Inglesina Base i-Size Darwin Car Base Instruction Manual

Inglesina Base i-Size Darwin Car Base

Specifications

• Product Name : BASE DARWIN i-SIZE CAR BASE
• Compatible with: Darwin Infant, Darwin Infant Recline, Darwin Next Stage i-Size, Darwin Toddler i-Size
• Child Height Range: 40 – 105 cm
• Installation: Rear-facing

WARNING: READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USE AND KEEP THEM FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. FOR PROPER PROTECTION OF YOUR CHILD, IT IS ESSENTIAL TO USE AND INSTALL THE CHILD CAR SEAT ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS MANUAL.

• YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

SAFETY

• Please read the user instructions carefully before you use the Darwin Base i-Size for the first time. Always keep the manual in the storage compartment so you always have it at hand whenever you need it. The instructions must be kept with the base if the latter is passed on to a third party. If given to third parties, the base must always be supplied with the relevant operating instructions.
• The Inglesina Darwin Base i-Size can be used only together with the Inglesina child car seats (car system):
  • Darwin Infant
  • Darwin Infant Recline
  • Darwin Next Stage i-Size
  • Darwin Toddler i-Size

IMPORTANT : The Darwin Infant + Darwin Base i-Size and Darwin Infant Recline + Base Darwin i-Size is an i-Size restraint system homologated according to the Regulation ECE R129/03 for children with a body height from 40 to 75 cm and a maximum body weight of 13 kg.

IMPORTANT : the Darwin Next Stage i-Size + Darwin Base i-Size child car system is an i-Size restraint system homologated according to the Regulation ECE R129/03 for children with a body height from 40 to 105 cm and a maximum body weight of 18 kg.

IMPORTANT: The Darwin Toddler i-Size + Darwin Base i-Size child car system is an i-Size restraint system homologated according to the Regulation ECE R129/03 for children with a body height from 61 to 105 cm and a maximum body weight of 18 kg.

• Darwin Infant/Darwin Infant Recline/Darwin Toddler i-Size/Darwin Next Stage i-Size can be installed on Darwin Base i-Size in i-Size compatible vehicle seating positions as indicated by vehicle manufacturers in the vehicle users’ manual.
• If your vehicle does not have an i-Size seating position, the installation is allowed also on ISOFIX vehicle seats that are listed in the enclosed vehicle type list or check the latest version at inglesina.com.
• Do not use the Darwin Base i-Size child car seat after 7 years from the date of production indicated on the product; the natural ageing of the materials may cause slight changes in the product’s properties.
• Do not use the car system if:
  • it was subject to an accident, even to a slight one. It may have been subject to invisible damages. The product has to be replaced with a new one to ensure the original safety level.
  • it is damaged, not equipped with the instruction manual, or any component is missing. Contact the Inglesina authorized Retailer or Customer Care Service immediately.
• Inglesina advises that child car seats should not be bought second-hand. They may have invisible damages that affect the safety performances.
• Verify the correct hooking of all components of the car system before each travel and/or when the vehicle is subject to periodical checks, maintenance, and cleaning. Other people may have moved and/or unhooked the car system and may not have repositioned the same properly under the instructions.

USE AND INSTALLATION
THE CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM MUST BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED. FAILURE TO OBSERVE INSTRUCTIONS/WARNINGS CAN SERIOUSLY COMPROMISE YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY.

• Before assembling, verify that the product and all its components have not been subject to damage during transport. Should this be the case, do not use the product and keep it out of reach of children.

• For the safety of your child, remove and eliminate all plastic bags and elements belonging to the packaging before use and, in any case, keep them out of reach of newborns and children.

• Do not use the product, unless all its components are properly fastened and adjusted.

• Assembly, disassembly and adjustment operations must be carried out only by adults. Make sure that the person using the product (babysitter, grandparents, etc.) is aware of its correct operation.

• Do not insert your fingers inside the mechanisms.

• Do not make any alterations or additions to the Darwin Base i-Size without the approval of the Type Approval Authority. Unauthorized technical changes can cause the protective function of the product to be reduced or completely eliminated.

• WARNING! Always install the Inglesina Darwin Infant/Darwin Infant Recline car system ONLY FACING IN THE DIRECTION OPPOSITE TO THE NORMAL DIRECTION OF TRAVEL OF THE VEHICLE.
  The child seat Darwin Next Stage i-Size can be installed:

  • REARWARD FACING for children with height ranging between 40 and 105 cm.

  • FORWARD FACING for children with heights ranging between 76 and 105 cm.
    The child seat Darwin Toddler i-Size can be installed:

  • REARWARD FACING for children with height ranging between 61 and 105 cm.

