Seeds CARROT-3 User manual

The Child Restraint System for Special Needs CARROT-3
Instruction Manual
Read carefully all the instructions before use.
When not in use,
store in the pocket
on the back for
future use.
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Carrot-3 “ Special Needs Restraint ” is designed to give extra support to
children who have difculty in sitting correctly in conventional seats. Always
consult your doctor to make sure that this restraint system is suitable for your
child, and read all the instructions in this manual before use.
Universal restrained system for children: Approval according the ECE R44 / 04
by the Kraftfahrtbundesamt (Number of approval: 44R – 04301283).
EU conformity declaration for medical products (according Article 19 and
Annex IV, Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR) of 5 April 2017 on medical devices:
We declare hereby that the car seat Carrot-3 conforms with the equivalent
rules of the Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR) of 5 April 2017 on medical
devices. The production of the Carrot-3 is controlled by a quality management
system according EN ISO 9001 under consideration of the Regulation (EU)
2017/745 (MDR) of 5 April 2017 on medical devices.
WarningsWarnings.........................................................................................................3
Safety InformationSafety Information.........................................................................................5
Important Notes .........................................................................................5
Certication ................................................................................................6
FeaturesFeatures..........................................................................................................7
InstallationInstallation.....................................................................................................9
Standard Installation.................................................................................9
Aircraft Installation .................................................................................10
FunctionsFunctions......................................................................................................13
Head SectionHead Section.............................................................................................13
Head Support Depth Adjustment ............................................................13
Head Support Contour Adjustment.........................................................13
Head Pillow Adjustment ..........................................................................13
Table of ContentsTable of Contents
Sole importer in Europe and authorized representative for the EU medical Sole importer in Europe and authorized representative for the EU medical
devices market:devices market:
RehaNorm GmbH & Co. KG,
Am Ockenheimer Graben 50,
55411 Bingen Garmany
Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone],
E-Mail: [email protected], www.rehanorm.de
Manufacturer: Manufacturer:
SEEDS Co., Ltd.
705-16, Meshiro,
Isahaya, Nagasaki,
854-0007 Japan
Producing Plant:Producing Plant:
Marubishi Industry Co., Ltd.
1251-3, Honjo,
Komaki, Aichi,
485-8505 Japan

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Table of ContentsTable of Contents
Shoulder SectionShoulder Section ..........................................................................................14
Harness Strap Adjustment ......................................................................14
Harness Strap Length Adjustment ........................................................14
Shoulder Strap Comfort Pad ...................................................................15
Shoulder Protector Wing..........................................................................15
Adjusting Shoulder Width .......................................................................15
Shoulder Protector Wing Installation .....................................................16
Chest SectionChest Section................................................................................................17
Adjusting Chest-Support .........................................................................17
Fastening / Releasing Harness Buckle....................................................17
Backrest SectionBackrest Section...........................................................................................18
Adjusting Backrest Height ......................................................................18
Backrest Extensions (50 mm / 100 mm)..................................................18
Seat SectionSeat Section..................................................................................................19
Adjusting Seat Length .............................................................................19
Seat Extensions (50 mm / 100 mm).........................................................19
Rodded Seat Extension-Long...................................................................19
Rodded Seat Extension-Short..................................................................19
Adjusting Seat Depth...............................................................................20
Foot Rest (Short / Medium / Long) ..........................................................20
Supporting Table ......................................................................................20
Seat Angle Adjuster Mat (Triangle Mat).................................................20
Pads and Cushions / Standard Accessories.............................................21
Anti Adduction / Knee Separator Pad .....................................................22
Removable Incontinence Receiver ...........................................................22
Anti-Escape Vest.......................................................................................23
Hinge Lock Belt - for easy carrying.........................................................23
Securing Your ChildSecuring Your Child .....................................................................................24
Care And MaintenanceCare And Maintenance ................................................................................27
Cover Removal..........................................................................................27
Cleaning the Cover, Pillow and Pads ......................................................27
A Click Sound of the Harness Buckle......................................................27
The Harness and the Straps....................................................................27
Product DimensionsProduct Dimensions.....................................................................................28
WarrantyWarranty.......................................................................................................29
LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY.......................................................29
WARRANTY LIMITATIONS ...................................................................29
LIMITATION OF DAMAGES..................................................................29
LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTYLIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY ..........................................................30

