Special Tomato MPS Manual Small
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1. Secure tightly the Strap under Push Chair Base un der the seat making sure to thread between the seat back frame and the front leg frame Figure 2b M Figure 2a Figure 2b Standard Chair Secure tightly the Rear Strap around back of chair spiral method below or straight method in Figure 1 Secure tightly the Bottom Strap un der seat of chair Figure 3 Note Make sure the chair is stable Figure 3 Special Tomato Multi Positioning Seat SMALL User s Guide Setting Up Your MPS Footrest Assembly Your Special Tomato Multi Positioning Seat MPS comes partially assembled for your convenience 1 Insert both ends of the Leg Rest Extensions into the corresponding holes in the front of the seat shell 2 Make sure to insert the leg rests far enough so that the Leg Rest GROOVED Knobs 1 3 16 go through one of the three corresponding holes in the leg rests giving the appropriate depth for your child Figure 4 3 Tighten the 2 Leg Rest GROOVED Knobs 1 3 16 Overtightening is not necessary Turn it until you feel resistance There is a block to prevent tightening it too much 4 Place the footrest at the appropriate height depth and angle for your child Figure 5 5 Insert the 2 Footrest BALL Knobs 1 1 2 into one of the three appropriate holes on the side of the footrest These Footrest BALL Knobs 1 1 2 should be tight Figure 4 Figure 5 Please Note It is2. Carrie s story The Special Tomato summarizes what Tim believes that most parents feel about their child with special needs Every child is special in their own unique way It s a parent s job to find ways to facilitate their child s growth in a way that includes them equally within the family and community For children with physical disabilities adaptive equipment can play an important role in helping them reach their highest functioning level The Special Tomato on the Bergeron Bush y dad and mom had four children The first three children were healthy and regular people Then came along a baby with a difference Down Syndrome had a hole in my heart a rip in my heart valve jaundice a big tongue and a wobbly head As got older also realized that am a slow learner One day it was bothering me that was having a hard time doing my school work told my dad about this problem and he shared a story about when he was out in his garden picking tomatoes the year was born Every year my dad grows a garden and loves to plant tomatoes At harvest time there were Beefsteak tomatoes on a bush When he saw a differently shaped tomato it got his attention It had a large smooth bright red enlarged side that made my dad want to pick it up and study the bump because it was so unique and looked appetizing At supper that tomato was just as juicy as the others Even though I m different like the tomato as a person w
3. and tested in the spirit and intent of FMVSS 213 With proper installation and use the Small amp Large Special Tomato Multi Positioning Seats provide a safe positioning system for your child or young adult The SMALL Special Tomato Multi Positioning Seat is designed for use only by children who weigh between 20 and 80 pounds 9 and 36 kilograms and whose height is between 32 5 and 50 inches 82 5 and 127 centimeters for Type amp Type II belts The LATCH Belt is de signed for children who weight between 20 and 50 pounds 9 and 22 kilograms The LARGE Special Tomato Multi Positioning Seat is designed for use only by children who weigh between 80 and 150 pounds 36 and 68 kilograms and whose height is between 50 and 63 inches 127 and 160 centimeters Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall Send your name address and the restraints model number and manu facturing date to Bergeron Health Care 15 Second St Dolgeville NY 13329 or call 1 866 529 8407 315 429 8407 For recall information call the U S Government s Auto Safety Hotline at 1 800 424 9393 202 366 0123 in DC area Note The cushion covers tray amp footrest are not part of the Special Tomato Multi Position ing Seat child restraint system as tested to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 213 Those accessories are designed for use while not in the vehicle WARNING Failure t
