The First Years 630 User Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
True Fit
Convertible carseat Model 630
WARNING
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
•
Failure to use this Convertible Seat properly increases
the risk of serious injury or death in a sudden stop or
crash.
•
Do not install or use this Convertible Seat until you have
read and understood the instructions in this manual.
Section 1 - Introduction
Dear Parents,
Thank you for purchasing The First Years C630 True Fit.
We hope that it will make your baby’s travel safer, easier,
and more comfortable.
We believe the True Fit is the easiest Convertible Seat to use.
We do more testing than most companies to make it as safe
as possible. And, we use the latest methods to assure the
highest quality.
We have tried very hard to keep our instructions simple and
understandable. We apologize for beginning our instructions
with so many warnings but they are very important for you to
properly restrain your child. Read and understand all of the
instructions and warnings. The safety of your child depends
on it!
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact
the
highly trained First Years Staff at 1-888-899-2229.
Keep this instruction manual for future use.
Store in pocket on the back of Convertible Seat.
No car seat can guarantee protection from injury
in every situation, but proper use helps reduce
1
the risk of serious injury or death.
Section 2 - Table Of Contents
Section 1 Introduction................................................1
Section 2 Table Of Contents.....................................2
Section 3 Warnings.................................................... 4
Section 4 Use Recommendations............................6
Section 5 Convertible Seat Parts ..............................9
Section 6 Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location.....11
Section 7 Installation and Use
7.1 Forward Facing w/ Auto Belt.................
7.2 Forward Facing w/ UAS.........................
7.3 Rear Facing w/ Auto Belt......................
7.4 Rear Facing with UAS...........................
7.5 Aircraft Use.............................................
7.6 Child Placement in Restraint................
7.7 Selecting Harness Height.....................
7.8 Shoulder Height Adjustment................
7.9 Tether Storage.......................................
7.10 5 Pt. Buckle..........................................
7.11 Chest Clip............................................
7.12 Adjust HarnessTension......................
.................................19
19
23
25
29
33
34
35
36
36
37
38
39
2
Section 2 - T able Of Contents
Section 7 Installation and Use
7.14 Seat Insert Use.....................................
7.15 Harness Length Adjustment...............
7.16 Recline Foot Adjustment....................
7.17 Upper Seatback Removal....................
7.18 Upper Seatback Installation ...............44
7.19 Pad Removal ........................................45
7.20 Installation Pictograms .......................47
Section 8 Safety Checklist/Safe Practices.............48
Section 9 Additional Information............................50
Section 10 Care and Cleaning.................................51
Section 11 Replacement Parts................................51
7.13 3
Position Crotch Buckle Adjustment
- continued
.....
40
40
41
42
43
3
Section 3 - Warnings
WARNING
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
• Failure to follow these instructions and Convertible
Seat labels can result in injury or death to a an infant/
child from striking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden
stop or crash.
- Even if the Convertible Seat seems easy to use
on your own, it is important to read these
instructions and the vehicle owner’s manual for
details you might miss.
The instructions in this manual and in your vehicle
•
owner’s manual must be followed carefully. If there is
a conflict between the two, the vehicle owner’s manual
must be followed if it relates to the vehicles seat belt,
UAS, top tether or airbags.
Failure to use the automobile seat belt and top tether or
•
UAS and top tether or to adjust it properly can result in
your infant/child striking the vehicle’s interior during a
sudden stop or crash. Serious injury or death can occur.
• D O NOT allow others (baby sitters, friends,
grandparents, etc.) to use this Convertible Seat unless
they read and understand the instructions and labels.
and can demonstrate proper use to your satisfaction.
• Use only car seat accessories manufactured by
The First Years. Accessories can affect your child’s
safety in a sudden stop or crash.
• DO NOT modify or attach any toys, padding, or other
items to this Convertible Seat. Untested modifications
or padding could result in injury in a crash.
• Secure this Convertible Seat with the vehicle seat belt
and top tether or UAS and top tether at all times (even
when there is no child in it). An unsecured infant/child
restraint can injure others if a crash occurs.
W ARNING
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
Direct sunlight can make Convertible Seat surfaces hot
•
enough to burn your child. Use caution and check
the vehicle and Convertible Seat on hot, sunny days.
