harmony ELITE Portable Playard Instruction Manual

harmony ELITE Portable Playard

Product Information

• Product Name: Play&GoTM ELITE Portable Playard Portable Playpen
• Manufacturer : Harmony Juvenile Products
• Contact Information: 1-877-306-1001 or [email protected]

Product Usage Instructions

1. Read all instructions BEFORE assembly and USE of the product. KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.
2. Do not use this product until you read and understand the instructions in this manual.
3. Check the playpen regularly before using it, and DO NOT use it if any part is loose or missing or if there are any signs of damage.
4. Do not substitute parts. Contact the manufacturer if replacement parts or additional instructions are needed.
5. Ensure that all bassinet fabric lies FLAT and TAUGHT against the playard frame.
6. Do not place sharp or pointed objects in storage pouches.
7. Never leave the infant in the product with sides down as it may cause suffocation.
8. All four rails must be securely locked and rigid before the center locking mechanism is pushed down.
9. Always make sure that the side of the player is in the raised and locked position when the child is in the product.
10. To open the player, remove all contents from the packaging and discard the box and polybags. Open the three hook-and-loop straps securing the mattress.
11. Stand the player on feet and wheels with the center up. Do not push the center locking mechanism down yet.
12. Slightly lift one end of the playard and push the center locking mechanism down to secure it.

• Read all instructions BEFORE assembly and USE of the product. KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.
• Do not use this product until you read and understand the instructions in this manual.

WARNING!

• FOR YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY, FOLLOW ALL LABELS ON THIS PRODUCT AND IN THESE WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS. DO NOT USE THIS PLAYPEN IF YOU CANNOT EXACTLY FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS THAT COME WITH IT.
• FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS AND THE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
• Check this playpen regularly before using it, and DO NOT use it if any part is loose or missing or if there are any signs of damage. DO NOT substitute parts. Contact the manufacturer if replacement parts or additional instructions are needed.
• Contact Harmony Juvenile Products at 1-877-306-1001 or [email protected].

PLAYARD WARNINGS

• FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS, THE LABELS AND THE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
• The product, including side rails, must be fully erected prior to use.
• ENSURE that the sides of this playpen are properly latched or locked in the appropriate position before placing a child in it.
• NEVER LEAVE child in product with SIDE LOWERED. Be sure side is in raised and locked position whenever child is in product.
• DO NOT use this playpen for a child who can climb out of it or who is taller than 90 cm (35 inches) or weighs more than 13.6 kg (30 lbs).
• Children can suffocate on soft bedding. DO NOT place pillows, comforters or an additional floor pad in this playpen.
• When child is able to pull to standing position, set mattress/base to lowest adjustment position and remove bumper pads, large toys, and other objects that could serve as steps for climbing out.
• Use ONLY mattress/pad provided by manufacturer.
• ALWAYS provide the supervision necessary for the continued safety of your child. When used for playing, NEVER leave child unattended. Child MUST be under supervision at all times.
• To reduce the risk of SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome), pediatricians recommend healthy infants be placed on their back to sleep, unless otherwise advised by your physician.
• NEVER use a water mattress with this product.
• NEVER refinish this product.

BASSINET WARNINGS

• FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS, THE LABELS AND THE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
• ENSURE that all bassinet fabric lies FLAT and TAUGHT against the playard frame.
• DO NOT use this accessory if you cannot exactly follow the instructions that come with it.
• Remove this accessory when a child is in the playpen.
• DO NOT use this accessory for a child who can roll over or who has reached 6.8 kg (15 lbs).
• FALL HAZARD – Always check that the bassinet is securely attached to the frame with the zipper and buckle provided on this accessory.

WARNING!

• SUFFOCATION HAZARD – Infants have suffocated:
• In gaps between extra padding and side of the bassinet/cradle, and
• On soft bedding
• Use ONLY the pad provided by manufacturer. NEVER add a pillow, comforter, or another mattress for padding.
• STRANGULATION HAZARD: ALWAYS attach bassinet securely. If the bassinet is not secured at all locations child could get neck trapped between bassinet and playard frame.
• To reduce the risk of SIDS, pediatricians recommend healthy infants be placed on their backs to sleep, unless otherwise advised by your physician.
• If a sheet is used with the pad, USE ONLY the one provided by the bassinet or cradle manufacturer or one specifically designed to fit the dimension of the bassinet or cradle mattress.
• DO NOT place any cord, strap or similar item in or near this accessory that could become wrapped around a child’s neck.
• Check this accessory regularly before using it, and DO NOT use it if any part is loose or missing or if there are any signs of damage. DO NOT substitute parts. Contact the manufacturer if replacement parts or additional instructions are needed.
• Children can suffocate on soft bedding. DO NOT place pillows, comforters or an additional mattress pad in this accessory.
• NEVER place a child under the bassinet.
• Use a bassinet with one (1) child at a time.

STORAGE POUCH WARNINGS

• To avoid possible tipping, NEVER place more than 1.36 kg (3 lbs.) in each storage pouch.
• NEVER allow the child to play with or hang on the storage pouch.
• Always keep objects out of the child’s reach.
• TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, NEVER place sharp or pointed objects in storage pouches.

