Nuna Rava Manual Child Restraint Instructions

Nuna Rava Manual Child Restraint

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WARNING: Carefully read and comply with all instructions and warnings in this manual, and those labeled on your Child Restraint. Failure to do so can result in the SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH of your child. Store manual in pocket at rear of base for future use.

Product Information/Registration
Model Number:

Manufactured in:

Manufactured Date:

Expiration Date: ___
Register Your Child Restraint
Please fill in the above information. The model number and the manufactured in (date) can be found on a label on the bottom of your Child Restraint. Fill out the prepaid registration postcard attached to the seat cover and mail it today. Child Restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this Restraint to be reached in a recall. Send your name, address, e-mail address if available and the Child Restraint’s model number and manufacturing date to:
Nuna Baby Essentials Inc. 70 Thousand Oaks Blvd. Morgantown, PA 19543 or call 1-855-NUNA-USA (1-855-686-2872) or register online at: http://www.nuna.eu/usa/register-car-seat

Recall Information
For recall information, call the U.S. Government’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at; 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or go to http://www.NHTSA.gov
Nuna USA: 1-855-NUNA-USA or nuna.eu/USA

If You Need Help
In the USA, please contact our Customer Service Department with any questions you may have concerning parts, use, or maintenance. When you contact us, please have your product’s model and serial numbers ready so we may help you efficiently.
These numbers can be found on a sticker on the bottom of your Child Restraint.
Nuna USA: 1-855-NUNA-USA or nuna.eu/USA.

Safety Warnings

WARNING
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR

• Never leave child unattended in this Child Restraint.
• Do not allow anyone who has not read the Instructions to install or use this Child Restraint.
• Never leave Child Restraint unsecured in your vehicle even when it is unoccupied. In a crash, it could become a projectile and injure other vehicle occupants.
• To avoid strangulation, do not allow children to play with vehicle or Child Restraint belts or straps. If possible, move unused belts out of reach.
• Cover the Child Restraint when your vehicle is parked in sunlight. Parts of a Child Restraint can become very hot if left in the sun, and can burn a child’s skin. Check for hot parts before putting your child in the Child Restraint.
• Do not use any products or accessories with this Child Restraint unless they are approved by Nuna USA for use with this Child Restraint. Doing so may be unsafe and may void the warranty.
• Do not use Child Restraint if it has frayed or cut harness straps, or is damaged in any way. To find out if damaged parts are replaceable, call 1-855-NUNA-USA.
• Never modify any part of the Child Restraint. Only disassemble Child Restraint if instructed to by Instructions.
• Replace this Child Restraint if it has been involved in a car accident, even if it was minor and there appears to be no damage to the Child Restraint.
• Do not use Child Restraint if it is more than 10 years old. Check the manufacturer´s label or stamped ‘do not use after’ date on the bottom of the Child Restraint Base.

Vehicle Compatibility

WARNING: You MUST read and comply with ALL Child Restraint-related instructions and warnings in your vehicle owner’s manual to correctly and safely use this Child Restraint in your vehicle.

This Child Restraint can ONLY be installed on vehicle seats that face forward. DO NOT install in seats that face to the sides or rear of the vehicle.

WARNING: SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MAY OCCUR. NEVER install this Child Restraint rear facing in a vehicle seating position with a frontal air bag unless it is turned off. If your vehicle is equipped with front passenger side air bags, check your vehicle owner’s manual for Child Restraint installation instructions.

WARNING: According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions.

LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) is a system for installing a Child Restraint in a vehicle without using the vehicle belts. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual to determine if your vehicle is equipped with LATCH, and how to correctly use LATCH to install this Child Restraint in your vehicle.

This Child Restraint can be installed without vehicle belts, by connecting the Restraint’s Lower Anchor Belt to the lower anchorages in your vehicle. Any LATCH seating position or anchorage spacing permitted in your vehicle owner’s manual can be used, as long as the installation is secure. The Restraint’s Tether Strap should be used for ALL Forward Facing Installations, as it provides a more secure installation.

