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Wizard
User Guide
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P2285_R02c.qxd 12/8/2003 12:15 PM Page 2 Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Child Restraint Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Vehicle Safety Belts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Vehicle Seating Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Rear Facing In
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P2285_R02c.qxd 12/8/2003 12:15 PM Page 4 • Use only in a rear-facing position when using restraint with an Based on crash statistics, the National Highway Traffic Safety infant weighing less than 22 pounds (10 kg). Administration recommends that parents select the rear seat as the safest location for a properly installed child restraint. Please Use only with children who weigh between 5 and 65 pounds study the section on Vehicle Safety Belts in this booklet to (2.3 and 29 kg) and whose he
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P2285_R02c.qxd 12/8/2003 12:15 PM Page 6 Safety Information Safety Information This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal IMPORTANT motor vehicle safety standards. This restraint is certified for use Verify that the child restraint is secure and that the harness is in motor vehicles and aircraft. properly adjusted around the child each time the child restraint is used. Fill out the registration card and mail it in today! Adjust the harness to fit the clothes the
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P2285_R02c.qxd 12/8/2003 12:17 PM Page 8 Restraint Features Restraint Features 1 16 17 2 18 3 4 5 2 6 1 Headrest 19 7 2 Harness 20 8 3 Comfort Pads 21 9 4 Chest Clip 22 5 HUGS™ 10 23 Shoulder Pads 24 11 6 Harness Holder 12 7 Belly Pad 13 8 Buckle 12 14 25 9 Harness Adjuster 12 Lever (under flap) 12 10 Harness Adjuster Strap 22 LATCH Bar 18 Harness Height Knob 15 11 Perma-Book™ (under cover) 23 Booklet Storage 19 Forward Facing Lock-off 15 LATCH Harness 12 LATCH Connector 24 Rear Facing Lock-o
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P2285_R02c.qxd 12/8/2003 12:17 PM Page 10 Vehicle Safety Belts Vehicle Seating Positions NOTE: The information in this section applies WARNING: only to installation with vehicle belts. Forward facing vehicle seats MUST be used with this child restraint. Side facing or rear facing seats CANNOT be used. IMPORTANT: Some vehicles have no seating positions which are compatible with this child restraint, or any other child restraint. If in doubt, contact the vehicle manufacturer for assistance. T
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P2285_R02c.qxd 12/8/2003 12:17 PM Page 12 Installation: Rear Facing Installation: Rear Facing 8 Push the child restraint firmly into the Rear Facing vehicle seat while pulling each LATCH LATCH Installation harness tight (Fig. D). Figure A illustrates a typical rear facing LATCH installation. 9 Verify that all connections are secure 1 Verify that your vehicle is equipped with and the restraint is stable. Installation can be improved by the use of LATCH anchors. ® the Versa-Tether (see pag
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P2285_R02c.qxd 12/8/2003 12:18 PM Page 14 Installation: Rear Facing Installation: Rear Facing 7 Position both sections of vehicle belt Rear Facing through the rear facing lock-off Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation farthest from vehicle buckle, then Figure A illustrates a typical rear facing close lock-off arm (Fig. E). lap-shoulder belt installation. Lock-off is properly closed when a When not in use, always store the LATCH connectors in storage pouches sewn in positive click is heard.
