Safeline Sit'n'Stroll User Manual

U.S. Patents #5,104,134 and 4,620,771 International Patents Listed Inside

1-800-829-1625

1777 South Bellaire Street, Suite 330 ♦ Denv er , Colorado 80222

Phone: (303) 757-2400 ♦ Fax: (303) 757-1988

E-mail: service@safelinecorp.com ♦ Website: www .saf elinecorp.com

Thank you for purchasing the Sit’n’Stroll 5-in-1

Combination Car Seat/Stroller™. The Sit’n’Stroll™ is the most advanced car seat/stroller available, and we believe the simplest, safest and most convenient

way to travel with an infant.

The most important benefit the Sit’n’Stroll™ can provide is increased

protection for your child. Studies hav e sho wn the use of a child

restraint system reduces the likelihood of death and injury caused by

the tremendous forces in v olv ed in an automobile accident. Please

follow these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of injury or

death to your child in the event of a sudden stop or collision. No

system can guarantee the safety of your baby, but child restraints

have been proven so effective they are required in all 50 states and

by most industrialized nations in the world.

Child restraints could be recalled for saf ety 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 Safeline Corporation, 1777 South

Bellaire Street, Suite #330, Denver, Colorado 80222 or call

303-757-2400. F or recall inf ormation, call the U.S.

Government’ s Auto Saf ety Hotline at 1-800-424-9393

(202-366-0123 in D .C . area).

Limited Six Month Limited Six Month

Limited Six Month

Limited Six Month Limited Six Month

All Safeline products purchased from an authorized Safeline dealer are warranted against defectiv e materials and workmanship f or six months from the original date of purchase. This warranty does not include any problems associated with normal wear , abuse , misuse or negligence by the purchaser. This warranty also does not apply to any Safeline product purchased secondhand.

The purchaser must complete the owner registration card within 30 days of purchase and provide original receipt as e vidence of original purchase date to file warranty claims. Registering your Safeline product assures you can be reached in the event of a safety recall. For recall information call the U.S. Go v ernment’s Auto Safety Hotline at 1-800-424-9393 (202-366-0123 in D.C. area).

Safeline Corporation reserves the right to inspect all claims of defective w orkmanship and materials in order to determine the cause of all malfunctions. Furthermore, Safeline Corporation may ex ercise its right to repair, replace or refund the original purchase amount at the Company’ s discretion and based on the conclusions of its investigation.

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Warranty 1 Get to Know Your Sit’n’Stroll™ 3 Safety Guidelines: Warnings & Important Notes 4 Rear Facing or F orward F acing? Determining the Correct Seating Position 6 Securing Your Child in the Sit’n’Stroll™ & Adjusting the Harness System 7

Rear Facing 7

Forward F acing 8 Choosing an Appropriate V ehicle Seat 1 0 Installing the Sit’n’Stroll™ in the Vehicle 1 1

Rear Facing 11

Forward F acing 15 T op T ether Information 20 Installing the Top Tether 2 0

Rear Facing 20

Forward F acing 20 Installing the Sit’n’Stroll™ on an Aircraft 2 1 Converting the Sit’n’Stroll™ from Car Seat to Stroller 2 1 Operating the Sit’n’Stroll™ Brakes 2 3 Converting the Sit’n’Stroll™ from Stroller to Car Seat 2 4 Attaching the Sunshade 2 5 Removing the Harness 27 Installing the Harness 2 7 Maintenance and Care 2 8 V ehicle Manufacturer Contact Telephone Numbers and W ebsites 2 9

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FAILURE TO FOLLOW EACH OF THE FOLLOWING

INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN YOUR CHILD

STRIKING THE VEHICLE’S INTERIOR DURING A

SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH.

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♦ This child restraint is designed for use by children who weigh between 5 and

40 pounds (2.3 kg to 18.1 kg) and whose height is between 18 and 40 inches (45.8 cm to 101.6 cm).

♦ REAR-F ACING this unit is certified for use with children from 5 to 22 pounds

(2.3 kg to 9.9 kg). FORWARD-FACING it is certified for use from 20 to 40 pounds (9.1 kg to 18.1 kg).

♦ Correct child restraint installation could be a matter of LIFE OR DEATH! You

must read and follow both y our child restraint and automobile owner’ s manual.

♦ If your vehicle does not have top tether anchors installed, you must contact

your vehicle dealer or the v ehicle manuf acturer for parts, instructions and installation. See the list at the back of this manual for vehicle manufacturer contact information.

♦ F AILURE TO FOLLO W THE MANUF A CTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS ON THE

USE OF THIS CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN YOUR CHILD STRIKING THE VEHICLE’S INTERIOR DURING A SUDDEN ST OP OR CRASH.

♦ Accident statistics show that children are safer when properly secured in the

back seat.

♦ Do not use this child restraint

has a passenger side airbag unless the airbag is deactivated. Airbags inflate from 100-200 mph (161-323 kph). The airbag impact can cause se vere injury or death.

