The First Years VIA I440 User Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

This Infant Seat is for use by children who meet BOTH of the requirements below:

eight is:

4 to 22 pounds (1,8 to 10 kg)

Height is:

30 inches or less

Model - I440

(76 cm)

WARNING

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur

•

Failure to use this Infant Seat properly increases the risk of serious injury or death in a sudden stop or crash.

•

Do not install or use this Infant Seat until you have read and understand the instructions in this manual.

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Section 1 - Introduction

Dear Parents, Thank you for purchasing The First Years Via I440.

We hope that it will make your baby’s travel safer, easier, and more pleasant.

We believe the Via I440 is the easiest Infant 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.

The First Years monitors the molding of every key plastic part. Our MoldTrac technology allows us to watch every part as it is molded. In addition, we place a number on each seat so key parts can be traced. You will find this number on the bottom of your seat and on the top of your base.

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

the First Years Staff at 1-888-899-2229

Keep this instruction manual for future use.

Store in pocket on the back of Infant Seat.

No car seat can guarantee protection from injury

in every situation, but proper use helps reduce

the risk of serious injury or death.

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Section 2 - Table Of Contents

Section 1 Introduction ................................................ 1

Section 2 Table Of Contents.....................................2

Section 3 Warnings....................................................2

Section 4 Use Recommendations............................6

Section 5 Infant Seat parts........................................7

Section 6 Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location.....10

Section 7 Installation and Use

7.1 Base Installation.............................................

7.2 Base Installation w/ Auto Lap belt................

7.2.1

7.3 Base Installation w/ LATCH Bars.................

7.4 Base Installation w/ Locking Clip.................

7.5 Infant Seat Installation...................................

7.6 Installation Pictograms.................................

7.7 Handle Use.....................................................

7.8 I440 Removal From Base..............................

7.9 Harness System.............................................

A-Chest Clip......................................................

B-5 Pt. Buckle...................................................

C-Harness Adjuster.........................................

Base Installation w/ Auto Lap/Shoulder Belt.

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16 17

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18 19 20 21 22 24 25626 26 26 27 28

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Section 2 - Table Of Contents

Section 7 Installation and Use

7.9 D-Shoulder Height Adjuster................

7.10 Canopy.................................................

7.11 Cold Weather Boot / Cover.................

7.12 Head Bolster...........................................

7.13 Babies with Low Birth Weight............

7.14 Pad Removal........................................

7.15 Pad Installation....................................

- continued

29 30 30 31 31 32 33

Section 8 Safety Checklist/Safe Practices.............34

Section 9 Additional Information............................36

Section 10 Care and Cleaning.................................37

Section 11 Replacement Parts................................37

WARNING

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur

AIR BAG WARNING!

• NEVER use this Infant Seat in any vehicle seating position equipped with an active air bag. Read your vehicle’s owners manual to see 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 10.

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.

NO coloque el asiento infantil para el automóvil orientado hacia atrás en el asiento delantero del vehículo que tenga una bolsa neumática de seguridad. El niño podría MORIR O SUFRIR LESIONES GRAVES. El asiento trasero es el lugar más seguro para los niños de 12 años o menores.

GNINRAW

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Section 3 - Warnings

W ARNING

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur

• Failure to follow these instructions and Infant Seat

labels can result in injury or death to a child from striking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or crash.

- Even if the Infant 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.

• Failure to use the automobile seat belt or LATCH or to

adjust it properly can result in your 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 Infant 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 Compass. 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 Infant Seat. Untested modifications or padding could result in injury in a crash.

• Secure this Infant Seat with the vehicle seat belt or

LATCH bars at all times (even when there is no child in it). An unsecured child restraint can injure others if a crash occurs.

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W ARNING

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur

Direct sunlight can make Infant Seat surfaces hot

•

enough to burn your child. Use caution and check the vehicle and Infant Seat on hot, sunny days.

NEVER leave child unattended under any circumstance.

•

• DO NOT use this Infant Seat if it has been in a crash.

(There may be hidden damage and it must be replaced.)

some assistance replacing this infant seat.

DO NOT use this Infant Seat if it is damaged in any

•

way or has missing parts. STOP USING THIS INFANT SEAT AND THROW IT

•

AWA Y 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 or at flea markets.

•

NEVER place the Infant Seat in a shopping cart.

