Medifab Carrot 3000, Carrot-III User Manual

Therapist and Carer manual

Please Read Before Use

Carrot 3000 Car Seat

Medifab Ltd

Australia: 26 Pardoe Street, Devonport, TAS 7310 New Zealand: 32 Detroit Drive, Rolleston 7675

Call: 1300 543 343 (AU) 0800 543 343 (NZ)

www.medifab.com info@medifab.com

The Child Restraint System for Special Needs

Read carefully all the instructions before use.

Instruction Manual

When not in use, store in the pocket on the back for future use.

CARROT-Ⅲ 

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Carrot-Ⅲ “ Special Needs Restraint ” is designed to give extra support to children who have difficulty in sitting correctly in conventional seats. Always consult your doctor to make sure that this restraint system is suitable for your child, and read all the instructions in this manual before use. Universal restrained system for children: Approval according the ECE R44 / 04 by the Kraftfahrtbundesamt (Number of approval: 44R – 04301283). EU conformity declaration for medical products (according the addendum II, V, VI and VIII of the EU guideline concerning medical products 93 / 42 / EWG). We declare hereby that the car seat Carrot-Ⅲ conforms with the equivalent rules of the medical product and the guideline 93 / 42 EWG. The production of the Carrot-Ⅲ is controlled by a quality management according ISO 9100.

Warnings Safety Information

Important Notes

Certification

Features Installation Standard Installation Functions

Head Section

Head-Support adjustment

Forward / Backward Position Adjustment

Head Pillow Position Adjustment

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Table of Contents

Shoulder Section

Harness Strap Adjustment

Comfort Pads

Shoulder Protector Wing

Adjusting Shoulder Width

Chest Section

Adjusting Chest-Support

Fastening / Releasing Harness Buckle

Backrest Section

Adjusting Backrest Height

Backrest Extensions (50

mm / 100 mm)

Seat Section

Adjusting Seat Length Seat Extensions (50

mm / 100 mm)

Rodded Seat Extension-Long Rodded Seat Extension-Short Adjusting Seat Depth Foot Rest (Short / Medium / Long) Supporting Table Seat Angle Adjuster Mat (Triangle Mat)

Pads and Cushions / Standard Accessories Securing Your Child Care and Maintenance Cover Removal Cleaning the Cover, Pillow and Pads A Click Sound of the Harness Buckle The Harness and the Straps Product Dimensions Warranty LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY WARRANTY LIMITATIONS LIMITATION OF DAMAGES LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

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Table of Contents

・ Use only with children who weigh between 15 kg and 36 kg(ClassⅡ＆

Ⅲ) . It has been tested successfully outside the ECE R44/04 with a 10

kg dummy and a 49 kg dummy. The legal situation in several countries (like in Germany) allows to transport children with less than 15 kg and young patients between 36 and 50 kg. In most countries, you need a written document of a doctor, which says that it belongs to the special needs of this special patient to use this seat.

・ Use forward-facing position only.

・ Do never change anything on the construction of the Carrot-Ⅲ, unless

this is specially authorized in this instruction manual.

・ Adjust the belts provided with this child seat so they fit snugly around

your child. A snug strap should not allow any slack or twist. It does not press on the child’s flesh or push the child’s body into an unnatural position.

・ Secure this child seat with the upper and lower fixing straps to the

vehicle’s seat, and always use vehicle’s lap shoulder (3-point) safety belts as well.

・ Fasten the harness (5-point) of the child seat as well as the

vehicle's lap shoulder (3-point) safety belt to secure your child in a firm position.

・ Follow all the instructions on this child seat and in this instruction

manual.

・ Use this child seat only with the vehicles provided with lap shoulder

(3-point) safety belts approved by ECE regulation No.16 or other equivalent standards.

・ The rigid items and plastic parts of the child restraint 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 the vehicle.

・ To prevent injury due to hidden damage, discontinue use of a child seat

that has been in a moderate or severe crash.

・ This child seat must not be used without the cover.

・ The child seat cover should not be replaced with any other than the

one recommended by the manufacturer.

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WARNING !

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur:

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WARNING !

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur:

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・ When not in use, this instruction manual should be stored in the

pocket on the back.

・ This child seat must not be used in the home, in boats, or other non-

certified applications.

・ Back seat of vehicle is the safest location for a properly installed

child seat. Please study and ensure your child’s safety and consult your vehicle owner’s manual.

