Britax Safe-nSound, Safe-n-Sound Convertible Child Restraint with Adjustable Headrest or Backrest Instructions For Installation And Use Manual

Convertible Child Restraint

with Adjustable Headrest or Backrest

Series No.7300/A/2010

IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT

INDEX

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INTRODUCTION

WARNINGS

SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS AND A GROWING CHILD

SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS

SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS AND THE NEXT STEP

SPECIAL FEATURES - REARWARD FACING

SUITABLE FOR USE

HOW TO SETUP

HOW TO INSTALL

HOW TO USE

SPECIAL FEATURES - FORWARD FACING

SUITABLE FOR USE

HOW TO SETUP

HOW TO INSTALL

HOW TO USE

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

ACCESSORIES

TRAVELLING TIPS

INSTALLATION OF CAR ANCHOR FITTING

IN CASE OF ACCIDENT

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INTRODUCTION

This instruction book covers various models under the series number 7300/A/2010, 7300/D/2010
design. These child restraints are installed in the rear of the car and can be used either rearward facing
for infants or forward facing for older children. They are installed in the car using the car seatbelt and

the tether strap attached to the car's child restraint anchor tting.

To be used only in a rearward facing position for an infant until their shoulders reach the lower
shoulder height marker (approximately 12 months of age). Then to be used in forward facing position
until their shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker (approximately 4 years of age).

Continue to use this child restraint until the child reaches this limit.

Do not use forward-facing until child's shoulders are above the lower shoulder height marker.

Infants are at risk of serious injury if they face forward too early.

Children are at risk of serious injury if they move to booster seats too early.

Children that have outgrown this restraint are safest in a booster seat until their shoulders reach the
upper shoulder height marker of the booster seat.

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 AUTHORISED 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 Britax Safe-n-Sound recommended parts and accessories.

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.

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

Always store the instruction book in the pocket provided on the side or back of the cover.

• 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 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 A REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT WHERE AN AIRBAG IS FITTED IN THE FRONT

OF THE SEATING POSITION.

• If an airbag is tted in the desired seating position where the child restraint is to be tted, follow

the vehicle manufacturer's warnings and instructions.

• 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.

• 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).

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DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR.

• 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. Do not leave a baby in the restraint for long periods
of time.

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

before using this strap. Hatchback or wagon: Do not use the child restraint where the upper
anchorage strap may fall into a split in the seat back.

• Protect all webbing from abrasion and cutting by sharp corners and edges.

• Do not lift the seat by the headrest.

• 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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SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS AND
A GROWING CHILD

Forward Facing

Rearward Facing

Newborn (Rearward-Facing)

Shoulder height
label (hidden)

Shoulder
height label

Label A

Label A

Older baby (Rearward-Facing)

Child Use (Forward-Facing)

Move to the next form of child restraint when
the child's shoulders reach the upper shoulder
height marker.

Shoulder Height Labels

Turn to forward facing when the child's
shoulders reach the lower shoulder height
marker.

Label A

Label B

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SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS

Shoulder height markers are provided on this restraint for a visual indication that the child is safe to
ride in this restraint. Do not turn to forward facing until the child's shoulder's reach the lower marker.
Do not continue to use the restraint if the child's shoulders are above the upper marker.

LOWER SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKER : Label A

When the child's shoulders reach the lower marker, the child restraint must be turned to face towards
the front of the vehicle or move the child to another forward facing seat with in built harness.
Approximately 12 months of age.

UPPER SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKER : Label B

When the child's shoulders reach this upper marker, the child is now too big for the child restraint. It is
now time to move to the next child restraint. Approximately 4 years of age.

IMPORTANT: Follow this advice.

SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS AND
THE NEXT STEP

Convertible
Booster seat
used with built­in harness until
approximately 4
years and then
as a booster
seat.

Booster seat
and accessory
Child Harness.

For the next child restraint choose from:

6 months to 6-8 years (approx).

• Convertible Booster Seat. Note: you can move to a

convertible booster seat once the child's shoulders
reach the lower shoulder height marker, this will be
lower than the lower shoulder height marker on the
child restraint covered on the previous page.

OR

4 years to 6-8 years or 8-10 years (approx).

• Booster Seat and an accessory Child Harness

(A Child Harness must be used if the car is tted with

a lap only seatbelt in the desired seating position),

OR

• Booster seat and lap-sash seatbelt.

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Booster seat
with lap-sash
seatbelt.

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REARWARD FACING

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SPECIAL FEATURES - REARWARD-FACING

WITH HEADREST

To be used only in a rearward facing position until the infant's shoulders reach the lower shoulder
height marker (approximately 12 months of age).

1. Adjustable Headrest or Backrest with
HASSLE FREE HARNESS™

2. Fully adjustable 6 point Harness

3. Insert Pad (if tted)

(may vary in style)

4. Shoulder Pads (if tted)

5. Padded Cover for comfort

6. Release Buckle (Red button)

7. Stabilising Bar for Rearward Facing mode

8. Harness Adjustment Strap

9. Headrest Adjuster Latch

10. EZ Buckle System

11. Harness Tongue Holders

12. Shoulder Height Markers

13. Headrest Lever

Shoulder Height
Markers may be
hidden under headrest
in lowest position.