♦ If the Sit’n’Stroll™ is used

an airbag, move the vehicle seat as far back from the airbag as possible.

♦ Securely belt this restraint into the vehicle at all times. An unsecured child

restraint may injure other occupants if a crash occurs.

♦ The clothes your child wears will cause the harness fit to vary. It is neces-

sary to adjust the tightness with EVERY trip.

♦ To avoid injury , this restraint should be installed and adjusted b y an adult.

Never allow a child to buckle themselves into this car seat.

♦ Metal and plastic parts can become very hot when exposed to the sun. ♦ When not in use, place a blanket or towel over your Sit’n’Stroll™ if it will be in

the sun for long periods of time. Check to be sure the metal and plastic parts are not too hot before placing your child in the seat.

♦ If this restraint is involved in an accident, replace it regardless of appearance.

The vehicle seat belt must also be replaced. Damage is not always visible.

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rear-facing in the front seat of a vehicle that

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forward-facing in the front seating position having

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Secure the Sit’n’Stroll™ in the car at all timesSecure the Sit’n’Stroll™ in the car at all times

Secure the Sit’n’Stroll™ in the car at all times

Secure the Sit’n’Stroll™ in the car at all timesSecure the Sit’n’Stroll™ in the car at all times

even when not in use by your child. In the event ofeven when not in use by your child. In the event of

even when not in use by your child. In the event of

even when not in use by your child. In the event ofeven when not in use by your child. In the event of

a sudden stop or collision, an unbelted car seata sudden stop or collision, an unbelted car seat

a sudden stop or collision, an unbelted car seat

a sudden stop or collision, an unbelted car seata sudden stop or collision, an unbelted car seat

could injure other occupants in the carcould injure other occupants in the car

could injure other occupants in the car

could injure other occupants in the carcould injure other occupants in the car

♦ Refer to your v ehicle’s owner’s manual for instructions on seat belt use and

how to install the restraint in your vehicle.

♦ Do not use this child restraint in vehicles with:

Hinged seat backs that do not have a locking latch Passive restraint belts that do not have lap belts

♦ Only use the Sit’n’Stroll™ on forward-facing vehicle seats

Important NotesImportant Notes

Important Notes

Important NotesImportant Notes

♦ Always use good common sense! If you have questions about your Safeline

product, please call us at 800-829-1625 or 303-757-2400.

♦ Read this instruction manual completely before using the Sit’n’Stroll™. ♦ Store the manual in the plastic bag and attached in the rear storage bin with

the supplied hook and loop.

♦ The Sit’n’Stroll™ is certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft. This child

restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards.

♦ Some features of vehicle seat belts and vehicle seats that aid adult comfort

and protection are not compatible with child restraints. In some vehicles, a child restraint may not fit securely in some, or any, seating positions.

♦ Make sure to move the vehicle seat back to the most upright position before

securing the Sit’n’Stroll™ into the vehicle.

♦ Never carry a child on your lap while the car is moving. In the event of a

crash or sudden stop, you will not be able to hold your child and they will likely be seriously injured or killed.

♦ Never use a vehicle seat belt which is not fully functional or has been dam-

aged.

♦ Never attempt to alter or modify your Sit’n’Stroll™. Doing so could reduce the

effectiveness of the restraint, possibly causing injury or death.

♦ Do not leave any loose objects such as books, bags, etc. in the car. They

could become flying objects in the event of a crash or sudden stop. Injury could result.

♦ Do not place heavy objects on the Sit’n’Stroll™. ♦ When travelling with your children, always use your Sit’n’Stroll™, even on

short trips. Remember , most crashes occur within 5 miles of the home.

♦ Never allow your child to unbuckle the vehicle’s seat belt while the car is in

motion. Your child must remain restrained b y the Sit’n’Stroll™ 5-point harness system and the vehicle’s seat belt at all times in order to be securely restrained.

♦ The shoulder straps must pass over the inf ant’ s shoulders and betw een the

legs directly to the buckle . The child’s legs should remain on either side of the crotch strap and buckle . The lap str aps of the harness must alw ays be over the top of your child’s thighs.

♦ No one can predict if a child restraint will prevent injury or death in any given

accident. Howe v er , proper use can reduce the child’s risk of injury and death in most instances.

Do notDo not

Do not place this rear-facing car seat in a vehicle

Do notDo not

seat with a passenger side air bag. In the event of a

sudden stop or collision, the force of an inflating air

bag can cause serious injury or death to a child. Not

following this warning places your child at serious

risk. Owners of vehicles with passenger side air

bags should refer to their owner’ s manual f or child

restraint installation instructions.

