness adjusted and the

vehicles 3-point seat belt fitted, you may fit

the Padded Tray.

Position the Padded Tray and locate using

the Velcro straps (1) as shown.

Ensure the childs arms are resting on top

of the Tray.

7. Mounting the Stabiliser Bracket

If a Stabiliser Bracket is fitted, lift the seat

base at a slight angle and push the bracket

into the gap between the vehicles seat and

backrest.

Adjust the seat so that the car seat

backrest sits in contact against the

backrest of the vehicle seat.

Ensure that the car seat base is in full

contact with the vehicle seat cushion.

Tighten the screws on the car seat base frame

to lock the Stabiliser Bracket in position.

Stabiliser Bracket should be approx. 135mm

from car seat back.

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Kidslover - Disabled Child Car Seat

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Seating the Child

1. Kidslover is designed and

intended for use only in the rear

seat of a car

2. Open the Child Support Harness

and if necessary release some

strap to make room in the harness.

3. Turn the seat to face out of the

vehicle for easier access (only with

swivel base option).

4. Swing open the trunk supports (if

this option is fitted).

5. Position the child.

6. Close the 5-point support harness,

and adjust to comfortably tight.

7. Turn the seat into the vehicle untill

the lock clicks shut.

8. Secure the child with the 3-point

vehicle seatbelt (1).

Thread the seatbelt through

the belt guides provided at

both lap and shoulder

positions.

9. Position the padded play tray /

crash pad (2) and fix in place with

the velcro straps provided on both

sides (optional).

Care and Maintenance

1. Check all screw connections and moving parts for tightness at 8 week intervals,

service where necessary.

2. Clean with a dry cloth, if necessary use a mild detergent to clean stubborn dirt.

3. The covers are removeable, for handwash at 40 degrees.

Disposal

-Delivery Packaging is recycleable.

-All metal parts can be recycled as scrap metal.

- All other parts (foams, covers), disposal must be in accordance with your

national regulations. Please check with your local authority waste disposal

offices.

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General Information

The Kidslover Disabled Child Car Seat is designed to be used as a restraint system

for disabled children when travelling in a car, it is suitable for installation in most

cars.

The car seat is designed for use in the back seat of a car and requires a functioning

vehicle mounted 3-point seat belt.

The seat can be installed and used on the passenger side or on the drivers side

(location to be specified at purchase).

In addition to the vehicles 3-point seat belt, the Kidslover car seat is equipped with a

5-point support harness, with both shoulders, lap and crotch strap, to provide added

support for the child.

Options are available to offer added postural management and support for the child

where needed.

ATTENTION

THE Kidslover child seat is tested and approved for forward facing

installation in a rear seat position only.

The distance between the childs head and the interior roof lining must be a

least 60mm.

How to Use

Your Kidslover car seat is supplied assembled.

On delivery your dealer should unpack and check the seat, ensure adjustments are

made to suit the vehicle, and fit the seat in accordance with the Instructions.

If fitted with the Stabiliser Bracket, this must be adjusted to the relevant vehicle, the

seat will then be located by pushing the stabiliser bracket into the gap between the

backrest and cushion of the vehicles rear seat.

If fitted with our Iso-fix option, this must be adjusted to the relevant vehicle, the seat

will then be located by latching onto the vehicles Iso-fix locations (Note: this Iso-fix

option is for stability / location purposes, the vehicles 3-point seat belt must always

be used to secure the child).

In order to achieve the optimal seating position, it will be necessary to adjust the

seat to the childs size and requirments. These adjustments should always be

carried out by your dealer.

After instruction, the appropriate person, in the presence of the dealer, should

perform all functions, as well as installation and removal of the car seat.

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Kidslover - Disabled Child Car Seat