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Wallaroo

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 User Guide

2017.09-rev.3.0

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 User Guide

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Summary of Contents for Wallaroo

Page 1: ...WallarooTM User Guide 2017 09 rev 3 0 Wallaroo TM User Guide support R82 com ...

Page 2: ...er Belt Short Route Single Tether 13 Installation for Children 40 80 lbs 18 36 kg Lap Belt Short Route Dual Tether 14 Installation for Children 50 62 lbs 23 28 kg Lap Shoulder Belt Short Route Dual Tether 15 Installation for Children 80 106 lbs 36 48 kg Lap Belt Long Route Dual Tether 16 Lap Shoulder Belt Long Route Dual Tether 17 Using the Latch 18 Using Child Restraint Features 19 20 Accessories...

Page 3: ... Safe the harnes s Child restraints cou ld be recalled for safety reason s and you must register this restraint to be reache d in the eve nt of a recall Sen d you r nam e add ress email and the restraint s model num ber and manufacturin g date to R82 Inc 128 01 E Indepe nde nce Blvd Matthe ws NC 281 06 or call 844 US MOBILITY 844 876 624 5 or go to http www r82 com w allaroo by r82 war ranty regis...

Page 4: ...installations with children who weigh more than the vehicle LATCH anchor limit Unless specified otherwise by the vehicle manufacturer assume a 40 pound 18 kg child is the vehicle LATCH anchor limit The H harness must be used at all times This child restraint must not be used in the home in boats or other non certified applications Secure this child restraint even when it is not occupied In a crash...

Page 5: ...ies Do not leave folding vehicle seats unlatched In event of a sudden stop a loose seat back could cause the child restraint not to perform as intended WARNING DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY can occur The primary protection for occupants of a vehicle in a collision is the body of the vehicle itself a child restraint will not protect a child when a vehicle is seriously impacted However when correctly inst...

Page 6: ... located in the nearest slots at or above the child s shoulders IMPORTANT See Securing Your Child on page 24 25 WARNING Do NOT use the child restraint if any of the following apply the child is less than three years of age or the child is less than 22 lbs 10 kg in weight or the child exceeds 106 lbs 48 kg in weight or the child exceeds 56 inches 142 cm in height or the top of the ears are above th...

Page 7: ...child restraint The vehicle owner s manual will have information on the types of vehicle belts If your belt type is listed on this page select another seating position or use Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH WARNING The following types of vehicle belts are not compatible with this child restraint Front vehicle belts with top or bottom anchorage points in the door Fig A B Motor driven a...

Page 8: ...ts available for safe travel Below is a diagram that helps you to identify key features Not ALL vehicles will have all features described here VEHICLE BELT COMPATIBILITY Vehicle Seating Positions WARNING Forward facing vehicle seats MUST be used with this child restraint Side facing or rear facing vehicle seats CANNOT be used WARNING The vehicle back seat is the safest place Top Tether Anchorage L...

Page 9: ...s D Chest Clip E Belly Pad Buckle Guard Prevents child from opening buckle F Harness Adjuster Lever Adjuster Area G Pommel H Buckle I 5 Point Positioning Harness J Inlay Seat and Headrest Cover Blue Red or Grey K Comfort Foam FEATURES FRONT D I B E C J A F H G K ...

Page 10: ... R82 org FEATURES BACK L Head Support Pad Straps M Top Tether Hooks N Latch Adjuster O Harness Yoke P Cover Strap Q LATCH System Lower Anchors and Tether Strap R Harness Straps S Top Tether System N L R O P S M Q ...

Page 11: ...ckle from front to rear of the child restraint C Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted and then buckle Push the child restraint firmly into the vehicle seat while removing slack from the vehicle belt INSTALLATION FOR CHILDREN 22 40 lbs 10 18 kg Lock the vehicle belt according to the instructions in your vehicle owner s manual Attach the tether hook to the vehicle designated tether anchor for...

Page 12: ...he LATCH hook must hook over the LATCH anchor INSTALLATION FOR CHILDREN 22 40 lbs 10 18 kg Pull the LATCH hook to confirm attachment Rotate the child restraint into the forward facing position Ensure the bottom of the child restraint shell is in full contact with the vehicle seat Verify that the LATCH strap is routed under the child restraint cover and comfort foam and is not twisted Attach the re...

Page 13: ...ar of the child restraint Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted and then buckle Push the child restraint firmly into the vehicle seat while removing slack first from the lap portion and then from the shoulder portion of INSTALLATION FOR CHILDREN 22 50 lbs 10 23 kg the vehicle belt Lock the vehicle belt according to the instructions in your vehicle owner s manual Attach the tether hook to the...

Page 14: ...uckle from front to rear of the child restraint C Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted and then buckle INSTALLATION FOR CHILDREN 40 80 lbs 18 36 kg Push the child restraint firmly into the vehicle seat while removing slack from the vehicle belt Lock the vehicle belt according to the instructions in your vehicle owner s manual Attach both tether hooks to the vehicle designated tether anchors...

Page 15: ...ar of the child restraint Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted and then buckle Push the child restraint firmly into the vehicle seat while removing slack first from the lap portion and then from the shoulder portion of the vehicle belt INSTALLATION FOR CHILDREN 50 62 LBS 23 28 kg Lock the vehicle belt according to the instructions in your vehicle owner s manual Attach both tether hooks to t...

