INSTRUCTION MANUAL B530 B540 Compass Folding Adjustable Booster Seat This Booster Seat is for use by children who meet ALL the requirements below: Age is: 3 years or over Weight is: 30 to 100 pounds (13.6 to 45 kg) Height is: 38 to 57 inches (96 to 145 cm) WARNING • Failure to use this Booster Seat properly increases the risk of serious injury or death in a sudden stop or crash. • Do not install or use this Booster Seat until you have read and understand the instructions in this manual.
4000000014 (EN).qxd 10/23/03 2:13 PM Page 2 Section 1 - Introduction Dear Parents, Thank you for purchasing the Compass B530/40 Booster Seat. We hope that it will make your child’s travel safer, easier, and more pleasant. We believe the B530/40 is the easiest Booster Seat to use.We do more testing than other companies to make it as safe as possible. And, we use the latest methods to assure the highest quality. Only Compass monitors the molding of every key plastic part.
Section 2 - Table Of Contents Section 1 Introduction................................................1 Section 2 Table Of Contents.....................................2 Section 3 Warnings....................................................3 Section 4 Use Recommendations............................5 Section 5 Booster Seat parts....................................6 Section 6 Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location.....7 Section 7 Installation and Use.................................
000000014 (EN).qxd 10/23/03 2:13 PM Page 4 Section 3 - Warnings WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • Failure to follow these instructions and Booster Seat labels can result in injury or death to a child from striking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or crash. - Even if the Booster Seat seems easy to figure out on your own, it is important to read these instructions and the vehicle owner’s manual for details you might miss.
4000000014 (EN).qxd 10/23/03 2:13 PM Page 5 WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • DO NOT modify or attach any toys, padding, or other items to this Booster Seat. Untested modifications or padding could result in injury in a crash. Secure this Booster Seat with the vehicle seat belt at • all times (even when there is no child in it). An unsecured child restraint can injure someone if a crash occurs. • Direct sunlight can make Booster Seat surfaces hot enough to burn your child.
Section 4 - Use Recommendations Compass advises parents that children should use a child restraint with a built-in harness system until they exceed the weight or height limits specified by the manufacturer. B530 B540 Booster Seat Use Requirements: This child restraint is designed for use by children whose: - Age is 3 years or older, and - Weight is between 30 and 100 lbs (13.6 and 45 kg), and - Height is between 38 and 57 inches (96 and 145 cm).
Section 5 - Booster Seat Parts Adjustable Headrest Carry Handle Vehicle Shoulder Belt Guide Vehicle Shoulder Belt Guide Seat Back Armrest Armrest Seat Bottom Cup Holder Instruction Manual • Failure to use this car seat properly increases the risk of serious injury or death in a sudden stop or crash. • Do not install or use this car seat until you have read and understand the instructions in this manual.
4000000014 (EN).qxd 10/23/03 2:13 PM Page 8 Section 6 - Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • Use only the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt system when restraining a child in this Booster Seat. • NEVER use the Booster Seat with only a vehicle lap belt. • DO NOT use this Booster Seat with the vehicle’s Child Restraint Anchorage System or LATCH System. • DO NOT use this Booster Seat with vehicle seat belts WARNING mounted to front door.
Section 6 - Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location 1. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) alerts vehicle owners that, according to accident statistics, children under age 13 are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions rather than in front seating positions. 2. Refer to vehicle owner’s manual for car seat installation instructions for your vehicle. - Use Booster Seat in a vehicle rear seat location whenever possible.
4000000014 (EN).qxd 10/23/03 2:13 PM Page 10 Section 6 - Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location Side Air Bags Continued- impact airbags that are roof mounted with “curtain” type deployment. For all other vehicles with other types of side impact airbags, please refer to the specfic vehicles owner’s manual for appropriate use of child restraints , or call the automobile manufacturer for more information. 3.
4000000014 (EN).qxd 10/23/03 2:13 PM Page 11 Section 6 - Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location 4. Vehicle Seat Belt Systems: Use only the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in this booster seat. YES 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 Lap and can be used with a child restraint.
4000000014 (EN).qxd 10/23/03 2:13 PM Page 12 Section 7 - Installation and Use WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • Use only a vehicle lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in this Booster Seat. • NEVER use just a lap belt. Always use a combination lap and shoulder belt. YES NO • Snugly adjust the vehicle lap and shoulder belt around your child according to the instructions in the vehicle owner’s manual.
