Introduction
Thank you for choosing the tectake® Car Seat. This manual provides essential information for the safe and correct installation, operation, and maintenance of your car seat. Please read this manual thoroughly before use and keep it for future reference.
This car seat is designed to provide maximum safety and comfort for your child during car journeys. It is approved according to ECE R129/03 standards, ensuring high safety performance.
Important Safety Information
- Always ensure the car seat is securely installed in the vehicle before placing your child in it.
- Never leave your child unattended in the car seat.
- Ensure the 5-point harness is correctly adjusted and snug against your child's body.
- Do not use the car seat if it has been involved in an accident, even if there is no visible damage. Internal damage may compromise safety.
- Only use original tectake® replacement parts and accessories.
- Refer to your vehicle's owner's manual to confirm suitability for installing a universal child car seat.
- This car seat is designed for forward-facing installation only.
Product Overview
The tectake® Car Seat (Model 405361) is a versatile child restraint system designed to grow with your child. It features robust construction, comfortable padding, and advanced safety features.
Figure 1: tectake® Car Seat with infant reducer cushion installed. This image shows the overall design of the car seat, highlighting its ergonomic shape and the integrated 5-point harness system.
Figure 2: Car seat installed in a vehicle, demonstrating key features such as ECE R129/03 approval, suitability for 76-150 cm height, 5-point harness, robust frame, thick padding, washable cover, and compatibility with cars without ISOFIX.
Key Features:
- ECE R129/03 approved with side impact protection.
- Approved as an i-Size booster seat from 105 cm body height.
- Suitable for children from approximately 15 months (76 cm) up to 150 cm (approx. 12 years).
- Removable infant reducer cushion for smaller children.
- 8-way height-adjustable headrest to accommodate growing children.
- Robust and length-adjustable 5-point harness for optimal security.
- Extra thick, comfortable padding.
- Removable and machine-washable polyester cover with zipper.
Setup and Installation
The tectake® Car Seat is installed using the vehicle's 3-point seat belt. It is designed for forward-facing installation only.
Installation Steps:
- Positioning the Car Seat: Place the car seat on the desired vehicle seat, ensuring it is stable and flush against the vehicle's backrest.
- Securing with 3-point Seat Belt:
- Pull the vehicle's 3-point seat belt around the car seat.
- Guide the lap belt portion through the designated belt guides at the base of the car seat.
- Guide the diagonal shoulder belt portion through the belt guide near the headrest. Ensure the belt is not twisted.
- Buckle the vehicle's seat belt.
- Pull the diagonal belt tightly to remove any slack, pressing the car seat firmly into the vehicle seat. Ensure the car seat is securely fastened and does not move excessively.
- Infant Reducer Cushion (for 76-105 cm height): For smaller children (76-105 cm), ensure the comfortable infant reducer cushion is properly inserted into the car seat. This provides additional support and a snug fit.
- Headrest Adjustment: Adjust the headrest to the correct height. The bottom of the headrest should be level with your child's shoulders. The headrest is 8-way height-adjustable.
Figure 3: Detailed view of the 8-way adjustable headrest, the robust 5-point harness, and the secure 3-point belt installation points. This image illustrates how these components work together for safety and adaptability.
Operating Instructions
Securing Your Child:
- Placing the Child: Place your child in the car seat.
- Fastening the 5-point Harness (76-105 cm):
- Bring the two shoulder straps over your child's shoulders and the two waist straps between their legs.
- Connect the two buckle tongues and insert them into the central buckle until you hear a click.
- Pull the adjustment strap at the front of the seat to tighten the harness until it is snug against your child's body. Ensure you can only fit one finger between the harness and your child's collarbone.
- To loosen the harness, press the release button (usually located near the adjustment strap) and pull the shoulder straps outwards.
- Using as Booster Seat with Vehicle's 3-point Belt (100-150 cm):
- Once your child reaches 100 cm (and up to 150 cm), the 5-point harness can be removed (refer to maintenance section for removal).
