Infant Car Seat + Base Manual
Before You Begin Welcome! Your Child’s Safety Depends On You Securing Your Child 4 9 12 15 16 18 19 26 30 37 43 44 64 66 Traveling with Your Orbit Infant System Using in the Aircraft 72 80 Maintaining Your Orbit Infant System Using the Infant Car Seat with the Base Docking the Infant Car Seat into the Base Rotating & Removing the Infant Car Seat Using the Soft Carrier Handle Positioning the Sunshade Traveling with Your Infant Car Seat Installing the Base Choosing Where to Install the Base Install
Welcome! Your Child’s Safety Depends on You 4 9 Terms You Need to Know: Base SmartHub™ Welcome to the Orbit Baby family! Level Indicator Congratulations on the purchase of your Orbit Infant System. Please take the time to read through this instruction manual carefully and make sure anyone else using the Orbit Infant System reads it carefully as well. The Orbit Infant System only offers safety when it is used in accordance with these instructions.
Terms You Need to Know: Infant Car Seat Side Handles Release Levers Terms You Need to Know: LATCH Lower LATCH Anchors (locations identified by symbols) 7 Before You Begin Before You Begin 6 Restraint Harness Hub Locks 6 7
8 9 Terms You Needs to Know: Vehicle Seat Belts Your Child’s Safety Depends On You Shoulder-Lap Vehicle Seat Belts Vehicle Seat Crease 1. Choose a suitable location in your vehicle. An important overview on what makes a seating location safe is in the “Be Safe” sections of this manual. Some seating locations, such as those equipped with air bags, may not be safe locations for this Infant Car Seat and Base.
10 11 Your Child’s Safety Depends On You cont’d Your Child’s Safety Depends On You cont’d 3. Properly dock the Infant Car Seat into the Base. The sections in “Use the Infant Car Seat with the Base” provide you with detailed instructions for this step. 5. Properly secure your child in the Infant Car Seat. The sections in “Secure Your Child” also provide you with instructions for this step. 6. Ensure that both the Base and Infant Car Seat are level once installed.
13 12 ! WARNING 12 15 16 18 19 ! Be Safe Death or Serious Injury can occur 12 FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND THE PRODUCT LABELS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOUR CHILD. DO NOT let others install or use the Infant Car Seat and Base without reading all the instructions first. Keep this instruction manual for future use in the pocket in the rear cover flap of your Infant Car Seat.
! SUFFOCATION HAZARD: The Infant Car Seat can roll over on soft surfaces and suffocate your child. Never place Infant Car Seat on beds, sofas or other soft surfaces. FALL HAZARD: A child’s movement can slide or move the Infant Car Seat. Never place the Infant Car Seat near edges of countertops, tables or other elevated surfaces. Never place the Infant Car Seat on top of a shopping cart or use with any strollers other than those approved for use by Orbit Baby.
17 16 Safety Expiration Date Safety Expiration Date DO NOT use the Infant Car Seat and Base after the Safety Expiration date, which can be found on the Product Information Label. Base - ORB 802000 Serial number: Manufacture date: Safety Expiration date: For your convenience, a place is provided to copy this information here.
Registering Your Orbit Infant System Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in the event of a product recall. There are several ways to do so. First, find the serial numbers and model information on both your Infant Car Seat and Base. Then, copy this information onto the prepaid registration card provided and mail it today. Be Safe Or send this information, along with your name and address to: Orbit Baby, Inc. 8445 Central Ave.
21 Your Vehicle Restraint Options cont’d Your Vehicle Restraint Options cont’d This section helps you identify LATCH and various vehicle seat belt types. More than one type may be located in your vehicle and the installation instructions vary according to the type of vehicle restraint is being used. Vehicle Seat Belts Overview LATCH Overview Starting with the 2003 model year, all vehicles are required to have one or more seating positions with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children).
23 22 Be Safe B C Your Vehicle Restraint Options cont’d The following types of vehicle seat belts are NOT compatible with the Infant Car Seat and Orbit Base: are no acceptable vehicle belt systems in your vehicle, contact the vehicle manufacturer for options.
24 25 Terms You Need to Know: Base 26 30 37 43 44 Base Upright Belt Path Lock-off Clamp Belt Guides LATCH Connectors Level Indicator Installing the Base Installing the Base Install the Base Choosing Where to Install the Base Installing the Base: With LATCH Installing the Base: With Vehicle Seat Belts Removing the Base Need Help Securing Your Infant Car Seat and Base? SmartHub Rotation Indicators StrongArm Knob 24 25
26 27 WARNING Installing the Base ! ! Improper placement of Base and Infant Car Seat increases the risk of serious injury and death Some vehicles do not have any seating locations where a child restraint system can be installed safely. If you are unsure where to place the Base, refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for specific instructions about seating locations that are safe for child restraints. NEVER secure the Base in a seating location with a front airbag.
