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

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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)

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