Kinderkraft I-Guard Car Seat User Manual

Kinderkraft I-Guard Car Seat User Manual

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ATTENTION! Product graphics are for reference only

Please read this user manual carefully before using your child’s car seat for the first time. It is your responsibility to ensure your child’s safety and failure to read this manual may affect it.

1.0 Car seat elements

1. Headrest
2. Baby insert
3. 5-point seat belt buckle
4. 5-point seat belt adjustment button
5. Adjustment belt
6. Seat recline lever
7. Seat rotation lever with indicator
8. Leg extension indicator
9. Support leg
10. Footrest with indicator
11. Interior belt holders
12. ISOFIX sliding lever
13. Head restraint adjustment lever
14. Anti-rotation frame
15. Release button with ISOFIX status indicator
16. ISOFIX attachments
17. Height adjustment button for
the support leg
18. ISOFIX guides
19. ISOFIX attachment cover

2.0 Usage

The car seat was designed, tested and approved according to the requirements of UN/ECE Regulation No. 129 concerning the approval of child restraint systems (UN/ECE R129/03). The I-GUARD car seat is designed for the transport of children between 40 and 105 cm (up to approximately 4 years old).

The seat must be installed in the vehicle using the ISOFIX attachments and a support leg. This car seat can only be installed on vehicle seats that have been approved for the use of child restraint systems in accordance with the vehicle handbook. The child in the seat is secured using the 5-point seat belt. CAUTION: Before every journey, make sure that the 5-point seat belts are correctly adjusted and firmly fastened to the child’s body. The safety harness must never be twisted!

Do not position the seat forward-facing until the child is 15 months old and 76 cm tall. (fig. A.14)

3.0 Safety instructions

Please take a few minutes to read this user manual to ensure your child’s safety. Many avoidable injuries are caused by reckless and improper use of the seat.

NOTE: It is always good to have the manual within reach. We advise you to keep it in a designated place on the inside of the seat under the backrest cover.

• The seat is only suitable for installation on forward-facing car seats. The seat must not be installed on rearward or side-facing seats. The seat must always be secured using the ISOFIX attachment with the support leg.
• DO NOT place a child restraint on seats with active front airbags as this can be dangerous. This does not apply to side airbags.
• If installed on the front seat, the front airbag must be deactivated. It is recommended to install the child seat only on the rear seats of the vehicle. For guidance on the suitability of a vehicle seat for use with a child restraint system, refer to the vehicle handbook.
• Before every journey, make sure that the 5-point seat belts are correctly adjusted and firmly fastened to the child’s body. Under no circumstances must the safety harness be twisted!
• REMEMBER, THE CLOSER THE BELT IS TO THE CHILD’S BODY, THE GREATER THE LEVEL OF SAFETY. THEREFORE, DO NOT WEAR THICK CLOTHING UNDER THE BELT.
• The lap belts of the seat belt must run as low as possible across your child’s groin to ensure an optimum effect in the event of an accident.
• Only an optimally adjusted head restraint can give your child maximum protection and comfort while ensuring that the shoulder straps fit properly.
• The seat should be replaced if it has been subjected to sudden stresses during a traffic accident.
• The car seat must not be modified in any way without the approval of the relevant approval authority. Failure to install the seat in accordance with the instructions supplied by the manufacturer may lead to risks to life and health.
• Keep your child’s car seat out of direct sunlight, otherwise the heated parts could burn your child. Protect your child and the car seat from the sun’s rays.
• Never leave your child unattended in a child seat.
• Ensure that luggage and other objects are sufficiently secured, particularly on the shelf under the rear window, as they could cause injury in the event of a collision.
• The seat cannot be used without the cover.
• The infant insert serves to protect the baby and must be used until the baby reaches a height of 60 cm.
• Do not use a replacement cover other than the one recommended by the manufacturer as it is an integral part of the seat’s safety system.
• We recommend that you keep the instruction manual for the seat as long as it is in use.
• Do not use attachment points other than those described in the instructions and marked on the seat.
• All hard components and plastic parts of the child seat must be positioned and installed in such a way that they cannot be trapped by the vehicle’s sliding seat or doors under normal conditions of use.
• Inspect the seat regularly, paying particular attention to the attachment points, seams and adjusting devices. Make sure that all mechanical parts are fully functional. Never grease or oil any part of the child seat. Stop using the seat if parts are damaged or loose.
• In the event of an emergency, it is important to release the seat belts quickly. This means that the 5-point harness release button is not fully secured, ensure that your child does not play with the 5-point harness buckle.
• Set a good example for your child and always wear a seat belt. An adult who is not wearing a seat belt can also pose a risk to a child.
• Before every car journey, make sure that the seat is correctly positioned.
• The seat must also be secured when not in use. An unsecured child seat can cause injury to passengers even in emergency braking.
• Always ensure that the car seat does not become jammed on any surface when closing the vehicle door or adjusting the rear seat.
• For some vehicle seats made of delicate materials, using the car seat can leave marks or cause discolouration. To prevent this, you can place a blanket, towel or similar product under the car seat.

