Warnings 4 Seating Position Information 5 Child Restraint Safety Information 6 Seat Belt Information 8 Carrying Restraint 9 Unfolding and Folding Restraint 10 Installing and Removing Detachable Base 13 Rear-facing LATCH installation 5 to 33 lbs. 14 Rear-facing Lap-Shoulder Belt installation 5 to 33 lbs. 16 Rear-facing Lap Belt installation 5 to 33 lbs. 18 Forward-facing LATCH installation 22 to 48 lbs. 20 Forward-facing Lap-Shoulder Belt installation 22 to 65 lbs.
1. Child information tag 12. Top tether 2. LATCH belt 13. Carry strap 3. LATCH strap guides 14. Fabric side panel 4. Forward-facing belt path 15. Harness clip 5. Rear-facing belt path 16. Buckle pad 6. Release lever 17. Harness adjuster lever 7. Harness adjuster strap 18. Buckle slot 8. Metal harness yoke 19. Buckle 9. Shoulder harness strap 20. Harness pad 10. Harness slot 21. Detachable base 11. Locking clip 22. Locking bolts 23.
Follow all instructions labeled on this child restraint and in the written instruction manual on the lanyard located on back of restraint. For infants under 4.5 kg (10 lbs), consult pediatrician for recommended seat back angle before installation. Failure to follow all instructions and product labels can result in death or serious injury in a crash. Carefully read and understand this instruction manual prior to using restraint. If you have any questions, visit www.skjp.
WARNING: Do not carry restraint by harness adjuster strap (see diagram, page 3). This can damage the mechanism and the webbing. Only the shoulder strap made by Sunshine Kids is approved for use with this restraint. There are four ways to carry restraint: 1) Red carry strap (Fig. 1) 2) Plastic side (Fig. 2) 3) Shoulder strap: Connect shoulder strap* to webbing anchors on side of restraint (Fig.
Push down metal tab to lock base (Fig. 3). 1. Lift metal tab to unlock base (Fig. 3). 2. Slide base forward (the opposite direction as shown in Fig. 2). 3. Pull base away from restraint bottom. Tip: To carry detachable base, fit it inside folded restraint (Fig. 4).
ALWAYS use SafeStop with LATCH installation for forward-facing child below 40 lbs (see page 26).
Installation Tip: Unfasten fabric side panels and reach behind restraint cover for easy access to belt path. (Fig. 3) 5. Confirm LATCH belt lays flat and is not twisted. Attach each connector to the LATCH anchor closest to each side of the restraint. (Fig. 4) LATCH connector will click to confirm attachment to anchor. 6. Kneel on restraint to force it into vehicle seat while pulling LATCH belt tight. (Fig. 5) Vehicle cushions should compress where there is contact with restraint.
65 For lap-shoulder belt installation ONLY use SafeStop with top tether and with child under 40 lbs. (see page 26). Fig. 1 shows a typical forward-facing installation with Lap-Shoulder belt. 1. Place restraint in forwardfacing position. Stability of installation can be improved by using top tether shown in blue, Fig. 1. (see page 28 for top tether instructions) 2. Route seat belt through forward-facing belt path and behind restraint cover and buckle it. (Figs.
Forward-Facing Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation: For Children 22 lbs 65 lbs (continued) 3. Kneel on restraint to force it into vehicle seat while pulling shoulder portion of seat belt to remove slack and tighten lap portion of seat belt. (Fig. 5) Vehicle cushions should compress where there is contact with restraint.. WARNING: Make sure vehicle seat belt is properly locked.
Fig. 1 shows a typical forward-facing installation with Lap-Shoulder belt. 1. Place restraint in forwardfacing position. Stability of installation can be improved by using top tether shown in blue, Fig. 1. (see page 28 for top tether instructions) 2. Route seat belt through forward-facing belt path and behind restraint cover and buckle it. (Figs. 2 & 3) Confirm seat belt lays flat and is not twisted.
Forward-Facing Lap Belt Installation: For Children 22 lbs 65 lbs (continued) 3. Kneel on restraint to force it into vehicle seat while pulling shoulder portion of seat belt to remove slack and tighten lap portion of seat belt. (Fig. 5) 3 Vehicle cushions should compress where there is contact with restraint. Check List: Confirm restraint is properly positioned. Confirm LATCH belt is tight and that connections to approved LATCH anchorss are secure. Confirm restraint is stable (see page 25).
Aircraft Installation This restraint is certified for use in an aircraft. Most airlines allow the use of a child restraint if it has been approved for airline use and fits properly in the aircraft. Contact your particular airline about their policy in advance. Rear-facing aircraft installation (Fig.1): Forward-facing aircraft installation (Fig. 2): Follow installation instructions on page 18. Follow installation instructions on page 24.
Operating Adjustable Bottom Fig. 1 shows operation of adjustable base. Adjustable bottom must be operated before installation of restraint. Restraint must be locked in its unfolded position before operating adjustable bottom. Lowering adjustable bottom: 1. Pull bar upward. (Fig. 2) 2. Pull adjustable bottom out to its lowered position, then release bar. (Fig. 3) 3. Confirm adjustable bottom is locked in its lowered position. Raising adjustable bottom: 1. Pull bar upward. (Fig. 2) 2.
Top Tether Sunshine Kids recommends using a top tether in all installations to improve stability and performance of the restraint. Check vehicle manual for tether limits. If vehicle does not have tether anchorage points, consult vehicle owners manual or contact vehicle manufacturer with questions. Do NOT modify vehicle without approval from vehicle manufacturer or authorized vehicle dealer. Do NOT attach tether connecting strap to any movable mechanism of a vehicle seat.
