Schuchmann carrot 3 User manual

Instructions for use.
carrot 3. &carrot 3 XL. The car seat that grows with the child.
carrot 3.

Many thanks.
Dear Customer
At this point we would like to thank you for placing your trust in our company and
for purchasing our product. We ask you to read through the Instructions for use carefully
prior to initial commissioning of the product, and to observe them. Please note that
guidelines and representations in these Instructions for use may deviate from your prod-
uct due to diering equipment. We reserve the right to make technical modifications.
Important information!
Ensure that these Instructions for use remain with the product.
Your schuchmann Team

03 Contents.
1. Preparation. ................................................................................ 06
1.1 Delivery............................................................................................................................06
1.2 Safety measures prior to use ..............................................................................06
1.3 Safe disposal...............................................................................................................06
1.3.1 Packaging...........................................................................................................06
1.3.2 Product................................................................................................................06
1.4 Where to store the instructions for use.......................................................... 07
2. Product description. .................................................................... 07
2.1 Material information ................................................................................................ 07
2.2 Transport ......................................................................................................................07
2.3 Application areas, use according to the intended purpose .............07
2.3.1 Indication ...........................................................................................................08
2.3.2 Contraindications .........................................................................................08
2.4 Use not in accordance with the intended purpose / warning
guidelines.....................................................................................................................09
2.5 Equipment for basic model..................................................................................14
2.6 List of accessories.....................................................................................................14
2.7 Product overview carrot 3. ..................................................................................14
2.8 How the carrot 3. grows ........................................................................................ 15
2.9 Product overview carrot 3 XL. ............................................................................ 17
3. Installation. ................................................................................ 18
3.1 Installation on the passenger seat................................................................... 18
3.2 Installation on the back seat ............................................................................. 19
3.3 Installation in aircraft............................................................................................... 19
3.3.1 Securing the carrot 3. .................................................................................20
3.3.2 Preparation of the carrot 3. before use............................................... 21
3.3.3 Installing the carrot 3. facing forwards ............................................. 22
4. Operation. .................................................................................. 23
4.1 Headrest adjustment.............................................................................................. 23
4.1.1 Headrest contour adjustment.................................................................. 23
4.3 4-point strap (carrot 3 XL.)................................................................................. 24
4.4 5-point strap (carrot 3.)........................................................................................ 24
4.4.1 Adjusting the length of the 5-point strap (positioning strap). 25
4.4.2 Opening and closing the 5-point strap............................................ 25
4.5 Backrest........................................................................................................................ 26
4.6 Seat section ............................................................................................................... 26
4.7 Strap pads....................................................................................................................27
4.8 Chest pad.....................................................................................................................27
4.9 Compensation pads .............................................................................................. 28
4.9.1 Head pad ........................................................................................................... 28
4.9.2 Side pads........................................................................................................... 28
4.9.3 Balance pads .................................................................................................. 28
4.9.4 Seat pad............................................................................................................ 28
4.9.5 Torso support pelotte pads and abduction wedge.................... 28

