Joie IM-000832A Enhanced Infant Child Restraint Instruction Manual

i-Gemm™ 3
enhanced infant child restraint
Safety ManualECE R129/03
i-Size universal ISOFIX

IM-000832A Enhanced Infant Child Restraint

Welcome to Joie™
You have purchased a high quality﹐fully certified enhance child safety enhanced child restraint. This product is suitable for the use of child’s height and weight up to 85cm and 13kg.
Carefully read this Instruction Manual and follow the installing steps because this is the ONLY way to protect your child from serious injury or death in case of an accident﹐ and to provide comfort to your child while using this product.
Keep this instruction manual for future reference.

Please confirm
To use this Joie enhanced Infant child restraint according to the UN Regulation No.129﹐your child must meet the following requirements.
With the i-Size ISOFIX connections: Child height 40cm-85cm/ Child weight ≤ 13kg
With vehicle belt: Child height 40cm-85cm/Child weight ≤ 13kg
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 bottom of the base or inside of the seat cover.
For warranty information﹐please visit our website at joiebaby.com

Parts List

1 Head Support
2 Seat Pad
3 Stroller Fix Release Button A
4 Side Guide
5 Infant Insert
6 Adjustment Webbing
7 Harness Adjustment Button
8 Shoulder Harness
9 Canopy Mount
10 Canopy
11 Harness Connectors
12 Harness Buckle
13 Handle
14 Handle Button| 15 Rear Guide
16 Stroller Fix Release Button B
17 ISOFIX Connector
18 Shell Indicator
19 ISOFIX Guides
20 Load Leg
21 Load Leg Adjust Button A
22 Load Leg Indicator
23 Load Leg Adjust Button B
24 Infant Carrier Module Release Button
25 Lock-off
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Please make sure there are no missing parts. Please contact the retailer if anything is missing.*i-Base 2 is sold separately.

WARNING
! Please check before you purchase this enhanced infant child restraint to make sure it can be installed properly in your vehicle.
! NO enhanced infant child restraint can guarantee full protection from injury in an accident. However, proper use of this enhanced infant child restraint will reduce the risk of serious injury or death to your child.
! To use this enhanced infant child restraint with the ISOFIX connections according to the ECE R129/03 Regulation, your child must meet the following requirements.
i-Gemm 3: Child height 40cm-85cm/ Child weight≤13kg (approximately 1.5 years old or under).
i-Snug 2: Child height 40cm-75cm/ Child weight≤13kg (approximately 1 year old or under).
! To use this infant carrier module with vehicle belt, your child must meet the following requirements.
i-Gemm 3: Child height 40cm-85cm/ Child weight≤13kg (approximately 1.5 years old or under).
i-Snug 2: Child height 40cm-75cm/ Child weight≤13kg (approximately 1 year old or under).
! Any straps holding the enhanced child restraint to the vehicle should be tight; any support-leg should be in contact with the vehicle floor; any straps or impact shields restraining the child should be adjusted to the child’s body, and that straps should not be  twisted.
! DO NOT install this enhanced infant child restraint without following the instructions in this manual or you may put your child at serious risk of injury or death.
! NEVER leave your child unattended with this enhanced infant child restraint.
! DO NOT make any modification to this enhanced infant child restraint or use it along with component parts from other manufacturers.
! DO NOT use this enhanced infant child restraint if it has damaged or missing parts.
! DO NOT have your child in large/oversized clothes because this may prevent your child from being properly and securely fastened by the shoulder harness straps and the crotch strap between the legs.
! DO NOT use this enhanced infant child restraint without the soft goods.
! The soft goods should not be replaced with any besides the ones recommended by the manufacturer. The soft goods constitute an integral part of the enhanced infant child restraint performance.
! DO NOT put anything other than the recommended inner cushions in this enhanced infant child restraint.
! Be sure that the enhanced infant child restraint is installed in such a way that no part of it interferes with movable seats or in the operation of vehicle doors.
! DO NOT continue to use this enhanced infant child restraint after it has suffered any type of crash, even a minor one. Replace immediately as there may be invisible, structural damage from the crash.
! Remove this infant carrier module and base from the vehicle seat when it is not in regular use.
! Consult the distributor for issues concerning maintenance, repair and part replacement.
! To avoid the risk of falling out, always secure the child using the child harness when the child is placed in infant carrier module, even when the enhanced infant child restraint is not in the vehicle.
! Before carrying the infant carrier module by hand, ensure that the child is fastened with the child harness, and that the handle is correctly locked in a vertical position.
! To avoid serious injury or death, NEVER place infant carrier module on elevated surface seat with child in it.
! The parts of this enhanced infant child restraint should not be lubricated in any way.
! Always secure child in enhanced infant child restraint, even on short trips, as this is when most accidents occur.
! Frequently check the ISOFIX guides for dirt and clean them if necessary. Reliability can be effected by ingress of dirt, dust, food particles etc.
! DO NOT leave this enhanced infant child restraint or other items unbelted or unsecured in your vehicle because an unsecured enhanced infant child restraint can be thrown around and may injure occupants in a sharp turn, sudden stop, or collision.
! DO NOT place a rear-facing enhanced infant child restraint on front seat with activated front airbag. Death or serious injury may occur.
Please reference vehicle owner’s manual for more information.
! DO NOT place any objects in the load leg area in front of your base.
! DO NOT use any load bearing contact points other than those described in the instructions and marked on the enhanced infant child restraint.
! Please do not use this enhanced child restraint if the enhanced child restraint has dropped from a significant height, hit the ground at a considerable speed, or has visible signs of damage. We are not responsible to replace if the car seat has been damaged under these abnormal conditions. A new car seat will need to be purchased when any of the aforementioned conditions occurs.

