Herni TABLE OF CONTENTS I. General information Page Introduction Purpose and indication Relevant information Declaration of conformity Warranty Service and repair Practical instructions II. Safety instructions & Installation in the car Parts of the HERO-XL Safety instructions Usage in the car Info lower tether ancorages Installing lower tether anchorage straps Installation in the car...
. Please ensure that the instructions for use remain with the product and are therefore available to everyone who use the seat. Yours, HERNIK GmbH 1.2 Purpose and indication The HERO-XL was developed for transporting children with special needs in the car.
2. Adaptation module with accessories, which offers the possibility to equip the car seat according to individual needs. Please observe the instructions for use from HERNIK GmbH. 1.4 Declaration of conformity HERNIK GmbH declares in sole responsibility that car seat " HERO-XL " complies with the Essential Re...
• Do not leave your child in the car seat unattended. • Please do not make any alterations or additions to the device. • Please follow closely the installation instructions provided by HERNIK. • The instructions should be kept for it‘s life period or in the vehicle handbook in the case of built-in restraints.
Herni II. Safety instructions & Installation in the car 2.3 Usage in the car The HERO-XL car seat can only be installed rear-facing. It will fit in most, but not all seating positions. Please refer to the owner's manual of your vehicle for information on vehicle seats approved for use with child restraint systems in accordance with R16.
Herni II. Safety instructions & Installation in the car 2.5 Installing lower tether anchorage straps see page 10 Fig. 1 Fig. 2 If your vehicle has no suitable pre-installed lower tether anchorages (Fig. 1), HERO- XL comes with lower tether anchorage straps that can be installed in your vehicle (Fig.
Page 10
Herni II. Safety instructions & Installation in the car Anchorage strap routing options: alt. Route the strap around the edge of the pre-installed anchorage (use this method only if the pre-installed anchorages do not fit with the lower tethers directly). alt.
Herni II. Safety instructions & Installation in the car 2.6 Installation in the car Unzip the zipper and open the belt clamp lid (O). Place the HERO-XL on the vehicle seat with the back of the car seat facing the front of the vehicle.
Page 12
Herni II. Safety instructions & Installation in the car 2.6 Installation in the car Pull out the lower tethers (M) from the car seat and connect them to the lower tether anchorages in your vehicle, see section about lower tether anchorages in this manual for more information.
Page 13
Herni II. Safety instructions & Installation in the car 2.6 Installation in the car Pull out the support leg (P) from the car seat. Push the support leg button (Q) and pull the support leg (P) downwards until it is in contact with the vehicle floor. Let go of the support leg button (Q) and lift the car seat upwards to further extend the support leg (P) until you hear a click.
Herni III. Handling and functions of the basic seat 3.1 Restraining your child Before restraining your child in the HERO-XL car seat, make sure you have the correct inlay installed in the seat. The HERO-XL is designed to grow with your child and to ensure a comfortable and safe fit for the children.
Page 15
Herni III. Handling and functions of the basic seat 3.1 Restraining your child 9) Unlock the harness buckle by pressing the buckle release button (C) and place the straps outside of the seat. 10) Place your child in the seat and place the shoulder straps (R) over your child’s shoulder.
Page 16
Herni III. Handling and functions of the basic seat 2.7 Restraining your child 11) Pull on the shoulder straps (R) to tighten the harness over your child’s hips. While keeping tension in the shoulder straps (R), pull the harness tension strap (F) straight from the car seat until the harness is tightened enough, you should not be able to fit more than one finger between the shoulder straps (R) and your child’s shoulders.
Herni III. Handling and functions of the basic seat 3.2 Adjusting the headrest The HERO-XL is equipped with an automatic headrest (A) that will ensure the headrest (A) always is in the best position for your child. When the harness is being tightened, the headrest (A) will lower itself to the correct height and automatically lock in position.
Herni III. Handling and functions of the basic seat 3.3 Removing car seat from vehicle 1) Unzip the zipper and open the belt clamp lid (O). Unlock the vehicle seat belt by pressing the red button on the seat belt buckle.
(A). 3.4 Maintenance & Product care Only use original HERNIK seat covers. The seat cover is an integral part of the child seat and fulfills important functions to ensure the proper functioning of the system. Replacement seat covers are available from your dealer.
Herni IV. Using the optional accessories 4.1 Lateral supports lateral supports help your child stabilize the upper body when trunk control is limited. The laterals are attached by means of a Velcro connection on a specially bolted mounting plate. They can be loosened with light force. If you have found an optimal position, the laterals should be re-fixed with pressure in the direction of the back with a slight turn.
Herni IV. Using the optional accessories 4.3 Security tray The security tray enables your child to put their arms down and thus stabilise their upper body. It has Velcro on the underside to ensure a firm fit. To fit it, the table must be lifted at the front and clamped into the slot between the back and seat sections.
Herni V. Guarantee HERNIK products are designed and manufactured in accordance with strict quality standards. If, in exceptional circumstances, you have cause for complaint, HERNIK GmbH guarantee in accordance with the terms and conditions of delivery: • 24 months warranty on all solid parts, from date of delivery.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the HERO XL and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers