Cosatto CT2854 Zoomi Nitty Gritty Owner's Manual

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IMPORTANT: RETAIN FOR FUTURE

REFERENCE. READ CAREFULLY.
YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY MAY BE

AFFECTED IF YOU DO NOT
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

user guide

Thank you for choosing a Cosatto product. Please take a little time to read the
important safety notes detailed below. This will ensure many years of happy, safe use.

The instruction manual should be kept safely with child car seat for its life period:
There is a pocket in the rear of the backrest fabric cover for storage of instruction

manual.

safety: take note

WARNING: A CHILDS SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

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This child car seat has

been approved for mass group 1, 2 & 3 which is suitable for
transportation in cars of children from 9kg (approximately 9 months old) up to 36
kg (approximately 12 years old).

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WARNING: After an accident the child car seat should be
replaced.

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WARNING: NEVER use this child car seat on side facing
vehicle seat.

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WARNING: NEVER use this child car seat on passenger seat
fitted with an active airbag.

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WARNING: NEVER leave your child unattended, even for the
shortest time.

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WARNING: ALWAYS secure your child with the safety harness
when using this child car seat.

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WARNING: DO NOT attempt to dismantle, modify or add to
any part of the child car seat or change the way your vehicle seat
belts are made or used.

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WARNING: Any rigid items and plastic parts of the child car
seat must be so located and installed that they are not liable,
during everyday use of the vehicle, to become trapped by a
movable seat or in a door of vehicle.

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WARNING: If any load bearing points other than those
described in the instructions are used, this can significantly
reduce the protection factor of the child car seat.

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WARNING: DO NOT use the child car seat in the home. It has
not been designed for home use and should only be used in
your car.

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The child car seat must always be placed in a forward facing position.

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Always make sure that the child car seat harness and vehicle seart belt are correctly

tensioned to ensure maximum protection for your child.

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The buckle has been designed to be released quickly in an emergency. IT IS NOT

CHILD PROOF. More inquisitive children might learn to undo the buckle. Children

should be told never to play with it or any other part of the child car seat.

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If the vehicle seat backrest has a recline function, place the vehicle seat in the most

upright position when using the child car seat.

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Never use any replacement parts other than those that are approved by Cosatto.

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The lap belt must be used well down in such a way as to properly secure the pelvis

of the child.

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Never use the child car seat without its fabric cover because the seat cover

constitutes as an integral part of the child car seat performance. The seat cover
should not be replaced with any other than the ones recommended by Cosatto.

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Safely secure any luggage and other objects that might cause injury to the occupant

of the child car seat in the event of a crash.

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After an accident, replace your child car seat and the vehicle seat belts. Although

they may look undamaged, they may not protect your child as well as they should.

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Cosatto advise that child car seats should not be brought or sold second-hand.

Many seats sold through local advertising and car-boot sales have been found to be
dangerous.

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Prevent harness/vehicle seat belt from getting trapped between car doors or rubbing

against sharp parts of the seat or body.

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If the harness/vehicle seat belts becomes cut or frayed, replace it before travelling.

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If the vehicle has been left in the sun for a long time, check the seat cover and make

sure it is not too hot before placing the child in the child car seat.

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Security is only guaranteed if the child car seat is fitted in accordance with these

instructions.

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Failure to comply with the above instructions will automatically void the warranty

and exempt Cosatto from any liability.

storage of instruction manual

The instruction manual should be kept safely with child car seat for its life period:

There is a pocket in the rear of the backrest fabric cover for storage of instruction
manual.

notice:

1 This is a “Universal” child restraint .It is approved to Regulation No.44,04 series of
amendments, for general use in vehicles and it will fit most, but not all, car seats.

2 A correct fit is likely if the vehicle manufacturer has declared in the vehicle handbook

that the vehicle is capable of accepting a “Universal” child restraint for this age

group.

3 This child restraint has been classified as “Universal” under more stringent conditions

as those which applied to earlier designs which do not carry this notice.

4 This child restraint is only suitable if the vehicle is fitted with a type approved

lap/3 point/static/with retractor safety belt, in compliance with standard
UN / ECE Regulation No.16 or other equivalent standards.

5 lf in doubt, consult either the child restraint manufacturer or retailer.

operation:
1 - list of parts

Your child car seat is supplied in one carton and contains:

1. Headrest
2 Upper seat liner

3. Backrest

4. Chest pad x2

2 - child car seat assembly

Push the adjuster button (a) located on the booster seat then pull the harness adjuster
strap until the backrest is in line with the booster seat.

Clip the backrest onto the booster seat (b).

