auna aace Instructions Manual

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Contents
English (EN)
Product Information 4 Safety and Recommendations 5 Child Usage Requirements 6 Safety Warnings 7–9 Parts List 10 Vehicle Seat Belt Systems 11–12 Seat Assembly 13 Side Impact Protection (SIP) Pods 13 Seat Adjustment for Head Support and Shoulders 14 Seat Adjustment for Seat Bottom 15 Use of Lower Anchor Connectors 15–17 Use as a High Back Belt Positioning Booster 17–19 Securing a Child in the High Back Booster Mode 20–21 Use as a No Back Belt Positioning Booster 22–23 Securing a Child in the No Back Booster Mode 23–24 Use of Shoulder Belt Positioning Clip 24–25 Cup Holder Assembly 26 Detach Covers 27 Cleaning and Maintenance 28 Warranty, Product Registration & Contact 29
WARNING: Carefully read and comply with all instructions and warnings in this manual, and those labeled on your child restraint. Failure to do so can result in the SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH of your child. Store manual in pocket on bottom of booster seat base for future use.
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Product Information
Model Number: ___________________________________________________________________________
Manufactured in: _________________________________________________________________________
Manufactured Date: ____________________________________________________________________
Expiration Date:
__________________________________________________________________________
Register Your Child Restraint
Please ll in the above information. The model number and the manufactured in (date) can be found on a label underneath your child restraint. Fill out the prepaid registration postcard attached to the seat cover and mail it today.
Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall. Send your name, address, e-mail address if available and the restraint’s model number and manufacturing date to: Nuna Baby Essentials Inc 70 Thousand Oaks Blvd. Morgantown, PA 19543 or call 1-855-NUNA.USA (1-855-686-2872) or register online at: http://www.nuna.eu/register-car-seat
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
Nuna USA: 1-855-NUNA.USA or nuna.eu/USA
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If You Need Help
In the USA, please contact our Customer Service Department with any questions you may have concerning parts, use, or maintenance. When you contact us, please have your product’s model and serial numbers ready so we may help you efciently. These numbers can be found on a sticker on the underside of your child restraint.
Nuna USA: 1-855-NUNA-USA or nuna.eu/USA.
Safety and Recommendations
Please take note of the following before using the Nuna AACE™.
Your child should be at least 4 years old and 40 lbs before using this booster seat.
Carefully review the warnings starting on page 7.
Some vehicle belt systems cannot be used to install this booster seat, see page 11–12.
For use of the Lower Anchor Connectors please refer to pages 15–17.
For installation as a High Back Belt Positioning Booster, refer to pages 17–21.
For use as a No Back Belt Positioning Booster refer to pages 22–24.
If you have any questions or comments regarding the Nuna AACE, please contact us on our website www.nuna.eu
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Child Usage Requirements
Use as a High Back Belt Positioning Booster
Your child must meet ALL of the following requirements below:
Age: At least 4 years old
Weight: 40–110 lbs (18–50 kg)
Height: 38–60 in (96–152 cm) tall
Use as a No Back Belt Positioning Booster
Your child must meet ALL of the following requirements below:
Age: At least 5 years old
Weight: 50–120 lbs (23–54 kg)
Height: 38–60 in (96–152 cm) tall
50 lbs. (23 kg)
40 lbs. (18 kg)
110 lbs.
(50 kg)
120 lbs.
(54 kg)
High Back Belt Positioning Booster
At least 4 years old
No Back Belt Positioning Booster
At least 5 years old
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Safety Warnings
WARNING
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR
! Read all instructions before using this booster seat.
! Keep instructions for further use.
! Use the bottom of the booster seat base for storage of the
instructions.
! Read the instructions for this child restraint before use or
installation in a vehicle. In addition, read the vehicle owner’s manual for information on child restraint installation. Failure to follow the child restraint instruction manual or the labels on this product can result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY.
! DO NOT allow anyone who has not read the instructions to
install or use this booster seat.
! Warning! Use only the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt system
when restraining the child in this booster seat.
! Use ONLY with children who weigh between 40–120 lbs
(18–54 kg) and whose height is 38 to 60 inches (96 to 152 cm) High Back Belt Positioning Booster seat: At least four years old, 40–110 lbs (18–50 kg), 38–60 inches (96–152 cm) tall No Back Belt Positioning Booster seat: At least ve years old, 50–120 lbs (23–54 kg), 38–60 inches (96–152 cm) tall
! This restraint is not certied for aircraft use.
! Do not use booster if it is more than 10 years old. Check the
manufacturer´s label or stamped ‘do not use after’ date on the bottom of the booster.
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WARNING
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR
! DO NOT use another manufacturer’s soft goods with this
booster as the soft goods constitute an integral part of the booster performance.
