Short Description

A car seat designed for use by children between the approximate ages of 3 and 12 years (9kg - 50kg). Designed to be used in a forward facing position in the rear seat of a motor vehicle. Features adjustable positioning for the head support, lateral supports, and a padded safety harness. Available in one size.

Method Of Use

The Carrot Car Seat must be adjusted properly to the child's size. Failure to do so will mean the child may be unstable and unsafe.

Adjusting the backrest
- The shoulder straps must be adjusted to the correct height for the child to travel in a safe and comfortable posture.
- To adjust the straps, temporarily place the seat onto the vehicle seat and place the child in it.
- Check the height of the shoulder straps and adjust if necessary, ensuring all knobs and straps are secure.
- To adjust the backrest extension, unwind the two knobs that secure the backrest height, then slide the backrest upwards to the correct height and ensure the knobs are located into the adjustment grooves.

Adjusting the seat depth
- As the child grows, it is important to adjust the seat depth to ensure the child's hips and thighs are supported.
- To adjust, unwind the adjustment knobs underneath the seat base and slide the front edge forward.
- Insert the extra depth spacer infill and tighten the knobs

Crotch strap adjustment
- Adjusting the crotch strap either raises or lowers the chest/sternum pad.
- To adjust, unthread the webbing through the metal tri-guide.
- Adjust to the desired height.
- Re-thread the webbing ensuring it is correctly locked off.
- Care is required when adjusting the crotch strap - if it is set too high it could obstruct the child's neck and cause suffocation.

Installation into a vehicle
- Place the Carrot Car Seat onto the vehicle seat and pass the attaching straps around the vehicle seat.
- Pass the straps through the D rings.
- Pass the straps back between the D rings and pull to tension until secure.
- If the Carrot Car Seat is being used on a bench seat, attach the straps diagonally around the seat.

Seating the child
- Push the red release button and pull through the shoulder straps (this makes it easier to seat the child).
- Place the child into the car seat ensuring that their bottom is right back into the seat, then engage the buckle.
- Pull the tension adjuster until the chest pad supports the child securely.
- Pass the vehicle safety belt through the red belt guides and engage the buckle.
- Ensure that the harness and safety belt is fitted correctly making sure that there are no twists in the webbing.

Options

*90 degree seat front extension - to be used when user keeps legs
extended/straight available in 50mm and 100mm depth sizes

*growth pad insert (seat depth extension) - to be used when user sits with
knees flexed/bent

*flip-up, height adjustable foot plate system

*seat recline wedge - can be positioned under the seat base to tilt the
entire seat back

*triangle mat - gives greater hip flexion

*cushioned table - removable, supports forearms

*indoor mobility base with adjustable backrest recline

Models

Only one model available.

More Details

The high sided, deep bucket seat and the backrest are hinged allowing the backrest to recline at the same angle as the seat. The entire seat can be tilted by inserting an optional wedge under the base. The seat cover is removable and washable. The headrest is height adjustable.

Additional support pads such as a head support pad and lateral supports can be used in the seat. The padded five-point anterior pad/chest harness has locking buckles and is height adjustable.

A detachable section at the front of the seat supports the legs. This can be replaced by an optional height adjustable footrest if foot support is required.

Factors To Consider

*ensure the seat belt and positioning harness belts are never twisted
*the Carrot Car Seat must be installed forward facing only
*take care when installing the system so that no parts are caught in the door
*before driving off, ensure that the system and the child is secure and comfortable
*only a responsible adult attendant must install the car seat and the child
*never leave the child unattended in the car seat
*it may be unsafe to use replacement parts other than those supplied by the manufacturer or supplier
*discontinue using the Carrot Car Seat after shock by a strong collision, even if it has no apparent damage
*in case of emergency, stay calm, unlock the buckle of the car seat and remove the child if it is safe to do so

The following vehicle seats are not suitable for the Carrot car seat:
*a car seat without a seat belt
*a car seat fixed sideways, or backwards
*a car seat of under 400mm in depth
*a car seat with an extreme dent on the seat, which leads to unstable fixing
*a car seat with only a lap belt

Installation

The seat must be correctly installed in the motor vehicle to ensure safety. Contact the supplier or manufacturer for installation instructions.

Maintenance

- Regularly inspect and maintain the seat to ensure the adjustment knobs are engaged and not missing.
- Regularly inspect the positioning harness and buckle. Do not allow dirt to build up inside the buckle receivers.
- Keep the upholstery clean, do not machine wash, sponge down with warm water and mild detergent. The covers can be removed and dry cleaned if excess grime needs to be removed.

Standards

Specific Australian Standards or other Standard(s) may be applicable for materials, manufacturing processes, or installation of some types of equipment. Compliance with relevant Standards is indicated by written certification that a product has been tested and assessed as compliant with specific Standards. Purchasers are advised to check with the supplier or manufacturer of this item as to its compliance with relevant Standard(s).

Place Of Manufacture

New Zealand