4. amp Tether Removal To remove the restraint depress both red release buttons on the LATCH buckles Release the top Tether anchor to completely detach the restraint from the vehicle Special Tomato Multi Positioning Seat SMALL User s Guide 17 Car Seat Installation Lap Shoulder Belt amp Tether Installation 1 Identify your vehicle s Lap Shoulder Belt Figure 34a 2 Verify that your vehicle is equipped with a Tether anchor Refer to Steps 1 5 on Page 19 3 Verify that the 5 Point Harness is secured See Page 22 for details 4 Install the MPS with the Lap Shoulder Belt amp top Tether Strap Figure 34b 5 Thread the Lap Shoulder Belt from the front to the back through the slot in the seat shell located between the seat and back cushions Figure 35 6 Thread the Lap Shoulder Belt across the back of the seat shell 7 Thread the Lap Shoulder Belt from the back to the front through the opposite slot in the seat shell located between the seat and back cushions Figure 36 8 Buckle the Lap Shoulder Belt making sure you hear an audible Click Figure 37 9 Place your knee in the MPS bearing weight on the seat to make it fit snuggly to your vehicle Pull tightly until slack is removed from La p Shoulder Belt Use these methods for children between 20 48 Ibs if your vehicle is not equipped with the LATCH Figure 38 mechanism SEE NEXT PAGE TO COMPLETE INSTALLATION PROCESS oN a Figure 36 F
5. child restraint when properly installed is to significantly improve the chance for survival in most crashes 17 Unless specified by your vehicle s manufacturer assume that the vehicle LATCH an chor limit is 50 pounds 22 kilograms 18 Carry your child restraint by the hard seat shell Do NOT carry it by the 5 Point Har ness to prevent damage 19 The child restraint Top Tether Strap MUST be used at all times in a vehicle Mwanne 14 Special TomatoTM Multi Positioning Seat SMALL User s Guide Car Seat Installation Front View Back View Tether Strap Instruction Head Cushion Booklet Holder Attachment Strap Back Cushion Shoulder Strap Covers 5 Point Harness Adjustable Tether Strap amp Hook Seat Cushion LATCH Adjuster LATCH Strap LATCH Strap Crotch Strap LATCH Straps Attachment Strap Figure 22a Figure 22b 5 Point Harness Strap The Special TomatoTM Multi Positioning Seat Car Seat comes with several standard safety features See Figures 22a amp 22b above for these features Please fill out the registration card and mail it in today Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons at any time In case of a recall we can reach you only if we have your name and address so please send in the registration card today to be on our recall list This restraint IS Certified for use in aircraft Use the following chart to decide which installation method is required for
6. Continued 1 Verify that your MPS has the Tether Strap attached correctly If not follow steps 2 5 below before continuing with the installation 2 Face MPS Seat Back to you Thread loop end of Tether Strap through first Tether Strap slot Figure 49 3 Thread loop end of Tether Strap through second Tether Strap slot Figure 50 4 Thread Tether hook through loop end of Tether Strap Figure 51 5 Pull hook end of Tether Strap taut Figure 52 6 Now that the Tether Strap is attached correctly verify that the LATCH belt is secured and tight 7 Hook the Tether hook to the vehicle anchor and tighten belt Figure 53 8 If your vehicle does NOT have a Tether anchor install the Tether Anchor with the hardware provided in this order Figure 54 a 3 8 bolt b Tether Anchor d Large Washer and e Nut Please Note The vehicle body goes between the Tether Anchor and the Large Washer with the Large Washer directly underneath the vehicle body Please Note Please contact your vehicle manufacturer to determine the best place to install the Tether Anchor in your vehicle Figure 50 Figure 51 Figure 52 Lap Belt amp Tether Removal To remove the restraint depress the red release button on the Lap Strap buckle Release the top Tether anchor to completely detach the restraint from the vehicle Special Tomato Multi Positioning Seat SMALL User s Guide 21 Car Seat Installation 5 Point Harness Securing the 5 Po
