Britax 7300 A 2010, 7300 D 2010 Instructions For Installation & Use

Rearward Facing

For use with children up to approximately 12 months.

Forward Facing.

For use with children from approximately 12 months to approximately 4 years of age.

Convertible Child Restraint

Series No.7300/A/2010, 7300/D/2010

IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT

INDEX

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INTRODUCTION

WARNINGS

SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS AND A GROWING CHILD

SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS

SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS & THE NEXT STEP

SUITABLE FOR USE - REARWARD-FACING

SPECIAL FEATURES - REARWARD-FACING

HOW TO SETUP - REARWARD-FACING

HOW TO INSTALL - REARWARD-FACING

HOW TO USE - REARWARD-FACING

SPECIAL FEATURES - FORWARD-FACING

SUITABLE FOR USE - FORWARD-FACING

HOW TO SETUP - FORWARD-FACING

HOW TO INSTALL - FORWARD-FACING

HOW TO USE - FORWARD-FACING

CARE & MAINTENANCE

ACCESSORIES

TRAVELLING TIPS

INSTALLATION OF CAR ANCHOR FITTING

IN CASE OF ACCIDENT

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INTRODUCTION

This instruction book covers various models under the series number 7300/A/2010, 7300/D/2010 design. These child restraints are installed in the rear of the car and can be used either rearward-facing for infants or forward facing for older children. They are installed in the car using the car seatbelt and

the tether strap attached to the car's child restraint anchor tting.

To be used only in a rearward-facing position for an infant until their shoulders reach the lower shoulder height marker (approximately 12 months of age). Then to be used in forward-facing position until their shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker (approximately 4 years of age).

Continue to use this child restraint until the child reaches this limit.

Do not use forward facing until child's shoulders are above the lower shoulder height marker.

Infants are at risk of serious injury if they face forward too early.

Children are at risk of serious injury if they move to booster seats too early.

Children that have outgrown this restraint are safest in a booster seat until their shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker of the booster seat.

CAREFULLY READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION. IN THE EVENT OF DOUBT ABOUT THE METHOD OF INSTALLATION, CONSULT BRITAX CHILDCARE OR AGENT OR A CHILD RESTRAINT FITTING STATION AUTHORISED BY A RELEVANT TRANSPORT AUTHORITY OR, IN NEW ZEALAND, THE AGENT FOR THE VEHICLE.

No child restraint can guarantee absolute protection from injury in every crash. However, to ensure that your child gets all the protection designed into the restraint PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY and use only Safe-n-Sound (Britax) recommended parts and accessories.

THIS RESTRAINT MUST BE ATTACHED TO A CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE POINT IN THE CAR. REFER TO CAR OWNER’S HANDBOOK FOR LOCATION OF ANCHORAGE POINTS. REFER TO A CHILD RESTRAINT FITTING STATION IF NO ANCHORAGE POINTS ARE IN THE MOTOR CAR.

TO BE USED WITH A LAP-SASH OR LAP-ONLY SEAT BELT IN THE BACK OF MOST CARS WITH FORWARD FACING SEATS.

Always store the instruction book in the pocket provided on the side or back of the cover.

• Use the restraint exactly as shown in the instructions.

• Fit the restraint rmly to the car seat.

• Fit the harness rmly to the child.

• A loose restraint or harness is dangerous.

• Supervision of children is needed because they may be able to undo buckles and adjusters.

• DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR.

• Do not alter or modify this restraint.

• Repairs must only be done by the manufacturer or agent.

• Do not allow the restraint to come into contact with polishes, oils, bleach and other chemicals.

• Destroy the restraint if it has been in a severe crash, even if no damage is visible.

• DO NOT USE THIS RESTRAINT WITHOUT A COVER.

• Regularly check the restraint components, straps & other tments for correct function and

condition. Seek prompt repair.

• To ensure baby’s back is evenly supported do not put more than one nappy on the baby and

make sure the nappy is not thickly folded at the back.