04 Contents.
5. Accessories. ................................................................................ 29
5.1. Filling pads (50 mm/100 mm)............................................................................. 29
5.2 Shoulder module (150 mm height).................................................................... 29
5.2.1 Installation of the shoulder protection wing ....................................30
5.3 Plug-in extension (50mm)..................................................................................... 31
5.4 Leg rest pad ................................................................................................................ 31
5.5 Foot support (carrot 3.).......................................................................................... 31
5.6 Seat extension (50mm / 100 mm)..................................................................... 32
5.7 Therapy table /low arm support pads ......................................................... 32
5.8 Therapy table XL ...................................................................................................... 32
5.9 Support wedge/ triangular wedge ................................................................ 32
5.10 3D torso pelotte pads for the carrot 3 XL. ............................................... 32
5.11 Anti-adduction / knee separator pad......................................................... 33
5.12 Removable incontinence absorber............................................................... 33
5.13 Anti-escape waistcoat........................................................................................34
5.14 Hinge buckle strap.................................................................................................34
5.15 ISO-BASE and ISO-TURN with ISOFIX connection................................. 35
5.15.1 What to consider before using the ISO-BASE or ISO-TURN... 35
5.15.2 When the ISO-BASE or ISO-TURN should not be used............ 36
5.16 ISO-BASE with ISOFIX connection.................................................................. 36
5.16.1 Fastening the car safety seat on the ISO-Base........................... 37
5.16.2 Proper fixing on a car seat with ISOFIX connection................... 37
5.16.3 Removal of the ISO-BASE........................................................................ 37
5.17 ISO-TURN with ISOFIX connection .................................................................38
5.17.1 Fastening the car safety seat on the ISO-TURN .......................... 39
5.17.2 Proper fixing on a car seat with ISOFIX connection ...................40
5.17.3 Back angle adjustment.............................................................................40
5.17.4 Adjustment of the footwell support to the footwell height...... 41
5.17.5 Turning process...............................................................................................41
5.17.6 Removal of the ISO-TURN........................................................................42
5.17.7 Installation/ changing the direction of rotation ........................... 42
5.17.8 Foot support fixture.....................................................................................43
5.17.9 Included in the ISO-TURN scope of supply .....................................43
5.18 Other accessories ..................................................................................................44
6. Securing the child. ...................................................................... 45
6.1 Positioning the child with the 5-point strap................................................45
6.2 Securing the child with the car's 3-point strap ........................................46
7. Cleaning and maintaining. .......................................................... 48
7.1 Cleaning and disinfecting .....................................................................................48
7.1.1 Cleaning ...............................................................................................................48
7.1.2 Removal of the cover ....................................................................................48
7.1.3 Cleaning the cover and upholstery.......................................................48
7.1.4 Disinfection.........................................................................................................48

05 Contents.
7.2 Servicing ........................................................................................................................48
7.2.1 4-point or 5-point strap and fastening straps................................49
7.3 Maintenance ............................................................................................................... 49
7.4 Spare parts.................................................................................................................. 49
7.5 Duration of use and re-use..................................................................................50
8. Technical data. ............................................................................ 51
8.1 Dimensions of carrot 3. .......................................................................................... 51
8.2 Dimensions of carrot 3 XL. ................................................................................. 52
9. Guarantee. .................................................................................. 53
9.1 Guarantee period ..................................................................................................... 53
9.2 Limitations of guarantee period ....................................................................... 53
9.3 Form for guarantee claims................................................................................... 53
10. Identication. ........................................................................... 54
10.1 EU Declaration of Conformity...........................................................................54
10.2 Serial number / date of manufacture ......................................................... 55
10.3 Product version........................................................................................................ 55
10.4 Issue of the document......................................................................................... 56
10.5 Name and address of the manufacturer, importer, dealer and
supplying specialist dealer ............................................................................... 56
11. Medical certicate. ................................................................... 57

06 1. Preparation.
1.1 Delivery
On receiving the product, please check it for completeness, lack of faults
and any transport damage. Inspect the goods in the presence of your
forwarder. Should transport damage have occurred, please arrange for
an inventory (determination of the faults) to be made in the presence of
the forwarder. Please send a complaint in writing to the specialist dealer
responsible (see Point 10.5).
1.2 Safety measures prior to use
The correct use of the product requires a detailed and careful instruction
of the user or the accompanying person. We ask you to read through the
Instructions for use carefully prior to initial commissioning of the product,
and to observe them. It is possible that product parts that get in contact
with the skin may heat up in the sun. Depending on the duration and in-
tensity of solar radiation, the surfaces of individual parts can heat up to
over 41°C and thus lead to slight burns in the event of direct skin contact.
Therefore cover these areas or protect the device from direct sunlight. The
car seat itself will not be damaged by high or low temperatures or sunlight.
1.3 Safe disposal
In order to preserve and protect the environment, to prevent environmental
pollution and to improve the recycling of raw materials, please note the
disposal instructions in points 1.3.1 and 1.3.2.
1.3.1 Packaging
The packaging of the product should be kept for any future transport that
might be required. Should you have to return the product for repairs or in
case of a guarantee claim, please if possible use the original box so that
the product is optimally packaged. Otherwise, separate the packaging
materials for recycling according to their classification.
Do not leave packaging materials unattended, as they are a possible source of
danger.
1.3.2 Product
At the end of the product life cycle, recycle the raw materials used in the
product according to their nature (see material information under point
2.1).

