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12. SUN CANOPY
The mesh sun canopy is included with some
versions of the car seat.
To install the hood simply pass the two rubber
bands located at the base of each arch inside
the respective belt guides (Fig. 56A – 56B)
and complete the operation by attaching the
two buttons to the headrest. (Fig. 56C) and
then thread the headrest adjustment ring (G)
through the hole at the base of the canopy
(Fig. 57). To use the canopy, simply pull on
the end and select the most suitable position
to protect your child from the sun's rays. The
hood is only designed for use in the 40-105
cm configuration.
13. MAINTENANCE
The cleaning and maintenance of the product
must only be carried out by an adult.
How to clean the fabric cover:
The child car seat fabric cover can be removed
and cleaned by hand or in a washing machine
at 30°C. Please refer to the care label for in-
structions on cleaning the seat fabric.
Machine washable at 30°C
Do not bleach
Do not tumble dry
Do not iron
Do not dry clean
Never use abrasive detergents or solvents.
Do not dry the fabric cover within a dryer, let it
dry without squeezing it.
The fabric cover must only be replaced with
another cover approved by the manufacturer,
since it is an integral part of the child car seat
and, therefore, one of its safety elements.
WARNING! To ensure the safety of the child
car seat, never use it without its fabric cover.
To remove the fabric cover follow the instruc-
tions below:
Headrest:
Remove the ribbon from the hook on the
base of the headrest (Fig. 58) and then free
the headrest (Fig. 59).
Seat:
Unhook the buttons of the central flap (Fig.
60) and then remove the fabric from the body
(Fig. 61).
Remove the shoulder straps, freeing them
from the metal hook (Fig. 62) and the crotch
strap (Fig. 63).
To fit the fabric cover back on the car seat,
repeat the steps illustrated above in reverse
order.
HOW TO CLEAN THE PLASTIC OR METAL
PARTS
Clean the plastic and coated metal parts with
a damp cloth only. Never use abrasive deter-
gents or solvents. The moving parts of the
child car seat must not be lubricated.
CHECKING THE CONDITION OF THE COM-
PONENTS
It is recommended to regularly check the con-
dition of the following components to make
sure they are not damaged or worn:
Lining: check that the padding does not come
out from the seams. Check the condition of
the seams: they must always be intact and
undamaged.
harness straps: check that the fabric lining is
not frayed or the harness strap worn out in
areas around the adjuster on the crotch strap,
shoulders and harness adjustment plate.
plastic parts: check that the plastic parts are
not worn out, damaged or faded.
WARNING! If the child car seat is damaged,
deformed or excessively worn, it must be re-
placed as its original safety features may have
been compromised.
STORING THE PRODUCT
When it is not fitted in the car, it is advisable
to store the child car seat in a dry place, away
from sources of heat and to protect it from
dust, humidity and direct sunlight.
DISPOSING OF THE PRODUCT
When the child car seat no longer complies
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