Britax COMPAQ User Manual

Series number:
25/C/2004 &
25/D/2004

Convertible
Child restraint
for vehicle use.

Rearward Facing

For use with

children up to

12kg.

Forward Facing.

For use with children

from

8kg up to 18kg.

INFORMATION FOR BUYERS:
FOR USE WITH CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO 18 KG.
CHECK THAT THIS CHILD RESTRAINT WILL FIT IN

YOUR CAR.
IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE

PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT.

Instructions for

Installation & Use

COMPAQ™ & COMPAQ™ DELUXE

INDEX

WHO TO CONTACT

WARNINGS

F O R B A B Y U S E

SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURES
SUITABLE FOR USE

WARNINGS

HOW TO SET-UP 9.
HOW TO INSTALL
HOW TO USE
CROTCH STRAP POSITION (13)

2.

INTRODUCTION
HOW TO INSTALL

3.

F O R C H I L D U S E

7.

SUITABLE FOR USE

8.

WARNINGS

8. 16.

HOW TO SET-UP
HOW TO INSTALL

11.

13. HOW TO USE
CROTCH STRAP POSITION (21)

F O R B A B Y A N D C H I L D U S E

F O R T O D D L E R A N D C H I L D U S E

HOW TO CLEAN
CARE & MAINTENANCE
ACCESSORIES & FEATURES

22.

TRAVELLING TIPS

23.

IN CASE OF ACCIDENT

24.

EASY SELECTOR GUIDE

14kg

**

**

18kg 26kg 32kg

Infant Restraint

Convertible
Child Car Seat

Forward-Facing
Child Car Seat

Convertible
Booster Seat

Birth

8kg

9kg

12kg

3.

4.

15.

16.

17.

18.

21.

26.

27.

Child Booster Seats
and Booster Cushions

Child Harness

Refer to Catalogue.

*

AUSTRALIA

Britax Childcare Pty. Ltd. A Britax International company.

(Incorporated in Victoria) A.C.N. 006 773 600 A.B.N 55 006 773 600.

Head office: 99 Derby Road Sunshine, Victoria 3020

For interstate and country enquiries, Service & Spare
Parts (9:30am to 5:00pm E.S.T.) Phone: [phone]

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Forward & Rearward Facing

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

WHO TO CONTACT

NEW ZEALAND

Britax Childcare NZ Limited. A Britax International company.
PO Box 100-247 Auckland 9 Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone] Phone toll free: 0800 688 822.

INTERNATIONAL ENQUIRIES

Contact your Local Distributor.

INTRODUCTION & IMPORTANT INFO

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. In the event of doubt about the method of
installation, consult Britax Childcare or agent or a child restraint fitting station authorised by the
relevant transport authority or in New Zealand, the agent for the vehicle. Use only Safe-n-Sound
recommended parts and accessories, which are available from most Safe-n-Sound retailers (refer
to page 24 for accessories).

WARNINGS

Use the restraint exactly as shown in the instructions.
Fit the restraint firmly to the car seat.
Fit the harness firmly 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.
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.

Destroy the restraint if it has been in a severe crash, even if no damage is visible.
DO NOT USE THIS RESTRAINT WITHOUT THE COVER.
Do not use seat belt extenders, even if the car seat belt is not long enough to secure the

child restraint.
Regularly check the restraint components, straps and other fitments for correct function &

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 CHILD RESTRAINTS IN A SEATING POSITION WHERE AN AIRBAG IS

FITTED. FOLLOW THE CAR MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDATIONS.
The restraint is not intended to be a substitute baby cot or bed. It is designed to enable safe

transportation of children in motor vehicles.
THIS RESTRAINT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE IN A HATCHBACK OR WAGON WHERE

THE ANCHORAGE STRAP MAY FALL INTO A SPLIT IN THE SEAT BACK.
Protect all webbing from abrasion and cutting by sharp corners and edges.
Straps may be damaged by unsecured cargo in a collision. Secure or remove hazardous

cargo before using this restraint.
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.

Forward & Rearward Facing

3

HOW TO INSTALL

Consult the vehicle owner's handbook for location of anchor fittings or anchorage points
and the possible use of spacers. Some vehicles may have an anchor fitting fitted by the
vehicle manufacturer. If anchorage points cannot be found refer to car manufacturer or
local child restraint fitting station or traffic authority for optimum position of anchorage
point and the use of spacers.

UPPER ANCHORAGE STRAP

IMPORTANT WARNING: THE ATTACHMENT CLIP COVER MUST ALWAYS BE USED AS
IT PREVENTS THE RISK OF INCORRECT FITMENT OF THE ATTACHMENT CLIP TO

THE ANCHOR FITTING. ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE ATTACHMENT CLIP IS
CORRECTLY ENGAGED TO THE ANCHOR FITTING AND NOT HOOKED OR FITTED TO ANY
OTHER OBJECT BEFORE EACH USE OF THE RESTRAINT. THIS IS ESPECIALLY
IMPORTANT IN VEHICLES SUCH AS STATION WAGONS, VANS, HATCH BACKS OR
VEHICLES WITHOUT A FIXED PARCEL SHELF, SINCE THE ANCHOR POINT IS USUALLY
NOT VISIBLE.

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTE:
In some vehicles the anchor fitting in the rear vertical panel can only be installed in one
way.Pleaserefertovehicleowner's
handbook or a child restraint fitting station for
correct method.

