Britax CONVERTIBLE CHILD RESTRAINT WITH AHR, Safe-n-Sound 7200/A/2004 Series Instructions For Installation And Use Manual

INFORMATION FOR BUYERS; FOR USE WITH CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO 18KG. CHECK THAT THIS CHILD RESTRAINT WILL FIT IN YOUR CAR. IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT.

SERIES NO. 7200/A/2004

Instructions for Installation & Use

Rearward Facing

For use with children up to 12kg.

Forward Facing.

For use with children from 8kg up to 18kg.

Convertible Child Restraint with AHR Headrest.

FOR BABY AND CHILD USE

WHO TO CONTACT INTRODUCTION WARNINGS PRE-INSTALLATION

FOR BABY USE

SPECIAL FEATURES FOR BABY USE SUITABLE FOR USE WARNINGS HOW TO SETUP & USE HEADREST HOW TO INSTALL HOW TO USE

FOR CHILD USE

SPECIAL FEATURES FOR CHILD USE SUITABLE FOR USE WARNINGS HOW TO SET UP & USE HEADREST HOW TO INSTALL HOW TO USE

The Safe-n-Sound, AHR and Cushion Technology trademarks are the property of Britax Childcare Pty. Limited. (Australia). The Britax trade mark is the property of Britax Excelsior Limited (UK). Visit the Britax Web Site at www.britax.com.au or email custserv@britax.com.au We reserve the right to alter this product without notice. ©1997-2009 Britax Childcare Pty. Ltd. This product is covered by Australian and overseas patent applications. Patents Pending.

New Zealand Ofce Britax Childcare NZ Limited. PO Box 100-247 Auckland 9 Customer Serivce: 0800 688 822

Britax Childcare Pty. Ltd.

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

Head ofce and registered address:

99 Derby Road Sunshine Victoria 3020 PO Box 147 Sunshine Victoria 3020 Customer Serivce: 1300 303 330

WHO TO CONTACT

CARE AND MAINTENANCE ACCESSORIES IN CASE OF ACCIDENT NOTES

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• Use the restraint exactly as shown in the instructions.

• Fit the restraint rmly to the car seat.

• Fit the harness rmly 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 use seat belt extenders, even if the car seat belt is not long enough to secure the child restraint.

• 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.

• Destroy the restraint if it has been in a severe crash, even if no damage is visible.

• DO NOT USE THIS RESTRAINT WITHOUT A COVER.

• Regularly check the restraint components, straps & other tments for correct function and 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 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.

• The restraint is not intended to be a substitute baby cot or bed. It is only designed to enable safe transportation of children

in motor vehicles.

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

• 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.

• THIS RESTRAINT MUST BE ATTACHED TO A CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE POINT IN THE CAR. REFER TO A 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.

WARNINGS

INTRODUCTION

CAREFULLY READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION. IN THE EVENT OF DOUBT ABOUT THE METHOD OF INSTALLATION, CONSULT BRITAX CHILDCARE OR AGENT OR A CHILD RESTRAINT FITTING STATION AUTHORIZED BY A RELEVANT TRANSPORT AUTHORITY OR, IN NEW ZEALAND, THE AGENT FOR THE VEHICLE.

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 and use only Safe-n-Sound (Britax) recommended parts and accessories. If you have purchased a model with the added protection of Side Imapct Cushion Technology™ you can see the Side Imact

Cushion tted on pages 6 and 15. There is no installation or assembly required to activate the Side Imapct Cushion, it only

functions in a side crash to protect the occupant.

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

spacers.

PRE-INSTALLATION

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 tting in the rear vertical panel can only be installed in one way. Please refer to vehicle owner's handbook or a child restraint tting station for correct method.

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.

The shaded areas of this diagram illustrate the possible locations of the anchor tting. Within each shaded area is an anchor tting showing the correct way to install the tting. Ensure the anchor tting is aligned as illustrated unless stated otherwise in

the vehicle Owners handbook.

Distance to measure to the anchor point

Correct engagement of attachment clip to

anchor tting when attachment clip cover

is used.

