Foppapedretti TreSystem, Instruction Manual

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- This means that the buckle is not fully tamperproof and therefore your child should
be persuaded never to play with the buckle.
- Luggage and other heavy objects should be secured in the car. Loose objects are
liable to cause injury in the event of an accident.
- The child seat must not be used without the cover.
- Never place your child seat on a table or work surface.
- This seat can be used for children of 0–13kg in weight (approximately birth to 13/15
months of age) and is used in conjunction with a 3-point lap and diagonal safety belt
in the rear-facing position only.
- When the child seat is not in use, it is recommended that it is fastened into the car
with a seat belt to avoid it being thrown about in the event of an accident
- In an emergency your child can be released quickly by pressing the red button on
the harness buckle.
- Store this child seat in a safe place when it is not being used. Avoid placing heavy
objects on top of it.
- If you travel with passengers using both the front and rear passenger seats, the
lighter occupants should be in the rear and the heavier occupants in the front of the
vehicle.
- Do not allow your child seat to come into contact with corrosive substances e.g.
battery acid.
THE HARNESS
FASTENING THE HARNESS
- Slot the two plastic sections of the buckle connectors together
Fig 1
- Slot the two connectors into the hole in the top of the buckle until they “click” into
place
Fig 2
- Always check that the harness is correctly locked by pulling above and below the
buckle Fig 3
- The harness should be adjusted as tightly as possible without causing discomfort to
the child. A loose harness is dangerous and should be checked each time that you use
the seat. To tighten the harness, pull down on the adjustment strap (3) until the harness
is the correct tightness Fig. 4
- The harness is loosened by pulling on both straps at the same time press down
on the harness adjuster that is located on the shell underneath the “Press” (2) word
stitched on the cover Fig. 5
UNFASTENING THE HARNESS
To release the harness, push the red button in the middle of the harness buckle
inwards. You can now lift your child from the seat; ensure that the buckle connectors
do not catch on clothing.
BEFORE YOU INSTALL THE CAR SEAT
ADJUSTING THE SHOULDER HEIGHT
Before you install the car seat, it is very important that you make sure the shoulder
straps are at the right height for your child. They should be level or just below your
child’s shoulders.
The harness has 2 positions Fig.6, Fig.7, Fig.8.
Winter/Summer clothing can a make a difference to the size of your child.
Place the car seat on a level floor surface with the handle in the stable position see
text The handle position.
Place your child in the car seat and identify the correct shoulder position.
Remove your child from the car seat.