Encore 10™ Child Booster Seat Series Number: 4900/A/2010 IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE POCKET UNDER THE BASE OF THE CHILD RESTRAINT Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No.
INDEX Page 2 3 INTRODUCTION 4 WARNINGS 6 SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS AND A GROWING CHILD 7 SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS AND THE NEXT SEAT 8 SPECIAL FEATURES 10 SUITABLE FOR USE 11 HOW TO SETUP 15 HOW TO INSTALL 16 HOW TO USE 20 HOW TO INSTALL WITH A CHILD HARNESS 31 TO REMOVE RESTRAINT FROM VEHICLE 32 CARE & MAINTENANCE 36 ACCESSORIES 38 INSTALLATION OF CAR ANCHOR FITTING 41 IN CASE OF ACCIDENT Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No.
INTRODUCTION This Booster Seat is designed for use by children from approximately 4 years of age up to approximately 8 to 10 years of age in vehicles using a lap-sash seatbelt or with a seatbelt and Child Harness. It must not be used with just a lap only seatbelt as the upper body of the child is not protected. This Booster Seat is fitted with the VERSATETHER™ catch that allows it to be used with a child harness.
• Use the restraint exactly as shown in the instructions. • Supervision of children is needed because they may be able to undo buckles and adjusters. • DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR. • Do not alter or modify this restraint. Use only recommended parts and accessories. • Repairs must only be done by the manufacturer or agent. • Do not allow the restraint to come into contact with polishes, oils, bleach and other chemicals.
• Securely stow all heavy objects, feeding bottles, cup holders, etc that could become missiles during an accident and cause injury to any occupant. • The restraint should not be purchased or sold as a second hand item. It is recommended not to use child restraints older than 10 years as the protection in an accident may be reduced. • THIS RESTRAINT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE WHERE THE ANCHORAGE STRAP MAY FALL INTO A SPLIT IN THE SEAT BACK. (E.G. HATCHBACK OR WAGON).
SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS AND A GROWING CHILD Label B Label A upper Height label will be behind the child’s neck. SMALLER CHILD TALLER CHILD From approximately 4 years of age. To approximately 8 to 10 years of age. Shoulders must not be below the Lower Shoulder Height Marker when the headrest is the lowest position. Shoulders must not be above the Upper Shoulder Height Marker when the headrest is in the highest position.
SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS AND THE NEXT SEAT IMPORTANT: Follow this advice. Label A Smaller Child - Lower Marker Label B Larger Child - Upper Marker A Child who has outgrown their child restraint with in-built harness will have their shoulders in line or above the lowest shoulder height marker (label A) of this booster seat with the headrest in the lowest position. If the child’s shoulders are below this marker the child needs to stay in their child restraint with an in-built harness.
SPECIAL FEATURES 17 18 19 20 1 Front of Vehicle 2 12 3 11 16 4 5 15 6 7 8 14 9 13 10 Encore 10™ Child Booster Series Number: Seat 4900/A/2010 11 12 Instruction book located under booster in pocket 8 Rear View of Booster Seat Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No.
SPECIAL FEATURES 1. Car's Anchor Fitting 2. Side Impact Cushion (one each side) 3. Adjustable Height Headrest 4. Car's Seatbelt 5. Adjustable Side Wings 6. Padded cover for comfort 7. Booster Seatbelt path indicator 8. Pocket 9. Cup holder (if supplied) 10. Headrest Adjustment handle 11. Sash Guide (one each side of headrest) 12. Shoulder slots for use with Child Harness 13. Instruction Book location 14. Adjustment knob for base adjusting 15. SLIDEGUARD™ Lap belt positioning Clip 16.
SUITABLE FOR USE To be used with either a lap-sash seatbelt or an add-on accessory Child Harness by children whose shoulders are above the Lower Shoulder Height Marker with head restraint in the lowest position (approximately 4 years of age) until their shoulders reach the Upper Shoulder Height Marker with head restraint in the highest position (approximately 8 to 10 years of age). Continue to use this booster seat until the child reaches this limit.
HOW TO SETUP UNFOLDING THE BOOSTER SEAT If the seat is in a folded position, grip the Booster seat back and seat base and unfold till you hear it lock into position. Check that the seat has locked into position. Seat back CAUTION: DO NOT PLACE FINGERS IN BETWEEN SEAT BACK & SEAT BASE WHEN FOLDING OR UNFOLDING. Seat base FOLDING THE BOOSTER SEAT To store the Booster seat, push to fold the seat forward. ADJUSTING THE CAR'S SEAT BACKREST The backrest pivots freely so as to match the car seat back angle.