28 29 cont’d Installing the Base Choose a seating location in your vehicle that has acceptable LATCH anchors or vehicle seat belts that are safe to use (Refer to “Your Vehicle Restraint Options”). Seat geometry and vehicle seat belt geometry may also affect how securely the Base and Infant Car Seat can be installed. According to crash statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in rear vehicle seating locations, rather than front seating locations.
30 31 WARNING Installing the Base ! ! Improper placement of Base and Infant Car Seat increases the risk of serious injury and death See your Vehicle Owner’s manual regarding exact requirements for using LATCH anchors with this child restraint system. If you are unsure how to identify or use the LATCH system, contact the vehicle manufacturer. Do not use LATCH anchors to install the Base in the center rear seat unless the vehicle owner’s manual specifically indicates it is allowed.
32 33 B 3. Free the LATCH Connectors from their storage locations by pressing the red buttons and pulling them upwards at the same time. For ease of installation, extend the LATCH Belt to its maximum length by pressing the grey tab on the adjuster and pulling on the belt (Photo B). 6. Place the Base in the vehicle seat (Photo E), making sure the areas under and behind the Base are clear of obstructions. 4. Position the LATCH Belt through the Belt Guides as shown (Photo C).
34 35 H When using the LATCH system, the Orbit Base uses only the lower anchors. 9. Pull on each LATCH Connector to be sure it is locked onto the anchor (Photo G). 10.Pull each LATCH Belt loop tight to remove the slack and make sure the Base is not loose (Photo H). 11.Turn the StrongArm Knob at the I As you’re turning the Knob, the StrongArm mechanism is amplifying your strength and tightening the Base into the car.
M Installing the Base: With LATCH cont’d - Install the Base - - (Photo M), and repeat Steps 2 to 13. The towel should be compressed as the StrongArm tightens the Base into place. Try installing the Base in a different seating position. Contact your vehicle dealer for assistance and possible LATCH modification parts. Seek assistance from one of the resources in the “Need Help Securing Your Infant Car Seat and Base?” section (page 44). The Base must be properly level for the Infant Car Seat to be safe.
38 39 Install the Base 4. Place the Base in the vehicle seat (Photo P), making sure the areas under and behind the Base are clear of obstructions. Q If using a shoulder-lap vehicle belt to secure the Base, continue to Step 6. If using a lap-only vehicle belt, skip to Step 7. R 38 5. If the vehicle seat back is adjustable, lock the vehicle seat back into the upright position. 6.
40 41 W 8. Turn the StrongArm Knob at the front of the Base clockwise. (Photo X) X 40 Belt Path and across the open Lock-Off Clamp. - Pull on the lap-only vehicle seat belt to tighten it along the Belt Path (Photo V). - Secure the Lock-Off Clamp firmly upon both portions of the lap-only vehicle seat belt (Photo W). Continue on to Step # 8. 9.
42 43 (Photo BB), and repeat Steps 2 to 10. The towel should be compressed as the StrongArm tightens the Base into place. - Try installing the Base in a different seating position. - Contact your vehicle dealer for assistance and possible vehicle seat belt modification parts. - Seek assistance from one of the resources in the “Need Help Securing Your Infant Car Seat and Base?” section (page 44). The Base must be properly level for the Infant Car Seat to be safe.
Need Help Securing Your Infant Car Seat and Base? The following sources can be of assistance in checking whether your child restraint system is properly installed: - Your vehicle dealer may help you locate a child safety seat inspection station in your area. Installing the Base - Call 1-866-SEAT CHECK (1-866-732-8243). 44 - Visit www.nhtsa.dot.gov and select “Child Seat Inspections”. - Visit www.seatcheck.org. - Contact a certified child passenger safety technician in your area.
Install theSeat Base Using the Infant Car with the Base A 46 Docking the Infant Car Seat 47 Docking the Infant Car Seat cont’d WARNING 1. Make sure the top of the Base and SmartHub are clear of objects before docking the Infant Car Seat. Never operate your vehicle unless the Infant Car Seat is LOCKED in the rear-facing position. Check both Rotation Indicators on the Base. If either Rotation Indicator is red, the Infant Car Seat is not safely locked.
48 49 48 F When locked into the rear-facing position, make sure the Infant Car Seat does not touch the back of the seat in front of it (Photo E). 4. CHECK the locked position by looking at the Rotation Indicators on the Base: if they are fully red, then redock the Infant Car Seat (Photo F). If the Rotation Indicators show red with every docking attempt, do not use the Infant Car Seat or Base, and contact Orbit Baby. G 5.
