Sunshine Kids Monterey User manual

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Product: Monterey™ child booster seat
Model: 15000
Mfg. by: Sunshine Kids Juvenile Products, Ltd.
PO Box 12463
Tamworth, Staordshire
B77 9AS UK
Customer Service:
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
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Contents
Diagrams 3-5
Section 1 Warnings 6-7
Section 2 Safety Information 8
Section 3 Assembly and Adjustments 9-10
Booster Seat Assembly 9
Headrest adjustment 9
Backrest Width Adjustment 9-10
Booster Seat Use:
Section 4 ISOFAST Installation 10-11
Section 5 Booster Seat Positioning 11
Section 6 Adjusting Recline Angle 11-12
Section 7 Securing the Child 12-13
Section 8 Seat Belt Buckle Position 13
Section 9 Care and Maintenance 14
Section 10 Warranty 15
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Fig. 1
Head
support
adjuster
Adjuster
for seat
back width
ISOFAST™
connectors
Upper belt guide
ISOFAST™
adjuster strap
Cup holder
Lower belt guide
Diagonal
Lap
Fig. 1A Fig. 1B
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Fig. 2
Fig. 2A
Fig. 3
Fig. 4 Fig. 5
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Fig. 6 Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Fig. 10
Fig. 9
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Read this manual carefully and follow all instructions correctly. If
booster seat is not correctly fitted in the vehicle and if the child is not
properly secured by the vehicle seat belt system, the child and other
passengers are at serious risk of injury should an accident occur.
BEFORE installing this booster seat, read all sections of this manual
thoroughly and familiarize yourself with all the booster seat
components. (diagram A)
Sunshine Kids advises that any child seat not be purchased
secondhand. Please safely dispose of, or recycle, your child seat.
Do NOT sell it or pass it on.
Remember: No child safety seat is ‘escape proof’.
Vehicle seat belt systems cannot be designed as‘child proof’ and still
legally comply with the requirements of European Standard ECE R44.
This booster seat is approved according the most recent European
testing standards and is suitable for forward facing children only,
between 15 kg and 36 kg (approx. age 3 – 12 years and up to a
maximum height of 160 cm)
This booster seat may be used in either the front or rear seat. However,
Sunshine Kids strongly recommends installation in the middle position
of the rear seat, provided it is equipped with a 3-point seat belt.
DO NOT use booster seat on a vehicle seat equipped with an active
front air bag. This could result in serious injury or death.
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WARNING !
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
Section 1: Warnings
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DO NOT use this booster seat on a vehicle seat that is side-facing or
rear-facing.
DO NOT place anything under this booster seat (such as a cushion or
towel) to raise it up off the vehicle seat.
DO NOT dismantle or in anyway modify any part of this booster seat.
This can impact performance and cause injury to a child.
DO NOT leave objects such as luggage cases, groceries, books or toys
loose in the vehicle. They must be secured properly.
DO NOT leave folding vehicle seats unlocked. Sudden stopping with
an unlocked vehicle seat could injure a child.
DO NOT ever leave any child unattended in a vehicle in this booster
seat, or any other child restraint.
DO NOT use booster seat after it has been involved in an accident.
Unseen damage may have occurred which could impair its ability to
adequately protect a child.
DO NOT use booster seat without the original fabric cover or a
replacement cover made by Sunshine Kids. The cover is integral to the
safety and performance of the booster seat.
DO NOT let a child play with this child seat. It is not a toy.
WARNING !
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
Section 1: Warnings (continued)
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Section 2: Safety Information
ALWAYS cover booster seat if vehicle is left in direct sunlight. Fittings
can become hot and cover fabric can become faded.
ALWAYS keep this user guide in storage slot (in the underside of this
child seat) for future reference.
ALWAYS make sure that this booster seat does not become trapped in
the door of the vehicle or within a folding vehicle passenger seat.
ALWAYS store this booster seat in a safe place when not in use. Do not
store near direct heat source or place heavy objects on top of it.
ALWAYS secure this booster seat in the vehicle even when
unoccupied.
