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P2219_R02f.qxd 11/7/2002 10:23 AM Page 2 Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5 Child Restraint Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–7 Vehicle Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Vehicle Seating Positions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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P2219_R02f.qxd 11/7/2002 10:23 AM Page 4 Introduction Safety Information Read and understand this information booklet before using Verify that the child restraint is secure and that the harness is this product. To ensure proper restraint use, store this booklet properly adjusted around your child each time you use the so you can consult it often. child restraint. Adjust the harness to fit the clothes the child is wearing. The This child restraint is designed for use only by children w
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P2219_R02f.qxd 11/7/2002 10:23 AM Page 6 Safety Information Safety Information FAILURE TO FOLLOW EACH OF THE FOLLOWING Based on accident statistics, the National Highway Traffic INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN YOUR CHILD STRIKING Safety Administration recommends that parents select the THE VEHICLE’S INTERIOR DURING A SUDDEN STOP OR rear seat as the safest location for a properly installed child CRASH. SECURE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT WITH A VEHICLE restraint. Please study the section on Vehicle Safet
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P2219_R02f.qxd 11/7/2002 10:23 AM Page 8 Child Restraint Features Child Restraint Features 1 Cover 6 Chest Clip 11 LATCH Connectors 15 Storage Pouches 2 Harness Slots 7 HUGS™ Shoulder Pads 12 Harness Adjuster Strap 16 LATCH Adjusters 3 Harness 8 Buckle 13 Versa-Tether™ Assembly 17 Recline Bar 4 Comfort Pads 9 Belly Pad 14 Harness Yoke *Located under flap 5 Harness Retainer 10 Harness Release Lever* 6 7
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P2219_R02f.qxd 11/7/2002 10:23 AM Page 10 Vehicle Safety Belts Vehicle Seating Positions NOTE: The information in this section only WARNING: applies to installation with vehicle seat belts. Forward facing vehicle seats MUST be used with this child restraint. Side facing or rear facing seats in vans, station wagons IMPORTANT: Some vehicles have no seating or trucks CANNOT be used. positions which are compatible with this child Britax and the U.S. Department of Transportation warn that res
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P2219_R02f.qxd 11/7/2002 10:23 AM Page 12 Installation Installation 8 While kneeling on child restraint, Installation with LATCH reach through belt slots to access 1 Verify that your vehicle is equipped loop end of LATCH harness with LATCH anchors. (Fig A) adjuster straps. Pull straps under If LATCH anchors are not installed, recline bar and through slots to you must use standard vehicle belt installation methods. tighten (Fig. D). 2 Insert recline bar into holes on Installation can be impr
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P2219_R02f.qxd 11/7/2002 10:23 AM Page 14 Installation Installation 5 Verify that the vehicle belt is Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation not twisted, then buckle. (Fig. D). Figure A illustrates a typical lap- shoulder vehicle belt configuration. 6 Push restraint into the vehicle seat with your full weight while 1 Insert recline bar into holes on removing all slack from the vehicle rear of restraint (see page 18). belt. First remove slack from the 2 Place the child restraint in a lap portion of t
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P2219_R02f.qxd 11/7/2002 10:23 AM Page 16 Installation Installation 5 Verify that the vehicle belt is Lap Belt Installation not twisted, then buckle. (Fig. D). Figure A illustrates a typical lap belt 6 Push restraint into the vehicle configuration. seat with your full weight while 1 Insert recline bar into holes on removing all slack from the vehicle rear of restraint (See page 18). belt (Fig. E). 2 Place the child restraint in a 7 Verify that the vehicle belt is forward facing position on t
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P2219_R02f.qxd 11/7/2002 10:23 AM Page 18 Versa-Tether™ Versa-Tether™ WARNING: ATTACH THE VERSA-TETHER ONLY TO TETHER Using the Versa-Tether ANCHORS IDENTIFIED BY YOUR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER AS 1 Locate the tether TETHER ANCHORAGE POINTS. USE OF OTHER LOCATIONS IS and remove from NOT APPROVED OR PERMITTED. pouch. ALWAYS USE THE VERSA-TETHER FOR CHILDREN 2 Once your child WEIGHING MORE THAN 50 POUNDS (22.6 KG). restraint is secured Britax recommends that the tether be used at all times. Usin
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P2219_R02f.qxd 11/7/2002 10:23 AM Page 20 Using Restraint Features Using Restraint Features Recline Bar Using the Buckle THE RECLINE BAR MUST BE INSTALLED Fastening the Buckle BEFORE USING THIS RESTRAINT. 1 Hold the buckle with one hand. Insert recline bar into the holes in lower 2 Use your other hand to insert one rear of restraint prior to installation in tongue at a time into the buckle. Proper vehicle (Fig. A). connection is confirmed with a positive click, after inserting the second bu
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P2219_R02f.qxd 11/7/2002 10:23 AM Page 22 Securing Your Child Securing Your Child Once the child restraint has been 6 Position the harness straps around the installed in the vehicle, follow these child and fasten the child restraint buckle instructions to secure your child in the (Fig. C). Proper connection is confirmed child restraint. with a positive click after inserting the second buckle tongue. IMPORTANT: Before securing your child in the restraint, always check the adjuster 7 Gently pul
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P2219_R02f.qxd 11/7/2002 10:23 AM Page 24 Harness Height Adjustment Harness Height Adjustment 4 Thread the harness straps through the Checking Harness Height: appropriate harness slots (Fig. C). 1 Place child in restraint, then secure harness (see pages 20–21). 5 Reattach harness straps to the yoke. 6 Pull harness adjuster strap to tighten the 2 Observe where the shoulder harness is harness. positioned on your child. Harness Straps should be located in 7 Verify that all straps are threaded
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P2219_R02f.qxd 11/7/2002 10:23 AM Page 26 Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Cover Removal Cleaning the Cover 1 Loosen the harness, by lifting the harness release lever while pulling HAND WASH, using cold water and mild soap. the shoulder straps forward as far as possible. LINE DRY, to prevent cover from shrinking. 2 Unhook the shoulder straps from the yoke, on the rear of child DO NOT: restraint. Bleach 3 Pull upper harness straps through the shell and cover, to the front Machine
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P2219_R02f.qxd 11/7/2002 10:23 AM Page 28 Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Buckle Removal Cleaning the Buckle 1 Locate the metal buckle strap If your child eats and drinks while retainer on bottom of the in the restraint, you may need to restraint. check the buckle periodically and wash out any accumulated debris 2 Pull retainer away from child or dried liquids. restraint to loosen. A A THOROUGHLY RINSE, using 3 Turn the retainer so that the warm water (Fig. A). short side will go th
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P2219_R02f.qxd 11/7/2002 10:23 AM Page 30 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. Your exclusive remedy for this warranty is that Britax will, at its option, provide repair or replacement componen
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