JANE CONCORD IM 2111,02 Groowy User Guide
- June 8, 2024
- JANE CONCORD
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JANE CONCORD IM 2111,02 Groowy
Keep the manual and store it in the compartment inside the seat. Consult the manual if in doubt
GROOWY from JANÉ-CONCORD is a Safety Seat designed to protect the child in the
car from birth up to 150 cm in height. The seat has passed the rigorous safety
tests of European directive ECE R129/03 also known as “i-size”.
The GROOWY safety seat has been approved as i-size up to 130 cm in height.
Therefore, up to this height it is completely com-patible with the seats in
the car that the vehicle manufacturer defines as “i-size”. Consult your
vehicle manual.
For vehicles that do not have i-size seats, or cars that do have them but the
child is taller than 130 cm, it is very likely that the GROOWY safety seat can
be installed on some of the seats. You will find a compatibility list for the
GROOWY seat, in the “car fitting” section of the following website:
www.janeworld.com.
A high percentage of safety seat users do not install them correctly.
Understanding the instruction manuals and following them correctly, is as
important for safety as the actual seat. Therefore:
- Read these instructions carefully before using the GROOWY safety seat for the first time.
- Make sure that everyone who is going to use the seat at any time is also familiar with the correct procedure for installation and use.
- Keep the instructions in the compartment inside the seat, and consult them if you have any questions. You can also find the instructions on our website: www.janeworld.com or you can check them from a Smartphone by scanning the QR code found on the base.
CONFIGURATIONS FOR USE
- GROOWY with the NEST baby carrier module
- Rear-facing. from 40 to 65 cm and maximum weight of 13 kg.
- Installation of the NEST baby carrier module on the GROOWY seat with ISOFIX anchors and anti-rotation leg.
- The child is held secure with the 3-point seat belt fitted in the baby carrier module
- safety seat GROOWY
- Rear-facing.
- from 60 to 105 cm and a maximum weight of 18 kg.
- Installation of the GROOWY seat with ISOFIX anchors and anti-rotation leg.
- The child is held secure with a 5-point seat belt fitted in the safety seat
- GROOWY booster seat with backrest
- Forward facing.
- Forward facing.
- Simply with the vehicle seat belt and the seat can optionally be fastened with ISOFIX anchors.
- The child is held secure with the vehicle 3-point seat belt.
PARTS LIST
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Base
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Seat with backrest
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Headrest
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Headrest height adjustment button
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Integral 5-point seat belt
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Buckle
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Strap tightener
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ISOFIX anchors
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ISOFIX release straps
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ISOFIX status indicator
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Anti-rotation leg
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Position release button
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Leg in contact with floor indicator
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Vehicle lap belt guide
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Shoulder belt guide
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Reclining adjustment lever.
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Instruction manual compartment.
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Anti-rotation leg lock release
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Cushion insert (60 to 75 cm)
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Pro-fix slot
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Pro-fix slot cover
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Instruction manual
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ISOFIX guides
NEST BABY CARRIER PARTS LIST
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Frame
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Headrest
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Carry handle
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Integral 3-point seat belt
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Buckle
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Strap tightener
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Pro-fix anchors.
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Handle position button
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Pro-fix release button
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Pro-fix status indicator
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Headrest height adjustment button
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
In order to protect your baby adequately and to ensure their comfort and stability in the car, the following instructions must be strictly followed:
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It is only suitable for use in vehicles fitted with automatic 3-point seat belts and ISOFIX anchoring systems, approved under Standard ECE R16 and ECE R14 or other equivalent standards.
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Your GROOWY seat can be installed on the front seat or the back seat of the vehicle. However, we recommend that you install the safety seat on the back seat.
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Not all safety systems are exactly the same, therefore we advise you to test your GROOWY in the vehicle in which it is going to be installed.
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It is very important not to use second hand products, because JANÉ-CONCORD can only guarantee complete safety for articles used by the original buyer.
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JANÉ-CONCORD recommends you replace your GROOWY safety seat with a new one if it has been involved in an accident.