IMPORTANT: This booster seat must ONLY be used with a 3-point
seat belt: vehicle seat belt with a lap belt and diagonal shoulder belt
approved to UN/ECE Regulation 16 or equivalent standard (Fig 1A)
and only with approved vehicle anchorage locations as specified by
the vehicle manufacturer.
IMPORTANT: Before installation, always make sure vehicle seat is
locked in its upright position. Reclining the vehicle seat will adversely
affect the safety and performance of the child seat in an accident.
IMPORTANT: While every care has been taken to design this child
safety seat with smooth and rounded contacting surfaces, Sunshine
Kids Juvenile Products is not responsible for any damage occurring to
vehicle seats or seat belts.
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Cup Holders:
Cup holders are located on both sides of
seat bottom. Swivel outward to the locked
position for use. Swivel inward to the
recessed and locked position when not
in use.
IMPORTANT: Do not step on or put excess weight on cup holder
which could cause it to break.
Caution: DO NOT use with hot liquids as this could burn a child.
Section 3: Assembly and Adjustments
Attaching the Backrest:
1) Lay backrest on flat surface with front facing down. (Fig 2.1)
2) Slide seat bottom at 90 degree angle onto backrest hooks. (Fig 2.2)
3) Rotate seat bottom downwards and under back rest
until a ‘click’ is heard and the seat shape is formed. (Fig 2.3)
4) Fasten screws tightly for permanent attachment. (Fig 2A)
Removing the backrest: Follow above instructions in reverse.
Adjusting Headrest:
Squeeze the red adjuster on back of booster seat headrest while
adjusting its height up or down to fit the child. (Fig 6)
Adjusting Backrest Width:
This Booster seat features a unique, width-adjusting seat back to best fit
a growing child as well as seasonal clothing.
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Section 3: Assembly and Adjustments (continued)
Turn the dial on the back of the backrest (Fig 7) to adjust its width.
Turn clockwise (Fig 7.1) to increase backrest width (Fig 7.2).
Turn counter-clockwise to make backrest narrower.
Suggestion: It may be easier to adjust backrest to proper width prior to
securing the booster seat installation using ISOFAST.
Section 4: ISOFAST Installation
To improve safety and performance, this booster seat is equipped with
a unique, one-pull, ISOFAST system that allows easy attachment to a
vehicle’s lower anchor locations.
WARNING: Unsecured objects can become flying hazards and can
cause serious injury in an accident. Sunshine Kids always recommends
utilizing ISOFAST installation in vehicles equipped with lower anchors.
1) Disengage ISOFAST anchors from storage position.
2) Lay booster seat on its side.
3) While depressing the cam lock lever (Fig 3.1), pull ISOFAST
connectors away from the booster seat and extend both straps all the
way. (Fig 3.2)
4) Attach both ISOFAST connectors to the vehicle anchors for that
seating position (Fig 4.1), starting with the connector that is farthest
from you. For ease of use, make sure open end of hooks face upwards
during use.
5) While pushing booster against vehicle seat (Fig 4.3), pull one
adjuster strap tight (Fig 4.2) and then the other.
NOTE: Even with ISOFAST properly attached and adjusted, booster seat
will still have movement against the vehicle seat back and bottom.
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Section 4: ISOFAST Installation (continued)
Disengaging ISOFAST installation: Follow above instructions in reverse.
1) Depress the cam lock lever while pulling child seat away from the
vehicle seat back until the ISOFAST straps are extended all the way.
2) Disconnect ISOFAST connectors from vehicle anchors.
3) Pull ISOFAST adjuster straps to recess the ISOFAST connectors into
the back of the booster seat bottom for safe storage.
Section 5: Proper Positioning on Vehicle Seat
Place booster seat on vehicle seat so it is resting firmly on vehicle seat
bottom and touching the vehicle seat back. (Fig 5)
IMPORTANT: When using the booster seat in center seating position,
make sure it is stable and does not rock from side to side.
IMPORTANT: Do not use ISOFAST if installation interferes with vehicle
seat belt.
IMPORTANT: When using the booster seat as a high-back booster, try
to position backrest in full contact with vehicle seat back. It may
also be necessary to adjust the recline angle of the booster seat to
match that of the vehicle seat. (see Section 6)
Section 6: Adjusting the Recline Angle
This booster seat features a recline angle that can adjust to match that
of the vehicle seat:
1) Push booster seat backrest backwards until you hear a click.