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

On i-Base 2 with the i-Size ISOFIX connections

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.

On i-Base 2 with Vehicle Belt

1. This is Specific vehicle Belted Enhanced Child Restraint System.
2. If in doubt, consult either the Enhanced Child Restraint System manufacturer or the retailer.

With vehicle belt

1. This is Universal Belted Enhanced Child Restraint System. It is approved according to UN Regulation NO 129. for use primarily in “Universal 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.

Choose Your Installation

Figure for
Installation| Suitable for
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| Child height 40cm-85cm/ Child weight≤13kg
(approximately 1.5 years old or under)
| Child height 40cm-85cm/ Child weight ≤ 13kg
(approximately 1.5 years old or under)
| Child height 40cm-85cm Child weight≤13kg
Child age≤18 months

i-Gemm 3 is compatible with i-Base 2, i-Base lx 2, i-Base Advance and
i-Base Encore. For the use with i-Base lx 2, i-Base Advance and
i-Base Encore, please refer to the individual base’s manual.

Installation Concerns

! This infant carrier module is suitable for vehicle seats with i-Size ISOFIX anchor points with the base.
! DO NOT install this enhanced infant child restraint on vehicle seats that face sideways or rearward with respect to the moving direction of the vehicle.
! DO NOT place rear-facing enhanced infant child restraint on front seat with air bag , because death or serious injury may occur. Please reference vehicle owner’s manual for more information.
! It is recommended to install this enhanced infant child restraint on the rear vehicle seat.
! DO NOT install this enhanced infant child restraint on vehicle seats movable during installation.

Aeroplane lnstallation

Note that safety of the child for not complying with the installation and instruction manual is not guaranteed.
! Note that the installation of the infant carrier on an aircraft seat differs from the installation on a car seat.
! Note that 2-Point “Lap Belt” attachment is only permitted in aircraft.
! Note that the infant carrier must remain belted on the aircraft seat even when unoccupied.
! Note that the infant carrier is only for use on a passenger seat authorized by the airline.
! Warnings not to use the infant carrier in the area of airbag deployment.
! Note that Rearward facing infant carrier should only be installed on forward facing passenger seats.

How to install the baby seat using the aircraft seat’s safety belt:

1. Place the infant carrier opposite to the flight direction onto the passenger seat.
2. Ensure that the carry handle is in the topmost position.
3. Place the safety belt into both light green belt guides.
4. Close the safety belt (refer to the safety instructions by the airline).
5. Tighten the safety belt by pulling the belt end.

! The buckle of the safety belt must under no circumstances lie within the light green belt guides.
Removal:
Open the safety belt of the passenger seat (refer to the safety instructions by the airline).
Now you can take the baby seat from the passenger seat.