•

NEVER place the infant seat on your hip. Carry the Infant Seat at your side at all times.

Your insurance company may provide

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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.

I440 Infant Seat Use Requirements:

This child restraint is designed for use by children whose:

- W eight is between 4 and 22 lbs (1,8 and 10 kg), and

- Height 30 inches or less (76 cm).

Child MUST Infant Seat.

meet both of these requirements to use this

W ARNING

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur

DO NOT use this Infant Seat when

•

top of child’s head is closer than 1 inch fron the top edge of seat back. Severe head or neck injuries can result without proper head support.

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Section 5 - Infant Seat Parts

Aluminum Handle

Head Bolster

Harness Adjuster

The Infant Seat must be used with a base.

Harness Height Adjust Knob

Serial Number Plate

Instruction Storage

Full Rotation Canopy

5 Point Harness

Base Height Adjust

Base Release Knob

Handle Release Buttons

Harness Retention Hooks

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Angle Indicator

Section 5 - Infant Seat Parts

Base Height Adjust

Auto Belt Lock Off

Steel Retention Hooks

The Infant Seat must be used with a base.

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Section 6 - Selecting AVehicle Seating Location

•

Use only in a rear facing position when using this restraint in a vehicle.

•

DO NOT use this infant seat in a forward facing position.

•

Only use this Infant Seat with the vehicle’s seat belts or LATCH System.

•

DO NOT use this Infant Seat with vehicle seat belts mounted to the vehicle door or door frame.

•

DO NOT use this Infant Seat if it cannot be properly installed. Some child restraints will not fit some vehicle seating positions.

•

NEVER use this Infant Seat in any vehicle seating position equipped with an active air bag. Read your vehicle’s owners manual to see 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 10.

•

NEVER attempt to install the Infant Seat without the base. The Infant seat has not been designed to be used with out a base.

DO NOT use this Infant Seat in rear seat of a

compact pickup truck. Severe head injury or death can occur.

W ARNING

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur

•

• ALWAYS use the base with the carrier in this child restraint.

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.

G N I N R A W

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Section 6 - Selecting AVehicle Seating Location

. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

alerts vehicle owners that, according to 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

instructions for your specific vehicle.

- Use of Infant Seat in a vehicle rear seat location.

- Never put Infant Seat 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 for manufacturer’s instruction 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 Via I440 Infant 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 Via I440 Infant 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 specfic vehicles owner’s manual for appropriate use of child restraints , or call the automobile manufacturer for more information.

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Section 6 - Selecting AVehicle Seating Location

V ehicle Seats:

DO NOT use this Infant Seat with the following vehicle

seats:

Seats Which

Face Sides Of

V ehicle

NO NO

Seats Which

Face Rear Of Vehicle

Rear Seats Of

Small Extended

Cab Pickup

T rucks

4. Latch Bar Location

Consult your automobiles owner’s manual or manufacturer for location and availability of LATCH anchor points.

LATCH Bar Locations

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Section 6 - Selecting AVehicle Seating Location

5.Vehicle Seat Belt Systems:

Use only the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt, lap belt or LATCH system when restraining this Infant Seat.

Design and operation of vehicle seat belt systems vary from vehicle to vehicle and from seating location to seating in the same vehicle. Not all vehicle seat belts betls can be used with a child restraint. Refer to the information in this section information on the various types of vehicle seat belt systems.

LAP SHOULDER BELTS

Combination lap-shoulder belt with locking latch plate

This type of belt system has a latch plate that will not allow the lap portion of the belt to loosen once it is buckled. The belt is tightend by pulling hard on the shoulder portion of the vehiclebelt while pushing down on the restraint.

Combination lap-shoulder belt with sliding latch plate

This type of belt system has a latch plate that allows the belt to slide through even when it is buckled. Many vehicles with this type of seat belt system can be locked by pulling all the seat belt webbing out. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for details on switching the retractor from ELR mode to ALR mode.The belt is tightend by pulling hard on the shoulder portion of the vehicle belt while pushing down on the restraint.

YES

Lap Belt Only

YES

Lap and

Shoulder Belt

Press

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Section 6 - Selecting AVehicle Seating Location

LAP BELTS

Manually-adjusted lap belt

This type of lap belt is tightened by pulling on the excess belt once it is buckled.

