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NUNA

  

 

PIPA LITE R

 

 

Type:

 Rear

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facing

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only; must be used 

with base in vehicle.

 

Last date made:

 Current

 

First made:

 2020

 

Weight limits:

 4 to 32 lbs.

 

Harness: 

5 point harness

 

Harness: 

Shoulder straps are attached to a splitter plate behind seat. Pull 

strap end in front of seat to tighten harness. Push button at lower front of 

 

seat and pull on shoulder straps to loosen. 

 

Harness slots:

 There are three sets of slots. To change shoulder strap slot 

height, remove straps from splitter plate on back and rethread through 
desired slots, then reattach to splitter plate. Harness straps must be 

 

between child restraint and attachment bar (diagram 1).

 

Crotch strap:

 Adjustable. There are two slots; length is also adjustable. 

Crotch strap is sewn to a metal anchor which must lie flat against 

 

underside of seat. Use position closest to, but not under, child. To change 
position, turn metal anchor sideways, feed through slot, and insert into 
desired slot. To shorten length for smaller child, feed metal anchor down 
through inner slot and up through outer slot (diagram 2).

 

Angle adjustment:

 Recline adjustment button and indicator are 

located on both sides of the base (diagram 3). To adjust, push button 
all the way down and slide installed carrier or top of base into desired 
position. Use positions 1 or 2 for child weighing 4 to 20 lbs. and 
positions 3 or 4 for child weighing 21 to 32 lbs. Recline button must 
pop back up to indicate recline is locked.

 

Belt path:

 If lower connectors are not in use, leave connectors 

rotated in place on side of base (diagram 4). 

Do not install restraint 

using inflatable safety belt. 

 

 

 

 
 
 

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Important: This information sheet is not a substitute for complete manufacturer

s directions and current recall list.

 

SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A., P.O. Box 553, Altadena CA 91003 (310) 318

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5111 (800)745

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SAFE ©SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. #450   06/21

 

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Summary of Contents for PIPA LITE R

Page 1: ...t under child To change position turn metal anchor sideways feed through slot and insert into desired slot To shorten length for smaller child feed metal anchor down through inner slot and up through outer slot diagram 2 Angle adjustment Recline adjustment button and indicator are located on both sides of the base diagram 3 To adjust push button all the way down and slide installed carrier or top ...

Page 2: ... Load leg may not be used over vehicle floor storage compartment unless expressly permitted by vehicle manufacturer Without base This child restraint may not be used in a vehicle without the base LATCH Restraint has rigid lower connectors LATCH bars may be used in center seating position only when the position is designated as a LATCH location in vehicle owners manual and when spacing is 11 inches...

Page 3: ...ehicle however handle must not contact any portion of vehicle interior Other Included body support may be used for better fit but must be removed when child fits without it at approximately 11 pounds Head Pillow straps cannot be used in same slots as harness straps and should only be used in either of the top two sets of slots To release carrier from base squeeze release button on base diagram 14 ...

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Page 5: ...sn t require outside assistance While we encourage the use of Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians to ensure you have installed the seat correctly you can install the restraint in your vehicle without these professionals by carefully reading and following these instructions Designed around your life ...

Page 6: ...ld Usage Requirements Warnings Car Seat Use after a Crash Vehicle Compatibility PIPA lite r Parts List PIPA RELX Base Parts List Product Overview Using PIPA lite r Product Use Installation With PIPA RELX base In an Aircraft On a Stroller Accessories Cleaning and Maintenance 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 11 12 16 18 20 30 38 38 52 52 54 56 2 PIPA lite r instructions 3 PIPA lite r instructions ...

Page 7: ...m Click on the Register Car Seat link on the homepage Recall Information For recall information call the U S Government s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 or go to http www NHTSA gov Warranty We have purposely designed our high quality products so that they can grow with both your child and your family Because we stand by our product our gear is covered by a custom warra...

Page 8: ...ild restraint with the manufacturer Secure this child restraint with the vehicle s child restraint anchorage system if available or with a vehicle belt This child restraint can ONLY be used in a rear facing position when using in a vehicle The child restraint cannot be properly secured in a forward facing position and will be unsafe Use only with children who weigh between 4 and 32 pounds 2 and 14...

Page 9: ...er The carrier can fall from a shopping cart DO NOT use on a shopping cart STRANGULATION HAZARD Children have strangled in loose or partially buckled harness straps Fully restrain the child at all times even when carrier is used outside the vehicle SUFFOCATION HAZARD Infantcarriercanrolloveronsoft surfaces and suffocate child NEVER place carrieron beds sofas orothersoft surfaces ALWAYS check child...

