The Clek Foonf is a popular car seat that significantly enhances your child’s safety when situated in the car while you drive. This tutorial will help you understand how to best handle and troubleshoot your Clek Foonf.
Clek Foonf Installation Instructions
While installing, ensure you review the Foonf’s latch limits.
1. Clek Foonf forward-facing installation
The Clek Foonf forward configuration is done in three ways; using the latch only, using the seatbelt, and using the latch with the seatbelt combination. The latch and vehicle belt installation is used in combination for children weighing 22-65 lb. The latch installation works only for children weighing 22-35 lb.
To install the foonf forward-facing, ensure the anti-rebound and rear base are detached from the clek foonf, and the seat is in an upright position. To use a latch only installation for forward-facing;
- 1Loosen the top tether found at the back of your foonf. Place it out of your way so that it does not interrupt you as you continue the installation.
- 2Extend the firm latch connectors at the back of your foonf by pulling on the lower black lever at the front and simultaneously pulling out the latch connectors from the backside. Attach the connectors to the anchors. The indicator window on the latches should turn green if the latches are secure.
- 3While pulling the same lower black lever again, push the foonf in until the back touches your car seat.
- 4Lastly, tighten your top tether.
This video will help you if you need more guidance:
Clek Foonf PART 4: Convertible Car Seat How to Install Forward-Facing
To install using the vehicle belt alone:
- 1Detach the seat pad
- 2Remove your top tether and adjust it from the back storage and route it to the rear anchor
- 3Using the recline adjustment button, rotate your seat to the desired recline position and release it to lock its position
- 4Open the forward-facing lock-offs on the same side your vehicle seat belt is coming out of by rotating the lock tab down and pulling forward to open the other piece.
- 5Route the vehicle belt by passing it over the top of the back metal support bars and buckle it.
- 6Check to ensure the shoulder portion is inside the forward-facing lock-off. Tighten the belt and close the lock off.
- 7Shake the seat to confirm if it has been mounted firmly.
This video will help you with each step:
STEP 1: Prepare child seat for Forward Facing installation
To use the recommended latch and seatbelt forward-facing installation combination:
- 1Pull out the rigid latch
- 2Place the top tether but do not secure it
- 3Thread your vehicle’s seat belt through the rear belt path, ensuring that the seat belt is behind the child harness straps but not between the harness straps and the car seat.
- 4Click in the seat belt and tug to feel the firmness.
- 5Push the latches into the lower anchors until the indicator turns green.
- 6Pull the seat belt tight while ensuring it has no twist in it.
- 7Place the chest strap to go through the red lock off and close the red tab
- 8Fix the top tether using your car’s anchor depending on the instructions from your car manual.
- 9Pull up on the tether’s tail until it is taut.
Here’s a video to further assist you:
Clek Foonf PART 4: Convertible Car Seat How to Install Forward-Facing
2. Clek Foonf rear-facing installation
For rear-facing installations, use the rear base and the anti-rebound bar to increase your child's safety. The bar increases the stability of the foonf by preventing side rocking and a rearward rotation in case of impact.
To add the rear base:
- 1Keep your foonf face down on a flat surface. Take the base or wedge and align the two wide and two narrowly spaced tabs to their respective openings on the bottom of the base.
- 2Slide the tabs into the correct holes and push the wedge down until you hear a click.
- 3Gently tug the base to confirm that it is tightly attached.
After attaching the base, we now attach the anti-rebound bar:
- 1Remove the seat pad or seat cushion by pushing on the black locking levers on each side of the top front part.
- 2Remove the latch connectors from their storage pockets.
- 3Recline the foonf to its farthest position.
- 4Align your anti-rebound bar, align it with the respective holes under the seat, and slide the bar into position.
- 5Lock it in place with the bolt and cotter pins.
- 6Store away the latch connectors and replace the seat pad to its original position.
To remove the anti-rebound bar,
- 1Recline the seat as far back as possible using the upper black lever. Pull the lever forward and pull the seat outwards.
- 2Remove the seat pad by pressing the black tabs at the front underside of the seat pad.
- 3Remove the latch clips to access the bolt and cotter pins.
- 4Slide off the pins, and the anti-rebound bar should come off the guides easily.
- 5Replace the latch clips and the seat pads. Pull the upper black lever and push the foonf inside to return it to its upright position.
To install the Clek Foonf rear-facing, we can use latch or seat belt configurations.
For seatbelt rear-facing installation:
- 1Recline the set as far back as possible and place the Clek Foonf on the vehicle seat. Ensure you’re parked on a flat surface. The ground level should be within the blue indicator level on the side designated for your child’s age.
- 2Remove the seat pad by pressing up on the black tabs and unthreading the crotch strap.
- 3Unfold the lock-offs found on the sides of the seat pad rest.
- 4Thread the seatbelt through the rear-facing belt path. The belt should be positioned under the two tabs located between each lock-off. Ensure you use your weight on the car seat to get the tightest installation possible. Don’t release the tension of the belt on one exit side.
- 5Fold the Lock-offs into position on top of the belt and release the tension of the belt.
- 6Check for proper installation by shaking the seat forwards and backward and side to side in the belt path. Your clek foonf should not budge more than one inch.
- 7Check for proper installation by shaking the seat forwards and backward and side to side in the belt path. Your clek foonf should not budge more than one inch.
If there’s any confusion, watch this short video:
Clek Foonf PART 3: Convertible Car Seat How to Install Rear Facing
Latch installation is done using the foonf’s latch connectors. This is similar to the rear-facing installation with a seat belt. To install:
- 1Remove the seat pad from the clek foonf
- 2Under the seat pad resting area, you will find a storage area with latch connectors. Disconnect the latch connectors and undo the elastic band around the strap.