7. N cial B mato Users Guide Multi Positioning Seat SMALL March 2012 Edition USA A CAUTION Read Instructions Before Using Save This Guide For Future Reference This product is NOT a certified car seat in Canada S35 Sas For Customer Service Support Contact your dealer directly Or Special Tomato Customer Service Phone 315 429 8407 Fax 315 429 8862 Email info bergeroncompanies com Website www specialtomato com Before Contacting Customer Service Support Please fill in the following We will be able to help you more quickly if you have the exact information indicated Serial number1 Model Date of Purchase Notice The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice No part of this document may be photocopied reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated to another language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written consent of Bergeron Health Care Use only Special Tomato accessories and parts on Special Tomato products Special Tomato parts are not interchangeable with other manufacturers products Replace any worn parts immediately for safety 1 Located on back of seat shell Copyright Bergeron Health Care All rights reserved 2 Special Tomato Multi Positioning Seat SMALL U
8. NOT necessary to overtighten any of the knobs They are designed to hold with a SNUG fit Special Tomato Multi Positioning Seat SMALL User s Guide Setting Up Your MPS Head Cushion amp Back Cushion Adjust up and down easily Hook and loop strips and our track reference i mark system allow you to Adjustments quickly reposition the modular cushions to fit your child Figure 6 The Special Tomato Multi Positioning Seat provides a comfortable and adjustable seating surface for your child The durability of this unique product along with built in adjustability allow for years of use as it grows with your child Adjustability is accomplished as follows Seat Cushion Uses hook and loop strips plus Figure 6 our track system for easy adjustment Under the Seat Cushion are three guide lines Figure Foot Rest 7a The middle line positions the hips at 90 Provides maximum The top line provides 15 of Hip Extension The adjustment allowing for height bottom line provides 15 of Hip Flexion Our depth and angle adjustability Hip Flex Adjustment provides 15 of Hip _ hook and loop straps secure your Flexion or 15 of Hip Extension without recline child s feet to the footrest for Figure 7b proper positioning Figure 8a Adjust the depth of the footstraps as needed Figure 8b Figure 7a Figure 8a 15 of Hip Flexion Neutral Hip neutre 15 of Hip Extension Figure 7b F
9. ealer directly Or Special Tomato Customer Service Phone 315 429 8407 Fax 315 429 8862 Email info bergeroncompanies com Website www specialtomato com Bato 2012Bergeron Health Care All rights reserved
10. hild can cause SERIOUS INJURY and even DEATH 7 Make sure all users of this restraint understand all information in this booklet 8 Install this child restraint ina FORWARD FACING vehicle seat ONLY Never install in a vehicle seat that faces sideways or backwards 9 Secure this child restraint with the vehicle belts even when there is not a child in the re straint In the event of a crash an unsecured child restraint could injure vehicle occupants if A warninc Special TomatoTM Multi Positioning Seat SMALL User s Guide 13 Car Seat Installation Safety Information 10 The Headrest Tether MUST remain secure when using the MPS as a child restraint 11 Children should not be left in a vehicle alone for any length of time 12 Do not disassemble or change this child restraint in any manner except those steps de scribed in this booklet 13 If your vehicle seats fold forward make sure they are latched before installing this child restraint 14 Do not let children play with this child restraint 15 Do not place anything between the vehicle seat and the child restraint to raise the height of the child restraint In the event of an accident the object could slip and disrupt the stability of the child restraint 16 Primary protection for occupants of a vehicle comes from the vehicle itself in the event of an accident Child restraints will not completely protect a child in the event of a serious impact The roll of the
