8400-04/04 (EN).qxd 4/9/04 2:16 PM Page 1 Instruction Manual Everest™ Booster Car Seat 33 to 100 lbs. (15 to 45 kg) WARNING Correct installation and use can be a matter of Life or Death! Read and understand these instructions before using this car seat. • Certified for use in motor vehicles. • Meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. Everest™ 8400 Series Para instrucciones en Español, llamar al: 1-800-992-6624.
8400-04/04 (EN).qxd 4/9/04 2:16 PM Page 2 1 Section 1 - Warnings WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • Failure to follow these instructions and car seat labels can result in injury or death to a child from striking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or crash. • Use only with children who weigh between 33 and 100 lbs. (15 and 45 kg) and whose height is between 33 and 57 inches (84 and 145 cm).
8400-04/04 (EN).qxd 4/9/04 2:16 PM Page 3 • To avoid injury, this restraint should be installed and adjusted by an adult. NEVER allow child to buckle themselves in this Booster Car Seat. • Discontinue use of the Booster Car Seat when the top of the child’s ears are above top of the vehicle seat back or headrest. Severe head or neck injuries could result without proper head support.
8400-04/04 (EN).qxd 4/9/04 2:16 PM Page 4 3 Section 2 - Table of Contents Section 1. Warnings...................................................................................................................................1 Section 2. Table of Contents......................................................................................................................3 Section Section Section Section Section Section Section Section 3. 4. 5. 6. Proper Use Check List.................................
8400-04/04 (EN).qxd 4/9/04 2:16 PM Page 5 Section 3 - Proper Use Check List • • Proper use is required. Read and understand instructions and car seat labels. • • • • • • Snugly adjust vehicle lap and shoulder belt around child. Lap belt MUST be under armrests. Secure child in this child restraint with a vehicle lap and shoulder belt as specified in this instruction manual. A vehicle combination lap and shoulder belt MUST be used when using Booster Car Seat.
8400-04/04 (EN).qxd 4/9/04 2:16 PM Page 6 5 Section 4 - Everest™ Booster Car Seat Parts Shoulder Belt Positioner Webbing Web Adjuster Armrest Armrest Instruction Manual Everest™ Booster Car Seat 33 to 100 lbs. (15 to 45 kg) WARNING Cup Holder Bracket (Both Sides) Correct installation and use can be a matter of Life or Death! Read and understand these instructions before using this car seat. Seat Pad • Certified for use in motor vehicles.
8400-04/04 (EN).qxd 4/9/04 2:16 PM Page 7 Section 5 - Use Recommendations Height and Weight Limits: This child restraint is designed for use only by children who weigh between 33 and 100 pounds (15 and 45 kg) and whose height is between 33 and 57 inches (84 and 145 cm).
400-04/04 (EN).qxd 4/9/04 2:16 PM Page 8 7 Section 6 - Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location 1 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) alerts vehicle owners that according to accident statistics, children up to age 12 are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions rather than the front seating positions. 2 Refer to vehicle owner’s manual for car seat installation instructions for your vehicle.
8400-04/04 (EN).qxd 4/9/04 2:16 PM Page 9 Vehicle Seat Belt Systems Design and operation of vehicle seat belt systems vary from vehicle to vehicle and from seating location to seating location in the same vehicle. Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with a child restraint. Refer to this section for information on the various types of vehicle seat belt systems.
8400-04/04 (EN).qxd 4/9/04 2:16 PM Page 10 9 Section 7 - Booster Car Seat Use For use with children who weigh between 33 and 100 lbs. (15 and 45 kg) and whose height is between 33 and 57 inches (84 and 145 cm). Securing Child With Lap And Shoulder Belt: 1 Select a vehicle seat position which has a lap and shoulder belt. 2 If adjustable, position vehicle seat back in the upright position. 3 (fig. a) Place Booster Car Seat forward-facing on vehicle seat and contacting vehicle seat back (fig. a).
8400-04/04 (EN).qxd 4/9/04 2:16 PM Page 11 7 Check fit of vehicle belts: 1 - The lap belt MUST be low on the hips contacting the thighs. - The shoulder belt MUST contact the chest and be centered on the shoulder. If the vehicle shoulder belt contacts the child’s neck or face or is off child’s shoulder, use vehicle shoulder belt adjuster to reposition shoulder belt.
8400-04/04 (EN).qxd 4/9/04 2:16 PM Page 12 11 Section 8 - Additional Information Certification This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for use in motor vehicles. Aircraft Use This restraint (Booster Car Seat) is NOT certified for aircraft use (see label on car seat). An aircraft does not have lap and shoulder belt systems required to use with Booster Car Seats. Warm Weather Car seat parts can get very hot in the sun or warm weather.
8400-04/04 (EN).qxd 4/9/04 2:16 PM Page 13 Section 9 - Registration Information Child restraints (car seats) could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall. Fill out the registration card attached to car seat and mail today or send your name, address, and the restraint’s model number and manufacturing date to: Combi USA 1962 Hwy 160 West, #100 Fort Mill, SC 29708 or call 1-800-992-6624 or fax 1-803-548-3663 or log onto www.combi-intl.
8400-04/04 (EN).qxd 4/9/04 2:16 PM Page 14 13 Section 10 - Care and Cleaning Removing Seat Pad: - Carefully slide pad up off of seat and then pull off of armrests. - Reverse above step for replacing pad. Cleaning Seat Pad: - Hand wash in cool water and mild soap. Roll in towel to remove excess water and lay flat to dry. Cleaning Shell: - Wipe with mild solution of soap and water. Avoid wetting labels. - Rinse with clean water. - Never use “household” detergents or solvents.
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8400-04/04 (EN).qxd 4/9/04 2:16 PM Page 16 Keep this instruction manual for future use. Store under seat pad. © 2004 Combi USA 8400-04/04 (EN) Combi USA • 1962 Hwy 160 West, #100 • Fort Mill, SC 29708 • Customer Service Telephone 1-800-992-6624 • Se Habla Español 1-803-548-6633 • Fax 1-803-548-3663 • www.combi-intl.com • 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.