Adjustable Upper

Anchorage Strap

Front of Vehicle

ANCHOR FITTING:

PRE-INSTALLATION

WARNING: CHILD RESTRAINTS MUST NOT BE ATTACHED TO UNSOUND METAL OR TO WOOD, OR SYNTHETIC STRUCTURES. WHEN DRILLING THE 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 tted 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, oor/roof, etc. and install anchor bolt and tting 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 ve full turns of anchor bolt is required before tightening force is

applied.

If the car is not tted with child restraint anchorage points...

For Sedans only - Drill 9mm diameter hole in the parcel shelf on the centre line 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

tting station or trafc authority for vehicle inspection to nd 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.

Note to Queensland purchasers: The installation of anchorage points must be approved

by authorised ofcers appointed by Queensland Transport. Authorised ofcers 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

Note: Marking on the top of a Grade 5 Bolt.

Anchor bol t

Anchor fittin g

Spacer(s)

if required

inforcing

washer

Lock washer Securing nut

Vehicle metal structure

Vehicle trim

Anchor bol t

Anchor fittin g

Spacer(s)

if required

Lock washer

Vehicle metal structure

Vehicle trim

Centre line of

seating position

200 mm

min.

Drill 9mm diameter hole, (see warning).

1. Padded cover for baby’s comfort (may vary in style)

2. Adjustable Headrest (with speakers, if tted)

3. Adjustable Upper Anchorage Strap

4. Fully adjustable 6 point harness.

5. Quick Release Buckle (Red button)

6. Baby Insert

7. Harness Adjuster Button

8. Stabilising Bar for Baby use

9. Attachment Clip and Cover

10. Anchor Fitting

SPECIAL FEATURES

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

11. Harness Adjustment Strap

12. Vehicle seat belt.

13. Blue Recline Latch

14. Pocket (if tted)

15. Rear facing Lock off (if tted)

16. Messy Mat (if supplied)

17. Forward facing sash belt lock off (if tted)

18. Upper Anchorage Storage Strap

19. Upper Anchorage Strap Adjuster

20. Yellow Release Latch

21. Side Impact Cushion Technology™ Protection (if tted)

1. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

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11.

12.

16.

17.

18.

19.

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15.

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20.

FOR BABY USE (BIRTH TO 12kg)

Front of Vehicle

21.

465 mm

615 mm

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

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

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 sufcient. In certain vehicles, where the rear seat is too small, the only position possible for the restraint is the front seat adjusted as

rearward as possible.

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 A REAR FACING CHILD RESTRAINT WHERE AN AIRBAG IS FITTED IN FRONT OF THE SEATING POSITION. Do not use the baby insert after baby reaches 10kg and over.

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.

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

Ensure babies and toddlers have adequate ventlation and are shaded from

direct sunlight through side or rear windows.

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

SUITABLE FOR USE

WARNINGS

FOR BABY USE (BIRTH TO 12kg)

ADJUSTING HARNESS STRAP HEIGHT & HEADREST: FOR BABY USE REARWARD-FACING

Correct tment of the harness is very important as it restrains the baby in the restraint. The headrest must be in the correct position & the harness must t rmly 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 headrest must be in the position where the top of the shoulder strap slots 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 section page 15.)

HOW TO SETUP

NOTE: Always use the insert pad when rearward facing or in baby mode for small and premature babies.

Discontinue the use of the insert pad if there is insufcient

room for the baby.

ADJUSTING HEADREST HARNESS STRAP HEIGHT

A. Loosen the harness straps before adjusting the headrest. B. You do not need to remove the restraint from the vehicle to adjust the harness or headrest positions. Small adjustments

maybe possible with the baby still in the seat, the baby will need to be supported to allow the headrest to be rotated forward

for adjustment. C. To adjust the headrest, gently pull the top of the headrest forward as shown, (see photo), and pull up or push down so that the shoulder strap slot is level with or slightly above your child’s shoulder. ( If tted, do not adjust the headrest by pulling on the

Side Impact Cushion). D. Release headrest so that it moves back and locks into position, Ensure that it has locked in position by gently pushing down on it. E. Ensure there are no twists in the harness strap and the buckle tongues face the correct way. F. If the headrest is moved up, then down with the child in the seat, before use, check that the headrest cover has not bunched

up behind child’s back.

FOR BABY USE (BIRTH TO 12kg)

Pull forward to unlock headrest

While holding forward, move up or down to desired position.

