Instruction manual

ManualsBrandsSafe-n-Sound ManualsAutomotive25/C/2004

For use with children

up to 12kg.

Rearward Facing.

For use with children from

8kg up to 18kg.

Forward Facing.

Convertible Child RestraintConvertible Child Restraint

CONVERTIBLE CHILD RESTRAINTCONVERTIBLE CHILD RESTRAINT

C o n v e r t i b l e c h i l d r e s t r a i n t f o r v e h i c l e u s e .

INFORMATION FOR BUYERS:

FOR USE WITH CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO 18KG.

CHECK THAT THIS CHILD RESTRAINT WILL FIT IN YOUR CAR.

KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT.

I n s tr u c t i o n s f o r I n s t a l l a t i o n & U s e

Series number: 7000/G/2000 & 7000/H/2000 & 7000/G/2004 & 7000/H/2004

C o n v e r t i b l e C h i l d R e s t r a i n t w i t h

M a n u a l A d j u s t e r & R e t r a c t o r m o d e l s .

Summary of content (28 pages)

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CONVERTIBLE CHILD RESTRAINT Convertible Child Restraint Instructions for Installation & Use Convertible Child Restraint with Manual Adjuster & Retractor models. Series number: 7000/G/2000 & 7000/H/2000 & 7000/G/2004 & 7000/H/2004 Convertible child restraint for vehicle use. INFORMATION FOR BUYERS: FOR USE WITH CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO 18KG. CHECK THAT THIS CHILD RESTRAINT WILL FIT IN YOUR CAR. KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT. Rearward Facing. For use with children up to 12kg.
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INDEX FOR BABY AND CHILD USE FOR BABY AND CHILD USE WARNINGS INTRODUCTION 2. 3. FOR BABY USE WHO TO CONTACT HOW TO INSTALL 3. 4. FOR CHILD USE SPECIAL FEATURES FOR BABY USE 8. SUITABLE FOR USE 9. WARNINGS 9. HOW TO INSTALL 10. HOW TO USE 12. SPECIAL FEATURES FOR CHILD USE SUITABLE FOR USE WARNINGS HOW TO INSTALL HOW TO USE 15. 16. 16. 17. 19. FOR BABY AND CHILD USE HOW TO CLEAN CARE & MAINTENANCE ACCESSORIES 22. 24. TRAVELLING TIPS IN CASE OF ACCIDENT 27. 28. 25.
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INTRODUCTION 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 and use only Safe-n-Sound (Britax) recommended parts and accessories. This instruction manual is for both manual and retractor harness adjustment models.
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HOW TO INSTALL ANCHOR FITTING FOR BABY AND CHILD USE CAREFULLY READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION. IN THE EVENT OF DOUBT ABOUT THE METHOD OF INSTALLATION, CONSULT BRITAX CHILDCARE OR AGENT OR A CHILD RESTRAINT FITTING STATION AUTHORIZED BY A RELEVANT TRANSPORT AUTHORITY OR, IN NEW ZEALAND, THE AGENT FOR THE VEHICLE. WARNINGS 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.
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HOW TO INSTALL If the car is fitted with child restraint anchorage point. Locate the anchorage point behind the rear seating position to be used. Consult the car owners handbook for the location of the anchorage points.The anchorage point should be directly behind and central to the restraint. Remove thread plug from the parcel shelf, floor/roof, etc. and install anchor bolt and fitting as shown right, ensuring correct direction of anchor fitting as previously illustrated.
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HOW TO INSTALL UPPER ANCHORAGE STRAP FOR BABY AND CHILD USE IMPORTANT WARNING: 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.
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HOW TO INSTALL Important: If using an Extension Strap, positioning the Attachment Clip above the baby may lead to injury in an accident therefore make sure that the Attachment Clip is not positioned in front of the vehicle seat. Attachment Clip must not be in front of the vehicle seat front. Attachment Clip must be behind the front of the vehicle seat.
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SPECIAL FEATURES FOR BABY USE R E A R W A R D F A C I N G Adjustable Upper Anchorage Strap. Length 1185 mm from back of restraint. FOR BABY USE RETRACTOR HARNESS MODELS Front of vehicle Padded insert for extra comfort. (if supplied) Blue Harness Adjustment Button (under flap) Harness Quick release Harness Buckle. Adjuster Lock. (red button) (under flap) Padded cover for baby's comfort. Attachment Clip & Cover. Stabilising Bar for baby use. Anchor Fitting. Harness Adjustment Strap.
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SUITABLE FOR USE TO BE USED WITH A LAP SASH OR LAP ONLY SEAT BELT IN THE FRONT OR BACK OF MOST CARS WITH FORWARD-FACING SEATS. To be used only in a rearward-facing position for a child weighing up to 12 kg. Up to 12 kg maximum Rearward Facing FOR BABY USE R E A R W A R D The purchaser should check the measurements between the front of the seat back of the rear seat and all front seats in the car in which the child restraint is intended to be used, to ensure that the space is sufficient.
