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P2410_R01i.qxd 11/1/2004 10:51 AM Page 2 Table of Contents Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 WARNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Certification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Registration . .
P2410_R01i.qxd 11/1/2004 10:51 AM Page 4 • Use only in a rear facing position when using this restraint in the vehicle. This infant restraint cannot be used forward facing in a vehicle. • Use only with children who weigh between 4 and 22 pounds (2 and 10 kg) and whose height is 30 inches (76 cm) or less. • Snugly adjust the belts provided with this restraint around your child. A snug strap should not allow any slack. It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging.
P2410_R01i.qxd 11/1/2004 10:51 AM Page 6 Safety Information Safety Information Important Notes • Verify that the child restraint is secure and that the harness is properly adjusted around the child each time the child restraint is used. • Adjust the harness to fit the clothes the child is wearing. The fit for a child in winter clothes will differ from a child in summer clothes. • Cover the restraint when the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight.
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P2410_R01i.qxd 11/1/2004 10:52 AM Page 10 Basic Carrier Functions Basic Carrier Functions Buckle Harness To fasten buckle, fit the two buckle tongues together (fig. A), then insert in buckle (fig. B). To loosen harness, press and hold harness adjuster lever, while pulling harness straps away from carrier. (fig. D). To tighten harness, pull harness adjuster strap away from carrier (fig. E). IMPORTANT: Proper connection of the buckle is confirmed with a positive click.
P2410_R01i.qxd 11/1/2004 10:52 AM Page 12 Basic Carrier Functions Basic Carrier Functions Chest Clip Handle Secure the chest clip by sliding the harness into the open slot (fig. A). Adjust chest clip to the center of the child’s chest, level with the armpits (fig. B). Release the chest clip by sliding the harness out of the open slot. The handle is designed to be adjusted to one of three positions: Sitting, In-Vehicle, or Carrying (fig. C).
P2410_R01i.qxd 11/1/2004 10:52 AM Page 14 Using the Carrier Using the Carrier Securing Child in Carrier 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Loosen harness completely (fig. A). Release the chest clip. Unfasten the buckle. Move the harness straps to the sides of the carrier. Place child in the carrier. A Position the harness straps over child’s shoulders. Fasten buckle. Secure chest clip (fig. B). Gently pull up on the harness straps to tighten the lap sections (fig. C).
P2410_R01i.qxd 11/1/2004 10:52 AM Page 16 Using the Carrier Using the Carrier Checking Harness Height Harness Height Adjustment 1 Place child in carrier, then secure harness (see pages 12–13). 2 Observe where the harness is positioned on the child’s shoulders. 1 Loosen harness completely. 2 From the rear of the carrier, unhook the harness straps from the yoke (fig. A). 3 Lean head support pillow forward, then pull straps through the shell and cover.
P2410_R01i.qxd 11/1/2004 10:52 AM Page 18 Vehicle Compatibility Vehicle Compatibility Vehicle Safety Belts Vehicle Seating Positions IMPORTANT: WARNING: • The information in this section only applies to installation with vehicle safety belts. • Some vehicles do not have seating positions which are compatible with this child restraint. If in doubt, contact the vehicle manufacturer. This child restraint can fit securely in most vehicles using the existing vehicle belts.
P2410_R01i.qxd 11/1/2004 10:52 AM Page 20 Basic Base Functions Basic Base Functions ISOFIX Connectors Vehicle Belt Installation Spacers The ISOFIX connectors should be in either ISOFIX Installation Mode (fig. A) or Vehicle Belt Installation Mode (fig. B). Due to varying locations of vehicle belt anchor points, the Vehicle Belt Installation Spacers must be used for a secure vehicle belt installation. To use spacers, insert one spacer on each side of anti-rebound bar (fig.
P2410_R01i.qxd 11/1/2004 10:52 AM Page 22 Basic Base Functions Basic Base Functions Foot Prop Using Carrier with Base To use foot prop, press release button and compress foot prop, then swing foot prop up from base, into Installation Mode (fig. A). To attach, line up carrier with base, rear facing, then push down until positive click confirms correct attachment (fig. D). Check installation by lifting carrier from both ends to verify that both attachment rods are engaged with the base.
P2410_R01i.qxd 11/1/2004 10:53 AM Page 24 Base Installation Base Installation 5 Adjust foot prop so that it is against the vehicle floor. ISOFIX Installation • Figure A illustrates a typical base ISOFIX installation. • Remove carrier before installing base. • Verify that your vehicle is equipped with ISOFIX anchors. If ISOFIX anchors are not available, you must use vehicle belt installation methods. WARNING: Never use foot prop to raise base above vehicle seat surface.
P2410_R01i.qxd 11/1/2004 10:53 AM Page 26 Base Installation Base Installation Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation • Figure A illustrates a typical base lapshoulder belt installation. • Remove carrier before installing base. 1 Insert Vehicle Belt Installation Spacers and ISOFIX Protective Cap (pgs. 18-19). 2 Place foot prop in Installation Mode.
P2410_R01i.qxd 11/1/2004 10:53 AM Page 28 Base Installation Base Installation 8 Press the base firmly into the seat while removing slack from the vehicle belt, (fig. E). 9 Close the lock-off over the vehicle belt (fig. F), then slide clip in to secure. 10 Verify that vehicle belt is tight and that the base is stable. Lap Belt Installation • Figure A illustrates a typical base lap belt only installation. • Remove carrier before installing base.
P2410_R01i.qxd 11/1/2004 10:53 AM Page 30 Carrier Only Installation Carrier Only Installation Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation • Figure A illustrates a typical rear facing lap-shoulder belt installation of carrier only. WARNING: Do not install this carrier using a non-locking ELR vehicle belt, unless a locking clip is used. Refer to the vehicle owner’s manual for instructions on correct A use of vehicle belts with child carriers. 1 Place the carrier rear facing on the vehicle seat.
P2410_R01i.qxd 11/1/2004 10:53 AM Page 32 Carrier Only Installation Carrier Only Installation 5 Adjust carrier handle to In-Vehicle position. 6 Verify that vehicle belt is tight and that the carrier is stable. Lap Belt Installation • Figure A illustrates a typical rear facing lap belt installation of carrier only. WARNING: Do not install this carrier using a non-locking ELR vehicle belt, unless a belt shortening clip is used.
P2410_R01i.qxd 11/1/2004 10:53 AM Page 34 Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Buckle Removal Cleaning the Buckle 1 From the bottom of the carrier, locate metal buckle strap retainer. 2 Pull retainer away from carrier to loosen. 3 Turn the retainer so that the short side will go through the A slot in the carrier shell to the opposite side of the carrier (fig. A). 4 Thread the retainer through the hole in cover to remove buckle from carrier.
P2410_R01i.qxd 11/1/2004 10:53 AM Page 36 Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Cover Removal 1 Unhook attachment loops. 2 Loosen harness completely. 3 From the bottom of the carrier, unhook both harness straps from the yoke. 4 From the top of the carrier, pull each harness strap through the upper harness slot, head support pillow and cover slot to the top of the carrier. 5 Unfasten buckle. 6 Pull the harness straps, buckle tongues, and chest clip through the slots in the cover.
P2410_R01i.qxd 11/1/2004 10:53 AM Page 38 Warranty This child restraint was manufactured by Britax. Britax Child Safety, Inc. (“Britax”) warrants this product to the original retail 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.
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