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• Use only with children who weigh between 15 kg and 36 kg (ClassⅡ＆Ⅲ)
. It has been tested successfully outside the ECE R44/04 with a 10 kg
dummy and a 49 kg dummy. The legal situation in several countries (like
in Germany) allows to transport children with less than 15 kg a nd young
patients between 36 and 50 kg. In most countries, you need a written
document of a doctor, which says that it belongs to the special needs of
this special patient to use this seat.
• Use forward-facing position only.
• Do never change anything on the construction of the Carrot-3, unless this
is specially authorized in this instruction manual.
• Adjust the belts provided with this child seat so they t snugly around
your child. A snug strap should not allow any slack or twist. It does
not press on the child’s esh or push the child’s body into an unnatural
position.
• Secure this child seat with the upper and lower xing straps to the
vehicle’s seat, and always use vehicle’s lap shoulder (3-point) safety belts
as well.
• Fasten the harness (5-point) of the child seat as well as the vehicle's lap
shoulder (3-point) safety belt to secure your child in a rm position.
• Follow all the instructions on this child seat and in this instruction
manual.
• Use this child seat only with the vehicles provided with lap shoulder
(3-point) safety belts approved by ECE regulation No.16 or other
equivalent standards.
• The rigid items and plastic parts of the child restraint must be 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.
• To prevent injury due to hidden damage, discontinue use of a child seat
that has been in a moderate or severe crash.
• This child seat must not be used without the cover.
• The child seat cover should not be replaced with any other than the one
recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING!WARNING!
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occurDEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
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• When not in use, this instruction manual should be stored in the pocket
on the back.
• This child seat must not be used in the home, in boats, or other non-
certied applications.
• Back seat of vehicle is the safest location for a properly installed child
seat. Please study and ensure your child’s safety and consult your vehicle
owner’s manual.
• Secure this child seat even when it is not occupied. In a crash, an unsecured
child seat may injure vehicle occupants.
• When using in a vehicle with airbags, refer to your vehicle’s owner’s
manual for child seat installation instructions and precautions.
• Never use the adjuster strap to lift or carry this child seat. Doing so could
cause damage to harness adjuster and webbing. Always carry this child
seat by its shell.
• Do not take apart or attempt to take apart the harness and the straps
from the child seat. Never remove the buckles and / or the buckle tongues
from the harness or the straps. They cannot be reattached after removal.
If reassembled incorrectly, the child seat may not perform as intended.
• Follow all instructions on this child restraint and in the written instruction
manual located in the pocket behind the unit.
• Never use the adjustment straps to lift or carry this restraint. This can
damage the mechanism and the webbing.
• Do not remove the harness and straps from the child seat. Never remove
the buckles and/or the buckle clasps from the harness or the straps.
• The primary protection for occupants of a vehicle in a collision is the body
of the vehicle itself ; a child seat will not protect a child when a vehicle
is seriously impacted. However, correctly installed, a child seat will
substantially improve chances for survival in most crashes. Make sure all
users fully understand the correct ways to use this child seat in a vehicle.
WARNING!WARNING!
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occurDEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
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Important NotesImportant Notes
• Verify child seat is securely installed / xed to car seat with provided
upper and lower xing straps, and harness is properly adjusted around
child each time child seat is used.
• Adjust harness to t clothes the child is wearing. Remove bulky coats and
/ or jackets before putting child in child seat.
• Cover child seat when vehicle is parked in direct sunlight. Parts of child
seat could become hot enough to burn a child.
• Store child seat in a safe place when it is not being used. Avoid placing
heavy objects on top of it.
• Do not leave children alone in a vehicle, even for a short time.
• Do not, except as described in this manual, attempt to disassemble any
part of the child seat or change the way its harness or vehicle’s seat belts
are used.
• Do not leave loose objects, e.g. books, bags, etc., in the back of a vehicle.
In the event of a sudden stop, loose objects will keep moving, potentially
causing serious injuries.
• Do not leave folding vehicle seats unlatched. In the event of a sudden stop, a loose
seat back could prevent child seat from protecting the child as well as it should.
• Do not use anything to raise child seat off vehicle seat except as described
in this manual. In a crash, child seat could slide and may not adequately
protect the child.
• Do not allow children to play with this or any child seat.
• This child seat is recommended to be used in the upright position.
Safety InformationSafety Information

