RECARO Monza Nova 2 Reha Assembly instructions
Instructions for assembly and use
of the Reha version (supplement)
RECARO
Monza Nova 2 Reha
Monza Nova 2 Seatfix Reha
Booster Seat
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RECARO Monza Nova 2 Reha – Instructions for assembly and use of the Reha version
Dear RECARO Monza Nova 2 Reha user,
To make handling of your new child restraint safe, practical and comfortable for both you and your child, please read
these instructions and the instructions enclosed with the seat before use.
This manual is a supplement to the original RECARO assembly and usage instructions. Some aspects in handling
the car seat have changed, due to the modification into a Reha version. These changed aspects are described in this
supplementary user manual.
Should you have further questions or problems, please contact your specialist dealer or us directly.
Our address: ExoMotion LLC · dba Thomashilfen
309 South Cloverdale Street, Unit B 12 · Seattle WA 98108 · USA
phone: 866 870 2122 (toll free) · fax: 866 870 0801 (toll free)
General instructions
Please note: ALWAYS secure your child and the seat with the vehicle‘s 3-point belt. The 5-point positioning belt
integrated in the seat is NOT security relevant.
• Useonlyforchildrenwhoseweightis15to50kg/33.1to110.2lb.
• Attention!Alwaysusethisseatwiththevehicle’s3-pointbelt!DONOTusetheboosterwithoutthevehicle’s3-point!
• Whenusingthisseatasabeltpositioningbooster,theshoulderportionofthevehicle’s3-pointlap/shoulderbelt
mustbeatorjustabovechild’sshoulder!
• Theintegratedharnesssystemisonlyforpositioningchildrenwithspecialneeds!
• Followallinstructionsonthischildrestraint.Reviewthewritteninstructionslocatedundertheseatandtheadded
instructions using for children with special needs.
• Registeryourchildrestraintwithyourmanufacturer!
• DONOTusetheseatinaseatingpositionwithanactivefrontalairbag!Alwaysinstallthischildrestraintsystem
forward-facing!
Suitable for a body weight of up to 50 kg / 110.2 lb:
RECAROMonzaNova2RehahassuccessfullypassedanoverloadtestatDekra(Klettwitz)onthebasisofthe
requirementsofUNECER44/04.Thus,theRECAROMonzaNova2Rehaisapprovedfortheuseas“restraintsystemfor
specialneeds(“S”)”.
Play safe with RECARO Isofix (model Seatfix):
Isox(LATCH)isaninternationallystandardisedfasteningsystemforchildren’scarseats.CorrespondingIsoxanchor
pointsarermlyconnectedtothevehicle‘sbodywork.WithIsoxchildren’scarseatscanbequicklyandeasily
anchored in these standardised fixture points. In this way, the seat is safely secured in the vehicle, even without a child
anddoesnothavetoberetainedwiththe3-pointvehiclebelt.PleasecheckbeforehandwhetheryourcarhasanIsox
anchor point.
When using the seatfix connection for the swivel base, please mind the safety hints in the assembly instructions.
Guarantee conditions / CE mark
Thomashilfen offers you a guarantee of 2 years for all seat parts, commencing on the date of purchase. This guarantee
incorporatesallclaimswhichinuencefunctionality.Damagesduetoimproperuseandnaturalwearandtearare
excluded.
RECAROMonzaNova2RehameetstherequirementsofFMVSS213andtheUNstandardECER44/04andisprovided
with a CE marking.
EnjoyusingyourRECAROMonzaNova2Rehacarseat!
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Safety warnings
WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
•Useonlywithchildrenwhoseweightisbetween15and50kg/33.1and110.2lbandheightisbetween94and
150cm/37and59".
•DiscontinueuseofyourRECARO MonzaNova2Rehachildrestraintthatisolderthansixyearsorhasbeenina
severe crash to prevent injury due to deterioration or hidden damage. See date of manufacture, located on restraint.
•Useonlythevehicle’slapandshoulderbelt(or“3-point”)systemwhenrestrainingthechildinthisboosterseat.
•Followallinstructionsonthechildrestraintandinthismanual.DoNOTusethischildrestraintsystemuntilyouhave
readandunderstoodtheinstructionsinthismanualandinyourvehicleowner’smanual.DoNOTletothersinstallor
use this child restraint system unless they understand how to use it.
•DoNOTmakeanytechnicalmodicationtothechildrestraintsystemanduseitonlyasoutlinedintheseinstructions.
Otherwise, the safety function of the seat will be reduced or completely voided.
•DonotusetheRECARO MonzaNova2Rehainthefrontseatofavehiclewithapassengerairbagunlesstheairbag
hasbeenswitchedoff.Usethechildrestraintonlyinrearseatingpositionsequippedwith3-pointbeltssothatthe
childcannotbeendangeredbythefront-seatpassenger’sactiveairbag.
