Baby Safety Capsule Series number: 2030/A/2010 FOR BABIES UP TO APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS OR WHO HAVE NOT YET REACHED THE SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKER. THIS INFANT CARRIER MUST BE INSTALLED SO THAT THE BABY IS REARWARD-FACING AT ALL TIMES. IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN Instructions THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT.
INDEX INTRODUCTION Page To be used only in a rearward-facing position for an infant until their shoulders reach the shoulder height marker (approximately 6 months of age). 3 INTRODUCTION 4 WARNINGS 6 SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS AND A GROWING CHILD TO BE USED WITH A LAP-SASH OR LAP-ONLY SEATBELT IN THE BACK OF MOST CARS WITH FORWARD FACING SEATS. 8 SPECIAL FEATURES THIS RESTRAINT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE WHERE THE UPPER ANCHORAGE STRAP MAY FALL INTO A SPLIT IN THE SEAT BACK. (E.G.
• Use the restraint exactly as shown in the instructions. • Straps may be damaged by unsecured cargo in a collision. Secure or remove hazardous cargo before using this strap. Hatch-back or wagon: Do not use the child restraint where this strap may fall into a split in the seat back. • Fit the restraint firmly to the car seat. • Fit the harness firmly to the child. • A loose restraint or harness is dangerous.
SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS AND A GROWING CHILD OLDER BABY NEW BABY Shoulder Height Marker Shoulder Height Marker SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS AND A GROWING CHILD IMPORTANT: FOLLOW THIS ADVICE. DO NOT MOVE TO THE NEXT RESTRAINT UNTIL THE CHILD’S SHOULDER REACH THE SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKER. When the child’s shoulder reaches this marker, the child is now too big for the Baby Safety Capsule. It is now time to move to the next child restraint. See page 32.
SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURES 17 7 18 19 20 21 9 1 10 2 2 8 8 3 7 4 5 3 16 15 11 14 12 1. Shoulder Slots 2. Carrier 6 3. Cover 4. Harness Adjustment Buckle 5. Harness FRONT OF VEHICLE 12. REARWARD-FACING SEATBELT PATH marker 13. Base 14. Boss Cap 15. Harness Adjuster Strap 6. Harness Crotch Slots 7. Harness Tongue Holders 8. Shoulder Height Marker 8 Instructions for Installation & Use - Series number: 13 9. Anchor Fitting 10. Press Catch 11. Car Seat belt 2030/A/2010 16. 17.
SUITABLE FOR USE SUITABLE FOR USE TO BE USED WITH A LAP-SASH OR LAP ONLY SEAT BELT IN THE BACK OF MOST CARS WITH FORWARD-FACING SEATS. To be used in a rearward-facing position until the infant’s shoulder’s reach the shoulder height marker (approximately 6 months of age). Continue to use this infant restraint until child reaches this limit. Infants are at risk of serious injury if they face forward too early.
SUITABLE FOR USE HOW TO SET-UP HOW IT WORKS Why can't you see your baby while travelling? Because having their back to you inside the Baby Safety Capsule is the safest way for your baby to travel in a motor vehicle. During an accident, the Baby Safety Capsule wants to continue moving forward. The accident sensitive latch disengages during an accident allowing the Carrier to turn about the pivot.
HOW TO SET-UP HOW TO SET-UP SETTING UP THE HARNESS The Baby Safety Capsule is fitted with two shoulder strap positions. As the baby grows the shoulder straps must be moved to the top slots. Refer to page 16 and 17 for correct fitment of the harness shoulder straps. Press Harness Adjuster Strap Lock and pull Lap Harness Straps to slacken. A. Slacken Harness Straps by pressing Harness Adjuster Strap Lock while grasping both Lap Harness Straps and pulling out desired amount of slack.
HOW TO SET-UP 1. Outer crotch strap slot. 2. Middle crotch strap slot. HOW TO SET-UP Boss 3. Inner crotch strap slot. 9 4. Lap strap slot. 6 5. Harness tongues & buckle. 6. Shoulder harness strap. 5 7. Lower shoulder strap slots. 8. Upper shoulder strap slots. 2 9. Shoulder Height Marker. Boss 8 H. Unthread the strap from the strap connector and push through the lower slot as shown. 7 4 3 1 F. If the baby is new born you will need to use either slot 7 or 8.
HOW TO SET-UP HOW TO SET-UP SHOULDER HARNESS STRAPS: The shoulder straps must be in the slots which are nearest to the child’s shoulders, but not lower than the child’s shoulders (see diagram above) then the shoulder harness straps must be repositioned to the next slots for a larger baby. When the child’s shoulders reach the shoulder height marker discontinue using this restraint and move to the next type of child restraint see page 32.
