Britax AHR Air Cushion 7200 A 2010, AHR Air Cushion 7200/A/2010 Series Instructions For Use Manual
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.
IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT
AHR Air Cushion™
Convertible Child Restraint
Series No. 7200/A/2010
INTRODUCTIONINDEX
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INTRODUCTION
WARNINGS
SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS A GROWING CHILD
SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS
SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS THE NEXT STEP
SPECIAL FEATURES: REARWARD-FACING
SUITABLE FOR USE
HOW TO SETUP
HOW TO INSTALL
HOW TO USE
SPECIAL FEATURES: FORWARD-FACING
SUITABLE FOR USE
HOW TO SETUP
HOW TO INSTALL
HOW TO USE
CARE & MAINTENANCE
ACCESSORIES
TRAVELLING TIPS
INSTALLATION OF CAR ANCHOR FITTING
IN CASE OF ACCIDENT
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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 a 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.
You purchased a model with the added protection of a Side Impact Cushion Technology™headrest
you can see the Side Impact Cushion tted on the sides of the headrest. There is no installation or
assembly required to activate the Side Impact Cushion, it only functions in a side crash to provide
additional protection to the occupant.
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.
Always store the instruction book in the pocket provided on the side or the 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.
• 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.
• DO NOT USE A REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT WHERE AN AIRBAG IS FITTED IN THE FRONT
OF THE SEATING POSITION.
• 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).
DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR.
• 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.
• 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.
• Upper anchorage straps and extension 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.
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SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS
A GROWING CHILD
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.
Newborn (Rearward Facing)
Shoulder height
label (hidden)
Label A
Rearward Facing
Forward Facing
Child Use (Forward Facing)
Shoulder Height Labels
Label A
Label B
Shoulder
height label
Label A
Older baby (Rearward Facing)
Turn to forward-facing when the child's
shoulders reach the lower shoulder height marker.
Move to the next form of child restraint when the child's
shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker.
IMPORTANT: Follow this advice.
Booster seat
and lap-sash seat
belt.
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),
OR
• 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),
OR
• Booster seat and lap-sash seat belt.
SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS
THE NEXT STEP
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1. Canopy (if tted)
2. AHR Tilt & Adjust Headrest
3. Side Impact Cushion Technology™
4. Infant Safety Cushion Insert
5. Shoulder Pads
6. Fully adjustable 6 point harness
7. Quick Release Buckle (Red button)
8. Crotch Pad
9. Harness Adjustment Button
10. Harness Adjustment Strap
11. Stabilising Bar for Baby use
12. Seat Pad
13. Padded cover for baby’s comfort (may vary in style)
14. Shoulder Height Markers (Hidden behind headrest)
Shoulder Height
Markers hidden
under headrest in
lowest position.
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).
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SUITABLE FOR USE
TO BE USED WITH A LAP SASH OR LAP ONLY SEAT BELT IN
THE BACK OF MOST CARS WITH FORWARD-FACING SEATS.
To be used only in a rearward-facing position until the
child's shoulders reach the lower shoulder height marker
(approximately 12 months of age). Then to be used in
forward-facing position until the shoulders reach the upper
shoulder height marker (approximately 4 years of age).
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 sufcient. 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.
465mm
615mm
RECLINE MECHANISM
15. Car's Anchor Fitting
16. Attachment Clip
17. Pocket
18. Vehicle seat belt
19. Blue Release Latch
20. Grey Recline Latch
21. Rear facing Lock-off
22. Blue REARWARD FACING BELT PATH label
23. Messy Mat™ (if supplied)
24. Base (shown in baby use mode)
25. Forward facing sash belt lock-off
26. Upper Anchorage Storage Band
27. Upper Anchorage Strap Adjuster
28. Pocket for Instruction Manual (Behind Restraint)
29. Helpful Harness Holder™
SPECIAL FEATURES: REARWARD-FACING
Front of Vehicle
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HOW TO SETUP
FULLY RECLINE IN CHILD USE MODE:
Place one hand on the front corner of the base rmly
while with the other hand lifts the Grey Recline Latch up
to unlock, continue pulling restraint forward until fully
reclined. The Blue Release Latch prevents over reclining
when installed forward facing. The seat belt may need to
be slackened and retightened.
CONVERT TO BABY USE MODE:
Once fully reclined, press the Blue Release Latch located
under the restraint body while with the other hand lift
the Grey Recline Latch up to unlock, continue pulling the
restraint forward until fully reclined into baby use mode.
Lift Grey
Recline Latch
Lift Grey
Recline Latch
Fully press Adjuster Button (A)
while pulling Upper Anchorage
Strap (B) to lengthen.
Pull Adjustment
Strap to remove
slack
B
A
Storage
Band
INSTALLING INTO VEHICLE REARWARD
FACING
A. 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. Convert the
restraint to baby use mode by referring to steps below,
B. 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.
Press Blue
Release Latch
SUITABLE FOR USE
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 front vehicle seat.
CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE
To use this child restraint, the car will need a child restraint anchor tting in the seating position that
you intend to use. Refer to the car owner's handbook.
If no anchor tting is provided then you will need to install an anchor tting. Refer to pages 56 to 59.
The anchor tting is required for attaching the upper anchorage strap in both rear facing mode and
forward facing mode covered later in the these instructions.
HOW TO SETUP
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Then push bar
forward
Pull out
Stabilising
bar
Click
Helpful Harness
Holder™
INSTALLING INTO THE CAR
A. Place restraint rearward facing in the chosen
seating position with the Messy Mat™(if tted)
positioned centrally in the seating position.
Remove Infant Safety Cushion Insert, and gently
remove the Seat Pad.
B. Undo the buckle and place buckle tongues in the
Helpful Harness Holder™.
C. Pull out stabilising bar and gently push bar
forward until a click is heard. Stabilising bar is
now latched in place.
Infant Safety
Cushion Insert
Remove
Seat Pad
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C
HOW TO SETUP
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D. If using a lap-sash seabelt, disengage the
rear facing Lock-off. Fully lengthen seat belt
and feed the seat belt through the closest
seatbelt path slot and pass across the
seating surface behind the crotch buckle
straps and through the opposite slot. Follow
the blue REARWARD FACING BELT
PATH label.
E. Engage seat belt buckle & tongue and
tighten the seat belt allowing the sash to
fully retract. Use the rear facing seat belt
lock-offs to prevent the seat belt loosening.
See illustrations on page 17. Do not use the
lock-off if the buckle interferes with closing
the lock-off.
Lock-off (open)
Seatbelt path slot
Blue -
REARWARD
FACING BELT
PATH label.
Pass buckle tongue through slots 1 and 2.
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Headrest trim end
Pass buckle tongue through here
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.
HOW TO SETUP
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F. Ret the harness buckle through Seat Pad and
t the Seat Pad around the Push Button adjuster
moulding. Ret the Seat Pad by connecting with
the seat cover along the seat surface and up the
backrest. For smaller babies replace the Infant
Safety Cushion Insert. Do not use the Inser t if
the child's shoulders reach the Lower Shoulder
Height Marker, remove the Insert for longer use
whilst still rear facing. See page 23 for advice on
positioning the shoulder straps.
HOW TO SETUP
G. Align restraint centrally to the chosen seating position. 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 to prevent the seat belt slackening.
On the car seat belt buckle side, pass both lap
and sash seat belt through the lock-off and lock
in place
Rear facing
seat belt
lock-off
On the opposite side to the
seat belt buckle, only pass
the lap portion of the belt
through the lock-off and
lock in place (optional).
If placing the restraint in a seating position with a lap only seat belt, tighten the seatbelt so as to hold
the restraint rmly against the vehicle seat back.
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H. Fit the attachment clip to the car's anchor
tting as shown. Make sure to remove as
many twists as possible from the upper
anchorage strap. Refer to the car owner's
handbook for the location of the child
restraint anchor tting.
The strap will usually t around the outside
of the Side Impact Cushion. Do not tighten
the strap so that it causes the headrest to
become narrower. Just remove the slack
from the upper anchorage strap.
I. Tighten adjustable upper anchorage strap
by pulling adjustment strap (C) to remove
slack, but do not over-tighten causing the
restraint base to lift off the vehicle seat. This
will usually be done once the baby has been
harnessed into the seat. Roll up excess strap
tightly so the webbing is thick enough to be
held in the storage band.
HOW TO SETUP
Fully press Adjuster Button
(A) while pulling Upper
Anchorage Strap (B) to
lengthen.
Pull Adjustment Strap
to remove slack
Roll up excess strap
tightly so the webbing is
thick enough to be held
in the storage band.
B
A
Storage
Band
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Attachment Clip
Car's Anchor Fitting
C
Attachment Clip
Car's Anchor Fitting
HOW TO INSTALL
DO NOT USE RESTRAINT IN REARWARD FACING MODE WITHOUT STABILISING BAR
FULLY EXTENDED.
THE UPPER ANCHORAGE STRAP MUST ALWAYS BE FITTED WHEN THE CHILD
RESTRAINT IS USED IN A VEHICLE.
ALWAYS ATTACH THE HOOK AND REMOVE THE SLACK.
Ensure Upper Anchorage Strap is tightened,
attached to the Anchor Fitting and that straps are
the same length on both sides of Attachment Clip.
Pull sash portion of seat
belt to remove slack.
A single
twist is
required in
baby use.
Do not use this
slot for baby use
installation
Feed seat belt between restraint cover and
restraint body, (see previous page).
Engage the Lock-offs to prevent the seat belt slacking.
Do not use the Lock-off if the seat buckle interferes.
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