BRITAX BabySafe User Manual

Baby Safe

User Guide

Table of Contents

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

WARNINGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Important Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Certification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Basic Carrier Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Buckle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Chest Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Using the Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Securing Child in Carrier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Checking Harness Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Harness Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Vehicle Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Vehicle Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Vehicle Seating Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Basic Base Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

ISOFIX Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Protective Sleeve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Recline Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Vehicle Belt Installation Spacer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Foot Prop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Using Carrier with Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Base Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

ISOFIX Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Lap Belt Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Carrier Only Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Lap Belt Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Aircraft Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

This product and its components are subject to change without notice.

BB0-627-00 / P241000 R1:09/04

• Never use the adjuster strap to lift or carry this child restraint. Doing so could cause damage to the harness adjuster and webbing. Always carry a child restraint by the handle or shell.

• This child restraint must not be used in boats, or other non-certified applications.

• NEVER leave child unattended.

• NEVER place carrier on beds, sofas, or other soft surfaces. Infant carrier can roll over on soft surfaces and suffocate the child.

• NEVER use in or on strollers unless approved by Britax.

• NEVER install forward facing in a vehicle.

• NEVER place carrier near edges of counter tops, tables, or other elevated surfaces. Child’s movement can slide carrier.

• NEVER leave child carrier when straps are loose or undone. Child can strangle in loose restraint straps.

• Use of carrier in shopping carts can be dangerous.

• Watch your child closely when restraint is not installed in a vehicle to avoid tipping over and strangulation.

• Harness must be used at all times when child is in carrier.

• Use only in a rear facing position when using this restraint in the vehicle. This infant restraint cannot be used forward facing in a vehicle.

• Use only with children who weigh between 4 and 22 pounds (2 and 10 kg) and whose height is 30 inches (76 cm) or less.

• Snugly adjust the belts provided with this restraint around your child. A snug strap should not allow any slack. It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging. It does not press on the child’s flesh or push the child’s body into an unnatural position.

• Secure this child restraint with the vehicle’s child restraint anchorage system if available or with a vehicle belt.

• Follow all instructions labeled on the child restraint and in these written instructions.

• Secure this child restraint even when it is not occupied. In a crash, an unsecured child restraint may injure vehicle occupants.

• Consult your child’s doctor before using this child restraint. Some infants must be secured with a device that allows them to lie flat.

• The primary protection for occupants of a vehicle in a collision is the structure of the vehicle itself; a child restraint will not protect an infant when the vehicle is seriously impacted. However, correctly installed, a child restraint will substantially improve the chances for survival in most crashes. Make sure that all users fully understand the correct ways to use this child restraint in a vehicle.

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Always use foot prop when base is installed in vehicle! Foot prop must be in Installation Mode for proper carrier attachment to base.

WARNING! DO NOT place a child

restraint in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger air bag unless the air bag is turned off. DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur. The back seat is the safest place for children under 12.

Safety Information

Important Notes

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Verify that the child restraint is secure and that the harness is properly adjusted around the child each time the child restraint is used.

• Adjust the harness to fit the clothes the child is wearing. The fit for a child in winter clothes will differ from a child in summer clothes.

• Cover the restraint when the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight. Parts of the child restraint could become hot enough to burn the child.

• Store the child restraint in a safe place when it is not being used for an extended period of time. Do not place heavy objects on top of it.

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Stop use of a child restraint that is older than six years or has been in a severe crash to prevent injury due to deterioration or hidden damage.

• Do not leave children alone in a vehicle, even for a short time.

• Do not, except as described in this booklet, attempt to disassemble any part of the child restraint or change the way its harness or the vehicle belts are used.

• Do not leave loose objects (e.g. books, bags, etc.) in the back of a vehicle. In the event of a sudden stop, loose objects will keep moving, potentially causing serious injuries.

• Do not leave folding vehicle seats unlatched. In the event of a sudden stop, a loose seat back could prevent the child restraint from protecting the child as well as it should.

• Do not allow children to play with the child restraint.

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Do not hang accessories or toys from handle. Doing so could create a hazard for the child.

Certification

This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards. This restraint is certified for use in motor

vehicles and aircraft.

Registration

Visit BritaxUSA.com to register your restraint online!

Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall. Send your name, address, and the restraint's model number and manufacturing date to Britax Child Safety, Inc. 13501 South Ridge Drive Charlotte, NC 28273 or call 1-888-4BRITAX. For recall information, call the U.S. Government's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

Weight Range

Rear Facing ONLY

4–22 lbs. (2–10 kg)

Maximum Height

The child is too tall when the top of the

head is above the top of the carrier or

height exceeds 30 inches (76 cm).

Features

1 Canopy 2 Handle 3 Cover 4 Head Support Pillow 5 Harness 6 Comfort Pad 7 Chest Clip

8 Buckle 9 Harness Adjuster Lever 10 Harness Adjuster Strap 11 Belly Pad 12 Belt Guide 13 Handle Release Button

14 Harness Slot 15 Anti-Rebound Bar 16 Lock-off Clip 17 Belt Guide 18 ISOFIX (LATCH) Connector 19 ISOFIX (LATCH) Release Button 20 Lock-off 21 Lock-off Release Tab 22 Carrier Release Button

23 Foot Prop Adjust Button 24 Yoke 25 Foot Prop 26 Attachment Rod 27 Vehicle Belt Installation Spacers 28 ISOFIX Guides 29 ISOFIX Protective Cap

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Basic Carrier Functions

Harness

To loosen harness, press and hold harness adjuster lever, while pulling harness straps away from carrier. (fig. D).

To tighten harness, pull harness adjuster strap away from carrier (fig. E).

Basic Carrier Functions

Buckle

To fasten buckle, fit the two buckle tongues together (fig. A), then insert in buckle (fig. B).

IMPORTANT: Proper connection of the buckle

is confirmed with a positive click.

To unfasten buckle, press release button until buckle tongues are ejected (fig. C).

IMPORTANT: Periodically clean buckle to

ensure safe operation. See Cleaning the Buckle on page 33.

Handle

The handle is designed to be adjusted to one of three positions: Sitting, In-Vehicle, or Carrying (fig. C).

To adjust, press both handle release buttons while rotating handle into desired position.

IMPORTANT: Always adjust handle to In-

Vehicle position while using in vehicle.

Canopy

To raise, pull canopy toward foot of carrier (fig. D). To collapse, push canopy toward head of carrier (fig. E).

Basic Carrier Functions

Chest Clip

Secure the chest clip by sliding the harness into the open slot (fig. A).

Adjust chest clip to the center of the child’s chest, level with the armpits (fig. B).

Release the chest clip by sliding the harness out of the open slot.

In-Vehicle

Sitting

Carrying

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