Front of

vehicle

Extension Strap distance to be measured:
Length 300mm -

(Use Safe-n-Sound part 0035 or equivalent).

Length 600mm -

(Use Safe-n-Sound part 0036 or equivalent).
Available from all major child restraint retailers.

Rear facing installation may require a longer
extension strap.

CORRECT ENGAGEMENT
OF ATTACHMENT CLIP TO
ANCHOR FITTING.

Adjustable upper
anchorage strap.

The shaded areas of this diagram illustrate the possible locations of the anchor fitting. Within each
shaded area is an anchor fitting showing the correct way to install the fitting. Ensure the anchor
fitting is aligned as illustrated unless stated otherwise in the vehicle owner’s handbook.

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Forward & Rearward Facing

HOW TO INSTALL

ANCHOR FITTING:

WARNING: CHILD RESTRAINTS MUST NOT BE ATTACHED TO UNSOUND
METAL OR TO WOOD, OR SYNTHETIC STRUCTURES. WHEN DRILLING 9 MM

HOLE DO NOT DRILL THROUGH FUEL LINES, FUEL TANKS, ELECTRICAL
WIRING, OR RADIO SPEAKERS. WEBBING STRAPS MUST BE PROTECTED FROM
SHARP CORNERS AND EDGES. THE ANCHOR FITTING MUST BE USED ONLY AS
DESCRIBED ABOVE. IT MUST NOT BE HOOKED ONTO ANY OTHER OBJECT.

If the car is fitted with child restraint anchorage point...

Locate the anchorage point behind the rear seating position
to be used. Consult the car owners handbook for the location
of the anchorage points. The anchorage point should be
directly behind and central to the restraint. Remove thread
plug from the parcel shelf, floor/roof, etc. and install anchor bolt
and fitting as shown right.

CAUTION: Do not overtighten anchor bolt. Overtightening may
fracture or break bolt. Maximum torque is 20 N.m. (14.75 ft.lb.)
Note: Minimum of five full turns of anchor bolt is required before
tightening force is applied. Do not overtighten.

Lock washer

If the car is not fitted with child restraint
anchorage points...

For Sedans only - Drill 9mm diameter hole in
the parcel shelf on the centreline of the seating
position as shown right. Before drilling the hole,
check the underside for accessibility.

For vehicles other than Sedans - In Australia,
consult your nearest child restraint fitting
station or traffic authority for vehicle
inspection to find the best, correct position for the
placement of the anchorage point, and for the
correct attachment bolt length and use of spacers.
In New Zealand, consult the agent for the vehicle.

Centre line of
seating position

Note to Queensland purchasers: The installation of
anchorage points must be approved by authorised officers
appointed by Queensland Transport. Authorised officers
can be sourced from all Queensland Transport Customer
Service and Queensland Ambulance Service Centres.

ONLY USE A 5/16 UNC GRADE 5 BOLT.
IF THE BOLT IS NOT THE CORRECT
LENGTH THE CAR MANUFACTURER’S
HAND BOOK CAN PROVIDE ADVICE ON
THE CORRECT LENGTH BOLT.

Front of vehicle

Trim

Metal
panel

Securing nut

Trim

200 mm

min.

diameter hole.

lines, fuel tanks,
electrical wiring

or radio speakers.

Anchor bolt

Anchor fitting

Spacers (if required)

Reinforcing washer

Lock washer

Anchor bolt

Anchor fitting

Spacers
(if required)

Metal
panel

Front of vehicle

Drill 9 mm

Do not drill

through fuel

Forward & Rearward Facing

5

Important: If using an Extension Strap,
positioning the Attachment Clip above the

baby may lead to injury in an accident
therefore make sure that the Attachment
Clip is not positioned in front of the vehicle
seat.

Front of

vehicle

ANGULAR ADJUSTMENT OF RESTRAINT

10°

HOW TO INSTALL

Attachment Clip must

not be in front of the

vehicle seat front.

Attachment

Some vehicle seats have more rearward slope
than others. If the angle of the seat causes the

baby to be too upright for comfort, the angle may

be altered by placing a firm packing between the
seat and the underside of the base. Packing can

be a firmly rolled up towel or nappy.

Do not remove all of the rearward slope by over

packing. Always leave a rearward slope angle of

Attachment Clip must
be behind the front of
the vehicle seat.

Clip

Extension

Strap

approximately 10 degrees.

TO REMOVE RESTRAINT FROM VEHICLE

A.

Disengage seat belt tongue from buckle and remove
from restraint.

Fully press Upper Anchorage Strap Adjuster Button (A)

B.

while pulling Upper Anchorage Strap (B) to slacken as
shown right. In some vehicles loosening of the Upper
Anchorage Strap may be difficult. If so, try pushing the
restraint against the vehicle seat back or slightly lifting
the restraint to release the tension.

Disengage Attachment Clip from Anchor Fitting. The

C.

child restraint is now disconnected.

6

Forward & Rearward Facing

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

B

A

Pull Adjustment

Storage
Strap

Strap to remove
slack.

SPECIAL FEATURES FOR BABY USE

1 2 3 4 5 6

Front of

vehicle

12131415

Padded cover for baby’s comfort.

1.

Padded insert for extra comfort. (If

2.

supplied)
Adjustable Upper Anchorage Strap.