  • FORWARD FACING for children with heights ranging between 76 and 105 cm.

IMPORTANT – DO NOT USE FORWARD FACING BEFORE THE CHILD’S AGE EXCEEDS 15 MONTHS.
The rearward-facing position ensures top safety of the child inside the car. According to the instructions of ECE R129 regulations, it is recommended to use the rearward-facing position for the child seat even after 15 months of age.

• Do not use the car system in positions or configurations other than those illustrated in this user manual.
• Do not install it in rearward-facing vehicle seats or in vehicle seats that are transversal with respect to the direction of travel.

HAZARD! Do not use the Darwin Infant/Darwin Infant Recline car system in vehicle seats where an active frontal airbag is installed. The large-volume front airbag expands explosively and may cause your child serious injury or even death.
HAZARD! Do not use the Darwin Next Stage i-Size/Darwin Toddler i-Size car system, when used in a rearward-facing position, in vehicle seats where an active frontal airbag is installed. The large-volume front airbag expands explosively and may cause your child serious injury or even death.

• For vehicle seats with side airbags, please observe the instructions in your vehicle’s manual.
• Make sure that the vehicle reclining seats are blocked in a vertical position under the instruction of the car’s manufacturer.
• During your journey, refrain from leaving unattended objects or bags in the car: make sure that they are stored securely as, in the event of an accident, they can cause injury.
• When the seat is hooked to the base but is not used to transport the child, it is still recommended to lock it in the travel position with all the green indicators.

WARRANTY

MANUFACTURER’S CONVENTIONAL WARRANTY

• Inglesina Baby S.p.A. guarantees that every article has been designed and manufactured in compliance with the general product quality and safety standards/regulations in force in the European Union and the countries it is marketed.
• Inglesina Baby S.p.A. guarantees that during and after the manufacturing process, every product has undergone various quality controls. Inglesina Baby S.p.A. guarantees that, at the time of purchase from the Authorised retailer, every product had no installation or manufacturing defects.
• This warranty does not invalidate the rights acknowledged to the consumer by the applicable national legislation, which may vary depending on the country in which the product was purchased and the provisions of which, in the event of a contract, prevail over the contents of the warranty herein.
• In the event of material or manufacturing defects detected at the time of purchase or during normal use, as described in the relevant instruction manual, Inglesina Baby S.p.A. grants a consecutive 24-month warranty from the date of purchase.
• The warranty is only valid in the country where the product was purchased and if it was purchased from an Authorised Retailer.
• The warranty acknowledged is valid for the first owner of the product purchased.
• The warranty covers the replacement or repair free of charge of parts with factory defects. Inglesina Baby S.p.A. reserves the right to decide at its sole discretion whether to apply the warranty via the repair or the replacement of the product.
• To apply the warranty, the product serial number needs to be presented, along with a copy of the receipt issued at the time of purchase of the product, making sure that the date of purchase is indicated in a legible form.
• This warranty will be automatically made null and void if:
  • the product is used for purposes that are not expressly indicated in the relevant instruction manual.
  • the product is not used in compliance with the relevant instruction manual.
  • the product has been repaired by unauthorised and unaffiliated Customer Care centres.
  • the structural or textile part of the product has been modified and/or tampered with, without prior expressed authorisation by the manufacturer. Any modifications made to the products relieve Inglesina Baby S.p.A. from any liability.
  • the defect is due to negligent use (e.g., violent shocks to the structural parts, exposure to aggressive chemical substances, etc.).
  • the product presents normal wear (e.g., wheels, moving parts, fabrics) due to prolonged and continuous use.
  • the product has been damaged, even accidentally, by the owner himself/herself or by third parties (for instance when it has been sent as luggage in air freight or using other means).
  • the product is sent to the retailer for assistance without the original receipt and/or without the serial number or when the date of purchase on the receipt and/or the serial number are not clearly legible.
• Any damage caused by the use of accessories not supplied and/or not approved by Inglesina Baby, shall not be covered by the warranty.
• Inglesina Baby S.p.A. shall not be held liable for any damage to property or injuries to persons resulting from the improper and/or misuse of the product.
• After the warranty period has expired, the Company guarantees customer care service for consideration for its products for a maximum period of four (4) years from the date said products were placed on the market; after this period, assistance interventions will be assessed case by case.