.WARNING: DO NOT USE the LATCH lower anchor belts to attach this Child Restraint rear facing when restraining a child weighing over 35 lbs (15.8 kg) or forward facing when restraining a child weighing over 40 lbs (18.1 kg). Check your vehicle owner’s manual for Tether Anchor weight limits.

The following types of vehicle belts MUST NOT be used to install this Child Restraint. They will not provide a secure, safe installation. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for which seating positions in your vehicle can be used to install this Child Restraint using vehicle belts or LATCH.

WARNING: NEVER use a Child Restraint in a vehicle seating position where it cannot be correctly secured. An incorrectly installed Child Restraint will not protect your child in a crash.

Features Overview

1. Shoulder Harness Pads
2. Harness Buckle
3. Crotch Pad
4. Harness Release Button
5. Harness Adjuster Strap
6. Calf Support
7. Cup Holder
8. Hip Harness Pads
9. Buckle Holder
10. Chest Clip
11. Infant Insert
12. Head Insert
13. Head Support

14. Harness Strap
15. Seat Cover
16. Lower Anchor Belt Storage (underneath door)
17. Recline Position Indicator
18. Recline Button
19. Rear Facing True Tension Door
20. Rear Facing True Tension Button
21. Forward Facing True
22. Forward Facing True Tension Door
23. Side Impact Protection (SIP) pods
24. Head Support Button
25. Tether Strap Adjuster
26. Tether Strap
27. Tether Hook
28. Lower Anchor Belt
29. Lower Anchor Connectors
30. Instruction Manual Storage
31. Lower Anchor Adjuster

Feature Usage

Harness Use

• To Loosen Harness
  Press on Harness Release Button while pulling forward on the Harness Straps. (1)

• To Open Chest Clip
  Press button on front of Clip and pull Clip apart. (2)

• To Open Harness Buckle
  Press red button on front of Buckle and pull out Buckle Tongues. (3)

• To Use Buckle Holders
  Loosen and unfasten harness. Place Buckle Tongues in Holders. (4)

• To Fasten Chest Clip
  Push Chest Clip halves together until they click. Pull to check. (5)-1

• To Fasten Buckle
  Insert Buckle Tongues firmly into Buckle until they click. Pull up on Tongues to ensure they are locked. (5)-2

• To Tighten Harness
  Pull on Harness Adjuster Strap. (6)

• Head Insert Use
  The Head Insert may be used or removed for improved comfort or fit of any child. (7)

• Harness & Crotch Pad Use
  The Harness Pads are a comfort feature that may be used or removed for any child. Small infants may have better fit to Harness with Shoulder Pads removed. (8)

• Infant Insert Use
  The Infant Insert (9) can be used with infants 5–11 lbs (2.3–5 kg) to improve fit to Child Restraint and increase recline angle.

To Install Infant Insert

1. Pull Harness Buckle through slot in the bottom of Infant Insert.(9)-1
2. Route Harness Straps through gaps in sides of Infant Insert. (9)-2
3. Push Infant Insert firmly into Child Restraint (9)-3 to make sure insert is properly positioned. (9)-4

When properly installed, the Infant Insert will not interfere with Harness Straps or Crotch Belt. Crotch Belt must be locked in inner position when Infant Insert is used.

Head Support Adjustment

1. With Harness loose (p8), press Head Support Button and move Head Support up or down to desired position. (10)

2. Release button and slide Head Support slightly up or down to lock into appropriate use position. (10)

True Tension Door Use
This Child Restraint has 2 True Tension Doors that provide a simple and secure installation of the Child Restraint in your vehicle. They are located underneath the Seat Cover. The upper Door is for forward-facing use, and the lower Door is for rear-facing use.

1. Remove Infant Insert, loosen and unfasten Harness (p8), and retain with Buckle Holders (p8).
2. Adjust Head Support to highest position, unsnap Seat Cover and pull to front of seat. (11)
3. Open appropriate True Tension Door by squeezing the Door release button (12)-1 and lifting Door. (12)-2
4. Close True Tension Door by pressing down firmly on Door until both latches lock in place. (13)
5. Replace Seat Cover and reinstall Infant Insert if used (p9).