• DO NOT USE A REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT WHERE AN AIRBAG IS FITTED IN THE FRONT

OF THE SEATING POSITION.

• If an airbag is tted in the desired seating position where the child restraint is to be tted, follow

the vehicle manufacturer's warnings and instructions.

• The restraint should not be purchased or sold as a second hand item. It is recommended not to

use child restraints older that 10 years as the protection in an accident may be reduced.

• THIS RESTRAINT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE WHERE THE ANCHORAGE STRAP MAY FALL INTO

A SPLIT IN THE SEAT BACK (E.G. HATCHBACK OR WAGON).

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DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR.

• The restraint is not intended to be a substitute baby cot or bed. It is only designed to enable safe

transportation of children in motor vehicles. Do not leave a baby in the restraint for long periods of time.

• Straps may be damaged by unsecured cargo in a collision. Secure or remove hazardous cargo

before using this strap. Hatchback or wagon: Do not use the child restraint where the upper anchorage strap may fall into a split in the seat back.

• Protect all webbing from abrasion and cutting by sharp corners and edges.

• Do not lift the seat by the Headrest.

• Do not store in areas that may get hot, like in car boots, roof space, beside shed walls which get

hot in summer. Do not place heavy items on top of the seat as this may distort the plastic.

SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS A GROWING CHILD

Forward Facing

Rearward Facing

Newborn (Rearward facing)

Shoulder height label (hidden)

Shoulder height label

Label A

Older baby (Rearward facing)

Child Use (Forward Facing)

Move to the next form of child restraint when the child's shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker.

Shoulder Height Labels

Turn to forward-facing when the child's shoulders reach the lower shoulder height marker.

Label A

Label B

SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS

Shoulder height markers are provided on this restraint for a visual indication that the child is safe to ride in this restraint. Do not turn to forward-facing until the child's shoulder's reach the lower marker. Do not continue to use the restraint if the child's shoulders are above the top marker.

LOWER SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKER : Label A

When the child's shoulders reach the lower marker, the child restraint must be turned to face towards the front of the vehicle or move the child to another Forward Facing seat with in built harness. Approximately 12 months of age.

UPPER SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKER : Label B

When the child's shoulders reach this upper marker, the child is now too big for the child restraint. It is now time to move too the next child restraint. Approximately 4 years of age.

IMPORTANT: FOLLOW THIS ADVICE.

SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS & THE NEXT STEP

Convertible Booster seat used with internal harness until approximately 4 years and then as a booster seat.

Booster seat and accessory Child Harness.

For the next child restraint choose from:

• Convertible Booster Seat ( Note: you can

move to a convertible booster seat once the child's shoulders reach the lower shoulder height marker), this will be a little lower than the Lower Shoulder Height Marker on the child restraint covered on the previous page.

• Booster Seat and an accessory Child Harness

(A Child Harness must be used if the car is

tted with a lap only seat belt in the desired

seating position),

• Booster seat and lap-sash seat belt.

NOTE: These options are from approximately 6-8 years and 8-10 years.

Booster seat with lap-sash seat belt.

SUITABLE FOR USE - REARWARD-FACING

TO BE USED WITH A LAP SASH OR LAP ONLY SEAT BELT IN THE BACK OF MOST CARS WITH FORWARD-FACING SEATS.

Continue to use this restraint in this rear facing mode until the child's shoulders reach the limit of the lower shoulder height marker before turning the seat to face forward. A baby's neck muscles may be unable to support their head thus the baby should remain rear facing until the neck muscles become stronger.

The purchaser should check the measurements between the front of the seat back of the rear seat and all front seats in the car in which the child restraint is intended to be used, to ensure that the space is

sufcient. If you have the restraint check it ts in your car.

Regional Road Rules may prohibit the use of this restraint in the front seat until the child is 4 years of age. Check your Regional Road Rules for exemptions.