! DO NOT use in any conguration not shown in the instructions.
! DO NOT install rear facing or side facing.
! DO NOT install in the front passenger seat with an active airbag,
unless the air bag can be turned OFF.
! Please refer to vehicle owner’s manual for recommended or
suggested installation positions.
! This booster must be installed in the rear vehicle seat.
! NEVER leave your child unattended.
! Properly position the Vehicle Lap & Shoulder Belt on your child.
A loose or improperly positioned Vehicle Lap & Shoulder Belt could cause the child to be ejected in a sudden stop, turn or crash and cause serious injury or death.
! Make sure the Vehicle Lap & Shoulder Belt are not loose.
! The Vehicle Shoulder Belt should rest on the child’s shoulder and
across the center of the chest.
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WARNING
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR
! The Vehicle Lap Belt must remain snug across the child’s thighs.
! NEVER leave a booster unsecured in your vehicle. An unsecured
booster can be thrown around and may injure occupants in a sharp turn, sudden stop or crash. Remove it or make sure that it is secured in the vehicle.
! NEVER leave luggage or other objects unsecured in a vehicle,
as they are liable to cause injuries in the event of a collision.
! NEVER use a booster if it has damaged or missing parts, or
has been in any kind of accident. DO NOT use a cut, frayed or damaged vehicle seat belt.
! DO NOT modify your booster or use any accessories or parts
supplied by other manufacturers.
! The booster can become very hot if left in the sun. Contact with
these parts can burn your child’s skin. Always touch the surface of any metal or plastic parts before placing your child in the booster.
! According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly
restrained in the rear seating positions of the vehicle than in the front seating positions.
! For a vehicle with a front passenger air bag, refer to your vehicle
owner’s manual as well as these instructions for a booster installation.
! NEVER give this booster to another person without also giving
them these instructions.
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Parts List
1 Head Support 2 Side Support 3 Seat Covers 4 Instructional Manual (under seat) 5 Cup Holder 6 Seat Bottom 7 Armrest 8 Seat Back 9 Shoulder Belt Guides
10 Head Support Adjustment Lever 11 Side Impact Protection (SIP) Pod 12 Lower Anchor Connectors 13 Lower Anchor Release Lever or Recline Lever (under seat) 14 Lower Anchor Guides 15 Shoulder Belt Positioning Clip
instructions
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Vehicle Seat Belt Systems
DO NOT install the booster on vehicle seats with Lap Belts only.
(1)
DO NOT install the booster on vehicle seats with lap belts and motorized shoulder belts. (2)
DO NOT install the booster on vehicle seats with belts that are attached to the door or that move along a track. (2, 3)
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This booster seat must be installed in vehicle seats with 3-point seat belts (lap and shoulder belts).
(4)
This booster seat can be installed with lap and shoulder belts in a vehicle seat that includes Lower Anchors. The Lower Anchors must be at standard spacing 11” only. (5)
Please refer to the vehicle owner’s manual for designated Lower Anchor locations in the vehicle.
The child must be restrained using the Vehicle Shoulder Belt and Lap Belt.
DO NOT use the Lower Anchors to restrain the child. The Lower Anchors are only to be used for securing the booster seat in the vehicle and to function the recline feature in the High Back booster mode. The Lower Anchors can only be used in the No Back booster mode for securing the booster seat in the vehicle.
The recline feature is NOT available in the No Back booster mode.
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Seat Assembly
1 With the seat lying at, attach the
Seat Back to the booster Seat Bottom by hooking the Seat Back hooks over the Seat Bottom as shown. (6)
2 Now rotate the Seat Back up until it
clicks into position and the seat is fully upright as shown. (7)
Side Impact Protection (SIP) Pods
1 To open the SIP Pods pull out on
the side tab (8).
2 To close push button (9)-1 and
push in (9)-2.
SIP Pods should be deployed whenever the Child Restraint is installed in a vehicle.
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Seat Adjustment for Head Support and Shoulders
1 The Head Support height can
be adjusted for best t to your child and proper placement of the Vehicle Shoulder Belt.
Bottom of Head Support MUST be even with the top of your child’s shoulder.
2 To adjust, squeeze the Head
Support Adjustment Lever, then pull up
(10) or push down (11) the
Head Support until it locks into one of the nine positions as shown.
Before adjusting the Head Support height have your child lean forward slightly.
As the Head Support is adjusted up, the sides of the seat automatically move outward to provide more shoulder room.
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Seat Adjustment for Seat Bottom
The seat bottom depth can be adjusted for added comfort for the child. Three positions are provided for best t.
1 Reach under the cover as shown to
adjust the seating surface in or out.