HOW TO SETUP ADJUSTING THE HEADREST A. The headrest can be adjusted to lock into different height locations. This can be done with the child in the seat. B. Hold backrest as shown and squeeze the headrest adjustment handle at the back of the headrest with the other hand, to move the headrest up or down. A CAUTION: Keep hands away from gap at the back of the lower backrest whilst adjusting. C.
HOW TO SETUP ADJUSTING BASE EXTENSION This booster seat has a base extension which can be easily adjusted by rotating the knob. This is to accommodate the leg length of larger children. Rotate to lengthen base When should the base be extended? Extend the base so that the front edge of the base is close to the back of your child’s knees. The upper thigh section of their legs will be supported and the seating position is made more comfortable by reducing pressure points.
HOW TO SETUP ADJUSTING THE SLIDEGUARD™CLIP POSITION Adjuster The crotch strap length adjuster can be found under the seat located by opening the instruction book flap. A. Adjust the crotch straps for the SLIDEGUARD™clip to the correct length for your child. It should be kept as low as possible to keep the lap portion of the seatbelt engaged low-over the hips. Ensure the SLIDEGUARD™clip does not push into your child's thighs as this may cause discomfort. Under booster seat ALWAYS USE THIS DEVICE. B.
HOW TO INSTALL INSTALLING INTO VEHICLE A. Position the restraint in the car forward facing in the chosen seating position. Adjust the headrest to the correct height for your child (refer to page 11). Ensure the seating position has a child restraint anchorage fitting. Refer to the car owner's handbook. If no fitting is provided refer to anchor fitting information on pages 38 to 40. B.
HOW TO USE USING LAP-SASH SEATBELT WITHOUT CHILD HARNESS A. Place the restraint Forward Facing in your car, ensuring it is pushed firmly into the car seat and the backrest touches the backrest of the car seat. Sit your child on the seat. Ensure the headrest is set to the correct height for your child (See page 12). A B.
HOW TO USE C. Engage seatbelt buckle and tongue ensuring there are no twists in the belt. If the seatbelt buckle is adjustable, adjust the buckle as low as possible away from the child. Note: In some vehicles, the vehicle headrest may need to be raised or even removed to allow the booster seat to sit correctly, the vehicle headrest may also interfere with the routing of the upper anchorage strap. If removed, store the vehicle headrest in a safe place.
HOW TO USE IMPORTANT : Always ensure the seatbelt is firmly fitted to the hips and thighs and the sash belt is diagonally across the chest. The SLIDEGUARD™clip MUST always be used when the child is using the booster seat as it ensures the lap belt is correctly positioned on the child's thighs and hips. A loose or poorly positioned lap belt can allow the lap belt to ride up into the abdomen and can cause serious injuries in a crash. Do not place seatbelt sash under the arm or behind the back.
HOW TO USE Adjust headrest so it is close to the shoulders. Seatbelt across the chest and through the sash guides. Lap belt must always be firm on the thighs. The SLIDEGUARD™clip must be positioned on the lap belt so that the child cannot slump or slouch. NOTE: Seatbelt extenders should not be used if the seatbelt is not long enough to fit around the child. If a seatbelt extender is used then the seatbelt buckle must not be in contact with the child. TO REMOVE CHILD Disengage seatbelt tongue and buckle.
HOW TO INSTALL WITH A CHILD HARNESS USING WITH A CHILD HARNESS (PURCHASED SEPARATELY) This booster seat is only suitable for use with Safe-n-Sound™Protecta PLUS™Harness Series 220/2010 or Babylove EzyGo Harness™ Series BL220/2010. Refer to the instruction book supplied with the Child Harness for full details of using and installing the Child Harness.
HOW TO INSTALL WITH A CHILD HARNESS INSTALLING SAFE-N-SOUND PROTECTA PLUS™ HARNESS WITH EXTENSION STRAP INTO VEHICLE An adjustable extension strap is supplied with the Child Harness. Hook the Safe-n-Sound Protecta PLUS™ Harness clip first onto the extension strap catch, then hook the extension strap hook onto the VERSATETHER™ Catch on the Booster Seat’s upper anchorage strap as shown below. Ensure that none of the straps are twisted or catching on sharp edges.