Press

Lap belt with automatic locking retractor(ALR)

This belt system’s retractor locks automatically and does not allow the lap belt to lengthen once it is buckled. Tighten by feeding the autobelt back into the retractor while pushing down on the infant restraint.

Press

Unsafe Vehicle Seat Belt Systems:

DO NOT use this Infant seat with the following

vehicle seat belts.

NO NO

Passive Restraints

Motorized

Shoulder Belt

Passive Restraints

Lap Or Shoulder

Belt Mounted On

Front Door

Lap Belt with Emergency Locking Retractor-ELR

Do Not Use! -This lap belt stays loose when when buckled and can move until locks in sudden stop or crash.

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Section 6 - Selecting AVehicle Seating Location

Unsafe Vehicle Seat Belt Systems cont.-

Lap and Shoulder Belt with Dual Retractors

Do Not Use!- Each autobelt Strap has a retractor at each end and is attached to the latch plate at one end.

6. Vehicle Seat Belt Retractors

Consult your vehicle’s owners manual for types of retractors that are in your automobile and the function of the retractors.

Acceptable Autobelt Retractor Type

ALR – Automatic Locking Retractor: Allows belt to be pulled in one motion until fastened, then operates as a ratchet, winding in slack, preventing further extension (until completely rewound). In most belts, you will hear a faint clicking sound that indicates the belt is locked and ratcheting in. Switchable– When Adjusted to the ELR mode Manually adjustable from ELR mode to ALR mode. For most, pull belt webbing all the way out of the retractor to activate theALR mode. A slight "click" may be heard, but the belt will ratchet in to retractor once switched into ALR mode). In some models, the retractors switch from ELR to ALR by pushing a button.

Unacceptable Autobelt Retractor Type ELR – Emergency Locking Retractor: Allows the belt

to befreely extended or rewound. It locks only when the vehicle slows, changes direction or stops suddenly.

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W ARNING

DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur

•

Use only in a rear facing position when using this restraint in a vehicle.

• Use only with children who weigh between 4 and 22 pounds (1,8 and 10 kg) or less and whose height is 30 inches (76 cm) or less.

•

Snugly adjust the belts (Harness) provided with

this child restraint around your child.

•

Secure this child restraint with the vehicle’s child restraint Anchorage system (LATCH) if available or with a vehicle belt.

•

Follow all instructions on this child restraint and in the written Instructions located on the bottom of the seat. Do not use without instructions.

Call 1-888-899-2229 to obtain instructions.

• Register your child restraint with Learning Curve.

•

DO NOT place this rear facing child seat in a front seat that has an airbag.

•

NEVER leave child unattended under any circumstance.

•

SUFFOCATION HAZARD:

Infant Carrier can roll over on soft surfaces and suffocate child. Never place carrier on beds, sofas or other soft surfaces.

•

STRANGULATION HAZARD: Child can strangle in loose restraint straps. Always use harness, NEVER leave child in carrier when straps are loose or undone.

•

FALL HAZARD: Child’s movements can slide carrier. NEVER place carrier near edges of counter tops, tables or other elevated surfaces. Be sure handle locks into position before lifting carrier.

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Section 7 - Installation and Use

Base Installation - 7.1

Level Vehicle

Check to make sure vehicle

2- Leveling base.

is on a level surface.

This carrier must always be used with the base.

- Place seat in base and check level indicator to see if base is level. LEVEL is indicated by the ball being completely in the green area.

- Pull out on the yellow release knob and slide the angle foot to raise the base or to lower

the base angle.

The base is NOT level and seat

back is NOT at 45 degree unless

the ball is in the green.

NOTE: If needed, a towel or pool noodle can be used for extra elevation and angle adjustment.



Rear of Vehicle

↑

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Section 7 - Installation and Use

7.2-Auto Belt - Base Installation with Lap Belt

After Ball is in the green area on

Level indicator, open Lock Off and thread auto safety belt through the labeled “Belt Here” auto safety belt path.

Press down on base with knee, tighten auto belt and insert buckle tongue into buckle.

Close and secure “Lock Off” to eliminate slippage.

safety belt to ensure the auto buckle is secure.

CHECK level indicator to ensure the

ball is in the green area.

the yellow release knob and slide the angle foot to raise the base or

to lower the base angle.

