Safety 1st CCA 2010 A, SENTINEL II CCA 2010 A Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT:

KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE

PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT

4yrs0m+

CONVERTIBLE CAR SEAT

SENTINEL II

Suitable for newborn to approx 4 years of age or until

the child’s shoulders reach the upper height marker

Model: CCA 2010 A

Illustrations are representative only.

Design and style may vary.

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CONTENTS

Page 2 - 3 Warnings

Page 4 Parts List

Page 5 - 7 Anchorage Fitting Installation / Locking Clip

Page 8 Preparing Infant Seat To Fit Your Child

Page 9 To Adjust Base

Page 11 Correct Rearward Facing Vehicle Position

Page 10 Adjusting Tether Strap

Page 12 Shoulder Marker Height Rearward Facing

Page 13 Rear Facing Installation

Page 14 Correct Forward Facing Vehicle Position

Page 15 Shoulder Marker Height Forward Facing

Page 16 Forward Facing Installation

Page 17 The Next Seat For Your Child

Page 18 Cleaning Instructions For Buckle

Page 19 Care Instructions

Before You Start

Thank you for purchasing this child seat. This product is suitable for
toddlers and older children. We welcome you as
a valued customer, and trust that your child will enjoy many years of
comfort and safety.

No child restraint can guarantee absolute protection from a crash.
However proper use of this restraint may reduce the risk of injury or
death!

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Read and follow all of the installation instructions for maximum protection.
If you have any questions regarding the installation or use of this
restraint, please contact Dorel Australia or agent, or a child restraint
fitting station authorised by the relevant transport authority, or in New
Zealand, to consult the agent for the vehicle.

No child restraint can guarantee absolute protection from a crash. However
proper use of this restraint may reduce the risk of injury or death!

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 forwardfacing 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.

TO BE USED WITH A LAP-SASH/LAP ONLY SEAT BELT IN THE FRONT/BACK
OF MOST CARS WITH FORWARD-FACING SEATS.

CHECK THAT THIS CHILD RESTRAINT WILL FIT IN YOUR CAR.
NOTE: CHECK THE MEASUREMENTS BETWEEN THE SEAT BACK OF
THE REAR SEAT AND ALL FRONT SEATS IN THE VEHICLE IN WHICH THE
CHILD RESTRAINT IS INTENDED TO BE USED, TO ENSURE THAT THE
SPACE IS SUFFICIENT.

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).

NOTE: An extension strap may be needed to fit this child restraint into the
vehicle. Extension straps 300mm ref no. 014398 and 600mm ref no. 014399
and an anchor bolt kit, ref no. 014400 are available from various stores.

WARNING

• DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR.

• To ensure that your child gets all the protection designed into this restraint you
MUST read and:-

Use the restraint exactly as shown in the instructions.
Fit the restraint firmly to the car seat.
Fit the harness firmly to the child.
A loose restraint or harness is dangerous.
Do not alter or modify this restraint.
DO NOT USE A REAR FACING CHILD RESTRAINT WHERE AN AIRBAG IS

FITTED IN FRONT OF THE SEATING POSITION.

• DO NOT USE THIS SAFETY SEAT WITHOUT ITS COVER

• Supervision of children is needed because they may be able to undo
buckles.

• Failure to follow these instructions may result in your child striking the
vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or crash.

• 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.

• Repairs must only be done by the manufacturer or agent.

• Destroy the restraint if it has been in a severe crash, even if no damage is
visible.

• Do not allow the restraint to come into contact with polishes, oils, bleach and
other chemicals

• Clean with mild soap and water.

• Do not allow sharp or heavy objects to be loose in the vehicle.

• Anything loose can be deadly in a crash.

• Premature infants may have difficulty breathing when in a sitting position.

• Consult your doctor before using this or any restraint with a premature infant.

• Child restraints and their components can become very hot in sunlight.

• Always check the restraint for heat before putting a child in the seat.

• Make certain children are shaded from direct sunlight while in a well
ventilated vehicle.

•

Do not allow a child to have anything like a bottle, lollipop or ice-cream on a

stick. A bump or swerve could cause these objects to injure your child.

• 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.

Please contact Dorel Australia Customer Service with any questions or concerns.

WARNING

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PARTS LIST

FRONT OF VEHICLE

Fig 1.

Fig 2. Fig 3.

