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Nuna pipa aire rx User Manual

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Nuna pipa aire rx Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandNuna
Modelpipa aire rx
CategoryBaby Carrier
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Product Information

Product Registration

Fill in model number and manufactured date. Register to be reached in a recall. Send details to Nuna Baby Essentials Inc. or call 1.855.NUNA.USA.

Recall Information

For recall information, call the U.S. Government's Vehicle Safety Hotline or visit http://www.NHTSA.gov.

Limited Warranty

High-quality products are covered by a custom limited warranty. Have proof of purchase, model number, and date available when contacting Nuna.

Contact Information

Contact customer service for replacement parts, service, or warranty questions. USA contact: infousa@nunababy.com, www.nunababy.com, 1.855.NUNA.USA.

Child Usage Requirements

Usage Criteria

Suitable for children 4-30 lb (2-13.6 kg) and under 30 inches (76 cm). Recommended rear facing until at least 2 years old.

General Safety Alerts

DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY can occur if warnings are not followed. Child safety is your responsibility. NEVER leave child unattended.

Specific Safety Hazards

Harness and Expiration Safety

Snugly adjust belts with no slack. Check expiration date. Do not press on child's flesh or push body unnaturally.

Placement and Stability Hazards

NEVER place carrier on elevated surfaces. Stay within arm's reach. Ensure handle locks. Do not use on shopping carts.

Strangulation and Suffocation Risks

Children can STRANGLE in loose harness straps. Infant carrier can suffocate child on soft surfaces. NEVER place on beds or sofas.

Car Seat Use After a Crash

Minor Crash Definition

A minor crash involves: vehicle drivable, no damage to door near seat, no passenger injuries, no air bag deployment, no visible car seat damage.

Crash Replacement Guidance

NHTSA recommends replacing car seats after moderate/severe crashes. Replacement is not always needed after a minor crash.

Vehicle Compatibility

Seat Position Guidelines

Children safer in rear seats. Install only in forward-facing vehicle seats. DO NOT install in side or rear-facing seats.

Airbag Precautions

NEVER install rear facing with a frontal air bag unless off. Airbags can cause severe injury to a child's neck and spine.

Vehicle Belt Use Guidelines

Consult vehicle manual to determine if belts lock via retractor or latch plate for securing the child restraint.

Prohibited Vehicle Belt Types

Motorized, Dual Retractor, and Inflatable Belts

Motorized belts need removable shoulder belt. Dual Retractor lap belts may be used if allowed. Airbag/Inflatable Belts cannot be used.

Non-Locking, Door Mounted, and Forward Lap Belts

Non-Locking (ELR) Lap Belts require a shortening clip. Door Mounted and forward Lap Belts should not be used.

PIPA aire rx Parts List

Infant Carrier Components

Head Support, Seat Pad, Shoulder Pads, Chest Clip, Body Support, Low Birth Weight Pillow, Buckle, Harness components, Belt Guide, Magnetic Buckle Holder.

Handle and Canopy Components

Handle Adjustment Button, Stroller Release Buttons, Handle, Sky Drape™ Zipper, Canopy Window, Canopy.

Base Attachment Components

Belt Guide (Shoulder Belt), Canopy Mount, Harness Slots, Base Attachment Bars, Shoulder Harness Straps, Harness Loop, Harness Splitter Plate.

PIPA RELX™ Base Parts List

Base Latch and Lock Components

Latch Guides, Vehicle Belt Lock Off, Lock Off Release Button, Belt Positioner, Rigid Latch (Lower Anchors), Rigid Latch Release Button.

Base Adjustment and Indicator Components

Recline Indicator Window, Recline Adjustment Button, Child Restraint Release Button, Stability Leg components.

Stability Leg Components

Stability Leg, Adjustment Button, Indicator, Storage Release Button, and Storage area.

Product Overview

Sky Drape Usage

Unzip canopy bow, pull Sky drape out, and attach to magnets on carrier front corners for ventilation.

Canopy Features

Canopy window opens for ventilation. To remove, undo snap, press button, and pull canopy bow out.