4000000014 (EN).qxd 10/23/03 2:13 PM Page 13 Section 7 - Installation and Use 1. Open the Booster Seat from its folded position until seat back locks in place: - Grasp seat back and seat bottom and pull to unfold Booster Seat. - Continue to move seat back until it locks in place. - Check that back is locked. Push forward on seat back to verify. WARNING • Prevent pinch injury. Keep hands clear of hinge area between seat back and seat bottom. 2. Place Booster Seat in vehicle seating location selected.
4000000014 (EN).qxd 10/23/03 2:13 PM Page 14 Section 7 - Installation and Use 3. Place child in Booster Seat. - Child MUST sit upright with back contacting seat back, NOT slouching or sliding down. 4. Adjust headrest so that the top of shoulder belt guides are at or just above child’s shoulders. - Push yellow headrest handles in and move headrest up or down to desired position. - Release headrest handles and make sure handles snap into locked position.
4000000014 (EN).qxd 10/23/03 2:13 PM Page 15 Section 7 - Installation and Use 5. Place lap and shoulder belt across front of child and buckle seat belt. - Position lap belt under both armrests. - Place shoulder belt over child’s chest and into shoulder belt guide. 1 NOTE: Armrest may be raised to make getting in Booster easier. Be sure to lower armrest once child is seated in booster seat. Shoulder belt must stay under one arm rest, the one nearest the auto buckle. 1 6.
4000000014 (EN).qxd 10/23/03 2:13 PM Page 16 Section 7 - Installation and Use Cup Holders: To Use: - Rotate cup holder out into use position. WARNING • DO NOT place pencils or other sharp or pointed objects in cup holder. To Store: - Rotate cup holder back into stored position. Storage & Transport Of Booster Seat: To Fold Booster Seat: - Pull lower edge of green seat back fold lock out and fold seat back forward toward seat bottom. - Move seat back down until it is in the folded position.
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4000000014 (EN).qxd 10/23/03 2:13 PM Page 18 Section 8 - Safety Checklist/Safe Practices Safe Practices For assistance with installation or use, contact one of the following sources: - Compass at: Phone: 1-888-899-2229 Email: cs@learningcurve.com - A certified Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Technician in your area. To locate a CPS Technician in your area, log onto www.nhtsa.dot.gov and select “Child Passenger Safety” and then select “Technician Contact Locator”. Or attend a car seat check-up event.
4000000014 (EN).qxd 10/23/03 2:13 PM Page 19 Section 8 - Safety Checklist/Safe Practices Safe Practices (Continued) * * * * * EVERYONE rides buckled up or the vehicle DOES NOT GO! Make NO EXCEPTIONS for adults or children! - If someone unbuckles, the vehicle STOPS! Being firm and consistent will result in fewer discipline problems as children grow older. An unrestrained person can be thrown into and injure other passengers. - NEVER try to tend to a crying child’s needs while driving.
4000000014 (EN).qxd 10/23/03 2:13 PM Page 20 Section 9 - Additional Information Certification: This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for use in motor vehicles. This Booster Seat is certified for use in motor vehicles. Aircraft Use: This restraint is NOT Certified for Aircraft Use. An aircraft does not have a combination lap and shoulder belt required to use this Booster Seat. Vehicle Seat Protection: Protect vehicle seat.
4000000014 (EN).qxd 10/23/03 2:13 PM Page 21 Section 9 - Additional Information Registration Information: “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 to Learning Curve Brands Attn: Consumer Services 2021 9th St. SE Dyersville, IA 52040 or call 1-888-899-2229 or log onto www.learningcurve.com For recall information, call the U.S.
Section 10 - Care and Cleaning Removing Seat Pad, Back Pad and Headrest Pad: - Gently unhook elastic and snaps. Remove pads from Booster Seat. Cleaning Seat Pad, Back Pad and Headrest Pad: - Hand wash in cool water and mild soap. - Air dry. Cleaning Shell: - Wipe with mild solution of soap and water. Avoid wetting labels. - Rinse with clean water. - Never use “household” detergents or solvents. Reattach Seat Pad, Back Pad and Headrest Pad: - Place pads on Booster Seat, resecure elastic and snaps.
Section 11 - Replacement Parts We know pads get worn or damaged. Some companies charge outrageous prices when their parts wear out. At Compass, we will sell you replacement parts at or near our cost plus what it costs us to handle and ship them. They are still expensive, but we promise they are fair prices. Of course, replacement instructions are always free. Please call for current prices on other items.
Keep this instruction manual for future use. Store in pocket on back of Booster Seat. Compass Learning Curve Brands Attn: Consumer Services 2021 9th St. SE Dyersville, IA 52040 or call 1-888-899-2229 or log onto www.learningcurve.