- CHECK base at safety belt path

for movement. Base should not move more than 1 inch in any direction.

- If base moves, repeat steps until all safety steps are met.

Pull on auto

Pull out on









Lap



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Section 7 - Installation and Use

7.2.1-Auto Belt - Base Installation with Lap and Shoulder Belt

After Ball is in the green area on

Level indicator, open Lock Off and thread auto safety belt through the labeled “Belt Here” auto safety belt path.

Press down on base with knee, tighten auto belt and insert buckle tongue into buckle.

Close and secure “Lock Off” to eliminate slippage.

safety belt to ensure the auto buckle is secure.

CHECK level indicator to ensure the

ball is in the green area.

the yellow release knob and slide the angle foot to raise the base or

to lower the base angle.

- CHECK base at safety belt path

for movement. Base should not move more than 1 inch in any direction.

- If base moves, repeat steps until all safety steps are met.

Pull on auto

Pull out on



Rear of Vehicle







Shoulder Belt

Lap Belt



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Section 7 - Installation and Use

CRS Connector LATCH Anchor Points- 7.3

Consult your automobile’s owners

manual or manufacturer for location and availability of LATCH lower anchor points.

2 -

Remove BOTH LATCH Lower Anchor connectorc from the LATCH Lower Anchor storage compartment.

Attach the right and left LATCH Lower Anchor to the anchor points. Press down on the base with your knee and pull up on the webbing loop until the webbing is taut.

CHECK level indicator to ensure the ball is in the green area.

the yellow release knob and slide the anglefoot to raise the base or

to lower the base angle.

CHECK base for movement at

the belt path. Base should not move more than 1 inch in any direction.

If base moves, repeat steps until

- all safety steps are met.

Pull out on











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Section 7 - Installation and Use

CRS Locking Clip Installation -

7.4

A Free Sliding Latch Plate will require

2 -

calling Learning Curve 1-888-899-2229.

15 to 19.

be used with the base.

4- Thread the locking clip on the belt as close to the latch plate as possible– It must be within 1 inch.

the use of a locking clip if the Lock Off feature is not used. The First Years requires the use of the Lock Off at all times.

A locking clip may be purchased by

Follow the base installation on pages

This carrier must always

1in.

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Section 7 - Installation and Use

Installing Carrier onto the Base -

7.5

Ensure base is installed correctly

as described in the Base Installation section before installing the Infant seat.

This carrier must always be used with the base.

2 -

Lower Infant seat on to the base.

NOTE-You should hear a positive click when the Infant Seat is installed correctly. Pull up on the Infant Seat handle to ensure the Infant Seat is attached to the base. see figure 1 .

CHECK level indicator to ensure the ball is in the green area. Turn yellow adjust height knob clockwise to raise the base or counter clockwise to lower base. CHECK base for movement at the belt path. Base should not move more than 1 inch in any direction.

5- If the base does not pass both checks, repeat installation steps until the base installation passes both checks. 6- NEVER attempt to install the infant

seat with the auto belt. The Infant Seat can only be used with a base.

Rear of Vehicle

↑

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Section 7 - Installation and Use

CRS Installation Pictograms -7.6

Base installed with Lap belt

2 -

Shoulder belt.

This carrier must always be used with the base.

Base installed with Lap and

This carrier must always be used with the base.

Base installed with LATCH connectors and LATCH Bars.

This carrier must always be used with the base.

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Section 7 - Installation and Use

CRS Installation Pictograms -7.6

Infant Seat and Base installed with

Lap belt.

This carrier must always be used with the base.

Infant Seat and Base installed with

lap and shoulder belt.

This carrier must always be used with the base.

3 -

Infant Seat and base installed with

LATCH connectors to LATCH

bars.

This carrier must always be used with the base.

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Section 7 - Installation and Use

Handle - 7.7

Positioning of Handle

Press red button on both sides of the handle to move handle.

Only use position A to carry the Infant Seat.

2- Check That Handle is Locked

- Before the Infant seat is lifted for any reason, check to make sure handle is locked into position by pushing forward and pulling back on the handle.

Handle position in auto

Never have handle in position

A when infant seat is installed in

the automobile. Position B, C, D or E are acceptable use positions in the automobile.

W ARNING

• Prevent injury. Never have handle in position A

when the Infant Seat is installed in the automobile.