Rotate back to lock headrest.

Adjuster button.

Harness Shoulder slots.

Shoulder harness straps.

Harness tongues and buckle.

Lap strap slots

Crotch strap slots

Harness adjuster strap.

HOW TO SETUP

FULLY RECLINE IN CHILD USE MODE:

Place one hand on the front corner of the base rmly while with the other hand push the blue recline latch up to unlock, continue

pulling restraint forward until fully reclined. The yellow latch prevents over reclining when installed forward facing. The seat belt may need to be slackened and retightened.

CONVERT TO BABY USE MODE:

Once fully reclined, press the yellow latch located under the restraint body while with the other hand push the blue recline latch up to unlock, continue pulling restraint forward until fully reclined into baby use mode.

Storage

Strap

INSTALLING INTO VEHICLE (REARWARD FACING)

A. The restraint is normally packaged in the fully upright child use mode so if you need to use it for baby use

you must rst fully recline the restraint, to convert the restraint

to baby use mode as shown below. B. If Upper Anchorage Strap is folded up for storage undo

Storage Strap then lengthen. Fully press Adjuster Button (A) while pulling

Upper Anchorage Strap (B) to lengthen.

Press yellow latch

Lift Blue Recline Latch

Yellow latch

Lift Blue Recline Latch

FOR BABY USE (BIRTH TO 12kg)

HOW TO INSTALL

A. Unhook hook & loop attachments & gently lift the cover, fully extend out stabilising bar and gently push bar forward until a click is heard. Stabilising Bar is now latched in place.

Note: Do not re-attach cover hook & loop until you have installed seat belt.

B. Position restraint rearward facing in the chosen seating position.

C. Fully lengthen seat belt and feed the seat belt between the restraint cover and the restraint body through seat belt slots in restraint. Place the seat belt under any comfort foam.

D. Engage seat belt buckle & tongue.

Note: Seat belt buckle and tongue must not rest between restraint cover and restraint. If seat belt buckle is

adjustable, adjust buckle as low as possible away from the restraint.

E. Re-attach hook and loop attachments.

Push bar forward.

Click

Pull out Stabilising Bar.

Place the seat belt under any foam padding that is supplied with the restraint.

On the opposite side to the seat belt buckle, only pass the lap portion of the belt through the lock-off and lock in place.

On the car seat belt buckle side, pass both lap and sash seat belt through the lock-off and lock in place

Hook and loop attachments

Rear facing seat

belt lock-off

(if tted)

Do not use this slot for baby use installation

FOR BABY USE (BIRTH TO 12kg)

HOW TO INSTALL

F. Align restraint centrally to the chosen seating position as shown below. Pull sash portion of seat belt until all

slack is removed from Lap portion of seat belt. Adjust seat belt to hold the restraint rmly against the vehicle

seat back. For retractor seat belts, allow excess belt to feed back into retractor.

Lock the rear facing seat belt lock-off (where tted) to prevent the seat belt slackening.

G. Fit the attachment clip to the anchor tting as shown above right. Make sure to remove as many twists as

possible from the upper anchorage strap.

H. Tighten adjustable upper anchorage strap by pulling adjustment strap to remove slack, but do not

over- tighten causing the restraint base to lift off the vehicle seat. This will usally be done once the baby has been harnessed into the seat.

WARNING:

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

THE UPPER ANCHORAGE STRAP MUST ALWAYS BE FITTED WHEN THE CHILD RESTRAINT IS USED IN A VEHICLE.

Pull Adjustment Strap

to remove slack

Storag

Strap

Fully press Adjuster Button(A) while pulling

Upper Anchorage Strap(B) to lengthen.

Ensure Upper Anchorage Strap is tightened, attached to the Anchor Fitting and that straps are the same length on both sides of Attachment Clip.

Pull sash portion of seat belt to remove slack.

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

Engage the Lock-offs (if tted) to

prevent the seat belt slacking. Do not use the Lock-off if the seat buckle interferes.

Do not use this slot for baby use installation

A single twist is

required in baby

use.

Front of vehicle

FOR BABY USE (BIRTH TO 12kg)

HOW TO INSTALL

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.

