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Companion User Guide P2314_R02.qxd 6/4/2004 11:12 AM Page 1[...]
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T able of Contents Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Using the Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17 LA[...]
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3 2 • When using in vehicle with air bags, always refer to the vehicle owner’ s manual for child restraint installation instructions and precautions. • Never use the adjuster strap to lift or carry this child restraint. Doing so could cause damage to the harness adjuster and webbing. Always carry a child restraint by the handle or shell. • [...]
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5 4 Safety Information Safety Information IMPORT ANT NOTES • V erify that the child restraint is secure and that the harness is properly adjusted around the child each time the child r estraint is used. • Adjust the harness to fit the clothes the child is wearing. The fit for a child in winter clothes will differ fr om a child in summer clothes[...]
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Features Features 7 6 4 3 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 10 14 5 21 12 15 16 20 22 23 24 7 17 19 18 1 Canopy 2 Handle 3 Head Pad 4 Handle Release Button 5 Harness Slots 6 Chest Clip 7 Harness 8 Buckle 9 Belly Pad 10 Perma-Book™ (under cover) 11 Harness Adjuster Lever (under flap) 12 Harness Adjuster Strap 13 Restraint Belt Guides (under cover) 14 Release[...]
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Using the Restraint Adjustable Handle T o adjust, press both handle release buttons ( Fig. C ) while r otating handle into position. Adjust the handle to one of the following three positions: Carrying & In-Stroller Position, In-V ehicle & Stationary Position, or Optional In-Stroller Position ( Fig D ). Using the Restraint LA TCH Storage R R[...]
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11 10 Using the Restraint Harness Buckle T T o o U U n n f f a a s s t t e e n n B B u u c c k k l l e e ( Fig A ): • Brace the rear of the buckle with hand. • Use thumb to press release button until tongues are ejected from buckle. T T o o F F a a s s t t e e n n B B u u c c k k l l e e ( Fig B ): • Hold the buckle with one hand. • Use the[...]
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12 13 Using the Restraint Using the Restraint Adjusting Width of Head Pad If your head pad features optional width adjustment, use the following steps to adjust the head pad. T T o o d d e e c c r r e e a a s s e e w w i i d d t t h h : : Squeeze top center of head pad to inflate sides to desired width ( Fig A ). T T o o i i n n c c r r e e a a s s[...]
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15 14 Using the Restraint Using the Restraint Harness Height Adjustment 1 Loosen the harness by pressing the harness adjuster lever while pulling the harness straps forward as far as possible ( Fig. A ). 2 From the rear of the r estraint, unhook the harness straps from the yoke ( Fig. B ). 3 Pull straps through the shell, cover , and head pad. 4 Th[...]
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17 16 Using the Restraint Using the Restraint Securing Child in Restraint 1 Loosen the harness by pressing the har- ness adjuster lever while pulling the har- ness straps forward ( Fig. A ). 2 Slide the harness strap out of one side of chest clip to release ( Fig. B ). 3 Unfasten the buckle by pressing down on the release button ( Fig C ). 4 Move t[...]
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19 18 V ehicle Seating Positions V ehicle Safety Belts NOTE: The information in this section applies only to installation with vehicle belts. IMPORT ANT : 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. The following t[...]
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Base Installation 21 Base Installation 20 LA TCH Installation • Figure A illustrates a typical rear facing LA TCH installation. • V erify that your vehicle is equipped with LA TCH anchors. If LA TCH anchors are not installed, you must use vehicle belt installation methods. 1 Disconnect LA TCH connectors from storage ring on the front of the bas[...]
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Base Installation 23 Base Installation 22 Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation • Figure A illustrates a typical rear facing lap- shoulder belt installation. • If attached, remove restraint before installing base. • When not in use, always store the LA TCH connectors on storage ring at front of base. 1 Place the base in a rear facing position on the[...]
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Base Installation Lap Belt Installation • Figure A illustrates a typical rear facing lap belt installation with the restraint attached. • If attached, remove restraint before installing base. • When not in use, always store the LA TCH connectors on storage ring at front of base. 1 Place the base in a rear facing position on the vehicle seat. [...]
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26 Installation Without Base Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation • Figure A illustrates a typical rear facing lap- shoulder belt installation of restraint only . W ARNING: Do not install this restraint using a non-locking ELR vehicle belt, unless a locking clip is used. Refer to the vehicle owner's manual for instructions on correct use of vehicl[...]
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Installation in Aircraft 29 28 Installation Without Base Lap Belt Installation • Figure A illustrates a typical rear facing lap belt installation of restraint only . W ARNING: Do not install this restraint using a non-locking ELR vehicle belt, unless a belt shortening clip is used. Refer to the vehicle owner's manual for instructions on corr[...]
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30 31 Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Cover & Head Pad R R e e m m o o v v a a l l : : 1 Unhook attachment clips under each handle pivot point. 2 Loosen the harness by pressing the adjuster lever located in the front of the restraint, while pulling the harness straps forward as far as possible. 3 Unhook the harness straps from the yok[...]
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33 32 Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Cleaning the Buckle If a child eats and drinks while in the restraint, the buckle may need to be periodically checked and cleaned of any accumulated debris or dried liquids. • THOROUGHL Y RINSE, using warm water ( Fig. B ). • SOAK, overnight if possible, using warm water to loosen hardened drinks [...]
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35 34 W arranty 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 W ARRANTY This product is warranted against defective materials or workmanship for one year from the date of original purchase. Proof of purchase is r equired.[...]
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