Crotch Belt Adjustment
The Crotch Belt can be used in a forward or rearward position. Use the position that is closest to, but not under your child.

1. Remove Infant Insert (p9) and loosen and unbuckle Harness (p8).
2. Unsnap Seat Cover and pull forward while pulling crotch buckle through slot in Seat Cover. (14)
3. Depress and slide Crotch Belt plate forward or backward and lock in desired position. (15)
4. Place buckle back through correct slot in Seat Cover and replace Seat Cover and Infant Insert (if using).

Lower Anchor Belt Storage and Use
The Lower Anchor Belt, located in Storage Pockets under the Rear Facing True Tension Door, can be used instead of a vehicle belt to install this Child Restraint. The Lower Anchor Belt must not be used rear facing if your child weighs more than 35 lbs (15.8 kg), or forward facing if your child weighs more than 40 lbs (18.1 kg).

1. To use Lower Anchor Belt, open Rear Facing True Tension Door (p10), remove Lower Anchor Belt, and lengthen by pressing adjuster button while pulling on Belt. (16)
2. To connect Lower Anchor Belt to lower anchors in vehicle, press Connector firmly onto lower anchor and pull to check. (17)
3. To release Lower Anchor Belt, press red button on end of Connector while pulling on Belt. (18)
4. To store, fold Lower Anchor Adjuster and Lower Anchor Belt, and insert in Storage Pocket (19). Store other Lower Anchor Belt in adjacent Storage Pocket. Tuck excess webbing.

When not in use, the Lower Anchor Belt MUST be properly stored in Lower Anchor Storage Pockets under Rear Facing True Tension Door, and MUST NOT interfere with latching of Door.

Cup Holder Use

1. Pivot Cup Holder up and lock in use position. (20)
2. Push center of Cup Holder down to extend to opened position. (21)
3. While in the opened position, pull up on the Cup Holder to remove for washing.
4. To store, collapse Cup Holder and pivot down. (22)

Cup Holders must be opened to access Belt Path during Rear Facing Installation of Child Restraint. Cup Holders may be collapsed down against vehicle belt after installation.
DO NOT place glass or metal containers or hard or sharp objects in Cup Holder. In a crash they could cause serious injury.

Calf Support Use
The Calf Support may be used to give your child more leg room or improve installation when rear facing and provide improved comfort when forward facing. It is designed to change position without damage if excessive force is applied.

1. Recline Child Restraint to rear facing position 1 (BLUE).
2. Move Calf Support to use position by reaching under front of Child Restraint and rotating Calf Support down and forward. (23)
3. Move Calf Support to storage position by pulling down on Calf Support to unlock, and rotating it to storage position. (24)

When used rear facing for children over 40 lbs, Calf Support should be in the use position.

Side Impact Protection (SIP) Use:
SIP Pods should be deployed whenever the Child Restraint is installed in a vehicle.

1. To deploy, pull out SIP Pod from corner of stored position until it locks into position. (25)
2. To store, press button and push SIP Pod into stored position. (26)

Tether Use

1. To use, remove Tether by loosening strap and unclipping from storage anchor. (27)
2. To extend Tether for use, tilt Tether Adjuster and pull to lengthen. (28)
3. To store, attach Tether to storage anchor and remove slack in strap by pulling on free end of strap. Loose strap should be stored in provided sleeve. When not in use, Tether MUST be properly stored. (29)

Recline Use
This Child Restraint has 10 recline positions. Recline can be changed for child comfort or to improve the installation of Child Restraint.

1. Positions 1–5 (BLUE) are for rear-facing use with children 5–50 lbs. (30)
2. Positions 1–5 (RED) are for forward-facing use with children 25–65 lbs. (31)

If infant’s head falls forward, Child Restraint must be reclined more. Use Infant Insert with infants 5–11 lbs (2.3–5 kg) for best fit and positioning.

To Adjust Recline

3. Press Recline Button (32)-1 on either side of the Child Restraint and move seat to desired recline position. (32)-2
4. Release Recline Button, and check that Child Restraint is locked in desired recline position.

