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.
TM
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 Ofce
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 ofce and registered address:
99 Derby Road Sunshine Victoria 3020
PO Box 147 Sunshine Victoria 3020
Customer Serivce: 1300 303 330
WHO TO CONTACT
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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
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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 trafc 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
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ANCHOR FITTING:
PRE-INSTALLATION
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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 trafc 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 ofcers appointed by Queensland Transport. Authorised ofcers 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
Re
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.
10.
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FOR BABY USE (BIRTH TO 12kg)
Front of Vehicle
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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 sufcient.
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
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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 insufcient
room for the baby.
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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.
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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
A
B
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)
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