The headrest can be adjust by pulling the lever (c) on the headrest out then lift to raise
or push down to lower the headrest to the desired height.

3 - approved seat belt requirement

WARNING: Your child car seat can only be installed forward facing using a
three point lap and diagonal belt in the front or rear passenger seats of the
car.

4 - harness adjustment

The shoulder straps must be threaded through the slots in the backrest and softgoods,
cover and seat nearest the top of the child shoulders. If in any doubt always use the
slot above the shoulder rather than below it. However, once you reach the top slots
your child may continue to use the seat until their eye line is above the top of the seat
shell or their weight exceeds 18Kg.

To move the shoulder strap from one slot to another loosen the harness by pushing
the adjuster button (a) in as you pull under the shoulder straps forward as much as
possible (b).

5. Safety harness

6. Crotch pad

7. Lower seat liner

8. Booster seat

9. Adjustment strap

10. Vehicle seat belt clip

11. Harness connector

At the back of the seat, unclip the shoulder straps from the connector (c).

Feed the strap ends through the seat until they are clear of the cover (d).

Re-thread the shoulder strap back through your chosen shoulder slot in the seat (e).

Make sure it is not twisted. Repeat on the other shoulder strap.

Hook the shoulder straps back onto the connector (f) ensuring the fit correctly (g).

Pull the adjustment strap forward to remove any slack (h)

5 -

installation of the car seat - Group 1 (9 to 18kg, approx 9

months to 4 years old)

Note: The vehicle seat belt clip is not required for Group 1 installation. The vehicle seat
belt clip can be stored in the pocket on the rear of the backrest fabric cover or kept in
a safe place for future use.

Place the child car seat in the forward facing position on the vehicle car seat.

Pull the vehicle seat belt and thread the diagonal belt through the red fabric seat belt
slot (a) and the lap strap under the seat belt guide (b). The seat belt slot is marked by
a red arrow on a tag. At the back of the seat feed the seat belt under the harness and
through the other seat belt slot (c). Pass the upper part of the vehicle seat belt over
the other seat belt guide and the lower part of the vehicle seat belt under the seat
belt guide (d) then fasten the vehicle seat belt.

Carefully kneel on the child car seat to push it into the vehicle seat. Pull the seat belt
at (e) to tighten the lap section of the belt then pull the diagonal section of the seat
belt tight at (f). The child car seat should now be secure.

IMPORTANT: The position of the vehicle seat belt buckle can affect the stability of
the child car seat. In an accident this could stop the child car seat from protecting
your child as well as it should. If, when the vehicle seat belt is properly tightened, the
buckle lies in the position marked then try fitting the child car seat in another seating
position in your vehicle.

6 - seating your child into the car seat harness

Loosen the harness by pushing the adjuster button (a) in as you pull under the
shoulder straps (b) forward as much as possible.

Unfasten the harness buckle by pressing the red button (c) and releasing the shoulder
straps (d).
Place your child in the seat.

Fit the harness around your child and fasten the harness buckle by joining the shoulder
straps (e) and pushing them both into the buckle (f).

Check that the harness is not twisted and pull the harness up (g) to tighten the lap
sections which is designed to fit low down on your child’s body.

Pull the adjuster strap forward (h) making sure the harness is a comfortable but FIRM
fit around your child.

Finally, pull both chest pads down (i) from your childs’ shoulders onto their chest.

Note: The chest pads are an important safety feature. Never use the child
car seat without them.

7 - installing the child car seat without child car seat harness

- Group 2 (15 to 25kg, approx 4 to 6 years old) - part 1

Unclip the shoulder and harness straps as described in section 4.

Remove the backrest.

Unclip the crotch strap and lap straps from the underside of the booster seat and
remove them.

Press the harness adjuster button and working from the back of the seat pull the
adjuster strap out of the seat.

Wrap the vehicle seat belt clip strap around the bar at the back of the seat as shown.

Note: If the child car seat is to be fitted on the right hand side of the car, the strap fits
to the right hand bar on the booster seat. If being fitted to the left hand side of the
car the strap fits to the left hand bar of the booster seat.

8 - installing the child car seat without child car seat harness

- Group 2 (15 to 25kg, approx 4 to 6 years old) - part 2

Re-fit the backrest to the booster seat.

Push the vehicle seat belt clip through the upper shoulder strap hole in the rear of the
backrest (a) and through the backrest cover (b).

Fasten the strap to the strap clip to secure (c).

If the car seat needs to be fitted to the otherside of the vehicle fit the seat belt clip to
the upper shoulder strap hole on the otherside of the seat (d).

