Britax P321900 User Manual

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Table of Contents

Safety Information

Warnings ......................................................................................................2

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

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

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

Important Harness Adjustments ...................................................................6

Child Seat Features...........................................................................................8

Vehicle Compatibility

Vehicle Safety Belts .......................................................................................10

Vehicle Buckle Positions ................................................................................11

Vehicle Seating Positions ..............................................................................11

Installation : Rear-facing

Lower Universal Anchorage System (LUAS) Installation ..............................12

Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation ......................................................................14

Lap-Belt Installation .....................................................................................16

Installation : Forward-facing

Lower Universal Anchorage System (LUAS) Installation ..............................18

Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation .......................................................................20

Lap-Belt Installation .....................................................................................22

Aircraft Installation ...........................................................................................24

Installation : Versa-Tether

Safety Information ........................................................................................25

Using the Versa-Tether .................................................................................26

Tether Connector Strap ................................................................................27

Child Seat Functions

Switching the Lower Connector System (LCS) .............................................28

Storing the LCS Connectors .........................................................................29

Recline Adjustment ......................................................................................29

Infant Body Pillow ........................................................................................29

Chest Clip .....................................................................................................30

Harness Buckle .............................................................................................30

How to Adjust Harness Height .....................................................................31

Securing Your Child ......................................................................................31

Care and Maintenance .....................................................................................33

Warranty ...........................................................................................................37

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

©2008 Britax Child Safety Inc,. All rights reserved.

Printed in USA P321900

WARNING!

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur if the following
are not observed :

Use only with children who weigh between 2.3 – 18.1 kg (5 – 40 •

lbs) and whose height is between 55.9 – 101.6 cm (22 – 40 in.).

Use rear-facing for children who weigh between 2.3 – 13.6 kg (5 – 30 •

lbs) and whose height is between 55.9 – 76.2 cm (22 – 30 in.)

Use forward-facing for children who weigh between 9.1 – 18.1 kg •

(20 – 40 lbs) and whose height is between 68.6 – 101.6 cm (27 – 40

in.).

This child seat must be in the recline position when installed rear-•

facing.

This child seat must be in the upright position when installed •

forward-facing.

Adjust the belts provided with this child seat so they fit snugly •

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 the top tether strap provided with this child seat.•

The child seat must be secured to the vehicle by means of a lower •

connector system if it is installed in a seating position that is equipped

with a lower universal anchorage system or by means of a vehicle

seat belt if it is installed in a seating position that is not equipped

with a lower universal anchorage system, and by means of a tether

strap, as shown in the installation instructions. Use of the tether

strap is required forward-facing and is optional rear-facing.

Follow all instructions on the child seat labels and in this user •

guide.

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Register your child seat with the manufacturer, Britax Child Safety, •

Inc. by visiting www.BritaxUSA.com/registration, OR complete and

return the registration card that was shipped with this child seat.

To prevent injury due to deterioration or hidden damage, discontinue •

use of a child seat that is older than six years or has been in a

moderate or severe crash. See date of manufacture located on child

seat (page 9).

This child seat must not be used in the home, in boats, or in other •

non-certified applications.

Based on crash statistics, it is recommended that parents select the •

back seat as the safest location for a properly installed child seat.

Please study the Vehicle Compatibility section on pages 10-11 to

ensure your child’s safety and consult your vehicle owner’s manual.

Secure this child seat even when it is not occupied. In a crash, an •

unsecured child seat may injure vehicle occupants.

When using in a vehicle with air bags, refer to your vehicle owner’s •

manual for child seat installation instructions and precautions.

Never use adjuster strap to lift or carry this child seat. Doing so could •

cause damage to harness adjuster and webbing. Always carry this

child seat by its shell or tether straps.

The primary protection for occupants of a vehicle in a collision is •

the body of the vehicle itself. A child seat will not protect a child

when a vehicle is seriously impacted. However, correctly installed, a

child seat will substantially improve the chances for survival in most

crashes. Make sure all users fully understand the correct ways to use

this child seat in a vehicle.

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Safety Information

Important Notes

Verify that the child seat is securely installed and that the harness is •

properly adjusted around the child each time the child seat is used.

Adjust the harness to fit the clothes the child is wearing. Remove •

bulky coats and/or jackets before putting the child in child seat.

Cover the child seat when the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight. •

Parts of child seat could become hot enough to burn a child.

Store the child seat in a safe place when it is not being used. Avoid •

placing heavy objects on top of it.

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 seat or change the way the harness or vehicle’s

seat 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 cause the child seat not to

perform as intended.

Do not allow children to play with this child seat.•

Do not use anything to raise the child seat off vehicle seat except as •

described in these instructions. In a crash, this could cause the child

seat not to perform as intended.

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Safety Information

Certification

This child seat system conforms to all applicable Canadian Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards (213 and 213.1). This child seat is certified
for use in motor vehicles and aircraft.

Registration

Child seats can be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this
child seat to be reached in a recall. Send your name, address, and
the child seat’s model number and manufacturing date to Britax Child
Safety, Ltd., P.O Box 7289, RPO Brunswick Square, Saint John NB E2L
9Z9, or call 1-888-427-4829, or register online at www.BritaxUSA.
com/registration.

