Instruction Manual Booster seat Model: SIL 2010 & SIL AIR 2010 Illustrations are representative only. Design and style may vary. IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT
Before You Start Thank you for purchasing this child seat. This product is suitable for toddlers and older children. We welcome you as a valued customer, and trust that your child will enjoy many years of comfort and safety. No child restraint can guarantee absolute protection from a crash. However proper use of this restraint may reduce the risk of injury or death! Table of Contents Page 2-3 Warnings Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page 4 Warnings To Parents And Other Users 5-8 Anchorage Fitting Installation 9 Correct vehicle position 10 Car belt installation 11 Booster Seat Parts List 12 Shoulder Marker Height 13 Tether Strap Adjustement And Installation 14 Preparation For Use 15 Using The Safety Seat 16 The next seat for your child Page 17-18 Care And Maintenance 1
WARNING IMPORTANT: RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DETAIL THE SAFE USE, FITMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SEAT. PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND ENSURE THAT THEY ARE FOLLOWED AT ALL TIMES. NO SAFETY SEAT CAN GUARANTEE PROTECTION FROM INJURY HOWEVER, PROPER USE OF THIS SEAT REDUCES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOUR CHILD. THIS RESTRAINT MUST BE ATTACHED TO A CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE POINT IN THE CAR. REFER TO CAR OWNER S HANDBOOK FOR LOCATION OF ANCHORAGE POINTS. REFER TO A CHILD RESTRAINT FITTING STATION IF NO ANCHORAGE POINTS ARE IN THE MOTOR CAR. Follow the manufacturer s instructions at all times. Use the restraint exactly as shown in the instructions. To be used with a lap-sash seatbelt by children whose shoulders are above the lower shoulder height marker with head restraint in lowest position (approximately 4 years of age) until their shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker with head restraint in highest position (approximately 6 to 8 years of age). Continue to use this child restraint until the child reaches this limit. Children are safest in a booster seat until their shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker of the booster seat. Do not use this restraint until child s shoulders are above the lower shoulder height marker with the head restraint in the lowest position. Just using a seatbelt is not recommended for children that have outgrown this seat. Use a larger booster seat. 2
WARNING Ensure the belt webbing is not twisted. DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR. Do not alter or modify this restraint. Repairs must only be done by the manufacturer or agent. Do not allow the restraint to come into contact with polishes, oils, bleach and other chemicals. Destroy the restraint if it has been in a severe crash, even if no damage is visible. FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS SAFETY SEAT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN A SHARP TURN, SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH. THIS RESTRAINT MUST BE USED IN CAR WITH FORWARD FACING SEATS WITH A LAP-SASH SEATBELT. THIS BOOSTER SEAT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE WITH A CHILD HARNESS. THIS RESTRAINT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE WHERE THE ANCHORAGE STRAP MAY FALL INTO A SPLIT IN THE SEAT BACK (E.G. HATCHBACK OR WAGON). DO NOT USE THIS RESTRAINT WITHOUT THE COVER. Contact IGC Dorel (Australia) for genuine replacement part on 1300 809 526 Seat belt extenders should not be used if the seatbelt is not long enough to secure the child restraint.. The lap part of the seatbelt must be firmly across the thighs and the sash straps fitted diagonally across the chest and on the shoulder. WARNING: Straps may be damaged by unsecured cargo in a collision. Secure or remove hazardous cargo before using this strap. Hatchback or wagon: Do not use the child restraint where this strap may fall into a split in the seat back. Always attach hook and remove slack. Supervision of children is needed because they may be able to undo buckles. 3
WARNING TO PARENTS AND OTHER USERS DO NOT MODIFY YOUR BOOSTER SEAT or use any accessories or parts supplied by other manufactuer s. NEVER USE SAFETY SEAT IF IT HAS DAMAGED OR MISSING PARTS. DO NOT use a cut, frayed or damaged vehicle seat belt. THE SAFETY SEAT CAN BECOME VERY HOT IF LEFT IN THE SUN. Contact with these parts can burn your child s skin. Always lightly touch the surface of any metal or plastic parts to check their temperature BEFORE putting your child in the Booster Seat. NEVER GIVE THIS SAFETY SEAT to someone else without also giving them this manual. ALWAYS ENSURE THAT BOOSTER SEAT HAS TETHER STRAP ATTACHED, AND THE VEHICLE S SEAT BELTS ARE USED TO SECURE THE BOOSTER SEAT TO THE VEHICLE EVEN WHEN NO CHILD IS IN THE SEAT. According to accident statistics, CHILDREN ARE SAFER WHEN PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN REAR VEHICLE SEATING POSITIONS RATHER THAN FRONT SEATING POSITIONS. 4
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ANCHORAGE FITTING INSTALLATION Read and follow all of the installation instructions for maximum protection. If you have any questions regarding the installation or use of this restraint, please contact IGC Dorel or agent, or a child restraint fitting station authorised by the relevant transport authority, or in New Zealand, to consult the agent for the vehicle. WARNING Do not modify or alter this restraint in any way. Use only IGC Dorel recommended parts and accessories. Protect all webbing from possible damage by sharp edges and corners. Check your vehicle owner s handbook for the location of correct anchorage points and possible need for spacers. If a suitable anchorage point cannot be found, contact a child restraint fitting station for recommendations about your vehicle. Some vehicles may have anchor points which are recessed below the vehicle trim, spacers are supplied to raise the anchor point if required. Extension straps and extra fittings are available from various stores. Seat belt extenders should not be used if the seat belt is not long enough to secure the child. 5
IMPORTANT Child restraints must be used correctly to provide proper protection for your child. The new type of clip anchorage system on child restraint must be used in the correct way. Be especially careful to use the clip in the following way. RIGHT Make sure there is no slack in the top strap and the attachment clip is upright in the anchorage fitting. WRONG The clip must not lie flat on the anchorage fitting. FLOOR MOUNTED ANCHORAGES ANCHORAGES IN VERTICAL PANEL AT REAR OF VEHICLE 6
ANCHORAGE FITTING INSTALLATION (continue) If the car is fitted with a child restraint anchorage point. Locate the anchorage points behind the rear seating position (consult the car owner s handbook for the location of the anchorage point). Remove the thread plug from the parcel shelf / floor/ roof and install the attachment bolt as shown in Fig 1. WARNING CAUTION: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE ATTACHMENT BOLT. MAXIMUM TORQUE 20 Newton Metre. Anchor Bolt Lock Washer Anchor Fitting Spacers (if required) Vehicle Trim Front of vehicle Fig 1 Vehicle Metal Structure If the car is not fitted with a child restraint anchorage point. For sedans only Drill a 9mm diameter hole in the parcel shelf on the centre line of the seating position as shown in Fig 2 (page 8). Install the anchor bolt as shown in Fig 3 (page 8). For vehicles other than sedans In Australia, consult your nearest child restraint fitting station or traffic authority for vehicle inspection to find the best, correct position for the placement of anchorage point, and for the correct attachment bolt length and use of spacers. In New Zealand, consult the agent for the vehicle. WARNING CHILD RESTRAINTS MUST NOT BE ATTACHED TO UNSOUND METAL OR TO WOOD OR SYNTHETIC STRUCTURES. WHEN DRILLING THE 9MM HOLE DO NOT DRILL THROUGH FUEL LINES, FUEL TANKS, ELECTRICAL WIRING, OR RADIO SPEAKERS. WEBBING STRAPS MUST BE PROTECTED FROM SHARP CORNERS AND EDGES. THE ANCHOR FITTINGS MUST BE USED ONLY AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. IT MUST NOT BE HOOKED ONTO ANY OTHER OBJECT. 7
Centre-line of seating position Fig 3 Spacers (if required) Vehicle Trim Reinforcing Washer Anchor Bolt Anchor Fitting Vehicle Metal Structure Lock Washer Securing Nut Front of vehicle Fig 2 Front of vehicle VEHICLE SEAT LOCATION WARNING IMPROPER PLACEMENT OF THE SAFETY SEAT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Some seating positions in your vehicle may NOT be safe for this safety seat. Some vehicles do not have any seating positions that can be used safely with the seat. If you are not sure where to place the Booster Seat in your vehicle, consult your vehicle s owner s handbook. 8
CORRECT VEHICLE POSITION CORRECT USE CORRECT USE INCORRECT USE 9
CAR BELT INSTALLATION WARNING Correct and Safe Positioning Use only the vehicle s lap-sash seat belt when restraining the child in the Booster seat. CORRECT Incorrect Positioning NEVER use a vehicle s lap-only belt across front of the child and Booster Seat. It WILL NOT restrain your child s shoulders in the event of an acident and could result in serious injury. WARNING INCORRECT FAILURE TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR CHILD AND THE SAFETY SEAT IN YOUR VEHICLE INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A SHARP TURN, SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH. 10
BOOSTER SEAT PARTS LIST Carry Handle (Under trim) Adjustable Headrest Vehicle Shoulder Belt Guide Seat Back Booster seat belt path Booster seat belt path Seat Base Booster seat belt path Booster seat belt path Headrest Height adjustment lock (RED) Tether Strap Instruction Manual Pocket / Booklet Note: Please store excess webbing in the rear pocket Anchorage Fitting Hook 11
SHOULDER MARKER HEIGHT LABEL 1 LABEL 2 SHOULDERS BELOW THIS LINE WHEN HEADREST AT HIGHEST POSITION LABEL 1 SHOULDERS ABOVE THIS LINE WHEN HEADREST AT LOWEST POSITION LABEL 2 The booster seat is unsuitable for the occupant when the shoulders are below the lower marker (label 2) or above the upper marker (label 1). The child needs to be moved into the next form of restraint when they reach the top shoulder height marker. 12
TETHER STRAP ADJUSTMENT AND INSTALLATION Button Adjust anchorage strap and remove slack. Pull loose end of strap to tighten. Press on the adjuster button with thumb and pull strap back through to loosen anchorage strap using strap which is attached to the seat. Place one Knee in child restraint, attach hook to anchor in vehicle. Push down firmly and tighten top anchorage strap by pulling free end of strap. To lengthen push button in. Ensuring the base of the seat is not lifted from the car seat. 13
