Safeway MARLIN User manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
GROUPS 0+ / 1 / 2 / 3 (Birth - 36kg)
Created with Passion, Designed for Safety
Rearward facing to 18kg (Seat Belt Install)
Forward facing to 18kg (ISOFIX or Seat Belt Install)
Booster seat to 36kg (SAFEFIX or Seat Belt Install)

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Contents
Introduction
Important Notices
Restraint Features
Use of the Child Restraint in the Vehicle
Shoulder Strap Height
Adjusting the Height of the Harness & Headrest
Using the Buckle
Loosening the Harness
Securing your Child in the Seat
Install Rearward Facing - Group 0+ / 1 (Birth to 18kg) - Seat Belt
Install Forward Facing - Group 1 (9 to 18kg) - ISOFIX & Top Tether
Install Forward Facing - Group 1 (9 to 18kg) - Seat Belt Install
Removing the 5-point harness
Install Forward Facing - Group 2 / 3 (15 to 36kg) - SAFEFIX Install
Install Forward Facing - Group 2 / 3 (15 to 36kg) - Seat Belt Install
Removing the cover
Washing Instructions
Care for the Harness Buckle
Warranty
Notices
Installation Methods
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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 Safeway Child
Safety Seat, please do not hesitate to contact us.
If you have any questions, please contact your supplier.
For trade enquiries contact:
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 vehicle seat belt is of vital importance for
the safety of your child. The vehicle seat belt must be threaded along the red
(forward facing) or blue (rearward facing) markings on the Child Safety Seat.
See the Installation section and/or the sticker on the side of the seat. Never use
another belt routing other than specified.
• 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 Safeway Child Seat when the car is parked in
the sun, as plastic and metal parts may become extremely hot and 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.
• WARNING: Do not use the Child Safety Seat forward facing before your child
is 9kg. It is recommended to use the Child Safety Seat rearward facing up to
13kg.
• The Child Safety Seat has been approved according to the strictest European
safety standards (ECE R44/04) and is suitable for Group 0+ (Birth-13kg) and
Group 1 (9-18kg), Group 2 (15-25kg) and Group 3 (22-36kg).
• The ISOFIX size class for which this device is intended is : Group 1 (9-18kg);
B1.
Important Notices

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Restraint Features
Headrest
Diagonal Belt Guide
for Group 2/3
Diagonal Belt Guide
for Group 2/3
Comfort Pad
Recline
Adjuster
Harness Adjuster
Strap
Harness Adjuster
Buckle
Buckle
Harness
Shoulder Pads
Diagonal Belt Guide
for Rearward Facing
Belt Routing
Guide
Harness Protector
Cover
ISOFIX Adjuster
Button
Headrest Adjust Handle
Base
Top Tether Buckle
ISOFIX

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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:
Can be used if the vehicle seat is equipped with a 3-point belt.
IMPORTANT: The child seat MUST only be installed using a 3-point safety belt.
A 2-point seat belt may not be used.
Use of the Child Restraint in the Vehicle

Adjust the Shoulder Straps to the
correct height for your child.
Rearward Facing Install:
The Shoulder Straps must be inline
or just below your childs’ shoulders.
Forward Facing Install:
The Shoulder Straps must be inline
or just above your childs’ shoulders.
Rearward Facing Forward Facing
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Shoulder Strap Height
The Harness Straps move with the Headrest.
To adjust the Headrest :
1 - Engage the Headrest Adjust Handle behind the Headrest.
2 - Pull the Headrest upwards, release the Handle and lock into place.
3 - To lower the Headrest, engage the Handle and press downwards.
Adjusting the Height of the Harness & Headrest

