Britax Encore 10 Instructions For Installation And Use Manual

Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. 4900/A/2010

Encore 10

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Child Booster Seat

Series Number: 4900/A/2010

IMPORTANT:
KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE POCKET UNDER THE BASE OF THE CHILD RESTRAINT

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INDEX

INTRODUCTION

WARNINGS

SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS AND A GROWING CHILD

SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS AND THE NEXT SEAT

SPECIAL FEATURES

SUITABLE FOR USE

HOW TO SETUP

HOW TO INSTALL

HOW TO USE

HOW TO INSTALL WITH A CHILD HARNESS

TO REMOVE RESTRAINT FROM VEHICLE

CARE & MAINTENANCE

ACCESSORIES

INSTALLATION OF CAR ANCHOR FITTING

IN CASE OF ACCIDENT

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INTRODUCTION

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This Booster Seat is designed for use by children from approximately 4 years of age up to
approximately 8 to 10 years of age in vehicles using a lap-sash seatbelt or with a seatbelt
and Child Harness. It must not be used with just a lap only seatbelt as the upper body of
the child is not protected. This Booster Seat is tted with the VERSATETHER™ catch that
allows it to be used with a child harness.

Only the Safe-n-Sound™Protecta PLUS™Harness Series 220/2010 or Babylove EzyGo
Harness™Series BL220/2010 child harnesses are suitable for use with this product.
No other Harness is suitable with this booster seat unless advised by Safe-n-Sound.

A child who is not tall enough to reach the upper shoulder height marker in their seat with
in-built harness will be too small for this booster seat. This booster seat should be used

until the child no longer ts in this seat or the child can sit in the car’s seat with their lower

leg able to hang over the car's seat cushion.

This booster seat is not designed to be reclined.

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.

CAREFULLY READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION.

IN THE EVENT OF DOUBT ABOUT THE METHOD OF INSTALLATION, CONSULT
SAFE-N-SOUND OR A CHILD RESTRAINT FITTING STATION AUTHORISED BY A
RELEVANT TRANSPORT AUTHORITY. IN NEW ZEALAND, CONTACT THE AGENT FOR
THE VEHICLE.

THIS RESTRAINT MUST BE USED IN CARS WITH FORWARD FACING SEATS WITH A
LAP-SASH SEATBELT OR WITH A SEATBELT AND CHILD HARNESS.

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.

The instruction manual is to be stored in a pocket under booster seat see page 8 for details.

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• Use the restraint exactly as shown in the instructions.

• 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. Use only recommended parts and accessories.

• 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 WITH JUST A LAP BELT. You must use with lap-sash seatbelt, or with a

seatbelt and child harness.

• The lap part of the seatbelt must be firmly across the thighs and the sash straps fitted

diagonally across the chest and on the shoulder.

• If used with a child harness, the lap strap of the seatbelt must be adjusted firmly first,
and then the harness, so that the lap-strap is not lifted off the child’s lap when the

harness is adjusted.

• DO NOT USE THIS RESTRAINT WITHOUT THE COVER.

• IF AN AIRBAG IS FITTED IN THE SEATING POSITION WHERE THE CHILD RESTRAINT
IS TO BE FITTED, FOLLOW THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER’S WARNINGS AND

INSTRUCTIONS.

• Regularly check the restraint components, straps and other fitments for correct function,

cracking & condition. Seek prompt repair.

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

cargo before using this strap. Hatch-back or wagon: Do not use the child restraint where
this strap may fall into a split in the seat back. Always attach hook and remove slack.

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• Securely stow all heavy objects, feeding bottles, cup holders, etc that could become

missiles during an accident and cause injury to any occupant.

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

not to use child restraints older than 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 lift the seat by the headrest or the Side Wings.

• 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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DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR.

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SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS AND
A GROWING CHILD

SMALLER CHILD

Shoulders must not be below the Lower
Shoulder Height Marker when the
headrest is the lowest position.

From approximately 4 years of age.

TALLER CHILD

Shoulders must not be above the Upper
Shoulder Height Marker when the headrest
is in the highest position.

To approximately 8 to 10 years of age.

upper Height label will be behind the child’s neck.

Front of Vehicle

Label B

Label A

Label A

Label B

NOTE: These heights also apply if you are
using a Child Harness with the booster seat.

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Label A Smaller Child - Lower Marker

A Child who has outgrown their child restraint with in-built harness will have their shoulders

in line or above the lowest shoulder height marker (label A) of this booster seat with the

headrest in the lowest

position. If the child’s

shoulders are below
this marker the child
needs to stay in their
child restraint with an
in-built harness.

Label B Larger Child - Upper Marker

The seat can be used until the child’s shoulders reach the Upper Marker (label B) with the

headrest fully raised. Usually the shoulders will contact the bottom of the headrest, it is
then time to move
to the next form of
restraint.
For maximum safety
continue to use this
seat as long as the

child ts in the seat.

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SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS

AND THE NEXT SEAT

Next type of restraint that can be used in the car for your child.

When your child has outgrown the seat, you can then either use:

Just the car's lap-sash

seatbelt.

Or you can use a
Child Harness and lap
seatbelt. Lap seatbelts
can be dangerous
without a Child
Harness.

IMPORTANT: Follow this advice.