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HOW TO INSTALL INSTALLING INTO VEHICLE FOR BABY USE R E A R W A R D F A C I N G A. If Upper Anchorage Strap is folded up for storage undo Storage Strap then lengthen as illustrated right. Fully press Adjuster Button (A) while pulling Upper Anchorage Strap (B) to lengthen. A B B. The restraint is normally packaged in the fully Storage upright child use mode so if you need to use Strap it for baby use you must first fully recline the restraint, to convert the restraint to baby use mode as shown below.
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HOW TO INSTALL G. Re-attach hook and loop attachments and align restraint centrally to the chosen seating position as shown below. Hook and Loop attachments FOR BABY USE Note: Seat belt buckle and tongue must not rest between restraint cover and restraint. If the seat belt buckle is adjustable, adjust the buckle as low as possible away from the restraint. R E A R W A R D H. Pull sash portion of seatbelt until all slack is removed from Lap portion of seatbelt.
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? HOW TO USE PLACING BABY INTO RESTRAINT FOR BABY USE R E A R W A R D F A C I N G A. The harness shoulder straps should be in the lowest or medium position. Refer to page 13 for correct shoulder harness strap height. The restraint can be used with or without the Padded Insert. Padded Insert, if supplied, snugly supports the baby for extra comfort. Harness shoulder straps Slackened Upper Anchorage Strap Lift up Adjuster (under Flap) B.
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HOW TO USE ? …or RETRACTOR HARNESS MODELS G. From behind the restraint, pull down backing plate (if fitted) and pull shoulder harness straps through shoulder slots to remove slack from harness, then press the Blue Harness Adjustment Button, while holding baby against restraint to adjust harness to a comfortable but firm fit. Return backing plate ensuring it clips back into position. H. Tighten Adjustable Upper Anchorage Strap by pulling Adjustment Strap to remove slack as shown right.
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? FOR BABY USE R E A R W A R D F A C I N G HOW TO USE A. Pull Padded Insert forward until straps are free from the shoulder harness strap slots. B. Adjust shoulder harness straps height as instructed below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Upper shoulder strap slots. Medium shoulder strap slots. Lower shoulder strap slots. Shoulder harness straps. Harness tongues & buckle. Lap strap slots. Crotch strap slots. 1 2 3 4 4 5 If you do not intend to use the Padded Insert, remove it while adjusting harness.
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SPECIAL FEATURES FOR CHILD USE To be used only in a forward-facing position for a child weighing from 8kg to 18kg. Upper Anchorage Strap Adjuster. RETRACTOR HARNESS MODELS Upper Anchorage Storage Strap. Attachment Clip & Cover. Anchor Fitting. Blue Harness Adjustment Button (under flap) Adjustable Upper Anchorage Strap Length 1210 mm from back of restraint. Adjustable height of shoulder straps. Fully adjustable 6 point harness. FOR CHILD USE F O R W A R D F A C I N G Backing plate.
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SUITABLE FOR USE FOR CHILD USE TO BE USED WITH A LAP-SASH OR LAP ONLY SEAT BELT IN THE FRONT OR BACK OF MOST CARS WITH FORWARD-FACING SEATS. F O R W A R D To be used only in a forward facing position for a child weighing from 8 kg to 18 kg. 8 kg minimum. 18 kg maximum. F A C I N G WARNINGS DO NOT USE RESTRAINT IN FORWARDFACING POSITION WITH THE STABILISING BAR PULLED OUT. Do not use the restraint without the Upper Anchorage Strap correctly attached.
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HOW TO INSTALL INSTALLING INTO VEHICLE (FORWARD FACING) (UPRIGHT OR RECLINED) WARNING: DO NOT USE RESTRAINT IN FORWARD- FACING POSITION WITH THE STABILISING BAR PULLED OUT. A. If the Stabilising Bar is extended, unhook hook & loop attachments and push trim away from restraint. Stabilising Bar. B. Press blue button on left side (facing seat) and gently push stabilising bar all the way into recessed area. Hook & Loop attachments Push Stabilising Bar C. Re-attach hook & loop attachments on trim. D.
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HOW TO INSTALL FOR CHILD USE F O R W A R D F A C I N G H. Fully lengthen seat belt. Insert seat belt into child use seat belt path as shown right, ensuring that the seat belt is behind the harness straps and that the lap part of the seat belt is below the hooks as shown right. Pull sash portion of seat belt to remove slack. Ensure lap part of seat belt is below the Hooks. I. Engage seat belt buckle and tongue, ensure to remove all slack from lap part of seat belt by pulling sash belt.
