Seeds CARROT-3 Manuel utilisateur

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.

！！

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: +49 67 21/90 60, Fax: +49 67 21/90 66 6,

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

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

• 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

！！

• 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

！！

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

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 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

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”）　

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

Installation

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