joie i-Spin Grow Signature Enhanced Child Restraint Instruction Manual

Grow Signature Enhanced Child Restraint
i-Spin™ Grow signature enhanced child restraint
Instruction Manual

ECE R129/03: i-Size

i-Spin Grow Signature Enhanced Child Restraint

Rearward Facing: Child height 40cm-105cm/ Child weight≦18.5kg;
ECE R129/03: i-Size
Booster: Child height 100cm-125cm/ Child weight≦25kg;
Welcome to Joie™
Congratulations on becoming part of the Joie family! We are so excited to be part of your journey with your little one. While traveling with the i-Spin™ Grow enhanced child  restraint you are using a high quality, fully certified safety i-Size enhanced child restraint. Please carefully read this manual and follow each step to ensure a comfortable ride  and best protection for your child.

To use this Joie enhanced child restraint with the i-Size ISOFIX connections according to the ECE R129 Regulation, your child must meet the following requirements.
Rearward Facing: Child height 40cm-105cm/ max. 18.5kg;
Booster: Child height 100cm-125cm/ max. 25kg;
Base
Please read all the instructions in this manual before installing and using the product.
! IMPORTANT: KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.
Please keep the instruction manual in the storage compartment at the back of the seat as right figure.
For warranty information, please visit our website at joiebaby.com

Parts List

Please make sure there are no missing parts. Please contact the retailer if anything is missing.

1 Head Support
2 Seat Cover
3 Buckle
4 Harness Adjustment Button
5 Adjustment Webbing
6 Recline Adjustment Button
7 ISOFIX Adjuster Button
8 LED Electronic Display
9 Rotation Button
10 Lap Belt Guide
11 Shoulder Strap| 12 Infant Insert
13 Head Support
Adjustment Lever
14 Top Tether Strap
15 Top Tether Storage Bag
16 ISOFIX Attachments Connector
17 ISOFIX Attachments
Guides
18 Battery Case
19 Side Impact Protection
*must use on door side only
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WARNING

• BE cautious that the rigid items and plastic parts of the enhanced child restraint system shall be so located and installed that they are not liable to become trapped by a  movable seat or in the door of the vehicle.
• DO NOT use the rearward facing enhanced child restraint systems in seating positions where there is an active frontal airbag installed.
• To use this enhanced child restraint according to the UN Regulation No.129, your child must meet the following requirements.
• Rearward Facing: Child height 40cm -105cm / max. 18.5kg
• Booster (Forward Facing): Child height 100cm -125cm / max. 25kg
• IMPORTANT – DO NOT USE IT AS BOOSTER MODE BEFORE THE CHILD’S HEIGHT MORE THAN 100CM (Refer to instructions).
• The enhanced child restraint may not fit in all approved vehicles. Please refer to the fitting list included for more details.
• Any straps holding the enhanced child restraint to the vehicle should be tight. Any straps restraining the child should be adjusted to the child’s body, and straps should not be twisted.
• DO NOT use any load bearing contact points other than those described in the instructions and marked on the enhanced child restraint.
• After your child is placed in this enhanced child restraint, the safety belt must be used correctly. Ensure that any lap strap is worn low down, so that the pelvis is firmly engaged, shall be stressed.
• This enhanced child restraint should be replaced when it has been subject to violent stresses in an accident. An accident can cause damage to it that you cannot see.
• Consider the danger of making any alterations or additions to the device without approval of the adequate authority, and the danger of not following closely to the  installation instructions provided by the enhanced child restraint manufacturer.
• Please keep this enhanced child restraint away from sunlight, otherwise it may be too hot for child’s skin. Always touch the enhanced child restraint before placing child in it.
• DO NOT leave your child unattended in the enhanced child restraint system.
• Any luggage or other objects liable to cause injuries in the event of a collision shall be properly secured.
• DO NOT use any load bearing contact points other than those described in the instructions and marked on the enhanced child restraint.
• After your child is placed in this enhanced child restraint, the safety belt must be used correctly. Ensure that any lap strap is worn low down, so that the pelvis is firmly engaged, shall be stressed.
• This enhanced child restraint should be replaced when it has been subject to violent stresses in an accident. An accident can cause damage to it that you cannot see.
• Consider the danger of making any alterations or additions to the device without approval of the adequate authority, and the danger of not following closely to the installation instructions provided by the enhanced child restraint manufacturer.
• Please keep this enhanced child restraint away from sunlight, otherwise it may be too hot for child’s skin. Always touch the enhanced child restraint before placing child in it. ! DO NOT leave your child unattended in the enhanced child restraint system.
• Any luggage or other objects liable to cause injuries in the event of a collision shall be properly secured.