- Secure your child using the vehicle's 3-point seat belt. Guide the lap belt across your child's hips, ensuring it sits low on the thighs, not across the stomach.
- Guide the diagonal shoulder belt across your child's shoulder and chest, ensuring it does not rub against the neck. Use the car seat's belt guide near the headrest to position the shoulder belt correctly.
- Headrest Adjustment: The headrest should always be adjusted so that the shoulder straps are at or just above your child's shoulders when using the 5-point harness, or so the vehicle's shoulder belt is correctly positioned when using as a booster.
Figure 4: This image demonstrates the car seat's versatility, showing it can accommodate children from toddler age (with infant reducer) up to older children (as a booster seat), supporting up to 36 kg.
Maintenance and Care
Cleaning the Cover:
The polyester cover of the tectake® Car Seat is removable and machine-washable, making cleaning easy and ensuring hygiene.
- Removing the Cover: Locate the practical zipper on the cover. Unzip and carefully remove the cover from the car seat frame.
- Washing Instructions: Machine wash the cover according to the care label, typically at a low temperature (e.g., 30°C) with mild detergent. Do not bleach, tumble dry, or iron.
- Drying: Air dry the cover completely before reattaching it to the car seat.
- Reattaching the Cover: Carefully place the dry cover back onto the car seat frame and zip it up, ensuring all edges are properly aligned.
Cleaning the Frame:
Wipe the plastic and metal parts of the car seat frame with a damp cloth and mild soap. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents.
Harness Care:
Wipe the harness straps with a damp cloth. Do not machine wash the harness straps as this may weaken the material.
Figure 5: This image highlights the smart construction of the car seat, including the removable infant reducer and the washable polyester cover, emphasizing ease of maintenance.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Car seat feels loose after installation. | Vehicle seat belt not tightened sufficiently. | Pull the vehicle's 3-point seat belt tighter while pressing the car seat firmly into the vehicle seat. Ensure no slack remains. |
| 5-point harness is difficult to tighten or loosen. | Harness straps are twisted or caught. Buckle mechanism is dirty. | Untwist any straps. Check for obstructions around the buckle. Clean the buckle mechanism if necessary (refer to maintenance). |
| Headrest does not adjust smoothly. | Mechanism is obstructed or dirty. | Check for any fabric or debris obstructing the adjustment mechanism. Clean the rails if visible dirt is present. |
| Child seems uncomfortable. | Harness too tight/loose, headrest too low/high, infant reducer no longer needed. | Adjust harness for a snug but comfortable fit. Adjust headrest to correct height. Remove infant reducer if child has outgrown it (above 105 cm). |
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model Number | 405361 |
| Approval Standard | ECE R129/03 (i-Size booster from 105 cm) |
| Suitable Child Height | 76 cm - 150 cm |
| Minimum Age | Approx. 15 months |
| Maximum Weight Capacity | 36 kg |
| Installation Type | Forward-facing, using vehicle's 3-point seat belt (no ISOFIX) |
| Harness Type | 5-point harness (for 76-105 cm), then vehicle's 3-point belt (for 100-150 cm) |
| Headrest Adjustment | 8-way height adjustable |
| Overall Dimensions (WxDxH) | Approx. 47 x 47 x 60.5 - 80.5 cm |
| Seat Area (without reducer) | Approx. 28 x 39 cm |
| Backrest Height | Approx. 49 cm |
| Weight | Approx. 5.3 kg |
| Materials | Polyethylene (HDPE), 100% Polyester |
| Color | Dark Grey |
Figure 6: This image provides a visual summary of the product's dimensions and technical specifications, including height, width, and depth measurements.
Warranty and Support
For warranty information and customer support, please refer to the official tectake® website or contact your retailer. Keep your proof of purchase for any warranty claims.
For further assistance or inquiries, please visit the tectake® official website.