3.

Harness Adjuster Lock. (Under flap)

4.

Stabilising Bar for baby use.

5.

Attachment Clip & Cover.

6.

Anchor Fitting.

7.

Harness Adjustment Strap.

8.

Quick release Harness Buckle. (Red

9.

Button)
Vehicle seat belt.

10.

Easy fitting of lap or lap-sash seat belts.

11.

Fully adjustable 6 point harness.

12.

Recline Base in baby position.

13.

Upper Anchorage Storage Strap.

14.

Upper Anchorage Strap Adjuster.

15.

Recline foot in baby position.

16.

11

16

Harness

Tongues

7

8

9

10

Harness
Buckle

Rearward Facing (Up to 12 kg)

7

FOR

BABY

USE

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

SUITABLE FOR USE

To be used only in a rearward-facing
position for a child weighing up to 12kg.

Up to 12 kg Facing Rearward

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
sufficient.

500 mm

560 mm

In certain vehicles, where the rear seat area is too
restricted, the only position possible for the restraint is on the front seat and
adjusted as rearward as possible (provided no airbag is fitted in this position).

WARNINGS

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 CHILD RESTRAINTS IN A
SEATING POSITION WHERE AN AIR BAG IS
FITTED. FOLLOW THE CAR
MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDATIONS.

If your vehicle is not fitted with an anchor point,
please contact a Safety Restraint Fitting Station
authorised by the relevant State Government
Body for correct fitment of the restraint. In New
Zealand contact the agent for the vehicle. The
upper anchorage strap must be attached to an
anchorage point using an extension strap if
necessary.

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

When using the restraint in the front
seat, do not use the rear seat. The
upper anchorage strap will need to
pass the rear seating position to attach
to an anchorage point.

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

8

Rearward Facing (Up to 12 kg)

HOW TO SET-UP

SETTING UP THE HARNESS

Sit the restraint on a flat ground and supported from behind so that it will not tip over.

A.

Get the child to sit comfortably in position.

B.

Determine the desired shoulder strap position.

C.

Remove the child and adjust the shoulder straps using the following methods.

D.

Repeat steps A-C to confirm the correct set-up of the built-in harness.

E.

ADJUSTING SHOULDER HARNESS STRAPS HEIGHT

FOR BABY USE REARWARD FACING

Correct fitment of the harness is very
important as it restrains the baby in the
restraint. The harness must fit firmly

around upper torso of the baby and be
positioned so as to leave the baby's arms
and legs free.

For baby up to 12 kg the shoulder straps
must be in the slots which are nearest to
the child’s shoulders, but not lower than
the child’s shoulders. If your baby weighs
more than 12 kg then the restraint should
be converted for child use. (Refer to
Forward Facing, ‘Child Use’ section.)

FOR CHILD
8kg to 18kg

11
22

33

FOR BABY
up to 12kg

REARWARD FACING - BIRTH TO 12kg

Harness
straps
over bar

Under 12kg

Shoulder straps must
be threaded through

appropriate shoulder
strap slots then over

the top of bar at rear
of restraint.

Strap Connector

Bar

44 44

55

66 66

77

77

1.

Upper shoulder strap slots.

2.

Medium shoulder strap slots.

3.

Lower shoulder strap slots.

4.

Shoulder harness strap.

5.

Harness tongues and buckle.

6.

Lap strap slot.

7.

Baby Crotch Strap Slot (inner).

Rearward Facing (Up to 12 kg)

9

FOR

BABY

USE

HOW TO SETUP

STEPS IN CHANGING SHOULDER STRAP SLOTS

Remove the restraint from vehicle as instructed on page 6.

A.

At the rear of the restraint, remove one of the harness sho

B.

ulder straps from metal Strap Connector by slipping strap
through open slot. The metal Strap Connector is shown
in diagram right.

Pull the shoulder strap through slot.

C.

Insert shoulder strap through restraint slot

D.

which will position shoulder strap level with or
above the child’s shoulder, then over the metal
bar. Ensure that the shoulder strap passes
through matching slots in cover and restraint body.

Connect shoulder strap to metal strap connector at rear of

E.

restraint, ensuring that there are no twists in the shoulder
strap.

Repeat for other shoulder strap. It is better to change one strap at a

F.

time so that the other strap will be a guide for re-assembly.

WARNING: Ensure the shoulder strap is threaded through the slot, then over the top
of the bar at the rear of restraint & connected to the metal strap connector.

WARNING: Do not use the restraint with harness shoulder straps set at different
heights or fed through mis-matching slots. Ensure harness straps are not twisted

and that all straps are secure by pulling each harness strap.

Strap
Connector

Remove the Padded Insert while adjusting harness. The Padded Insert should not be used
once baby weighs 10kg or over, or if it creates discomfort. If an older baby’s legs do not
have enough room, convert to child use mode (provided baby’s weight is over minimum
8kg).

HOW TO INSTALL

INSTALLING INTO VEHICLE (REARWARD FACING)

A. If Upper Anchorage Strap is folded

up for storage undo Storage Strap
then lengthen as illustrated right.

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Rearward Facing (Up to 12 kg)

A

Storage
Strap

Fully press Adjuster
Button (A) while pulling

B

Upper Anchorage
Strap (B) to lengthen.