4.0 In-vehicle installation

In the event of sudden braking or an accident, persons not wearing seat belts may cause injury to other passengers.
Always check that:

• The seatbacks in the vehicle are locked (i.e. the rear seat folding backrest lock is engaged).
• All heavy objects and those with sharp edges are secured (e.g. on the rear shelf).
• All passengers have fastened their seat belts.
• The seat is always secured, even if the child is not being carried in it.

4.1 Rearward-facing installation for children from 40 to 105 cm (0 to approx. 4) using the ISOFIX attachment system with a support leg.

IMPORTANT! The location of the ISOFIX attachment points and other necessary information for installing the seat in the vehicle is given in the vehicle handbook. The user MUST also read the manual from the vehicle.

• Before positioning the seat in the car, we recommend unfolding the support leg (9) (fig. A.2).
• The cover (19) on the ISOFIX attachments (16) (if not already removed) must be removed from the seat, for this purpose push the ISOFIX release button (15), and the system will release the cover, which must be removed (fig. A.3a, A.3b).
• Place the seat without the cover (19) with the folded-out support leg on the vehicle seat.
• Attach the ISOFIX guides (18) to the car seat connectors (A.4).
• Slide the ISOFIX attachments (16) to their maximum length by unlocking and holding the sliding lever (12) (fig. A.5a) and then sliding the attachments (fig. A.5b). This has to be done on both sides of the seat.
• Connect the extended ISOFIX attachments (16) to the ISOFIX guides (18) installed in the car seat until a characteristic click occurs (figure A.6). After the correct installation of the ISOFIX attachments, the indicator on the button (15) will change from red to green; verify the correct installation with green indicators (fig. A.7a, A.7b).
• ATTENTION! The locking clips are only correctly fastened when both button markers are completely green.
• Push the base with a left-right movement towards the backrest of the vehicle seat until it is completely aligned with the backrest of the anti-rotation frame (14) (fig. A.8)
• When the seat is correctly installed with ISOFIX, position the seat rearward facing. Push the seat rotation lever (7) (fig. A.9) to turn the seat rearward (fig. A.10a), a correctly locked position will be indicated by the green colour indicator at the seat rotation lever (7).
• Make sure the base is fixed by trying to pull it out of the ISOFIX attachment points.
• When the seat is correctly installed with the ISOFIX attachments and the base’s anti-rotation frame is fully seated against the backrest of the seat, proceed to adjust the support leg (9). ATTENTION: Before adjusting the support leg make sure the support leg extension indicator is green (8).
• Only after this has been done should the height of the support leg be adjusted.
• By holding down the leg height adjustment button (17), you will release the leg height lock and the leg should automatically extend. Adjust the leg height so that the foot meets resistance with the vehicle’s ground; now you can release the button. If after the leg height lock the foot indicator (10) turns green, it means that the installation is correct (fig. A.13) otherwise repeat the adjustment of the support leg height.

ATTENTION! Never mount the foot of the support leg on the glove box on the floor of the vehicle, there is a risk of the glove box collapsing during an accident, if in doubt consult the vehicle handbook.

ATTENTION: The support leg must never hang in the air and no objects may be placed under it.

IMPORTANT: Make sure the support leg is supporting and not raising the bottom of the I- GUARD seat above the plane of the car seat.

• Take hold of the seat and check that it is securely fastened without slack. All ISOFIX attachments and support leg indicators should display green. If not, repeat the previous installation steps.

NOTE: Make sure the seat position is well established and stable. Check the indicators on the ISOFIX attachment and the support leg.