・ Secure this child seat even when it is not occupied. In a crash, an

unsecured child seat may injure vehicle occupants.

・ When using in a vehicle with airbags, refer to your vehicle’s owner’s

manual for child seat installation instructions and precautions.

・ Never use the adjuster strap to lift or carry this child seat. Doing so

could cause damage to harness adjuster and webbing. Always carry this child seat by its shell.

・ Do not take apart or attempt to take apart the harness and the

straps from the child seat. Never remove the buckles and / or the buckle tongues from the harness or the straps. They cannot be reattached after removal. If reassembled incorrectly, the child seat may not perform as intended.

・ The primary protection for occupants of a vehicle in a collision is the

body of the vehicle itself ; a child seat will not protect a child when a vehicle is seriously impacted. However, correctly installed, a child seat will substantially improve chances for survival in most crashes. Make sure all users fully understand the correct ways to use this child seat in a vehicle.

Safety Information

・ Verify child seat is securely installed / fixed to car seat with provided upper

and lower fixing straps, and harness is properly adjusted around child each time child seat is used.

・ Adjust harness to fit clothes the child is wearing. Remove bulky coats and /

or jackets before putting child in child seat.

・ Cover child seat when vehicle is parked in direct sunlight. Parts of child seat

could become hot enough to burn a child.

・ Store child seat in a safe place when it is not being used. Avoid placing heavy

objects on top of it.

・ Do not leave children alone in a vehicle, even for a short time.

・ Do not, except as described in this manual, attempt to disassemble any part

of the child seat or change the way its harness or vehicle’s seat belts are used.

・ Do not leave loose objects, e.g. books, bags, etc., in the back of a vehicle. In

the event of a sudden stop, loose objects will keep moving, potentially causing serious injuries.

・ Do not leave folding vehicle seats unlatched. In the event of a sudden stop, a

loose seat back could prevent child seat from protecting the child as well as it should.

・ Do not use anything to raise child seat off vehicle seat except as described in

this manual. In a crash, child seat could slide and may not adequately protect the child.

Important Notes

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Safety Information

This child seat system conforms to European Safety Standard, ECE R44 / 04 (ClassⅡ＆Ⅲ).

Certification

WARNING！

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This child seat must be used forward-facing position only.

When you recline the back, you must release and loosen the harness straps first, then after reclining the back, re-tighten the harness again. Reclining the back without loosening the harness may cause pushing and / or choking your child body.

WARNING !

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reclining

loosen

Re-tighten

・ Do not allow children to play with this or any child seat.

・ This child seat is recommended to be used in the upright position.

Optional Accessory (Rodded Seat Extension L)

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Not included in

Standard Set

with a 50 ㎜ extension with a 50 ㎜ extension

Features

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Backrest Height Seat Length

Head-Support Fixing Strap

Lower Fixing Strap

Vehiele’ Belt Path

Shoulder Strap Hole

Harness Straps

Backrest

Harness Buckle

Harness Adjuster Strap

Seat

Harness Yoke

300 ㎜

250 ㎜

325 ㎜

275 ㎜

350 ㎜

300 ㎜

375 ㎜

325 ㎜

400 ㎜

350 ㎜

425 ㎜

375 ㎜

with a 100 ㎜ extension with a 100 ㎜ extension

Chest-Support Adjuster Strap

Seat Extension Release Stra

p

Backrest Release Strap

s

Head-Support

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with 150＋50 ㎜ Extensions with a 50 ㎜ Extension

with 150＋100 ㎜ Extensions with a 100 ㎜ Extension

with a 150 ㎜ Extension

Shoulder Width Adjuster Button

Comfort Cushion

Seat Balance Cushion

Seat Depth Adjuster Knob

Shoulder Protector Wing (O

p

tional Accessory)

Backrest

Harness Yoke

Lap Belt Guide

Instruction Manual (in pocket)

450 ㎜

250(285)

㎜

475 ㎜

275(310) ㎜

500 ㎜

300(335)

㎜

525 ㎜

325(360) ㎜

550 ㎜

350(385)

㎜

575 ㎜

375(410)

㎜

Head Pillow

Body Balance Pads

Chest-Support

Comfort Pads

Backrest Release Strap

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Installation

Standard Installation

Image of Typical Installation

・ When you install child seat to the passenger seat, in order to avoid

potential impact by airbag, move the passenger seat backward as deep as possible.

Fixing Strap Installation

1. Installation using fixing straps provided at the

upper and lower parts of the child seat.