Front of vehicle

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Recline Arm

Tether Strap

Stabilising Arm

Insert

Hook
Attachment

Instruction
Manual

Base

Style and design may vary

Tether Strap

Splitter Plate

Adjuster Latch

Forward

Facing

Belt Path

Anchor Fitting

Stabilising Arm

Rearward
Facing
Belt Path

Air Protect Technology

Adjustable Headrest
(5 position)

Belt Mates

CFA

Buckle

Adjuster Strap

ANCHORAGE FITTING INSTALLATION

Read and follow all of the installation instructions for maximum protection. If you
have any questions regarding the installation or use of this restraint, please contact

Dorel Australia

or a child restraint fitting station authorised by the relevant State

Government body or in New Zealand, to consult the agent for the vehicle.

This restraint must be used with an adult lap or lap-sash seat belt. Do not modify
or alter this restraint in any way. Use only

Dorel Australia

recommended parts and
accessories.
Protect all webbing from possible damage by sharp edges and corners.

Check your vehicle owner’s handbook for the location of correct anchorage
points and the possible need for spacers. If a suitable anchorage point cannot
be found, contact a child restraint fitting station for recommendations about
your vehicle.

Some vehicles may have anchor points which are recessed below the vehicle
trim, spacers are supplied to raise the anchor point if required.

Extension straps and extra fittings are available from various stores.

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Using the seat belt locking clip to convert a lap-sash belt to a lap only belt.

NOTE: Locking clip can be fitted on either side depending on the vehicle

seatbelt and child restraint configuration.

1. Using a locking clip (Fig A) to convert a lap-sash belt to a lap only belt.

2. Hold the lap and sash straps (Fig B) together. Thread webbing (still pinched)
into the locking clip, one side at a time (Fig C & D)

3. Repeat step 2 for the other slot in the locking cip. (Fig E & F )

4. Feed the straps through the locking clip to remove any slack.

5. If the locking clip is on correctly, it will hold the lap belt securely, if the lap
belt slips repeat the previous steps.

6. Locking clips are available from most speciality outlets or from
Dorel Australia

Customer Service (1300 809 526)

INSTALLING LOCKING CLIP ( OPTIONAL )

A

B

C

D

E

F

Fig 4.

WARNING

Child restraints must be used correctly to provide proper protection for your child.
The new type of clip anchorage system on child restraints must be used in the
correct way. Be especially careful to use the clip in the following way.

RIGHT
Make sure there is no slack in the top strap and the attachment clip is upright in
the anchorage fitting.

WRONG
The clip must not lie flat on the anchorage fitting.

IMPORTANT

Fig 5.

FLOOR MOUNTED ANCHORAGES

Fig 6.

ANCHORAGES IN VERTICAL PANEL AT REAR OF VEHICLE

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If the car is fitted with a child restraint anchorage point.
Locate the anchorage point behind the rear seating position (consult the car
owner’s handbook for the location of the anchorage point).
Remove the thread plug from the parcel shelf / floor / roof and install the
attachment bolt as shown in Fig 7.

CAUTION DO NOT
OVER TIGHTEN
THE ATTACHMENT BOLT.
MAXIMUM TORQUE
20 Nm (Newton Metre).

If the car is not fitted with a child restraint anchorage point.

For sedans only - Drill a 9mm diameter hole in the parcel shelf on the centre

- line of the seating position as shown in Fig 8 Install the anchor bolt as shown in Fig 9.

For vehicles other than sedans - In Australia, consult your nearest child restraint fitting
station or traffic authority for vehicle inspection to find 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.

WARNING: CHILD RESTRAINTS MUST NOT BE ATTACHED TO UNSOUND
METAL OR TO WOOD, OR SYNTHETIC STRUCTURES. WHEN DRILLING THE
9MM 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 DIRECTED ABOVE. IT MUST
NOT BE HOOKED ONTO ANY OTHER OBJECT.

FRONT OF VEHICLE

Fig 8

Spacers
(if required)

Reinforcing
Washer

Anchor Fitting

Front of vehicle

Centre line of seating position

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FRONT OF VEHICLE

Fig 7

Attachment Bolt

Fig 9

FRONT OF VEHICLE

Vehicle Trim

Lock Washer
Securing Nut

Vehicle
Metal Structure

Attachment Bolt