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P2285_R02c.qxd 12/8/2003 12:18 PM Page 16 Installation: Rear Facing Installation: Rear Facing 7 Position the vehicle belt through the Rear Facing rear facing lock-off farthest from the Lap Belt Installation vehicle buckle, then close lock-off arm Figure A illustrates a typical rear facing lap (Fig. D). belt installation. Lock-off is properly closed when a positive When not in use, always store the LATCH connectors in storage pouches sewn in click is heard. To prevent breakage, never
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P2285_R02c.qxd 12/8/2003 12:19 PM Page 18 Installation: Forward Facing Installation: Forward Facing 6 Rotate seat into forward facing position. Forward Facing LATCH Installation 7 Verify that LATCH harness is not Figure A illustrates the forward facing twisted, then loosely attach the closest LATCH harness routing. connector to LATCH anchor (Fig. C). 1 Verify that your vehicle is equipped with A positive click confirms attachment. LATCH anchors. 8 Push the child restraint firmly into the
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P2285_R02c.qxd 12/8/2003 12:19 PM Page 20 Installation: Forward Facing Installation: Forward Facing 4 Rotate the forward facing lock-off Forward Facing down to open. Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation Only use lock-off farthest from where the Figure A illustrates the forward facing lap- vehicle belt is buckled. shoulder vehicle belt route. When not in use, always store the LATCH 5 Remove slack from the lap portion of connectors in storage pouches sewn in the vehicle belt. cover above rear
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P2285_R02c.qxd 12/8/2003 12:20 PM Page 22 Installation: Forward Facing Switching the LATCH Connectors If the LATCH connector will not properly Forward Facing connect to the LATCH bar in the vehicle, Lap Belt Installation Figure A illustrates the forward facing lap the connectors must be switched from one belt only vehicle belt route. side to the other. This will ensure that the When not in use, always store the LATCH connectors are correctly aligned. connectors in storage pouches sewn in
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P2285_R02c.qxd 12/8/2003 12:20 PM Page 24 ® Installation in Aircraft Versa-Tether This child restraint is certified for aircraft use. Most airlines in the WARNING: WHEN USING THE RESTRAINT IN FORWARD FACING U.S. and Canada will allow the use of a child restraint, if it is MODE, ATTACH THE VERSA-TETHER ONLY TO TETHER ANCHORS labeled as an approved child restraint for airline use and fits IDENTIFIED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER AS TETHER properly on the plane. Contact the airline about their pol
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P2285_R02c.qxd 12/8/2003 12:20 PM Page 26 ® ® Versa-Tether Versa-Tether A Af ft te er r iin ns st ta alllliin ng g r re es st tr ra aiin nt t:: Using the Versa-Tether B Be ef fo or re e iin ns st ta alllliin ng g r re es st tr ra aiin nt t:: 5 Pull the adjuster strap to remove all slack. 6 Verify that there is tension in the tether strap and that child 1 Remove tether components from pouch on rear of restraint. restraint is properly secured. 2 Press and hold the tether adjuster release
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P2285_R02c.qxd 12/8/2003 12:21 PM Page 28 Checking Buckle Position Using the Buckle WARNING: The position of the vehicle belt Fastening the Buckle Buckle buckle can affect the stability of the child Hold the buckle with one hand. restraint. In an crash, an improperly Use the other hand to insert one positioned buckle could become loose tongue at a time into the buckle. and the child would be unprotected. Proper connection is confirmed with a positive click after inserting the If the buckle
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P2285_R02c.qxd 12/8/2003 12:21 PM Page 30 Securing Your Child Securing Your Child Once the child restraint has been 8 Slowly pull the adjuster strap to tighten installed in the vehicle, follow these the harness around the child (Fig. E). Snugly adjust the belts provided with instructions to secure the child. this child restraint around your child. A 1 Loosen the harness by lifting the snug strap should not allow any slack. It adjuster lever located in front of the lies in a relatively stra
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P2285_R02c.qxd 12/8/2003 12:22 PM Page 32 Harness Height Harness Height Checking Harness Height Harness Height Adjustment: 1 Place child in restraint, then secure 1 Loosen the harness, by lifting the harness (see pages 28–29). harness adjuster lever while pulling the harness straps forward as far as 2 Observe where the harness straps are possible. positioned on the child. 2 Rotate harness height knob on side of Rear Facing Strap Height: Harness restraint to raise or lower the headrest straps
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P2285_R02c.qxd 12/8/2003 12:22 PM Page 34 Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Cover Removal Cleaning the Cover HAND WASH, using cold water and mild soap. 1 Loosen the harness by lifting the harness adjuster lever while LINE DRY, to prevent cover from shrinking. pulling the harness straps forward as far as possible. DO NOT: Bleach, machine wash, machine dry, or 2 Unhook the harness straps from the yoke on the rear of child iron. restraint. Cleaning the Shell 3 Remove the belly pad
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P2285_R02c.qxd 12/8/2003 12:22 PM Page 36 Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Buckle Removal Cleaning the Buckle 1 Fully recline the child restraint. The buckle will need to be periodically checked and cleaned 2 Locate the metal buckle strap of any accumulated debris, dirt, retainer on bottom of the or dried liquids. restraint. THOROUGHLY RINSE, using A B 3 Pull retainer away from child warm water (Fig. B). restraint to loosen. SOAK, overnight if possible, 4 Turn the retainer so tha
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P2285_R02c.qxd 12/8/2003 12:22 PM 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 compon
