Safeway Cosmos User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
GROUPS 1 / 2 / 3 (9 - 36kg)
Forward facing 9 to 18kg
Booster Seat 15 to 36kg
Created with Passion, Designed for Safety

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Contents
Introduction
Important Notices
Restraint Features
Use of the Child Restraint in the Vehicle
Adjusting the Height of the Harness System
Using the Harness Buckle
Adjusting the Height of the Headrest
Using the Comfort Pad
Securing your Child in the Child Seat
Install for Group 1 (9 to 18kg) - Use with Internal Harness
Install for Group 2/3 (15 to 36kg) - Use with Vehicle Seat Belt
Removing the Harness System
Removing the Cover
Washing Instructions
Care & Maintenance
Warranty
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Dear parents
Congratulations on the purchase of your Child Safety Seat.
Safety, comfort and user-friendliness have at all times played an important role in
the development of the Child Safety Seats.
This product meets the most stringent safety regulations and has passed the
most stringent compulsary safety testing required by law.
Research shows that a high number of child restraint safety seats are installed
incorrectly. Therefore, please take the time to read through this instruction
manual carefully. Your child’s safety can only be guaranteed if this product is used
according to correct installation following these instructions.
Continuous research by our development team, user tests and consumer
reactions ensure that we are kept fully up-to-date in the field of child safety.
Therefore, if you have any questions concerning the use of the Child Safety Seat,
please do not hesitate to contact us.
Distributor details :
Unimark Distributors CC
P.O. Box 912-1095
Silverton
0127
Tel : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
E-mail : [email protected]
Web : www.safewaybabies.co.za
Introduction

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• WARNING: Read this instruction manual carefully. Study the illustrations in
this instruction manual before use, and, when installing the car seat. The Child
Safety Seat is a safety product and is only safe when used according to the
instructions.
• WARNING: The correct fitting of the Child Safety Seat is of vital importance for
the safety of your child. See the Installation section and/or the sticker on the
side of the seat.
• WARNING: Ensure that the rigid items and plastic parts of the Child Safety
Seat are so located and installed that they are not liable, during everyday use of
the vehicle, to become trapped by a movable seat or in a door of the vehicle.
• WARNING: Never use the Child Safety Seat rearward facing on a seat
equipped with a front airbag, as this can result in serious injury or death. This
does not apply to so-called "side airbags".
• WARNING: The Child Safety Seat must only be used on a forward facing seat
that is fitted with an automatic 3-point safety belt or ISOFIX points that are
approved according to ECE R16 or other equivalent standards, that comply to
SABS 1080.
• WARNING: The vehicle seat belt holding the restraint to the vehicle should be
tight, the straps restraining your child should be adjusted to your child’s body,
and the straps should not be twisted.
• WARNING: After an accident, the seat may become unsafe due to damage
that is not immediately noticeable. It should therefore be replaced.
• WARNING: No alterations or additions may be made to the Child Safety Seat,
as this could affect part or the overall safety of the seat.
• WARNING: Always cover the Child Safety Seat when the car is parked in the
sun, as plastic and metal parts may become extremely hot and it may be too hot
for the child's skin. The fabric could also unnecessarily discolour.
• WARNING: Never leave your child unattended in the car.
• IMPORTANT: The lap strap should be worn low down, so that the pelvis is
firmly engaged.
• WARNING: Ensure that all luggage and objects likely to cause injury in the
event of an accident are secured properly.
• WARNING: The Child Safety Seat must not be used without the cover. Always
use an original Child Safety Seat cover, as the cover contributes to the safety of
the seat.
• WARNING: For future use of the seat, it is important that you store the
instruction manual in a safe place and close at hand.
Important Notices

