Next generation 20/B/2010 Installation Manual

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To be used with either a lap-sash seat belt or an add-on accessory child harness by children whose shoulders are above the lower shoulder height marker with head restraint in lowest position (approximately 4 years of age) until child's shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker with head restraint in highest position (approximately 6 to 8 years of age).

Suitable for use only with the Safe-n-Sound™ Protecta PLUS™ Harness Series 220/2010 or Babylove™EzyGo Harness™Series BL220/2010.

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

BOOSTER SEAT

FOR VEHICLE USE

Instructions for Installation & Use

Series No. 20/B/2010

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INTRODUCTION

INDEX

This Booster Seat is designed for use by children from approximately 4 years of age up to approximately 6 to 8 years of age in vehicles using a lap-sash seat belt or with a seat belt and Child Safety Harness. It must not be used with just a lap only seat belt as the upper body of the child is not protected. It must be used with a lap-sash seat belt.

This Booster Seat is tted with the

VERSATETHERTM

catch that allows it to be used with a compatible child harness. Only the Safe-n-Sound™Protecta PLUS™harness Series 220/2010 or Babylove™EzyGo Harness™Series BL220/2010 child harnesses are suitable for use with this product. No other Child Harness is suitable with this booster seat unless advised by Next Generation Nursery Products Pty Ltd. The Booster Seat with Child Harness can be used with either a lap or lap-sash seat belt.

A child that is not tall enough to reach the lowest shoulder height marker in their seat with in-built harness will be too small for this booster seat. This booster seat should be used until

the child no longer ts in the seat or the child can sit in the car's seat with their lower leg able

to hang over the seat cushion.

CAREFULLY READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION.

IN THE EVENT OF DOUBT ABOUT THE METHOD OF INSTALLATION, CONSULT NEXT GENERATION NURSERY PRODUCTS PTY LTD OR A CHILD RESTRAINT FITTING STATION AUTHORIZED BY A RELEVANT TRANSPORT AUTHORITY. IN NEW ZEALAND, CONTACT THE AGENT FOR THE VEHICLE.

THIS BOOSTER SEAT MAY ONLY BE SUITABLE FOR USE WITH A CHILD HARNESS IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. IN THE RECLINE POSITION, THE CAR'S SEATBELT MAY NOT BE LONG ENOUGH.

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.

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.

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).

THIS RESTRAINT MUST BE USED IN CARS WITH FORWARD FACING SEATS WITH A LAP-SASH SEAT BELT OR WITH A SEAT BELT AND CHILD HARNESS.

Always store the instruction book in the place provided under the base for future reference.

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3 IntroductIon

4 WarnIngs

6 shoulder heIght markers and a groWIng chIld

8 Features

10 suItable For use / WarnIngs

11 hoW to setup

14 hoW to Install

15 hoW to use - WIth seat belt

20 hoW to use - WIth chIld harness

30 care and maIntenance

31 hoW to clean

32 accessorIes & Features

34 pre-InstallatIon anchor FIttIng

38 precautIons

39 In case oF crash

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DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE VEHICLE.

• Use the restraint exactly as shown in the instructions.

• 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, use only recommended parts and accessories.

• 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 WITH JUST A LAP BELT. You must use with lap-sash seat belt, or with a seat

belt and child harness.

• The lap part of the seat belt must be rmly across the thighs and sash straps tted

diagonally across the chest and on the shoulder.

• If used with a child harness, the lap strap of the seatbelt must be adjusted rmly rst,

and then the harness, so that the lap-strap is not lifted off the child's lap when the harness is adjusted.

• DO NOT USE THIS RESTRAINT WITHOUT THE COVER.

• IF AN AIRBAG IS FITTED IN THE SEATING POSITION WHERE THE CHILD RESTRAINT IS TO

BE FITTED, FOLLOW THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS.

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

function, cracking & condition. Seek prompt repair.

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

cargo before using this strap. Hatch-back or wagon: Do not use the child restraint where this strap may fall into a split in the seat back. Always attach hook and remove slack.

• Securely stow all heavy objects that could become missiles during an accident and cause

injury to any occupant.

• The restraint should not be purchased or sold as a second hand item. It is recommended

not to use child restraints older than 10 years as the protection in an accident may be reduced.