Pull Adjustment Strap
to remove slack

HOW TO INSTALL

COMPAQ DELUXE

B. For baby use, you must first

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

Lift Blue Recline Latch and
pull seat forward to recline.

Depress Yellow Latch

Unhook hook and loop attachments and

C.

gently lift the cover, fully extend out
stabilising bar and gently push bar
forward until a click is heard. Stabilising
Bar is now in place. Note: Do not re-

attach cover hook and loop
attachments until you have installed
seat belt.

If desired, use a seat protector, messy

D.

mat, or towel to protect the car seat
fabric. Some car seat fabrics may be
damaged by the restraint.
Position restraint rearward facing in the

E.

chosen seating position.
Feed the seat belt between the seat

F.

cover and the restraint body through
seat belt slots in restraint as shown
below.

COMPAQ

B. Move Recline Foot by grasping Foot,

pressing the Recline Foot Locking Bar
while rotating to the baby position
(refer to label on the side of the
restraint) until the Locking Bar locks
into position. Ensure Recline Foot
locks into position.

Press Recline
Foot Locking
Bar to adjust.

Rotate Recline

Recline position
indicator

Click

H. Re-Attach hook and loop attachments

and align restraint centrally to the
chosen seating position.

Hook & Loop
attachments

Foot to baby
position.

Push bar

forward.

C. Pull out

Stabilising Bar.

G. Engage seat belt buckle and tongue.

Engage
seat belt

Rearward Facing (Up to 12 kg)

11

FOR

BABY

USE

HOW TO INSTALL

Ensure all slack is
removed from Upper
Anchorage
Strap.

A single twist
is required for
easy access to the
Upper Anchorage
Adjuster.

Do not use this slot for
baby use installation

Front of

vehicle

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

Push down on the restraint while pulling the sash portion of seat belt until all slack is

H.

removed from Lap portion of seatbelt. Adjust seat belt to hold the restraint firmly against
the vehicle seat back. For retractor seat belts, allow
excess belt to feed back into retractor.

Fit the attachment clip to the anchor fitting as shown

I.

right. Make sure to remove as many twists as
possible from the upper anchorage strap.

Tighten adjustable upper anchorage strap by pulling adjustment strap to remove slack,

J.

but do not over-tighten causing the restraint base to lift off the vehicle seat.

Ensure seat is in
full recline
position for baby
use.

Fully press Adjuster Button (A)
while pulling Upper Anchorage

Storage
Strap

Pull sash portion of seat
belt to remove slack from
lap portion of belt.

Feed seat belt between
restraint cover and
restraint body. (See
previous page)

Strap (B) to lengthen.

A

B

Pull Adjustment Strap
to remove slack

Attachment

Clip & Cover

Anchor
fitting

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

12

Rearward Facing (Up to 12 kg)

HOW TO USE

PLACING BABY INTO RESTRAINT

CROTCH STRAP POSITION - BABY USE

The crotch straps must be in the inner position to accommodate the
smaller child. Refer to page 23 (Care & Maintenance) instructions
and follow point A. Ensure both crotch straps are in the inner
position as shown right.

The harness shoulder straps should first be set to the

A.

correct height position. Refer to page 9 for
adjusting shoulder harness strap height. The
restraint can be used with or without the
Padded Insert.

Ensure Upper Anchorage Strap is

B.

attached to Anchor Fitting, then
slacken Upper Anchorage Strap
and allow to fall to the sides of
the restraint for easy access to
the baby.

Slacken Harness Straps by

C.

pushing Harness Adjuster
up, grasping both
shoulder harness straps
and pulling out desired
amount of slack.
Release Harness
Adjuster lock when there is
enough slack and place
harness to each side of
restraint.

Lay baby on its back into restraint

D.

and fit harness as shown above.
Make sure baby is dressed to allow
harness buckle to be pulled up between
baby's legs e.g. a jump suit. Make sure
baby's arms and legs are free.

baby in a blanket before placing in restraint.

Fit either harness tongue into the harness

E.

buckle followed by the other tongue until a click
is heard.
press the red button and reinsert the tongues.
Ensure secure engagement by pulling
harness straps.

Should the second tongue not insert,

Harness
shoulder
straps.

Never wrap

Inner Crotch
Strap Position

Padded Insert,
if supplied, snugly
supports the baby
for extra comfort.

Front of vehicle

Slackened Upper
Anchorage Strap.

(under flap)

Lift up

Adjuster.

Click

Rearward Facing (Up to 12 kg)

13

FOR

BABY

USE

HOW TO USE

Pull lap and crotch straps firmly. Pull shoulder

F.

harness straps to remove slack from harness lap
straps.
Pull harness adjustment strap to take up the slack

G.

in the harness adjusting to a comfortable but firm
fit.
Remove slack from Upper Anchorage Strap by

H.

pulling Adjustment Strap to remove slack as shown
below.

A

Make sure that nothing is obstructing harness straps and that baby’s arms and legs are
free. Minimise slack in straps as instructed in item F above. Do not use restraint if straps do
not tighten and contact your local authorised service agent for repair.

Fully press Adjuster Button

B

(A) while pulling Upper
Anchorage Strap (B) to
lengthen.

Pull to remove slack

from Harness Lap Straps

Shoulder
Straps

Harness
Lap Straps

Crotch Straps

REMOVING BABY FROM RESTRAINT

A.