Place the child car seat on the vehicles seat ensuring that it is firmly pressed against
the vehicles seat backrest.

Adjust the headrest to the required height (see step 2).

Fasten the seat belt, ensuring that the diagonal belt threads through the vehicle seat
belt clip (e) and both sections of the seat belt go under the armrests as shown (f).
Check the vehicle seat belt has not become twisted and tighten the seat belt by
pulling the diagonal strap upwards (g).

To release the child simply unfasten the seat belt in the normal way.

For the safety of the child please check:

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The diagonal belt section runs through the seat belt guide located on the head rest

and the lap strap fits under the arm rests on both sides.

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The straps are tightened and not twisted.

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The vehicle seat belt buckle does not rest between or on the arm rest of the seat

cushion.

Always make sure that your car seat belts are correctly tensioned to ensure

maximum protection for your child.
Anchorage Group 2 (15-25kg)

The lap belt must go under the armrests. The shoulder belt must cling to the child’s
shoulder and chest and pass under one of the two armrests.

9 - installing the child car seat in booster seat mode

- Group 3 (22 to 36kg, approx 6 to 12 years old)

Unclip the shoulder and harness straps as described in section 4.

Unclip the crotch strap and lap straps from the underside of the booster seat and
remove them. Press the harness adjuster button and working from the back of the
seat pull the adjuster strap out of the seat.

Unclip the backrest from the booster seat. The backrest now should be free from the
booster seat.

Place the booster seat onto the car seat.

Fasten the seat belt, ensuring that the diagonal belt threads through the seat belt clip
(a) and both sections of the seat belt go under the armrests as shown (b).
Check the seat belt has not become twisted and tighten the seat belt by pulling the
diagonal strap upwards (c).

To release the child simply unfasten the seat belt in the normal way.

Please ensure you fit the seat belt correctly according to the age and weight of the
child.

Anchorage Group 3 (22-36kg)

The lap belt must go under the armrests. The shoulder belt must cling to the child’s
shoulder and chest and pass under one of the two armrests.

When anchoring the booster seat, make sure the car belt is not twisted,
in addition, the car seat belt must be appropriately tensioned and placed
around the child’s body to ensure that the booster seat is properly anchored.

Always make sure that your car seat belts are correctly tensioned to ensure
maximum protection for your child.

10 - removing the covers for cleaning

Unclip the backrest from the booster seat as described in section 7.

Undo the elastic straps holding the seat cover onto the seat unit on the backrest and
booster seat. Gently pull the cover off from the headrest, backrest and booster seat.

To refit the cover simply reverse the above instructions.

IMPORTANT: The cover is a safety feature. NEVER use the car seat without it.

care

Your child car seat has been designed to meet safety standards and with correct use
and maintenance will give many years of trouble free performance.

Storing a damp child car seat will encourage mildew to form.

After exposure to damp conditions, dry off with a soft cloth and allow to dry
thoroughly before storing.

Store your child car seat in a dry, safe place.

Do not leave the child car seat in sunlight for prolonged periods - some fabrics may
fade.

maintenance

This child car seat requires regular maintenance by the user.
DO NOT take apart, or attempt to take apart, any of the harness when cleaning the

harness and seat. It is unnecessary and dangerous to do so.

Food and drink may find their way inside the buckle of the harness. This can stop it
working properly.

Clean the harness buckle with mild hand soap and water. Rinse thoroughly with warm
water. Latch and unlatch the tongues of the buckle several times until a strong click is
heard. If you cannot hear a strong click run it under warm water to rinse again.
If the harness/ vehicle belts becomes cut or frayed, replace it before travelling.

cleaning

The harness may be cleaned by sponging lightly using warm water and a mild
detergent.

Plastic and metal parts may be sponged clean with warm water and a mild detergent.

Never clean with abrasive, ammonia based, bleach based or spirit type cleaners.

Cleaning the covers:

Please read the labels on the covers for washing instructions.

The seat covers can be removed easily for washing.

The cover can be machine-washed with a mild detergent, at 30oC.

Don’t wring, spin, or iron the seat covers.

Clean plastic shell of the booster seat by wiping it with, a damp cloth.

replacement parts

The replacement parts shown below are available for your product. In the event that
you require any of these parts, please contact your local distributor. For the contact
information for your local distributor please refer to http://www.cosatto.com/stockists

If you are a UK or Ireland customer, please contact us at [e-mail]

Headrest cover

Backrest

cover

Vehicle seat

belt clip

Booster seat cover

Upper seat liner

Crotch pad

Lower seat liner

Harness

Chest pads