(12)
2 Slide the seating surface in or out
as needed for additional thigh support. (12)
Use of Lower Anchor Connectors
If vehicle is equipped with Lower Anchors they may be visable in the vehicle seat where the vehicle seat back meets the vehicle seat bottom. See your vehicle owner’s manual for exact locations, Lower Anchor identication, and requirements for use.
1 To use the Lower Anchor
Connectors, release the connectors by pulling and holding the Lower Anchor Release Lever on the bottom of the booster seat as shown in (13).
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2 While holding the Lower Anchor
Release Lever, pull out and fully extend the Lower Anchor Connectors
(14)-1 and rotate them
180 degrees (14)-2 until they are pointing toward the Lower Anchors
in the vehicle.
To ease attachment of the Lower
Anchor Connectors, if desired, attach the provided Nuna Lower Anchor Guides by hooking them onto the vehicle Lower Anchors.
(15)
3 Line up the Lower Anchor Connectors
with the vehicle’s Lower Anchors and press both connectors rmly until a click is heard and both are securely fastened. (16)
Make sure that both Lower Anchor Connectors are securely attached to the vehicle’s Lower Anchors.
4 The Lower Anchor Connectors will
both show green when secured properly.
(16)-1
5 Check to make sure the booster seat
is securely installed by pulling out on both the Lower Anchor Connectors.
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To detach the Lower Anchor Connectors from the vehicle, move seat bottom out to position 8, then squeeze the release buttons on the Lower Anchor Connectors
(17)-1 while pulling out. (17)-2
Use as a High Back Belt Positioning Booster
Your child must meet ALL of the following requirements below:
Age: At least 4 years old
Weight: 40–110 lbs (18–50 kg)
Height: 38–60 in (96–152 cm) tall
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110 lbs.
(50 kg)
High Back Belt Positioning Booster
At least 4 years old
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Use without Lower Anchors
1 The back of the booster seat MUST t
tightly against the back of the vehicle seat back when not using the Lower Anchors.
(19)
2 Adjust or remove the vehicle headrest
as needed to remove interference.
If you remove your vehicle headrest, be sure to stow it in a secure place; check your vehicle owner’s manual.
3 Do not use with seat back beyond
position 2.
(20)
The front of the booster MUST NOT hang over the front of the vehicle seat.
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Your booster has two seat back positions as shown, fully upright
(18)-1 and reclined (18)-2.
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Use with Lower Anchors and Recline Feature
The booster has a recline feature to best t your vehicle and provide maximum comfort to your child.
1 Place vehicle seat back in normal
upright position.
2 Connect booster to vehicle Lower
Anchors (see Use of Lower Anchors). Ensure bottom of booster is in full contact with vehicle seat.
(22)-1
3 Adjust the seat bottom by holding the
Recline Lever and moving the seat in or out to obtain desired recline as shown in (22)-1.
4 Ensure the back of the booster is in
contact with vehicle seat as shown in
(22)-2.
5 Adjust or remove vehicle headrest as
needed to remove interference.
If you remove your vehicle headrest, be sure to stow it in a secure place; check your vehicle owner’s manual.
Warning! Never use booster when reclined beyond the recline position 2. (23)
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Securing a Child in the High Back Booster Mode
1 With the booster correctly positioned in the vehicle, raise the
Head Support and route the Vehicle Shoulder Belt through the RED shoulder belt guide (24)-1. The bottom of the Head Support should be at the top of the child’s shoulder.
2 Route the Vehicle Shoulder Belt across the child’s chest
through the RED lower belt path, located under the armrest
(24)-2, toward the vehicle buckle then secure the vehicle
buckle and listen for a “click.” (24)-3
The vehicle lap belt must lie at and snug across the child’s
thighs. The Vehicle Lap Belt must be positioned low on the pelvis.
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DO NOT position the Vehicle Lap Belt over the armrest. It must pass under the armrest.
Make sure the Vehicle Shoulder Belt is routed completely through the shoulder belt guide.
3 To properly adjust the Head Support,
have your child sit in the booster with their back at against the back of the booster seat.
The correct Head Support height
is obtained when the bottom of the Head Support is even with the top of your child’s shoulders and the Vehicle Shoulder Belt is laying at across their chest.
(25)
4 Pull up towards the vehicle belt
retractor to remove slack. (25)
5 The Vehicle Shoulder Belt must
route completely through the RED Shoulder Belt Guide and not fall off the child’s shoulder. (26)
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Use as a No Back Belt Positioning Booster
Your child must meet ALL of the following requirements below:
Age: At least 5 years old
Weight: 50–120 lbs (23–54 kg)
Height: 38–60 in (96–152 cm) tall
The No Back Booster can be installed with or without the Lower Anchor Connectors.
If installing without the Lower Anchor Connectors, ensure the Lower Anchor Connectors are stored in the seat bottom, refer to “Use of Lower Anchor Connectors.” If the seat back is attached, remove the seat back by reversing the steps shown in “Seat Assembly.”