ANGULAR ADJUSTMENT OF RESTRAINT

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 rm packing between the seat and the underside of the base. Packing can be a rmly rolled

up towel or nappy.

Do not remove all of the rearward slope by over packing. Always leave a rearward slope angle of approximately 10 to 15 degrees as shown

TO REMOVE RESTRAINT FROM VEHICLE

A. Disengage seat belt tongue from buckle and remove from restraint.

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

Anchorage Strap (B) to slacken as shown right. In some vehicles loosening of the

Upper Anchorage Strap may be difcult. If so, try pushing the restraint against the

vehicle seat back or slightly lifting the restraint to release the tension. C. Disengage Attachment Clip from Anchor Fitting. The child restraint is now disconnected.

Pull Adjustment Strap to remove slack

Storage Strap

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

10 to15

FOR BABY USE (BIRTH TO 12kg)

Front of

vehicle

Extension Strap

Attachment

Clip

Attachment Clip should not be in

front of the vehicle seat front.

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

HOW TO USE

PLACING BABY INTO RESTRAINT

A. Ensure the headrest and shoulder straps are adjusted to the correct height for your child (see page 8).

B. Slacken the Upper Anchorage Strap and allow the straps to fall to the sides of the restraint for easy access to the baby.

C. Slacken Harness Straps by pushing and holding the Harness Adjustment Button, grasping BOTH shoulder harness straps and pulling out the desired amount of slack. Release harness adjustment button when there

is enough slack and place harness to each side of the restraint.

D. Lay baby on their back into restraint and t harness as shown above. Make sure the baby is dressed to allow harness buckle to be pulled up between baby’s legs e.g. a jump suit. Make sure the baby’s arms and

legs are free. Never wrap baby in a blanket before placing in restraint.

E. 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.

FOR BABY USE (BIRTH TO 12kg)

Pull to remove slack

from Harness Lap Straps

Crotch Straps

Shoulder Straps

Click

Harness Lap Straps

Tongue

Buckle

F. Remove slack from harness lap straps by pulling shoulder straps.

Slackened Upper Anchorage Strap

Adjustable Headrest

Harness shoulder straps

Baby Insert

Harness

Adjustment

Button

Adjuster Strap (WhereFitted)

Adjuster for the Upper

Anchorage Strap

HOW TO USE

Make sure that nothing is obstructing harness straps and that baby’s arms and legs are free.

Do not use restraint if straps do not tighten and contact Safe-n-Sound or Britax Childcare Customer Service.

IMPORTANT: The Baby Insert Pad is designed to snugly support baby for extra support and comfort and must be used for smaller babies, less than 10kg. Discontinue use if Baby Insert Pad creates discomfort for larger babies or once baby reaches 10kg.

A. Press Upper Anchorage Strap Adjuster Button while pulling Upper Anchorage Straps to slacken. Allow

Upper Anchorage Straps to fall to the sides for easy access into restraint.

B. Push and hold the Harness Adjustment Button while pulling both Shoulder Harness Straps 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.

REMOVING BABY FROM RESTRAINT

Pull Adjustment

Strap to remove slack

Storage Strap

FOR BABY USE (BIRTH TO 12kg)

H. Tighten Adjustable Upper Anchorage Strap by pulling Adjustment Strap to remove slack as shown.

SPECIAL FEATURES FOR CHILD USE

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

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20.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

1. Upper Anchorage Strap Adjuster

2. Upper Anchorage Storage Strap

3. Attachment Clip and Cover

4. Anchor Fitting

5. Adjuster Upper Anchorage Strap

6. Sash belt portion of a lap sash seat belt

7. Forward facing sash belt lock-off (if tted)

8. Seat belt path (forward facing)

9. Lap belt portion of a lap sash seat belt

10. Pocket (if tted)

11. Base (shown in child use mode)

12. Messy Mat (if tted)

13. Blue Recline Latch

14. Harness Adjustment Strap

15. Harness Adjuster Button

16. Quick Release Harness Buckle (Red button)

17. Padded Cover for comfort

18. Shoulder pads (if tted)

19. Fully Adjustable 6 point harness

20. Adjustable Headrest (with speakers, if tted)

21. Side Impact Cushion Technology™ Protection (if tted)

FOR CHILD USE (8 to 18kg)

Front of Vehicle

21.

