Husky Baby Carrier User Manual
Husky
User Guide
Table of Contents
Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Child Restraint Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Vehicle Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Vehicle Seating Positions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installation with LATCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installation with Lap-Shoulder Belt (Long Route) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Installation with Lap-Shoulder Belt (Short Route) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Installation with Lap Belt Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Versa-Tether®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Using Restraint Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Securing Your Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Harness Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Adjusting Buckle Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Care and Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
This product and its components are subject to change without notice.
© 2004 Britax Child Safety, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.
P221900 R3:08/04
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Use only with children who weigh between 22 and 80 pounds
(10 and 36 kg) and whose height is 53 inches (134 cm) or less.
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Snugly adjust the belts provided with this child restraint 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.
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Secure this child restraint with the vehicle’s child restraint
anchorage system if available or with a vehicle belt.
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Follow all instructions on this child restraint and in the written
instructions located on lanyard, under cover in front of seat.
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Register your child restraint with the manufacturer.
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Use vehicle belt (not LATCH connectors) for installations with
children weighing more than 48 pounds (21 kg). Refer to the
vehicle owner’s manual or contact the vehicle manufacturer for
the maximum weight rating for their LATCH anchors. Unless
specified otherwise by the vehicle manufacturer, assume a 48pound child is the vehicle LATCH anchor limit.
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Use restraint forward facing only! The American Academy of
Pediatrics recommends forward facing only after one year old.
• This child restraint must not be used in the home, in boats, or
other non-certified applications.
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Secure this child restraint even when it is not occupied. In a
crash, an unsecured child restraint may injure vehicle occupants.
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Never route vehicle belt over child!
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Based on crash statistics, the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration recommends that parents select the rear seat as
the safest location for a properly installed child restraint. Please
study the section on
Vehicle Safety Belts
in this booklet to
ensure the child’s safety. If in doubt about installing the child
restraint, consult the vehicle owner’s manual.
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Never use the adjuster strap to lift or carry this child restraint. Doing
so could cause damage to the harness adjuster and webbing.
Always carry this child restraint by the shell or tether straps.
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The primary protection for occupants of a vehicle in a collision is
the body of the vehicle itself; a child restraint will not protect a
child when the vehicle is seriously impacted. However, correctly
installed, a child restraint will substantially improve the chances
for survival in most crashes. Make sure that all users fully
understand the correct ways to use this child restraint in a vehicle.
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When using in vehicle with air bags, refer to the vehicle owner’s
manual for child restraint installation instructions and precautions.
DO NOT place a child restraint in the front
seat of a vehicle with a passenger air bag
unless the air bag is turned off. DEATH or
SERIOUS INJURY can occur. The back seat
is the safest place for children under 12.
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Safety Information
Safety Information
• This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal
motor vehicle safety standards. This Restraint is Not Certified for
Use in Aircraft.
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Fill out the registration card and mail it in today!
Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must
register this restraint to be reached in a recall. Send your name,
address, and the restraint's model number and manufacturing
date to Britax Child Safety, Inc. 13501 South Ridge Drive
Charlotte, NC 28273 or call 1-888-4BRITAX. For recall
information, call the U.S. Government's Auto Safety Hotline at
1-800-424-9393 (202-366-0123 in DC area).
You may also register by visiting BritaxUSA.com.
IMPORTANT NOTES
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Verify that the restraint is secure and that the harness is properly
adjusted around your child each time you use the restraint.
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Adjust the harness to fit the clothes the child is wearing. The
harness will fit a child in winter clothes differently than a child in
summer clothes.
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Cover the restraint if your vehicle is parked in direct sunlight. Parts
of the restraint can become hot enough to burn.
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Store the restraint in a safe place when it is not being used. Avoid
placing heavy objects on top of it.
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To prevent injury due to deterioration or hidden damage,
discontinue use of a restraint that is older than six years or has
been in a severe crash.
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Do not leave children alone in a vehicle, even for a short time.
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Do not, except as described in this booklet, attempt to disassemble
any part of the restraint or change the way its harness or your
vehicle restraint belts are used.
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Do not leave loose objects, e.g. books, bags, etc., in the back of
your vehicle. In the event of a sudden stop, loose objects will keep
moving, potentially causing serious injuries.
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Do not leave folding vehicle seats unlatched. In the event of a
sudden stop, a loose seat back could prevent the restraint from
protecting your child as well as it should.
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Do not allow children to play with the restraint.
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Do not use anything to raise the restraint off the vehicle seat. In a
crash, it could slide and be unable to protect your child as well as
it should.
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Weight Range: 22±80 lbs. (10±36 kg)
Height: The child is too tall when the
top of the ears are above the top of the
restraint. Child©s height must be 53
inches (134 cm) or less.
Chest Clip: Position the chest clip at
the middle of the child©s chest, level
with the arm
its.
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Child Restraint Features
Child Restraint Features
1 Cover
2 Harness Slots
3 Harness
4 Comfort Pads
5 Harness Retainer
6 Chest Clip
7 HUGS™ Shoulder Pads
8 Buckle
9 Belly Pad
10 Harness Release Lever (under flap)
11 LATCH Connector
12 Perma-Book™ (under cover)
13 Harness Adjuster Strap
14 Versa-Tether®Assembly
15 Harness Yoke
16 LATCH/Tether/User Guide
Storage Pouches
17 LATCH Adjusters
18 Recline Bar
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Vehicle Seating Positions
Vehicle Safety Belts
NOTE: The information in this section only
applies to installation with vehicle seat belts.
IMPORTANT: Some vehicles have no seating
positions which are compatible with this child
restraint, or any other child restraint. If in
doubt, contact your vehicle manufacturer for
assistance.
The following types of vehicle seat belts are
not compatible with this child restraint:
Front vehicle belts with top or bottom
anchorage points in the door.
Motor driven automatic vehicle belts.
Three-point belts that have separate
retractors for the shoulder section and
the lap section.
Non-locking (ELR) vehicle belts, unless a
locking clip (3-point) or belt shortening
clip (2-point) is used.
The owner's manual for your vehicle will have information on the types
of vehicle belts in your vehicle. If your belt type is listed above, select
another seating position or use LATCH connectors.
This child restraint can fit securely in most vehicles using the existing
vehicle belts. However, some types of vehicle designs prevent a secure fit
of the child restraint due to the position of the vehicle belt lower
anchorage points.
WARNING:
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Forward facing vehicle seats MUST be used with this child
restraint. Side facing or rear facing seats in vans, station wagons
or trucks CANNOT be used.
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Britax®and the U.S. Department of Transportation warn that
children 12 and under must ride in the rear seats, away from
front air bags. The only exception is if the air bag has been
turned off.
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