Scan for instructions UNITY™ INFANT CARRIER Birth to 12 months (approx.) Instructions for Installation & Use Series No. 40/A/2013 Suitable for premature and low birth weight babies. Optional Installation where fitted NOTE: Style may vary from image shown. IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT BASE Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No.
QUICK SETUP WITH SEATBELT QUICK SETUP WITH SEATBELT 1 6 7 9 8 2 4 3 5 10 SEE PAGE 25 - 30 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 2 Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. 40/A/2013 SEE PAGE 25 - 30 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No.
QUICK SETUP WITH ISOFLEX™ STRAPS 1 2 3 QUICK SETUP WITH ISOFLEX™ STRAPS 10 12 13 4 5 14 6 Pull 7 8 SEE PAGE 31 - 33 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 4 Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. 40/A/2013 9 SEE PAGE 31 - 33 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No.
INTRODUCTION Suitable for low birth weight and premature infants without restrictive medical conditions. To be used only in a rearward-facing position until the infant's shoulders reach the shoulder height marker (approximately 12 months of age). Continue to use this infant restraint until the child reaches this limit. Infants are at risk of serious injury if they face forward too early. ةيدييقت ةيبط طورش نودب نيرستبملا عضرلاو ضفخنملا ةدالولا نزول بسانم.
INTRODUCTION The Infant Carrier and base is installed so that the infant is facing rearwards. This provides best position in a crash for infants. This Infant Carrier provides the ability to fit low birth weight or premature babies and has been tested with a special dummy to verify its capability.
IMPORTANT : • Use the restraint exactly as shown in the instructions. • Supervision of children is needed because they may be able to undo the buckles and adjusters. • Do not use the child restraint facing forwards. Do not use excessively upright or reclined. • Do not alter or modify this restraint. • 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.
IMPORTANT : SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS AND A GROWING CHILD IF THE BASE IS ONLY FOR INSTALLATION WITH SEATBELT: • TO BE USED WITH LAP-SASH OR LAP ONLY SEATBELTS IN THE BACK OF MOST CARS WITH FORWARD FACING SEATS. NEW BABY • Without ISOFIX compatible connectors; this child restraint is not approved for use with any connectors that connect to the car's ISOFIX low anchorages. Maximum Shoulder Height Marker Shoulders below the Shoulder Height Marker.
SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS AND A GROWING CHILD SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS AND THE NEXT STEP Shoulder height markers are provided on this restraint for a visual indication that the child is safe to ride in this restraint. Next type of restraint that can be used in the car for your child. IMPORTANT: Follow this advice. DO NOT MOVE TO THE NEXT RESTRAINT UNTIL THE BABY'S SHOULDER'S REACH THE SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKER. When the baby's shoulders reach this marker, the child is now too big for the Infant Carrier.
SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURES INFANT CARRIER SEATBELT VERSION 23 24 11 22 1 2 Harness Tongues 8 Harness Buckle 9 7 6 1. Padded Insert (style may vary) 5. Harness adjustment strap hook (disconnected) 6. Harness adjustment strap 7. Cover 8. Harness Tongues and Buckle (Red button) 9. Shoulder Pads (if fitted) 16 Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. 40/A/2013 14 19 4 15 16 18 17 2. Shoulder Height marker 4. Harness Adjuster (under flap) 13 20 5 3.
SUITABLE FOR USE SPECIAL FEATURES ISOFIX COMPATIBLE To be used only in a rearward-facing position for an infant until their shoulder’s reach the shoulder height marker (approximately 12 months of age). ISOFLEX™ Connectors are flexible attachment connectors for use in a vehicle with ISOFIX low anchorages. Continue to use this infant restraint until child reaches this limit. (WITH OPTIONAL ISOFLEX™CONNECTORS) 26 Infants are at risk of serious injury if they face forward too early.
SUITABLE FOR USE USING THE INFANT CARRIER REMOVING INFANT CARRIER FROM BASE THE TETHER STRAP MUST ALWAYS BE FITTED WHEN THE CHILD RESTRAINT IS USED IN A VEHICLE. Do not use the restraint without the top tether strap correctly attached. The top tether strap must be attached to an anchorage point using an extension strap if necessary. The Infant Carrier may just touch the front seat, but must not in such a way that the installation angle is affected. A. Grasp the handle with one hand.