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Safety InformationSafety Information
WARNING!
This child restraint must be used in a forward-facing position only.This child restraint must be used in a forward-facing position only.
WARNING!
Before reclining the back, you must release and loosen the harness
straps (Fig.1). Once reclined, re-tighten the harness straps (Fig. 2).
Reclining the back without loosening the harness straps may cause
choking.
The Carrot-3 was tested at a 30º recline from vertical, and should
not be transported in a moving vehicle past this point.
Certication
This child seat system conforms to European Safety Standard, ECE R44 / 04This child seat system conforms to European Safety Standard, ECE R44 / 04
(Class(ClassⅡⅡ＆Ⅲ＆Ⅲ).).
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with a 50㎜（ 2”）extension
with a 50㎜（ 2”）extension
with a 100㎜（ 4”）extension
with a 100㎜（ 4”）extension
* Extensions not included
with standard model.
Shoulder Height
300㎜（11.8”） 325㎜（12.8”) 350㎜（13.8”） 375㎜（14.8”） 400㎜（15.7”） 425㎜（16.7”）
Seat Depth
250㎜（9.8”） 275㎜（10.8”) 300㎜（11.8”） 325㎜（12.8”） 350㎜（13.8”） 375㎜（14.8”）
Chest-Support Adjuster
Head-Support Fixing Strap
Head-Support
Backrest
Harness Yoke
Seat
Harness Adjuster Strap
Seat Extension Release
Lower Fixing Strap
Vehiele’s Belt Path
Shoulder Strap
Hole
Harness Buckle
Backrest
Release
Strap
Harness Straps
FeaturesFeatures

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with a 150+50㎜（6”+2”）extensions
with a 50㎜（2”）extension
with a 150+100㎜（ 6”+4”）extensions
with a 100㎜（ 4”）extension
* Extensions not includ-
ed with standard model.
Shoulder Height
450㎜（17.7”） 475㎜（18.7”) 500㎜（19.7”） 525㎜（20.7”） 550㎜（21.7”） 575㎜（22.6”）
Seat Depth
250（285）㎜ 275（310）㎜ 300（335）㎜ 325（360）㎜ 350（385）㎜ 375（410）㎜
Comfort Cushion
Shoulder Width
Adjuster Button
Shoulder Protector Wing
(Optional Accessory)
Instruction Manual
(in pocket)
Harness Yoke
Seat Balance
Cushion
Chest-Support
Seat Depth Adjuster Knob
Backrest
Lap Belt Guide
Backrest
Release
Strap
Body Balance
Pads
Comfort Pads
Head Pillow
with a 150㎜（ 6”）extension
（9.8”） （10.8”) （11.8”） （12.8”） （13.8”） （14.8”）

