Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto 8483 del fabbricante Graco
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OWNER'S MANUAL Models 8482 & 8483 Car Seat/ Booster Seat Even if using this car seat seems easy to figure out on your own, it is very important to read this manual. Y our child’s safety depends on you installing and using this car seat correctly .
2 1. W arnings to Parents and Other Users . . . . . . . .4 2. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10 2.1 About Y our Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 2.2 About Using this Car Seat in Y our V ehicle . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Our goal is to make every pr oduct the best it can be! W e are also committed to supporting our products after purchase. If you would like to speak to Graco about your product, please call our Customer Service Department at 1-888-224-6549 or visit our Internet website at www .
4 1. W arnings to Parents and Other Users DO NOT install or use this car seat until you read and understand the instructions in this manual and in your vehicle owner’s manual. DO NOT let others install or use the car seat unless they understand how to use it.
5 2. Important Safety Information No car seat can guarantee protection from injury . However , proper use of this car seat reduces the risk of serious injury or death to your child. 2.1 About Y our Child Instructions for the use of this car seat and your vehicle’s seat belt dif fer greatly depending on the size of your child.
6 Y our child should use the built-in harness if: child weighs from 20 to 40 lbs. (9 to 18 kg), and is between 27 and 40 inches (69 and 102 cm) in height, AND child is at least one year old and can sit upright unassisted, AND child’s shoulders are below top harness slots.
7 Y our child should use the VEHICLE shoulder and lap belts BUT NOT the built-in harness if: child weighs from 30 to 80 lbs. (14 to 36 kg), and is between 35 and 54 inches (89 and 138 cm) in height, AND child’s shoulders are above top harness slots, AND child’s ears are below top of booster seat.
8 2.2 About Using this Car Seat in Y our V ehicle YOUR CHILD CAN BE INJURED in a vehicle even if you are not in a crash. Common events such as sudden braking and sharp turns can injure your child if the car seat is not properly installed or if your child is not properly secured in the car seat.
9 THIS RESTRAINT is certified for use in Motor V ehicles. It is certified for use in Aircraft only when used with the built-in harness. When used as a booster without the harness, this restraint is not certified for use in aircraft. For aircraft use see section 5.
10 2.3 When the Car Seat is Not Occupied NEVER LEA VE A CAR SEA T UNSECURED IN YOUR VEHICLE. When you are not using the car seat, either remove it or make sure that it is securely belted in the vehicle. An unsecured car seat can be thrown around and may injure occupants in the event of a sharp turn, sudden stop or crash.
11 2.4 Life and Condition of the Car Seat REPLACE THE CAR SEA T AFTER AN ACCIDENT of any kind. An accident can cause damage to the car seat that you cannot see. EVEN IF THE CAR SEA T IS NOT INVOL VED IN AN ACCIDENT , stop using it and throw it away after the date molded into the back of the car seat.
12 3. Featur es and Components Harness slot Shoulder belt positioner Harness clip* Harness strap Crotch strap Harness buckle *Certain models are equipped with a two-piece harness clip.
13 **Some vehicles are now (or can be) equipped with tether anchor points behind some vehicle seats. A tether anchors the top of the car seat to the body of the vehicle. When used properly with the vehicle seat belt, a tether helps reduce injury in a sharp turn, sudden stop or crash.
14 4. Selecting a Suitable Location for the Car Seat Following are some basic recommendations for both use modes of the car seat. See section 5, “Use of the Car Seat with the Built-in Harness” (page 16) for more information about a safe location for the car seat in that mode.
15 Be Sur e Y our V ehicle Seat Meets These Requir ements THE VEHICLE SEA T MUST F ACE FOR W ARD. DO NOT place car seat in a rear-facing vehicle seat or a side-facing vehicle seat . DO NOT use this car seat in any vehicle seat in which the front of the car seat hangs over the edge of the vehicle seat .
16 5. Use of the Car Seat with the Built-in Harness Use of this car seat with the built-in harness is meant for a child: who weighs from 20 to 40 lbs. (9 to 18 kg) and is between 27 and 40 inches (69 and 102 cm) in height, AND who is at least one year old and can sit upright unassisted, AND whose shoulders are below top harness slots.
17 1. Unthread strap from open end of harness clip ; or for models with a two-piece harness clip, squeeze both buttons and pull clip apart . 2. Push the release buttons on the harness buckle . Unbuckle both harness straps. Move the straps apart to make room for your child.