• 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

Height label will be behind the child's neck.

Marker A Smaller Child - Lower Marker

When moving from a child restraint with in-built harness the child's shoulders will be in line or above the lowest marker (A) with the headrest in the lowest position, if the child's shoulders are below this marker the child needs to be in a child seat with an in-built harnesstheir current child restraint.

Marker B Larger Child - Upper Marker

The seat can be used until the child's shoulders reaches the top marker (B) with the headrest fully raised. Usually the shoulder will contact the bottom of the headrest, it is then time to move to the next form of restraint (see below). For maximum safety continue to use this seat as long as the

child ts in it.

SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS

AND A GROWING CHILD

IMPORTANT: Follow this advice.

Front of vehicle

Or you can use a Child Harness and lap seat belt. Lap seat belts can be dangerous without a Child Harness*.

Or just the car's lap-sash seatbelt*.

Next type of restraint that can be used in the car for your child.

When your child has outgrown the seat, you can then either use:

Bottom Marker A

Marker A

Marker B

A narrow booster seat suitable for children up to 8-10 years of age. An accessory Child Harness may be used.

SMALLER CHILD

Shoulders must not be below the Lower Shoulder Height Marker when the headrest is the lowest position.

From approximately 4 years of age.

TALLER CHILD

Shoulders must not be above the Upper Shoulder Height Marker when the headrest is in the highest position.

To approximately 6 to 8 years of age.

Note: These heights also apply if you are using a Child Harness with the booster seat.

Upper Marker B

* Legs need to hang over the seat.

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Car's Anchor Fitting

Adjustable Height Headrest / Backrest

Car's Seat Belt

Shoulder Slots for Child Harness

Armrests

Seat Belt Path Marker (each side- lap and sash positions)

Recline Foot

Cup Holder (shown stored)

Sash Guide (each side of headrest)

Headrest Latch

Cover for Comfort

Shoulder Height Markers

Upper Anchorage Strap Adjuster

Storage Band for excess Upper Anchorage Strap

Adjustable Upper Anchorage Strap

Attachment Clip

FEATURESFEATURES

Front of vehicle

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To be used with either a lap-sash seatbelt or an add-on accessory child harness by children whose shoulders are above the lower shoulder height marker with head restraint in the lowest position (approximately 4 years of age) until their shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker with head restraint in highest position (approximately 6 to 8 years of age).

Continue to use this child restraint until the child reaches this limit. Children are safest in a booster seat until their shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker of the booster seat. Do not use this restraint until child’s shoulders are above the lower shoulder height marker with the head restraint in the lowest position.

THIS RESTRAINT MUST BE USED IN CARS WITH FORWARD-FACING SEATS WITH A LAP-SASH SEAT BELT OR WITH A SEAT BELT AND CHILD HARNESS.

• 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.

• DO NOT USE WITH JUST A LAP BELT. You must use with lap-sash seat belt, or with a

seat belt and Child Harness.

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

• Do not use in a front seat, unless it has a child restraint anchorage point and your child

is over 4 years of age or in accordance with the applicable Road Rules in your region.

• Do not use on any vehicle seat which faces sideways or rearwards.

• Only use covers approved by Next Generation Nursery Products Pty Ltd for this Booster

Seat to ensure all safety information is provided.

SUITABLE FOR USE

UNFOLDING THE SEAT

If the seat is in a folded position, grip the seat back and seat base and unfold till you hear it lock into position.

Check that the seat has locked into position.

HOW TO SETUP

FOLDING THE SEAT

To store the seat, fully extend the headrest. Then grasp and pull down on the ‘recline foot’ to release the seat lock. Push to fold the seat forward.

Pull recline foot down to unlock back rest.

Fold forward to store.

CAUTION:

DO NOT PLACE FINGERS IN BETWEEN SEAT BACK & SEAT BASE WHEN FOLDING OR UNFOLDING.

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HOW TO SETUP

ADJUSTING THE HEADREST

A. The headrest can be adjusted to

lock into different height locations. This can be done with the child in the seat.

B. Squeeze the headrest latch at the

back of the headrest, to move the headrest up or down.

C. Adjust the headrest height so that the bottom of the sash guide is level with or just above

your child’s shoulder. (But not more than 30mm above).