Recline must be selected before installing Child Restraint. To change recline position after installation, uninstall Child Restraint, select new recline position, and reinstall Child Restraint.

Child Usage Requirements

To use this Child Restraint, your child must meet ALL of the following weight and height requirements below:

• Weight: 5-65 lbs (2.3–29.4 kg)
• Height: 49 in (124 cm) or less
  The Infant Insert (p9) is only for use with infants who weigh 5–11 lbs (2.3–5 kg).

WARNING: Use either vehicle seat belt or Lower Anchors. Never use both methods to install Child Restraint.

Rear Facing Installation

suggested birth to 2+ years (5–50 lbs)

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children ride in a rear- facing Child Restraint until they are at least 2 years old. An infant’s head, neck and spine are not supported as well in a forward-facing position.

Rear Facing Setup

1. Move Calf Support to desired installation position (p12).
2. Place Child Restraint rear-facing in a compatible vehicle seat (p4). (33)
3. Select desired rear-facing recline position 1–5 (BLUE) (p14). (34)
4. Loosen and unbuckle Harness and retain with Buckle Holders (p8).
5. Pivot Cup Holders to use position to access Rear Facing Belt Path (p12).
6. Remove Infant Insert, lift lower Seat Cover, and open Rear Facing True Tension Door (p10). (35)

7. Complete installation using your vehicle’s Lap/Shoulder Belt (p17), the Lower Anchor Belt (p17), or a compatible vehicle Lap Belt (p18).
   Using Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Belt (preferred method)

8. Route vehicle Lap/Shoulder belt through BLUE Rear Facing Belt Path and buckle vehicle Lap/Shoulder Belt. Vehicle belt must be routed under True Tension Door. (36)-1

9. Lock vehicle shoulder belt by pulling it all the way out and letting it go back in, and remove all slack from vehicle Lap/Shoulder Belt.(36)-2

10. Close True Tension Door and replace Seat Cover and Infant Insert (if used). (37)

11. Test by pulling on shoulder belt to ensure it is locked.
    Using Lower Anchor Belt
    WARNING : Do not install by this method for a child weighing more than 35 lbs (15.8 kg).

12. Remove Lower Anchor Belt from Storage Compartment (p11) and route through BLUE Rear Facing Belt Path under Cup Holder. (38)-1

13. Lengthen Lower Anchor Belt as necessary (p11) and attach to Lower Anchor points in vehicle. (38)-2

14. Remove all slack from Lower Anchor Belt by pulling loop at end of Belt. (38)-3

15.  Close True Tension Door and replace Seat Cover and Infant Insert (if used). Pull crotch belt through slot. (39)
    Using Vehicle Lap Belt

16. Route vehicle Lap belt through BLUE
    Rear Facing Belt Path and buckle vehicle Lap Belt. (40)-1

17. Remove all slack from vehicle Lap Belt. (40)-2

18. Close True Tension Door and replace Seat Cover and Infant Insert (if used). (41)

WARNING: Check that Child Restraint is securely installed before each use.

Check Installation

• Seat is in the appropriate rear-facing recline position.
• Seat is securely installed. Hold seat near rear-facing belt path and move seat side to side, front to back, and up and down.
• Seat should move less than 1 inch.
• Tether strap is not used for Rear Facing Installation and must be secured in storage location on back of Child Restraint.
• Cup Holders may be placed in any position after installation.

Forward Facing Installation

suggested 2 years or older (25–65 lbs)

Forward Facing Setup

1. Remove Tether from storage location and lengthen for use (p13).
2. Place Child Restraint forward facing in a compatible vehicle seat (p4). (42)
3. Select desired forward-facing recline position 1–5 (RED) (p14). (43)
4. Loosen and unbuckle harness and retain with Buckle Holders (p8).
5. Fully raise Head Support, lift Seat Cover, and open Forward Facing True Tension Door (p10). (44)
6. Complete installation using your vehicle’s Lap/Shoulder Belt (p20), the Lower Anchor Belt (p20), or a compatible vehicle Lap Belt (p21).