- 3Use the long grey button to loosen the straps as evenly as possible.
- 4Release the lock-offs and thread the straps underneath the black tabs between the lock-offs through the rear-facing belt path to attach to your vehicle’s latch anchors.
- 5Use your body weight to press the clek foonf onto the car seat and tighten the straps to get the tightest fit possible.
- 6Shake the clek foonf in all directions to confirm if it is tightly installed. Make sure it does not move.
- 7Finally, replace the seat pad.
If you need more help, this video will walk you through all of the steps listed above:
Clek Foonf PART 3: Convertible Car Seat How to Install Rear Facing
3. Clek Foonf headrest installation
To adjust the Foonf’s headrest:
- 1Locate the headrest adjust button on the side of your seat and the pin hole located on the other side
- 2Get your troubleshooting tool from storage by removing the top tether from its storage area. Ensure you return the top tether to its original position before installing the headrest.
- 3Align the poles of the headrest to their respective headrest guides and line it up straight.
- 4Use the pin on the end of the troubleshooting tool to press the pin hole. Once the side on the pin hole drops down, press the adjuster button on the opposite side while pushing the headrest down to lock it at the position you desire.
Here’s a visual demonstration of how to install your headrest:
4. Clek Foonf cup holder installation
To install your clek Foonf cup holder, you first have to decide which side to hold your cup, whether the left or right side. Suppose you install the cup holder on the clek foonf with a rear-facing seatbelt installation. In that case, you can only do it on the side closest to the vehicle belt buckle. Here are the steps to follow:
Take the correct cup thingy adaptor and align the small tab with the small slot at the side of the seat. Slide the tab into space while pressing until you hear a click. You can now align the cup with the cup holder and slide it into place.
This video will help you if you need a visual aid:
Clek Drink thingy for Foonf and Fllo - Installation
To remove the cup holder:
Remove the seat cushion and Push the button on the opposite side of the tab while pushing the cup holder outside on the rear of the holder. The holder detaches easily.
This video will show you how to remove your cup holder:
Clek Drink-Thingy for Foonf and Fllo - Removal
5. Clek Foonf Recline Instructions
To adjust the recline of the Clek Foonf;
- 1Pull the recline handle at the front part of the seat close to the cushion. There are three adjusting recline positions.
- 2Release the seat handle to lock the Foonf into your selected recline position.
Here's a short video on the steps above:
6. Clek Foonf Cleaning Instructions
To clean the clek Foonf fabric:
If it is a spot:
- 1Scrape the residual material if the spot is dry and wipe the surface using water
- 2Apply a mild detergent and water to the spot lightly and use a brush or a spoon edge to clean the area.
- 3Rinse using clean water or a clean wet towel and wait to dry.
To handwash the fabric:
- 1Detach the set cushion cover from the seat cushion
- 2Remove the side panels from the cover and remove the backside cushion.
- 3Handwash softly without bleach. Do not dry the cushion.
- 4Ensure the cushion is completely dry before returning it.
This short video will show you how to clean the fabric:
7. Clek Foonf Adjustment Instructions
Follow the following steps to correctly adjust a Clek Foonf infant seat:
1. How do I release the Clek Foonf straps
To release the shoulder harness straps:
- 1Unbuckle Harness and separate Chest clip
- 2Loosen the shoulder strap to its largest size
- 3Lift the Harness adjuster tab while pulling out the shoulder harness straps to their limit.
- 4Detach the tether hook from its storage at the back of the car seat
- 5Remove the access panel to the harness and twist the Access panel lock counterclockwise. Remove the lock by pulling.
- 6Remove the loops at the end of the straps by sliding the strap put and from the front of the car seat, pull the shoulder harness straps out of the chair.
Watch this video to understand this process better:
Adjust Harness with Infant Insert on Clek Car Seat
2. How to extend Clek Foonf straps
To stretch the Shoulder harness straps:
- 1Release the shoulder harness straps from their access panel.
- 2Pull each harness strap to the front of the seat and reroute using the desired set of harness slots. Ensure no twists on the harness straps
- 3Re-attach the harness straps to the access panel.
Here is a short video explaining the steps above:
3. How to remove Clek Foonf headrest
The troubleshooting tool is used to remove the headrest from its position. To remove the headrest:
Press the headrest adjuster button located on the top left end of your seat while pulling the headrest upwards.
When it reaches its highest position, place the metal pin into the pinhole on the headrest side at the opposite side of the adjuster button. Press the tool and the adjuster button simultaneously while pulling the headrest out.
Removing Car Seat Headrest on Vimeo - Clek
4. How to remove Clek Foonf car seat
To remove the Clek Foonf car seat:
- 1Release the top tether from its anchor.
- 2Depending on which side you placed the seat on, release the latches and straps to detach the seat from your car.
Infant-thingy - Remove Seat Cushion
5. How to remove Clek Foonf base for cleaning
To remove the base:
- 1Lean the seat on one side and pull up on the handle at the rear of the base. Ensure the seat is at recline position 3.
- 2Push down at the top of the base. The base slides off easily.
Here is a video to show how you how to remove a Clek Foonf base:
Clek Foonf PART 2: Convertible Car Seat Set Up for Installation
6. How to remove Clek Foonf car seat cover
To remove the car seat cover:
- 1Remove the buckle pad by tugging the top of the pad and pulling it upwards.
- 2Press each of the two locking tabs in. (The tabs are located at the front immediately under the seat cover)
- 3Lift the seat cover while guiding the buckle through.
Here’s a video demonstrating the steps:
Clek Foonf Manual
The manual will depend on the year of making your clek foonf and the language you wish to read your manual in. They include:
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