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©2007 Britax Child Safety, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A P276100 R2:05.07 This product and its components are subject to change without notice.
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Table of Contents Safety Information WARNINGS............................................................................ 2 Important Notes..................................................................... 4 Certification............................................................................ 5 Registration............................................................................ 5 Weight Range/Maximum Height............................................ 6 Installation: Aircraft.....
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WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur: • Infants should remain in a rear-facing child restraint for as long a possible. The American Academy of Pediatrics and Britax recommends rear facing until at least 1 year of age and 20 pounds. • Use only with children who weigh between 5 and 65 pounds (2.3 and 29 kg.) and whose height is 49 inches (124 cm.) or less. Use rear facing for children 5–33 pounds (2.3–15 kg.) and forward facing to a maximum of 65 pounds (29 kg.). • Adjust the belts pr
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• Register your child restraint with the manufacturer, Britax Child Safety, Inc. • This child restraint must not be used in the home, in boats, or other non-certified applications. • Based on crash statistics, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends that parents select the back seat as the safest location for a properly installed child restraint. Please study the Vehicle Safety Belts section in this booklet to ensure your child’s safety. If in doubt about installing
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Safety Information Important Notes • Verify child restraint is secure and harness is properly adjusted around child each time child restraint is used. • Adjust harness to fit clothes the child is wearing. Remove bulky coats and/or jackets before putting child in restraint. • Cover restraint when vehicle is parked in direct sunlight. Parts of child restraint could become hot enough to burn a child. • Store child restraint in a safe place when it is not being used. Avoid placing heavy objects
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Safety Information Certification This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. This restraint is certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft. Registration 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 and manufacturing date to Britax Child Safety, Inc., 13501 South Ridge Drive Charlotte, NC 28273, or call 1-88
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Safety Information Safety Information Safety Information Safety Information Weight Range Rear-Facing Weight 5-33 pounds (2.3-15 kg). Forward-Facing Weight 20 pounds (and 1 year) - 65 pounds (9-29 kg.) Maximum Height Rear-Facing The child is too tall when the top of the head is 1 inch from the top of the restraint. Forward-Facing Use of the seat should be discontinued when any of the following occurs: • The top of the ears are above the top of the restraint • The top harness slots fa
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Safety Information Safety Information Safety Information Installation: Aircraft Aircraft Installation This child restraint is certified for aircraft use. Most airlines in the U.S. and Canada will allow use of a child restraint if it is labeled as an approved child restraint for airline use and fits properly on plane. Contact the airline about their policy prior to traveling. • The FAA recommends that a child weighing up to 40 pounds use a certified, harnessed child restraint while travel
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Features Features Features 1� Cover 11� Chest Clip 2� Headrest Adjustment 12� HUGS ™ (Harness Ultra Knob Guard System) Shoulder 3� LATCH Bar Pads 4� LATCH Adjuster 13� Harness 5� LATCH Release Button 14� Harness Buckle 6� LATCH Connector 15� Belly Pad 7� Headrest 16� Harness Adjuster Lever 8� Harness Slots (under flap) 9� Comfort Pads 17� Harness Adjuster Strap 10� Infant Body Pillow 18� Recline Handle 8
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Features 19� Forward-Facing Lock-Off 20� Rear-Facing Lock-Off 21� Base 22� Versa-Tether® Adjuster and Hook (inside pouch) 23� Belt Guard IMPORTANT: When not in use, this user guide should be stored under the cover. DO NOT discard foam inserts found under the cover. 9
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Vehicle Compatibility Vehicle Safety Belts NOTE: The information in this section only applies to installation with vehicle safety belts. IMPORTANT: Vehicle seats and safety belts differ from vehicle to vehicle. Refer to your vehicle’s owner’s manual for specific information about vehicle safety belts and their use with child restraints. Some vehicles have no seating positions which are compatible with this child restraint or any A other child restraint. If in doubt, contact the vehicle
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Vehicle Compatibility Vehicle Seating Positions WARNING! Forward-facing vehicle seats MUST be used with this child restraint. Side-facing or rear-facing seats CAN- NOT be used. See diagram below. Vehicle Buckle Position WARNING! The position of vehicle belt buckle can affect stability of the child restraint. In a crash, an improperly positioned buckle could become loose and the child would be unprotected. If buckle lies near position marked as wrong ( ) when vehicle belt is tightened, try
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Installation: Rear Facing LATCH Installation • Figure A illustrates a typical rear-facing LATCH installation. • Verify that your vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchors. If LATCH anchors are not available, you must use vehicle belt installation methods. NOTE: LATCH connectors must be in an upright position (as shown in figure B) and strap should be tight and not twisted to ensure proper installation. 1� If stored, remove LATCH connectors from storage A slots under cover (see page 28). 2� Pre
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Installation: Rear Facing 7� Push child restraint firmly into vehicle seat while pulling each LATCH strap tight (fig. E). 8� Verify all connections are secure and that restraint is stable. The restraint is secure when it cannot be moved front-to-back or side-to-side more than 1” (2.5 cm.) at belt path. If restraint is not secure, repeat procedure or use an alternate seating location. • Britax recommends use of the Versa-Tether® to improve installation. See pages 23-26. D • The back angl
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Installation: Rear Facing Lap/Shoulder Belt Installation • Figure A illustrates a typical rear-facing, lap/shoulder belt installation. • When not in use, always store LATCH connectors in storage slots. (see page 28). 1� Fully recline restraint then place it rear facing on vehicle seat. 2� Lift cover to open rear-facing lock-off farthest from where vehicle belt will be buckled (fig. B). A 3� Pull vehicle belt out then pass it through farthest rear-facing belt slot from where vehicle belt w
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Installation: Rear Facing 8� Verify all connections are secure and that restraint is stable. The restraint is secure when it cannot be moved front-to-back or side-to-side more than 1” (2.5 cm.) at belt path. If the restraint is not secure, repeat procedure or use an alternate seating location. • Britax recommends use of the Versa-Tether® to improve installation. See pages 23-26. E • The back angle of the child restraint should be 30º- 45º from vertical (not to exceed 45º from vertical) wh
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Installation: Rear Facing Lap-Belt Installation • Figure A illustrates a typical rear-facing, lap-belt installation. • When not in use, always store LATCH connectors in storage slots. (See page 28). WARNING! Do not install with non-locking (ELR), 2-point vehicle belt. 1� Fully recline restraint, then place it rear A facing on vehicle seat. 2� Lift cover and open rear-facing lock-off farthest from where vehicle belt will be buckled. (fig. B) 3� Pull vehicle belt out, then pass it throug
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Installation: Rear Facing • If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic locking retractor (ALR), use of lock-offs is not required as long as ALR is activated. Check your vehicle’s owner’s manual to determine type of retractor your vehicle has, and for proper use of retractor. 8� Verify all connections are secure and that restraint is stable. The restraint is secure when it cannot be moved front-to-back or side-to-side more than 1” (2.5 cm.) at belt path. If the restraint is not secure,
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Installation: Forward Facing LATCH Installation • Figure A illustrates a typical forward-facing LATCH installation. • Verify that your vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchors. If LATCH anchors are not available, you must use vehicle belt installation methods. NOTE: LATCH connectors must be in an upright position (as shown in figure B) and strap should be tight and not twisted to ensure proper installation. 1� If stored, remove LATCH connectors from storage A slots under cover (see page 28).