HOW TO SET-UP HOW TO INSTALL ANGULAR ADJUSTMENT OF CAPSULE Some vehicle seats have more rearward slope than others. If the angle of the seat causes the baby to be too upright for comfort, the angle may be altered by placing a firm packing between the seat and the underside of the Base (packing can be a firmly rolled up towel or nappy). For car seats that are very flat, packing at the front will cause the Base to more reclined. Do not remove all of the rearward slope by over packing.
HOW TO INSTALL HOW TO INSTALL INSTALLING UPPER ANCHORAGE STRAP C. Grasp the seat belt tongue from inside the Base, pull through the Base and pass up through the slot on the other side. The seat belt may be over or under the plastic strip at the centre inside the Base. C A. Locate the child restraint anchor fitting in the car that is directly behind the seat location in the rear seat you have chosen.
HOW TO USE HOW TO USE PLACING BABY IN CARRIER. BABY POSITION: When positioning baby into Carrier make sure baby's back is fully supported onto the flat section and the baby's nappy area (bottom) is resting in the bottom curvature as shown. It is recommended that bulky nappies are not used when baby is travelling in the Baby Safety Capsule as they cause incorrect positioning of the baby's back in the Carrier.
HOW TO USE HOW TO USE D. Remove Harness Tongues from elastic side bands. Place each arm through each shoulder strap of the harness. Position the buckle of the crotch strap as shown below. Tongue Buckle E F. Ensure slack is removed from shoulder harness strap by pulling lap straps then pull the Harness Adjustment Strap to take up the slack in the harness adjusting to a firm but comfortable fit. Make sure that nothing is obstructing the harness straps and that baby's arms and legs are free.
HOW TO USE HOW TO USE PLACING BABY & CARRIER IN BASE D. Ensure the boss retention caps completely cover the Carrier bosses. Engage Upper Anchorage Strap bracket to the upper anchorage strap attachment clip. Ensure that none of the straps are twisted or catching on sharp edges. Boss A. Position the Carrier over the top of the Base and align the Carrier bosses with the Base hooks. Hook A B. Slide the Carrier bosses fully into the Base hooks then lower the opposite end of the Carrier. C.
HOW TO USE HOW TO USE REMOVING BABY & CARRIER FROM BASE A. Loosen the upper anchorage strap and disengage the Upper Anchorage Strap bracket from the upper anchorage strap attachment clip. Ensure that the bracket does not fall on the baby. Upper Anchorage Strap Attachment Clip. B. Fold handles up and grasp with one hand pressing the catch marked "PRESS" with the other hand. REGULAR CARE OF THIS RESTRAINT: Please check the following items regularly to ensure the safety of your child: A.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS AND THE NEXT STEP FOR THE NEXT CHILD RESTRAINT CHOOSE FROM: • Convertible Child Seat, If the convertible seat is suitable for approximately 12 months then continue to keep your child rear facing until they reach the shoulders reach the lowest marker. Then turn to forward facing until the child reaches the top marker approximately 4 years of age.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE E. Feed crotch buckle 3-bar slide through cover and Carrier. Refer to page 19 for correct crotch 3-bar slide position for your baby and adjust if necessary. F. Refit plastic flap on trim to Carrier by rotating to fit under the side moulding. G. Engage shoulder harness tongues and crotch buckle and pull to check harness is attached. H. Ensure straps are not twisted.
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.
INSTALLATION OF CAR ANCHOR FITTING INSTALLATION OF CAR 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.
INSTALLATION OF CAR ANCHOR FITTING INSTALLATION OF CAR ANCHOR FITTING IF THE CAR IS FITTED WITH CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE POINT IF THE CAR IS NOT FITTED WITH CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE POINTS UPPER ANCHORAGE FITTING Fig.1. 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.
INSTALLATION OF CAR ANCHOR FITTING ALTERNATIVE INSTALLATION IF SEATBELT LOOSENS ONLY USE A 5/16 UNC GRADE 5 BOLT. IF THE BOLT IS NOT THE CORRECT LENGTH THE CAR MANUFACTURER’S HAND BOOK CAN PROVIDE ADVICE ON THE CORRECT LENGTH BOLT. LAP-SASH SEAT BELT Note: Marking on the top of a Grade 5 Bolt. If a seat belt will not stay tight, then a Gated 3-Bar Slide may be used to prevent loosening. There may be two types of Gated Slides available, Curved and Flat.
IN CASE OF ACCIDENT ALTERNATIVE INSTALLATION IF SEATBELT LOOSENS 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.
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