Top Tether (continued) 3. Install restraint as shown in appropriate installation sections (see pages 14 to 24 for restraint installation instructions). 4. After installing restraint, pull top tether adjuster strap to remove all slack. Confirm top tether strap has tension and that restraint is properly secured and stable and restraint is reclined at the proper angle. Restraint angle can be adjusted by tightening top tether strap.
Restraint Harness Buckle To Fasten: Insert one buckle tongue at a time into buckle. A click confirms proper connection after each tongue is inserted. (Fig. 1) To Unfasten: Press the red button on the face of buckle and both buckle tongues will eject. (Fig.
Using Harness Clip + IMPORTANT: Position harness clip at proper height for child: level with childs armpits. (Fig.1) To Fasten: Push both halves together until a click confirms proper engagement. To Unfasten: Squeeze middle tabs together (Fig. 2-A) and separate clip. (Fig.
Properly Securing Child WARNING: Serious injury or death can result if child is not properly secured in restraint. Confirm harness is snug* before each use and after making any restraint adjustments. 1. Confirm proper restraint installation 2. To loosen harness: lift harness adjuster and pull shoulder straps forward (Fig. 1) 3. Unfasten harness clip and harness buckle, and move harness straps to the sides. 4. Place child in restraint. 5.
Properly Securing Child (continued) + IMPORTANT: Give a firm, upward tug on both harness straps behind the childs shoulders and close to the harness slots in the restraint, to confirm there is no harness slack behind the restraint. 8. Confirm harness is not twisted and lays flat against child. 9. Properly position harness clip so that it is level with childs armpits. 10. Confirm harness height is correct (see below for correct Harness Height). 11.
Proper Harness Height and Child Height (continued) Adjusting Harness Height 1. Loosen harness: lift harness adjuster and pull shoulder straps forward. (Fig. 1) 2. From back of restraint, remove shoulder straps from metal harness yoke. (Fig. 2) 3. From front of restraint, pull shoulder straps out and re-thread them through the correct height harness slots. (Fig. 3) 4. From back of seat, re-attach shoulder straps to metal harness yoke. (Fig.
Harness Buckle Location Confirm location of harness buckle is correct, to insure proper harness fit: 1. Properly secure child in restraint (see page 32). 2. Check for correct position of harness buckle: Harness buckle can be directly above its buckle slot. (Fig. A) Harness buckle can be forward of its buckle slot. (Fig. B) 3. If harness buckle strap angles sharply back towards child (Fig. C), move buckle to a rear buckle location.
Harness Buckle Removal and Installation (continued) Removing harness buckle: 1. Make sure restraint is securely locked in its unfolded position. (See page 10, unfolding restraint). 2. Unbuckle harness. 3. Push harness buckle strap down 2 inches into rear-facing belt path tunnel. 4. Position metal buckle strap retainer so that it is vertical. (Fig. 2) 5. Guide buckle strap and metal retainer upward and rotate it slightly to fit through slot in restraint bottom. (see Fig.
Locking a Vehicle Lap-Shoulder Belt with a Locking Clip Proper use of a locking clip maintains a tight, secure installation by preventing the seat belt from becoming loose over time. WARNING: Failure to properly lock the seat belt will result in an unsafe installation that will greatly increase the potential for injury or death to the child in an accident.
Locking a Vehicle Lap-Shoulder Belt with a Locking Clip (continued) 7. Once seat belt is tight and locked, complete remaining installation instructions. NOTE: To prevent loss, secure locking clip in its storage location after use. Restraint Cover WARNING: Never remove harness buckle tongues or chest clip from harness shoulder straps. This is dangerous and is NOT necessary when removing and replacing restraint cover. Removing restraint cover: 1.
Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning / Maintenance of release mechanism and locking bolts: Periodically inspect release levers and locking bolts for cleanliness and proper functioning: When release levers are lifted, release levers and locking bolts should spring back immediately and completely. WARNING: Do NOT use restraint if release levers and locking bolts do not function properly.
Cleaning and Maintenance (continued) Cleaning the plastic shell: Clean with damp cloth only: wet cloth with warm water and mild soap and wring thoroughly so it is NOT dripping water. Towel dry. Do NOT: use solvents or abrasive cleaners. Washing the cover: Hand wash only. Line dry to prevent shrinking. Do NOT: bleach, machine wash or machine dry. (See page 38 for cover removal and replacement) Cleaning the harness: Do NOT remove or disassemble harness.
Cleaning and Maintenance (continued) Cleaning Harness buckle: If child eats or drinks in restraint, periodically clean harness buckle to insure proper functioning. 1. Remove center buckle from restraint. (see page 35) 2. Rinse thoroughly in mildly hot water or soak overnight to loosen dried liquid or hardened food debris. (Fig. 1) 3. Towel dry. 1 4. Confirm proper buckle functioning: repeatedly fasten and un-fasten buckle with both tongues.
Warranty Information This child restraint was manufactured by Sunshine Kids Juvenile Products LLC (Sunshine Kids). Sunshine Kids warrants this product to the original retail purchaser as follows: Limited one-year warranty: This product is warranted solely to the retail customer who purchased the product against defective materials or workmanship for one year from original date of retail purchase. Proof of purchase is required.
expressed or implied. In no event whatsoever, will Sunshine Kids or a retailer of this product be liable for any damages, including those incidental or consequential, arising out the use of this product. Warranty limitations and other warranty terms and conditions.
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