Using Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Belt (preferred method)

7. Route vehicle Lap/Shoulder belt through RED Forward Facing Belt Path and buckle vehicle Lap/ Shoulder Belt. (45)-1
8. Lock vehicle shoulder belt by pulling it all the way out and letting it go back in, and remove all slack from vehicle Lap/Shoulder Belt. (45)-2
9. Close True Tension Door and replace Seat Cover. (46)
10. Test by pulling on shoulder belt to ensure it is locked.
11. Attach Tether Hook to Tether Anchor on vehicle and tighten. Tuck excess webbing behind Child Restraint. (47)

Using Lower Anchor Belt
WARNING: Do not install by this method for a child weighing more than 40 lbs (18.1 kg).

12. Remove Lower Anchor Belt from Storage Compartment (p11), move along wire, and route through RED Forward Facing Belt Path. (48)
13. Lengthen Lower Anchor Belt as necessary (p11) and attach to Lower Anchor points in vehicle. (49)-1
14. Remove all slack from Lower Anchor Belt by pulling loop at end of Belt straight back from Latch Connector. (49)-2

Using Vehicle Lap Belt

15. Route vehicle Lap Belt through RED Forward Facing Belt Path and buckle vehicle Lap belt. (50)-1
16. Remove all slack from vehicle Lap Belt. (50)-2
17. Close True Tension Door and replaceSeat Cover. (51)
18. Attach Tether Hook to Tether Anchor on vehicle and tighten (p13). Tuck excess webbing behind Child Restraint. (47)

WARNING: Check that Child Restraint is securely installed before each use.

Check Installation

• Seat is in appropriate forward facing recline position.
• Seat is securely installed. Hold seat near Forward Facing Belt Path and move seat side to side, front to back, and up and down. Seat should move less than 1 inch.
• Tether is properly used and attached to vehicle Tether Anchor.

Securing Child in Child Restraint

WARNING: If your child is not properly secured in the Child Restraint, they may be ejected in a crash, resulting in serious injury or death.

1. Loosen and unfasten Harness. Retain with Buckle Holders (p8).
2. Place child in Child Restraint with child’s back flat against Child Restraint seat back.
3. Adjust Head Support (p10) to position harness straps correctly on child. (52) Lock Head Support in appropriate use position. Bottom of Head Support should be close to, but not compressing, child’s shoulders.
4. Adjust Crotch Belt to fit child (p11). Crotch Belt should be close to, but not under child.
5. Position harness over child’s shoulders and around child’s waist, and buckle harness.
6. Tighten harness (p8) to fit snugly on child’s shoulders and thighs. It is snug if you cannot pinch a fold in the strap. (53)-1
7. Fasten and position Chest Clip (p8) level with child’s armpits. (53)-2

Secure Child Checklist

WARNING: Before securing child, always check that Child Restraint is securely installed.

• Harness straps are at correct height. rear facing: AT or just below child’s shoulders (52)-1 forward facing: AT or just above child’s shoulders (52)-2
  Use Infant Insert with infants 5-11 lbs (2.3-5 kg) to improve fit to seat and harness and to increase recline.

• Recline angle is appropriate for Child.
  If infant’s head falls forward, Child Restraint must be reclined more. Use Infant Insert with infants 5–11 lbs (2.3–5 kg) for best fit and positioning.

• Head Support is locked in a use position.

• Harness Buckle is securely fastened. Pull to check!

• Harness Straps are snug and flat on shoulders and thighs.
  WARNING: A snug strap should not allow any slack. It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging. It does not press on the child’s flesh or push the child’s body into an unnatural position.
  WARNING: Child cannot be properly secured in Child Restraint when wearing bulky clothing or wrapped in a blanket. For warmth, add blanket after properly securing Child in the Child Restraint.

• Chest Clip is fastened and at Child’s armpit level.

Aircraft Installation

The FAA recommends that children up to 40 lbs (18.1 kg) use a certified, harnessed Child Restraint while travelling on an aircraft.
This Child Restraint is certified for use on aircraft. Contact your airline about their policies prior to travel.

Install Child Restraint rear facing or forward facing in a forward facing aircraft seat following “Using Vehicle Lap/ Belt” instructions, but install aircraft belt on top of closed True Tension Door and under Seat Cover.