NEVER leave child or infant unattended under any
•
circumstance.
• DO NOT use this Convertible Seat if it has been in a
crash. (There may be hidden damage and it must be
replaced.)
some assistance replacing this convertible seat.
DO NOT use this Convertible Seat if it is damaged in
•
any way or has missing parts. Refer to section 5 for
for True Fit parts.
•
STOP USING THIS Convertible Seat AND THROW IT
AWAY after the date on the back of the seat.
THROW IT AWAY in a dark trash bag.....Do Not sell to a
thrift or consignment shops, garage sales or at flea
markets.
•
NEVER use this Convertible seat in the home, boats ,
motor homes with side facing seats or other non
certified uses. Only use this restraint in Automobiles
and Aircfraft.
Your insurance company may provide
Section 4 - Use Recommendations
The First Years advises parents that children should use a child
restraint with a built-in harness system until they exceed the
weight or height limits specified by the manufacturer.
C630 True Fit Convertible Seat Rear Facing
Use Requirements:
This child/infant restraint, without the upper seatback in a
rear facing position is, designed for use by infants whose:
- W eight is between 2,3 and 10 kg (5 and 22 lbs) and
- Head is 2.5 cm below the top of the seat.
Infants MUST
Convertible Seat without the upper seatback installed.
meet BOTH of these requirements to use this
2.5 cm
2,3 to 10 kg
Rear Facing
Use Only
Section 4 - Use Recommendations
C630 True Fit Convertible Seat Rear Facing
Use Requirements:
This child/infant restraint, with the upper seatback installed
in a rear facing position, is designed for use by children or
infants whose:
- Weight is between 2,3 and 15,9 kg (5 and 35 lbs), and
- Head is 2.5 cm below the top of the seat.
Child or Infant MUST meet BOTH of these requirements to
use this Convertible Seat.
2.5 cm
2,3 - 15,9 kg
Rear Facing
Use
Section 4 - Use Recommendations
C630 True Fit Convertible Seat Forward Facing
Use Requirements:
This child restraint, with the upper seatback installed in a
forward facing position, is designed for use by children whose:
- Weight is between 10,5 and 29 kg (23 and 65 Lbs), and
Height is 127 cm (50 inches) or less.
- Age is at least 1 year.
Child MUST
meet ALL of these requirements to use this
Convertible Seat forward facing.
Upper
Seat
Back
Ellen
Ellen
Forward Facing
Use
10,5 to 29 kg
Less than 127cm
Over 12 mos.
WARNING !
NEVER install the C630 True Fit in a forward facing
position without the upper seat back installed.
Section 5 - Convertible Seat Parts
Head
Bolster
Harness
Pads
5pt
Buckle
Removable
Upper Seat Back
Harness
Tension Adjuster
Chest clip
Seat/Lumbar
Pad
Drink
Holder
UAS Lower
Connector System
Section 5 - Convertible Seat Parts
Removable Upper
Harness Height
Adjustment Release
Seat Back
Top
Tether
Drink
Holder
Instructions
Holder
UAS Lower
System Connector
Recline
Foot
Upper
Seat Back
Release
Section 6 - Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location
W ARNING
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
•
Only use this Convertible Seat with the vehicle’s seat
belts and top tether or UAS System and top tether.
•
DO NOT use this Convertible Seat with vehicle seat
belts mounted to the vehicle door or door frame.
•
DO NOT use this Convertible Seat if it cannot be properly
installed. Some infant / child restraints will not fit some
vehicle seating positions.
•
NEVER use this
Convertible Seat in
any vehicle seating
position equipped
with an active air bag.
Read your vehicle’s
owners manual to see
how to turn off your airbag if you have no back seat or a
child must ride in the front seats.
For side airbags see page 12.
DO NOT use this Convertible Seat in rear seat of a compact
•
pickup truck. Severe head injury or death can occur.
DO NOT Use this Convertible Seat in a vehicle
•
with side facing seats or rear facing vehicle seats.
See page 13
•
NEVER attempt to install this Convertible Seat without
the upper seat back installed in forward facing position.
• NEVER use this restraint in a forward facing
position with the removable upper seatback
removed.
NEVER attach two UAS lower connectors to the
•
same Lower connector attachment point.