07 1. Preparation.
2.1 Material information
The seat unit and the individual elements are made of aluminium / steel
which are non-corroding. All body supports are padded (PU foam) and
covered. The covers are made of laminated knitted fabric and consist of
100% polyester.
2.2 Transport
To transport the car seat, adjust all settings to the most compact dimen-
sions (back height to lowest setting, push in foot support etc.). Never use
the 5-point strap or the 4-point strap to carry the car safety seat. This
could damage the strap and the locking mechanism. Carry the car seat
by using both hands on the outside to lift it up.
2.3 Application areas, use according to the intended purpose
The carrot 3. seat and restraining system is a medical product of risk class 1
and is available in three sizes. It is designed for conveyance of children and
teenagers with disabilities. The carrot 3. is approved according to ECE R44-
04 for classes II and III, i.e. 15kg to 36kg. However, it has been successfully
tested with a 10kg dummy and with a 49kg dummy.
The carrot 3 XL. seat is an extension of the standard carrot 3. seat for people
who have grown so large that they no longer fit into the normal carrot 3. or
other car seats. It is recommended to use the carrot 3 XL. for users between
approx. 40 and 75 kg or 140 to 180cm tall. It has been successfully tested
with a 75 kg dummy in a crash test.
Legislation in Germany and in many other countries also allows the trans-
port of children weighing less than 15 kg as well as young people weighing
more than 36 kg up to approx. 50kg and in the carrot 3 XL. up to 75 kg.
However, a doctor's prescription must be obtained for this. (For Germany,
see the medical certificate (see Point 11) as well as the "Third Ordinance on
Exemptions from Road Trac Regulations of 5 June 1990" of the German
Federal Ministry of Transport).
The adaptation of the seat and the equipment with disability-specific
2. Product description.
1.4 Where to store the instructions for use
After reading the instructions for use, keep them carefully in the pocket lo-
cated on the back of the carrot 3. Should you lose the instructions, you can
always download an updated version at www.schuchmann.co.uk.

08 2. Product description.
accessories is done by the specialist dealer (see Point 10.5). When using
the swivelling car seat and restraint system, the actual restraint function is
executed entirely by the 3-point strap in the vehicle. The straps built in the
seat serve only to support and position the user.
carrot 3. is also approved for use on aircraft. This does apply to the carrot 3 XL.
seat variant. (see Point 3.3).
2.3.1 Indication
carrot 3. is suitable for users with:
• Paralysis or substantial reduction in the torso musculature, so that sitting
erect without comprehensive support is not possible or leads to
incorrect posture, deformation and pain.
• Malformation and/or deformation of the body which makes sitting
impossible or substantially more dicult without specific support and
fixation.
• Deformative diseases to guide body growth in children and teenagers.
There may be a medical necessity for the prescription of seat pans
in case of:
• Infantile cerebral palsy
• Hypotonia syndrome of unclear genesis
• Myelodysplasia
• Muscular dystrophy
• Various disease patterns with scoliotic deformations of the spine
• A wide range of syndromes
Such systems can be used if the loss of torso and head stability must
be compensated for, and therefore a stable seating position must be
achieved for a disabled child within a car, and if a standard commercial-
ly-available seat pan is no longer sucient. This car seat is characterised
by its shell-shaped design and the available pelotte pad system. It pro-
vides additional support for safe sitting, stabilisation of head control and a
stable seat in the pelvic area, as well as support/control in the foot area.
The carrot 3. can therefore be very well adapted to the individual needs of
disabled children.
2.3.2 Contraindications
There are no known specific risks of use / contraindications. In general, the
indications for sitting should be approved by a doctor or orthopaedist. It
should therefore be clarified prior to procurement whether contraindica-
tions could exist for the patient. In general, any type of pain represents a
contraindication.