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

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

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

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

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.

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 the Baby Insert in Forward Facing ‘Child Use’.

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

RECOMMENDATIONS.

WARNING

SUITABLE FOR USE

FOR CHILD USE (8 to 18kg)

ADJUSTING HARNESS STRAP HEIGHT & HEADREST: FOR CHILD USE FORWARD-FACING

Correct tment of the harness is very important as it restrains the child in the restraint. The harness must t rmly around the

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

The headrest must be in the position where the top of the shoulder slots are nearest to the child’s shoulders, but not more than 25mm below the child’s shoulders. If the headrest is in the top position and the harness straps are still more than 25 mm below

the level of the child's shoulders then the child is too tall for the restraint and the restraint should not be used.

HOW TO SETUP

Frontof vehicle

25mm

ADJUSTING HEADREST HARNESS STRAP HEIGHT

A. Loosen the harness straps before adjusting the headrest. B. You do not need to remove the restraint from the vehicle to adjust the harness or headrest positions. Small adjustments maybe

done with the child the seat, the child will need to lean forward to allow the headrest to be pulled forward.

C. To adjust the headrest, gently pull the top of the headrest forward as shown, (see photo), and pull up or push down so that the shoulder strap slot are level with or slightly above your child’s shoulder. NOTE: For comfort ensure the bottom edges of the headrest are not contacting the child’s shoulders. (If tted, do not adjust

the headrest by pulling on the Side Impact Cushion). D. Release headrest so that it moves back and locks into position, Ensure that it has locked in position by gently pushing down on it. E. Ensure there are no twists in the harness strap and the buckle tongues face the correct way. F. If the headrest is moved up, then down with the child in the seat, before use, check that the headrest cover

has not bunched up behind child’s back.

FOR CHILD USE (8 to 18kg)

Pull forward to unlock headrest

While holding forward, move up or down to desired position.

Rotate back to lock headrest.

Adjuster button.

Harness Shoulder slots.

Shoulder harness straps.

Harness tongues and buckle.

Lap strap slots

Crotch strap slots

Harness adjuster strap.

HOW TO INSTALL

INSTALLING INTO VEHICLE (FORWARD FACING) (UPRIGHT OR RECLINED)

WARNING: DO NOT USE RESTRAINT IN FORWARD- FACING POSITION WITH THE STABILISING BAR PULLED OUT.

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

IMPORTANT: Ensure harness and headrest are in the correct position. (Refer to page 17)

A. If the Stabilising Bar is extended, unhook hook & loop attachments and push trim away from restraint.

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

C. Re-attach hook & loop attachments on trim.

D. Convert the restraint to child use mode by placing one hand over rear corner of the base and lift the top end of restraint with the other hand until audible click is heard.

Stabilising

Bar.

Hook & Loop

attachments

Push Stabilising Bar

Press Blue Button

FOR CHILD USE (8 to 18kg)

HOW TO INSTALL

INSTALLING INTO VEHICLE (FORWARD FACING) (UPRIGHT OR RECLINED)

E. Determine whether an upright or reclined position is preferred and adjust if necessary (see below). F. Place one hand on the front corner of base rmly, 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.

FULLY UPRIGHT

CHILD USE MODE

FULLY RECLINED

CHILD USE MODE

G. 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 need of a messy mat or thick towel to keep the vehicle seat in good condition.

H. Fully lengthen seat belt. Insert seat belt into child use seat belt path as shown right, ensuring that the seat belt is behind the harness straps and that the lap part of the seat belt is below the hooks as shown right.

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 rmly against the vehicle seat. For inertia/retractable seat belts,

allow excess belt to feed back into retractor.

Lap seat belt

Push blue recline latch up while moving restraint into desired recline position.

Ensure lap part of seat belt is below the hooks

Pull sash portion of seat belt to remove slack

Push down on seat

FOR CHILD USE (8 to 18kg)

INSTALLING INTO VEHICLE (FORWARD FACING) (UPRIGHT OR RECLINED)

J. Fit the attachment clip to the anchor tting as shown. Make sure to remove as many twists as possible from

the upper anchorage strap.