USING THE INFANT CARRIER USING THE INFANT CARRIER ADJUSTMENT OF HANDLE POSITION WITH BRITAX CLICK & GO™ ADAPTOR A ADJUSTMENT OF HANDLE POSITION A. Squeeze the carry handle release latch on each side of the handle and rotate to the first position-“rocking position” 2 . The Unity™ Travel System Infant Carrier features a sturdy carry handle which can be used in conjunction with the curved base to convert it to a rocker.
USING THE INFANT CARRIER INSTALLING THE BASE TO FIT AND USE THE CANOPY INSTALL INTO VEHICLE A. With the viewing window flap on the outside, grasp the Canopy ensuring the two plastic frame sections at both sides are aligned. Remove all packaging from the Infant Carrier. Remove the ISOFIT insertion guides (page 18, Ref 31) from the supplied location and store safely for further use. B. Push the two plastic frame sections at both sides onto the Infant Carrier at the inside of the handle pivot.
HOW TO INSTALL BASE USING LAP SASH SEATBELT Always leave a rearward slope angle of approximately 10° to 15° A. Place the base into the car in the selected seating position with the Stabilising bar against the vehicles seat back as shown. Confirm the base angle as desired, otherwise adjust as shown on page 25 to 26.
SEATBELT REARWARD FACING C. Engage the seat belt tongue to the buckle. Push downwards and rearward on the restraint base to compress it into the vehicle seat. Whilst compressed in the seat, pull on the lap belt to remove slack. HOW TO INSTALL - TOP TETHER STRAP Belt Guide Hooks Pull Sash portion of seatbelt to remove slack F. Connect the top tether strap attachment clip to the anchor fitting in the car as detailed on page 29. Install top tether strap to the Infant Carrier as shown on page 29. A.
TOP TETHER REARWARD FACING IMPORTANT : The Top tether strap must be fitted at all times when the baby is in the car when using either the seatbelt or the ISOFLEX connectors. Always secure the loose end of the top tether strap to prevent it hanging out of the car or being accessible by the child. WHAT ARE ISOFIX LOW ANCHORAGES IN A VEHICLE? ISOFIX low anchorages are fixed, standardised anchoring points for securely installing an ISOFIX compatible child restraint in a vehicle with ISOFIX low anchorages.
ISOFLEX REARWARD FACING HOW TO INSTALL THE BASE WITH ISOFLEX™ CONNECTORS C. Remove ISOFLEX connectors from the stored location underneath the base by pressing the red button to release them. Storage under base G. Feed the ISOFLEX connector straps under the belt guide hooks as shown on Fig.2. Ensure the straps are not twisted. H. Push downwards and rearward on the restraint base to compress it into the vehicle seat.
INFANT CARRIER SETUP HARNESS FEATURES B. Adjust connecter strap to allow the connector to engage the storage bars on the base underside. Wrap the strap as shown by crossing them on the underside Remove the slack but do not tighten. The tension indicators should not turn green. Press adjuster and lengthen ISOFLEX strap to required length for storage.
INFANT CARRIER SETUP LAP STRAP The Infant Carrier is fitted with two lap strap positions. Correct location of lap strap will assist to correctly and securely position the infant in Infant Carrier. The Infant Carrier comes supplied with the lap straps for an average birth weight baby (out lap slots). NOTE: As a low birth weight baby grows the lap strap will need to be moved to the outer slot.
INFANT CARRIER SETUP ADJUSTING THE SHOULDER STRAPS INFANT CARRIER SETUP ALWAYS OVER THE BAR This section covers the setting up of the harness to fit the infant. Fitting the harness is not required. Securing of the infant is covered later in the instructions. Remove infant from the infant carrier prior to making adjustments. A. At the rear of the Infant Carrier, remove one of the harness shoulder straps from metal strap connector by slipping strap through open slot.