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InstallationInstallation
Fig. B
Fig. C
Standard InstallationStandard Installation
Fixing Strap Installation
1. Installation using xing straps provided at the
upper and lower parts of the child seat.
2. Secure the Head-Support to the vehicle’s headrest
using the Head-Support xing strap, and the child
seat main body to the vehicle’s seat using the lower
xing strap.
3. Attach the buckles, and push the child seat rmly
into the vehicle seat while pulling both adjuster
straps tight to remove all slack, and verify the child
seat is secure (Fig. A and B).
4. Verify all connectors are secure and the child seat is
secure.
Fig. A
• When you install child seat to the passenger seat, in order to avoid
potential impact by airbag, move the passenger seat backward as deep
as possible.
• When you install child seat to the bench-seat, you
may nd that the xing strap is too short to x it
sideway around. If this is the case you may x child
seat by using the strap vertically (Fig. C).
• When you nd difculty in securing the child seat,
please contact the distributor or the retailer whom
you purchased this child seat from for consulting.
Image of Typical
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Aircraft InstallationAircraft Installation
Most airlines allow the use of a child restraint if it
has been approved for airline use and properly ts
into the aircraft. Contact your airline about their
child restraint policy before traveling.
• The FAA recommends that a child weighing up
to18.1 kg (40 lbs) use a certied harness child
seat while traveling on an aircraft.
• Install your child seat in a window seat to avoid
blocking the aisle.
• If the aircraft lap belt is too short, ask a ight
attendant for a belt extender.
• This seat may not t in all aircraft. Contact your
airline prior to travel to verify t. Width of seat is
18”.
• This child restraint is FAA certied.
Securing Your Child Restraint in AircraftSecuring Your Child Restraint in Aircraft
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recommends
that you secure your child for air travel in an appropriate
child restraint based on your child’s weight and size.
Turbulence can happen with little or no warning. When
turbulence occurs, the safest place for your child is in athe safest place for your child is in a
properly installed child restraint, not in an adult’s lap orproperly installed child restraint, not in an adult’s lap or
on the aircraft seat with its seat belt.on the aircraft seat with its seat belt. Keeping your child
in a child restraint during the ight will help ensure
your family arrives safely at your destination.
The FAA recommends that a child weighing:*
･more than 18 kg (40 lbs) use an aircraft seat belt;
･from 9 to 18 kg (20 to 40 lbs) use a forward-facing child
restraint.
* Please note that these FAA recommendations may vary * Please note that these FAA recommendations may vary
from those applicable to the use of your child restraint infrom those applicable to the use of your child restraint in
a motor vehicle.a motor vehicle.
InstallationInstallation
This Restraint is Certied for Use
in Motor Vehicles and Aircraft.
Tutorial Video URL

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Installation of Carrot-3 Fixing StrapInstallation of Carrot-3 Fixing Strap
When you use the child restraint in an aircraft, you will need to use the Fixing
Strap. This strap is long enough to tether the child restraint around the
Aircraft seat. With this system you can fasten/unfasten and tighten/loosen the
strap from either side of the seat so that the child restraint can be put at any
seat in the aircraft.
Install the Fixing Strap prior to boarding aircraft. Visit the Tutorial Video (QR
code) on page 10.
The set consists of three parts, two buckles and one center strap. No tools
required for the installation. (Fig. A)
• First, unfasten the harness buckle. (Fig. B)
• Then press and hold the black buttons and removed head support. (Fig. C &
D)
• Put the buckle pieces on the rods. There is no left or right side, but make
sure the “PRESS” sign (in red) side always up. (Fig. E)
• Put the head support back onto the shoulder. (Fig. F)
• Conrm secure xation with an audible click and response.(Fig. G)
Now you are ready to fasten/unfasten and tighten/loosen the center strap from
both sides. (Fig. H)
Fig. A Fig. DFig. B
Fig. E
Fig. C
Fig. F
InstallationInstallation
clickclick
Fig. G Fig. H
Ask the distributor for installation assistance.Ask the distributor for installation assistance.