D. When the headrest is in the correct position let go of the headrest adjustment handle and

ensure it has locked into place.

The headrest position will need to be checked with the child sitting in the seat. If not correct

adjust to the next position and recheck the t on the child. This will need to be repeated as the

child grows.

Note: Where a Child Harness is tted, you may need to adjust the harness shoulder straps length in order to t the child correctly and to ensure the lap belt is not lifted off the child's

thighs.

Less than 30mm

Not Greater than 30mm

Squeeze

TO RECLINE BOOSTER SEAT

For recline mode, rotate the recline foot backwards until it clicks into place.

For upright mode, reverse the above ie. Rotate foot forwards until it clicks into place.

NOTE: THIS BOOSTER SEAT MAY ONLY BE SUITABLE FOR USE WITH A CHILD HARNESS IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. IN THE RECLINE POSITION, THE CAR'S SEATBELT MAY NOT BE LONG ENOUGH.

UPRIGHT OR RECLINE

Rotate foot

Reclined

Upright

HOW TO SETUP

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INSTALLING INTO VEHICLE

Locate the child restraint anchorage tting in the car that is

directly behind seat location in the rear seats. Refer to the car Owners Manual for the location of the car's child restraint

anchorage tting. If there is no anchorage tting then refer to pages 34 to 37 for assistance in adding an anchor tting.

Adjust the headrest to the correct height for your child (refer to page 13).

Position the booster seat in the car facing forward in the chosen seating position.

Hook the Attachment Clip of the Upper anchorage Strap

to the anchor tting in the vehicle. Make sure to remove

multiple twists from the upper anchorage strap. THIS UPPER ANCHORAGE STRAP MUST ALWAYS BE FITTED WHEN THE CHILD RESTRAINT IS USED IN A VEHICLE.

Always attach hook and remove slack.

Pull the Upper Anchorage Adjustment Strap (B) to just remove slack. Do not tighten causing the booster seat base to lift off the vehicle seat.

ALWAYS roll up excess strap tightly and use storage band to store behind the seat and away from child’s reach.

Note: In some car's, the car's headrest may need to be raised or even removed to allow the booster seat to sit correctly, the vehicle headrest may also interfere with the routing of the upper anchorage strap. If removed, store the vehicle headrest in a safe place but ALWAYS

ret once the booster seat is no longer used.

Attachment Clip

Car's Anchor Fitting

HOW TO USE

HOW TO INSTALL

Sash guide

Engage buckle

PLACING CHILD IN THE RESTRAINT USING LAP-SASH SEAT BELT (WITHOUT CHILD SAFETY HARNESS)

A. With the Booster Seat positioned in the vehicle,

sit your child on the seat.

Ensure the headrest is set to the correct height for your child (See page 13).

B. Position the lap-sash belt over the child ensuring

the lap portion is positioned over the lap belt guides and under the armrests on both sides. Fit the sash portion of the belt through the sash guide on the headrest as shown.

IMPORTANT: ALWAYS USE THIS SASH GUIDE.

Red BOOSTER

SEATBELT PATH Label

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Roll up excess strap tightly so it is thick enough to

be held rmly in

the storage band

Pull Adjustment Strap to remove slack (B)

Storage Band

Pull to remove slack

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HOW TO USE

C. Engage seat belt buckle and tongue ensuring there are no twists in the belt. If the seat belt

buckle is adjustable, adjust the buckle as low as possible away from the child.

Note: In some vehicles, the vehicle headrest may need to be raised or even removed to allow the booster seat to sit correctly, the vehicle headrest may also interfere with the routing of the upper anchorage strap. If removed, store the vehicle headrest in a safe place and ensure it is replaced once the booster seat is removed

Ensure both lap and sash belts are under the armrest on buckle side

Ensure lap portion under armrest

Sash-belt across the chest

D. Adjust lap and sash portion of seat belt rmly but comfortably

across the child’s lap and chest.

E. If using an Inertia Reel Retractor seat belt, adjust the lap portion

of the seat belt rmly around the child and restraint, then let the

slack sash portion retract up into the sash retractor.

IMPORTANT:

Always ensure the seat belt is rmly tted to the

hips and thighs and the sash belt is diagonally across the chest.