Cleaning and Maintenance

WARNING: Do not attempt to disassemble the Child Restraint further than these instructions allow.

Seat Cover Removal

1. Configure Child Restraint for disassembly. (54)

   • Recline Child Restraint to rear-facing position 1 (BLUE).
   • Set Head Support in highest position.
   • Loosen and unbuckle Harness and Chest Clip.
   • Fully extend Calf Support.
   • Remove Tether from Storage Anchor.

2. Remove Harness/Buckle Pads as well as Infant and Head Inserts.
   Take care when removing Head Support Cover so as not to damage the energy absorbing foam.

3. Remove Head Support Cover. (55)

   • Grasp Head Support Cover at top behind Head Support Button.
   • Peel Cover off Head Support; work on one side then the other. Unsnap Cover and remove.

4. Unsnap Seat Cover. (56)

5. Remove Seat Cover from Calf Support.

6. Remove Seat Cover from beneath Harness Release Button frame. (57)

   • Grasp the Seat Cover at the top of the Harness Release Button.
   • Pull away from Button (toward seat back) and up.
   • Work cover out from under the Button frame.

7. Remove Cover from Child Restraint. (58)

   • Start at bottom, near Calf Support, work toward Buckle Holder.
     Pull Seat Cover out of seat cover retaining slot.

   • Unhook Cover beneath Buckle Holder.

   • Continue to the Tether.

   • Repeat steps A through C for the other side.

8. Flip cover over the top of the Child
   Restraint. Slide Seat Cover off of the Tether. (59)

Seat Cover Assembly

1. Reverse steps of Cover Removal.
   • Recline Child Restraint to rear facing position 1.
   • Be sure seat cover is tucked into retaining slot.
   • Pull on Buckle Holder area to ensure cover is tucked securely.
   • Ensure both corner pockets to the outside of the Calf Support are secured under the child restraint.

Cleaning the Seat Cover and Harness Pads

1. When required, Seat Cover and harness pads may be machine washed with a mild soap and cold water.
2. Allow to air dry.
   Do not use bleach or other harsh chemicals to clean yourDo not use bleach or other harsh chemicals to clean your Child Restraint Cover or HarChild Restraint Cover or Harness. Wness. Wash the covers with coldash the covers with cold water and mild deterwater and mild detergent, on the delicate cycle. Hang to drygent, on the delicate cycle. Hang to dry.. Do not attempt to irDo not attempt to iron your Child Restraint Cover or Haron your Child Restraint Cover or Harness.ness. The Child Restraint harThe Child Restraint harness system cannot be rness system cannot be removed.emoved.

Cleaning the Infant Insert

1. When required, the Infant Insert may be machine washed with a mild soap and cold water. The support wedge located on the back side of the Infant Insert should be spot cleaned only. Do not machine wash the support wedge.
2. Allow to air dry.

Cleaning the Harness

1. When required, harness may be hand washed with a sponge and warm soapy water.
2. Towel dry excess water and allow to air dry.

Cleaning the Shell

1. When required, shell may be hand washed with a sponge and warm soapy water.
2. Towel dry.
   Do not use abrasive cleansers on the Shell.

Warranty, Product Registration and Contact

Warranty
We have purposely designed our high-quality product so that it can grow with both your child and your family. Because we stand by our product, our gear is covered by a custom warranty per product, starting from the day it was purchased. Please have the proof of purchase, model number and serial number available when you contact us.
For warranty information please visit: http://www.nuna.eu/warranty

Product Registration
All products include a serial label which lists the product model number and serial number. This label is located on the bottom of your Child Restraint. Before contacting customer service, please have these numbers available for reference.

To register your product

• Car Seats: Please fill out and mail in the provided registration card or visit http://www.nuna.eu/usa/register-car-seat
• All other products: Please fill out and mail in the provided registration card or visit http://www.nuna.eu/usa/register-gear

Contact
For replacement parts, service, or additional warranty questions, please contact our customer service departments.
infousa@nuna.eu
www.nuna.eu
1-855-NUNA-USA
This product is covered by one or more issued or pending patents.

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