Traveller Plus® EL User Guide AD RE NS SE TIO R A C E DE PL TRU S UN E ER IN R V O ST CO by
Table of Contents Safety Information Warnings................................................................................................................2 Important Notes ....................................................................................................4 Certification............................................................................................................5 Registration....................................................................................................
WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur if the following are not observed: • Use only with children who weigh between 22 and 105 pounds (10 and 47.6 kg) and whose height is 56 inches (142.2 cm) or less. • Snugly adjust the belts provided with this child restraint around your child. • Secure the top anchorage strap provided with this child restraint. • Always use the recline bar with this child restraint.
Safety Information Safety Information IMPORTANT NOTES Certification • Verify that the child seat is secure and the harness is properly adjusted around the child each time the child seat is used. This child seat system conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. This child seat is NOT certified for use in aircraft. • Adjust the harness to fit the clothes the child is wearing. Remove bulky coats and/or jackets before putting the child in the child seat.
Safety Information Safety Information Important Harness Adjustments WARNING! Do NOT use the child seat if any of the Forward-Facing Weight 22 pounds (and 1 year) – 105 pounds (10 – 47.6 kg.) Only use forward-facing with children: • who are at least one year of age and • who weigh between 22 and 105 lbs. (10 – 47.6 kg.) and • who are 56” (142.2 cm.) or less in height and • when the top of the child’s ears are below the top of the child seat shell (Fig.
Child Seat Features 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Head Pad Cover Harness Holder Harness Slots Comfort Pads Chest Clip HUGS™ Chest Pads Child Seat Features 8 9 10 11 12 Buckle Pommel Belly Pad User Guide (under cover) Manufactured Date label (under cover) 13 Harness Adjuster (under flap) 14 Harness Adjuster Strap 15 Extra Length Buckle (Only for use above 65 lbs) 16 Head Pad Straps 17 LATCH Storage Pouch 18 Harness Straps 19 Harness Yoke 20 Recline Bar 21 22 23 24 25 LATCH Strap LATCH Hooks LATCH Adjuster Strap L
Vehicle Compatability Vehicle Safety Belts NOTE: The information in this section only applies to installation with vehicle safety belts. IMPORTANT: Vehicle seats and safety belts differ from vehicle to vehicle. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for specific information about vehicle safety belts and their use with child seats. Some vehicles have no seating positions which are compatible with this child seat or any other child seat. If in doubt, contact the vehicle manufacturer for assistance.
Installation for Children 22-40 lbs Installation for Children 22-40 lbs LATCH – Long Route • Figure A illustrates a Long Route LATCH installation. The restraint is shipped with the LATCH strap and hooks in the long route configuration. • If choosing to use LATCH verify that your vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchors (Fig. B). If LATCH anchors are not installed, you must use vehicle belt installation methods.
Installation for Children 22-40 lbs Rotate the child seat into the forward-facing position. Ensure the bottom of the child seat shell is in full contact with the vehicle seat and the recline bar is resting against the vehicle seat back. 9 Verify that the LATCH strap is routed under the child seat cover and is not twisted. Attach the remaining LATCH hook to the adjacent LATCH anchor. (Fig. F) • The LATCH strap must be routed on the outside of the recline bar.
Installation for Children 22-40 lbs 7 Installation for Children 22-40 lbs Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted and then buckle (Fig. C). Lap Belt – Long Route • The shoulder portion of the vehicle belt must be routed over the front of the child seat (Fig. D). 8 Push the child seat firmly into the vehicle seat while removing slack first from the lap portion and then the shoulder portion of the vehicle belt. 9 Lock the vehicle belt according to the instructions in your vehicle owner’s manual.
Installation for Children 22-40 lbs 6 Installation for Children 40-105 lbs Route the vehicle belt under the child seat cover, around to the outside of the seat shell near the vehicle buckle (Fig. C). • The vehicle belt must be routed on the outside of the recline bar. 7 Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted and then buckle (Fig. D). 8 Push the child seat firmly into the vehicle seat while removing slack from the vehicle belt.
Installation for Children 40-105 lbs Installation for Children 40-105 lbs 8 c Route the child’s right LATCH hook through the child’s right belt slot to the rear of the child seat shell continuing through the child’s left belt slot to the front of child seat shell (Fig. C). d Route the child’s left LATCH hook through the child’s left belt slot to the rear of the child seat.