11. igure 37 18 Special Tomato Multi Positioning Seat SMALL User s Guide Car Seat Installation Lap Shoulder Belt amp Tether Installation Continued 1 Verify that your MPS has the Tether Strap attached correctly If not follow steps 2 5 below before continuing with the installation 2 Face MPS Seat Back to you Thread loop end of Tether Strap through first Tether Strap slot Figure 39 3 Thread loop end of Tether Strap through second Tether Strap slot Figure 40 4 Thread Tether hook through loop end of Tether Strap Figure 41 5 Pull hook end of Tether Strap taut Figure 42 6 Now that the Tether Strap is attached correctly verify that the LATCH belt is secured and tight 7 Hook the Tether hook to the vehicle anchor and tighten belt Figure 43 8 If your vehicle does NOT have a Tether anchor install the Tether Anchor with the hardware provided in this order Figure 44 a 3 8 bolt b Tether Anchor d Large Washer and e Nut Please Note The vehicle body goes between the Tether Anchor and the Large Washer with the Large Washer directly underneath the vehicle body Please Note Please contact your vehicle manufacturer to determine the best place to install the Tether Anchor in your vehicle Figure 40 Figure 41 igure 43 Figure 44 Lap Shoulder Belt amp Tether Removal To remove the restraint depress the red release button on the Lap Shoulder buckle Release the top Tether anchor to completel
12. igure 8b Special Tomato Multi Positioning Seat SMALL User s Guide 7 Setting Up Your MPS Adjustments Five Point Harness Provides comfort and adjustment needed to properly support and position your child A soft built in chest pad promotes comfort and provides support by simply tightening the over the shoulder straps as needed Figure 9a To adjust the Five Point Harness remove the black covers from the shoulder straps Press in the gray button Figure 9b Pull the top strap to tighten Figure 9c Pull the bottom strap to loosen Figure 9d Figure 9a Figure 9b Figure 9c Lap Strap Press the center red button to release both sides of the lap strap Re insert each metal buckle into the corresponding socket to secure the lap strap por tion of the 5 point harness Figure 10 Figure 9d o Figure 10 Special Tomato Multi Positioning Seat SMALL User s Guide MPS Optional Accessories Mobile Floor Base 1 Complete with four swivel casters Figure 11 2 Rear casters have foot operated locks Figure 12 3 Tray Riser Storage in rear of Mobile Floor Base Figure 13 4 Tray Storage in rear of Mobile Floor Base Stay secure with hook and loop attachments Figure 14 Figure 11 Figure 12 Figure 13 Figure 14 Extended Seat Cushion 1 Can be purchased as the standard seat cushion with your MPS depending on your child s dimensions Figure 15a 2 Can be purchased at a later da
13. il slack is removed E SEE NEXT PAGE TO COMPLETE INSTALLATION PROCESS y F Figure a Figure 25 Figure 26 Special Tomato Multi Positioning Seat SMALL User s Guide ag Car Seat Installation LATCH Belt amp Tether Installation Continued 1 Verify that your MPS has the Tether Strap attached correctly If not follow steps 2 5 below before continuing with the installation 2 Face MPS Seat Back to you Thread loop end of Tether Strap through first Tether Strap slot Figure 28 3 Thread loop end of Tether Strap through second Tether Strap slot Figure 29 4 Thread Tether hook through loop end of Tether Strap Figure 30 5 Pull hook end of Tether Strap taut Figure 31 6 Now that the Tether Strap is attached correctly verify that the LATCH belt is secured and tight 7 Hook the Tether hook to the vehicle anchor and tighten belt Figure 32 8 If your vehicle does NOT have a Tether anchor install the Tether Anchor with the hardware provided in this order Figure 33 a 3 8 bolt b Tether Anchor d Large Washer and e Nut Please Note The vehicle body goes between the Tether Anchor and the Large Washer with the Large Washer directly underneath the vehicle body Please Note Please contact your vehicle manufacturer to determine the best place to install the Tether Anchor in your vehicle Figure 29 Figure 30 a b c d a 0 L Figure 31 Figure 32 Figure 33 LATCH Belt
14. ing it a few inches from the buckle Figure 65 igure 64 igure 65 Special Tomato Multi Positioning Seat SMALL User s Guide Figure 63 Consumer Information Maintenance Special Tomato Products are impermeable to fluids Use a mild detergent cleaner to wipe the chair periodically To extend the life of the hook and loop strips comb out the hook portion hard side to re move lint and other debris Limited Warranty Please fill out and mail your warranty card Bergeron Health Care warrants to the original retail purchaser of the Special Tomato product that if any part or component proves defective in material or workmanship within five years of the purchase date the defective part will be repaired or replaced at Bergeron Health Care s discretion