18 5. There are three positions for the shoulder harness straps . The harness straps must go into the slots that are even with or just above your child’s shoulders . 6. If straps are in the proper slots, go to step 9 on page 19. T o adjust position of harness straps, first remove child from car seat.
19 8. Behind car seat, reassemble straps onto adjuster bar exactly as shown , . 9. Inspect the harness straps from the front and back of the car seat to be sure the straps are inserted at the same level and that they are not twisted. T wisted belts can create slack in the harness straps and reduce the protection provided by the car seat.
20 11 . Push adjuster bar down firmly to secure straps . Rotate red lock down into locked position . The components of your harness are now properly positioned for your child. Remember to check the shoulder and crotch straps as your child grows and move them to the next position when necessary .
21 5.2 Selecting a Suitable Location for the Car Seat Some seating positions in your vehicle may not be safe locations for this car seat when used with the built-in harness. In fact, some vehicles do not have any seating positions that can be used safely with the car seat.
22 Be Sur e Y our V ehicle Seat Belt Meets These Requir ements The vehicle seat belt must be designed to hold the car seat tightly at ALL times. There are a variety of seat belt systems that are NOT safe for use with the car seat because they will not hold the car seat tightly at all times.
23 DO NOT use a lap belt that stays loose and can move until it locks in a crash or sudden stop . This belt has an Emergency Locking Retractor , E.L.R. It is often seen in combination with a motorized shoulder belt. Since these lap belts will loosen if pulled on slowly , the car seat may shift to an unsafe position.
24 DO NOT use vehicle belts that are attached to the door in any way or that move along a track to automatically surround the passenger when the door is closed . These vehicle belts will NOT safely restrain the car seat. DO NOT use a vehicle belt that is anchored forward of the seat crease .
B. V ehicle Belt Systems that ARE Suitable for Use with the Car Seat The following vehicle belt systems can be used with your car seat, IF the seat location meets all other requirements of these instructions AND THOSE IN YOUR VEHICLE OWNER’S MANUAL.
26 harness, you must use a vehicle seat with a lap/shoulder belt. Lap/shoulder combination belt with a locking latchplate . Once it is buckled, this type of belt has a latchplate that will not allow the lap portion of the belt to loosen. This vehicle belt does not require a locking clip.
27 5.3 Positioning and Securing the Car Seat in Y our V ehicle Installation of your car seat varies depending on the type of seat belt system you have in your vehicle. Carefully review the following pages to determine the proper installation requirements.
28 2. If a front passenger seat is used, slide the vehicle seat rearward as far as possible from the dashboard. If a rear seat is used, make sure the seat in front of it is moved forward enough and is upright enough to allow room for the car seat. 3. Be sure that the vehicle seat back is locked in position.
29 6. Buckle the vehicle belt. Make sure the buckle tongue goes into the correct buckle, and not the adjacent one . The vehicle belt should not be twisted or turned. 7. Now the vehicle seat belt must be tightened. Push down hard with your knee or free hand in the middle of the car seat .
30 A manually adjusted lap belt is tightened by pulling on the excess belt while pushing down hard on the car seat. However , you may have trouble tightening the belt because of the upright angle at which you must pull.
31 A lap/shoulder combination belt with a latchplate that can slide freely along the belt requires the locking clip, unless your vehicle’s seat belt can be converted in another way that is described in your vehicle owner’s manual.
32 e. Re-buckle the belt and pull hard on the lap belt to be sure it does not move. f. Repeat this procedure if the lap belt is loose or lengthens when pulled. Remove locking clip from vehicle seat belt when not being used with a car seat. The belt will not properly r estrain an adult or child and serious injury could occur .
33 a. Make sure tether is securely attached to the car seat. b. Fasten the tether clip to the anchor point . Styles and locations of the anchor points vary . Consult your vehicle owner’s manual about how to use an anchor point in your vehicle. c.
34 Safety Check 12. Make sure that the car seat is properly secured by the vehicle seat belt system by performing the following test EVER Y TIME YOU DRIVE WITH YOUR CHILD: Holding the car seat near th.
35 5.4 Securing Y our Child in the Car Seat with the Built-in Harness Adjust the harness system snugly every time you place your child in the car seat. Be aware that something as simple as changing a jacket may require a change in the length of the harness.
36 3. Place child in car seat so that the child’s bottom rests against the back of the car seat. 4. Pull harness straps around your child. Snap each buckle tongue into the buckle of the crotch strap . Make sure you hear a “click”. Check that harness is securely latched by pulling on the straps.
