Platinum AHR Air Cushion™ Convertible Child Restraint Series No. 7200/A/2010 Rearward Facing For use with children up to approximately 12 months. Forward Facing. For use with children from approximately 12 months to approximately 4 years of age.
INDEX INTRODUCTION Page 2 3 INTRODUCTION 4 WARNINGS 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 a forward-facing position until their shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker (approximately 4 years of age). 6 SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS A GROWING CHILD Continue to use this child restraint until the child reaches this limit.
• Use the restraint exactly as shown in the instructions. • Fit the restraint firmly to the car seat. • The restraint should not be purchased or sold as a second hand item. It is recommended not to use child restraints older that 10 years as the protection in an accident may be reduced. • Fit the harness firmly to the child. • The restraint is not intended to be a substitute baby cot or bed. It is only designed to enable safe transportation of children in motor vehicles.
SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS A GROWING CHILD SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS THE NEXT STEP Newborn (Rearward Facing) Label A Shoulder height label (hidden) Shoulder height markers are provided on this restraint for a visual indication that the child is safe to ride in this restraint. Do not turn to forward-facing until the child's shoulder's reach the lower marker. Do not continue to use the restraint if the child's shoulders are above the top marker. Rearward Facing IMPORTANT: FOLLOW THIS ADVICE.
SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS THE NEXT STEP For the next child restraint choose from: • Convertible Booster Seat ( Note: you can move to a convertible booster seat once the child's shoulders reach the lower shoulder height marker), SPECIAL FEATURES: REARWARD-FACING Convertible Booster seat used with internal harness until approximately 4 years and then as a booster seat.
SPECIAL FEATURES: REARWARD-FACING SUITABLE FOR USE 15 16 29 TO BE USED WITH A LAP SASH OR LAP ONLY SEAT BELT IN THE BACK OF MOST CARS WITH FORWARD-FACING SEATS. 17 18 Front of Vehicle 28 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.
SUITABLE FOR USE HOW TO SETUP INSTALLING INTO VEHICLE REARWARD FACING A. The restraint is normally packaged in the fully upright child use mode so if you need to use it for baby use you must first fully recline the restraint. Convert the restraint to baby use mode by referring to steps below, DO NOT USE RESTRAINT IN REARWARD FACING MODE WITHOUT STABILISING BAR FULLY EXTENDED. Do not use the restraint without the Upper Anchorage Strap correctly attached.
HOW TO SETUP HOW TO SETUP INSTALLING INTO THE CAR A. Place restraint rearward facing in the chosen seating position with the Messy Mat positioned centrally in the seating position. Remove Infant Safety Cushion Insert, and gently remove the Seat Pad. Headrest trim end D. If using a lap-sash seabelt, disengage the rear facing Lock-off.
HOW TO SETUP F. Refit the harness buckle through Seat Pad and fit the Seat Pad around the Push Button adjuster moulding. Refit the Seat Pad by connecting with the seat cover along the seat surface and up the backrest. For smaller babies replace the Infant Safety Cushion Insert. Do not use the Insert if the child's shoulders reach the Lower Shoulder Height Marker, remove the Insert for longer use whilst still rear facing. See page 23 for advice on positioning the shoulder straps. HOW TO SETUP G.
HOW TO SETUP HOW TO INSTALL Attachment Clip H. Fit the attachment clip to the car's anchor fitting as shown. Make sure to remove as many twists as possible from the upper anchorage strap. Refer to the car owner's handbook for the location of the child restraint anchor fitting. The strap will usually fit around the outside of the Side Impact Cushion. Do not tighten the strap so that it causes the headrest to become narrower. Just remove the slack from the upper anchorage strap. I.
HOW TO INSTALL 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. Use a shorter extension strap or no extension strap. ANGULAR ADJUSTMENT OF RESTRAINT Some vehicle seats have more rearward slope than others.
HOW TO INSTALL HOW TO INSTALL ADJUSTING HARNESS STRAP HEIGHT & HEADREST: FOR BABY USE REARWARD-FACING 1. The shoulder straps must be in the slots which are nearest to the child's shoulders, but not lower than the child's shoulders. There is only one set of slots so the seat will always have the shoulder straps in place. Correct fitment of the harness is very important as it restrains the baby in the restraint.