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Check that all the straps of the safety seat are in the correct position and properly fitted to your GROOWY.
Make sure that none of the straps are twisted. -
Make sure the child understands that he must never tamper with the belts or the fastenings.
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Do not install the safety seat on side seats or rear facing seats, this would be very dangerous.
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In some cars the seat belt buckle strap is quite far forward, so it may come into contact with the edge of the booster seat, which is not safe. In this case, try moving the vehicle seat forward or install the safety seat on another seat in the vehicle.
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GROOWY has been designed for use in the car, it must not be used out of the vehicle.
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This is an “i-size” Child Safety Seat. It is approved under UN Standard No. 129, for use on vehicle seats with “i-size compatibility”, as stated by the vehicle manufacturer in the vehicle instruction manual.
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If in any doubt, consult the Restraint System manufacturer or dealer.
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IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE IN THE FORWARD FACING POSITION UNTIL THE CHILD REACHES THE HEIGHT OF 100 CM (See instructions).
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For more information on the use and installation of the GROOWY consult our web page www.janeworld.com
WARNINGS
- Never leave the baby unattended.
- Never leave the child in the safety device unsupervised.
- Sometimes children carry objects (for example toys) in their trouser or jacket pockets or their clothes can include rigid parts (for example buckles). Make sure that these objects are not held between the child and the seat belt, because in the event of an accident they could cause unnecessary injuries. These risks also apply to adults!
- Children are naturally very active sometimes. Therefore, you need to explain to children how important it is that they are always fas-tened in their seats. Then it will be clear that they must not play with the belt guides or unfasten the buckle.
- Your child’s safety is guaranteed as far as possible only when the safety device is correctly installed and used.
- Not all safety systems are exactly the same, therefore we advise you to test your GROOWY in the vehicle in which it is going to be installed.
- This is an i-size approved child restraint system. To locate the seats in your vehicle compatible with i-size configuration, please consult the vehicle manual provided by the manufacturer.
- Any alteration or addition made to the device without explicit authorisation from JANÉ-CONCORD may seriously affect the safety of the restraint system.
- Read these instructions carefully before use and keep them for future reference. The child’s safety may be affected if you do not follow these instructions. For the child to travel safely in the car you also need to check the relevant points of the vehicle instruction manual.
- This safety device must not be used without its cover, and the cover must not be replaced with one that is not the original, as it is an integral part of the system’s safety features.
- Never add a mattress, pillow or extra padding to make the child more comfortable as this would alter the safety features of the system.
- The straps of the safety seat should be fitted snugly, with being twisted and should be protected from damage.
- Always remember to fasten the baby in securely with the safety harness correctly fastened. The straps should be fitted snugly, and not twisted, making sure that they go correctly over the child’s pelvis (lap belt) and over the child’s shoulders (body belt).
- Do not make any changes to the fastening system; this could put the child’s safety at risk.
- The fastening system must not be damaged and must not get trapped by any mobile parts inside the vehicle or by the car doors.
- Protect the uncovered parts of the restraint system from direct sunlight so that the baby’s skin does not come into contact with very hot parts.
- It is very important not to use second hand products, because JANÉ-CONCORD can only guarantee complete safety for articles used by the original buyer.
- These instructions must be followed carefully for the correct use of the restraint system; failure to do so may put the child’s safety at risk.
- Make sure any companions also know how to get the child out in the event of an accident.
- Secure any luggage or other objects to reduce the risk of injuries in the event of an accident.
- The instruction manual should always be kept with the safety seat
- The use of accessories or replacement parts is not permitted and will cancel the guarantee and any liability claims. Only accessories approved by JANÉ-CONCORD are excluded from this.
- Your safety seat should be replaced by a new one whenever it has been involved in an accident, or sent to the manufacturer with a report of the accident for it to be checked.
- WARNING : Make sure you are aware of the road traffic legislation of the country in which you are driving. The use of your child restraint system may be restricted.
- For car seats used together with a chassis, this article does not replace a cot or a bed. If the child needs to sleep, he should be placed in a suitable carrycot, cot or bed.