2. Secure the Head-Support to the vehicle’s headrest

using the Head-Support fixing strap, and the child seat main body to the vehicle’s seat using the lower fixing strap.

3. Attach the buckles, and push the child seat firmly

into the vehicle seat while pulling both adjuster straps tight to remove all slack, and verify the child seat is secure (Fig. A and B).

4. Verify all connectors are secure and the child seat is

secure.

・ When you install child seat to the bench-seat, you may

find that the fixing strap is too short to fix it sideway around. If this is the case you may fix child seat by using the strap vertically (Fig. C).

・ When you find difficulty in securing the child seat,

please contact the distributor or the retailer whom you purchased this child seat from for consulting.

A

B

C

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Functions

HeadSection

Head-Support Depth can be adjusted forward or

backward by 15 mm (0.6") increments to provide a

better fit and added protection for the occupant.

To Ad j u s t ;

Head Pillow Position Adjustment

Head Pillow can easily be adjusted to the most favorable position to the user.

Pull out the Head-Support from the main body, and remove screws on each side at the bottom (Fig. A). Move the Head-Support to selected position (Fig. B), and reinsert the screws.

* Factory Setting at center position

Head-Support Depth Adjustment

IMPORTANT :

Adjustment of the Head-Support position (forward / backward) requires fixing tools. Contact and ask the distributor for adjustment and assistance.

A

Ｂ

A

B

ShoulderSection

1 . To tighten harness strap, simply pull the harness

adjuster strap.

2 . To loosen the harness strap press and hold the

harness adjuster release lever (in Red), while pulling the shoulder harness strap to loosen the harness strap (Fig. A).

Harness Strap Adjustment

Comfort Pads

You can adjust Comfort Pads to the favorable position by moving Velcro tape attached to the back of the Head-Support.

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Harness Strap

Press & hold

Harness Strap Release Lever

Shoulder Harness Strap

Harness Adjuster Strap

A

NOTE : Do not pull the comfort pad on the harness strap as it is fixed on the back. Pull and loosen the harness strap only.

Functions

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Shoulder Protector Wing

Optional A cce ssory

Sideway extension adjustment of Shoulder Protector Wing is available by Max.100 mm, 50 mm each rightward and leftward respectively (five positions / 10

mm each).

Press and hold the shoulder width adjuster button (in Yellow) on the back, while pulling the wing outward to desirable position, where the body of child is secure and comfortable.

Adjusting Shoulder Width

IMPORTANT :

When your child becomes big enough to use the Shoulder Protector Wings, you may purchase「Shoulder Protector Wing」for a larger child. You must contact and ask the distributor for the installation and adjustment of the set.

Functions

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ChestSection

Top level of the Chest-Support must be lower than throat area. Positioning the Chest-Support too high may risk your child choked.

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Adjusting Chest-Support

While pushing down the Chest-Support Height Adjuster lever (in Yellow) on the front of the child seat, adjust the height of Chest-Support to the appropriate position (Fig. A).

Fastening / Releasing Harness Buckle

1. Hold the harness buckle with one hand. Use the

other hand to insert buckle tongues into the harness

buckle (Fig.

B). Proper connection is confirmed

with a positive click after inserting each buckle

tongue.

2. Brace the rear of the harness buckle with one hand.

Press the release button and slide both tongues to

remove from the buckle (Fig. C).

WARNING !

Functions

Press & hold

Chest-Support Adjuster

Release Lever

A

B

C

BackrestSection

IMPORTANT :

・ Height of the Shoulder Harness Strap moves with

the height of the Backrest.

・ Level of the Shoulder Harness Strap must be at or

above the Child’s shoulders, parallel to level ground.

Backrest Extensions (50

mm / 100 mm)

Backrest Extensions (50 mm / 100 mm) are provided to fill the space exposed between the backrest and the seat when you extend to the Backrest.

Release locking by pulling the Backrest Release Strap on the back of the child seat, and while pulling the Strap, adjust height of the Backrest.

Adjusting Backrest Height

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Optional A cce ssory

Functions

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SeatSection

Rodded Seat Extension-Long

Legs shall be stretched out, and lower limbs are to be supported as well.

Rodded Seat Extension-Short

Knees are bent, and supporting up to femora.

Adjusting Seat Length

Release locking by pulling the Seat Extension Release Strap on the front of the child seat, and while pulling the Strap, adjust position of the Rodded Seat Extension.