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3

6

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5

4

8

2

12

10

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(Harness strap not shown)

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Front of Vehicle

20. Messy Mat™ (if supplied)

21. Recline Position Indicator

22. Recline foot in Rearward Facing mode

23. Upper Lock-off (Forward Facing only)

24. Upper Anchorage Storage Band

25. Upper Anchorage Strap Adjuster

14. Adjustable Upper Anchorage Strap

15. Attachment Clip

16. Vehicle's Anchor Fitting

17. Harness Adjustment Lever (under trim ap)

18. Vehicle's seatbelt

19. Blue REARWARD FACING BELT PATH label

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SPECIAL FEATURES - REARWARD-FACING

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REARWARD FACING

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REARWARD FACING

SUITABLE FOR USE

TO BE USED WITH A LAP SASH OR LAP ONLY SEATBELT IN
THE BACK OF MOST CARS WITH FORWARD FACING SEATS.

To be used only in a rearward facing position for an infant
until their shoulders reach the lower shoulder height marker
(approximately 12 months of age). Then to be used in forward
facing position until their shoulders reach the upper shoulder
height marker (approximately 4 years of age).

Continue to use this restraint in this rear facing mode until the child's shoulders reach the limit of the
lower shoulder height marker before turning the seat to face forward. A child's neck muscles may be
unable to support their head thus the child should remain rear facing until the neck muscles become
stronger.

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. If you have the restraint check it ts in your car.

Regional Road Rules may prohibit the use of this restraint in the front seat until the child is 4 years of
age. Check your Regional Road Rules for exemptions.

680mm

540mm

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 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 ventilation 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. It is permissible to

allow the restraint to touch the

seat on front of it.

Seat width 440mm

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HOW TO SETUP

REARWARD FACING

CONVERT TO REARWARD FACING MODE

Move recline foot by squeezing the recline foot handle while rotating to the rearward facing position

(refer to label on the side of the restraint) until the handle locks into position. Ensure recline foot locks
into position.

Recline position
indicator

Rotate Recline
Foot to baby
position

Squeeze Recline Foot

Handle to adjust

Pull out

Rotate

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REARWARD FACING

ADJUSTING HASSLE FREE HARNESS™ HEADREST OR BACKREST

Correct tment of the harness is very important as it restrains the child in the restraint. The headrest or
backrest must be in the correct position & the harness must t rmly around upper torso of the child

and be positioned so as to leave the child's arms and legs free.
For children in rearward facing mode the headrest or backrest 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.
Instructions for adjusting the headrest is on the next page. If your child has reached the lower shoulder
height marker then the restraint may be converted for forward facing (Refer to Forward Facing section
from page 29).

HOW TO SETUP

1. The shoulder straps must be positioned
nearest to the child's shoulders, but not
lower than the child's shoulders. There
is only one set of slots so the seat will
always have the shoulder straps in
place once the headrest is positioned
correctly.

2. The insert pad may be used for rearward
facing for small babies.

3. Discontinue the use of the insert pad if

there is insufcient room for the child

or shoulders have reached the lower
shoulder height marker.

REARWARD FACING

BELT PATH;

shown as blue.

Harness Adjustment

Lever under ap

Harness Shoulder slots

Shoulder harness straps

Harness tongues
and buckle

Lap strap slots

Crotch strap slots

Harness adjuster strap

Lower shoulder height marker

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HOW TO SETUP

HOW TO ADJUST HEADREST & HASSLE FREE HARNESS™

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 may be possible with the child still in the seat.

C. To adjust the headrest, pull on the latch on the back of the restraint and pull up or down to position

the top of the shoulder strap slot above the child's shoulders. Release the latch to lock the headrest
in position. Pull headrest upwards to check it is locked in position.

(Harness straps not shown for image clarity)

Latch

Pull

REARWARD FACING

Ensure harness and headrest are positioned so that the shoulder straps are just above
the child's shoulders but no lower.

IMPORTANT :

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HOW TO SETUP

REARWARD FACING

HOW TO ADJUST THE HEADREST &
HASSLE FREE HARNESS™ - Installed in
vehicle

A. Loosen the harness straps before adjusting the

headrest.

B. Place nger on the "PUSH" button, press in

towards restraint, and lift lever to adjust upward or
downward.

HOW TO INSTALL

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INSTALLING INTO VEHICLE (REARWARD FACING)

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

B

A

Storage
Band

CONVERT TO REARWARD FACING MODE

A. To fully recline the restraint, move recline foot

by squeezing the foot, squeezing the recline foot

handle while rotating to the rearward facing position
(refer to label on the side of the restraint) until the
handle locks into position. Ensure recline foot locks
into position.

The restraint is normally packaged in the fully upright forward
facing mode so if you need to use it rearward facing you must

rst fully recline the restraint, and then convert the restraint to

rearward facing mode as shown below.

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.

REARWARD FACING

Pull out

Rotate

Recline
position
indicator

Rotate recline foot
to rearward facing
position

Squeeze Recline Foot

Handle to adjust

B

C

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HOW TO INSTALL

REARWARD FACING

B. Lift the ap at the end of the seat to

access the stabilising bar, pull out
stabilising bar and then gently push bar
forward until you hear a click. Stabilising

bar is now latched in place. Ret the

cover.

C. Position restraint rearward facing in the

chosen seating position.

D. Undo the buckle and place buckle

tongues in the Harness Tongue Holders
on each side of the cover.

Then push bar
forward

Click

B

C

B

B D

Harness
Tongue
Holders

Pull out
stabilising
bar

Lift cover
enough to
access the
stabilising bar

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HOW TO INSTALL

panel flap

Centre

E

E. Remove insert pad (if tted), and

gently lift headrest trim end, then pull

backwards the centre panel ap, with the

comfort pad from the inner seat of trim.

F. Fully lengthen seatbelt and feed the

seatbelt between the restraint cover and
the restraint body through seatbelt slots
in restraint.

D

Pass buckle tongue through slot here

REARWARD FACING

E

F

Insert pad

Backrest cover end