SPARE PARTS / AFTER SALES SERVICES

• Regularly inspect the safety devices to ensure the product’s functionality over time. Do not use the product in the event of any malfunction and/or anomaly. Promptly contact your Authorised Retailer or the Inglesina Customer Care service.
• Do not use spare parts or accessories not supplied and/or not approved by Inglesina Baby S.p.A.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU REQUIRE ASSISTANCE

• If you require assistance with your product, immediately contact the Inglesina Retailer that sold it to you, with the “Serial Number” relative to said object ready on hand.
• The Retailer must contact Inglesina to assess the best-suited intervention case by case and then provide the subsequent indications.
• The Inglesina Customer Care Service can provide any information, following written request by filling out the form provided on the website: inglesina.com – Warranty and Assistance section.

HINTS FOR CLEANING AND MAINTAINING THE PRODUCT

• The child car seats could leave traces on the vehicle seats, due to the measures taken to install it firmly in compliance with safety standards. This product was designed to minimize this effect as much as possible. The manufacturer cannot be considered liable for eventual traces deriving from the normal use of the child car seat.
• Never force any mechanisms or moving parts; in case of doubt, check the instructions first.
• Store the product in a dry place.
• Protect the product against weather agents, water, rain or snow; moreover, continuous and prolonged exposure to sunlight can cause changes in the colour of many materials.
• Clean the plastic and metal parts with a damp cloth or with a mild detergent; do not use solvents, ammonia or benzine.
• Carefully dry metal parts after any contact with water to prevent the formation of rust.

INSTRUCTIONS

LIST OF COMPONENTS

DARWIN i-SIZE BASE

• A Support foot
• B Red/green support foot position indicators
• C Support foot height adjustment lever
• D Isofix connectors
• E Isofix connector position release lever
• F Pushbutton for Isofix connector’s disengagement
• G Lever to release the Isofix connectors
• H Indicators of Isofix connector’s engagement
• I Red/green indicators for hooking the seat on the base J Child seat engagement housings
• K Child seat release lever
• L Isofix anchoring points on the car seat
• M Instruction manual compartment

IMPORTANT

• Verify where the Isofix anchoring points are positioned on the seat of the car and check that they are free from any materials that could prevent their correct use.
• Verify that on the seat of the car, there are not any items that may hinder the correct leaning of the car base to the seat.
• Verify that the floor of the car is free from any materials that may hinder the correct grip of the support foot.
• Verify that the backrest is in a vertical position and that the seat where the car base has to be installed is NOT EQUIPPED WITH FRONT AIRBAG.

POSITIONING AND INSTALLING THE DARWIN i-SIZE BASE

• fig. 2 Extract the support foot (A) from beneath the car base.
• fig. 3 Use the release lever (E) to extract the Isofix connectors (D) completely from the car base.
• fig. 4 Make sure the anchoring indicators of the Isofix connectors (H) are red. If one or both indicators are green, simultaneously press the button (F) and pull the release lever (G) to unlock them.
• fig. 5 Fasten the base connectors (D) to the seat Isofix anchoring points (L) until hearing both CLICK sounds signalling the occurred hooking.
• fig. 6 Caution: the correct hooking of the Darwin i-Size base occurs when the proper indicators (H) from red become green.
• fig. 7 Check that the Darwin i-Size base is properly hooked on both sides.
• fig. 8 Holding the release lever (E) down, push the Darwin i-Size base against the 18-car seat until it rests entirely on the backrest.
• fig. 9 Adjust the height of the support foot (A) acting on the proper lever (C) until touching the car floor. Release the lever (C) making sure that the extensible part of the support foot remains blocked in its position.
• fig. 10 The support foot (A) is only positioned correctly when the dedicated indicators (B) change from red to green.
  Caution: the foot must be firmly leaning on the car floor also if the base is slightly lifted from the seat.

REMOVING THE DARWIN i-SIZE BASE

• fig. 11 Shorten the car base support foot (A), acting on the proper lever (C).

• fig. 12 Then release the Isofix connectors (D) from the anchoring points on the car seat (L), using the button (F) and release lever (G) simultaneously.
  Caution! Only if both indicators (H) are red is it possible to remove the base from the car seat.

• fig. 13 Lift the base from the car seat, repositioning the support foot (A) in its seat.

FAQ

• What should I do if the indicators on the base are red?
  • If both indicators on the base are red, it indicates that the base is securely attached to the car seat. Do not attempt to remove it until both indicators turn green.
• How do I clean the fabric parts of the car base?
  • You can spot-clean the fabric parts with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Avoid soaking the fabric and allow it to air dry completely before use.

CONTACT

• Address: Via Lago Maggiore, 22/26 – 36077 Altavilla Vicentina – Vicenza – Italy
• Tel. +39 0444 392 200
• Fax +39 0444 392 250
• Webb: inglesina.com
• Email: info@inglesina.com

References

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