Tendercare Ltd
The Snugseat Spring User Manual
Document No 034-01v4 Snugseat Spring
User Manual.doc
Authority.
Quality Controller
Authorised.
J Adams
Page 23
Dec 05
The Snugseat assembly has been successfully impact tested against International Standard
ISO7176-19 and may be used as a vehicle seat.
IMPORTANT: -When used as a vehicle seat the following instructions must be followed.
12.1 Preparing Snugseat for Transport
1) Check that the child is correctly strapped in the seat using the 5-point harness. Check
that the 5-point harness is properly adjusted.
2)
Remove the following if fitted, Pommel, Play tray, Rain-hood, Shopping basket or
Aluminium carrying tray
.
3) Check that the
seat is in the most upright position
(
Not reclined
).
12.2 Attaching Snugseat to Vehicle
1)
The Snugseat must be attached to the vehicle using a 4-point wheelchair restraint that
complies with ISO 10452 Part 2, SAE2249 or DIN 75078/2.
(See the pictures on page
25)
.
Note: -
(Such restraints are manufactured by Unwin Safety Systems & Q’Straint).
2)
Only a trained person should attach the restraints
.
3)
Position the assembly correctly in the vehicle over the floor track with the front of the
Snugseat facing towards the front of the vehicle
(in the direction of travel)
.
Put The
Brakes On.
4)
Attach the front restraints to the floor track and Snugseat front cross bar making sure
they are in line with the floor track
(See picture 2 on page 25)
.
5)
Attach the rear restraints to the floor track and snug seat / buggy making sure the strap
goes around both the seat and buggy frame.
(See picture 3 on page 25)
.
6)
Open the lever of the over centre buckle and pull through the excess webbing to
tighten the belt. Snap down lever to tension
(See pictures 4 & 5 on page 25).
7)
To release the buggy follow the above instructions in reverse order.
IN EMERGENCY PRESS THE RELEASE BUCKLES
Warnings: -
1. The above only secures the Snugseat not the passenger. It is essential that the
Snugseat harness be fitted to the passenger.