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Using the buckle
1 - Fasten the buckle by joining the two tongues together.
2 - Insert them into the buckle.
3 - Ensure that a “CLICK” is heard.
4 - Check if the buckle is properly locked by pulling the shoulder straps upwards
Loosening the harness
Securing your child in the seat
1 - Loosen the harness by pressing the adjuster buckle located an the front of
the seat, then pull the harness straps forward. Do not pull the belt pads.
2 - Unfasten the harness buckle by pressing the red button and remove the
tongues. Move the harness straps to the side of the child seat.
1 - First adjust the height of the shoulder
belts (Page 7).
2 - Loosen the harness.
2 - Unfasten the harness buckle.
3 - Place your child in the child seat.
4 - Position the harness straps around
your child and fasten the buckle.
5 - Pull the front adjuster belt until the
harness fits snugly around your child.
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Install Rearward Facing - Group 0+ / 1 (Birth to 18kg)
WARNING: Never use the child seat rearward facing on a vehicle seat equipped
with a front airbag.
1 - For Group 0+ / 1 (rearward facing install), the child seat must only be used in
the most reclined position (Fig.1).
2 - To adjust the reclining position of the child seat, pull the red handle at the
front of the seat upwards and adjust the seat to the most reclined position.
3 - Place the child seat on the vehicle seat in a rearward facing position (Fig.2).
4 - Pull the vehicle seat belt out and guide it around the back of the seat (Fig.3).
5 - Clip the buckle in and thread the Lapbelt section of the seat belt over the Belt
Route Guides on both sides of the child seat (Fig.4).
6 - Guide the Diagonal belt section through both the Diagonal Belt Guides at the
back of the child seat (Fig.5).
7 - Remove any slack from the seat belt by pulling the diagonal belt upwards
(Fig.6).
USING THE RED LOCK-OFF CLIP:
The Red Lock-off Clip is used to hold the base part of the child seat nice and
tight against the vehicle seat.
Pull the Diagonal belt as hard as you can, which tightens the lapbelt section,
then place the Red Lock-Off Clip over the Diagonal belt close to the buckle.
Do not place it over both belts.
Fig.1 Fig.2 Fig.3
Fig.4 Fig.5 Fig.6

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Install Forward Facing - Group 1 (9 to 18kg) - ISOFIX & Top Tether Install
The child seat has 3 adjustable forward facing levels, position 1,2 & 3.
1 - Adjust the recline position by pulling the red handle at the front of the seat
and adjust the seat to one of the forward facing positions (Fig.1).
2 - Press the ISOFIX Release Button then slide the ISOFIX Connectors
outwards. Do this for both sides (Fig.2).
3 - Place the child seat in a forward facing position on the rear seat of your
vehicle and guide the ISOFIX Connectors into the vehicle’s ISOFIX brackets.
Ensure that the ISOFIX Indicator turns GREEN.(Fig.3).
4 - Move the seat from side to side to ensure that it is connected properly
(Fig.4).
5 - Guide the Top Tether Belt over the back of the vehicle seat and lock the
Snap Hook into the anchorage point of the vehicle (Fig.5).
6 - Tension the strap of the Top Tether until the indicator turns green and the Top
Tether is properly tensioned (Fig.6).
Fig.1 Fig.2 Fig.3
Fig.4 Fig.5 Fig.6

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Install Forward Facing - Group 1 (9 to 18kg) - Seat Belt Install
The child seat has 3 adjustable forward facing levels, position 1,2 & 3.
1 - Adjust the recline position by pulling the red handle at the front of the seat
and adjust the seat to one of the forward facing positions (Fig.1).
2 - Place the child seat in a forward facing position on the rear seat of your car.
3 - Pull the vehicle seat belt out as far as possible. Thread the lapbelt section
through the slot on the side of the seat and the diagonal belt over the top of
the seat behind the headrest. Thread the vehicle seat belt Tongue through
the opening at the back of the seat and then back through the other side.
Thread the tongue through the gap on the side of the seat then clip the
tongue into the buckle (Fig.3 & 4).
4 - Pull the diagonal belt section as hard as you can and place the red Lock-Off
clip on the diagonal belt as close to the vehicle seat belt buckle as possible.
DO NOT place it over both belts (Fig.5).
5 - Pull the diagonal belt upwards to release any slack on the seat belt (Fig.5).
Fig.1 Fig.2 Fig.3
Fig.4 Fig.5

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Removing the 5-point harness
1 - Loosen the shoulder straps (See page 8).
2 - Remove the comfort pad (Fig.1).
3 - At the back of the seat, remove the Harness Protector Cover by removing
the 3 screws holding it to the shell (Fig.2).
4 - Remove the Shoulder Straps from the Harness Yoke then pull the shoulder
straps forwards through the shell and cover (Fig.3).
5 - Remove the Shoulder Pad straps from the metal shaft by moving the
headrest to it’s highest position then pull the shaft outwards to the side and
remove the belts (Fig.4).
6 - Adjust the child seat to the fully reclined position (Fig.5).
7 - Remove the crotch strap from underneath the seat by twisting the metal
buckle sideways and pushing it upwards through the shell and cover (Fig.6).
8 - Remove the harness system from the seat.
IMPORTANT: Store the harness system, crotch pad and shoulder pads in
a safe place for future use.
Fig.1 Fig.2 Fig.3
Fig.4 Fig.5 Fig.6