4.2 Forward-facing seat installation for children between 76 and 105 cm using the ISOFIX attachment system with a support leg.

IMPORTANT! The location of the ISOFIX attachment points and other necessary information for installing the seat in the vehicle is given in the vehicle handbook. The user MUST also read the manual from the vehicle.

• Before positioning the seat in the car, we recommend unfolding the support leg (9) (fig. A.2).

• The cover (19) on the ISOFIX attachments (16) (if not already removed) must be removed from the seat, for this purpose push the ISOFIX release button (15), and the system will release the cover, which must be removed (fig. A.3a, A.3b).

• Place the seat without the cover (19) with the folded-out support leg on the vehicle seat.

• Attach the ISOFIX guides (18) to the car seat connectors (A.4).

• Slide the ISOFIX attachments (16) to their maximum length by unlocking and holding the sliding lever (12) (fig. A.5a) and then sliding the attachments (fig. A.5b). This has to be done on both sides of the seat.

• Connect the extended ISOFIX attachments (16) to the ISOFIX guides (18) installed in the car seat until a characteristic click occurs (fig. A.6). After the correct installation of the ISOFIX attachments, the indicator on the button (15) will change from red to green; verify the correct installation with green indicators (fig. A.7a, A.7b).

• ATTENTION! The locking clips are only correctly fastened when both button markers are completely green.

• When the seat is correctly installed with ISOFIX, position the seat facing forward. Push the seat rotation lever (7); (fig. A.9) to turn the seat in the direction of travel (fig. A.10b), a correctly locked position will be indicated by the green colour indicator at the seat rotation lever (7).

• Make sure the base is fixed by trying to pull it out of the ISOFIX attachment points.

• Push the base with a left-right movement towards the backrest of the vehicle seat until it is completely aligned with the backrest of the anti-rotation frame (14) (fig. A.8)

• When the seat is correctly installed with the ISOFIX attachments and the base’s anti-rotation frame is fully seated against the backrest of the seat, proceed to adjust the support leg (9).
  ATTENTION: Before adjusting the support leg make sure the support leg extension indicator is green (8).

• Only after this has been done should the height of the support leg be adjusted.

• By holding down the leg height adjustment button (17), you will release the leg height lock and the leg should automatically extend. Adjust the leg height so that the foot meets resistance with the vehicle’s ground; now you can release the button. If after the leg height lock the foot indicator (10) turns green, it means that the installation is correct (fig. A.13) otherwise repeat the adjustment of the support leg height.

ATTENTION! Never mount the foot of the support leg on the glove box on the floor of the vehicle, there is a risk of the glove box collapsing during an accident, if in doubt consult the vehicle handbook.

ATTENTION: The support leg must never hang in the air and no objects may be placed under it.

IMPORTANT: Make sure the support leg is supporting and not raising the bottom of the I- GUARD seat above the plane of the car seat.

• Take hold of the seat and check that it is securely fastened without slack. All ISOFIX attachments and support leg indicators should display green. If not, repeat the previous installation steps.

NOTE : Make sure the seat position is well established and stable. Check the indicators on the ISOFIX attachment and the support leg.

5.0 Height of headrest and shoulder straps

To adjust the height of the headrest, proceed as follows:

• At the same time, while holding down the 5-point harness adjustment button (4), loosen the harness to allow for more freedom in adjusting the height of the headrest.
• Hold the head restraint adjustment lever (13) which is located at the back of the headrest. If you want to raise the headrest, pull the handle gently upwards. Adjust the headrest to the desired height. When the height has been adjusted, release the adjusting handle, and the headrest will be locked in the selected position.
• The height of the headrest can be lowered by pressing the height adjustment lever (13). When the height has been adjusted, release the adjusting handle, and the headrest will be locked in the selected position. Adjust the height of the shoulder straps so that the strap enters the seat back flat, horizontally just above the child’s shoulders. Make sure that the shoulder straps are correctly adjusted to the child’s shoulders according to (fig. B.1).
  NOTE: If necessary, repeat the adjustment of the headrest height until the shoulder straps are adjusted to the optimal height. Make sure that the harness is not twisted.

5.1 Rotating mechanism

• The rotation mechanism is a function which helps to position the child in the seat or to remove it in a comfortable way. Correct positioning of the seat in the direction of travel (fig. A.14):
  a) from 40 to 105 cm rearward-facing,
  b) from 76 to 105 cm forward-facing.