A loose or poorly positioned lap belt can allow the child to slump and the lap belt to ride up into the abdomen and can cause serious injuries in a crash.

Do not place seat belt sash under the arm or behind the back.

HOW TO USE

Sash-belt through the sash guide

DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR

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HOW TO USE

NOTE: Seat belt extenders should not be used if the seat belt is not long enough to

t around the child. If

a seat belt extender is used then the seat belt buckle must not be in contact with the child.

Seat belt across the chest.

Lower edge of the Headrest adjusted so it is close to the shoulders.

Lap belt must always be rm on

the thighs. Child must not slump or slouch.

Some vehicle seats have more rearward slope than others. If the seat contours and/or angle of the seat causes the base of the child restraint to lift off the vehicle seat,

use a rm packing under the base

of the child restraint, or at the back of the restraint (as shown below).

Packing can be a rmly rolled up

towel or nappy.

Rolled up towel at the back

Rolled up towel under the base

TO REMOVE CHILD

Disengage seat belt tongue and buckle and remove belt from child. When Booster is not being used, secure in position, by engaging seat belt over the booster seat or store in a safe place.

IMPORTANT: Use seat belt to hold the booster seat when not in use.

TO REMOVE SEAT

Disconnect the attachment clip from the car's anchor

tting.

HOW TO USE

A sash belt under the arm or behind the back is dangerous.

SEAT BELT UNDER THE ARM IS DANGEROUS

If a child continues to not use seatbelt correctly, then use of a child harness may be benecial.

SEAT BELT BEHIND THE BACK IS DANGEROUS

Attachment Clip

Car's Anchor Fitting

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IMPORTANT: Always ensure that the set belt is rmly tted to the child's

hips and thighs and the sash belt is diagonally across the chest. The lap belt must not be on the stomach - it is dangerous.

Press spring to release

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USING WITH CHILD HARNESS (purchased separately)

This booster seat is only suitable for use with either Safe-n-Sound™Protecta PLUS™Harness Series 220/2010 or Babylove EzyGo Harness™ Series BL220/2010 child harnesses. Refer to the instruction book supplied with the Child Harness for full details of using and installing the Child Harness. When installing the Child Harness into the vehicle and booster seat, connect the upper anchorage strap to the

VERSATETHERTM Catch on the Booster Seat’s upper tether strap (as shown below). If required, use the extension strap supplied with the child harness for all other instances to

attach the harness to anchor points in the luggage area such as the vehicle oor or ceiling. Not

suitable for most other styles of child safety harnesses.

INSTALLING INTO VEHICLE WITHOUT EXTENSION STRAP

Hook the Child Harness attachment clip (1) onto

VERSATETHERTM Catch (2). Then hook

attachment clip (3) onto anchor tting. Ensure that none of the straps are twisted and not

passing over any sharp edges.

NOTE: Do not use the

VERSATETHER

catch on the Child Harness Clip

(1).

VERSATETHER

catch (2) is only for use with a Child Harness.

1. Attachment Clip from Child Harness.

VERSATETHERTM Catch.

3. Booster seat Attachment Clip.

4. Anchor Fitting in the car.

Child Harness Attachment Clip attaches to the

VERSATETHER

Catch

Always attach the hook and remove the slack.

INSTALLING HARNESS WITH EXTENSION STRAP INTO VEHICLE

An adjustable extension strap is supplied with the Child Harness. Hook the Child Harness

clip rst onto the extension strap catch, then hook the extension strap hook onto the

VERSATETHERTM Catch on the Booster Seat’s upper anchorage strap as shown below. Ensure that none of the straps are twisted or catching on sharp edges. Tighten the Booster Seat’s upper anchorage strap (refer to page 14) then remove excess slack from the extension strap by pulling the adjuster strap as illustrated below.

1. Attachment clip from the Child Harness

VERSATETHERTM Catch

3. Booster Seat Attachment Clip

4. Anchor Fitting in the Car

5. Adjustable Extension Strap

6. Extension Strap Catch

7. Extension Strap Attachment Clip

To lengthen the Adjustable Extension strap rotate the adjuster and pull the main strap.

Pull to remove slack

Pull to lengthen

Rotate the Adjuster to lengthen

Pull to remove

slack

Attachment Clip attaches to the

VERSATETHER

Catch

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Choosing Method of Installation

The Harness can be installed using either of the following methods.