HOW TO INSTALL WITH A CHILD HARNESS CHOOSING METHOD OF INSTALLATION The Child Harness can be installed using either of the following methods. METHOD 1 : Using a lap sash seatbelt in conjunction with Gated 3-bar Slide (provided with the Child Harness) to convert to lap belt plus upper anchorage strap. METHOD 2 : Using lap seatbelt plus upper anchorage strap. Before installing the Child Harness determine which method of installation is required and follow instructions carefully.
HOW TO INSTALL WITH A CHILD HARNESS INSTALLING CHILD HARNESS INTO SEAT A. If the seat is fitted to the car, remove it as it will be easier to fit the child's harness. Cross Strap Left hand Strap Attachment Clip Adjuster under cover B. Prepare the child harness by lengthening the child harness by pressing the adjuster button (1) and pulling the shoulder strap (2). C. Feed the left hand harness strap and attachment clip through the right hand slot of the booster seat.
HOW TO INSTALL WITH A CHILD HARNESS D. Pull the left hand Harness Strap & Hook the Attachment Clip Cross Strap through the opposite onto VERSATETHER™ shoulder slot. Make sure that the Catch Anchor Clip also feeds through to the back of the restraint. Hook the Attachment Clip onto the Harness VERSATETHER™ Catch and ensure that the straps line up to an equal length. Feed left hand Child Harness Strap & Cross Strap through left hand slot of booster seat.
HOW TO INSTALL WITH A CHILD HARNESS METHOD 1. USING LAP-SASH SEATBELT WITH THE CHILD HARNESS (Using Gated Slide provided with Child Harness.) Refer to the Child Harness instructions to fit Gated Slide and adjusting the car seatbelt. Fit the Harness as detailed on page 18. Fit Gated Slide to both lap and sash belt as shown on pages 24 & 25. Ensure the Gated Slide is positioned into the lap recess area and close to the child, but not touching the child.
HOW TO INSTALL WITH A CHILD HARNESS FITTING THE GATED SLIDE TO THE LAP-SASH SEATBELT There may be one of two types of Gated Slides available as shown below provided with the Child Harness. Only use the Gated Slide provided with the Child Harness. If curved Gated Slide, then the belt route through this can only go one way as shown. Before using the Protecta PLUS™ Harness with a LapSash Seatbelt, you need to convert the seatbelt to a Lap Seatbelt by using the Gated Slide provided.
HOW TO INSTALL WITH A CHILD HARNESS C. Repeat previous step A for the other slot in the Gated Slide. D. Feed the straps through the Gated Slide to remove any slack. This has now converted the lap-sash seatbelt so it will act like a lap only seatbelt. C Loop on top Hollow side towards child. Sash portion Hollow side towards the child Lap portion D TO ENSURE CORRECT CONVERSION OF LAP-SASH SEATBELT TO LAP SEATBELT FOLLOW THESE STEPS.
HOW TO INSTALL WITH A CHILD HARNESS USING LAP SEATBELT WITH THE CHILD HARNESS Fit the Child Harness as detailed on page 20. Thread the lap seatbelt through the Child Harness strap loops as shown right. Ensure there are no twists in the Child Harness, cross strap and seatbelt. Connect the Harness to the VERSATETHER™ Catch as detailed on page 18. A. With the child seated, place each of the Child Harness straps over each shoulder. B.
HOW TO INSTALL WITH A CHILD HARNESS D. Engage the seatbelt tongue to the buckle and adjust the seatbelt to sit firmly but comfortably around the child's pelvis. The seatbelt buckle should be located as low as possible below the child's hip. E. With the lap belt (or converted lap/sash) adjusted to be a firm fit on the child's thighs, then adjust the Child Harness to remove slack in the shoulder straps. Pull the Adjuster Strap (C) to remove slack.
HOW TO INSTALL WITH A CHILD HARNESS TO REMOVE CHILD FROM HARNESS AND SEAT Disengage seatbelt tongue and buckle, remove the lap portion of seatbelt from the SLIDEGUARD™clip (where provided) and remove Child Harness and belt from child. When Booster is not being used, secure in position, by engaging seatbelt over the booster seat or store in a safe place. Lift child harness strap over child’s head.