K. 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.

SEAT BELT ‘LOCK OFF’ (WHERE FITTED)

If seat belt ‘lock-off’ is tted, follow steps above, through to point K. Press the seat belt ‘lock off’ while threading the sash part of the seat belt through the slot in the ‘lock off’, then release the ‘lock off’ (refer to illustration below). Push restraint rmly downward, while pulling sash part of seat belt to tighten through ‘lock off’. This will prevent the seat belt

loosening.

Anchor fitting

Attachment

Clip & Cover

Child use

seat belt path

Upper Anchorage Strap

Storage Strap

Upper Anchorage Adjustment Strap

Anchor

Fitting

Attachment

Clip & Cover

Pullto

remove

slack

Seat Belt

‘Lock Off’

Front of vehicle

Press to engage lock fully

HOW TO INSTALL

IMPORTANT: Always roll up the excess Upper anchorage Strap.

FOR CHILD USE (8 to 18kg)

HOW TO USE

PLACING CHILD IN THE RESTRAINT

B. Place child in the restraint and feed each arm through

shoulder straps. Pull harness buckle up between child’s

legs.

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.

D. Ensure all slack is removed from harness lap straps by pulling shoulder straps the

pull harness adjustment strap to adjust harness to a comfortable but rm t. Check that the slack in straps is removed. Shoulder Harness Straps must t rmly 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.

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.

TO RECLINE RESTRAINT

The child restraint may be reclined or positioned upright without removing the child from the

restraint. You will be able to gain partial recline from upright position by just pushing the blue recline

latch up and pulling the seat forward (see page 19). The extent of the recline will be limited by the location of the anchorage

point. Loosening of the upper anchorage strap may be required when positioning the restraint to either an upright or reclined position. Once the required position has been determined ensure to tighten the upper anchorage strap and recheck the car seat

belt tension i.e., all slack to be removed.

Front of vehicle

Click

Harness Lap Strap

Crotch Straps

Shoulder Strap

Pull to remove slack

from Harness La p Strap

FOR CHILD USE (8 to 18kg)

Pull to lengthen

Push Harness

Adjustment

Button

Adjuster Strap

A. Lengthen harness by pushing and holding the Harness Adjustment button while pulling on either shoulder

strap until the harness will accommodate the child.

Pullto tighten

The restraint has a ame retardant cover which is removable for cleaning. Cleaning instructions are on the care label attached to the cover. If uffy cover is tted then washing cover prior to use will remove excess uff. Ensure that the inside of the buckle is

free of foreign matter. Cleaning instructions for the buckle are on page 27. Use only mild soap and water to clean all metal and plastic parts of the restraint. Do not use chemicals or cleaning agent. Do not pull sticky items from covers as the cover may be damaged - soak in water and gently remove.

COVER (STYLE MAY VARY)

TO REPLACE COVER:

A. Feed the Harness Tongues & shoulder straps through Lap strap slots and matching shoulder strap slots in the cover.

B. Stretch cover over the top of the restraint rst at , then the sides

at and then stretch the cover around the rim of the restraint.

C. Re-t the Seat Cover attachments.

D. Feed Crotch Buckle through slots in cover E. Ensure trim is stretched over Push Button housing and ensure none of the harness straps are twisted. F. Fit headrest cover over headrest and feed harness thru slots in cover.

G. Ret baby insert if required.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

TO REMOVE COVER:

A. Remove the restraint from vehicle. B. Disengage harness tongues from harness buckle. D. Remove any accessories. E. Remove headrest cover and seat cover as follows. F. 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 at , at the top. Refer to drawing below and at Push button . G. Remove the cover while feeding Crotch Buckle, Harness Tongues and strap through the lap and crotch strap slots in the cover.

Note: If the restraint is tted with Side Impact Cushion, the headrest trim has elastic

which pulls over the Side Impact Cushion that can be easily removed and replaced.

Shoulder Strap Slots in Headrest Cover

Side Impact Cushion™ Protection

CARE & MAINTENANCE

REGULAR CARE OF THIS RESTRAINT:

Please check the following items regularly to ensure the safety of your child: A. Check the webbing for fraying. B. Check that the buckle clicks and is not sluggish or sticky in operation. C. Ensure there are no cracks in moulding or the plastic moulding.