600mm

520mm

DO NOT USE RESTRAINT IN REARWARD FACING MODE WITHOUT STABILISING BAR FULLY EXTENDED.

Do not use the restraint without the Upper Anchorage Strap correctly attached.

DO NOT USE A REAR FACING CHILD RESTRAINT WHERE AN AIRBAG IS FITTED IN FRONT OF THE SEATING POSITION.

Do not use on any vehicle seat which faces sideways or rearwards.

Never leave babies or toddlers in a stationary car in the sun because of the risk of heat exhaustion. Ensure babies and toddlers have adequate ventilation and are shaded from direct sunlight through side or rear windows.

Do not allow the front seat to alter the installed position of

the restraint. It is permissible to

allow the restraint to touch the

seat on front of it.

Seat width 450mm

SPECIAL FEATURES - REARWARD-FACING

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Baby Recline Latch

For rearward-facing mode only

Front of Vehicle

19. Messy Mat™

20. Baby Recline Latch (back of seat

for rear-facing mode only)

21. Upper Lock-off

22. Upper Anchorage Storage Band

23. Upper Anchorage Strap Adjuster

12. Adjustable Upper Anchorage Strap

13. Attachment Clip

14. Car's Anchor Fitting

15. Harness Adjustment Button

16. Car's seat belt

17. Blue REARWARD FACING BELT PATH label

18. Base (shown in baby use mode)

SPECIAL FEATURES - REARWARD-FACING

To be used only in a rearward-facing position until the infant's shoulders reach the lower shoulder height marker (approximately 12 months of age).

1. Adjustable Headrest with HASSLE FREE HARNESS™

2. Fully adjustable 6 point harness

3. Insert Pad (if tted)

(may vary in style)

4. Shoulder Pads (if tted)

5. Padded cover for comfort

6. Quick Release Buckle (Red button)

7. Stabilising Bar for Baby use

8. Harness Adjustment Strap

9. Headrest adjuster latch

10. Shoulder Height Markers

(May be hidden behind headrest)

11. Recline Latch

Shoulder Height Markers may be hidden under headrest in lowest position.

Recline Latch

(Harness strap not shown)

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HOW TO SETUP

Lift Recline Latch

CONVERT TO BABY USE MODE

A. To fully recline the restraint into Child use mode, place one hand

on the front corner of the base rmly, lift recline latch up to unlock,

continue pulling restraint forward until fully reclined or unable to recline further.

B. Once fully reclined in Child use mode, pull the baby recline latch located behind the restraint body, continue pulling the restraint forward until fully reclined into baby use mode.

ADJUSTING HASSLE FREE HARNESS™ STRAP HEIGHT & HEADREST: FOR BABY USE REARWARD-FACING

Correct tment of the harness is very impor tant as it restrains the baby in the restraint. The Headrest must be in the correct position & the harness must t rmly around upper torso of the baby and be

positioned so as to leave the baby's arms and legs free.

For babies in rear facing mode the headrest must be in the position where the top of the shoulder strap slots are nearest to the child’s shoulders, but not lower than the child’s shoulders. Instructions for adjusting the headrest is on the next page. If your baby has reached the lower shoulder height marker then the restraint may be converted for forward-facing “child use”. (Refer to Forward Facing section from page 28.)

HOW TO SETUP

1. The shoulder straps must be in the slots which are nearest to the child's shoulders, but not lower than the child's shoulders. There is only one set of slots so the seat will always have the shoulder straps in place once the headrest is positioned correctly.

2. The Insert pad may be used for rearward facing or in baby mode for small babies.

3. Discontinue the use of the insert pad if

there is insufcient room for the baby

or shoulders have reached the lower shoulder height marker.

REARWARD-FACING

BELT PATH;

shown as blue.