free of charge Warranty service may be performed by an authorized service center or at Bergeron Health Care s discretion the factory This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear or damage caused by accident or misuse To exercise this limited warranty the user should first obtain a Return Authorization Number from the dealer the Special Tomato product was purchased from The product must be delivered charges pre paid UPS recommended to the factory or to an authorized service center together with a copy of the original invoice the Return Authorization Number and a written description of the problem For Customer Service Support Contact your d
15. int Harness 1 Remove the seat cushion Figure 55 shows the correct position of the two clips that hold the 5 Point Harness in place 2 To secure the belt if it has come undone push the small metal clip through the slot of large metal clip Figure 56a Test it by pulling on both straps to make sure that they stay connected Figure 56b Buckling the 5 Point Harness 1 The Chest Clip is provided to keep the 5 Point Harness in place to protect your child Figure 57 2 Once your child is in the MPS engage the Chest Clip by connecting the two halves Figure 58 You will hear an audible Click when it is properly engaged 3 To disengage the Chest Clip to remove your child after your are finished using the restraint de press the two black prongs in the center of the Chest Clip and pull the two halves apart Figure 59 4 To complete securing the 5 Poing Harness insert each of the silver buckle tongues into the corresponding sockets of the the black buckle Figure 60 You will hear an audible Click when it is properly engaged 4 Figure 57 Figure 58 Figure 59 22 Special Tomato Multi Positioning Seat SMALL User s Guide Car Seat Installation Securing Your Child 1 Once the 5 Point Harness is buckled adjust the shoulder straps so that the 5 Point Harness is comfortable but SNUG Adjust the Shoulder Straps by opening the Shoulder Strap Covers Underneath you will find the Shoulder Strap Adjustment buckles Depre
16. ith Down Syndrome my family and friends love me even more and want to help me when need it My dad tells me that even though have more difficulty learning than my brother and sisters my lovable and outgoing personality and strong character make me just as special as they are guess am the special tomato on our family s bush Carrie Bergeron copyright 2001 Illustrateur Michael Johnson www carriebergeron org www psin com sharingds Michael 4 Special Tomato Multi Positioning Seat SMALL User s Guide Setting Up Your MPS Unpack Check to see that the following items are included with your Multi Positioning Seat MPS Seat Shell Head Cushion installed Back Cushion installed Seat Cushion Regular or Extended size installed Two Safety Attachment Straps installed Five Point Harness System installed Left and Right Leg Rest Extensions 2 Leg Rest GROOVED Knobs 1 3 16 2 Footrest BALL Knobs 1 1 2 Footrest with 2 Foot Straps Headrest Tether Strap Assembly First attach the MPS to the appropriate base of choice with the Attachment Straps Mobile Floor Base Secure tightly the Rear Strap under lip of Mobile Floor Base Secure tightly the Bottom Strap under Mobile Floor Base between both sets of wheels Figure 1 Figure 1 Push Chair Base Secure tightly the Rear Strap around back of Push Chair Base between the fab ric and the cross bars Figure 2a
17. o follow each of the following instructions can result in your child strik ing the vehicle s interior during a sudden stop or crash Secure this child restraint with a vehicle belt as specified in this instruction booklet and printed on the seat back Snugly adjust the belts provided with this child restraint around your child Secure the top anchorage strap provided with this child restraint as specified in this instruc 7 ren Special TomatoTM Multi Positioning Seat SMALL User s Guide Car Seat Installation Safety Information 1 Verify that the restraint is secure to your vehicle before placing your child in the MPS each time you use it 2 The 5 Point Harness will need to be adjusted to accommodate different clothing i e winter vs summer clothing 3 Refrain from leaving the child restraint in direct sunlight for long periods of time The metal buckles can become hot enough to burn 4 When not in use store in a safe place Do not place heavy objects on the child restraint for storage 5 Due avoid injury due to hidden damage or deterioration no longer use the system after six years or if it has been in a crash 6 According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration the safest place to put your child in a restraint system in your vehicle is in the rear seat DO NOT place a child in the front seat of the vehicle that has an airbag unless the airbag has been turned off The impact of an airbag on a c