Press Upper Anchorage Strap Adjuster Button (A) while pulling Upper Anchorage Straps
(B) to slacken. Allow Upper Anchorage Straps (B) to fall to the sides for easy access into
restraint.

B.

Push Harness Strap Lock up (under flap), while pulling each Shoulder Harness Strap to
slacken harness to the desired amount.

C.

Press red button on Harness Buckle then both Harness Tongues will be released. Move
each shoulder strap to baby's side then pick up baby.

14

Rearward Facing (Up to 12 kg)

SPECIAL FEATURES FOR CHILD USE

15

To be used only in a forward-facing position for a child weighing from 8 kg to 18 kg.

14

13

12

11

10

1 2

9

3

4

5

Harness
Tongues

Harness
Buckle

6

Front of vehicle

7

8

Upper Anchorage Strap Adjuster.

1.

Upper Anchorage Strap.

2.

Adjustable Upper Anchorage

3.

Strap.
Attachment Clip & Cover.

4.

Anchor Fitting.

5.

Vehicle seat belt.

6.

Easy fitting of lap or lap-sash

7.

seat belts.
Recline Base in child position.

8.

Quick release Harness Buckle.

9.

(Red Button)
Harness Adjustment Strap.

10.

Harness Adjuster Lock. (Under

11.

flap)
Padded cover for comfort.

12.

Fully adjustable 6 point harness.

13.

4 position Adjustable height of

14.

shoulder straps.
Recline foot in child position.

15.

Forward Facing (8kg up to 18kg)

15

SUITABLE FOR USE

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

WARNINGS

DO NOT USE RESTRAINT IN FORWARD­FACING POSITION WITH THE
STABILISING BAR PULLED OUT.

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

If your vehicle is not fitted with an anchor
point, please contact a Safety Restraint
Fitting Station authorised by the relevant
State Government Body for correct fitment
of the restraint. In New Zealand contact the
agent for the vehicle. The upper anchorage
strap must be attached to an anchorage
point using an extension strap if necessary.

When using the restraint in the front seat, do
not use the rear seat. The upper anchorage
strap will need to pass the rear seating
position to attach to an anchorage point.

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

DO NOT USE A CHILD RESTRAINT IN A
SEATING POSITION WHERE AN AIRBAG IS
FITTED. FOLLOW CAR MANUFACTURER’S
RECOMMENDATIONS.

To be used only in a forward facing
position for a child weighing from
8 kg to 18 kg.

8 kg min.

18 kg max.

16

Forward Facing (8kg up to 18kg)

HOW TO SETUP

ADJUSTING SHOULDER HARNESS STRAPS HEIGHT

FOR CHILD USE FORWARD-FACING

Correct fitment of the harness is very important as it restrains the child in the restraint. The
harness must fit firmly around the upper torso of the child and be positioned so as to leave
the child's arms and legs free. The shoulder
straps must be in the slots which are nearest to
the child’s shoulders, but not more than 25mm
below the child’s shoulders. If the harness
straps are more than 25 mm below the level of
the child's shoulders then the child is too large
for the restraint and the restraint should not
be used.

The shoulder straps must be in
the slots which are nearest to

FOR CHILD
8kg to 18kg

Bar

the child’s shoulders, but
not more than 25mm below
the child’s shoulders.

25mm

Front of

vehicle

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

STEPS IN CHANGING SHOULDER STRAP SLOTS

Remove the restraint from vehicle as instructed on page 6.

A.

At the rear of the restraint, remove one of the harness

B.

shoulder straps from metal Strap Connector by slipping
strap through open slot. The metal Strap Connector is
shown in diagram on right.

Pull the shoulder strap through slot.

C.

Insert shoulder strap through restraint slot which will

D.

position shoulder strap level with or above the child’s
shoulder and then under the metal bar. Ensure that the
shoulder strap passes through matching slots in cover
and restraint body.

Ensure the shoulder strap is threaded through the slot, then under the bar at the rear

E.

of the restraint before connecting to the metal strap connector. At rear of restraint,
ensuring that there are no twists in the shoulder straps.

Repeat for other shoulder strap. It is better to change one strap at a time so that

F.

the other strap will be a guide for re-assembly.

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22
33

44 44

55

66 66

77

Upper shoulder strap slots.
Medium shoulder strap slots.
Lower shoulder strap slots.
Shoulder harness straps.
Harness tongues & buckle.
Lap strap slots.
Child crotch strap slots (outer).

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Strap Connector

FOR BABY
up to 12kg

WARNING: Do not use the restraint with harness shoulder straps set at different heights
or fed through mis-matching slots. Ensure harness straps are not twisted and that all

straps are secure by pulling each harness strap.

Forward Facing (8kg up to 18kg)

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HOW TO INSTALL

INSTALLING INTO VEHICLE (FORWARD FACING)

(UPRIGHT OR RECLINED)

DO NOT USE RESTRAINT IN FORWARD-FACING MODE WITH THE STABILISING BAR PULLED OUT.

A. If the Stabilising Bar is extended

unhook Hook and Loop attachments
and push trim away from restraint.

Stabilising

Bar

Hook & Loop
attachments

C.

Re-attach Hook and Loop attachments on cover.

D.

Determine whether an upright or reclined installation is preferred as shown below:

B.

Press blue button on left side (facing seat)
and gently push stabilising bar all the way
into recessed area.