D. Check the harness adjuster is operating and is clamping the webbing.

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: A. From the underside of the restraint pull each crotch 3-bar slide then turn 3-bar slide and push through each slot to remove the Harness Buckle from the restraint. B. Place the Harness Buckle under warm (max. 40 degrees Celsius) running water as shown below. Let the

water run through the mouth of the buckle for ve minutes.

Cover

Body

3-bar slide

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

E. Ret the harness buckle to the restraint with the red button

facing out & feeding each 3-bar slide through appropriate slot.

D. 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 Safe-n-Sound or Britax Childcare Customer Service.

Click

ACCESSORIES

WARNING

ONLY USE SAFE-N-SOUND SEAT COVERS AND ACCESSORIES THAT ARE DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR USE WITH THIS PRODUCT.

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 Safe-n-Sound products.

HOOD (IF FITTED)

The hood has been designed to protect your child from direct sunlight. A. Attach the elastic straps at the back of the hood to the hooks at the rear of the restraint. B. Attach together the hook & loop sewn on the ends of the hood & on the sides of the trim.

POCKETS (IF FITTED)

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. They can also hold a CD or MP3 player.

Caution: If using the pocket to store lled bottles, please ensure contents

are not contaminated due to prolonged storage. Ensure contents are not crushed by car door when closing.

CROTCH PAD (IF FITTED)

The Crotch Pad is designed to provide extra comfort for baby or child and

is tted to the restraint as follows: Feed Crotch Buckle through the slot in

crotch pad as shown.

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.

MESSY MAT (IF SUPPLIED)

The messy mat has been specically 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 t 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.

‘A’ ‘A’

Long Messy Mat

(where supplied)

Short Messy Mat

(where supplied)

NOTE: Some messy mats may not have pockets.

Pocket

Hooks

Hook & Loop

Crotch pad

Pockets

Messy Mat

ACCESSORIES

SHOULDER PADS

Shoulder Pads are designed to provide extra comfort for baby or child and are easily tted to the shoulder harness straps by:

A. Pull apart fasteners and remove shoulder pads from harness.

B. Re-t shoulder pads to harness and attach fasteners for use.

BABY INSERT (IF FITTED)

Only use the insert when in Rearward Facing mode for babies. Discontinue use after baby reaches 10kg and over, Do not use when in Forward Facing mode. A. Disconnect buckle and place insert under shoulder and lap straps. B. Attach velcro hook and loops on both sides of insert.

C. Feed the crotch strap through the ap in the baby insert and re-connect buckle. D. Tuck the ap underneath the baby insert.

Pull crotch strap through flap and tuck flap under Baby Insert.

Velcro

EXTRA ANCHOR KITS: are available if using the restraint in additional vehicles.

Re-order numbers: 0038.

EXTENSION STRAPS: may be required for vehicles without a xed parcel shelf.

Re-order numbers: 0035 (length 300 mm) 0036 (length 600 mm)

GATED 3-BAR SLIDE: for installation where the seat belt conguration does not rmly hold the child restraint.

Re-order number: 0215.

VEHICLE INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES (Available from retailers of Safe-n-Sound products)

SIDE IMPACT CUSHION TECHNOLOGY™ (IF FITTED)

Side Impact Cushions are tted to some models and are an optional safety feature only.

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,

but do not use the child restraint after a severe crash. To assist you in making an accident insurance claim cut the following

statement and include it with your claim.

IN CASE OF 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.

NOTICE TO INSURANCE COMPANY

CHILD RESTRAINT INVOLVED IN AN

ACCIDENT

New Zealand Ofce Britax Childcare NZ Limited. PO Box 100-247 Auckland 9 Telephone: 0800 688 822

Britax Childcare Pty. Ltd.

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

Head ofce and registered address:

99 Derby Road Sunshine Victoria 3020 PO Box 147 Sunshine Victoria 3020 Telephone: 1300 303 330

NOTES

New Zealand Office Britax Childcare NZ Limited.

PO Box 100-247 Auckland 9 Customer Serivce: 0800 688 822

AUSTRALIA Britax Childcare Pty. Ltd.

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

Head ofce and registered address:

99 Derby Road Sunshine Victoria 3020 PO Box 147 Sunshine Victoria 3020 Customer Serivce: 1300 303 330

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