HOW TO INSTALL ADJUSTING AHR TILT & ADJUST HEADREST AND HARNESS STRAP HEIGHT HOW TO USE Pull forward to unlock headrest A. Loosen the harness straps before adjusting the headrest. B. You do not need to remove the restraint from the vehicle to adjust the harness or headrest positions. Small adjustments may be possible with the baby still in the seat, the baby will need to be supported to allow the headrest to be rotated forward for adjustment. C.
HOW TO USE E. Fit either harness tongue into the harness buckle followed by the other tongue until a click is heard. Should the second tongue not insert, press the red button and reinsert the tongues. Ensure secure engagement by pulling harness straps. HOW TO USE G. Retighten Adjustable Upper Anchorage Strap by pulling Adjustment Strap to remove slack as shown. Tongue Buckle E F. Remove slack from harness lap straps by pulling shoulder straps.
SPECIAL FEATURES: FORWARD-FACING HOW TO USE TO REMOVE RESTRAINT FROM VEHICLE A. Disengage seat belt tongue from buckle and remove from restraint. B. Release the stored strap and fully press Upper Anchorage Strap Adjuster Button (A) while pulling Upper Anchorage Strap (B) to slacken as shown right. In some vehicles loosening of the Upper Anchorage Strap may be difficult. If so, try pushing the restraint against the vehicle seat back or slightly lifting the restraint to release the tension. C.
SPECIAL FEATURES: FORWARD-FACING 14. Car's Anchor Fitting 15. Vehicle seat belt 16. Pocket for Instruction Manual (Behind Restraint) 17. Forward facing sash belt lock-off 18. Yellow FORWARD-FACING BELT PATH labels 19. Base (shown in child use mode) 20. Blue Release Latch 21. Grey Recline Latch 22. Messy Mat™ 23. Rear facing Lock-off 24. Helpful Harness Holder 25. Side Impact Cushion Technology™ 26. Upper Anchorage Strap Adjuster 27. Upper Anchorage Storage Band 28. Adjuster Upper Anchorage Strap 29.
HOW TO SETUP HOW TO SETUP INSTALLING INTO VEHICLE FORWARD FACING (UPRIGHT OR RECLINED) A. Remove the seat from the vehicle by disengaging the seat belt and upper anchorage strap refer to page 42. B. Remove the Baby Infant Safety Cushion Insert as this is no longer required. Hook and Loop attachment Stabilising bar C. To store the Stabilising Bar, lift the Seat Pad at the end of the seat which uncovers the stabilising bar storage recess. D.
HOW TO SETUP HOW TO SETUP H. Place one hand on the front corner of base firmly, while with the other hand push the Grey Recline Latch up to unlock and push back until the restraint is at the desired position. Ensure the Grey Recline Latch is engaged into position by pushing on the restraint. Lift Grey Recline Latch J. Fully lengthen seat belt.
HOW TO INSTALL HOW TO INSTALL INSTALLING INTO VEHICLE FORWARD-FACING (UPRIGHT OR RECLINED) M. Fit the attachment clip to the anchor fitting as shown. Make sure to remove as many twists as possible from the upper anchorage strap. Refer to the car owners handbook for the location of the child restraint anchor fitting. Attachment Clip Upper Anchorage Adjustment Strap Storage Band Car's Anchor Fitting M N.
HOW TO INSTALL ADJUSTING HARNESS STRAP HEIGHT AND HEADREST: FOR CHILD USE FORWARD-FACING 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.
HOW TO INSTALL HOW TO INSTALL PLACING CHILD IN THE RESTRAINT A. Lengthen harness by pushing and holding the Harness Adjustment button while pulling on either shoulder strap until the harness will accommodate the child. Release harness adjustment button when there is enough slack and place harness straps on each side of the seat. Pull to lengthen Push Harness Adjustment Button A Adjuster Strap D.