09 2. Product description.
2.4 Use not in accordance with the intended purpose / warning guide-
lines
Attention: Serious and even fatal injuries can occur if the following instructions
are not observed!
General
• Do not leave the child unattended in carrot 3. or alone in the car.
• Users with visual, reading or mental impairments must have someone
read these Instructions for use aloud so that they understand how to
use the product.
• Please ensure that none of the user's extremities are in the respective
area when making adjustments of any kind to minimise the risk of injury.
• If you have any questions about use or repair work, please contact your
specialist dealer (see Point 10.5).
• Due to further development of the car seat, the instructions for use
may change.
Positioning
• Only position the seat or patient in the direction of travel. We
recommend the position behind the passenger.
• We recommend to use this seat only for users who can sit upright
(i.e. not for children under 6 months).
• Do not use the carrot 3. on the passenger seat if it obstructs you when
operating the gearstick or the handbrake or if the child can reach
control buttons there unintentionally.
• When installing, please ensure that no part of the car seat can be
trapped under a moving seat or in the door during normal use of the
vehicle. A poorly fitted car seat can lead to a high risk of death or injury.
Vehicle suitability
• The carrot 3. is only suitable for use in vehicles that are equipped with
3-point safety belts approved according to the standards of ECE
regulation no. 16 or other comparable standards.
Suitability of the vehicle seat
• The following vehicle seats are not suitable for use with the carrot 3. or
carrot 3 XL.:
- car seats without a safety belt,
- car seats that are fastened sideways or backwards,
- car seats that are less than 40cm deep,
- car seats with a pronounced bulge on the seat that can lead to
unstable fastening,
- car seats with a two-point belt.

10 2. Product description.
Reuse after an accident
• The seat may no longer be used after an accident, and it is essential
that it is replaced. Even if the seat appears undamaged on the exterior,
your child may not be optimally protected in case of a second accident.
Second Hand Use
• Re-use of the car safety seat following use by the patient named in the
prescription is not permitted according to the manufacturer's instruc-
tions. Schuchmann advises against the purchase or sale of used car
seats as they have incurred damage that may not be visable which
could significantly reduce the safety of the product. Due to this we are
unable to oer support for car seats which have been purchased sec-
ond hand.
Cover of the carrot 3.
• Only use the cover supplied, as it comprises an important part of the
restraint performance.
Vehicle with airbags
• If you are using a vehicle with airbags, take into account the owner's
manual of your vehicle regarding the installation of a car seat and
precautionary measures.
Notices on use of the carrot 3. in the vehicle
• Make sure that the car safety seat is securely attached and mounted
on the seat of the motor vehicle. The black safety straps must be at-
tached to the backrest of the car seat and the 5-point strap or 4-point
strap must be well adjusted each time the child uses the seat. As an
accessory, you can either use the ISO-Base to connect the car seat to
the ISOFIX device of the car or you can choose the ISO-Turn turntable,
which is also clicked into the ISOFIX mount of the car and also has a
turning function.
• Make sure that the black fastening straps of the car seat are tightly
fastened to the car seat.
• Do not leave the user in the seat without using the seat strap.
• Always transport the child with the 5-point strap or the 4-point strap of
the car seat and the 3-point strap of the vehicle fastened.
• The straps of the car seat should be tight against your child. Particularly
thick clothing such as jackets reduce safety and therefore should not be
worn in the seat. The straps must not form loops or be twisted. In addi-
tion, they must not press firmly into the child's skin or place the body in
an unnatural position.
• Make sure that the strap is not twisted and that the safety strap
engages properly.
• The strap buckles are made so that they cannot simply be released.
Nevertheless, be careful that they are not operated improperly by any-
one.