Stabilising

Press

Blue

Button

Push

Bar.

Recline
position
for upright
installation.

Hook

UPRIGHT

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Forward Facing (8kg up to 18kg)

Recline
position
for reclined
installation.

Do not use this Recline
position (baby mode) for
forward facing.

Hook

RECLINED

HOW TO INSTALL

COMPAQ DELUXE

E. Place one hand on the front of base

firmly, while with the other hand push
the blue recline latch up to unlock and
push back until the restraint is at the
desired position. Ensure the blue
recline latch is engaged into position
by pushing on the restraint.

Do not recline into baby position
when using restraint in forward facing
child use mode.

Blue Recline Latch

Yellow Latch

F.

Position restraint in forward facing mode and align restraint centrally to the chosen
seating position as shown on page 20. Some vehicle seat fabrics (particularly velours)
may be damaged by a child restraint used continuously. We recommend the use of a
thick towel, Messy Mat, or other protection to keep the vehicle seat in good condition.

E. Move Recline Foot by grasping

the Foot, pressing the Locking
Bar while rotating to the required
child position until the Locking
Bar locks into position.

CAUTION: Fingers may become
trapped between restraint body
and locking bar when
positioning Recline Foot into
upright mode.

Press Recline
Foot Locking
Bar to adjust.

Recline position
indicator

COMPAQ

Rotate Recline Foot to
baby position.

Fully lengthen seat belt.

G.

Insert seat belt into child
use seat belt path,
ensuring that the harness
straps are between the
vehicle seat belt and the
back of the restraint
moulding and that the lap
part of the seat belt is
below the hooks as shown
right.

Lap seat belt

Forward Facing (8kg up to 18kg)

Pull sash portion of seat
belt to remove slack.

Ensure lap part of seat
belt is below the Hooks.

Ensure Harness straps are
between restraint moulding and
vehicle seat belt.

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H.I.Engage seat belt buckle and tongue,

ensure to remove all slack from lap
part of seat belt by pulling sash belt.
Adjust the seat belt to hold the
restraint firmly against the vehicle
seat. For inertia/retractable seat belts,
allow excess belt to feed back into
retractor.

Fit the attachment clip to the anchor

fitting as shown right. Make sure to
remove as many twists as possible from
the upper anchorage strap.

HOW TO INSTALL

Attachment

Clip & Cover

Anchor
fitting

Storage

Strap

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

Upper Anchorage
Adjustment Strap

Upper Anchorage

Strap

Pull to remove

slack

A

B

J. Tighten Adjustable Upper Anchorage Strap by pulling adjustment strap

to remove slack as shown below, but do not over-tighten causing the
restraint base to lift off the vehicle seat. Fold up excess strap and use
storage strap to neatly store excess strap away from child's reach.

Anchor
Fitting

Attachment

Clip & Cover

Child use

seat belt

path

Front of vehicle

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Forward Facing (8kg up to 18kg)

HOW TO USE

PLACING CHILD IN THE RESTRAINT

CROTCH STRAP POSITION - CHILD USE

The crotch straps must be moved to the outer position to accommodate
the larger child. Refer to page 23 (Care & Maintenance) instructions
and follow point A. Ensure both crotch straps are changed to the outer
position as shown right.

A. Lengthen harness by lifting up Harness

Adjuster Lock (under flap) while pulling on
either shoulder strap until the harness will
accommodate the child.

Pull to
lengthen

Lift & hold
Harness Adjuster
Lock up
(Under Flap)

C. Fit either harness tongue into the harness buckle followed by the other tongue until a

click is heard. Should the second tongue not insert, press the red button and reinsert the
tongues. Ensure secure engagement by pulling harness straps.

B. Place child in the restraint and feed

each arm through shoulder straps. Pull
harness buckle up between child’s legs.

Front of vehicle

Pull to
tighten

Outer Crotch
Strap Position

Pull to remove

slack from Harness

Lap Strap

Click

D.

Ensure slack is removed from harness lap strap by pulling
shoulder straps then pull harness adjustment strap to adjust
harness to a comfortable but firm fit. Check that slack in
straps is minimal. Shoulder Harness Straps must fit firmly to
the child. A loose harness could result in serious injury in an
accident. Do not use restraint if straps do not tighten and contact

your local authorised service agent for repair.

Shoulder
Strap

Harness
Lap Strap

Crotch Straps

TO REMOVE CHILD

Press red button on harness buckle then both harness tongues will be released. Lift the
shoulder straps from the child’s shoulders.

Forward Facing (8kg up to 18kg)

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HOW TO CLEAN

The restraint has a flame retardant cover which is removable for cleaning. Cleaning
instructions are on the care label attached to the cover. If fluffy cover is fitted then washing
cover prior to use will remove excess fluff. Ensure that the inside of the buckle is free of
foreign matter. Cleaning instructions are on page 23. Use only mild soap and water to clean
all metal and plastic parts of the restraint.

TO REMOVE COVER:

A.

Remove the restraint from vehicle as instructed on page 6.

B.

Disengage harness tongues from harness buckle.

C.

Remove any accessories, if fitted as instructed on page 24.

D.

Disengage harness straps from harness Strap Connector as instructed on page

17, item B.

E.

Unhook the cover at the top and bottom of the restraint. Peel cover from outer rim of

the body starting from on both sides and then at , at the top.