Magnetic Buckle Holders

Loosen harness, unbuckle. Place buckle tongues against magnetic area on side of restraint to hold them in place.

Pad Adjustments

Shoulder Pads

Shoulder pads are removable. Unbutton the two snaps to remove. MUST be removed if child reaches 22 lb.

Crotch Pad Removal

Crotch pad is removable. Slide plastic tab from behind buckle and pull pad off. MUST be removed if child reaches 22 lb.

Head and Body Support

Head Support Installation

Used for snug fit for small babies. Straps go through top two harness slots only. Unfasten hook and loop ends behind fabric.

Body Support and Low Birth Weight Pillow

Body support uses bottom harness slot. Low birth weight pillow used for smaller babies, MUST be removed around 11 lb.

Shoulder Belt Adjustment

Harness Tightening and Positioning

Tighten harness snugly on child's shoulders. Straps must be at or just below shoulders. Adjust height using harness adjustment button.

Re-routing Harness Loops

Turn restraint over, remove harness loop from splitter plate. Pull loop through slot to correct slot. Repeat for second strap.

Shoulder Belt Positioning

Harness to Base Attachment

DO NOT allow harness to pass over base attachment bars. Top of child's head must be at least 1 inch below top of child restraint.

Handle Adjustment

Adjusting Handle Position

Squeeze handle buttons on sides and rotate until it clicks into a locked position. Handle has 3 locked positions.

Handle Security and Clearance

Ensure handle is locked before lifting. Handle must not contact vehicle interior when installed on base.

Product Use - Securing Child

Harness Fit and Placement

Loosen harness with adjustment button. Harness straps must be positioned at or just below child's shoulders to avoid injury.

Chest Clip Placement

Press button to release chest clip. Separate clip and spread straps. Place chest clip at child's armpit level.

Product Use - Securing Child (continued)

Buckle and Harness Securing

Insert buckle tongues, listen for clicks. Snap chest clip. Tighten harness by pulling adjustment strap. Verify snugness around waist and shoulders.

Check Child Security

Security Checklist

Verify buckle fastened, straps not twisted, harness snug (no slack), chest clip level, straps at/below shoulders, pads removed if child > 22 lb.

PIPA RELX™ Base Stability Leg

Releasing Stability Leg

Press release button on base bottom to release stability leg from storage. Allow leg to hang over vehicle seat edge.

Extending Stability Leg

Press adjustment button, extend leg perpendicular to floor until it contacts floor and indicator turns green.

Stability Leg Indicator Function

Green indicator means proper contact. Red indicator means poor contact; adjust leg. Stability leg must be perpendicular to floor.

PIPA RELX™ Base Stability Leg (continued)

Stability Leg Adjustment for Gap

If leg lifts base > 1 inch, adjust to close gap. DO NOT use stability leg to recline the base.

Storing Stability Leg

Press adjustment button to shorten leg, push into storage area until release button clicks into place.

Installation - Rigid Latch

Rotating and Positioning Rigid Latches

Rotate rigid latches down and away from base. Position base in forward-facing seat with stability leg deployed.

Installing Latch Guides and Connecting

Install latch guides on vehicle anchor bars. Connect rigid latch anchors to vehicle lower anchor bars by pushing down and forward.

Ensuring Base Seating and Fit

Base bottom must be firmly seated on vehicle seat surface with no gap between base and seat.

Installation - Rigid Latch (continued)

Connector Indicator Check

Pull base to check installation; green indicator on connectors means attached. Rigid latch and stability leg indicators must show green.

Retracted Positions

Base retracts into three positions. Push on top/back of base until it touches seat back and clicks into a retracted position.

Installation - Rigid Latch (continued)

Resetting Retracted Base

Unhook rigid latch from anchor bars and rotate latch up into storage position to reset base to original position.

Testing Rigid Latch Security

Test security near latch, not end of base. Check for movement, indicators, and seat back gap. Ensure base is close to seat back.