GENERAL WARNINGS

• DO NOT leave a child unattended in this playpen.
• DO NOT use this playpen if you cannot exactly follow the instructions that come with it.
• NEVER carry or move the play yard with a child in it.
• AVOID SERIOUS INJURY by keeping fingers clear of rail joints, top corners, and any moving parts when assembling/adjusting the product to prevent pinching and/or finger entrapment.
• ENSURE that the play yard is fully erected before each use. Check that:
• Four (4) top rails are completely LOCKED by pushing down on them;
• The center of the floor is completely PUSHED DOWN;
• The mattress is lying flat and is secured with all four (4) hook-and-loop straps.
• NEVER use the play yard on uneven or unsafe surfaces.
• NEVER use nearby stoves, heaters, or other heat sources.
• ALWAYS keep the play yard away from hazards that may injure your child.
• DO NOT change, tamper with, or modify any part of this product.
• DO NOT use this product if it is damaged in any way or has missing parts.
• DO NOT allow children to climb into or out of the play yard, or to hang onto the outside of the play yard to avoid tipping the product.
• NEVER hang anything other than accessories that come with this product on this play yard as it could cause the product to become unstable.
• Extended exposure to weather could affect color.
• DO NOT, EXCEPT AS DESCRIBED IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS, MODIFY THIS PRODUCT OR DISASSEMBLE ANY PART.
• This includes adding any parts or accessories by other manufacturers as non-tested accessories can affect the safety of the product.
• This product is NOT intended for commercial use.

SUFFOCATION WARNINGS

• NEVER LEAVE INFANT IN PRODUCT WITH SIDES DOWN. The infant may roll into space between the pad and the loose mesh side causing suffocation.

INFANTS CAN SUFFOCATE

• In gaps between a mattress too small or too thick and product sides
• On soft bedding
• NEVER add a mattress, pillow, comforter, or padding. Use only the mattress/pad provided by manufacturer.
• DO NOT place any cord, strap or similar item in or near this playpen that could become wrapped around a child’s neck.
• DO NOT place this playpen near a window or patio door where a child could reach the cord of a blind or curtain and be strangled.
• NEVER place the play yard in any location where there are cords within the child’s reach, such as telephone cords, window blind cords, monitor cords, etc. as they can strangle a child.
• NEVER attach strings to toys.
• NEVER use plastic shipping bags or other plastic film as mattress covers not sold and intended for that purpose. They can cause suffocation.
• Small children and pets can force themselves into very small openings.
• NEVER tie/add anything to/in the play yard (i.e. accessories, toys, monitors, etc.) as this may cause serious injury or death.
• STRANGULATION HAZARD: ALWAYS attach bassinet securely. If the bassinet is not secured, at all locations child could get neck trapped between bassinet and playard frame.

PARTS LIST

PLEASE CHECK TO BE SURE YOU HAVE ALL THE PARTS SHOWN BEFORE BEGINNING ASSEMBLY. IF YOU ARE MISSING ANY PARTS, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE. PLEASE CALL OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-877-306-1001 OR CONTACT US AT [email protected].

PLAYARD SETUP

1. Remove all contents from the packaging, and discard the box and polybags.
2. The playard comes packed within the carry case and wrapped within the mattress:
   • Remove the playard/mattress assembly.
   • MATTRESS FOAM MAY BE INDENTED FROM PACKING.
   • ALLOW UP TO 48 HOURS FOR THE MATTRESS FOAM TO FULLY DECOMPRESS.
   • TO OPEN:
3. Open the three (3) hook-and-loop straps securing the mattress.
4. Stand playard on feet and wheels with the CENTER UP.
   • Do NOT push the center locking mechanism down yet.
   • ALL FOUR RAILS MUST BE SECURELY LOCKED AND RIGID BEFORE THE CENTER LOCKING MECHANISM IS PUSHED DOWN.
5. Each railing has TWO (2) locks as shown. Both locks on each railing MUST ‘click’ and lock for the playard to be secure:
   • Grasp the railing firmly and lift upwards. You will hear TWO (2) ‘clicks’.
   • Repeat on all four (4) rails.
   • WARNING!
   • NEVER LEAVE CHILD IN THE PRODUCT WITH THE SIDE LOWERED. Be sure the side is in a raised and locked position whenever a child is in the product.
6. Slightly lift one end of the playard and push the center locking mechanism down.
   • ENSURE all railings are securely locked by pushing down on each rail. If the rail is not locked, re-lift the center locking mechanism and pull up again until rail ‘clicks’ into its locked position. If the rails do not lock, lift the center locking mechanism HIGHER.
7. Grasp the mattress and pull it outward gently while placing it into the playard. Place mattress into playard ENSURING padded side up.
8. Secure the mattress to the playard by inserting all four (4) hook-andloop straps through the corresponding holes in the playard floor, and securely adhering underneath as shown
   • a. Pull upwards on a mattress to ensure it is securely fastened in place.
   • b. Smooth out the mattress by placing both hands at the center of the mattress and moving outwards. Ensure all boards and foam are completely flat.
   • WARNING! Infants can suffocate in gaps between the mattress. ENSURE that the mattress is securely fastened in place. Lift the mattress to ensure it is securely attached.