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Installing The Child Restraint Forward-facing Installing The Child Restraint Forward-facing
in Aircraftin Aircraft
•• IMPORTANTIMPORTANT: Before installing the child restraint,
make sure the aircraft seat is in a fully upright
position.
1. Adjust the child restraint to its upright position, then
place it on the aircraft seat forward-facing. (Fig. A)
2. Make sure that the back of the child restraint is
rmly against the aircraft seatback.
3. Attach the Fixing Strap around the back of the
aircraft seat and tighten.
4. Place child into the child restraint and attach the
harness refer to page 17. Then install the aircraft
seat belt through the lower belt guides (Fig. B) and
over the child. Pull on the aircraft seat belt after
securing the child, to ensure the aircraft buckle
clasps are secure.
Check your work.Check your work. Try to move the child restraint in all
directions. If you can move the restraint more than 2.5
cm (1 in.) side to side or front to back at the forward-
facing belt path, the Fixing Strap is not tight enough,
and you MUSTMUST tighten the straps again until the seat is
secure.
Fig. A
Fig. B
InstallationInstallation
The Fixing Strap
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Head Support Depth AdjustmentHead Support Depth Adjustment
The Head Support can be adjusted forward or backward by 1.5 cm (0.6”)
increments to provide a better t and added protection for the occupant (Fig. A).
To Adjust: Remove screws on each side of the head support with a Phillips
screwdriver. Move the head support to selected position, and reinsert screws
(Figs. B & C).
Head Support Contour AdjustmentHead Support Contour Adjustment
The head support can be contoured to better t and
protect the head. This adjustment must be performed
on limited bases (to not weaken the head support
structure) by the dealer.
Head Pillow AdjustmentHead Pillow Adjustment
The Head Pillow provides added comfort and
positioning.
To reposition: Grasp the head pillow and pull it
away from the head support. Place the head pillow
where desired and press down to afx Velcro®
Fig. A Fig. B Fig. C (Use holes 1,2 or
3 on both sides)
Head SectionHead Section
FunctionsFunctions

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FunctionsFunctions
Shoulder
Harness
Strap（B）
Harness
Adjuster Strap（A）
Press & Hold
Red lever
Harness Strap
Release Lever
Harness Strap AdjustmentHarness Strap Adjustment
The Harness Strap comfortably positions the
child in place.
To tighten the shoulder harness strap, pull on
the harness adjustment strap (Fig. A).
To loosen the harness strap, press and hold the
harness release lever (Red), while pulling the
shoulder harness strap (Fig. B).
NOTENOTE:
Do not pull on the padded covers or chest
support pad when loosening the harness
strap.
Shoulder SectionShoulder Section
Harness Strap Length AdjustmentHarness Strap Length Adjustment
1. Turn the black knobs (left and right) counterclockwise
and remove(Fig. A).
2. Separate the seat base from the backrest.
3. Pull the webbing (strap) out of the tube on the seat.
4. Replace the webbing (strap) utilizing the loop at the
end of the webbing. Before replacing, fold the end
of the loop and put it on the tube. This will make it
easier to locate the hole on the tube to screw in the
black knob (Fig. B).
5. Reattach the black knobs. Make sure that the black
knobs are securely tightened (Fig. C).
Fig. C
Fig. B
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Shoulder Strap Comfort PadShoulder Strap Comfort Pad
The shoulder strap comfort pad can be moved by
readjusting the Velcro®attached to the back of
the Head Support.
Shoulder Protector WingShoulder Protector Wing
Adjusting Shoulder WidthAdjusting Shoulder Width
Sideway extension adjustment of Shoulder Protector
Wing is available by Max.100 mm, 50 mm each
rightward and leftward respectively (ve positions / 10
mm each).
Press and hold the shoulder width adjuster button (in
Yellow) on the back, while pulling the wing outward
to desirable position, where the body of child is secure
and comfortable.
FunctionsFunctions
Optional Accessory
IMPORTANT :IMPORTANT :
When your child becomes big enough to use the Shoulder Protector Wing, you
may purchase「Shoulder Protector Wing」for a larger child.
You must contact and ask the distributor for the installation and adjustment
of the set.