Page 10: ...se with other strollers Car Seat Use after a Crash The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA recommends that car seats be replaced following a moderate or severe crash Car seats do not automatically need to be replaced following a minor crash What defines a minor crash A minor crash is one in which ALL of the following apply The vehicle was able to be driven away from the crash site...

Page 11: ... the child restraint tightly without loosening Vehicle Belt Use continued on the next page Vehicle Compatibility You MUST read and understand ALL child restraint related instructions and warnings in your vehicle owner s manual to correctly and safely use this child restraint in your vehicle This child restraint can ONLY be installed on vehicle seats that face forward DO NOT install in seats that f...

Page 12: ...nt in accordance with this manual and the vehicle owner s manual 3 Non Locking ELR Lap Belts This belt locks in a crash or sudden stop and should only be used with a belt shortening clip Contact your vehicle manufacturer if needed 4 Airbag Inflatable Belts This belt cannot be used to install this child restraint 5 Door Mounted Belts This belt cannot be used to install this child restraint 6 Lap Be...

Page 13: ...ment Strap 8 Handle 9 Head Support 10 Shoulder Harness Pads 11 Canopy Release Button 12 Handle Adjustment Button 13 Stroller Release Button 14 Buckle Holder 15 Stroller Release Button 16 Harness Slots 17 Base Attachment Bars 18 Harness Straps 19 Shoulder Harness Loops 20 Harness Splitter Plate 5 3 4 6 13 2 8 1 10 12 11 9 14 7 9 3 15 18 16 17 19 20 Only used with infant car seat post adapters Only ...

Page 14: ...lt Lock Off 3 Lock Off Release Button 4 Belt Positioner 5 Rigid Latch Lower Anchors 6 Rigid Latch Release Button 7 Recline Indicator Window 8 Recline Adjustment Button 9 Child Restraint Release Button 10 Stability Leg 11 Stability Leg Adjustment Button 12 Stability Leg Indicator 13 Stability Leg Storage Release Button 14 Stability Leg Storage 15 Instruction Manual Storage under Stability Leg 8 7 1...

Page 15: ...k 2 To remove the canopy reverse step 1 Then unsnap the seat pad from the shell and lift fabric up 3 Press the canopy release button 1 and pull canopy through the fabric slot 2 Repeat on opposite side Shoulder Harness Pads 4 Shoulder harness pads are removable Buckle Holders 5 Loosen and unfasten harness Place buckle tongues in buckle holders 1 2 5 PIPA lite r instructions 21 PIPA lite r instructi...

Page 16: ...against the strap and then route the crotch pad strap through the front of the buckle 3 Pull the crotch pad off the buckle Seat Pad 4 Open the snaps on both sides of the seat 5 Turn child restraint over and remove the harness straps from the splitter plate 6 Remove the seat pad 22 PIPA lite r instructions PIPA lite r instructions 23 ...

Page 17: ...remove the head support unfasten the hook and loop ends behind the seat fabric 2 Pull the head support straps through the harness slots 3 To remove the body support unbuckle the harness and route the buckle and crotch belt through the bottom slot of the body support The body support can be used for smaller babies but MUST be removed once a snug fit can be achieved without it at approximately 11 po...

Page 18: ... pressing the harness adjustment button 1 while pulling on the harness strap 2 The harness adjustment button is located inside the slot on the seat pad 4 Turn child restraint over and remove one harness loop from metal splitter plate 5 Pull loose ends of harness loop out through slots and place in correct slot 6 Repeat process for second shoulder harness strap and then re attach harness to splitte...

Page 19: ...usted to 3 positions 5 To adjust the handle position squeeze handle adjustment buttons on both sides 1 Rotate handle until it clicks into any of the 3 positions Handle can be used in vehicle in any locked position 2 Be sure handle is locked in the carry position before lifting child restraint by handle An unlocked handle could move unexpectedly causing injury to child Handle MUST NOT contact the v...

Page 20: ...t 2 Press buckle button 3 3 Place buckle tongues into both sides of the seat in the buckle holders to make placing baby more convenient 4 Place child in child restraint in seated position 5 The child should be seated against both the back and bottom of the seat with no gap behind the child DO NOT allow child to slouch Gently guide child s arms through harness loops 6 Insert buckle tongues into buc...