• Turn the seat with the seat rotation lever (7), this function allows you to easily position and remove the child from the seat. Turn the seat, place the child in the seat, secure the child with the 5-point harness, and perform the rotation of the seat according to the above recommendation for each cm group. Verify that the rotation function is correctly locked. For this purpose check the colour of the indicator near the seat rotation lever (7) – the green colour confirms that the seat rotation function is locked (Fig. A.9).

5.2 Backrest adjustment / Backrest tilt adjustment

• The angle of the seat can be adjusted (fig. A.4) using the lever (6) under the seat. Pull the lever and move the seat. Release the lever at the desired position. Move the seat slightly until you hear a distinct clicking sound – the seat is now secured in the chosen position.
  NOTE: Between 40 and 105 cm with the seat rearward-facing, use position `1′, the most reclined position of the seat (fig. B.2a). Between 76 and 105 cm with the seat installed forward-facing, you can use the full range of backrest recline adjustment in positions 1′ to4′ (fig. B.2b).

5.3 Securing the child with a 5-point seat harness

• Loosen the harness completely by pressing the button (4) and pulling the harness. Do not pull on the shoulder cushions.
• Release the buckle (3). Hook the 5-point harness on the harness holders (11), which are located at the sides of the seat (fig. B.3). Position your child in the seat.
• Adjust the headrest to the child’s height (see section 5.0).
• Fold the two buckle clasps together to interlock and insert them into the buckle (3) until you hear a `click’.

5.4 Tightening of 5-point safety harnesses

• Pull on the shoulder straps to eliminate any play in the hip area so the belt lies flat.
• Tighten the 5-point harnesses with the adjusting belt (5) until the harnesses lie flat on and close to the child’s body. Ensure that the shoulder straps are snug against the child’s shoulders. Proper tension is ensured when, in the space between the shoulder straps and the child’s chest, a maximum of one finger (approx. 1 cm) can be inserted between the straps and the child’s body (fig. B.4).
  NOTE: The 5-point harnesses must be positioned as low as possible on the child’s hips. Make sure the harness is not twisted.

5.5 Insert

A child insert not only improves comfort and gives extra support for very young children but also serves to protect the child. The insert must be used until your child is 60 cm tall (fig B.5). When your child reaches a height of 60 cm, the insert must be removed (fig B.6). Remember: An insert is a complete unit and you must not modify it in any way. Store the child insert in a safe place for future use. NOTE: Only use this original Kinderkraft I-GUARD insert. This insert is only intended for use with the I-GUARD seat.

5.6 Removing the seat (ISOFIX attachment system + support leg)

• To release the support leg support (9), press the support leg height adjustment button (17). Grasp the foot (10) and slide it back into the support leg.
• Press the release button (15) located on both ISOFIX attachments. The attachments will be released and the colour of the ISOFIX indicators (15) will change from green to red. Retract the ISOFIX attachments using the shift lever (12), slide them back into the seat base by exerting pressure on the attachments towards the seat, so that they engage in the seat base, do this on both sides of the seat.

6.0 Removing/fitting the cover

• Removing the covers of the inner belts: undo the hook-and-loop fastener on the inside of the covers and remove the covers, which are hooked to the metal hooks (fig. C.1).
• Removing the back and the seat cover: detach the four tensioning fasteners securing the cover to the back part of the seat backrest (fig. C.2, C.3). Remove the cover from the side covers by sliding the fabric (fig. C.4).
• Gently pulling the fabric from both sides of the seat towards the outside of the seat, slide the cover off the front of the seat. Make sure that the fabric slides down around the belt adjustment button. The cover can now be removed from the seat by pulling it over the headrest.
• Removing the cover from the headrest: Grasp the upper part of the cover behind the headrest height adjustment button and gently slide the fabric off the upper part of the headrest (fig. C.5). Once the material on the upper part has been slid off, proceed to the removal of the cover on the sides of the headrest. To install the cover, proceed in the reverse order.

6.1 Cleaning

Only use the original cover as it is an important part of the safety of the seat.

CAUTION: Do not use the seat without the cover. Make sure you check and clean the seat regularly.