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HOW TO USE ? PLACING CHILD IN THE RESTRAINT - MANUAL HARNESS MODELS A. Lengthen harness by lifting Harness Adjuster Lock up while pulling on either shoulder strap until the harness will accomodate the child. B. Place child in the restraint and feed each arm through shoulder straps. Pull harness buckle up between child’s legs. F O R W A R D Pull to lengthen Lift & hold Harness Adjuster Lock up (Under Flap) Front of vehicle B. F A C I N G Pull to tighten C.
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? HOW TO USE PLACING CHILD IN THE RESTRAINT - RETRACTOR HARNESS MODELS FOR CHILD USE F O R W A R D F A C I N G RETRACTOR HARNESS MODELS A. Lengthen harness by pressing blue harness adjustment button while pulling on both shoulder straps until the harness will accommodate the child. Blue Harness Adjustment Button (Under Flap) Press B. Place child in the restraint and feed each arm through shoulder straps. Pull harness buckle up between child’s legs. Front of vehicle B. Press to tighten C.
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HOW TO USE ? ADJUSTING SHOULDER HARNESS STRAPS HEIGHT Correct fitment of the harness is very important as it restrains the child in the restraint. The harness must fit firmly around the upper torso of the child and be positioned so as to leave the child's arms and legs free. The shoulder straps must be in the slots which are nearest to the child’s shoulders, but not more than 25mm below the child’s shoulders.
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? FOR BABY AND CHILD USE HOW TO USE E. Ensure there are no twists in the harness strap and the buckle tongues face the correct way. F. Connect shoulder strap to metal strap connector at rear of restraint. G. Repeat for other shoulder strap. It is better to change one strap at a time so that the other strap will be a guide for re-assembly. Return backing plate ensuring it clips back into position. RETRACTOR HARNESS MODELS Thread straps as instructed below.
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HOW TO CLEAN RETRACTOR HARNESS MODELS FOR BABY AND CHILD USE Access to the crotch 3-bar slides is restricted on this model therefore use the tips of your fingers to manipulate the 3-bar slides through the slots. Crotch 3-bar slide E. Remove harness shoulder straps from metal strap connector as instructed on page 21, item B. F. Remove any accessories, if fitted as instructed on pages 25 and 26. G. Unhook the cover at the top and bottom of the restraint.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE TO CLEAN HARNESS BUCKLE: FOR BABY AND CHILD USE If sticky liquids such as baby formula, fruit juice, etc. get inside your Harness Buckle, it may become sluggish. An indication of a sluggish Harness Buckle is that you cannot hear a click when engaging the Harness Tongues. To restore the Harness Buckle to good working order it needs to be cleaned as follows: A. Remove the Harness Buckle from the restraint by disengaging both 3-Bar Slides as instructed in steps A to D on page 22. B.
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ACCESSORIES WARNING NEVER USE ANY SEAT COVERS OR ACCESSORIES THAT CAUSE THE SHOULDER HARNESS STRAPS TO WIDEN SIDEWAYS WHEN FITTED, AS THE HARNESS WILL NOT RESTRAIN THE CHILD CORRECTLY. The following instructions apply to accessories that may be supplied with this restraint at point of purchase. If not, a variety of accessories are available from various retailers of Safe-n-Sound products. In the case of a small baby, accessories are available to improve the installed position of the baby in the restraint.
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ACCESSORIES SHOULDER PADS (if fitted) FOR BABY AND CHILD USE Shoulder Pads are designed to provide extra comfort for baby or child and are easily fitted to the shoulder harness straps by: A. At the rear of restraint pull down backing plate ( if fitted) remove harness shoulder straps from metal strap connector Strap by slipping straps through open slot as shown right. B. Pull the shoulder straps through slots & feed through shoulder pads. Connector C.
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TRAVELLING TIPS SAFETY CLOTHING/BATHING Never hold a baby or a child in arms when riding in a motor vehicle. In this position the baby or child could be thrown against the dashboard, windscreen or other occupant and suffer serious injury or death. Take several changes of clothing and bibs for possible car sickness. Disposable nappies and liners are very handy while travelling. Since it is often warmer in the car, dress the baby in light clothing.
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IN CASE OF ACCIDENT FOR BABY AND CHILD USE 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.