Installing without Lower Anchor Connectors
Place the back of the booster against the back of the vehicle seat back.
In the No Back Booster mode, the recline function cannot be used.
50 lbs. (23 kg)
120 lbs.
(54 kg)
No Back Belt Positioning Booster
At least 5 years old
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Installing with Lower Anchor Connectors
1 Remove the seat back by reversing steps shown in “Seat
Assembly.”
2 Connect the Lower Anchor Connectors to the vehicle’s Lower
Anchors. See “Use of Lower Anchor Connectors.”
3 While holding the Lower Anchor Release Lever, adjust the
booster until it is in contact with the vehicle’s seat back. Refer to “Use of Lower Anchor Connectors.”
Securing a Child in the No Back Booster Mode
1 With the booster correctly positioned in the vehicle, have
the child sit on the booster seat with their back against the vehicle’s seat back. (27)
2 Route the Vehicle Belt through the RED lower belt path, located
under the armrest (27)-1 and toward the vehicle buckle then secure the vehicle buckle and listen for a “click”. (27)-2
3 The Vehicle Shoulder Belt should lie at across the child’s chest
and the Vehicle Lap Belt should be snug across the child’s thighs. The shoulder belt must lie across the child’s shoulder. (27)
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4 If the Vehicle Shoulder Belt falls
outside the purple zone shown in image
(28), use the Shoulder Belt
Positioning Clip for proper placement of the Vehicle Shoulder Belt. Refer to Shoulder Belt Positioning Clip.
5 Route the Vehicle Shoulder Belt
through the Shoulder Belt Positioning Clip. Adjust the Shoulder Belt Positioning Clip by pulling down on the strap so the Shoulder Belt Positioning Clip is slightly above the child’s shoulder as shown (29).
The top of the child’s ears should be AT or BELOW the top of the vehicle seat back or the vehicle’s headrest.
Use of Shoulder Belt Positioning Clip
1 The Shoulder Belt Positioning Clip
must be attached to the horizontal bar located on either side of the booster seat bottom. (30)
2 The Shoulder Belt Positioning Clip
can be installed on either side of the booster to achieve the best t for your child in your vehicle. (31, 32).
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3 Insert the loop end of the strap around the horizontal bar on the
back of the booster (33), pass the Shoulder Belt Positioning Clip through the loop (34) and pull up on the strap. (35)
It is important for the Vehicle Shoulder Belt to fall within the purple zone, shown in (36).
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Cup Holder Assembly
1 Insert the Cup Holder clip into the
opening on either side of seat. (37) Make sure the Cup Holder clip is fully inserted into both the fabric and plastic slot on booster. (38)
Never place hot liquids in the Cup Holder.
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Detach Covers
1 Remove the Cup Holder and pull out
the seat bottom fabric by removing the 3 plastic attachments. (39)
2 Open 8 snaps on seat bottom and
remove cover. (40)
3 On the main seat back cover, open
the 2 snaps and unhook 4 elastic bands on the back side and remove.
(41)
4 On the Head Support, raise to highest
position, then unhook 4 elastic bands and remove.
(41)
To reassemble the covers simply reverse the steps above.
Use care not to damage energy absorbing foam when removing seat covers.
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Cleaning and Maintenance
Wash the covers with cold water and mild detergent on the delicate cycle.
Use only mild detergent, cold water and a soft cloth to clean the booster seat shell. Air dry.
Do not use undiluted detergents or solvents to clean the booster. It may cause damage to the booster.
Do not twist the covers with great force to dry. It may leave the covers wrinkled.
Hang dry the covers in the shade.
Do not iron the covers.
Do not bleach or dry clean the covers.
Remove the booster seat from the vehicle seat if not in use for a long period of time. Put the booster in a cool, dry place and somewhere your child cannot access it.
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Warranty, Product Registration & Contact
Warranty
We have purposely designed our high-quality product so that it can grow with both your child and your family. Because we stand by our product, our gear is covered by a custom warranty per product, starting from the day it was purchased. Please have the proof of purchase, model number and serial number available when you contact us.
For warranty information please visit: http://www.nuna.eu/warranty
Product Registration
All products include a serial label which lists the product model number and serial number. This label is located on the bottom of your Child Restraint. Before contacting customer service, please have these numbers available for reference.
To register your product:
Car Seats: Please ll out and mail in the provided registration
card or visit http://www.nuna.eu/usa/register-car-seat
All other products: Please ll out and mail in the provided registration card or visit http://www.nuna.eu/usa/register-gear
Contact
For replacement parts, service, or additional warranty questions, please contact our customer service departments.
infousa@nuna.eu www.nuna.eu 1-855-NUNA-USA
This product is covered by one or more issued or pending patents.
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