Warning
DO NOT place rear-facing child seat on front seat
with air bag. DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY can occur
The back seat is the safest place for children 12
and under.
NE placez PAS le siège en position vers l’arrière sur
le siège avant équipé d’un sac gonflable. Des
BLESSURES GRAVES voire MORTELLES peuvent se
produire. Le siége arrière est l’ endroit offrant le plus
de sécurité pour les enfants âgés de 12 ans et moins.
4000000449C
Avertissement
Section 6 - Selecting AVehicle Seating Location
. Transport Canada alerts vehicle owners that, according to
1
accident statistics, children under age 13 are safer when
properly restrained in the rear seating positions rather than
in front seating positions.
. Refer to vehicle owner’s manual for car seat installation
2
instructions for your specific vehicle.
--Use of Convertible Seats in a vehicle rear seat location.
UAS anchor connector points maximum weight ratings
- Never put Convertible Seats in a front seat location
unless permitted by vehicle owner’s manual.
- For vehicles with air bags, refer to vehicle owner’s
manual for child restraint installation information.
- If a vehicle front seat location with an air bag must be
used, follow the vehicle manufacturer’s instructions
to disable air bags that could cause serious injury to
child and move seat back as far as possible.
The First Years Policy Statement
Use Of True Fit Convertible Seat Child Restraint In
Conjunction With Side Airbags
To determine the types of side impact air bag(s) your vehicle
may have for individual seating positions, please refer to your
owner’s manual. The First Years True Fit Convertible Seat child
restraint may be used in any rear seating position equipped
only with side impact airbags that are roof mounted with
“curtain” type deployment. For all other vehicles with other
types of side impact airbags, please refer to your specific
vehicles owner’s manual for appropriate use of child restraints,
or call the automobile manufacturer for more information.
Section 6 - Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location
3 . V ehicle Seats:
DO NOT use this Convertible Seat with the following vehicle
seats:
NO
Seats Which
Face Sides Of
V ehicle
NO NO
Seats Which
Face Rear
Of Vehicle
4 . V ehicle Seat Belt Systems:
Use only the vehicle’s lap and shoulder
belt, lap belt and top tether or UAS
system and top tether when restraining
this Convertible Seat.
Design and operation of vehicle seat
belt systems vary from vehicle to vehicle
and from seating location to seating
location in the same vehicle. Not all
vehicle seat belts can be used with a child
restraint. Refer to the information in this
section on the various types of vehicle
seat belt systems.
Rear Seats Of
Small Extended
Cab Pickup
T rucks
YES
Lap and
Shoulder Belt
YES
Lap Belt Only
Sect ion 6 - Se l ect ing A V e hi c l e Seat ing Lo cat io n
4. . V ehicle Seat Belt Systems:
DO NOT use this Convertible seat with the
following vehicle seat belts.
N O NO
Passive Restraint s
Motorize d
Shoulder Bel t
5. UAS Lower Connector Attachment Points
Consult your automobile’s owner’s manual or manufacturer
for location and availability of UAS anchor points.
Passive Restraint s
Lap Or Shoulde r
Belt Mounted O n
Front Doo r
Lower
Connector
Attachment
Points
14
Section 6 - Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location
What is Universal Anchorage System?
UAS is a new system for attaching the child restraint
to your vehicle seat. UAS connects a child restraint
to your automobile without using a seat belt. It is called
LATCH in the United States or ISOFIX in Europe.
If your vehicle is equipped with UAS lower connector
attachment points, the lower anchor attachment points may
be visible at the seat crease. If not, the symbol below may
be affixed near the seat crease to indicate the attachment
points.
UAS Lower Anchor symbol
Top Tether
Top Tether Locations are indicated by the following
symbols.
Top Tether symbol
Consult your vehicle’s owner’s manual for your vehicle’s
exact LATCH locations, anchor identifications and
usage requirements.
NOT all vehicles have the same locations or maximum
weight requirements for UAS and Top Tether!
Section 6 - Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location
Top Tether Anchor Locations
Ceiling mount
Rear
Package Shelf
Pick up
Truck
Vehicle With
Reinforced Seats
Floor
Mounts
UAS - Lower Connector Attachment Points
This child restraint is equipped with lower
connectors and top tether connector.
Loading...