F.

Remove the cover while feeding the Harness Tongues & Crotch Buckle through the

lap and crotch strap slots in the cover.

Do not remove Harness Adjustment Strap from Harness Adjustment Strap Lock.

TO REPLACE COVER:

.

A

Feed the Harness straps and
Harness Tongues through Lap
Strap Slots and through matching
shoulder strap slots in the cover
and seat.

B.

Stretch cover over the top of the

restraint first at then the sides at,
as instructed above and then stretch the

cover around the rim of the restraint.

C.

Re-fit the Seat Cover attachments.

D.

Re-engage harness straps to Harness

Strap Connector as instructed on page

17, item D to F.

E.

Feed Crotch Buckle through slots in cover.

COVER (STYLE MAY VARY)

The cover has been designed to protect your child
when seated in the restraint. Care should be taken if
children either eat or drink while in the restraint as
some food or drink products may cause damage or
marking to the cover.

IMPORTANT: Do not pull sticky items from covers as the cover may be damaged - soak in
water and gently remove.

Shoulder

Strap Slots

Harness

Adjustment

Strap.

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CARE & MAINTENANCE

Click

REGULAR CARE OF THIS RESTRAINT:

Please check the following items regularly to ensure the safety of your child:

Check the webbing for fraying.

A.

Check that the buckle clicks and is not sluggish or sticky in operation.

B.

Ensure there are no cracks in moulding or the plastic moulding.

C.

Check the Harness Adjuster is operating and is clamping the webbing.

D.
E.

If any part of the restraint is cracked or broken, seek repair immediately or

replace the child restraint.

TO CLEAN HARNESS BUCKLE:

If sticky liquids such as baby formula, fruit juice, etc. get inside your Harness Buckle, it may
become sluggish. An indication of a sluggish Harness Buckle is that you cannot hear a click
when engaging the Harness Tongues. To restore the Harness Buckle to good working order
it needs to be cleaned as follows:

From the underside of the restraint

A.

pull each crotch 3-bar slide then
turn 3-bar slide and push through
each slot to remove the Harness
Buckle from the restraint.

Cover

Body

3-bar
slide

B

Place the Harness Buckle under warm
(approx. 40 degrees Celsius) running water as
shown below. Let the water run through the
mouth of the buckle for five minutes.

D.E.If you still cannot hear a strong audible click after engaging the Harness Tongues &

Buckle, then repeat cleaning several times. If the Harness Buckle cannot be returned to
its original working condition then contact Hipod Nursery Products.

Refit the Harness Buckle to the restraint with the red button facing out & feeding each 3­bar slide through appropriate slot.

C

Engage and disengage the Harness
Tongues and Buckles several times until a
strong audible click is heard.

Forward & Rearward Facing

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ACCESSORIES & FEATURES

The following instructions apply to accessories that may be supplied with this restraint at
point of purchase. If not, a variety of accessories are available from various retailers of safe­n-sound products. In the case of a small baby, accessories are available to improve the
installed position of the baby in the restraint.

HEAD REST (if fitted)

The Head Rest is designed to snugly support the
baby or child for extra comfort. Do not use the Head
Rest and Padded insert together if they create
discomfort.

If fitting Head Rest for baby or child use fit straps through
Upper Shoulder Strap Slots and over the top of the restraint
as shown right. Slide Head Rest up or down to rest above
the shoulder strap slots being used.

SHOULDER PADS (if fitted)

Shoulder Pads are designed to provide extra
comfort for baby or child and are easily fitted
to the shoulder harness straps.

CROTCH PAD (if fitted)

The Crotch Pad is designed to provide extra
comfort for baby or child and is fitted to the
restraint as follows:
Feed Crotch Buckle through the slot in crotch
pad as shown.

Shoulder Pads

Padded insert

PADDED INSERT (if fitted)

The Padded Insert is designed to snugly support
the baby for extra comfort.

Head Rest straps should be over the

top of the Restraint and through top slots.

Shoulder

Strap Slots

Crotch

Buckle Pad

Head RestHead Rest

FITTING PADDED INSERT

A.

Remove restraint from vehicle as instructed on page 6.

B.

Disengage harness tongues from harness buckle.

C.

At the rear of the restraint, remove harness shoulder straps
from metal strap connector, by slipping straps through
open slot as shown right.

D.

Pull the shoulder straps through slots.

E.

Feed the shoulder strap through the slot in Padded
Insert & restraint.

F.

Refit the shoulder strap to the strap connector
following the instructions on page 17, points D to F.

Strap

Connector

WARNINGS

NEVER USE ANY SEAT COVERS OR ACCESSORIES THAT CAUSE THE SHOULDER
HARNESS STRAPS TO WIDEN SIDEWAYS WHEN FITTED, AS THE HARNESS WILL NOT
RESTRAIN THE CHILD CORRECTLY.

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Forward & Rearward Facing

ACCESSORIES & FEATURES

HOOD

The hood has been designed to protect your child
from direct sunlight when fitted in the forward-facing
position.

Attach the elastic straps at the back of the hood

A.

to the hooks at the rear of the restraint.
Attach together the press stud on the ends of

B.

the hood & on the sides of the trim.

POCKETS

The pockets sewn on the trim are designed for
your convenience. They can hold those necessary
items that you need at a moments notice. e.g Bottle,
face washer, toy etc.