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Shoulder Protector Wing InstallationShoulder Protector Wing Installation
1. Detach the Shoulder Harness from the harness yoke (Fig. A).
2. Remove the harness and the Comfort Pads from the Head-Support unit
(Fig. B).
3. Press and hold the Head-Support release buttons, and remove the Head-
Support unit (Fig. C & D).
4. Remove two (2) screws on both right and left sides (Fig. E).
5. Insert the Head-Support rods into the Shoulder Protector Wing, and press
together (Fig. F).
6. Align the holes located on the rods, insert the two (2) screws and tighten
secure (Fig. G).
7. Attach the Head-Support/Shoulder Protector Wing unit to the Backrest
unit. Re-thread the Shoulder Harness and the Comfort Pads, and reconnect
to the harness yoke (Fig. H).
Fig. A Fig. B
Fig. E
Fig. D
Fig. C
Fig. H
Fig. F
1
2
FunctionsFunctions
Fig. G
1
2
Tutorial Video URL
Ask the distributor for installation assistance.

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While pushing down the Chest-Support Height Adjuster
lever (in Yellow) on the front of the child seat, adjust the
height of Chest-Support to the appropriate position (Fig.
A).
WARNING!
Fastening / Releasing Harness BuckleFastening / Releasing Harness Buckle
1. Hold the harness buckle with one hand. Use the
other hand to insert buckle tongues into the harness
buckle (Fig. B). Proper connection is conrmed with
a positive click after inserting each buckle tongue.
2. Brace the rear of the harness buckle with one hand.
Press the release button and slide both tongues to
remove from the buckle (Fig. C).
Chest SectionChest Section
Fig. A
Fig. B
Fig. C
FunctionsFunctions
Top level of the Chest-Support must be lower thanTop level of the Chest-Support must be lower than
throat area. Positioning the Chest-Support too highthroat area. Positioning the Chest-Support too high
may risk your child choked.may risk your child choked.
Adjusting Chest-Support
Chest-Support Adjuster
Release Lever
Press & hold
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Backrest SectionBackrest Section
FunctionsFunctions
IMPORTANT :IMPORTANT :
• Height of the Shoulder Harness Strap moves with
the height of the Backrest.
• Level of the Shoulder Harness Strap must be at
or above the Child’s shoulders, parallel to level
ground.
Adjusting Backrest HeightAdjusting Backrest Height
Release locking by pulling the Backrest Release Strap
on the back of the child seat, and while pulling the
Strap, adjust height of the Backrest.
Backrest Extensions (50 mm / 100 mm)Backrest Extensions (50 mm / 100 mm)
Backrest Extensions (50 mm / 100 mm) are provided to
ll the space exposed between the backrest and the seat
when you extend to the Backrest.
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FunctionsFunctions
Seat ExtensionsSeat Extensions
(50 mm / 100 mm)(50 mm / 100 mm)
Seat Extensions (50 mm / 100 mm) are provided to ll the
space exposed around the metal rods when you extend the
Rodded Seat Extension and / or the Foot Rest.
Rodded Seat Extension-LongRodded Seat Extension-Long
Legs shall be stretched out, and lower limbs are to be Legs shall be stretched out, and lower limbs are to be
supported as well.supported as well.
Rodded Seat Extension-ShortRodded Seat Extension-Short
Knees are bent, and supporting up to femora.Knees are bent, and supporting up to femora.
When a child sits with knees bent, adjust the total seat
length slightly shorter than the length from pelvis to
rear knee of your child.
Adjusting Seat LengthAdjusting Seat Length
Release locking by pulling the Seat Extension Release
Strap on the front of the child seat, and while pulling the
Strap, adjust position of the Rodded Seat Extension.
Seat SectionSeat Section
Optional Accessory
Optional Accessory
Optional Accessory