When a child sits with knees bent, adjust the total seat length slightly shorter than the length from pelvis to rear knee of your child.

Optional A cce ssory

Seat Extensions (50

mm / 100 mm)

Seat Extensions (50 mm / 100 mm) are provided to fill the space exposed around the metal rods when you extend the Rodded Seat Extension and / or the Foot Rest.

Optional A cce ssory

Functions

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Supporting Table

Seat Angle Adjuster Mat (Triangle Mat)

Use to increase and adjust the height and the angle of front area of the child seat for better secure and stability of child’s seating.

Supporting Table is provided when we can expect better secure of the child’s upper limb by using it.

Optional A cce ssory

Foot Rest

Optional A cce ssory

Adjusting Seat Depth

Seat depth can be adjusted by max. 35mm by changing position of Seat Depth Adjuster Knob. Ask the distributor for adjustment and assistance.

(Short / Medium/ Long)

Three sizes of Foot Rest are provided to choose most appropriate one for your child. Release locking by pulling the Seat Extension Release Strap on the front of the child seat, and while pulling the Strap, adjust position of the Foot Rest. Vertical length of the Foot Rest is also adjustable by a spanner wrench.

A

sk the distributor for adjustment and assistance.

Following Pads and Cushions are provided as standard accessories. Attaching and Adjusting these pads and cushions can easily be done by Velcro for comfortable positioning to the child’s body seating.

Head Pillow

Use to realize most comfortable and secure head position in the Head-Support.

Body Balance Pads

Use to realize most stable secure of the child’s body balance in the child seat.

Seat Balance Pads

Use to realize most stable secure of the child’s body balance in the child seat.

Comfort Cushion

Use to realize most comfortable position in the child seat and prevent the child’s pelvis from slipping forward.

Pads and Cushions / Standard Accessories

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Head Pillow

Seat Balance Pads

Body Balance Pads

Comfort Cushion

Functions

Securing Your Child

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Once the child seat has been installed in the vehicle and adjustments have been made, follow these instructions to secure the child.

・ Loosen the harness by pressing the harness strap release

lever (in Red) on the front of the child seat, then pull the shoulder straps forward (Fig. A).

・ Unfasten the harness buckle by pressing the release button

and sliding the tongues out (Fig. B).

・

Move the harness straps to the side of the child seat (Fig. C).

・ Place the child in the child seat (Fig. D).

・ Position the harness straps around the child and fasten the

harness buckle. Proper connection is confirmed with a positive click after inserting each buckle tongue (Fig. E).

・ Gently pull up on the harness straps to tighten the lap

section, which should fit low on the child’s body (Fig. F).

・ Slowly pull the harness adjuster strap to tighten the

harness around the child (Fig. F).

・ Verify that the harness (5-point) is not twisted and child is

properly secured.

・ After you secured child with the harness (5-point) of the

child seat, fasten vehicle's lap shoulder (3-point) safety belt over the child seat routing through the belt path on the the shoulder and the lap belt guides (red plastic parts) at both sides of the child seat (Fig. G). Proper connection is confirmed with a positive click sound after inserting the buckle tongue of the vehicle's lap shoulder (3-point) safety belt into the buckle of the vehicle's seat.

・ The child's hip should be positioned as deep as possible

to firmly secure.

・ Verify that the vehicle's lap shoulder (3-point) safety belt is

not twisted or sagging, properly routed through the belt path and the belt guides of the child seat. It is necessary that the buckle of the vehicle's seat should be positioned lower than the belt guides of the child seat

to firmly secure the child.

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

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It is your RESPONSIBILITY to use Vehicle’s Safety Belts at the same time.

WARNING !

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It is NOT enough to secure a child only with (5-point) harness straps of the child

seat, and is required by law to always use the vehicle’s lap shoulder (3-point) safety

belt at the same time to secure a child seat and child.

Without using vehicle’s lap shoulder (3-point) safety belt could cause your child seat

not to perform as intended and risk your child Death or Serious Injury.

Figure A. below illustrates a lap shoulder (3-point) safety belt secures over the child

seat.

Belt

If you find the buckle of your vehicle's seat is higher positioned than the belt guides of the child seat, consult your dealer for support and solution.

・ Make sure that the vehicle's lap shoulder (3-point) safety belt is positioned not to

harm the face and/or the neck of the child.

・ It is required by law to use the vehicle's lap shoulder (3-point) safety belt at the

same time to secure a child seat and child.