WARNING! DO NOT place a child seat

rear-facing in the front seat of a vehicle with a
passenger air bag unless deactivated. DEATH or

SERIOUS INJURY can occur. See your vehicle
owner's manual for child seat installation instructions. The
back seat is the safest place for children 12 and under

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Safety Information

1 inch

2.5 cm

Important Harness Adjustments

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics :
All infants should ride rear-facing until they have reached at least 1 year
of age and weigh at least 9.1 kg (20 lbs). That means that if your infant
reaches 9.1 kg (20 lbs) before her first birthday, she should remain rear­facing at least until she turns 1 year old. It is best for children to ride rear­facing to the highest weight or height allowed by the manufacturer.

Rear-Facing

Weight 2.3 – 13.6 kg (5 – 30 lbs).
Only use rear-facing with children :

who weigh between 2.3 – 13.6 kg (5 – 30 lbs) • and
whose height is between 55.9 – 76.2 cm (22 – 30 •
in.) and
when the top of the child’s head is 2.5 cm (1 in.) or •
more below the top of the child seat shell (Fig. A) and
when the harness straps are at or slightly below the child’s shoulders •
(Fig. A)

If the child cannot be secured within these requirements because the
child exceeds height or weight requirements, review the forward-facing
guidelines on page 7.
If the child cannot be snugly secured within these requirements because
the child is too small, selection of a different child seat (such as an infant
carrier) may be required.

IMPORTANT: See How to Adjust Harness Height on page 31.

WARNING! Do NOT use the child seat rear-facing if any of the

following apply :

the child is less than 2.3 kg (5 lbs) in weight • or
the child is less than 55.9 cm (22 in.) in height • or
the child exceeds 13.6 kg (30 lbs) in weight • or
the child exceeds 76.2 cm (30 in.) in height • or
the top of the head is less than 2.5 cm (1 in.) from the top of the child seat •
shell (Fig. A) or
the harness straps are above the child’s shoulders•

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Safety Information

Forward-Facing

Forward-Facing

Weight 9.1 kg (and 1 year) –18.1 kg (20 – 40 lbs)
Only use forward-facing with children :

who are at least one year of age • and
who weigh between 9.1 – 18.1 kg. (20 • – 40 lbs)

and

whose height is between 68.6 • – 101.6 cm (27
– 40 in.) and
when the top of the child’s ears are below the top of the child seat •
shell and

when the harness straps are at or above the child’s shoulders (Fig. B)•

IMPORTANT: See How to Adjust Harness Height on page 31.

WARNING! Do NOT use the child seat forward-facing if

any of the following apply :

the child is less than one year of age • or
the child is less than 9.1 kg (20 lbs) in weight • or
the child is less than 68.6 cm (27 in.) in height • or
the child exceeds 18.1 kg (40 lbs) in weight • or
the child exceeds 101.6 cm (40 in.) in height • or
the top of the ears are above the top of the child seat shell • or
the harness straps are below the child’s shoulders•

b

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Child Seat Features

1
2

3

4

5

6
7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

Head Restraint1
Head Restraint Adjustment Knob2
Cover3
Shell4
Rear-Facing Lock-Off5
Comfort Pad6
Chest Clip 7

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Harness Straps8
Harness Buckle9
Belly Pad 10
Infant Body Pillow11
Harness Adjuster Release Button12
Harness Adjuster Strap13
Recline Handle (Front of Base)14

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Child Seat Features

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18

Serial Number and Manufactured Date 15
(under cover)
Versa-Tether 16
(Top Anchorage Strap)-in pouch
Forward-Facing Lock-Off17
Base18
National Safety Mark19
Harness Yoke20
Belt Guard21
LCS Connector Strap22

IMPORTANT: When not in use, this user guide should be
stored under the cover. DO NOT discard the foam inserts

found under the cover.

LCS Adjuster Release Button23
LCS Adjuster24
LCS Connector 25
(Stored under cover)
LCS Connector Release Button26

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20

21

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24

25
26

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Vehicle Compatibility

Vehicle Safety Belts

NOTE: The information in this section only applies to installation with

vehicle safety belts.
IMPORTANT: Vehicle seats and safety belts differ from vehicle to vehicle.
Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for specific information about vehicle
safety belts and their use with child seats. Some vehicles have no seating
positions which are compatible with this child seat or any other child seat.
If in doubt, contact the vehicle manufacturer for assistance.

This child seat can fit securely in most vehicles using existing vehicle belts.
However, some vehicle designs prevent a secure fit of the child seat.
The vehicle owner’s manual will have information on the types of vehicle
belts in your vehicle. If your belt type is listed below, select another seating
position or use the Lower Universal Anchorage System (LUAS).

WARNING! The following types of vehicle

belts are not compatible with this child seat :

Front vehicle belts with top or bottom anchorage •
points in the door. (Fig. A & B)

Motor-driven, automatic vehicle belts. (Fig. B)•
Lap-shoulder belts that have separate retractors •

for shoulder section and lap section in which lap
section retractor does not lock.

Non-locking, two-point Emergency Locking •
Retractor (ELR) vehicle belts.

Lap-shoulder ELR vehicle belts without use of the •
lock-off.

A

b

NOTE: Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual to determine the kind of
retractors used in your vehicle and how to operate them.

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