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Baby Safe
User Guide
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P2410_R01i.qxd 11/1/2004 10:51 AM Page 2 Table of Contents Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 WARNINGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Certification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Regist
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P2410_R01i.qxd 11/1/2004 10:51 AM Page 4 • Use only in a rear facing position when using this restraint in • Never use the adjuster strap to lift or carry this child restraint. the vehicle. This infant restraint cannot be used forward facing Doing so could cause damage to the harness adjuster and in a vehicle. webbing. Always carry a child restraint by the handle or shell. • Use only with children who weigh between 4 and 22 pounds • This child restraint must not be used in boats, or other (2
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P2410_R01i.qxd 11/1/2004 10:51 AM Page 6 Safety Information Safety Information Important Notes Weight Range • Verify that the child restraint is secure and that the harness is Rear Facing ONLY properly adjusted around the child each time the child restraint 4–22 lbs. (2–10 kg) is used. Maximum Height • Adjust the harness to fit the clothes the child is wearing. The fit for The child is too tall when the top of the a child in winter clothes will differ from a child in summer clothes. head is a
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P2410_R01i.qxd 11/1/2004 10:52 AM Page 8 Features Features 1 2 14 27 5 28 15 16 3 17 4 18 13 19 20 5 21 6 22 7 23 8 9 24 10 10 25 29 11 26 12 14 Harness Slot 13 15 Anti-Rebound Bar 1 Canopy 8 Buckle 23 Foot Prop Adjust Button 16 Lock-off Clip 2 Handle 9 Harness Adjuster Lever 24 Yoke 17 Belt Guide 3 Cover 10 Harness Adjuster Strap 25 Foot Prop 18 ISOFIX (LATCH) Connector 4 Head Support Pillow 11 Belly Pad 26 Attachment Rod 19 ISOFIX (LATCH) Release Button 5 Harness 12 Belt Guide 27 Vehicle Be
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P2410_R01i.qxd 11/1/2004 10:52 AM Page 10 Basic Carrier Functions Basic Carrier Functions Buckle Harness To fasten buckle, fit the two buckle To loosen harness, press and hold harness tongues together (fig. A), then insert in adjuster lever, while pulling harness straps buckle (fig. B). away from carrier. (fig. D). IMPORTANT: Proper connection of the buckle To tighten harness, pull harness adjuster is confirmed with a positive click. strap away from carrier (fig. E). To unfasten buckle, press
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P2410_R01i.qxd 11/1/2004 10:52 AM Page 12 Basic Carrier Functions Basic Carrier Functions Chest Clip Handle Secure the chest clip by sliding the harness The handle is designed to be adjusted to into the open slot (fig. A). one of three positions: Sitting, In-Vehicle, or Carrying (fig. C). Adjust chest clip to the center of the child’s chest, level with the armpits (fig. B). To adjust, press both handle release buttons while rotating handle into desired Release the chest clip by sliding the p
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P2410_R01i.qxd 11/1/2004 10:52 AM Page 14 Using the Carrier Using the Carrier 10 Slowly pull the harness adjuster strap to Securing Child in Carrier tighten harness for a snug fit (fig. D). 1 Loosen harness completely (fig. A). 11 Position the chest clip at the center of 2 Release the chest clip. the child’s chest, level with the child’s 3 Unfasten the buckle. armpits. (fig. E). 4 Move the harness straps to the sides of 12 Verify that harness is not twisted and all the carrier. connections a
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P2410_R01i.qxd 11/1/2004 10:52 AM Page 16 Using the Carrier Using the Carrier Checking Harness Height Harness Height Adjustment 1 Place child in carrier, then secure 1 Loosen harness completely. harness (see pages 12–13). 2 From the rear of the carrier, unhook the 2 Observe where the harness is harness straps from the yoke (fig. A). positioned on the child’s shoulders. 3 Lean head support pillow forward, • Harness straps must be located at or then pull straps through the shell and slightly be
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P2410_R01i.qxd 11/1/2004 10:52 AM Page 18 Vehicle Compatibility Vehicle Compatibility Vehicle Safety Belts Vehicle Seating Positions IMPORTANT: WARNING: • The information in this section only applies to installation with vehicle • Forward facing vehicle seats MUST be used with this child carrier. Side safety belts. facing or rear facing vehicle seats CANNOT be used. • Some vehicles do not have seating positions which are compatible with • DO NOT place a child carrier in the front seat of a v