•Accordingtoaccidentstatistics,childrenaresaferwhenproperlyrestrainedintherearseatingpositionsthaninthe
front seating positions.
•Beforeeachuse,inspectthechildrestraint.Makesurenothingonthechildrestraintisdamaged,looseorbroken.If
anythingontherestraintappearsdamaged,looseorbroken,doNOTusetherestraint.
•Failuretofollowwarningsonthechildrestraintlabelscouldcauseseriousinjuryordeath.
•Restraintsystemsshouldbesecurelybeltedtothevehicle,evenwhentheyarenotoccupied,sinceinacrashan
unsecured child restraint system may injure other occupants.
•ThisrestraintisNOTcertiedforaircraftusebecausethischildrestraintrequiresalapANDshoulderbelt.
•Thisboosterisonlytobeusedasacompleteassemblyofbackrestandseatcushion.DONOTusetheseatcushion
alonewithoutthebackrest!
•Placingyourchildinahotchildrestraintmayresultinburns.
•DoNOTaddaccessories,toys,paddingorotheritemstothischildrestraintunlessprovidedbyRECAROor
THOMASHILFEN.
•ThischildrestraintmustNOTbeusedinthehome,boatsorothernon-certiedapplications.
•NEVERusethisboosterseatinanyvehicleseatingpositionequippedwithanactiveairbagunlessrecommendedby
the vehicle manufacturer.
•Ifachildrestrainthasbeenoccupiedinacrashorvehicleaccident,itmustbereplaced;doNOTusethechild
restraint again. A crash can cause unseen damage and using it again can cause serious injury or death.
•IftheRECAROMonzaNova2Rehahasbeeninavehicleduringacrashandnoairbagsweredeployed,itdoesnot
need to be replaced.
•NEVERleaveachildunattendedevenwhensleeping.
•NEVERallowachildtoplaywiththischildrestraint;itisNOTatoy.
•Thereisnoguaranteethatthischildrestraintwillpreventinjuryordeathinaparticularcrash.However,ifyoustress
careful driving and proper use of your child restraint, it can lower the risk of injury or death in most crashes.
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General information
Extreme weather
When it is hot, we recommend the following tips to reduce possible injury or discomfort to your child:
•Parkyourvehicleintheshadetohelpkeeptherestraintcooler.
•Coverthechildrestraintwithasheetorblanketwhennotinuse.
•ALWAYSchecksurfacetemperaturesofthechildrestraintbeforeplacingachildinit.
When it is cold, we recommend the following tips to reduce possible injury or discomfort to your child:
•Removethechild’sbulkyclothingbeforerestrainingthechildintheseat.Thiswillhelpbeltsandothersafetyfeatures
function properly.
•Afterrestrainingthechildintheseat,coverthechildandtherestraintsystemwithablanketortheirjackettomaintain
warmth and comfort of the child.
Register your new Monza Nova 2 Reha
Childrestraintscouldberecalledforsafetyreasons.Youmustregisterthisrestrainttobereachedinarecall.Sendyour
name,address,emailaddressifavailable,andtherestraint’smodelname,manufacturingdateandserialnumberto:
ExoMotion LLC · dba Thomashilfen · 309 South Cloverdale Street · Unit B 12 · Seattle WA 98108 · USA
orcall:8668702122(tollfree)·orregisteronlineat:www.thomashilfen.us/registry
Forrecall information,calltheU.S.Government’sVehicleSafetyHotlineat1-888-327-4236(TTY:1-800-424-9153)or
gotowww.NHTSA.gov.
Contact a Child Passenger Safety (CPS) technician.
YoucanndaCPStechnicianinyourareaatwww.nhtsa.dot.gov.Clickon“ChildPassengerSafety”andselect“Certied
ChildPassengerSafetyTechnicianLocator.”
Attend a car seat check-up in your area.
Moreinformationaboutcarseatcheck-upsisavailableatwww.nhtsa.dot.govunder“ChildSeatInspections”oratwww.
seatcheck.org.Youcanalsocall1-855-SEAT-CHECKtondthenextorclosestseatcheckevent.
Purpose / indication
TheRECAROMonzaNova2Reha/MonzaNova2SeatxRehaboosterseatisdesignedforthetransportofchildren
with special needs in vehicles. Some potential applications are:
•cerebralpalsy
•hypotonysyndromeofunspecicgenesis
•musculardystrophy
•differentsyndromediseases
The car seat is characterized by its shell design and pad system, which provide for additional seating safety, stabilization
ofheadandpelvis,andsupport/controlofthefeet.
Thus,theRECAROMonzaNova2Reha/MonzaNova2SeatxRehameetstheneedsofdisabledchildrenverywell.