METHOD 1 : Using a lap sash seat belt in conjunction with Gated Slide (provided with the Child Safety Harness) to convert to lap belt.

METHOD 2 : Using lap seat belt.

Before installing the Harness determine which method of installation is required and follow instructions carefully.

REFER TO THE CHILD SAFETY HARNESS INSTRUCTIONS FOR FULL DETAILS ON HOW TO USE AND INSTALL THE CHILD SAFETY HARNESS

Feed left hand Harness Strap & Attachment Clip through right hand slot.

INSTALLING CHILD SAFETY HARNESS INTO SEAT

A. Fit the Booster Seat to the vehicle

and attach to the car's child restraint

anchor tting as described on page 14.

B. Ensure the headrest is set to the

correct height for your child. (See page 13).

C. Lengthen the Child Harness using

the adjuster under the cover (see the Child Harness instructions on the adjustment method). Press the Adjuster button (1) on the adjuster and pull the shoulder strap (2).

Left hand Strap

Adjuster under cover

Attachment Clip

Cross Strap

D. Feed the left hand Harness Strap

Cross Strap and Attachment Clip through the left hand shoulder slot. Make sure that the Attachment Clip also feeds through to the back of the restraint.

E. Then feed the left hand harness strap

back through the left hand slot in the booster seat, keeping the Attachment Clip at the back of the restraint.

F. Hook the Attachment Clip from the

harness onto the

VERSATETHERTM Catch.

Note: The shoulder straps must be in slots which are nearest to the child’s shoulder’s but not lower than the child’s shoulders.

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Attachment Clip

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Gated Slide

METHOD 1: USING LAP-SASH SEAT BELT WITH CHILD SAFETY HARNESS.

Refer to the Harness instructions for tting

the gated slide to the lap-sash seat belt. Once

tted, position the gated slide near to the child

(under the armrest) but not touching the child. Thread the converted lap-sash seat belt through the harness strap loops as shown left. Ensure there are no twists in the harness, cross strap and seat belt.

Some vehicle seat belts may be short and

you may experience some difculty tting the

converted lap-sash around your child. If so, adjust the gated slide nearer to your child, (ensure the slide does not touch your child).

This may provide more belt length to t your child, but if the belt still will not t, try another

location in the vehicle, e.g. side seat. If the vehicle seatbelts are still too short, then contact the vehicle manufacturer for advice on longer seat belts.

Faces towards child.

Outer strap.

Inner strap.

Position the Gated Slide near the child (under the armrest) but not touching the child.

FITTING THE GATED SLIDE TO THE LAP-SASH SEAT BELT

B. The two straps should slide freely in the Gated Slide slot.

Faces towards child.

Outer strap.

Inner strap.

A. Hold the lap and sash straps together and fold as

shown right. Slide the inner strap into the Gated Slide followed by the outer strap.

C. Repeat previous step A for the other slot in the Gated Slide.

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IMPORTANT:

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D. Feed the straps through the Gated Slide to remove any slack.

Hollow side towards child.

Sash belt

portion

Lap belt

portion

E. There may be two types of Gated Slides available, Curved and Flat.

Curved

Flat

When tting the Curved Gated Slide, the seat belt route can only go one way, as shown above.

Harness strap loops

METHOD 2: USING LAP SEAT BELT WITH CHILD HARNESS.

Adjust the headrest to align with the top shoulder slots of the restraint. Fit the Child Harness as shown above. Then connect the cross strap as shown below. Thread the lap seat belt through the harness strap loops as shown right.

NOTE: Seat belt extenders should not be used

if the seat belt is not long enough to t around

the child. If a seat belt extender is used then the seat belt buckle must not be in contact with the child.

Connect the Child Harness to the

VERSATETHERTM

Catch as detailed on page 20 or 21.

A. With the child seated, place each of the

harness straps over each shoulder.

B. Feed the Right hand strap (loop end) into the

cross strap loop to connect the two sides.

