Mother's Choice harmony Instruction Manual

Mother's Choice harmony Instruction Manual

Convertible car seat, from 0 months to 4 years
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INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
Illustrations and designs may vary.
IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE
PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT.
motherschoice.com.au
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Suitability
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Rearward-facing
Forward-facing
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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Illustrations and designs may vary. IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT. motherschoice.com.au Suitability Rearward-facing Forward-facing Service...
  • Page 2: Quick Start Installation

    REARWARD-FACING USING SEATBELT NEWBORN UP TO 12 MONTHS, APPROX. RECLINE SETTING 4 PUSH PULL CLICK ATTACH TOP TETHER Tighten till slack is removed Mother’s Choice Harmony convertible car seat...
  • Page 3 FORWARD-FACING USING SEATBELT 12 MONTHS UP TO 4 YEARS, APPROX. SELECT RECLINE 1,2 or 3 SASH CLICK PULL SLACK PUSH ATTACH TOP TETHER Tighten till slack is removed Mother’s Choice Harmony convertible car seat...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Forward-facing installation The next car seat for your child CARE AND MAINTENANCE 27-28 Buckle maintenance Fabric care instructions Removing and fitting the seat trim 30-31 Removing and fitting accessories CONTACTS Warranty Notes 35-36 Customer service Mother’s Choice Harmony convertible car seat...
  • Page 5: Before You Start

    Call our Customer Service Team: 1300 809 526 Monday to Friday (8:30am - 5:00pm AEST) or send an email: customerservice@dorel.com.au www.motherschoice.com.au mother’s choice Mother’s Choice Harmony convertible car seat...
  • Page 6: Warnings

    • 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 Mother’s Choice Harmony convertible car seat...
  • Page 7 • Care and attention be given to ventilation and shading of the occupant. • TO BE USED WITH A LAP-SASH/LAP-ONLY SEATBELT IN THE FRONT / BACK OF MOST CARS WITH FORWARD FACING SEATS. Mother’s Choice Harmony convertible car seat...
  • Page 8 For approved aftermarket accessories please refer to page 11. • Please contact Dorel Australia Customer Service with any questions or concerns. Mother’s Choice Harmony convertible car seat...
  • Page 9: Rearward-Facing Vehicle Position

    Children are safer when properly restrained in rear vehicle seating positions. Whenever possible, secure the infant seat in the centre position of the seat directly behind the front seats. CORRECT USE CORRECT USE 560mm 560mm Mother’s Choice Harmony convertible car seat...
  • Page 10: Forward-Facing Vehicle Position

    Correct Forward-Facing Vehicle Position CORRECT USE CORRECT USE INCORRECT USE WARNING IMPROPER PLACEMENT OF THE SAFETY SEAT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY DEATH. Mother’s Choice Harmony convertible car seat...
  • Page 11: Anchor Fitting Locations

    Extension straps 300mm Extension straps 600mm ref no. 015057 ref no. 015058 Anchor bolt kit ref no. 014400 Belt converter ref no. 015059 Mother’s Choice Harmony convertible car seat...
  • Page 12: Installation

    NO SLACK IN THE TOP LIE FLAT ON THE STRAP AND THE ATTACH- ANCHORAGE FITTING. MENT CLIP IS UPRIGHT IN THE ANCHORAGE FITTING. FIGURE 1 ANCHORAGES IN VERTICAL PANEL AT REAR OF VEHICLE FIGURE 2 FLOOR MOUNTED ANCHORAGES Mother’s Choice Harmony convertible car seat...
  • Page 13: Anchorage Fitting Installation

    Vehicle metal structure upper anchorage point, and for the correct attachment bolt length and use of spacers. Reinforcing washer In New Zealand, consult the agent for the Lock washer vehicle. Mother’s Choice Harmony convertible car seat...
  • Page 14 LINES, FUEL TANKS, ELECTRICAL WIRING, OR RADIO SPEAKERS. WEBBING STRAPS MUST BE PROTECTED FROM SHARP CORNERS AND EDGES. • THE ANCHOR FITTING MUST BE USED ONLY AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. IT MUST NOT BE HOOKED ONTO ANY OTHER OBJECT. Mother’s Choice Harmony convertible car seat...
  • Page 15: Seat Angle

    • Ensure that any blanket or other covering may only be placed over the harness after the harness is adjusted firmly. • The infant’s legs and arms are not to be bounded or wrapped together. Mother’s Choice Harmony convertible car seat...
  • Page 16: Components List

    Belt Path Opening (both sides) Seat Insert Adjuster Strap Belt Mates (x2) Seat Base Harness (under belt mate) Base Recline Adjuster Buckle (under crotch buckle pad) Crotch buckle pad Centre Front Adjuster (under cover) Mother’s Choice Harmony convertible car seat...
  • Page 17 BELT PATH BELT PATH Top Tether Strap Adjuster Harness Straps Top Tether Strap Splitter Plate Anchor Kit Recline Indicator Top Tether / Instruction Manual Rearward-Facing Belt Path storage pocket Forward-Facing Belt Path Harness Slots Mother’s Choice Harmony convertible car seat...
  • Page 18: Shoulder Height Markers