PREPARATION FOR USE Adjusting Lap & Shoulder Belt Position the lap belt across the child s lap. Place the shoulder belt over the child s chest and into the seat Shoulder Belt Guide in the headrest. Buckle-up the seat belt. Remove slack. Adjusting the Headrest Height The Booster Seat is fitted with headrest Height Adjustment Lock which is RED in colour. Pushing it in unlocks the headrest to move it up or down into the desired height position. 5 Height positions are available. CORRECT INCORRECT INCORRECT WARNING : A sash belt under the arm or behind the back is dangerous. 14
USING THE SAFETY SEAT Securing Your Child In Vehicle Place the Booster Seat firmly against the back of a forward facing vehicle seat equipped with a lap and shoulder belt only. (See illustration). DO NOT place the Booster Seat in a vehicle without the tether strap attached to the vehicle s anchor fitting. Refer to page 13. Have your child sit in the safety seat with their back flat against its back. Position the sash belt through the shoulder belt guide in the headrest. The lap belt portion MUST be positioned low on the hips, Fasten buckle and pull up on shoulder belt to tighten. The vehicle s seat belts MUST NOT be twisted. Correct Shoulder Position To ensure the correct head support height is obtained, the bottom of the headrest MUST be even or slightly higher with the top of child s shoulders as illustrated. NOTE : If the vehicle seat belt lays across child s neck or face, then readjust the headrest height. CAUTION! In the event of a crash, a seat belt across the child s throat could cause a strangulation hazard. 15
THE NEXT SEAT FOR YOUR CHILD LABEL 1 HEADREST AT HIGHEST POSITION SHOULDERS BELOW THIS LINE WHEN HEADREST AT HIGHEST POSITION LABEL 1 The booster seat is unsuitable for the occupant when the shoulders are above the upper marker (LABEL 1). The child needs to be moved into the next form of child restraint (a bigger booster seat or a child harness) when they reach the top shoulder height marker. NOTE: This illustration is representative only. Design and style may vary. CHILD HARNESS From 8 to 10 years of age BOOSTER SEAT Approx 4 to 10 years of age 16
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Fitting and removing the covers Headrest cover: Adjust the booster seat headrest to its highest position. Separate velcro and remove cover. Main body cover: Separate velcro at the back of the seat spine. Pull off the elastics around the armrest and remove cover off the seat. The seat covers can be machine washed in lukewarm water on the Delicate cycle. Tumble dry for 10-15 minutes on low heat. DO NOT BLEACH DO NOT DRY CLEAN DO NOT IRON Once they are fully dry, they should be refitted in the following sequence. Fitting the headrest cover Extend the booster seat headrest to its highest position then fit the headrest cover (pull on cover) by stretching it over the headrest. Elastic Strap * Style and design may vary for the trim. Fitting the main body cover Starting at the shoulders, place the trim on and fasten the velcro at the back. Next, on each side of the trim you will see elastics, these elastics need to be threaded around the armrest and attached. Last step, pull cover over base. 17
CARE AND MAINTENANCE CLEANING METAL AND PLASTIC PARTS - Sponge clean with mild soap and cool water. NEVER clean with ammonia or bleach based, or spirit-type cleaners. DO NOT USE THIS SAFETY SEAT WITHOUT ITS COVER FROM TIME TO TIME CHECK THE SEAT for worn parts, torn material and stitching. If damage is found, DO NOT try to modify the safety seat. Replace the safety seat. IMPORTANT - Only genuine replacement parts supplied by IGC Dorel Pty Ltd can be used on the SILHOUETTE Booster Seat. VERY IMPORTANT: Only use this child restraint with the cover supplied or a manufacturer-authorized replacement cover with identical shoulder height markers. 18
IGC Dorel Pty Ltd warrants your new product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 5 years on the seat & 1 year on the trim, from the date of purchase, provided that the product is used in accordance with accompanying recommendations or instructions where provided. The benefit of this warranty is in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law and to other rights and remedies of the consumer under a law in relation to the goods or services to which the warranty relates. IGC Dorel Pty Ltd will provide you with your choice of a refund, repair or exchange (where possible) for this product if it becomes defective within the warranty period. IGC Dorel Pty Ltd will bear the reasonable expense of claiming the warranty. This warranty will no longer apply where the defect is a result of alteration, accident, misuse, abuse or neglect. Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase and contact our Customer Service Centre on Ph: 1300 809 526 or alternatively, via our website at www.igcdorel.com.au for any difficulties with your product. Warranty claims and claims for expense incurred in returning this product can be addressed to our Customer Service Centre at 655-685 Somerville Road, West Sunshine VIC 3020. Hours: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday. For New Zealand please contact Customer Service Centre, 14 Sir William Avenue, East Tamaki, Auckland, 2013. Auckland: (09) 274 1040 NZ wide: 0800 628 000 (Toll Free). Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL IN THE POCKET PROVIDED AT THE REAR OF THE SEAT. Australian Standard AS/NZS 1754 Lic 1491 SAI Global Ref # 011720 A 03/12