Caution: If using the pocket to store filled bottles,
please ensure contents are not contaminated due to
prolonged storage.

MESSY MAT

The messy mat has been specifically
designed to protect your vehicle seat
from children’s shoes rubbing against it.
If the Messy Mat has been supplied it
must be used to protect the car
upholstery.

Place pocket on edge of seat, smooth
back toward seat join (’A’) and fit in
any excess messy mat into the join of
the car seat (’A’).

CAUTION: The messy mat pocket is
only for small, light items. DO NOT
overload the pocket with heavy, bulky
items as this may damage the pocket
or cause passengers to trip over
them.

Long Messy Mat

(where supplied)

‘A’

NOTE: Some messy mats may not have pockets.

Baby Head

Support

BABY HEAD SUPPORT

Feed the hook and loop attachments
on the Baby Head support through the
upper shoulder strap slots. Engage the
hook and loop attachments securely.

Hook and Loop

attachments

Press
Studs

Hooks

Head RestHead Rest

Short Messy Mat

(where supplied)

Pocket

‘A’

Body

Pockets

Pocket

Forward & Rearward Facing

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TRAVELLING TIPS

SAFETY

Never hold a baby or a child in arms when
riding in a motor vehicle. In this position
the baby or child could be thrown against the
dashboard, windscreen or other occupant
and suffer serious injury or death.

When riding in a motor vehicle never nurse a
baby or a child and use the same seat belt for
both of you. In this position the baby or child
could be crushed.

Children must be secured in appropriate
restraints at all times when the car is in
motion. Children travelling unrestrained and
standing up in the car are in danger of
serious injury or death. Traffic regulations in
all states require children to be secured in
approved child restraints or adult seat belts
where available.

Plan your trip with frequent comfort stops
to reduce stress on babies, young children
and driver. Keep the car well ventilated to
reduce heat stress. Two car windows should
be kept open to maintain a good flow of fresh
air if air conditioning is not used.

Be on guard against carbon monoxide
poisoning which can occur through only
a slight leak in the exhaust system while
travelling in a closed car.

Never leave babies or toddlers in a
stationary car in the sun because of the
risk of heat exhaustion.

Ensure babies and toddlers are adequately
shaded from direct sunlight through side
or rear windows.

Securely stow all heavy objects, feeding
bottles, etc. that could become missiles
during an accident and cause injury to
any occupant.

CLOTHING/BATHING

Take several changes of clothing and bibs
for possible car sickness.
Disposable nappies and liners are very
handy while travelling. Since it is often
warmer in the car, dress the baby in light
clothing. When cooler, it is easier to place a
blanket over the baby than it is to remove
the baby from the restraint and change
clothes.

Take a pack containing baby soap, oil,
powder, cotton wool, small towel and wet
washer in a plastic bag.

FEEDING

Never breast feed a baby while car is in
motion.

Babies will require extra feeding if travelling
in the heat. For bottle fed babies, make up
the bottles and refrigerate before leaving
home for a day trip. Place in a cool bag and
reheat as needed with hot water from a
thermos.

Alternatively, bring boiled water in a
thermos and pre-measured amounts of
baby formula in small containers.
Use the water from the thermos to mix with
the formula when required.
Regardless which method is used, it is
always a good plan to carry some boiled
water in a sterile container or bottle.

Do not attempt to carry warm milk because
germs multiply rapidly in warm milk.

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Forward & Rearward Facing

IN CASE OF ACCIDENT

If your restraint has been involved in a severe crash, you should destroy the restraint even if no
damage is obvious. Some insurance companies offer vehicle insurance which covers or partially
covers the replacement of your child restraint. Contact your insurance company for further
details.

Your insurance company may require you to keep the child restraint for assessment,

To assist you in making an accident insurance claim

use the child restraint after a severe crash.

cut the following statement and include it with your claim.

NOTICE TO INSURANCE COMPANY

CHILD RESTRAINT INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT

All Safe-n-Sound child restraints are manufactured to Australian/New Zealand
Standards AS/NZS1754-2004 which require us to advise users of child
restraints to "Destroy the entire restraint if it has been in use in a severe crash,
even if no damage is obvious". The joint Australian/New Zealand Standards
committee CS/85, advise that this statement applies whether a child was in the
child restraint or not. A severe crash, we consider as being one where the main
body structure of the vehicle is distorted.

There is no method of determining if the restraint has been damaged and we
concur with the Australian/New Zealand Standards in recommending
destruction of the child restraint.

This notice is to advise you of the requirements of the Australian/New Zealand
Standards and our obligation in complying with the standards.

Please assist the owner of this restraint in their claim.

but do not

Britax Childcare Pty. Ltd.

(Incorporated in Victoria)
A.B.N 55 006 773 600

Head office and registered address:

99 Derby Road Sunshine Victoria 3020
PO Box 147 Sunshine Victoria 3020
Telephone: [phone]

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INSTRUCTION BOOK

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Britax Childcare Pty. Limited-Australia.

The Britax trade mark is the property of Britax Excelsior Limited-UK.

Series Number: 25/C/2004 & 25/D/2004

We reserve the right to alter this product without notice in our constant endeavour for
improvement.

1997-2006 Britax Childcare Pty. Ltd. This product is covered by Australian and
overseas patent applications. Patents Pending.

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