Page 21: ...s to avoid injury If harness slots need to be moved see shoulderbelts section Make surethat nothing interferes withtheharness Makesureharness is snug around child and lays flat If child is not secured properly child could be ejected in a sudden stop or crash resulting in serious injury or death Check that Child is Secure Buckle is fastened Harness straps are not twisted Harness is snug A snug harn...

Page 22: ...perpendicular to the floor 3 Extend stability leg far enough that it contacts the floor the stability leg indicator turns green and the leg locks into position Make sure the stability leg is firmly planted on the floor of the vehicle and does not easily slide around 4 Indicators should show green meaning the stability leg is properly contacting the floor If the stability leg indicator shows red th...

Page 23: ...e recline adjustment feature is meant to recline the base 2 Always store stability leg when not in use Press adjustment button to shorten stability leg then push leg into storage area Push until the release button clicks into place The stability leg can be used or stored for both rigid latch and vehicle belt installation 2 1 36 PIPA lite r instructions 37 PIPA lite r instructions ...

Page 24: ...e stability leg deployed if using p 34 It is recommended that you use the stability leg which reduces crash forces inthe event ofan accident 4 If preferred install rigid latch guides on vehicle lower anchor bars 5 Grasp rigid latch anchors and push down and forward to connect to vehicle lower anchor bars Be sure that the base bottom is firmly seated on vehicle seating surface and there is no gap b...

Page 25: ...ottom of the base retracts In some vehicles this is necessary to allow the base to sit against the vehicle seat back 4 If there is a gap between the back of the base and the vehicle seat after the rigid latch lower anchors have been attached push on the top and or back of the base until it touches the vehicle seat and a click indicates it s locked into a retracted position A gap is acceptable if t...

Page 26: ...ower anchor bars could occur This does not create an unsafe condition if the rigid latch lower anchors are attached to these bars on both sides of the base The rigid latch indicators must show green The stability leg indicator if using must show green Check that the base is pushed as close to the vehicle seat back as possible and any gap is reduced or eliminated There should be no gap between the ...

Page 27: ...he shoulder belt diagonally across the area labeled shoulder belt here 4 If the vehicle belt comes in contact with the belt positioner on the side of the base route the belt under the positioner 5 Buckle the vehicle belt Both the shoulder AND lap belt must be under the vehicle belt lock off and belts must lay flat 6 While pressing the base firmly downward onto the vehicle seat 1 tighten the vehicl...

Page 28: ...stallation 2 Test the security of the installation near the belt path a not at the end of the base or seat b Base should not move side to side more than 1 at the belt path Belt s must be tight Belt s and buckle must not interfere with attachment of child restraint to base Vehicle belt s must lay flat under lock off The stability leg indicator if using must show green There should be no gap between...

Page 29: ...e Adjustment PIPA RELX features a recline you can use on the go without uninstalling the seat Choose a position that matches your child s weight and height Recline positions 1 2 4 20 lb up to 32 inches Recline positions 3 4 21 32 lb up to 32 inches 2 While firmly pushing the recline button all the way down slide the top ofthe base Release the button ifthe button does not pop back up the recline is...

Page 30: ...on 1 located on the base then pull the child restraint up 2 Uninstalling PIPA RELX Base When Installed with Rigid Latch 2 Squeeze the rigid latch release buttons 3 Pull the base off of the bars 4 Rotate the rigid latch back into storage position When Installed with Lap and Lap Shoulder Belt 5 Lift the lock off release button 6 Unbuckle the vehicle belt and un route the shoulder and lap belt from t...

Page 31: ...ing Lap Shoulder or Lap Belt on page 44 It may be necessary to shorten the lap belt by twisting it to achieve a proper installation Installation on a Stroller This infant carrier can attach to Nuna strollers as well as other brands of strollers using adapters see next page Adapters are sold separately Visit nunababy com for more information 52 PIPA lite r instructions PIPA lite r instructions 53 ...

Page 32: ...re sold separately 1 Infant Car Seat Ring Adapter 2 Infant Car Seat Post Adapters This infant carrier can also attach to other brands of strollers using adapters Visit nunababy com for more information PIPA series base PIPA lite r is also compatible with the PIPA series base sold separately 1 2 54 PIPA lite r instructions 55 PIPA lite r instructions ...

Page 33: ... using warm water DO NOT use any soaps solvents or lubricants Using anything other than water can cause the buckle to malfunction Air dry Remove the infant carrier from the vehicle seat if not in use for a long period of time Put the infant carrier in a cool dry place and somewhere your child can not access it It is normal for fabric to color from sunlight and to show wear and tear after a long pe...

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