TO FOLD:

1. Release four (4) hook-and-loop straps attaching the mattress to the Playard, and remove the mattress.
   • Identify the fabric strap on the center locking mechanism on the floor of the playard.
   • Pull upwards to the height of the rails.
2. NOTE: Rails will NOT unlock until the center floor locking mechanism is pulled up.
3. To unlock each rail:
   • a. Place your hand over the center of each rail’s locking mechanism.
   • b. While grasping the rail, lift slightly and SQUEEZE the unlocking mechanism to unlock. Then push down while squeezing the mechanism.
   • c. BOTH sides of each rail’s locking mechanism must be released/unlocked for the rail to fold downwards.
   • IF TOP RAILS DO NOT UNLOCK, DO NOT FORCE THEM DOWNWARDS. RETURN RAIL BACK TO LOCKED POSITION AND REPEAT STEPS. IF YOU CONTINUE TO HAVE TROUBLE, LIFT CENTER LOCKING MECHANISM HIGHER.
4. Move railings towards the center.
5. Wrap mattress around playard and fasten hook-and-loop straps to secure – as shown.
6. Insert mattress/playard assembly into carry case ensuring case is fully zipped when closing. Store bassinet in case.

BASSINET SETUP

WARNING!
The play yard must be fully erected prior to bassinet setup, and the mattress must be removed. Use a bassinet with one (1) child at a time.

1. Spread out the bassinet and place it inside the playard with hook-and-loop patches facing upward. Align the zipper’s start/end corner on the bassinet to the zipper on the playard.
2. Slide the beginning parts of the zipper together. Carefully fasten the zipper around the four sides of the playard to the zipper’s endpoint.
3. Fasten buckle at the end of\ zipper as shown.
4. Cover the buckle with the fabric flap by closing it with the hook-and-loop fastener.
5. Connect opposing bassinet bars that are 5 pre-installed onto the bottom of the bassinet.
   • a. Insert the tapered end of the bar into the end of the other bar with a hole in it. Repeat with other sets of bars.
   • BASSINET BARS MUST BE ASSEMBLED BEFORE PLACING THE MATTRESS IN THE BASSINET.
   • ENSURE that the bassinet zipper and buckle are completely fastened!
   • ENSURE that all bassinet fabric lies FLAT and
   • TAUGHT against the playard frame.
   • FALL HAZARD – Always check that the bassinet is securely locked on the base/stand.
   • STRANGULATION HAZARD – Always attach bassinet securely. If the bassinet is not secured, at all locations child could get neck trapped between bassinet and playard frame.
6. Grasp mattress and pull outward gently while placing into bassinet. Place mattress into bassinet ENSURING padded side up and all four (4) hook-and-loop patches under the mattress are attached to matching hook-andloop patches on the bassinet.
   • a. Pull upwards on mattress to ensure it is securely fastened in place.
   • b. Smooth out mattress by placing both hands at the center of the mattress and move outwards. Ensure all boards and foam are completely flat.

WARNING!

• Infants can suffocate in gaps between the mattress.
• ENSURE that the mattress is securely fastened in place.
• Lift the mattress to ensure it is securely attached.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

• From time to time, check your playard for worn parts, torn material, or stitching. Replace or repair the parts as needed.
• If a playard is used at the beach, you MUST clean sand off your playard, including the feet, before packing it into a carry case. Sand may damage the top rail lock.
• The playard and mattress are surface wash only. Use only household soap or detergent and warm water.
• To wash the carry case, machine wash in warm water on a delicate cycle and drip-dry. DO NOT USE BLEACH.

WARRANTY

• This product was manufactured by Harmony Juvenile Products® (HJP). HJP warrants this product to the original retail purchaser as follows:

LIMITED 1-YEAR WARRANTY

• This product is warranted against defective materials and workmanship for one year from the date of original purchase. An original receipt is required to validate your warranty. HJP will, at its option, provide replacement parts for this product or replace this product. HJP reserves the right to discontinue or change fabrics, parts, models, or products, or to make substitutions.
• To make a claim under this warranty, you must contact HJP Customer Service at [email protected], or call 1-877-306-1001, or write to 2435 rue Guénette, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H4R 2E9.
• Proof of purchase is required and shipping charges are the responsibility of the consumer.

WARRANTY LIMITATIONS

• This warranty does not include damages that arise from negligence, misuse, or use not in accordance with this instruction manual.

LIMITATIONS OF DAMAGES

• The warranty and remedies as set forth above are exclusive and in lieu of all others, oral or written, expressed or implied.
• In no event will HJP or the retailer selling this product be liable to you for any damages, including incidental or consequential damages, or loss of use arising out of the use or inability to use this product.
• PLEASE REGISTER THIS PRODUCT WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE TO EXPEDITE WARRANTY CLAIMS AND VERIFY THE ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE.

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