HOW TO INSTALL TO RECLINE RESTRAINT The child restraint may be reclined or positioned upright without removing the child from the restraint. Lift Grey Recline Latch and push or pull to get the desired recline. There are 4 recline positions. You will be able to gain partial recline from upright position lifting the Grey Recline Latch up and pulling the seat forward (see page 14). The extent of the recline will be limited by the location of the anchorage point.
CARE & MAINTENANCE CARE & MAINTENANCE TO CLEAN HARNESS BUCKLE: 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: COVER (STYLE MAY VARY) The restraint has a flame retardant cover which is removable for cleaning.
CARE & MAINTENANCE CARE & MAINTENANCE TO REMOVE COVER: H. To remove trim cover, unhook elastic trim body from behind the restraint and at the front of the restraint next to stabilising bar. Peel cover away from restraint. A. Remove the restraint from vehicle. Infant Safety Cushion Insert B. Disengage harness tongues from harness buckle. Remove Seat Pad Peel away from restraint D. Remove any accessories such as the Infant Safety Cushion Insert. E.
CARE & MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE STEREO SPEAKERS Speakers are fitted to the headrest to provide enjoyment for your child. The speaker cable is fitted with a stereo plug that is compatible with most Mp3 players and other audio devices (devices not included). Recommended storage locations for the music player are in the storage pocket. The cable is fitted to the headrest.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ACCESSORIES IMPORTANT: TO REPLACE INFANT SAFETY CUSHION™INSERT The Infant Safety Cushion™Insert is designed to snugly support baby for extra support and comfort and must be used for small babies when Rearward-Facing. Discontinue use when the Infant Safety Cushion Insert is tight fit or creates discomfort for larger babies. Do not use when in Forward-Facing mode. ONLY USE SAFE-N-SOUND SEAT COVERS AND ACCESSORIES THAT ARE DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR USE WITH THIS PRODUCT.
ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES POCKETS MESSY MAT™ The pockets sewn on the trim are designed for your convenience. They can hold those necessary items that you need at a moments notice. e.g. Bottle, face washer, toy etc. They can also hold a CD or MP3 player. The messy mat has been specifically designed to protect your vehicle seat from children’s shoes rubbing against it. If the Messy Mat™has been supplied it must be used to protect the car upholstery.
TRAVELLING TIPS TRAVELLING TIPS SAFETY FEEDING Never hold a baby in arms when riding in a motor vehicle. In this position the baby could be thrown against the dashboard, windscreen or other occupant and suffer serious injury or death. Never breast feed a baby while car is in motion. Babies will require extra feeding if travelling in the heat. For bottle fed babies, make up the bottles and refrigerate before leaving home for a day trip.
PRE-INSTALLATION ANCHOR FITTING PRE-INSTALLATION ANCHOR FITTING Consult the vehicle owner’s handbook for location of anchorage fittings or anchorage points and the possible use of spacers. Some vehicles may have an anchor fitting fitted by the vehicle manufacturer. If anchorage points cannot be found refer to car manufacturer or local child restraint fitting station or traffic authority for optimum position of anchorage point and the use of spacers. Extension Strap distance to be measured.
PRE-INSTALLATION ANCHOR FITTING IF THE CAR IS FITTED WITH CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE POINT Locate the anchorage point behind the rear seating position. (consult the car owners handbook for the location of the anchorage point). 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 in Fig 1. CAUTION: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN ANCHOR BOLT. OVERTIGHTENING MAY FRACTURE OR BREAK BOLT.
FEATURES • Side Impact Cushion Technology™maximizes head protection by dramatically reducing side impact forces. As the cushion compresses it dispels air at a controlled rate, and this results in the cushion absorbing the crash energy. Head accelerations experienced by a child in Platinum AHR Air Cushion are lower and dispersed over a longer period of time. • AHR Tilt & Adjust Headrest features deep side wings that shield and contain your child’s head in a side impact crash.
IN CASE OF ACCIDENT NOTES CRASH EXCHANGE We would never want you to experience an accident, but unfortunately accidents do happen. If you experience an accident you may be eligible for a free replacement. The Safe-n-Sound Crash Exchange Program is a voluntary program designed to ensure that our children are safe and that any seat that may have experienced a severe crash is taken out of the market.
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