Application risks / contraindications
Noapplicationrisks/contraindicationsareknown.
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5-point positioning belt
Please note: The 5-point positioning belt helps position the child in the car seat and does not protect the child in the
event of an accident. The 3-point belt in the car must always be used to secure the child in the seat. Do not route the
5-point belt through the red belt guides on the headrest. They are intended only for the 3-point belt.
Adjusting the belt length:
Pulltheloosebeltstrapstoshortenandtightenthebelts.Tolengthenthebelts,pressthereleasemechanismonthe
adjustment buckle and then pull out the belt to the desired length.
If required, the belt length can also be adjusted with the two belt loops (bolted) at the back of the seat.
Belt buckle:
Presstheredbuttononthebuckletoopen.Separatethetwoupperbeltfasteners.Toclosethebelt,putthebeltfasteners
intothebuckleandpushtogetheruntiltheylockinplacewithanaudible„Click“.
Thecoverforthecrotchpad(zipper)canberemovedandwashedinthemachineatupto30°C/86°F.Pleaseundothe
zip on the bottom crotch pad as well to remove the cover.
Fig. 1a: Adjusting the belt length Fig. 1b:Openingandclosingthebeltbuckle(„Click“)
Headrest
Re-installing pads:
Adjusttheseat‘sheadresttothehighestpositiontofacilitateattachingtheheadrest.Pullthecoversofthesupportsover
the side parts of the headrest and fasten them at the top with the press button. The pads are fastened to the lower part of
the headrest with an elastic rubber band.
Thecovercanberemoved(zipper)andwashedinthemachineatupto30°C/86°F.
Fig. 2a: Attaching the headrest Fig. 2b: Fasteningatbottom Fig. 2c: Fasteningattop
Lateral trunk supports
The lateral trunk supports can be fastened at 3 different heights on the left and right in the back area with press buttons
andVelcro.Startwiththepressbuttons.
The supports can be fixed more firmly by pressing against the fleece strips in the back of the seat.
Thecovercanberemoved(zipper)andwashedinthemachineatupto30°C/86°F.
Fig. 3a:Pressbutton Fig. 3b:Velcro-fastening
Lateral seat supports
Re-installing pads:
Remove stabilizer blocks, then adjust the backrest to a horizontal position to facilitate attachment of the lateral supports.
Pullthecoversofthelateralsupportsoverthesidepartsoftheseatsurfaceandattachthemtotherearoftheseatsurface
with the press button.
Thecovercanberemoved(zipper)andwashedinthemachineatupto30°C/86°F.
Fig. 4a: Attaching the support Fig. 4b:Pressbutton,rear
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Abduction block (accessory) item code: 804
Assembly:
Beforeassemblingtheabductionblock,thecrotchpadneedstoberemoved.Openthe5-point-positioningbeltand
remove the crotch pad by pulling it off the belt buckle.
Remove the plastic cap from the end of the groin strap. Unthread the harness buckle and retainer from the groin strap.
Guidethebeltstrapthroughtheslitoftheabductionblockandvelcro-fastenitontheseatingsurfaceinthedesired
position.Mountthebeltbuckle,slidingbuckleandplasticcaptothebeltstrapagain.Pleasealsorememberto
re-attachthecrotchpad.
Adjustment:
The abduction block can be adjusted in depth. In order to do so, it first has to be released from the groin belt. Remove
theplasticcapfromtheendofthegroinstrap.Unthreadtheharnessbuckleandretainerfromthegroinstrap.Pullthe
abduction block up and off the groin belt.
Thread the groin belt back through the sliding buckle and belt buckle, and secure the loose end of the belt with the
plasticcap.Positiontheabductionblockasneededonthehook-and-loopfastenerprovidedontheseatbottom.
The cover is removable (zipper) and machine washable at up to 30°C. To remove the cover, the abduction block first has
to be released from the groin belt as described above.
Fig. 5a: Removing the crotch pad Fig. 5b: Removing the belt end piece
Fig. 5c: Unthreading the sliding buckle and belt buckle Fig. 5d: Attaching the abduction block
Fig. 5e: Assembled abduction block
Swivel base with footrest adapter (accessory) item code: 820/1
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Seatfix connection (for swivel base) (accessory) item code: 818
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Stabilising bow, rear (for swivel base) (accessory) item code: 819
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Stand, front (for swivel base) (accessory) item code: 817
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Footrest, short 12 cm / 4.7"(accessory) item code: 806
Footrest, long 18 cm / 7.1"(accessory) item code: 805
Assembly:
Remove the two caps at the front bottom part of the seat before attaching the footrest. Insert the tubes of the footrest into
theRECAROMonzaNova2Reha.Inordertodoso,pressinthecatchspringandslidethetubesfurtheruntilthecatch
spring snaps in audibly.