    LOWER HEIGHT MARKER Lower Shoulder Height Marker For newborn use up to approx 12 months old or when the child’s shoulders reach the shoulder height marker at which point you must turn the seat forward-facing. Mother’s Choice Harmony convertible car seat...
  • Page 19 (booster seat) when they reach the top shoulder height marker. NOTE: • If the baby’s neck muscles are unable to support their head, then the child should remain rear facing. Mother’s Choice Harmony convertible car seat...
  • Page 20: Rearward-Facing

    The shoulder straps must be in Child’s shoulders the slots which are nearest to the child’s shoulders, but not more than Strap cannot be more than 25 mm below the child’s shoulders. 25mm below Mother’s Choice Harmony convertible car seat...
  • Page 21: Adjusting Harness And Seat Configurations

    Never use Position 4 for forward-facing. SQUEEZE LEVER WARNINGS • Always adjust the height of the shoulder straps as the child grows. • Failure to fasten and tighten the harness system correctly can result in serious injury or death. Mother’s Choice Harmony convertible car seat...
  • Page 22: Buckle Fastening And Operation

    3. Insert the second buckle tongue as shown. Now listen for a “click!”. CLICK 4. Remember to always pull up on the harness straps to make sure buckle is locked tightly. WARNING DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR. Mother’s Choice Harmony convertible car seat...
  • Page 23: Adjusting Top Tether Strap

    When not in use, fold hanging tether strap and place in storage pocket provided. CAUTION: CHILDREN CAN BE INJURED OR RESTRAINTS AND TOP TETHER STRAP DAMAGED BY UNSECURED CARGO IN A COLLISION. SECURE OR REMOVE HAZARDOUS CARGO BEFORE USING THIS CHILD RESTRAINT. Mother’s Choice Harmony convertible car seat...
  • Page 24: Rearward-Facing Installation

    NOTE: There is an option to install seat using seat belt with accessory locking clip. Please see instructions provided with locking clip for installati WARNING DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR. Mother’s Choice Harmony convertible car seat...
  • Page 25: Forward-Facing Installation

    DO NOT USE SEAT BELT EXTENDERS. NOTE: There is an option to install seat using seat belt with accessory locking clip. Please see instructions provided with locking clip for installation. Mother’s Choice Harmony convertible car seat...
  • Page 26: The Next Car Seat For Your Child

    (approximately 8 to 10 years of age). Can also be used with child harness that is approved for use with this booster seat. for more information, visit: www.motherschoice.com.au Mother’s Choice Harmony convertible car seat...
  • Page 27: Buckle Maintenance

    Metal Plate to loosen (Figure 1c), repeat on the other side. 4. Push the metal plates through the top opening to release crotch buckle for cleaning (Figure 1d). Mother’s Choice Harmony convertible car seat...
  • Page 28 If the buckle does not return to original working order, contact Dorel Australia Customer Service on 1300 809 526. • If you are a New Zealand customer, please contact IGC Dorel New Zealand Customer Service on 0800 628 000. Mother’s Choice Harmony convertible car seat...
  • Page 29: Fabric Care Instructions

    NOTE: ENSURE HARNESS IS NOT TWISTED Take extra care to be sure the harness is reinstalled correctly and the shoulder straps are of equal height through both the trim and the harness slots of the seat. Mother’s Choice Harmony convertible car seat...
  • Page 30 (Figure 4a) and fasten the velcro tabs firmly at rear of seat (Figure 4b). The headrest insert is only for use when child is in rearward-facing mode. VELCRO TABS Mother’s Choice Harmony convertible car seat...
  • Page 31 Feed the buckle through the opening slot in the seat insert and fasten buckle assembly. WARNING VERY IMPORTANT: Only replace the cover with a manufacturer’s supplied replacement cover with identical shoulder height markers or a replacement cover meeting AS/NZS 8005. Mother’s Choice Harmony convertible car seat...
  • Page 32: Warranty

    IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL Australian IN THE POCKET PROVIDED AT THE REAR OF Standard THE SEAT. AS/NZS 1754 Lic 40071 SAI Global Mother’s Choice Harmony convertible car seat...
  • Page 33: Notes

    Notes Mother’s Choice Harmony convertible car seat...
  • Page 34 Notes Mother’s Choice Harmony convertible car seat...
  • Page 35: Customer Service

    • Confirmation of ownership - provides a record in case of product loss or theft. • Improved product development - helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. to prevent loss or fading, please attach your receipt here: Mother’s Choice Harmony convertible car seat...
  • Page 36 DOREL AUSTRALIA PTY LTD 655-685 Somerville Road Sunshine West Victoria 3020 Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Fri Email: customerservice@dorel.com.au Phone: 1300 809 526 (toll free) IGC DOREL NEW ZEALAND LTD 14 Sir William Avenue East Tamaki Auckland 2013 Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Mon-Fri Email: customerservice@dorel.co.nz Phone: 0800 628 000 (toll free)

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