Harness adjuster button

Harness Shoulder slots

Shoulder harness straps

Harness tongues and buckle

Lap strap slots

Crotch strap slots

Harness adjuster strap

Lower shoulder height marker

HOW TO SETUP

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HOW TO ADJUST HEADREST & HASSLE FREE HARNESS™

A. Loosen the harness straps before adjusting the Headrest.

B. You do not need to remove the restraint from the vehicle to adjust the harness or Headrest

positions. Small adjustments maybe possible with the baby still in the seat.

C. To adjust the Headrest, pull on the latch on the back of the restraint and pull up or down to position

the top of the shoulder strap slot above the baby's shoulders. Release the latch to lock the headrest in position. Pull headrest upwards to check it is locked in position.

HOW TO INSTALL

INSTALLING INTO VEHICLE (REARWARD FACING)

Fully press Adjuster Button (A) while pulling Upper Anchorage Strap (B) to lengthen.

Storage Band

CONVERT TO BABY USE MODE

A. To fully recline the restraint in Child use mode, place one

hand on the front corner of the base rmly, push recline

latch up to unlock, continue pulling restraint forward until fully reclined.

B. Once fully reclined in Child use mode, pull the latch

located behind the restraint body, continue pulling the restraint forward until fully reclined into baby use mode.

The restraint is normally packaged in the fully upright child use

mode so if you need to use it for baby use you must rst fully

recline the restraint, and then convert the restraint to baby use mode as shown below.

If Upper Anchorage Strap is folded up for storage undo Storage Strap then lengthen. Fully press Adjuster Button (A) while pulling Upper Anchorage Strap (B) to lengthen.

Lift Recline Latch

(Harness straps not shown for image clarity)

Latch

Pull

IMPORTANT:

Ensure harness and Headrest are positioned so that the shoulder straps are just above the baby's shoulders but no lower.

HOW TO INSTALL HOW TO INSTALL

A. Position restraint rearward facing in the

chosen seating position.

B. Lift the ap at the end of the seat

sufciently to access the stabilising bar,

pull out stabilising bar and then gently push bar forward until a click is heard. Stabilising bar is now latched in place.

Ret the cover. See Fig 1.

C. Undo the buckle and place the straps to

each side.

INSTALLING INTO VEHICLE (REARWARD FACING) Continued

Lift trim enough to access the stabilising bar

Then push bar forward

Pull out Stabilising bar

Click

Fig 1.

Fig 2.

panel flap

Backrest trim end

Centre

D. Remove Insert Pad (if tted), and

gently lift Headrest trim end, then pull

backwards the centre panel ap, with the

comfort pad from the inner seat of trim. See Fig 2.

E. Fully lengthen seat belt and feed the seat

belt between the restraint cover and the restraint body through seat belt slots in restraint. See Fig 2.

Padded Insert

Pass buckle tongue through slot here

HOW TO INSTALL

Clic

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HOW TO INSTALL

F. Engage seat belt buckle & tongue and

tighten the seat belt allowing the sash to fully retract.

NOTE: Seat belt buckle and tongue must

not rest between restraint cover and restraint. If seat belt buckle is adjustable, adjust buckle as low as possible away from the restraint.

G. Replace the centre panel properly,

ensure the harness buckle is through the panel, and connect the hook and loop to retain the cover. Then place back the Headrest trim end along the Headrest. For smaller babies replace the Insert

Pad (if tted). Do not use if the child's

shoulders reach the lower Shoulder Height Marker. See page 13 for advice on positioning the shoulder straps.

NOTE: Seat belt extenders should not be used if the seat belt is not long enough to secure the child restraint. If they are used then the buckle must not enter the

seating zone.

Pass buckle tongue through slot here

H. Align restraint centrally to the chosen

seating position as shown right. Pull sash portion of seat belt until all slack is removed from Lap portion of seat belt. Adjust seat belt to hold the

restraint rmly against the vehicle seat

back. For retractor seat belts, allow excess belt to feed back into retractor. Lock the rear facing seat belt lock-off

(if tted) to prevent the seat belt

slackening.

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