• The cover can be removed and washed in mild powder on a delicate programme (30°C). Please observe the washing instructions on the cover label. The colours may fade if washed at temperatures above 30°C. Do not spin dry or tumble dry the cover (this may cause the fabric layers to separate). The cover should not be exposed to prolonged sunlight.
• Plastic parts can be cleaned with a mild detergent and warm water. Never use strong cleaning agents or bleach!
• Components such as the 5-point harness adjustment strap and the crotch belt buckle are components that should be checked regularly as they are prone to foreign bodies and can be cleaned with a soft cloth or sponge using warm water.

7.0 Guarantee

1. All Kinderkraft products are covered by a 24-month guarantee. The guarantee period starts from the day the product is handed over to the Buyer.
2. The guarantee shall only apply in the territory of the member countries of the European Union excluding overseas territories (as currently defined, including in particular: Azores, Madeira, Canary Islands, French Overseas Departments, Åland Islands, Athos, Ceuta, Melilla, Heligoland, Büsingen am Hochrhein, Campione d’Italia and Livigno) and the territory of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland excluding British Overseas Territories (including but not limited to Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands).
3. In countries not listed above the manufacturer’s guarantee is not valid. The conditions of the additional guarantee may be specified by the Seller.
4. Limited guarantee extensions of up to 120 months (10 years) are possible in certain countries. The complete terms and conditions as well as the guarantee extension registration form are available at WWW.KINDERKRAFT.COM
5. The guarantee shall apply only in the territory indicated in paragraph 2.
6. Claims should be submitted by completing the form available on WWW.RMA.KINDERKRAFT.COM
7. The guarantee does not cover:
   • A. Cosmetic damage, including but not limited to scratches, dents and cracks in the plastic unless the failure is due to a defect in material or workmanship;
   • B. Damage resulting from misuse or poor maintenance – including but not limited to mechanical damage to products caused by misuse or poor maintenance;
   • Refer to the product use and maintenance instructions in the user manual;
   • C. Damage caused by improper assembly, installation or disassembly of products and accessories;
   • Refer to the instructions for use and installation of the product contained in the user manual;
   • D. Damage caused by corrosion, mould or rust, resulting from improper maintenance, care and storage;
   • E. Damage caused by normal wear and tear or otherwise resulting from the normal passage of time;
   • This includes tears or punctures in inner tubes; damage to tyres; damage to tyre tread; fabric fading resulting from mechanical use (e.g. on joints and covering of moving parts);
   • F. Damage or erosion caused by the sun, perspiration, detergents, storage conditions or frequent washing, etc;
   • G. Damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, fire, contact with liquid, earthquake or other external causes;
   • H. Products that have been modified to change functionality without 4Kraft’s written consent;
   • I. Products from which the serial number or lot number has been removed or tampered with in any way;
   • J. Damage caused by the use of third-party components or products – including but not limited to cup holders, umbrellas, reflective elements, bells;
   • K. Damage caused by transport or by aircraft handling.
8. The guarantee period for accessories included with the device is 6 months from the date of sale, excluding the damages described above.
9. These guarantee terms and conditions are complementary to the Customer’s statutory rights against 4KRAFT sp. z o.o. The guarantee does not exclude, limit or suspend the Customer’s rights under warranty for defects in goods sold.
10. The full text of the Terms and Conditions of the Guarantee is available on the website WWW.KINDERKRAFT.COM

All rights to this publication belong entirely to 4Kraft Sp. z o.o. Any unauthorized use contrary to its purpose, in particular using, copying, duplicating, making available – in whole or in part – without the consent of 4Kraft Sp. z o.o. may result in legal consequences.

VEHICLE FITTING INFORMATION

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.

If in doubt, consult either the Enhanced Child Restraint System manufacturer or the retailer. ALWAYS give priority to the rear seats of your vehicle.

This child seat is suitable for fixing into the seat positions of the cars listed below providing approved ISOFIX points are fitted and available and the car manial does not forbid the installation of this type of child seat. Vehical seat positions marked with * can have a storage compartment in front of vehcial seat. If the support leg would be positioned on a storage compartment in front of the seat, you must follow the car manufacturer’s instructions regarding how to handle the storage compartment.

NOTICE: DO NOT use on a passenger seat fitted with activated frontal airbag.

ISOFIX: Vehicle seats approved for the use with ISOFIX system.

In the interests of our clients – we are at our disposal! If you have a problem with the product you received, contact us in the most convenient way for you!

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