Installation - Lap/Shoulder or Lap Belt Only

Routing Vehicle Belts

Lift lock off release button. Route lap belt across designated area. Route shoulder belt diagonally across designated area.

Buckling and Tightening Vehicle Belts

Buckle belt. Ensure both belts are under lock off and lay flat. Tighten belt by pulling upward on the shoulder belt.

Installation - Lap/Shoulder or Lap Belt Only (continued)

Closing Lock Off Mechanism

With shoulder belt tight, push down on lock off to close it. Lock only after vehicle belt lock off on base is closed.

Lap Belt Only Installation

If only a lap belt is available, route it along the lap belt path under the lock off.

Checking Belt Installation Security

Test security near belt path. Base should not move > 1 inch side-to-side. Belt(s) must be tight and lay flat under lock off.

Attaching Child Restraint to PIPA RELX™ Base

Securing Child Restraint to Base

Lower child restraint onto base, listen for click. Check lock by pulling up on handle. Handle must not contact vehicle interior.

Recline Adjustment

Adjust recline to match child's weight/height. Positions 1&2 for 4-20 lb, Positions 3&4 for 21-30 lb (up to 30 inches).

Recline Adjustment (continued)

Locking Recline Positions

Push recline button down, slide base top. Release button; if it doesn't pop up, recline is not locked. Push/pull base top to lock.

Checking Recline Lock

After adjusting recline, pull up on handle to ensure child restraint is securely attached to the base.

Releasing and Uninstalling Base

Releasing Child Restraint from Base

Squeeze child restraint release button on base, then pull child restraint up to detach.

Uninstalling with Rigid Latch

Squeeze rigid latch release buttons, pull base off bars, rotate latch to neutral storage position.

Uninstalling with Lap/Shoulder Belt

Lift lock off release button, unbuckle belt, un-route belts from base, and remove the base.

Child Restraint Only Install

Installation Method 1 (Lap Belt)

Route lap belt under guides, buckle. Allow shoulder belt to lay against seat back.

Installation Method 2 (Lap & Shoulder Belt)

Route lap belt under guides, buckle. Route shoulder belt around back of restraint through blue shoulder belt guide.

Installation Method 3 (Lap Belt Only)

Use lap belt only if no shoulder belt. Route belt under guides, buckle. Tension and lock vehicle belt firmly.

Child Restraint Only Install (continued)

Adjusting Restraint Angle

Adjust angle with towel/noodle. Angle correct when blue line on restraint is level with ground.

Checking Belt Tension

Tension vehicle belt firmly into seat, lock it. Ensure it is not loose or twisted.

Installation in an Aircraft

Aircraft Belt Routing

Position restraint facing aircraft seat back. Route aircraft lap belt under guides and buckle.

Aircraft Angle Adjustment

Adjust angle using towel/blanket. Angle correct when blue line is level with aircraft floor. Tighten belt firmly.

Installation on a Stroller

Attaching to Nuna Strollers

Attach infant carrier to Nuna strollers using adapters (sold separately). Visit nunababy.com for more info.

Attaching to Other Strollers

Attach infant carrier to other brands of strollers using adapters. Visit nunababy.com for more information.

Accessories

PIPA Series Adapters

Adapters for Nuna and other strollers. Infant Car Seat Ring Adapter, Infant Car Seat Post Adapters available. Instructions included.

PIPA Series Base

PIPA aire rx is compatible with the PIPA series base, sold separately.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Soft Goods Washing and Drying

Refer to care label for instructions. Do NOT remove foam under seat pad. Air dry all parts.

Carrier Shell and Buckle Cleaning

Clean shell, handle, straps with mild detergent and water. Rinse buckle with warm water only. DO NOT use soaps, solvents, or lubricants.

Cleaning and Maintenance (continued)

Long-Term Storage

Remove carrier from vehicle if not in use long-term. Store in a cool, dry place inaccessible to children.

Fabric Wear and Functionality Checks

Fabric may color from sunlight or show wear. Check regularly for proper function. Stop use if parts are torn, broken, or missing.

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