SecurethefootrestusingthebeltthatrunsaroundtheseatbottomoftheRECAROMonzaNova2Reha.Inordertodo
so, open the buckle under the seat and loop the front section of the belt around the crossbar of the footrest. Make sure
that the belt is fastened correctly. Use the sliding buckle to adjust the belt length as required.
To stabilize the footrest on the vehicle floor adjust the height of the support bars by screwing them in or out until they
have contact with the vehicle. Then lock the support bars with the hand knobs to prevent them unscrewing accidentally.
Screw the hand knobs upwards as far as possible and tighten them fast.
Dismantling:
OpenthebeltundertheseatsurfaceoftheRECAROMonzaNova2Reha,pressinthecatchspringwithasmallobjekt
(e.g.ballpen)andpullthetubescompletelyoutoftheseat.Pleaseremembertofastenthebeltundertheseatsurfaceof
theRECAROMonzaNova2Reha.
Please note:
If the swivel base is being used the footrest is attached to the footrest adapter integrated in the swivel base. In this case,
make sure to always secure the footrest against falling off with the hand knob provided with the user manual. The
receiver for the hand knob (metal block with thread) is situated on the left tube of the footrest adapter.
Lower leg length:
The lower leg length is adjusted by changing the height of the footrest. Loosen both outer screws. Retighten them after
each adjustment.
Foot angle:
Loosen the four screws left and right on the underside of the footrest to adjust the desired foot angle with the rails. Then
retighten the screws.
Please note: The footrest cannot be used in combination with the seat depth extension, unless the swivel base is used
in addition.
Fig. 6a: Removing caps and inserting tubes Fig. 6b:Pressinginthecatchspring
Fig. 6c: Opening belt under the seat Fig. 6d: Securing with belt
Fig. 6e: Dismantling:Pushinginthecatchspring Fig. 6f: Height adjustment in vehicle
Seat wedge, bottom (accessory) item code: 810
The seat wedge is positioned below the car seat. The high edge is at the front to achieve an optimum rest position of the
child.
Thecovercanberemoved(zipper)andwashedinthemachineatupto30°C/86°F.
Please note: Seat wedge below and swivel base should not be used together.
Fig. 7a:Positioningseatonseatwedge Fig. 7b:Finalposition
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Seat wedge, inside (accessory) item code: 809
The seat wedge (inside) can be fastened to the seat surface at 3 different positions:
1. An active posture is achieved by placing the seat wedge on the seat with the high side facing the back.
2. Velcro-fastentheseatwedgewiththeatsidefacingrearwardsforamorepassiveposture/restposition.
3. Inordertoreducetheseatdepthortoachieveabiggerhipangle,youcanalsoVelcro-fastentheseatwedgetothe
rear of the seat in an upright position with the broad side facing downwards.
ThetwolateralpadsforadditionalprotectionareVelcro-fastenedtothesides.
Thecovercanberemoved(zipper)andwashedinthemachineatupto30°C/86°F.
Fig. 8a: Active Fig. 8b:Passive Fig. 8c: Back Fig. 8d: With lateral pads
Seat depth extension + 13 cm / 5.1" (accessory) item code: 808
Removethetwocapsatthefrontbottompartoftheseatbeforeattachingtheseatdepthextension.Pressthecatch
springs in at the rear ends of the sliding rods and push the tubes into the holes as far as they will go.
SecuretheseatdepthextensionwiththebeltthatrunsaroundtheseatbottomoftheRECAROMonzaNova2Reha.In
order to do so, open the buckle under the seat and guide the front section of the belt through the belt loop on the seat
depth extension. Make sure that the belt is fastened correctly. Use the sliding buckle to adjust the belt length as required.
Please note: The seat depth extension cannot be used in combination with the footrest or swivel base, unless the swivel
base is used in addition.
Thecovercanberemovedandwashedinthemachineatupto30°C/86°F.
Fig. 9a: Removing caps Fig. 9b:Pressinginthecatchsprings
Fig. 9c: Opening belt under the seat Fig. 9d: Securing with belt
Table (accessory) item code: 811
Slidethetableontothetwosidesoftheseatsurface.ThetableisfastenedonbothsideswithtwoVelcrostripseach.
GuidetheVelcrostripsofthetablethroughtheplasticringsattheseat/seatback.
Thecovercanberemoved(zipper)andwashedinthemachineatupto30°C/86°F.
Fig. 10a: Attaching the table Fig. 10b: Attaching belts to seat
ExoMotion LLC ·dba Thomashilfen · 309 South Cloverdale Street, Unit B 12 · Seattle WA 98108 · USA
phone: 866 870 2122 (toll free) · fax: 866 870 0801 (toll free) ·[email protected] · www.thomashilfen.us
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