・ Before every trip, make sure that the vehicle's lap shoulder (3-point) safety belt is

firmly fastened over the child seat, and the child is secure.

・ Verify that the Chest Support (Heart-shaped pad) is at the position that guarantees

the lap belt stays appropriately to hold the hip of the child as deep as possible.

If you feel insecure about appropriate positioning of your child and the child seat, do not hesitate to consult your dealer for support and solution.

Securing Your Child

When you recline the backrest, you must release and loosen the harness

straps first, then after reclining the backrest, re-tighten the harness

again.

Reclining the back without loosening the harness may cause pushing

and / or choking your child body.

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IMPORTANT :

・ Always pull on the harness after securing the child to ensure the buckle

tongues are secure in the harness buckle.

・ Always park your car at the safe place when you make any adjustments to

child seat including reclining the car seat. Adjusting and / or handling child seat during driving could risk both you and your child for DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY.

・ During driving, child seat shall be used at the position as upright as

possible. Too much reclined position could cause your child seat not to perform as intended in a collision.

WARNING !

!

Securing Your Child

re-tighten

reclining

loosen

Care and Maintenance

Cover Removal

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Do not try to remove or replace the cover by yourself as it is complicated and needs equipments. Ask the distributor for removal or replacement of the cover. Do not take apart or attempt to take apart the harness. Never remove the buckle tongues from the harness. They cannot be reattached after removal. If reassembled incorrectly, the child seat may not perform as intended.

Cleaning the Cover, Pillow and Pads

For the Cover, SPONGE CLEAN using cold water and mild soap. TOWEL DRY. For the Pillow and Pads and Cushions, HAND WASH using cold water and mild soap. LINE or LIE FLAT DRY to prevent them from shrinking. Do not Bleach, machine wash, machine dry or iron. To keep them clean is important but washing may damage those fabrics. When you find damages on fabric, it is time to replace it. And periodical replacement is recommended.

A

Click Sound of the Harness Buckle

If a child eats and drinks while in the child seat, the harness buckle may need to be periodically checked of its performance. If a positive click is not heard, it is time to replace the harness buckle. Ask the distributor for replacement of the harness buckle.

The Harness and The Straps

Do not take apart or attempt to take apart the harness and the straps from the child seat. Never remove the buckles and / or the buckle tongues from the harness or the straps. They cannot be reattached after removal. If reassembled incorrectly, the child seat may not perform as intended.

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Product Dimensions

460 380

420 260

420

250

520

35

250

35

Overall Width 420 mm

( with the Shoulder Protector Wing Set ) （

460〜560 mm )

Seat Depth 250〜410 mm

Seat Width

260 mm

Extendable Backrest Height 520〜645 mm

( with the Shoulder Protector Wing Set ) ( 670〜795 mm )

Product Weight 8.7 kg

(with the Shoulder Protector Wing )（10.5 ｋｇ）

Target User Weight 10〜49 kg

Target User Age

2〜15 years

450

670

300

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Warranty

LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

This product is warranted against defective materials and workmanship for one year from the date of original purchase. Proof of purchase is required.

To make a claim under this warranty, contact the authorized distributor or the retailer whom you purchased this product from. Proof of purchase is required.

WARRANTY LIMITATIONS

This warranty does not include damages which arise from negligence, misuse or use not in accordance with the product instruction. The use of non-CARROT-Ⅲ’s covers, inserts, toys, accessories, or tightening devices is not approved. Their use could cause this child seat to fail Safety Standard, ECE regulation No.16, or not to perform as intended in a crash. Their use automatically voids this warranty.

LIMITATION OF DAMAGES

The warranty set forth above is exclusive and in lieu of all others, oral or written, express or implied. In no event will the manufacturer, the distributors, or the retailers selling this product, be liable for any damages, including incidental or consequential damages, arising out of the use or inability to use this product.

Warranty

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LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

Product Model Number : CARROT‐Ⅲ

Your Name:

Your Street Address:

City: State:

Zip Code Country:

E-mail Address:

Telephone Number:

Date of Purchase:

Distributor

General Agency

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Your enthusiastic distributor is

Phone +64 3 307 9790 Fax +64 3 307 2820 solutions@medifab.com

www.medifab.com

Australian Head Oce 26 Pardoe Street East Devonport, TAS 7310 Call 1300 543 343

New Zealand Head Oce 32 Detroit Drive Rolleston 7675 Call 0800 543 343

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