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P2219_R03.qxd 8/18/2004 11:04 AM Page 2 Table of Contents Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Child Restraint Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Vehicle Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Vehicle Seating Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
P2219_R03.qxd 8/18/2004 11:04 AM Page 4 • Use only with children who weigh between 22 and 80 pounds (10 and 36 kg) and whose height is 53 inches (134 cm) or less. • Snugly adjust the belts provided with this child restraint around your child. A snug strap should not allow any slack. It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging. It does not press on the child’s flesh or push the child’s body into an unnatural position.
P2219_R03.qxd 8/18/2004 11:04 AM Page 6 Safety Information Safety Information • This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards. This Restraint is Not Certified for Use in Aircraft. • Fill out the registration card and mail it in today! Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall. Send your name, address, and the restraint's model number and manufacturing date to Britax Child Safety, Inc.
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P2219_R03.qxd 8/18/2004 11:04 AM Page 10 Vehicle Safety Belts NOTE: The information in this section only applies to installation with vehicle seat belts. IMPORTANT: Some vehicles have no seating positions which are compatible with this child restraint, or any other child restraint. If in doubt, contact your vehicle manufacturer for assistance. The following types of vehicle seat belts are not compatible with this child restraint: Front vehicle belts with top or bottom anchorage points in the door.
P2219_R03.qxd 8/18/2004 11:04 AM Page 12 Installation Installation LATCH Installation Figure A illustrates a typical LATCH installation. 1 Verify that your vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchors. • If LATCH anchors are not installed, you must use standard vehicle belt installation methods. 2 Insert recline bar into holes on rear of restraint (see page 20). 3 If stored, remove LATCH connectors from storage pouches on rear of cover.
P2219_R03.qxd 8/18/2004 11:04 AM Page 14 Installation Installation Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation Long Route A B C 12 Figure A illustrates a typical long route lapshoulder belt installation. WARNING: • Do not install this restraint using a nonlocking ELR vehicle belt, unless a locking clip is used. Refer to the vehicle owner's manual for instructions on correct use of vehicle belts with child restraints. 1 Insert recline bar into holes on rear of restraint (see page 20).
P2219_R03.qxd 8/18/2004 11:04 AM Page 16 Installation Installation Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation Short Route A B C 14 Figure A illustrates a typical short route lap-shoulder belt installation. WARNING: • Always use the Versa-Tether® when installing restraint using the short vehicle belt route (see pages 18–19). • Do not install this restraint using a non-locking ELR vehicle belt, unless a locking clip is used.
P2219_R03.qxd 8/18/2004 11:05 AM Page 18 Installation Installation Lap Belt Installation Short Route A B Figure A illustrates a typical short route lap belt installation. WARNING: • Always use recline bar when installing restraint in vehicle using short route with vehicle lap belt. • Do not install this restraint using a non-locking ELR vehicle belt, unless a belt shortening clip is used. Refer to the vehicle owner's manual for instructions on correct use of vehicle belts with child restraints.
P2219_R03.qxd 8/18/2004 11:05 AM Page 20 Versa-Tether® Versa-Tether® WARNING: ATTACH THE VERSA-TETHER ONLY TO TETHER ANCHORS IDENTIFIED BY YOUR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER AS TETHER ANCHORAGE POINTS. USE OF OTHER LOCATIONS IS NOT APPROVED OR PERMITTED. • ALWAYS USE THE VERSA-TETHER FOR CHILDREN WEIGHING MORE THAN 50 POUNDS (22.6 KG). • Britax® recommends that the tether be used at all times. Using the tether will improve the stability of your child restraint and reduce the risk of injury.
P2219_R03.qxd 8/18/2004 11:05 AM Page 22 Using Restraint Features Using Restraint Features Recline Bar Using the Buckle THE RECLINE BAR MUST BE INSTALLED BEFORE USING THIS RESTRAINT UNLESS THE TETHER IS USED. Insert recline bar into the holes in lower rear of restraint prior to installation in vehicle (Fig. A). IMPORTANT: The bottom of the restraint A should be flat on the vehicle seat when installed. Fastening the Buckle 1 Hold the buckle with one hand.
P2219_R03.qxd 8/18/2004 11:05 AM Page 24 Securing Your Child Securing Your Child Once the child restraint has been installed in the vehicle, follow these instructions to secure your child in the child restraint. IMPORTANT: Before securing your child in the restraint, always check the adjuster area for debris (e.g. food, coins, toys, etc.). If debris is present, it must be removed to prevent interference with the adjuster mechanism.
P2219_R03.qxd 8/18/2004 11:05 AM Page 26 Harness Height Adjustment Harness Height Adjustment Checking Harness Height: 1 Place child in restraint, then secure harness (see pages 22–23). 2 Observe where the shoulder harness is positioned on your child. • Harness straps should be located in the nearest slot at or above the child’s shoulder. 3 If harness height is okay, continue using child restraint without adjustment. If harness height requires adjustment, refer to Harness Height Adjustment below.
P2219_R03.qxd 8/18/2004 11:05 AM Page 28 Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Cover Removal 1 Loosen the harness, by lifting the harness release lever while pulling the shoulder straps forward as far as possible. 2 Unhook the shoulder straps from the yoke, on the rear of child restraint. 3 Pull upper harness straps through the shell and cover, to the front of the restraint. 4 Remove the belly pad from the buckle. 5 Gently remove the upper portion of the cover.
P2219_R03.qxd 8/18/2004 11:05 AM Page 30 Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Buckle Removal Cleaning the Buckle 1 Locate the metal buckle strap retainer on bottom of the restraint. 2 Pull retainer away from child restraint to loosen. A 3 Turn the retainer so that the short side will go through the slot in the restraint shell (Fig. A). 4 Push the retainer through slots in the shell and cover, to the front of the restraint.
P2219_R03.qxd 8/18/2004 11:05 AM Page 32 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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