FEATURES OF YOUR GROOWY SEAT
The GROOWY safety seat has been designed using the latest advances in safety and comfort:
- GROOWY should be installed in the rear facing position with ISO-FIX anchors until the child reaches 105 cm in height. It is fitted with a support leg as an anti-rotation system.
- The height of the shoulder straps is adjusted with having to remove the straps. This action is linked to the headrest that protects the child better in the event of a side impact while supporting the head.
- When changing the Safety Seat to a booster seat with backrest, it is not necessary to remove the integral seat belts, they can simply be concealed. This prevents any assembly errors that could affect safety.
- The inside of the seat is covered with shock absorbing material.
- It is fitted with a cushion insert for smaller children (from 60 to 75 cm).
- The seat has ventilation windows.
- The seat can be reclined.
SETTING THE GROOWY UP FOR REAR FACING INSTALLATION
- To save space, in its original packaging the GROOWY seat is set up for forward facing installation. The seat needs to be rotated 180 degrees on its base before installing it in the vehicle. 1
- On the bottom of the base there is a red lever that releases the rotation mechanism of the seat. Press it and turn the seat to the next locking posi-tion. 1 .b
- Unfold the leg fully.
INSTALLATION OF THE SAFETY SEAT IN THE CAR
- The ISOFIX anchors (6) are automatically extracted by firmly pulling both the red rings (9) found on the front of the base. 1 .c
- In some vehicles, the ISOFIX anchors are difficult to access or they are hidden between the foam sections of the vehicle seat. With the seat we have provided some guides (19) making it easier to locate them, insert them before the following step.
- Guide the anchors towards the axles in your vehicle and press until both sides are locked into place. Two green signals on the front of the base (8) will show that they are securely anchored. If one or both of the signals are red, try again. 1
- Press the base (1) against the backrest of the vehicle.
- Release the lock for the leg by sliding the button (9a) to the right. Extend the leg until it touches the floor of the vehicle. Lift the seat until the button (9a) locks again and the green signal is shown in the window of the button (9a) and on the base of the leg (9b). 1 .e
- When using the NEST baby carrier in the vehicle it must always be atta-ched to the GROOWY safety seat in the rear facing position using the exclusive JANÉ-CONCORD Pro-fix anchors.
FASTENING THE CHILD IN THE SEAT
WITH THE NEST BABY CARRIER (FROM 40 TO 65 CM)
- Loosen the integral seat belts by pulling the straps (23) above the buckle while pressing the strap tightening button (23b). 2 .a
- Unfasten the buckle (23a). 2 .b
- Place the baby in the baby carrier making sure that he is sitting as far back as possible. Bring the upper ends of the buckle together. 2 .c
- Insert them into the fastener and press until you hear them click locked. 2 .d
- Pull the tightening strap (23b). The correct strap tension is very important for the child’s safety, do not leave the straps too loose. 2 .e
- Position the baby carrier on the safety seat lining up the Pro-fix anchors (24) with the slots in the armrests of the seat (16). 2 .f
- Press both sides of the handle to make sure that the anchors have locked into place. The two Pro-fix indicators (27) should be green. 2 .g
- There is a cushion insert (15) for use with smaller children (from 60 to 75 cm).
- The seat has ventilation windows.
- The seat can be reclined.
IN THE SAFETY SEAT (FROM 60 TO 105 CM)
- Fit the cushion insert (15) if necessary (from 60 to 75 cm). 2 .j
- Loosen the integral seat belts by pulling the straps (5) above the buckle while pressing the strap tightening button (5b). 2 .h
- Unfasten the buckle (5a). 2 .i
- Place the child in the seat making sure that he is sitting as far back as possible and with his back upright. Bring the upper ends of the buckle together. 2 .k
- Insert them into the fastener and press until you hear them click locked.