TO REMOVE RESTRAINT FROM VEHICLE TO REMOVE RESTRAINT FROM VEHICLE A. If a Child Harness is used, feed seatbelt out through Child Harness. B. Disconnect the attachment clip from the car whilst lifting the seat slightly to slacken the upper anchorage strap. This leaves the Child Harness fitted to the booster seat and allows the seat to be put back with no adjustment to the Child Harness if it is in the same vehicle).
CARE & MAINTENANCE REGULAR CARE OF THIS RESTRAINT: Please check the following items regularly to ensure the safety of your child: A. Check the seatbelt for fraying. B. Ensure there are no cracks in the plastic moulding. C. If any part of the restraint is cracked or broken, seek repair immediately or replace the child restraint. D. Clean the cover and the seat regularly. HOW TO CLEAN Use only mild soap and water with a moist cloth to clean all metal and plastic parts of the booster seat.
CARE & MAINTENANCE TO REMOVE COVER Remove Plastic Flaps A. Remove middle cover first by pulling out plastic flaps from both the ends of the wings (see illustration). Pull out the cover from the channel running along the edge of the wings. A Remove Plastic Flaps A Pull out cover from channel Remove elastic from behind air cushion B. To remove headrest, pull elastic from behind the air cushions and unhook the elastic from behind the red sash guides (see illustration). Peel away from headrest. C.
CARE & MAINTENANCE TO REPLACE COVER A. To replace base cover, Slide on base cover and feed through SLIDEGUARD™clip and the knob then loop elastic over the back of the base. Feed the SLIDEGUARD™clip through slot Feed the knob through slot A Hook elastic from underneath booster Replace elastic from behind air cushion A B. To replace headrest, adjust the headrest height to the highest position. Pull elastic over the air cushions and tuck behind.
Precautions to prevent reducing the safety offered by this booster seat. 1. Ensure the seatbelt is used and fitted correctly. The lap belt must be on the hips and thighs and not the abdomen and the sash belt must be diagonally across the chest and over the shoulder at all times. 2. If you are using a child harness ensure that the lap belt is firm on the child’s thighs and not on the abdomen. Do not tighten the Child Harness tether strap, just remove slack so that the lap belt is not lifted. 3.
ACCESSORIES MESSY MAT SEAT PROTECTOR (IF SUPPLIED) Place ribbed or pocket end of the Messy Mat seat protector on edge of car seat, smooth back toward seat join (’A’) and fit in any excess Messy Mat into the join of the car seat (’A’). Short Messy Mat Hook and loop attachment referred in some instruction books, are no longer required to fit this model of Messy Mat seat protector. CAUTION: The pocket is only for small, light items.
ACCESSORIES STEREO SPEAKERS (IF FITTED) 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 located on the side of the booster seat. The cable is fitted through the headrest and along the inside of the booster seat.
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.
INSTALLATION OF CAR 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 attachment bolt and fitting as shown in Fig.1. CAUTION: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN ATTACHMENT BOLT. OVERTIGHTENING MAY FRACTURE OR BREAK BOLT.
INSTALLATION OF CAR ANCHOR FITTING 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. CHILD RESTRAINTS MUST NOT BE ATTACHED TO UNSOUND METAL OR TO WOOD, OR SYNTHETIC STRUCTURES. WHEN DRILLING 9 MM HOLE DO NOT DRILL THROUGH FUEL LINES, FUEL TANKS, ELECTRICAL WIRING, OR RADIO SPEAKERS. WEBBING STRAPS MUST BE PROTECTED FROM SHARP CORNERS AND EDGES. THE ANCHOR FITTING MUST BE USED ONLY AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
IN CASE OF ACCIDENT 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.
IN CASE OF ACCIDENT 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.
NOTES Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No.
12 The Safe-n-Sound, SLIDEGUARD, Encore 10 & Protecta PLUS trademarks are the property of Britax Childcare Pty. Ltd. (Australia). The Britax trademark is the property of Britax Excelsior Limited (UK). The Babylove & EzyGo Harness trademarks are the property of Nursery Elegance Pty. Ltd. (Australia). We reserve the right to alter this product without notice. © 2012 Britax Childcare Pty. Ltd. This product is covered by Australian and overseas patent applications and registered designs. P/No.