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P2410_R01i.qxd 11/1/2004 10:52 AM Page 20 Basic Base Functions Basic Base Functions ISOFIX Connectors Vehicle Belt Installation Spacers The ISOFIX connectors should be in either Due to varying locations of vehicle belt ISOFIX Installation Mode (fig. A) or Vehicle anchor points, the Vehicle Belt Installation Belt Installation Mode (fig. B). Spacers must be used for a secure vehicle belt installation. To use spacers, insert one spacer on each side of anti-rebound bar (fig. C) before installing
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P2410_R01i.qxd 11/1/2004 10:52 AM Page 22 Basic Base Functions Basic Base Functions Foot Prop Using Carrier with Base To use foot prop, press release button and To attach, line up carrier with base, rear compress foot prop, then swing foot prop facing, then push down until positive click up from base, into Installation Mode confirms correct attachment (fig. D). (fig. A). Check installation by lifting carrier from both ends to verify that both attachment WARNING: rods are engaged with the base
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P2410_R01i.qxd 11/1/2004 10:53 AM Page 24 Base Installation Base Installation 5 Adjust foot prop so that it is against the ISOFIX Installation vehicle floor. • Figure A illustrates a typical base ISOFIX installation. WARNING: Never use foot prop to raise base • Remove carrier before installing base. above vehicle seat surface. Doing so will • Verify that your vehicle is equipped with reduce the stability of the base. ISOFIX anchors. If ISOFIX anchors are not available, you must use vehicle be
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P2410_R01i.qxd 11/1/2004 10:53 AM Page 26 Base Installation Base Installation 8 Press the base firmly into the seat while Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation removing slack from the lap portion of • Figure A illustrates a typical base lap- shoulder belt installation. the vehicle belt, then the shoulder • Remove carrier before installing base. portion (fig. E). 1 Insert Vehicle Belt Installation Spacers 9 Close the lock-off over the vehicle belt and ISOFIX Protective Cap (pgs. 18-19). (fig. F), the
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P2410_R01i.qxd 11/1/2004 10:53 AM Page 28 Base Installation Base Installation 8 Press the base firmly into the seat while Lap Belt Installation removing slack from the vehicle belt, • Figure A illustrates a typical base lap belt only installation. (fig. E). • Remove carrier before installing base. 9 Close the lock-off over the vehicle belt 1 Insert Vehicle Belt Installation Spacers (fig. F), then slide clip in to secure. and ISOFIX Protective Cap (pgs. 18-19). 10 Verify that vehicle belt is t
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P2410_R01i.qxd 11/1/2004 10:53 AM Page 30 Carrier Only Installation Carrier Only Installation 4 Push the carrier firmly into the vehicle Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation seat while removing slack from the lap • Figure A illustrates a typical rear facing lap-shoulder belt installation of carrier portion of the vehicle belt, then the only. shoulder portion (fig. D). WARNING: Do not install this carrier using a 5 Verify that vehicle belt is tight and that non-locking ELR vehicle belt, unless a th
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P2410_R01i.qxd 11/1/2004 10:53 AM Page 32 Carrier Only Installation Carrier Only Installation 5 Adjust carrier handle to In-Vehicle Lap Belt Installation position. • Figure A illustrates a typical rear facing lap belt installation of carrier only. 6 Verify that vehicle belt is tight and that the carrier is stable. WARNING: Do not install this carrier using a • Base is tight when it cannot be moved non-locking ELR vehicle belt, unless a belt more than 1” (2.5 cm) at the belt path shortening c
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P2410_R01i.qxd 11/1/2004 10:53 AM Page 34 Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Buckle Removal Cleaning the Buckle 1 From the bottom of the carrier, If a child eats and drinks while in the locate metal buckle strap carrier, the buckle may need to be retainer. periodically checked and cleaned of any accumulated debris or dried liquids. 2 Pull retainer away from carrier • THOROUGHLY RINSE, to loosen. using warm water (fig. C). 3 Turn the retainer so that the • SOAK, overnight if possible, u
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P2410_R01i.qxd 11/1/2004 10:53 AM Page 36 Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Cover Removal Cleaning the Cover, Belly pad & Head Support Pillow • HAND WASH, using cold water and mild soap. 1 Unhook attachment loops. • LINE DRY, to prevent shrinkage. 2 Loosen harness completely. • DO NOT: Bleach, machine wash, machine dry, or iron. 3 From the bottom of the carrier, unhook both harness straps from Cleaning the Shell & Harness the yoke. • BRUSH AWAY LOOSE DEBRIS, using a soft bristled brus
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P2410_R01i.qxd 11/1/2004 10:53 AM Page 38 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. The exclusive remedy for this warranty is that Britax will, at its option, provide repair or replacement components