37 5. Rethread shoulder harness strap through harness clip or, for two-piece harness models, push clip halves together until you hear a “click” . 6. Position harness clip at middle of child’s chest, level with armpits and away from child’s neck.
38 5.5 Using the Car Seat in an Airplane This car seat may be installed in an airplane ONL Y for a child between 20 and 40 lbs., and ONL Y when the built-in harness is used. Since airlines have some restrictions about the use of car seats, notify the airline ahead of time that you intend to bring the car seat on board.
39 6. Use of the Booster Seat without the Built-in Harness Use of this car seat as a booster without the built-in harness is meant for a child: who weighs from 30 to 80 lbs.
40 Failure to properly secure your child and the booster seat in your vehicle increases the risk of serious injury or death in the event of a sharp turn, sudden stop or crash. The vehicle restraint straps must be properly positioned to fit your child according to the following instructions and those in your vehicle owner ’s manual.
DO NOT use shoulder belt loose or positioned under arm. Lap portion of lap/shoulder belt MUST be low and snug on hips, just touching thighs. DO NOT allow child to slide down in booster seat. This could position vehicle lap belt across child’s abdomen and vehicle shoulder belt over neck or face.
42 1. Behind the seat, remove the ends of the shoulder straps from the adjuster bar (see figures 2 and 3, page 18). 2. In front of the seat, pull the strap ends through the shoulder slots. Do not remove the buckles or harness clip from the straps. 3. Pull the right hand strap and buckle down through the slot in the seat.
43 6.2 Securing Y our Child and the Booster Seat with the V ehicle Lap/Shoulder Belt 1. Use of the tether is not required when using the seat in this mode; however , it may keep the seat more stable. See pages 14 and 33 for instructions on tether use.
44 5. Place vehicle lap belt across child’s thighs and through the cutouts in the sides of the booster seat. Place shoulder belt in front of the child. Fasten the buckle and pull up on the shoulder belt to tighten . Make sure buckle tongue goes into the correct buckle, and not the adjacent one .
45 7. Adjust positioner as high as possible without shoulder belt touching child’s neck. T o adjust, unhook bottom of positioner , slide up or down to desired height and thread bottom hook into closest loop below . 8. Check to be sure shoulder belt is properly positioned over shoulder and snug against child.
46 6.3 Using the Booster Seat in an Airplane This Restraint is not certified for Aircraft use. Aircraft seat restraints are not equipped with shoulder straps, so it would be impossible to properly secure a larger child in the booster seat on an airplane.
47 7. Cupholder (optional) 1. Insert the two prongs of the cupholder into the two slots on either the left or right side of the seat . 2. Push cupholder down until the clip snaps on to the bottom of seat . Check that cupholder is secure by pulling on it.
48 8. Cleaning and Maintenance BLOT THE SEA T COVER with a damp sponge using a mild soap solution and cool water . If necessary , the cover may be removed and machine washed. CAR SEA T MET AL AND PLASTIC P AR TS may be cleaned by wiping with a mild soap and water solution.
TO REMOVE THE SEA T COVER FOR CLEANING: 1. Remove the shoulder straps from the adjuster bar behind the seat. 2. From the front of the seat, pull the strap ends through the shoulder slots . Do not remove the buckles or harness clip from the straps.
50 5. Lift cover off seat, pushing harness straps, crotch strap and hardware through slots in cover . DO NOT USE car seat without the seat cover . 6. Machine wash cover in cold water on delicate cycle and drip-dry . DO NOT USE BLEACH. 7. T o put the seat cover back on, reverse the preceding instructions.
9. Registering Y our Car Seat Model No. Serial No. Purchase Date Dear Customer , Please fill in the above information. The model and serial numbers can be found on a label underneath your car seat. Fill out the prepaid registration postcard attached to the seat cover and mail it today .
52 10. Replacement Parts Instructions for ordering car seat parts: Complete the form that follows. Y our car seat model and serial numbers MUST be included on the form to ensure proper replacement parts. Y our model number can be found on a sticker on the underside of your car seat.
Model No. Serial No. (Both numbers required) SHIP TO: Name Address City , State, Zip ( ) T elephone Check or money order enclosed (payable to Graco Children’s Products Inc.
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Graco Children’s Products Inc. Elverson, P A 19520 1-888-224-6549 Keep this manual in the storage compartment on the back of the car seat..
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Se non hai ancora comprato il Graco 8483 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Graco 8483 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Graco 8483 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Graco 8483 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Graco 8483, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Graco 8483.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Graco 8483. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Graco 8483 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