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Section 7 - Installation and Use

I440 Removal from base 7.8

Grip red handle and gently pull up.

Pull straight up on the I440 by the

handle and the front or back edge.

W ARNING

• Prevent injury. Always have child restrained

with harness system when child is in this Infant Seat

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Section 7 - Installation and Use

Harness System 7.9

A Chest Clip-

To Unlock

Squeeze center locking tabs

Pull Chest clip apart

To Lock

- Align locking tabs and press Chest Clip together until tabs snap into place. Note: Try to pull Chest Clip apart to ensure the clip is locked.

W ARNING

• Prevent injury. Always have child restrained

with harness system when child is in this Infant Seat

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Section 7 - Installation and Use

Harness System

B 5 Point Buckle-

To UnLock

- Press red center button until the 5 Point Buckle releases.

Pull Buckle Tongue from Buckle

5 Point Buckle

To Lock

Align Buckle Tongues and insert both Buckle Tongues into Buckle until Buckle Tongues lock in place. Note: Try to remove Buckle Tongues from Buckle to ensure the Buckle is locked.

W ARNING

• Prevent injury. Always have child restrained

with harness system when child is in this Infant Seat

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Section 7 - Installation and Use

Harness System

C Harness Adjuster

To loosen harness system

- The Harness Adjuster is located at the Lower end of the Infant Seat between the child’s feet.

Press the yellow center button and pull the harness system outward from the seat back over the baby’s shoulder.

To Tighten Harness System

Lock Chest Clip and 5 Point Buckle. Pull Harness webbing out until harness is snug over the child’s shoulder.

Note: 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.

W ARNING

• Prevent injury. Always have child restrained

with harness system when child is in this Infant Seat

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Section 7 - Installation and Use

Harness System

D Shoulder Height Adjustment

To Raise or Lower Harness

Loosen harness system.

- Pull out the yellow adjustment

knob located on the seat back and slide the adjustment to either

the upper or lower slot depending upon the height of the child.

- Note:

shoulder height, move yellow knob up and down to ensure the yellow knob has engaged.

After adjustment for

Note:The harness should be at or below the shoulder of the child. NeeN

Note: You should not be able to pinch excess webbing if the harness properly fastened.

Note: 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.

●

W ARNING

• Prevent injury. Always have child restrained

with harness system when child is in this Infant Seat

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Section 7 - Installation and Use

Canopy - 7.10

Installation

To install Canopy

Insert Canopy post until the canopy clicks into place. Note:The pivoting canopy rod must be at the back of the seat. 1

2- Rotation

- The canopy has a full rotation.

Push or pull to raise or lower into desired location.

Cold Weather Boot / Cover- 7.11 1-

Installation(

Slide boot / cover over the front on the Infant seat.

Secure boot / cover by fastening snaps to canopy post snaps.

Not included with all models)

(A)

W ARNING

• Prevent injury. Always have child restrained

with harness system when child is in this Infant Seat

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Section 7 - Installation and Use

Head Bolster - 7.12

Positioning/Removal

The Head Bolster is held in place with hook and loop fasteners. The top inside of the Head Bolster should be as close to the top of the child’s head as possible.

Babies with Low Birth Weight 7.13

- Rolled towels can be added for

side support for smaller infant.

- Add a rolled wash cloth for

added support between the crotch belt and the infant.

W ARNING

• Prevent injury. Always have child restrained

with harness system when child is in this Infant Seat

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Section 7 - Installation and Use

Pad Removal -7.14

1-Unfasten outer snaps, remove canopy, head bolster and cold weather boot if included. 2-Loosen harness and place the harness out of the way as indicated in the picture.

3-Locate the Easy Off pad flaps and separate.

4-Pull harness through the slots in the Easy Off Pad.

5-Remove pad and launder per the instructions on page 36

WARNING

• Prevent injury. Do not use

this Infant Carrier without the pad

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Section 7 - Installation and Use

Pad Installation- 7.15

1. Lower dry pad on shell allowing the attachment flaps to remain open.

2. Pull harness through open flaps. Place harness in the harness location slots. Place harness to the side. .

3. Close flaps and secure with the hook and loop fastener.

4. Fasten outer snaps, replace Canopy Head Bolster.

WARNING

• Prevent injury. Do not use

this Infant Carrier without the pad

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Section 8 - Safety Checklist/Safe Practices

Safe Practices

For assistance with installation or use, contact one of the following sources:

- Learning Curve at: Phone: 1-888-899-2229 Email: cs@learningcurve.com

- A certified Child Passenger Safety (CPS) T echnician

in your area. T o locate a CP S T echnician in your area, log onto www Passenger Safety” and then select “ T echnician Contact Locator”.