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• It is recommended that child safety seats not be used longer than 10 years
after the date of purchase. The product properties may deteriorate due to
ageing of the plastic and/or sunlight, without this being visibly apparent.
• The manufacturer has taken into consideration the fact that car seats may
cause indentations in the car upholstery. This is unavoidable, however, due to
the prescribed safety standards, and because the car seat must be installed
tightly in order to protect your child, the manufacturer is not liable for any
damage that may occur to the car upholstery as a result of this.
• The seat must always be secured with a seat belt or ISOFIX points even when
not in use. An unsecured seat may injure other passengers in the car in the
event of an emergency stop.
• The Child Safety Seat may be used on either the front or the back seat.
However, we recommend that it is fitted on the back seat.
• Always use the seat, even on short journeys, as this is when most accidents
occur.
• Prior to purchase, check to make sure the seat fits properly in your car, consult
the assistant where you are purchasing your Child Safety Seat.
• Tell your child that he/she should never play with the belt buckle.
• The moving parts of the Child Safety Seat should not be lubricated in any way.
• The safety of the seat can only be guaranteed by the manufacturer if it is used
by the original owner.
• We strongly advise that you never use a second-hand product, as you can
never be sure what has happened to it.
• The belt pads are important for the safety of your child, therefore use them at
all times.
• DO NOT use any load bearing contact points other then those described in the
instruction manual and marked on the child restraint i.e. where the vehicle seat
belt touches the child restraint. If in doubt, please contact the manufacturer.
• NOTE: The adult seat belt buckle should be below the highest load bearing
point of the child safety seat. If in doubt, please contact the manufacturer.
• The Child Safety Seat has been approved according to the strictest European
safety standards (ECE R44/04) and is suitable for Group 1 (9-18kg), Group 2
(15-25kg) & Group 3 (22-36kg).
Important Notices

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Restraint Features
A - Headrest
B - Harness Slots
C - Backrest
D - Armrest
E - Seat belt guide
F - Harness adjuster buckle
G - Headrest seat belt guide
H - Shoulder pads
I - Harness Straps
J - Buckle tongues
K - Buckle
L - Crotch strap
M - Crotch pad
N - Harness adjuster strap

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Restraint Features
O - Headrest Handle
P - Cover securing plug
Q - Seat belt guide
R - Seat belt routing slots
S - Metal yoke
T - Backrest & base connection
U - Seat belt tongue
V - Seat belt buckle
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Please observe the regulations applicable to your particular country.
The safety belt must be approved to ECE R 16 or a comparable standard .
You can use your child car seat as follows:
IMPORTANT: The child seat MUST be installed using a 3-Point Seat Belt.
A 2-Point seat belt may not be used.
Use in vehicle:
Rearward facing child seat
Forward facing child seat
Use with 3-point vehicle belt for Group 2/3
Use with 2-point vehicle belt
On centre passenger seat with 3-point belt
On passenger seat with active airbag
On sidewards facing passenger seat
On rearward facing passenger seat
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
Use of the Child Restraint in the Vehicle

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Adjusting the Height of the Harness System
The Shoulder Straps must be inline or just above your childs’ shoulders
(Fig.1).
To adjust the height of the shoulder straps :
1 - Press the harness adjuster buckle and pull the shoulder straps forward to
loosen the harness (Fig.2).
2 - At the back of the seat, remove the shoulder straps from the metal yoke
(Fig.3).
3 - Pull the shoulder straps forward out of the seat then thread them back
through the correct height slot (Fig.4&5).
4 - Connect the shoulder straps back onto the metal yoke (Fig.6).
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Using the Harness Buckle
1 - First join the 2 tongues together (Fig.1).
2 - Insert the tongues into the buckle (Fig.2).
Adjusting the Height of the Headrest
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1 - At the back of the headrest, pull the handle outwards (Fig.1).
2 - Move the headrest up or down to the required height (Fig.2&3).
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Using the Comfort Pad
The child seat can be used with or without the
Comfort Pad. It is recommended to use the comfort
pad from 9 to 15kg. Thereafter you can remove it.

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Securing your Child in the Child Seat
1 - Loosen the harness by pressing the Harness Adjuster Buckle located at the
front of the seat, then pull the harness straps forward (Fig.1).
2 - Unfasten the harness buckle by pressing the red button and remove the
tongues (Fig.2).
3 - Move the harness straps to the side of the child seat and place your child
into the child seat (Fig.3).
4 - Position the harness straps around your child (Fig.4).
5 - Fasten the harness buckle by joining the 2 tongues together and then
inserting them into the buckle (Fig.5).
6 - Ensure that the shoulder straps are at the correct height (Fig.6).
7 - Pull the front Harness Adjuster Strap until the harness fits snugly around
your child (Fig.7&8).
Ensure that the straps are not twisted.
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Install for Group 1 (9 to 18kg) - Use with Internal Harness
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Install for Group 1 (9 to 18kg) - Use with Internal Harness
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1 - Pull the vehicle seat belt out as far as possible.
2 - Guide the vehicle seat belt tongue from the front of the seat through the slot
on the side of the seat. The shoulder belt should lie between the headrest
and the backrest, and the lapbelt section should lie underneath the armrest
(Fig.1).
3 - Pull the seat belt all the way through towards the back of the seat and then
thread it between the shell and harness system and then guide the tongue
back through the other side towards the front of the seat (Fig.2).
4 - Guide the tongue underneath the armrest then insert it into the buckle
(Fig.3). Ensure that it CLICKS into place properly (Fig.4).
5 - Place your child in the child seat, fasten the buckle and tighten the straps
(Fig.5&6).
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Install for Group 2/3 (15 to 36kg) - Use with Vehicle Seat Belt
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FIRST REMOVE THE INTERNAL HARNESS SYSTEM
SEE PAGE 15

