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Carrot 3000 Car Seat Therapist and Carer manual 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 Please Read Before Use...
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CARROT-Ⅲ The Child Restraint System for Special Needs Instruction Manual Read carefully all the instructions before use. When not in use, store in the pocket on the back for future use.
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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 –...
WARNING ! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur: ・ 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.
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WARNING ! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur: 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.
Safety Information Important Notes ・ 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.
Safety Information ・ Do not allow children to play with this or any child seat. ・ This child seat is recommended to be used in the upright position. Certification This child seat system conforms to European Safety Standard, ECE R44 / 04 (ClassⅡ&Ⅲ).
Installation Standard Installation Fixing Strap Installation Installation using fixing straps provided at the upper and lower parts of the child seat. 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.
Functions Head Section Head-Support Depth Adjustment 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 Adjust ; Pull out the Head-Support from the main body, and remove screws on each side at the bottom (Fig.
Functions Shoulder Section Harness Strap Shoulder Harness Strap Adjustment Harness Strap 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 Harness the shoulder harness strap to loosen the harness Adjuster Strap...
Functions Shoulder Protector Wing Optional Accessory Adjusting Shoulder Width 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.
Functions Chest Section WARNING ! Top level of the Chest-Support must be lower than throat area. Positioning the Chest-Support too high may risk your child choked. Adjusting Chest-Support Press & hold 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.
Functions 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. Adjusting Backrest Height 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.
Functions Seat Section 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. 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.
Functions 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. Foot Rest Optional Accessory (Short / Medium / Long) Three sizes of Foot Rest are provided to choose most appropriate one for your child.
Functions Pads and Cushions / Standard Accessories 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.
Securing Your Child 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.
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Securing Your Child 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.
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Securing Your Child 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.
Care and Maintenance Cover Removal 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.
Product Dimensions Overall Width 420 mm ( with the Shoulder Protector Wing Set ) ( 460〜560 mm ) Seat Depth 250〜410 mm Product Weight 8.7 kg Seat Width 260 mm (with the Shoulder Protector Wing )(10.5 kg) Target User Weight 10〜49 kg Extendable Backrest Height 520〜645 mm Target User Age 2〜15 years...
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.
Warranty LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY : CARROT‐Ⅲ Product Model Number Your Name: Your Street Address: City: State: Zip Code Country: Telephone Number: E-mail Address: Date of Purchase: Distributor General Agency...
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Your enthusiastic distributor is New Zealand Head Office Phone +64 3 307 9790 Australian Head Office +64 3 307 2820 32 Detroit Drive 26 Pardoe Street solutions@medifab.com Rolleston 7675 East Devonport, TAS 7310 Call 0800 543 343 Call 1300 543 343 www.medifab.com...
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