C. Feed the adult belt (lap belt or converted lap/

sash) through the harness loops, ensuring that the cross strap loop does not disconnect. Also ensure there are no twists in the harness, cross strap and seat belt

1. Left Hand Harness Strap

2. Right Hand Harness Strap

3. Storage strap

4. Cover Pad

5. Right Hand Harness Strap Loop

Pull to remove slack

6. Cross Strap Loop

7. Cross Strap

8. Booster Seat Upper Anchorage Strap.

9. Car's Anchor Fitting

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D. Engage the seat belt tongue to the buckle

and adjust the seat belt to sit rmly but

comfortably around the child's pelvis. The seat belt buckle should be located as low as possible below the child's hip.

E. With the lap belt (or converted lap/sash)

adjusted to be a rm t on the child's thighs,

then adjust the Child Harness to remove all slack in the shoulder straps. Once adjusted, further adjustments are necessary only to the upper extension straps and to accommodate the growth of the child.

F. Roll up the free end of the adjuster strap,

secure using the storage strap, place it into the top of the adjuster cover as shown right and close the adjuster cover.

G. To lengthen the harness at any time, by fully

pressing the Adjuster Button (1) whilst pulling the shoulder strap (2) upwards.

NOTE: The shoulder straps must be in the slots which are nearest to the child’s shoulders but no lower than the child’s shoulders. This is achieved with the headrest above the child’s shoulders.

Pull adjuster strap to remove slack

TO REMOVE CHILD

Disengage seat belt tongue and buckle and remove harness and belt from child. When Booster Seat is not being used, secure in position, by engaging seat belt over the booster seat or store in a safe place.

When not in use, the harness may be ipped onto the parcel shelf or disconnected from the anchor tting and

stored.

NOTE: It maybe easier to unthread the car seat belt out of the loops before lifting the harness over the child's head.

Once the child is too large for the booster seat, the child

harness can still be used and is a signicant safety device

for children in a lap only seat belt.

Refer to the child harness instruction book.

IMPORTANT:

Use seat belt to hold the booster seat when not in use.

Lift harness strap over child’s head.

IMPORTANT: The Gated Slide must be removed from the seat belt if the booster seat and child harness are no longer used in the car to allow other users to use the seatbelt as a lap-sash seatbelt.

TO REMOVE THE BOOSTER SEAT

Disconnect the attachment clip from the car's anchor tting.

DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR.

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Fold the adjuster strap and secure with Storage Strap.

Adjuster Cover

Storage Strap

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CARE AND 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. Ensure there are no cracks in moulding or the plastic moulding.

C. If any part of the restraint is cracked or broken, seek repair immediately or replace the

child restraint.

D. Clean plastic and metal part with mild soap and water and dry with a cloth. Do not use

harsh cleaners, polishes, oils, bleach or other chemicals.

HOW TO CLEAN THE COVER

The booster seat has a ame retardant cover which is removable for cleaning. Washing and

care instructions are on the care label attached to the cover. Refer to the next page for instructions on how to remove and replace the cover.

HOW TO CLEAN

TO REMOVE COVER

Follow the sequence below A to E to remove the cover.

If speakers are tted, pull the cable out of the clips.

TO REPLACE COVER

Wash the cover according to the washing label on the back of the main cover.

1. Align and t bottom cover over base of restraint.

2. Re-attach elastic loops B and plastic clips C for bottom cover.

3. Align and t top cover over restraint backing.

4. Re-attach elastic loops A for headrest cover.

5. Ensure loops and clips are fastened on both Left and Right sides of seat.

6. If speakers are tted, ret the speaker cable as shown on page 33.

7. You will need to t the Booster Seat back in the car and attach the upper anchorage

strap. Adjust the headrest height.

8. Ret the child harness if it is was in use.

B. Unhook Elastic Loops

on both sides of seat.

A. Unhook Elastic

Loops on both sides of seat.

A. Unhook

Elastic Loops on both sides of seat.

D. Peel top cover

away from shell.

E. Peel bottom

cover away from shell.

C. Undo Plastic

Clips

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ACCESSORIES & FEATURES

CUP HOLDERS

The Booster Seat has a cup holder on either side of the seat. Swing the cup holder out from the seat to use. Fold away when not in use.

Ensure the cup holder and its contents cannot be crushed by the car door. Use the cup holder on the opposite side as required.

CAUTION: Do not use cup holder for hot drink or liquids.