18. ser s Guide Table of Contents a Special Tomato Story behind the brand 4 Setting Up Your MPS UNPack sccissscsdesaccseedecceeeice Footrest Assembly Adjustments MPS Optional Accessories Mobile Floor Base 00 5 Car Seat Installation Safety Information 0 General Information 15 Lap Shoulder Belt 5 Point Harness Securing Your Child Please Note Special Tomato products are latex free MPS Multi Positioning Seat All users MUST read and understand this instruction manual before using this product Store instruction manual in pocket on back of MPS so that it can be consulted at any point to ensure proper use Special Tomato Multi Positioning Seat SMALL User s Guide 3 The Story Behind the Brand Special Tomato is Tim Bergeron s latest product line He has over 25 years of experience designing building and selling adaptive positioning equipment including founding the Tumble Forms product line as its original designer Tim has coupled his design experience with a new manufacturing process that provides soft durable impermeable cushions for positioning children with special needs The first Special Tomato Brand Product is the Multi Positioning Seat Now you may be asking What s so Special about Tomatoes Tim is pictured here with his youngest daughter Carrie a young adult with Down syndrome
19. ss the gray button and pull slowly on the excess strap to tighten the straps If you need to loosen them keep the gray button depressed and pull on the tightened portion of the strap Figure 61 Close the Shoulder Strap Covers Please Note The 5 Point Harness should be tight enough to hold your child securely while allowing you to place one finger between the 5 Point Harness and your child s collar bone Please Note A snug strap should not allow any slack It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging It does not press on the child s flesh or push the child s body into an unnatural position 2 Once the 5 Point Harness is properly adjusted slide the Chest Clip so that it is level with your child s armpit Figure 62 Figure 61 Crotch Strap Adjustment The Crotch Strap portion of the 5 Point Harness can be adjusted to the correct length for your child The appropriate threading method is pictured in Figure 63 It is not necessary to unthread this strap to adjust its length You can loosen each section of the strap to adjust the length Figure 62 Locking Clip 1 Some vehicles are manufactured with a Sliding Tongue which allows the Lap Shoulder Belt to move freely when buckled The Locking Clip is provided to prevent the Lap Shoulder Belt from loosening Figure 64 2 To install secure the restraint with the Lap Shoulder Belt Slide the Locking Clip around both ends of the belt position
20. te as an optional accessory if your child needed the Regular Seat Cushion at the time of your original purchase This way you can extend the life of the MPS without having to buy a completely new seating system Figure 15a Special Tomato Multi Positioning Seat SMALL User s Guide MPS Optional Accessories Extended Seat Cushion Continued Switching Seat Cushions 1 Unclip crotch strap and pull down through hole in seat cushion Figure 15b 2 Remove seat cushion 3 Verify that the 5 Point Harness Clip is securely fastened Push small metal clip through slot of large metal clip to secure the 5 Point Harness Figure 15c 4 Test it by pulling on both straps to make sure that they stay connected Figure 15d 5 Place new cushion in seat shell 6 Pull crotch strap back up through seat cushion Figure 15e Figure 15b Figure 15d Figure 15e 10 Special Tomato Multi Positioning Seat SMALL User s Guide MPS Optional Accessories Tray Tray items include e Tray 2 Tray Risers 2 Tray Riser BALL Knobs 1 1 2 2 Washers 1 Secure both Tray Risers to the Seat Shell at desired angle 0 30 with the attached hook and loop strips Figure 16 2 Place Washers on BALL Knobs 1 1 2 and insert them into the corresponding slot and hole Tighten both BALL Knobs 1 1 2 Figure 17 Not necessary to over tighten 3 Place the Tray on the Tray Risers with the attached hook and loop strips on