HOW TO USE INFANT CARRIER SETUP PLACING INFANT IN CARRIER E. The Infant Carrier is fitted with four shoulder strap positions. As the baby grows, the shoulder straps must be moved to higher slots. F. It is better to change one strap at a time so that the other strap will be a guide for re-assembly. The shoulder straps must be in the slots which are nearest to the child’s shoulders, but not lower than the child’s shoulders.
HOW TO USE B. Place the two harness tongues into the Buckle Tongue Holder (if fitted). Move the harness buckle towards the harness adjuster for easier fitment next time you put the infant in the carrier. HOW TO USE D. Place each arm through each shoulder strap of the harness. Position the buckle of the crotch strap as shown right. Buckle Tongue Holder (if fitted) C. Place baby into Infant Carrier lying on its back so that the buckle is between the baby’s legs. Ensure that baby’s arms and legs are free.
HOW TO USE HOW TO USE C. Ensure slack is removed from the lap straps by pulling the shoulder harness straps through the buckle tongues, then pull the Harness Adjustment Strap to take up the slack in the harness, adjusting to a firm but comfortable fit. Make sure that the baby’s arms and Pull Harness Straps legs are free and the crotch through the buckle in strap is between the legs. direction of arrows Check that the slack in straps is minimal.
HOW TO USE HOW TO USE REMOVING BABY & INFANT CARRIER FROM BASE REMOVING BABY FROM INFANT CARRIER A. Loosen the top tether strap. Ensure that the adjuster does not fall on the baby. A. Rotate the carry handle to the "non-rocking position" and ensure the Canopy is fully open. B. Remove the top tether strap from the tether strap guides on the Infant Carrier. C. Place top tether strap between the stabilising bar and the car seat back so that it will not fall behind the seat or get trapped in the door.
HOW TO INSTALL IN AN AIRCRAFT HOW TO INSTALL IN AN AIRCRAFT HOW TO INSTALL USING AIRCRAFT LAP BELT The Infant Carrier without base is suitable for use on aircraft. The Infant Carrier may not fit in smaller aircraft. shown, ensuring that lap part is below the hook as shown, on each side. Engage lap belt buckle and tongue.
HOW TO INSTALL IN AN AIRCRAFT The infant carrier base may be included with 'checked in' luggage (for use after flight). Aircraft label is located on the underneath of the infant carrier. It demonstrates suitability for use on aircraft. CARE & MAINTENANCE REGULAR CARE OF THIS RESTRAINT: Please check the following items regularly to ensure the safety of your child: A. Check the webbing straps for fraying, AIRCRAFT USE B. Check there are no cracks in moulding, C.
CARE & MAINTENANCE CARE & MAINTENANCE BUCKLE OPERATION To ensure the buckle remains operational the inside of the buckle must be kept free of liquids, sand, dirt, fluff, food or similar substances. If the buckle is not operating or you do not hear a strong audible click when second tongue is inserted then the buckle needs to be washed or replaced. The buckle is fully engaged when both tongues are inserted . Contact Customer Service for assistance.
CARE & MAINTENANCE CARE & MAINTENANCE TO REMOVE THE COVER TO REPLACE THE COVER A. Remove the Canopy (see page 24) and Baby insert pad (if supplied) as described on page 38. Unclip the two infant carrier cover straps which are secured by plastic hooks under the handle attachment point. A. Place the cover over the infant carrier ensuring all slots in cover line up with slots in infant carrier. B.
ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES Use of aftermarket accessories, that is, accessories not provided with this child restraint can reduce the safety of the child restraint and may cause injury or death. Always follow the instructions covering the use of accessories in this section or the instructions provided with accessory.
INSTALLATION OF CAR'S UPPER ANCHORAGE POINT INSTALLATION OF CAR'S UPPER ANCHORAGE POINT Extension Strap distance to be measured. Length 300mm (Use Safe-n-Sound part 0035 or equivalent). Length 600mm (Use Safe-n-Sound part 0036 or equivalent). Available from all major child restraint retailers. 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.