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Determining the direction you should face your child is one of the most important decisions regarding the safety of a child in a car seat. Safety experts recommend your child remain in the rear-facing position until he or she is at least 20 pounds

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22 pounds in the rear-facing position and up to 40 pounds in the forward-facing position. Consider both the weight and age guidelines when determining the direction in which you should face your child while traveling in a v ehicle . A child under one year of age may not ha ve the physiological development necessary to sustain the forces involved in a sudden stop or collision while sitting in a forwardfacing position.

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pounds or is less than 1 year of age (and less than 22lbs), unless otherwise directed by your child’s physician.

♦ When your child weighs at least 20 pounds, but less than 22 pounds, and the

top of his or her head is below the top of the stitch line, you can still use the Sit’n’Stroll™ in the rear-facing position. Howev er, you may use the Sit’n’Stroll™ in the forward-f acing position.

♦ If your child’s head is higher than the stitch line when he or she is sitting in the

Sit’n’Stroll™ or if your child weighs more than 22 pounds, you must use the Sit’n’Stroll™ in the forward-f acing postion.

If your child meets all of the above guidelines for the rear-facing position, but his or her legs are too long, have him or her sit with his or her legs crossed. Your child is generally safer remaining in the rearfacing position for as long as the rear-facing guidelines are applicable.

Securing your Child in the Sit’n’Stroll™Securing your Child in the Sit’n’Stroll™

Securing your Child in the Sit’n’Stroll™

Securing your Child in the Sit’n’Stroll™Securing your Child in the Sit’n’Stroll™

& Adjusting the Harness System& Adjusting the Harness System

& Adjusting the Harness System

& Adjusting the Harness System& Adjusting the Harness System

On hot or sunny days, always check the fabric andOn hot or sunny days, always check the fabric and

On hot or sunny days, always check the fabric and

On hot or sunny days, always check the fabric andOn hot or sunny days, always check the fabric and

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metal buckles before placing your child in the

metal buckles before placing your child in themetal buckles before placing your child in the

restraint to avoid burns or discomfort.restraint to avoid burns or discomfort.

restraint to avoid burns or discomfort.

restraint to avoid burns or discomfort.restraint to avoid burns or discomfort.

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the harness system to fit your child. It is importantthe harness system to fit your child. It is important

the harness system to fit your child. It is important

the harness system to fit your child. It is importantthe harness system to fit your child. It is important

to adjust the harness system every time you placeto adjust the harness system every time you place

to adjust the harness system every time you place

to adjust the harness system every time you placeto adjust the harness system every time you place

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your child in the Sit’n’Stroll

your child in the Sit’n’Strollyour child in the Sit’n’Stroll

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If your child is under one year of age and22 pounds

If your child is under one year of age and22 poundsIf your child is under one year of age and22 pounds

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and his or her head is not yet to the top of the stitch

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in the vehicle. If your child is over one year of agein the vehicle. If your child is over one year of age

in the vehicle. If your child is over one year of age

in the vehicle. If your child is over one year of agein the vehicle. If your child is over one year of age

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and at least 20 pounds, follow forward-facing

and at least 20 pounds, follow forward-facingand at least 20 pounds, follow forward-facing

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instructions. Between 20 and 22 pounds you may

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Proper adjustment of the harness system for use rear-facing

1. Open the buckle by pressing the red button and pulling the latch plates from the buckle. Open the chest clip.

Crotch Buckle

2. Place your child into the seat, making sure his or her bottom is fully against the base of the seat.

3. The shoulder straps should be at or below your child’s shoulders . Use the lo wer shoulder belt slots. Use the shortest adjuster belt loop.

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4. To move the straps to the proper slot position, loosen the harness adjuster. At the back of the Sit’n’Stroll™ remove the shoulder belts from the metal hooks. Pull the shoulder belts from the front of the seat and place back through the desired slots. Reattach the shoulder belts to the metal hooks. Be sure the belts lay flat against the back of the seat shell. If they are over the stroller conversion handle you will not be able to conv ert the Sit’n’Strol™ to stroller mode.

5. Ensure the belts are not twisted.

6. Click the latch plates into the buckle. Pull up on both latch plates to ensure they are securely fastened.

7. Snap the chest clip back together . Slide the chest clip so it is at your child’s armpit level. If your child is smaller , you may need to remove the shoulder pads to fully tighten the harness and ensure proper placement of the chest clip.

8. Pull on the belt over the child’ s left leg to sn u g the harness. This belt goes under the seat and attaches to the right lap and shoulder belts. Tighten the harness by pulling the adjuster belt. The harness should be tight enough for you to only get one finger between the shoulder belt and your child.

9. T o loosen the harness, squeeze the adjuster top and bottom and pull up.

Forward FacingForward Facing

Forward Facing

Forward FacingForward Facing

Proper adjustment of the harness system for use forward-facing

1. Open the buckle by pressing the red button and pulling the latch plates from

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the buckle. Open the chest clip.

2. Place your child into the seat, making sure their bottom is fully against the base of the seat.

3. The shoulder straps should fit through the shoulder belt slots, which are at or above the

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