Emergency
In case of emergency or accidents, it is most important to have your child taken care of with first aid and medical treatment immediately.

Product Information

For installation with ISOFIX system + Top Tether

1. This is an i-Size Enhanced Child Restraint System. It is approved according to UN Regulation No.129, for use in, i-Size compatible vehicle seating positions as indicated  by vehicle manufacturers in the vehicle users’ manual.
2. If in doubt, consult either the Enhanced Child Restraint System manufacturer or the retailer.

For installation with 3-point belt + ISOFIX system + Top Tether

1. This is an i-Size booster seat Enhanced Child Restraint System. It is approved according to UN Regulation No.129, for use primarily in “i-Size seating positions ” as  indicated by vehicle manufacturers in the vehicle user’s manual.
2. If in doubt, consult either the Enhanced Child Restraint System manufacturer or the retailer.
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Choose the Installation Mode

ECE R129

Use Electronic Module

see images 1 – 2

• The ISOFIX alert system will engage when any of the 3 connectors is hooked onto an anchorage point. If any of the 3 required connections are incorrectly installed and
  tensioned, the LED indicator will light up and you will hear a notification sound. The sound will gradually increase in volume for 3.5 minutes, and then will repeat once after 15 minutes if any of the connectors are still not securely connected.

• When low battery, the alert system will sound and last for 15 secs to remind to replace with new batteries.

• Batteries are not included.

• Recommended type batteries alkaline disposables, size AAA (2X1.5V). NEVER mix battery types. 1

• The indicator LED light will be off when all ISOFIX connectors are securely attached and tensioned. 2

Concerns on Installation

see images 3 – 6

Use Side Impact Protection

see images 7 – 8

1. The enhanced child restraint is delivered with removable side impact protection. This side impact protection must be used on the door side of the vehicle for best protection. Installation shown in 7.
2. Press the release button to remove Side Impact Protection. 8 -1 & 8 -2

Recline Adjustment

see images 9 – 10
Squeeze the recline adjustment button 9 , to adjust the enhanced child restraint to the proper position.
The recline angles are shown as 10

Both rear facing mode and booster mode have 6 recline positions.

Height Adjustment
for Head Support and Shoulder Harnesses

see images 11- 13

1. Please adjust the head support and check if the shoulder harnesses are at the correct height according to 11   & 12 & 13
   ! When used in rear facing mode, the shoulder harness height must be even with or just below the top of child’s shoulders. 11! When used in booster mode, the shoulder belt guides must be even with child’s shoulders. 12

2. Lift up the head support adjustment lever, while pull up or push down on the head support until it snaps into one of the 7 positions. The head support positions are shown as 13.

Installing the Base

see images 14- 25
! Insert ISOFIX guides into ISOFIX anchor points (see vehicle owner’s manual). 14

! To extend the ISOFIX connectors, press in and hold the ISOFIX adjustment button first. 15
! Make sure that both ISOFIX attachments connectors are securely attached to their ISOFIX anchor points. The colors of the indicators on both ISOFIX connectors should be completely green. 16
! Pull on both ISOFIX connectors to make sure they are securely connected.

! Make sure that both two ISOFIX indicator LEDs turn off after the ISOFIX connectors are connected. each LED indicates if the ISOFIX connector on the same side is properly connected or not. 17
! Press the ISOFIX adjustment buttons again while pushing the seat back until it comes in contact with the vehicle seat backrest. 18

Removing the seat
! To remove from the vehicle press the ISOFIX adjuster button and pull the enhanced child restraint away from the seat. 19
! Press and release ISOFIX connectors connectors from ISOFIX anchorage. 20 To prevent damage during transit, press the ISOFIX adjuster button 21 -1 and fold the connector completely. 21 -2
To extend top tether for use, press the button on tether adjuster and pull to lengthen. 22
Connect the tether hook securely to vehicle’s anchorage point. (see vehicle owner’s manual). 23! Make sure that tether hook is securely attached to the anchorage point. The color of the indicator on tether strap adjuster should be completely green. 24
! If recline angle is adjusted, check the tension on the top tether, or loosen to adjust angle then re-tension. ! The top tether indicator LED (in the middle) does not light up means the top tether is securely connected. 25
Using in the rear facing mode (Child height 40cm-105cm/Child weight 18.5kg/infant – 4 years old).

see images 26 – 33
! Please install the enhanced child restraint on the rear vehicle seat and then put the child in the enhanced child restraint.