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Install Forward Facing - Group 2 / 3 (15 to 36kg) - SAFEFIX Install
First remove the Harness System (see Page 12).
1 - Adjust the recline position by pulling the red handle at the front of the seat
and adjust the seat to Position 1 (Fig.1).
2 - Press the ISOFIX Release Button then slide the ISOFIX Connectors
outwards. Do this for both sides (Fig.2).
3 - Place the child seat in a forward facing position on the rear seat of your
vehicle and guide the ISOFIX Connectors into the vehicle’s ISOFIX brackets.
Ensure that the ISOFIX Indicator turns GREEN.(Fig.3).
4 - Move the seat from side to side to ensure that it is connected properly
(Fig.4).
5 - Thread the diagonal belt through the Diagonal Belt Guide (Fig.5).
6 - Place your child in the seat then fasten the belt around your child. Clip the
seat belt tongue into the buckle and remove any slack on the shoulder belt
by pulling it lightly upwards (Fig.6).
Fig.1 Fig.2 Fig.3
Fig.4 Fig.5 Fig.6
CLICK

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Install Forward Facing - Group 2 / 3 (15 to 36kg) - Seat Belt Install
First remove the Harness System (see Page 12).
1 - Adjust the recline position by pulling the red handle at the front of the seat
and adjust the seat to Position 1 (Fig.1).
2 - Thread the diagonal belt through the Diagonal Belt Guide (Fig.2).
3 - Place your child in the seat (Fig.3).
4 - Fasten the belt around your child. Clip the seat belt tongue into the buckle
and remove any slack on the shoulder belt by pulling it lightly upwards (Fig.4).
Fig.1 Fig.2
Fig.3 Fig.4

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Removing the cover
Washing Instructions
1 - First, remove the harness system from the child seat.
2 - Remove the cover from the shell.
- 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.
- The harness buckle may be cleaned with warm water. Do not lubricate.
- If the harness buckle becomes sticky, then remove the buckle from the seat
and soak it in soapy hot water for about an hour to remove any dirt or grime
that might have accumulated inside the buckle.
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

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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.
Removing the Harness Buckle:
1 - Adjust the child seat to position 4.
2 - Twist the buckle underneath the shell sideways.
3 - Thread the buckle upwards through the slot.
4 - Remove the Buckle from the child seat.
Cleaning the Harness Buckle:
1 - Soak the harness buckle in warm 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.

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Notices
Notice
1. This is a “Universal” child restraint system. It is approved to Regulation
No.44,04 series of amendments, for general use in vehicles and it will fit
most, but not all, car seats.
2. A correct fit is likely if the vehicle manufacturer has declared in the
vehicle handbook that the vehicle is capable of accepting a “Universal” child
restraint for this age group.
3. This child restraint has been classified as “Universal” under more
stringent conditions than those which applied to earlier designs which do not
carry this notice.
4. If in doubt, consult either the child restraint manufacturer or the retailer.
Notice
1. This is a universal ISOFIX child restraint system. It is approved to
Regulation No.44,04 series of amendments for general use in vehicles
fitted with ISOFIX anchorages systems..
2. It will fit vehicles with positions approved as ISOFIX positions (as
detailed in the vehicle handbook).
3. The mass group and the ISOFIX size class for which this device is
intended is : Group 1 (9-18kg), B1.
4. If in doubt, consult either the child restraint manufacturer or retailer.
Notice
This child restraint is classified for "Semi-universal" use and is suitable for
fixing into the seat positions of the following cars:
CAR FRONT REAR
Outer Centre
Yes Yes No
Seat positions in other cars may also be suitable to accept this child
restraint. If in doubt, consult either the child restraint manufacturer or the
retailer.
Applicable to vehicles with
ISOFIX anchorages

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Installation Methods
Group Weight Installation Approx. Age Recline Position
Recline Position 4
Recline Position 1
Recline Position 1,2 or 3
0+/1 Birth to
18kg
Rearward
Facing
(Seat Belt
Install)
Birth to 1 Year
19 to 18kg
Forward
Facing
(ISOFIX &
Top Tether
or
Seat Belt
Install)
Forward
Facing
(SAFEFIX
or
Seat Belt
Install)
1 Year to
4 Years
3 Years to
12 Years
2/3 15 to 36kg