- Pull the tightening strap (5b). The correct strap tension is very important for the child’s safety, do not leave the straps too loose. 2 .m
ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE INTEGRAL SEAT BELTS
The height of the shoulder straps should be adjusted as the child grows. While the child is sitting in the seat, check that the shoulder straps are in the right position. They should be slightly above the child’s shoulders. GROOWY, in this configuration, has 4 seat belt positions, as the strap height is adjusted the headrest will move.
To adjust the height follow the steps below:
- Pull the lever found on the back of the headrest (4), this will unlock the headrest position.
- Move the headrest (3) to the right position for the child and release the lever. Move the headrest until you hear it click as it locks into place. Pull the headrest to make sure that it is securely locked in place.
IMPORTANT : Adjust this height as the child grows
Removing the seat when it is installed with ISOFIX:
- Release the ISOFIX anchors by pulling both release straps (7). The signals on the front of the base (8) will turn red.
- Remove the seat. Press the ISOFIX anchors (6) to store them inside the base.
USE FOR CHILDREN FROM 100 TO 150 CM WITH VEHICLE SEAT BELT
TURNING THE SAFETY SEAT INTO A BOOSTER SEAT WITH A BACKREST
- To turn the GROOWY safety seat into a booster seat with backrest you need to rotate the seat 180 degrees on the base. To do this step you need to uninstall the seat.
- Pull the straps (7) to release the ISOFIX anchor. (9) 3 .a
- On the bottom of the base there is a red lever that unlocks the seat rotation system. Press it and turn the seat to the next locking position. 3 .b
- Adjust the length of the leg to the shortest position, to do this release the locking system of the leg by sliding the button (9a) to the right. 3 .c
- Insert the leg into the slot in the base. There is a lock to hold it in place. 3 .d
IMPORTANT : To ensure that you do not use the integral seat belt for any longer than necessary, GROOWY has a safety mechanism that prevents the headrest from being moved higher than a certain point if the integral seat belts have not been concealed first
CONCEALING THE INTEGRAL SEAT BELTS
- The headrest (3) should be set to its highest position. 3 .f
- Take the pads off the shoulder belts and keep them safe. 3 .f
- Take the upholstery off the seat from the flap that goes over the backrest until the buckle compartment is uncovered. 3 .g
- Pass the buckle through the buttonhole in the upholstery, and put it in the compartment. 3 .h
- Slide the shoulder straps behind the flap over the headrest. NOTE: To prevent the incorrect use of the safety seat, it will not be possible to move the headrest up any higher until this step has been completed. First remove the padding from the shoulders.
- Pass both straps behind the flap of the headrest. 3 .i
- The upper parts of the buckle can be concealed in the gaps in the interior sides of the seat. 3 .j
INSTALLATION OF THE BOOSTER SEAT WITH BACKREST WITHOUT ISOFIX ANCHORS
- If you decide to install the GROOWY booster seat with backrest without the ISOFIX anchors, you should just place it on the vehicle seat and pass theseat belt through the belt guides under the armrest and on one side of the headrest. These steps will be indicated with a green signal. 3 .l
INSTALLATION OF THE BOOSTER SEAT WITH BACKREST WITH ISOFIX ANCHORS
The booster seat with backrest can be installed with the ISOFIX anchors, this gives the seat more lateral stability.
To install it follow the steps below:
- The ISOFIX anchors (6) are automatically extracted by firmly pulling both the red rings (9) found on the front of the base. 3 .e
- In some vehicles, the ISOFIX anchors are difficult to access or they are hidden between the foam sections of the vehicle seat. With the seat we have provided some guides (19) making it easier to locate them, insert them before the following step.
- Guide the anchors towards the axles in your vehicle and press until both sides are locked into place. Two green signals on the front of the base (8) will show that they are securely anchored. If one or both of the signals are red, try again. 3 .e
- Lastly, press the base (1) against the backrest of the vehicle
Adjusting the height of the headrest
- The height of the headrest is adjusted using the handle found on the top part of the headrest at the back. To release the lock pull the button upwards, when you release the button the headrest will lock into the nearest position. 3 .k
- Pass the lower lap part or the shoulder part of the vehicle seat belt through the belt guide at the side of the headrest (11). 3 .l
- Position the child in the booster seat, and adjust the height of the headrest using the button (4). The seat belt should be slightly above the child’s shoulder. 3 .m
IMPORTANT : Adjust this height as the child grows
Placing the child in the seat
- Position the child in the booster seat and pass the vehicle shoulder seat belt through guide at the side of the headrest (11).