Press the rotating button to rotate for easier side loading/unloading of the child, then rotate the seat to the rear facing position. 26 & 27
! Press the rotating button on either side to rotate the enhanced child restraint.

Securing Child

1. To lengthen the shoulder harness belts, press the harness adjustment button while pulling out the shoulder harnesses to loosen. (grab the both two shoulder pads to pull). 28
2. Unlock the buckle of the harnesses by pressing the red button. 29
3. Fix the buckles on the both sides of seat where the buckle markings are to make placing the child in rear facing mode more convenient. Use Infant Insert****
   We recommend using the full infant insert while the  baby is under 60cm and can be used until they  outgrow the infant insert. The infant insert increases side impact protection.| | Remove the head support portion of the infant insert when the child’s head  no longer fits comfortably.
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   | Remove the mat of the infant insert when the infant’s shoulders no longer fit comfortably.
   | Remove the body portion of the infant insert when the infant’s shoulders no longer fit comfortably.
   | Remove the infant insert cushion by detaching the snaps to allow more space when the infant does not fit comfortably. The cushion can be used separately without being attached to the infant insert to bolster the infant’s
   back for more comfort.
4. If the child outgrows and no longer fit comfortably then remove toddler side cushion. 31
5. Place the child into the enhanced child restraint and pass both arms through the harnesses.
6. Engage the buckle. Please refer to 32
7. Pull down the adjustment webbing and adjust it to the proper length to make sure your child is properly secured. 33
   ! Always keep child secured in harness and properly  tightened by removing any slack.

Using in the booster mode (Child height 100cm-125cm/Child weight 25kg/3 – 7 years old)

see images 34 – 41
! Please install the enhanced child restraint on the vehicle seat, and then put the child in the enhanced child restraint.! Remove the infant insert when booster mode.
! Store the crotch belt cover in a safe place. 36
! Store the buckle and harness strap along with harness strap cover in the compartment as the images shown. 37 & 38 & 39 & 40

• The colors of the indicators on both ISOFIX attachments connectors should be completely green. 41-1
• The colors of the indicators on tether strap adjuster should be completely green. 41-2
• The enhanced child restraint can not be used if the vehicle safety belt buckle (female buckle end) is too long to anchor the enhanced child restraint securely. 41-3
• Shoulder belt must pass through shoulder belt guide. 41-4
• Check to make sure the child restraint is securely installed by pulling on the both ISOFIX connectors.
• Never use a vehicle waist-only belt across front of child.
• Do not use shoulder belt loose or positioned under arm.
• Do not use shoulder belt behind child’s back.
• Do not allow child to slide down in the enhanced child restraint in case of strangulation.

Detach Soft Goods

see images 42- 45
Press the red button to disengage the buckle. 42
Follow steps 43 – 45 to detach soft goods.
To re-attach the soft goods please repeat the above steps in the reverse step.

Care and Maintenance

• Please wash the seat cover and inner padding with cold water under 30°C.
• Do not iron the soft goods.
• Do not bleach or dry clean the soft goods.
• Do not use undiluted detergents gasoline or other organic solvent to wash the enhanced child restraint or base. It may cause damage to the enhanced child restraint.
• Do not wring out the seat cover and inner padding to dry. It may leave the seat cover and inner padding with wrinkles.
• Please hang dry the seat cover and inner padding in the shade.
• Please remove the enhanced child restraint and base from the vehicle seat if not in use for a long period of time. Put the enhanced child restraint in a cool, dry place  where your child cannot access it.
• Do not tamper with the harness connectors during cleaning.

NOTE

Allison Baby UK Ltd,
Venture Point, Towers Business Park
Rangeley, Staffordshire, WS15 1UZ
NUNA International B.V.
Van der Valka Bourmanweg 178 C,
2352 JD Leiderdorp, The Netherlands

References

• Baby Gear That Goes Above & Beyond | Joie
• Joie's Signature Collection | Luxury Baby Gear

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