50 51 Your Child Terms You Need to Know: Infant Car Seat 52 56 58 Shoulder Strap Slots Shoulder Pads Restraint Harness Chest Clip Securing Install the Your Base Child Securing Install the Your Base Child Secure 10to Your Sizing the Restraint Harness Child Using the Infant Insert Buckling the Restraint Harness Buckle Buckle Pad Adjuster Strap 50 51
Sizing the Restraint Harness to Your Child WARNING Securing Install the Your Base Child ! ! Death or Serious Injury can occur Failure to properly fit the Restraint Harness for your child’s size increases the risk of serious injury or death in the event of a sharp turn, sudden stop or crash. The Restraint Harness must be properly adjusted to fit your child according to the following instructions.
Securing Install the Your Base Child D E F Sizing the Restraint Harness to Your Child cont’d Sizing the Restraint Harness to Your Child cont’d 2. Move the shoulder straps, if needed, to the correct slots: is threaded into slots at the same height and that neither shoulder strap is twisted (Photo G). a. Find the Adjuster Strap Lock under the Upholstery flap at the front of the seat. Pull on the shoulder straps while pressing down on the Adjuster Strap Lock to loosen the straps (Photo D). e.
Using the Infant Insert Some smaller infants may need the extra support from the Infant Insert to keep their head and body in a comfortable position. 4. CHECK that the Infant Insert does not interfere with a snug fit of the Restraint Harness against your child’s shoulders once secured. 1. The Infant Insert has two slots to allow the Restraint Harness shoulder straps to pass through. Some infants may need the extra support from the Infant Insert to keep their head and body in a comfortable position.
L Buckling the Restraint Harness Securing Install the Your Base Child 1. Open the Restraint Harness by squeezing both sides of the Chest Clip as shown (Photo L). M 2. Unbuckle the Restraint Harness by pushing the red button on the Buckle. 3. Place your child into the Infant Car Seat, making sure both back and rump are fully supported by the seating surfaces. N 4. Position the Restraint Harness around the child. 5. Make sure the Buckle Pad is between the child and the Buckle. 6.
60 61 S 10. Slowly pull the Adjuster Strap to snugly adjust the Restraint Harness onto the child (Photo R). To remove your child from the Infant Car Seat: 11. CLICK the Chest Clip pieces together and position the Chest Clip at armpit level, as shown (Photo S). 12. CHECK again that the Restraint Harness straps are not twisted. T 60 Buckling the Restraint Harness cont’d 13. CHECK that the Restraint Harness is snug on shoulder and thighs.
62 63 Carry Use the Infant Using theand Soft Carrier Handle 10 Using the Sunshade Car Seat Terms You Need to Know: Infant Car Seat 64 66 62 D-ring Soft Carrier Handle Sunshade Paparazzi Shield™ Sunshade Extension Carrying and Using Infant Car Seat Install thethe Base Install the Base Carrying and Using the Infant Car Seat Soft Carrier Handle Grip 63
Using the Soft Carrier Handle Install the Base Carrying and Using the Infant Car Seat WARNING 64 ! ! Death or Serious Injury can occur 10 Always secure the Soft Carrier Handle Grip in place before carrying the Infant Car Seat 65 Using the Soft Carrier Handle cont’d To carry the Infant Car Seat: 1. Raise the Soft Carrier Handle (Photo A). FALL HAZARD: ALWAYS secure your infant with the Restraint Harness straps. 2. Insert the hook and loop fastener through the D-ring on the Soft Carrier Handle Grip.
Using the Sunshade Install the Base Carrying and Using the Infant Car Seat WARNING 66 ! ! Death or Serious Injury can occur 10 For safety, lower the Sunshade when the Infant Car Seat is docked in your vehicle. CRUSHING HAZARD: Never put objects on top of the Sunshade. The weight of objects may cause the Sunshade to collapse. FALL HAZARD: Never carry the Infant Car Seat by grasping the Sunshade.
68 69 H 3. Snap each corner to the Upholstery to secure the Sunshade Extension into place. To avoid choking or entanglement, stow the Sunshade Extension back into its pocket when not in use. The Sunshade is removeable for spot cleaning: 1. Un-snap the two fasteners at the edge of the Sunshade (Photo G). I 2. Un-zip the Sunshade from around the front plastic support strip, which remains attached to the Infant Car Seat (Photo H). 3.