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SPECIAL FEATURES

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SPECIAL FEATURES

1. Car's Anchor Fitting

2. Side Impact Cushion (one each side)

3. Adjustable Height Headrest

4. Car's Seatbelt

5. Adjustable Side Wings

6. Padded cover for comfort

7. Booster Seatbelt path indicator

8. Pocket

9. Cup holder (if supplied)

10. Headrest Adjustment handle

11. Sash Guide (one each side of headrest)

12. Shoulder slots for use with Child Harness

13. Instruction Book location

14. Adjustment knob for base adjusting

15. SLIDEGUARD™ Lap belt positioning Clip

16. Shoulder Height Markers

17. Upper Anchorage Strap Adjuster

18. Upper Anchorage Storage Band

19. Adjustable Upper Anchorage Strap

20. Attachment Clip

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SUITABLE FOR USE

To be used with either a lap-sash seatbelt or an add-on accessory Child Harness by
children whose shoulders are above the Lower Shoulder Height Marker with head restraint

in the lowest position (approximately 4 years of age) until their shoulders reach the Upper
Shoulder Height Marker with head restraint in the highest position (approximately 8 to 10
years of age).

Continue to use this booster seat until the child reaches this limit. Children are safest in a
booster seat until their shoulders reach the Upper Shoulder Height Marker of the booster

seat. Do not use this restraint until child’s shoulders are above the Lower Shoulder Height

Marker with the head restraint in the lowest position.

THIS RESTRAINT MUST BE USED IN CARS WITH FORWARD-FACING SEATS WITH A LAP­SASH SEATBELT OR WITH A SEATBELT AND CHILD HARNESS.

• If your vehicle is not tted with an anchor point, please contact a Safety Restraint Fitting

Station authorised by the relevant State Government Body for correct tment 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 WITH JUST A LAP BELT. You must use with lap-sash seatbelt, or with a

seatbelt and Child Harness.

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

• Do not use in a front seat, unless it has a child restraint anchorage point and your child

is over 4 years of age or in accordance with the applicable Road Rules in your region.

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

• Only use Safe-n-Sound™replacement covers for this Booster seat to ensure all safety

information is provided.

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HOW TO SETUP

The backrest pivots freely so as to match the car seat back angle. Move the restraint back

until it is touching the car’s seat back. If the vehicle seat back angle is adjustable put it in

the normal upright mode.

Normal
backrest
angle

Seat
base

Seat
back

Backrest angle
too reclined

ADJUSTING THE CAR'S SEAT BACKREST

UNFOLDING THE BOOSTER SEAT

If the seat is in a folded position, grip the Booster seat
back and seat base and unfold till you hear it lock into
position. Check that the seat has locked into position.

FOLDING THE BOOSTER SEAT

To store the Booster seat, push to fold the seat
forward.

DO NOT PLACE FINGERS IN BETWEEN SEAT BACK

& SEAT BASE WHEN FOLDING OR UNFOLDING.

CAUTION:

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ADJUSTING THE HEADREST

A. The headrest can be adjusted to lock into different height

locations. This can be done with the child in the seat.

B. Hold backrest as shown and squeeze the headrest

adjustment handle at the back of the headrest with the
other hand, to move the headrest up or down.

C. Adjust the headrest height so that the bottom of the sash

guide is level with or just above your child’s shoulder
(but not more than 30mm above).

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Less than 30mm

Greater than 30mm

D. When the headrest is in the correct position let go of the headrest adjustment handle and

ensure it has locked into place.

Do not adjust the headrest by pulling on the Side Impact Cushion.

Keep hands away from gap at the back of the lower
backrest whilst adjusting.

CAUTION:

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ADJUSTING BASE
EXTENSION

ADJUSTING THE SIDE WINGS

HOW TO SETUP

This booster seat has a base extension which can
be easily adjusted by rotating the knob. This is to
accommodate the leg length of larger children.

When should the base be extended?

Extend the base so that the front edge of the

base is close to the back of your child’s knees.

The upper thigh section of their legs will be
supported and the seating position is made more
comfortable by reducing pressure points.

The Adjustable Side Wings provide more
width for a Larger child or can be kept
narrow to reduce the width of the Booster
seat.

To adjust, hold seat or headrest with one
hand and use the other hand to lift up
side wing and rotate, let it click down
into place, then do the same for the other
side wing.

When should the wings be
adjusted?

When your childs arms and shoulders
require more room within the seat, adjust the expandable side wings to the widest position
to create more space for your child. Alternatively keep narrow if there are width restrictions
in the car.

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Rotate to lengthen base

1. Lift

2. Push back

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Lower edge of
SLIDEGUARD™ Clip,
level with top of thighs.

Under booster seat

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HOW TO SETUP

ADJUSTING THE SLIDEGUARD™CLIP
POSITION

The crotch strap length adjuster can be found under the seat

located by opening the instruction book ap.

A. Adjust the crotch straps for the SLIDEGUARD™clip to
the correct length for your child. It should be kept as low

as possible to keep the lap portion of the seatbelt engaged
low-over the hips. Ensure the SLIDEGUARD™clip does not
push into your child's thighs as this may cause discomfort.

B. To change the length of the

crotch strap, thread through the
adjuster in the direction of the
arrows shown below.

ALWAYS USE THIS DEVICE.

TO LENGTHENTO SHORTEN

You must adjust the crotch strap to the correct length for your child before installing the
restraint as it cannot be adjusted in the car.

Always return the crotch strap to its original shorter length when using the seat with
a smaller child. The SLIDEGUARD™clip must always be positioned low down on your
child's body - it will not connect correctly with the seatbelt if it is too high. DO NOT
attempt to remove or dismantle the crotch strap.

IMPORTANT :

Adjuster