21. the bottom of the Tray surface considering the appropriate amount of depth for your child Use the hook and loop flap to secure the Tray to the Tray Risers Figure 18 4 To remove the tray first pull up on the hook and loop flap Figure 19a Second pull the tray off by holding onto the curved sides and rotating one side towards you Figure 19b 5 The Tray Risers can remain on the Seat Shell Figure 20 or stored in the back of the Mobile Floor Base Figure 21 br Figure 16 Figure 17 Figure 18 Figure 19a Figure 19b Figure 20 Figure 21 Push Chair Base If you have purchased the MPS Push Chair Base you will receive a separate manual with your MPS Push Chair Base Special Tomato Multi Positioning Seat SMALL User s Guide 11 12 Car Seat Installation Safety Information The Special Tomato Multi Positioning Seat is designed to provide proper positioning in sit ting for children and young adults with special needs This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards FMVSS However the FMVSS 213 addresses child re straints for children up to 65 pounds 29 kilograms For children and young adults over 65 pounds the vehicle belt is typically sufficient for restraint For those children and young adults over 65 pounds that need positioning support to maintain a sitting position in a vehicle the Small and Large Special Tomato Multi Positioning Seats were designed
22. y detach the restraint from the vehicle Special Tomato Multi Positioning Seat SMALL User s Guide 19 Car Seat Installation Lap Belt amp Tether Installation 1 Identify your vehicle s Lap Belt Figure 45a 2 Verify that your vehicle is equipped with a Tether anchor Refer to Steps 1 5 on Page 21 3 Verify that the 5 Point Harness is secured See Page 22 for details 4 Install the MPS with the Lap Belt amp top Tether Strap Figure 45b 5 Thread the Lap Belt from the front to the back through the slot in the seat shell located between the seat and back cushions Figure 46 6 Thread the Lap Belt across the back of the seat shell 7 Thread the Lap Belt from the back to the front through the opposite slot in the seat shell located between the seat and back cushions A ae installation Method SMALLWPS LARGE MPS 8 Buckle the Lap Belt making sure Installation Method SMALL MPS LARGE MPS you hear an audible Click Figure 48 9 Place your knee in the MPS bearing weight on the seat to make it fit snuggly to your vehicle Use these methods for children between 20 48 Ibs if your vehicle is not equipped with the LATCH Pull tightly until slack is removed mechanism from Lap Belt SEE NEXT PAGE TO COMPLETE INSTALLATION PROCESS Figure 45b igure 47 Figure 48 20 Special Tomato Multi Positioning Seat SMALL User s Guide Car Seat Installation Lap Belt amp Tether Installation
23. your child Installation Method LATCH Belt amp Tether Lap Belt amp Tether 80 150 Ibs 36 68 kg Lap Shoulder Belt amp Tether 80 150 Ibs 36 69 kg Use these methods for children between 20 48 Ibs if your vehicle is not equipped with the LATCH mechanism Special TomatoTM Multi Positioning Seat SMALL User s Guide 15 Car Seat Installation Belt amp Tether Installation PLEASE NOTE The Tether Strap MUST be used with ALL Belt Configurations to secure your Special TomatoTM Multi Positioning Seat Car Seat to your vehicle 1 LATCH Belt amp Tether Figure 22c 2 Lap Shoulder Belt amp Tether Figure 23 3 Lap Belt amp Tether Figure 24 hA Figure22c Figure 23 Figure 24 LATCH Belt amp Tether Installation 1 Verify that your vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchors Figure 25a shown with LATCH strap Consult your vehicle manual to locate the exact position of the LATCH anchors 2 Verify that your vehicle is equipped with a Tether anchor Refer to Steps 1 5 on Page 17 3 Verify that the 5 Point Harness is secured See Page 22 for details 4 Install the MPS with the LATCH Belt amp top Tether Strap Figure 25b 5 Snap both LATCH belt buckle into corresponding LATCH anchors until you hear an audible Click for each buckle Figure 26 6 Place your knee in the MPS bearing weight on the seat to make it fit snuggly to your vehicle Pull tightly unt
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