Handle Adjustment

The handle of the infant carrier module can be adjusted to 3 positions.
! Position for car, hand or stroller transportation.
To adjust the handle, squeeze the handle buttons on both sides to release it, and then rotate the handle until it clicks into any of the 3 positions.

Installation with base

ISOFIX Installation see images 1 – 11

1. Unfold the load leg from storage compartment. 1

2. Fit the ISOFIX guides with the ISOFIX anchor points. 2 The ISOFIX guides can protect the surface of the vehicle seat from being torn.
   They can also guide the ISOFIX connectors.

3. Rotate the ISOFIX connectors 180 degrees until they are pointing in the direction of the ISOFIX guides. 3

4. Line up the ISOFIX connectors with the ISOFIX guides, and then click both ISOFIX connectors into the ISOFIX anchor points. 4
   ! Make sure that both ISOFIX connectors are securely attached to their ISOFIX anchor points. There should be two audible clicks and the colors of the indicators on the both ISOFIX connectors should be completely green. 4 -1
   ! Check to make sure the base is securely installed by pulling on the both ISOFIX connectors.

5. After placing the base on the vehicle seat, extend the load leg to floor 5 , When the load leg indicator shows green means it is installed correctly, red means it is installed incorrectly. 5 -3
   ! The load leg has 24 positions. When the load leg indicator shows red this means the load leg is in the wrong position.
   ! Make sure the load leg is in full contact with the vehicle floor pan.
   ! Squeeze the load leg releasing button, then shorten the load leg upwards.
   The completely assembled base is shown as 6
   ! The ISOFIX connectors must be attached and locked onto the ISOFIX anchor points. 6 -1
   ! The load leg must be installed correctly with green indicator. 6 -2

6. Push the infant carrier module down into the base 7 , if the enhanced infant child restraint is secure, the enhanced infant child restraint indicator shows green. 8
   ! Pull up on the infant carrier module to be sure it is securely latched into the base.

7. To release the infant carrier, pull the infant carrier up 9 -2 while squeezing the infant carrier release button. 9 -1

8. To remove the base, press the secondary lock button 10 -1 first and then the button 10 -2 on the ISOFIX connectors before removing the base from the vehicle seat. 10

9. Press the ISOFIX releasing button to fold the ISOFIX. 11

Vehicle Belts Installation see images 12 – 16

1. Unfold the load leg from storage compartment. 1

2. After placing the base on the vehicle seat, extend the load leg to floor 5 , When the load leg indicator shows green means it is installed correctly, red means it is installed incorrectly. 5 -3
   ! The load leg has 24 positions. When the load leg indicator shows red this means the load leg is in the wrong position.
   ! Make sure the load leg is in full contact with the vehicle floor pan.
   ! Squeeze the load leg releasing button, then shorten the load leg upwards.

3. Open the lock-off and route the vehicle safety belt through the belt path 12 -1, and lock it into the buckle. 12 -2

4. Tighten the vehicle safety belt as much as possible while pushing down on the base, and check it is not loose or twisted, then close the lock-off. 12 -3
   ! The infant child restraint can not be used if the vehicle safety belt with female buckle is too long to tie the base. 12 -4
   ! Check that the safety belt does not move by pulling and pushing hard on base. If belt loosens or lengthens, repeat procedure.

5. The installed base is shown as 13 .
   ! Please ensure that there is no gap between the seat and the bottom of the base.
   ! The safety belt must go under the lock-off, not over the lock-off. 13 -1
   ! The safety belt must be locked into the buckle. 13 -2
   ! The load leg must be installed correctly with green indicator. 13 -3

6. Push the infant carrier module down into the base. 14

7. If the enhanced child restraint is secure, the enhanced child restraint indicator shows green. 15
   ! Pull up on the infant carrier module to be sure it is securely latched into the base.