ARMREST

The armrest can be raised to make it easier to place the child in the seat and can be in the down position when the child is seated.

ACCESSORIES & FEATURES

Speaker cable must always be stored using the plastic clips on either side of trim and out of reach of children. The cable has potential to cause strangulation.

The music player must be stored safely as any loose items have the potential to cause injury in an accident.

Music player volume should be turned to low or off before connecting speaker cable.

Hearing experts advise against constant use of personal stereo played at high volume. Constant high volume can lead to hearing loss.

Ensure the volume adjustment does not cause discomfort to your child. The volume may be louder for your child than you think.

Discontinue use if any part of the speaker, cable and/or connections are damaged in any way.

Always ret the cable through the loops

as shown. Long length of cable may cause strangulation of the occupant.

STEREO SPEAKERS (IF SUPPLIED)

Speakers have been supplied to provide enjoyment for your child. The speakers compatible with Mp3 players (not included) are recommended for use with these speakers that accept the stereo plug provided. Recommended storage locations for the

music player are in the storage pocket. The cable is tted to

the headrest and through loops on the seat.

Technical Details Speaker System : Stereo-32 ohm

Retainer clip (both sides of headrest) for cable to feed through

Speakers

Storage pocket on side of trim

Speaker Cable

Clip

Thread through loops

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PRE-INSTALLATION ANCHOR FITTINGPRE-INSTALLATION ANCHOR FITTING

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.

UPPER ANCHORAGE STRAP

IMPORTANT:

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.

Anchorage Clip Cover

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 owner’s handbook.

DISTANCE TO MEASURE TO THE ANCHOR POINT

Correct engagement of attachment

clip to anchor tting.

Adjustable Upper Anchorage Strap

Front of Vehicle

Extension Strap distance to be measured. Length 300mm (Use Safe-n-Sound part 0035) Length 600mm (Use Safe-n-Sound part 0036) Available from all major child restraint retailers.

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PRE-INSTALLATION ANCHOR FITTING

IF THE CAR IS FITTED WITH CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE POINT

Locate the anchorage point behind the rear seating position. (consult the car owners handbook for the location of the anchorage point). 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 in Fig.1.

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 FITTED 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 in Fig.3. Before drilling the hole, check the underside for accessibility. Install the anchor bolt as shown in Fig.2.

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.

Attachment Bolt

Anchor tting

Spacer(s) if required Vehicle metal structure Reinforcing washer (cone downwards) Lock washer Secure nut

UPPER ANCHORAGE FITTINGS FOR SEDANS ONLY

Vehicle trim

Fig.2.

Front of Vehicle

UPPER ANCHORAGE FITTING

Attachment Bolt Lock washer

Anchor tting

Spacer(s) if required

Vehicle metal structure

Vehicle trim

Fig.1.

PRE-INSTALLATION ANCHOR FITTING

CHILD RESTRAINTS MUST NOT BE ATTACHED TO UNSOUND METAL OR TO WOOD, OR SYNTHETIC STRUCTURES. WHEN DRILLING 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.

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.

VEHICLE INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES

(Available from major restraint retailers

EXTRA ANCHOR KITS: Are available if using the restraint in additional vehicles. Re-order number: 0038

EXTENSION STRAPS: May be required for vehicles

without a xed parcel shelf.

Re-order number: 0035 (Length 300mm) or 0036 (Length 600mm)

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

Centre line of seating position

200mm min

Fig.3.

Front of Vehicle

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Precautions to prevent reducing the safety

offered by this booster seat.

1. Ensure the seatbelt is used and tted correctly. The lap belt must be on thighs and

not the abdomen and the sash belt must always be across the chest.

2. Always thread the sash belt through sash guide.

3. Ensure the child does not slouch or slump where the sash belt is across the abdomen.

This is dangerous.

4. Do not place the seatbelt behind the back or under the arm pit. It is dangerous.

5. Do not use the seat belt in any other way other than following the red BOOSTER SEATBELT PATH seat belt path labels.

6. Ensure that if you are using a child harness that the lap belt is rm on the child’s

thighs and not on the abdomen. Do not tighten the child harness tether strap, just remove slack.

7. Ensure you advise the child not to undo the seat belt buckle unless told to do so.

PRECAUTIONS IN CASE OF CRASH

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.

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