Install for Group 2/3 (15 to 36kg) - Use with Vehicle Seat Belt
1 - Remove the harness system (Fig.1) [See page 15].
2 - Adjust the headrest to the correct height (Fig.2&3) [ See pages 8 & 9].
3 - Guide the vehicle seat belt through the headrest belt guide (Fig.4).
4 - Place your child in the seat and fasten the seat belt (Fig.5).
5 - Ensure that the belts lie under the armrest (Fig.6).
6 - Ensure that the buckle is properly engaged (Fig.7&8).
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Removing the Harness System
1 - Press the harness adjuster buckle and pull the shoulder straps forward to
loosen the harness (Fig.2).
2 - At the back of the seat, remove the shoulder straps from the metal yoke
(Fig.3).
3 - Pull the shoulder straps forward out of the seat (Fig.3).
4 - Remove the tongue’s from the shoulder straps, roll the straps up and place
them underneath the cover (Fig.4)
NOTE: Clip the tongues back into the buckle so they do not get lost.
5 - Remove the buckle by lifting up the cover, twisting the buckle bracket
sideways and remove it from the base (Fig.5&6).
To replace the harness system, follow the steps in reverse.
IMPORTANT: Store the harness buckle in a safe place for future use.
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Removing the Cover
1 - Adjust the headrest upwards and remove the cover (Fig.1).
2 - Remove the harness system (Fig.2) [See page 15].
3 - Remove the connection clips (Fig.3).
4 - Remove the connection clips on the backrest and remove cover (Fig.4).
5 - Push the backrest bacwards away from the base (Fig.5).
6 - Remove the backrest from the base (Fig.6&7).
7 - Remove the base cover (Fig.8).
The cover and belt pads are easily removable and can be washed by hand at a
maximum temperature of 30 C. Do not use a dryer.
The child seat may be cleaned with lukewarm water and a gentle soap. Do not
use abrasive detergents.
Cover : 100% polyester fibre
Filling : 100% polyurethane
Maximum
temperature
of 30 degC.
Never use
chlorine
bleaches
Do not
tumble dry
Do not
wring
Do not
iron
Washing Instructions

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Care & Maintenance
Care for the harness buckle
It is vital for the safety of your child that the harness buckle works correctly.
Malfunctions of the harness buckle are usually caused by accumulations of dirt
or foreign bodies.
Malfunctions are as follows:
• The buckle latches are ejected slowly when the red release button is pressed.
• The buckle latches will no longer lock into the buckle (i.e. they are ejected if
you try to push them in).
• The buckle latches engage without an audible “click“.
• The buckle latches are difficult to insert (you feel resistance).
• The buckle only opens if extreme force is applied.
Remedy:
Wash out the harness buckle so that it functions properly again.
Cleaning the harness buckle
1 - Remove the harness buckle from the seat.
2 - Soak the harness buckle in hot water with washing-up liquid for at least an
hour. Then rinse and dry it thoroughly.

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Warranty
• The warranty period starts from the date of purchase and is valid for a period
of 12 months.
• The warranty applies to material and manufacturing defects only.
• The date of purchase can only be determined with an original sales receipt.
• The warranty is only applicable to the original owner and is not transferable.
• The warranty is only applicable to products that have not been adapted by the
user.
• In the case of any defects, the owner is required to return the product to the
retailer. If the retailer cannot solve the problem, he must return the product,
complete with a clear description of the complaint and the original sales
receipt to the manufacturer. An exchange or return cannot be demanded.
• Repairs do not constitute an extension to the warranty term.
• The manufacturer is not liable for any damages other than those on products
supplied.
• No warranty is given if:
- The product is not supplied to the manufacturer complete with the original
sales receipt.
- Defects are caused by improper use or maintenance that is not in accordance
with the instruction in this manual.
- Repairs are carried out by third parties.
- Defects are caused by neglect.
- Damage is determined.
- If there is normal wear and tear of the parts, belts and/or cover, which may be
expected from everyday use.
- There is damage to the car upholstery.
- The stated warranty terms and conditions have not been satisfied.