- Pass the seat belt over the child and fasten the buckle
- Lastly, pass the belts under both armrests (10). 3 .l
When you get the child out of the booster seat it is not necessary to take the seat belt out of the guide at the side of the headrest (11), this makes it easier to fasten the child in the next time the booster seat is used.
IMPORTANT : Even when the booster seat is not in use it should be secured with the seat belt; in the event of an accident or sudden braking it could get flung about and injure the other occupants of the vehicle.
Removing the seat:
- Release the ISOFIX anchors by pulling both the release straps (7). The signals on the front (8) will turn red.
- Remove the seat. Press the ISOFIX anchors (6) to store them inside the base.
RECLINING THE SEAT
The GROOWY seat is reclined using a lever found on the sides of the seat (12). It has 5 positions. This action, when the seat is used as a booster seat with backrest, requires the vehicle 3-point seat belt to be adjusted, in this case it should be carried out while the vehicle is stationary.
- To recline the seat, turn the lever forwards and slide the seat to the required position
ATTACHING THE NEST BABY CARRIER TO YOUR JANÉ PUSHCHAIR
- Your NEST can be attached to any JANÉ pushchair fitted with Pro-fix connectors (always check the pushchair instructions before attaching the baby carrier).
- To fit the baby carrier onto a chassis, insert it into the Pro-fix slots on the chassis and press. 4 .a Your NEST will be securely attached when you hear it click into place and a green band appears in the top part of the Pro-fix handles (found above the pivot section of the handle). 4 .b
- To release the NEST from the chassis, simultaneously pull the release handles upwards found on the upper part of both Pro-fix anchors and remove the baby carrier. 4 .c
- ATTENTION : The NEST should always be fitted on the pushchair so the baby is facing to the adult.
- The hood of the NEST is detachable. Simply undo the fastenings from the sides of the handle and remove the upholstery. To fit the hood again, follow the steps in reverse order
RECOMMENDATIONS
- Keep this instruction book for future reference. Always keep it in the compartment in the safety seat (13).
- Make sure that any luggage is safely stored or secured in the vehicle as well as any other objects that could cause injury in the event of an accident.
- Whenever the GROOWY safety seat is in the vehicle, even if the child is not using it, is should be secured with the seat belt and/or the ISOFIX, because in the event of an accident it could get flung about and injure other occupants of the vehicle.
MAINTENANCE
- Do not expose the upholstery to the sun for prolonged periods, when the safety seat is not in use cover it up or store it in the boot of the car.
- Clean the plastic parts with soap and warm water, and then dry all the parts thoroughly.
The upholstery can be taken off for washing. Follow the instructions below:
- Headrest: Take the upholstery off the top part of the headrest. Then take the upholstery off the lower part of the headrest.
- Shoulder and crotch strap pads : Unfasten the Velcro on the shoulder pads and take them off the belt. The pad on the crotch strap should be taken off above the buckle.
- Seat upholstery : Remove the upholstery from the whole frame of the seat.
- Wash at a maximum temperature of 30ºC.
- To put the upholstery back on, follow the same steps in reverse.
GUARANTEE INFORMATION
- This item is guaranteed against manufacturing defects as stipulated in the legal Directives and/or regulations in force on guarantees for consumer goods applicable to the European Union and those of the country in which it is marketed.
- It is essential to present the purchase invoice or receipt in order to process the guarantee through the seller of the item or, failing that, through the manufacturer.
- The guarantee excludes anomalies or faults caused by misuse, non-compliance with the safety regulations and instructions for use and maintenance provided, or due to wear and tear caused by normal use and regular handling of the item.
- The label containing the serial number of your model must not be torn off under any circumstances as it contains information relevant to the guarantee
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