Backrest will now pivot freely and does not need to click into another
position. (Fig 5)
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2) Push seat bottom and backrest of booster seat down and back into
vehicle seat until there is secure positioning and full contact with the
booster seat and vehicle seat bottom and vehicle seat back. (Fig 5)
Section 7: Securing the Child
1) Make sure booster seat is properly positioned and installed on
vehicle seat as per the instructions in Sections 4 and 5.
2) Properly position child, sitting upright and all the way back in the
booster seat.
3) Make sure booster seat backrest width is adjusted to narrowest
width setting that comfortably fits child. (see Section 3)
4) Feed the diagonal portion of the seatbelt through the red upper
belt guide (Fig 6A) on the side opposite the seatbelt buckle. (Fig 8)
5) Fasten seatbelt across child. Lap portion of seatbelt should rest
within both red lower belt guides. Diagonal shoulder portion should
route inside the red lower belt guide closest to the buckle and over
child’s shoulder. (Fig 8)
6) Adjust headrest (Section 3) to proper height. Upper shoulder guide
should be slightly above (at least 1 cm) the child’s shoulders. (Fig 9)
WARNING: If headrest is adjusted to maximum height and child’s
shoulder height is closer than 1 cm to the upper belt guide, child is too
tall and the seat can only be used a backless booster.
7) Make sure seat belt is not twisted and lays flat across child’s lap,
torso and shoulder. (Fig 8)
8) Tighten the seatbelt by pulling the diagonal shoulder belt portion in
the direction of the arrows in Fig 8.
9) Confirm seatbelt buckle is in correct position. (see Section 8)
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Section 7: Securing the Child (continued)
Warning: If lap portion and diagonal portion of seatbelt are not
positioned correctly, the booster seat is not properly installed. Diagonal
portion of seatbelt should lay over the shoulder and NOT touching the
neck. (Fig 8)
Lap belt position should be forward and as low as possible over child’s
pelvis and contacting the upper thigh.
If there is any question about the above instructions, please contact the
booster seat manufacturer.
Section 8: Proper Buckle Position
IMPORTANT: After booster seat is installed and seatbelt is fastened
around child, it is important to confirm correct seatbelt buckle position
to ensure secure installation.
Correct seatbelt buckle position (Figs 8, 12 and 13): Buckle is on the
outside of lower belt guide.
Incorrect seat belt buckle position (Fig 10): If buckle is being pulled
across the lower belt guide and into the seat, choose another seating
position within the vehicle.
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Section 9: Care and Maintenance
Cleaning the Cover:
Read all labels attached to cover for washing instructions.
Hand wash cover cold water with mild detergent only.
Line dry to prevent shrinkage.
Do NOT use hot water, bleach, machine wash or machine dry.
Cleaning the Shell:
Sponge clean ONLY using warm water and mild soap.
Towel dry when finished.
DO NOT use solvents, detergents or any other chemical
or cleaning agent.
Do NOT lubricate any part of the seat.
Removing the Fabric Cover:
1) Separate seat back section from seat bottom section
2) Remove plastic fasteners and elastics that secure fabric cover to seat
bottom, seat back and headrest.
3) Remove fabric cover pieces from the booster seat sections.
Attaching the Cover:
Follow the above instructions in reverse.
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Section 10: Warranty
All Sunshine Kids products are designed, manufactured and tested
to the highest standards. However, should this product prove faulty
within 12 months of its purchase due to a material or manufacturing
defect, please return it to the original place of purchase. Sunshine Kids
will then, at its sole discretion, either repair it free of charge or replace
it with the same or similar product. To validate this warranty, proof of
purchase will be required. Please keep your original sales receipt in
a safe place. Sunshine Kids does not accept any liability for damage
arising from misuse, abuse or negligence. Normal wear and tear that
can be expected with daily use of this seat is excluded from coverage
under this warranty. This warranty is non-transferable and does not
apply to second-hand products. Your statutory rights are not affected
by this warranty.
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