Or attend a car seat check-up event. For car seat check-up event location and timing:

- Log onto www Inspections”.

- Log onto www

- Call 1-866-SE A T CHECK (1-866-732-8243).

* EVE R YONE rides buckled up or the vehicle DOES

NOT GO! Make N O EXCEPTIONS for adults or children!

- If someone unbuckles, the vehicle S T OPS! Being firm and consistent will result in fewer discipline problems as children grow olde r . An unrestrained person can be thrown into and injure other passengers.

- NEVER try to tend to a crying child ’ s needs while driving. Never take a child out of a child restraint for comforting while the vehicle is moving.

Put heavy or sharp items in the trunk. Loose items can

be deadly in a crash. If you need to use a blanket in cold weathe r , put the

child in the restraint and cover both with the blanket.

.nhtsa.dot.gov and select “Child

.nhtsa.dot.gov and select “Child Seat .seatcheck.org .

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Section 8 - Safety Checklist/Safe Practices

Safety Checklist

√ Did you read and understand these instructions and

labels on the Infant Seat?

√ Is the child the proper weight and height for the Infant

Seat?

√ Is the child secured in the back seat? √

Did you pull the harness adjustor tight?

√

You should not be able to pinch the harness if the harness

is properly fastened.

√ Is the shoulder strap at or below the child’s shoulders?

√ Did you hear the positive click telling you that the infant

seat is locked in the base?

√

Is the base used and located in the rear automobile seat?

√ Is the base located in the center seat, a window seat with

no airbag, or a window seat with a roof mounted, curtain type deploying airbag (deploys down the window)?

√ Is the base buckled in the automobile with either the

LATCH system or auto safety belt system?

√ Is the angle indicator in the Green area? √ Is the handle rotated to one of the back positions?

Did you check for hot surfaces in sunny weather?

√

Current date is not after “Do Not use After” date on bottom

√

of Infant Seat? Has the airbag been deactivated in a vehicle with a front

√

only seat?

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Section 9 - Additional Information

Certification:

This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for use in motor vehicles.

This Infant Seat is certified for use in motor vehicles.

Aircraft Use:

This Restraint is Certified for Aircraft Use.

V ehicle Seat Protection:

Protect vehicle seat. Use a thin car seat mat, thin towel, or thin blanket under the Infant Seat.

Instruction Manual Storage:

Store instruction manual in pocket on the bottom of the Infant Seat.

Infant Seat Useful Life:

DO NOT use this Infant Seat after date on back of seat. Parts may be missing, damaged, or the Infant Seat may have been in a crash.

Registration Information:

“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 to

Learning Curve Brands Attn: Consumer Services 2021 9th St. SE Dyersville, IA 52040

or log onto www.learningcurve.com For recall information, call the U.S.Government's Vehicle

Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://NHTSA.gov..”

or call 1-888-899-2229

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Section 10 - Care and Cleaning

Removing Seat Pad:

Gently unsnap metal snaps after following the directions .

on page 32.

Cleaning Seat Pad, Head Bolster and Canopy:

Hand wash in cool water and mild soap.

- Air dry.

Cleaning Shell:

Wipe with mild solution of soap and water. Avoid wetting

labels.

- Rinse with clean water.

- Never use “household” detergents or solvents.

Reattach Seat Pad:

Follow directions on page 33 to reattach pad.

Section 11 - Replacement Parts

We know pads get worn or damaged. Some companies charge outrageous prices when their parts wear out. At

The First Years, we will sell you replacement parts at or near our

cost plus what it costs us to handle and ship them. They are still expensive, but we promise they are fair prices. Of course, replacement instructions are always free. Please call for current prices on other items.

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Keep this instruction manual for future use.

Store in pocket on bottom of the Infant Seat.

Learning Curve Brands Attn: Consumer Services

2021 9th St. SE

Dyersville, IA 52040 or call 1-888-899-2229 or log onto ww w .learningcurve.com