Installation for Children 40-105 lbs Installation for Children 40-105 lbs 5 Lap-Shoulder Belt – Short Route • Figure A illustrates a Short Route lap-shoulder belt installation. 1 The recline bar must be used at all times with this child seat. Insert the recline bar into the holes on the rear of the child seat. Use a rubber mallet to tap the recline bar ends into the holes. See page 28 for details. A 2 You must always use the Versa-Tether when installing this child seat.
Installation for Children 40-105 lbs Installation for Children 40-105 lbs 5 Lap Belt – Short Route • Figure A illustrates a Short Route lap belt installation. 1 The recline bar must be used at all times with this child seat. Insert the recline bar into the holes on the rear of the child seat. Use a rubber mallet to tap the recline bar ends into the holes. See page 28 for details. a 2 You must always use the Versa-Tether when installing this child seat.
Using the Versa-Tether • • • • WARNING! Always use the Versa-Tether. Using the tether will improve the stability of your child seat and reduce the risk of injury. Attach the Versa-Tether only to tether anchors designated by your vehicle manufacturer as tether anchorage points. Use of other locations is not approved or permitted. Do NOT modify the vehicle without advice from the vehicle manufacturer if a tether anchor is not available. Do NOT hook the Versa-Tether to the bottom of a vehicle seat adjuster.
Using Child Seat Features Using Child Seat Features Using the Recline Bar Using the Chest Clip Open the chest clip by squeezing the middle tabs (Fig. A), while pulling the two pieces apart (Fig. B). IMPORTANT: The correct height for the chest clip is at the middle of the chest, level with the armpit. WARNING! The recline bar must be installed before using this child seat. 1 Insert the recline bar into the holes in lower rear of child seat prior to installation in vehicle (Fig. A).
Using Child Seat Features Seat Extension The seat extension is intended to provide extra leg support for taller children. Use the seat extension when a child’s legs have grown too long to allow a comfortable seating position in the child seat alone. Attaching the Seat Extension Pull the cover back from the bottom of the child seat. Insert the seat extension into the holes in front of the child seat prior to installation in the vehicle (Fig. A). Replace the cover.
Securing Your Child Once the child seat has been installed in the vehicle, follow these instructions to secure your child in the child seat. IMPORTANT: Before securing your child in the child seat, always check the adjuster area for debris (e.g., food, coins, toys, etc.). If debris is present, it must be removed to prevent interference with the adjuster mechanism. 1 Loosen the harness by lifting the adjuster lever located in front of the child seat, then pull the shoulder straps forward (Fig. A).
Securing Your Child Securing Your Child Adjusting the Harness Adjusting the Buckle 1 The buckle has two positions and should be adjusted to fit your child. 2 3 4 Loosen the harness by lifting the harness release lever while pulling the shoulder straps forward as far as possible (Fig. A). From the rear of the child seat, unhook the shoulder harness straps from the yoke (Fig. B). Pull the harness straps through the shell, foam and cover to the front of the child seat.
Care and Maintenance Cover Removal WARNING! Do not take apart the harness. Never remove the buckle tongues from the harness. They cannot be reattached after removal. If reassembled incorrectly, the child seat may not perform as intended. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Loosen the harness by lifting the harness adjuster lever while pulling the shoulder straps forward as far as possible. Unhook the shoulder straps from the harness yoke on the rear of the child seat (Fig. A).
Care and Maintenance Buckle Removal 1 Locate the metal buckle strap retainer on the bottom of the child seat. 2 Pull retainer away from child seat to loosen. 3 Turn the retainer so that the short side will go through the slot in the a child seat shell (Fig. A). 4 Push the retainer through slots in the shell and cover, to the front of the child seat. NOTE: Pull the belly pad over the metal buckle retainer to remove. Rethreading the Buckle 1 Locate the necessary buckle slot.
Warranty Notes This restraint was distributed by SnugSeat®. SnugSeat warrants this product to the original purchaser as follows: LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY This product is warranted against defective materials or workmanship for one year from the date of original purchase. Proof of purchase is required. Your exclusive remedy for this warranty is that SnugSeat will, at its option, provide repair or replacement components for this product or refund the original purchase price of the product.
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IMPORTANT: Double Check every time you use this car seat. Double Check Car Seat-to-Vehicle Installation: Check that the LATCH or vehicle seat belts connections to the vehicle are tight and locked. Verify the car seat cannot be moved front-to-back or side-to-side more than one inch at the belt path. Double Check Child-to-Car Seat Installation: Tug on the buckle to ensure a proper connection. Confirm harness straps are snug and over both shoulders and hips.