70 71 72 79 Terms You Need to Know: Infant Car Seat Side Handles Belt Clip Traveling with Your Infant Car Seat Traveling with Your Infant Car Seat Traveling with Your Orbit Infant System Using in the Aircraft Bottom Edge 70 71
Traveling with Your Orbit Infant System Traveling with Your Infant Car Seat WARNING ! ! Improper placement of the Infant Car Seat increases the risk of serious injury and death The Infant Car Seat, on its own, can fit securely in most vehicles using existing vehicle seat belts. However, some vehicle belt systems are not acceptable to use with any child restraint systems.
74 75 If using a lap-only vehicle seat belt, skip to Step # 10. D E Shoulder-Lap Vehicle Seat Belt Routing: 4. While pressing down upon the Infant Car Seat, pull on the shoulder-lap belt to tighten it around the child restraint (Photo C). To mark their position, hold the shoulder and lap straps together near the Belt Clip (Photo D) and unbuckle the vehicle seat belt. 5. While holding the two vehicle seat belt straps together, slip them together into the Belt Clip. (Photo E).
76 77 76 J To tighten further, unbuckle the vehicle seat belt, remove from the Belt Clips, shorten the length of vehicle lap belt slightly and repeat steps # 4 - 9. Lap-Only Vehicle Seat Belt Routing: 10. While pressing down upon the Infant Car Seat, pull on the extender strap (if available) to tighten the lap-only belt on the Infant Car Seat (Photo I). Mark the length of the lap-only belt by holding both portions of the strap together near the Belt Clip (Photo J) and unbuckle the vehicle seat belt.
N Traveling with Your Orbit Infant System cont’d Traveling with Your Infant Car Seat towel to make the Infant Car Seat level. (Photo M). 78 15. CHECK the security of the installation by pulling the Infant Car Seat in several directions (Photo N). It should not move more than 1” in any direction, otherwise additional vehicle seat belt tightening may be needed.
Install Base Maintaining Your the Orbit Infant System 10 Cleaning Limited Customer Warranty 80 Terms You Need to Know: Base 83 90 Rotational Check Mechanism SmartHub™ Skins 81 Maintaining Yourthe Orbit Infant System Install Base 80 81
82 83 Terms You Need to Know: Infant Car Seat Cleaning Install Base Maintaining Your the Orbit Infant System Sunshade Shoulder Strap Slots The Upholstery, Shoulder Pads, and Infant Insert can be machine washed for cleaning. These items can be easily removed while the Harness Restraint stays in place. Replace the Upholstery and Shoulder Pads once cleaned and dried completely, DO NOT use the Infant Car Seat without them.
84 85 B C Cleaning cont’d To remove the Upholstery: 1. Free the top and bottom edges of the Upholstery from the Infant Car Seat by unhooking each of the corners near the Carry Handles (Photo A). 2. Unbuckle the Restraint Harness. Open the Center Panel by pulling apart the hook and loop fasteners (Photo B). Pass the shoulder straps through the Center Panel. 3. Detach the Adjuster Strap from the Upholstery (Photo C). 4. Release the fasteners holding the Sunshade to the Upholstery. 5.
86 87 H I Cleaning cont’d the corresponding slots in the Upholstery (Photo F). 4. Thread the lap portion of the straps through the slot at the bottom of the Center Panel (Photo G). Make sure the straps can move freely through the slots without any interference from the hook and loop fasteners. 5. Push the Buckle through the slot in the Upholstery (Photo H). DO NOT thread the Buckle through the square hole. 6.
88 89 Metal and Plastic Parts Metal and plastic parts on the Infant Car Seat and Base may be wiped clean with a mild soap and water solution. Do not use household detergents, such as bleach or abrasive agents. These detergents can weaken plastic parts. Restraint Harness, Straps and Belts The Restraint Harness and other Straps and Belts may be spot cleaned. DO NOT immerse the Restraint Harness Straps in water. Doing so may weaken them. Buckle and Buckle Tongues The Buckle may be cleaned with a damp cloth.
90 Limited Customer Warranty What this limited warranty covers and for how long: Orbit Baby, Inc. (“Orbit Baby”) warrants that the product accompanied by this limited warranty is free from manufacturing defects in material or workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of original purchase. This warranty only applies to the original purchaser of the product. The limited warranty period also applies to any implied warranties that may exist under applicable law.
Please keep this instruction manual for future use. After-Impact Exchange If your Infant Car Seat and Base were involved in a vehicle collision, please contact Orbit Baby customer service or go to www.orbitbaby.com/support to find out if the products qualify under our After-Impact Exchange program. Customer Service & Replacement Parts There are three ways to contact Orbit Baby Customer Service with questions or comments, or to order replacement parts: 1. by internet: 2. by email: 3. by phone: www.