INSTALLATION OF CAR'S UPPER ANCHORAGE POINT IF THE CAR IS FITTED WITH CHILD RESTRAINT UPPER ANCHORAGE POINT Locate the upper anchorage point behind the rear seating position. (Consult the car owners handbook for the location of the upper anchorage point). The upper 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.
INSTALLATION OF CAR'S UPPER ANCHORAGE POINT 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.
ALTERNATIVE INSTALLATION IF SEATBELT LOOSENS TRAVEL SYSTEM D. Feed the straps through the Gated 3-Bar Slide to remove any slack. When fitting the Curved Gated Slide, the seat belt route can only go one way, as shown above. Use this seat belt configuration to install the child restraint according to the instructions on pages 27 to 28. Remove any slack in the lap belt to ensure the base is held firmly against the seat back. This may require adjustment of the strap through the gated 3-bar slide.
TRAVEL SYSTEM TRAVEL SYSTEM INTEGRAL LATCH INTEGRAL LATCH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PREPARING THE INFANT CARRIER - LATCH METHOD INSTALLING THE INFANT CARRIER INTO THE STROLLER LATCH METHOD A. Remove baby from Infant Carrier. You may need to remove the Britax Click & Go™ Adaptors (see page 72) to enable fitment on some strollers. B. Rotate handle into "carry position" 1 then lift the release catch with the other hand. C.
TRAVEL SYSTEM TRAVEL SYSTEM INTEGRAL LATCH BRITAX CLICK & GO™ADAPTOR D. Then lower the foot end of the Infant Carrier until it rests on the seating surface of the stroller. ATTACHING THE INFANT CARRIER TO THE STROLLER FRAME E. Rotate the Infant Carrier handle down if required, then check the Infant Carrier is securely fixed to the stroller before use. If the Infant Carrier is fitted with Britax Click & Go™Adaptor, then fit as follows: IMPORTANT : F.
TRAVEL SYSTEM TRAVEL SYSTEM BRITAX CLICK & GO™ADAPTOR A. To release, use both hands to pull the left and right trigger of the Click & Go™adapter on your Infant Carrier upwards and de-latch the Infant Carrier away from the stroller frame. B. Lift and remove the Infant Carrier away from the frame. C. Remove the Infant Carrier before folding the stroller frame. BRITAX CLICK & GO™ADAPTOR A TO RELEASE INFANT CARRIER FROM STROLLER WITH BRITAX CLICK & GO™ADAPTOR A.
TRAVEL SYSTEM BRITAX CLICK & GO™ADAPTOR HOW TO REMOVE THE BRITAX CLICK & GO™ADAPTOR To remove the Britax Click & Go™ Adaptor, ensure handle is in “rocking position” 2 . Cover removal is not necessary. TRAVEL SYSTEM BRITAX CLICK & GO™ADAPTOR HOW TO REPLACE THE BRITAX CLICK & GO™ADAPTOR Unhook elastic underneath the adaptor A. Unclip the two infant carrier cover elastic straps which are secured by a plastic hook under the handle pivot. A.
TRAVEL SYSTEM TRAVELLING TIPS BRITAX CLICK & GO™ADAPTOR E. Now replace the trim pull elastic underneath the adaptor and hook. Place elastic in groove shown below. Hook elastic behind the adaptor and place in groove loop hook SAFETY 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.
IN CASE OF CRASH IN CASE OF CRASH 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.
NOTES THIS RESTRAINT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE WHERE THE ANCHORAGE STRAP MAY FALL INTO THE SPLIT IN THE SEAT BACK (E.G. HATCHBACK OR STATION WAGON). The child should not sit forward facing until the child’s neck muscles are able to support their head. VERY IMPORTANT: Only use this child restraint with the cover supplied or a manufacturer-authorised replacement cover with identical shoulder height markers. For top tether straps: Straps may be damaged by unsecured cargo in a collision.
25 The Safe-n-Sound, Unity and ISOFLEX trademark is the property of Britax Childcare Pty. Ltd. (Australia). The BRITAX and Click & Go trademark are the property of Britax Childcare Holdings Ltd, UK. We reserve the right to alter this product without notice. © 2002-2014 Britax Childcare Pty. Ltd. Patent Pending. Part No.2201514/B Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No.