Page 16: ...r the harness straps on the rear of the child restraint Route the vehicle belt under the child restraint cover around to the outside of the seat shell INSTALLATION FOR CHILDREN 80 106 LBS 36 48 kg near the vehicle buckle C Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted and then buckle Push the child restraint firmly into the vehicle seat while removing slack from the vehicle belt Lock the vehicle bel...

Page 17: ...icle belt around to the outside of the child restraint near the vehicle buckle routing over the child restraint cover C Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted and then buckle The shoulder portion of the vehicle belt must be routed over the front of the child restraint Push the child restraint firmly into the vehicle seat while removing slack first from the lap portion and then from the should...

Page 18: ...locations Locate the tether on the back of the child restraint Place the tether components up and over the child restraint back Install the child restraint using the LATCH system or the vehicle seat belts according to the instructions in this manual Lift the tether adjuster tab to release the tether straps and then pull to fully extend the tether into a V shape Locate the hooks on the strap Attach...

Page 19: ...SEAT FEATURES Using the Buckle Fastening the Buckle 1 Hold the buckle with one hand 2 Use your other hand to insert one tongue at a time into the buckle Proper connection is confirmed with an audible click after inserting the second buckle tongue Fig C Releasing the Buckle 1 Hold the buckle with one hand 2 Use thumb to press release button to eject the tongues from buckle Fig D NOTE Periodically c...

Page 20: ...times Attaching the Head Support Pad Route the straps through the top slots then over the top of the child restraint Fasten the head support pad Adjusting the Head Support Pad To adjust the height of the head support pad detach it from the restraint move it up or down as needed and reroute the straps Fig C A B D C ...

Page 21: ... the head support cover to the wedge For the restraint cover attach the velcro on the wedge to the loop fabric in the restraint cover under neath the inlay Pommel The pommel is intended for extra comfort with older children While the pommel is optional the belly pad should always be used Fig A Installing the Pommel To install slide the belly pad off the buckle to remove Slide the pom mel and then ...

Page 22: ...ack in seat belt and tether strap s and that the child restraint is properly secured after installation ACCESSORIES Seat Extension Accessories For users between 66 106 lbs 30 48 kg and tall users Fig B C It is possible to extend the seat depth by adding the optional seat extension accessory to the product Insert the seat extension into the two holes in the front bottom of the seat then use the fas...

Page 23: ...out seat extension Fig A B or without support pieces and with seat extension Fig C To remove the support pieces unzip and remove portions of the tray cover to expose the two fasteners on each side Place the tray on the restraint route the straps attched to the tray around the restraint and secure it with the clips Fig D Tighten the strap to remove slack A C D B ...

Page 24: ... middle button 4 Move the harness straps to the side of the child restraint To aid in holding the straps insert the pieces of the chest clip into the harness retainers on the cover 5 Place the child in the child restraint 6 Position the harness straps around the child and fasten the child restraint buckle Fig B Proper connection is confirmed with a positive click after inserting the second buckle ...

Page 25: ...th the child restraint so they fit snugly around your child A snug strap should not allow any slack It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging It does not press on the child s flesh or push the child s body into an unnatural position Adjusting the Harness 1 Loosen the harness by lifting the harness adjuster lever while pulling the shoulder straps forward as far as possible Fig A 2 From ...

Page 26: ...the harness Cleaning the Harness SPONGE CLEAN using warm water and mild soap TOWEL DRY DO NOT bleach iron machine wash machine dry or disassemble the har ness Cleaning the H Harness Adjuster Periodically check the adjuster area to be sure it is clean and free of food drink or other debris If debris is present it must be removed to prevent interference with the adjuster mechanism BRUSH AWAY LOOSE D...

Page 27: ...ble Unhook the H harness straps from the harness yoke on the rear of the child restraint Fig C Release the cover clips Fig D CARE AND MAINTENANCE Buckle Removal 1 Locate the metal buckle strap retainer on the bottom of the child restraint 2 Pull retainer away from child restraint to loosen 3 Turn the retainer so that the short side will go through the slot in the child restraint shell Fig A 4 Push...

Page 28: ...mage the energy absorbing foam Fig F Pull the lower H harness straps buckle tongues harness chest pads and chest clip through the lower slots in the shell Unfasten the lowest strap and pull through the shell G Remove the entire cover from the child restraint Fig H Refitting the Cover To refit the cover reverse the above directions Make sure that the H harness straps are not twisted and are threade...

Page 29: ... child restraint shell Fig A 3 Push the retainer through the slots in the cover and shell to the bottom of the child restraint 4 Pull buckle away from the child restraint until tight then verify that the strap is not twisted and the release button is facing out 5 Verify that the buckle retainer lies flat against the child restraint shell Fig B CARE AND MAINTENANCE B A ...

Page 30: ...fail Federal Safety Standards or not perform as intended in a crash Their use automatically voids the WallarooTM warranty PLEASE COMPLETE AND MAIL THE OWNER REGISTRATION CARD WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE LIMITATION OF DAMAGES The warranty and remedies as set forth above are exclusive and in lieu of all others oral or written express or implied In no event will the manufacturer or the retailer sellin...

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Page 32: ...check every time you use this child restraint Double Check Child Restraint to Vehicle Installation Check that the LATCH or vehicle seat belts connections to the vehicle are tight and locked Verify the car restraint cannot be moved front to back or side to side more than one inch 2 5 cm at the belt path Double Check Child to Child Restraint Installation Tug on the buckle to ensure a proper connecti...

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