8. To release the infant carrier module, pull the infant carrier up 16 -2 while squeezing the infant carrier release button. 16 -1

Height Adjustment

for Head Support and Shoulder Harnesses see images 17 – 20
Check that Shoulder Harness Straps are set at the proper height.
Please choose the proper pair of shoulder harness slots according to the child’s height.
! The bottom of headrest must be level with the highest point of child’s shoulder, it is shown as 17 , but not above the shoulder line. 18
! If the Shoulder Harness Straps are not at proper height, the child might be ejected from the enhanced infant child restraint if there is a crash.
Squeeze the head support adjustment lever 19 , meanwhile pull up or push down the head support until it snaps into one of the 7 positions.
The head support positions are shown as 20

Securing Child

in the enhanced Infant Child Restraint see images 21 – 26
Note

1. Infant insert is for children’s protection. Children whose height is under 60cm are suitable to use the infant insert.
2. Before using the insert, please add the foam wedge. 21
3. After the child is placed in the seat, check if the shoulder harnesses are set to the correct height.

Remove the body portion of the infant insert when the infant’s shoulders no longer fit comfortably.

1. While pressing the harness adjustment button, pull completely the two shoulder harnesses of the enhanced infant child restraint. 22
2. Unlock the buckle of the harnesses by pressing the red button. 23
3. Place child into the infant carrier module and lock the buckle. 24 & 25
4. Tighten the shoulder harnesses by pulling adjustment webbing. 26

Detaching Canopy and Seat Pad

see images 27 – 32
To re-assemble the soft goods, reverse the aforementioned steps.

Installation without base

see images 33 – 40
! DO NOT install this infant carrier module on vehicle seats with Lap Belts. 33
! This infant carrier module is suitable for vehicle seats with a 3-point Retractor Safety Belt only. 34

1. Place the infant carrier module onto the vehicle seat where you wish to put it. Pull the vehicle safety belt out and lock it into the vehicle buckle, sliding the vehicle lap belt into the side guides of the infant carrier module. 35
   ! The infant carrier module can not be used if the vehicle safety belt buckle (female buckle end) is too long to anchor the infant carrier module securely. 35 -2

2. Slide diagonal belt into the rear guide. 36

3. Pull the vehicle shoulder belt to fasten the infant carrier module tightly and securely. 37

4. Level line on infant carrier module must be level to the ground when the infant carrier module is installed. 38
   ! Tension the vehicle safety belt as much as possible, checking that it is not loose or twisted.
   ! After installing the infant carrier module, always check that the vehicle belts are routed correctly and securely fastened into the vehicle buckle. 39
   5. The hood can be opened completely to protect your child from the sun uttermostly, just unzip the hook, and then pull the hood toward front. 40

Use with Strollers

see images 41 – 50
Your enhanced infant child restraint is designed to attach to certain Joie stroller models featuring a special tray, armbar or calf support.
! Please make sure your stroller can fit the infant child restraint before purchasing it.
! Never allow more than one baby in the travel system at one time.
! Please brake your stroller before assembling the enhanced infant child restraint.
! Check that the parts used to fix the enhanced infant child restraint are securely fastened on the stroller.
! Recline the stroller seat back to the lowest position.

Use with Joie Strollers
To assemble the enhanced infant child restraint on Joie strollers, please follow these steps:

1. Place enhanced child restraint into stroller so notches in rockers fit over edge of armbar, tray or calf support. The enhanced child restraint will then automatically click into place. 41 & 42 & 43 & 44
   ! If armbar has fabric cover, please detach the Velcro on armbar cover first. 43 -1
   ! For the stroller with a special calf support, please adjust the calf support to the vertical position, detach the Velcro, and then lift the fabric cover. 44 -1

2. Use the straps on both sides of stroller to fix the enhanced child restraint. 45 & 46 & 47
   ! Try pulling the enhanced child restraint upwards to check that it is fitted correctly.

To remove the enhanced child restraint, release the straps from the enhanced child restraint, pull up the stroller release handle to release the enhanced child restraint from tray, armbar or calf support, and then lift enhanced child restraint out of stroller. Please  refer to 48 & 49 & 50 .

Care and Maintenance

! After removing the foam wedge of insert, please store it somewhere that the child cannot access it.
! 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 infant carrier module or base. It may cause damage to the enhanced infant child restraint.
! Do not twist the seat cover and inner padding in an attempt 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 infant child restraint and base from the vehicle seat if not in use for a long period of time. Put the enhanced infant child restraint in a cool, dry place and somewhere your child cannot access it.

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

• Baby Gear That Goes Above & Beyond | Joie

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