The First Years 630 manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL W ARNING • Failure to use this Convertible Seat properly increases the risk of serious injury or death in a sudden stop or crash. • Do no t ins tall or us e thi s Con verti ble S eat u ntil you h ave read and understood the instructions in this manual. DEA TH or SERIOUS INJUR Y can occur T rue Fi t Conve rtib le c arsea t Mod[...]

Dear Parents, Thank you for p urcha sing T he Fi rst Y ears C630 True Fit . We hope that it will make your baby’s travel safer , easier , and more comfortable. We believe the True Fit is the easiest Convertible Seat to use. We do more testing than most companies to make it as safe as possible. And, we use the latest methods to assure the highest [...]

2 Section 2 - T able Of Contents Section 1 Introduction ................................................ 1 Section 2 T able Of Contents ..................................... 2 Section 5 Convertible Seat Parts .............................. 9 Section 4 Use Recommendations ............................ 6 Section 6 Selecting A V ehicle Seating Location[...]

3 Section 2 - T able Of Contents Section 9 Additional Information ............................ 50 Section 8 Safety Checklist/Safe Practices ............. 48 Section 7 Installation and Use 7.14 Seat Insert Use..................................... 7.15 Harness Length Adjustment............... 7.16 Recline Foot Adjustment.................... 7.17 Uppe[...]

• Failure to follow these instructions and Convertible Seat labels can result in injury or death to a child from striking the vehicle’ s interior during a sudden stop or crash. - Even if the C o n v e r t i b l e Seat seems easy to use on your own, it is important to read these instructions and the vehicle owner ’s manual for details you migh[...]

• Direct sunlight can make Convertible Seat surfaces hot enough to burn your child. Use caution and check the vehicle and Convertible Seat on hot, sunny days. • NEVER leave child unattended under any circumstance • DO NOT use this Convertible Seat if it has been in a crash. (There may be hidden damage and it must be replaced.) Your insurance [...]

Section 4 - Use Recommendations The First Years advises parents that children should use a child restraint with a built-in harness system until they exceed the weight or height limits specified by the manufacturer . C630 True Fit Convertible Seat R e a r F a c i n g Use Requirements: This child restraint, without the upper seatback in a rear facing[...]

Section 4 - Use Recommendations C630 True Fit Convertible Seat R e a r F a c i n g Use Requirements: This child restraint, with the upper seatback installed in a rear facing position, is designed for use by children whose: - Weight is between 5 and 35 lbs (2,3 and 15,88 kg), and - Head is 1 inch below the top o f the seat . Child MUST meet BOTH of [...]

Section 4 - Use Recommendations C630 True Fit Convertible Seat F o r w a r d F a c i n g Use Requirements: This child restraint, with the upper seatback installed in a forward facing position, is designed for use by children whose: - Weight is between 23 and 65 lbs (10,43 and 29 kg), and - Heig ht is 50 i nches (127 cm) or le ss. Child MUST meet AL[...]

Section 5 - Convertible Seat Parts Removable Upper Seat Back Head Bolster Harness P ads Chest clip Seat/Lumbar P ad 5pt Buckle Harness T ension Adjuster Drink Holder 9 Lower Anchor Connectors[...]

Section 5 - Convertible Seat Parts Recline F oot Drink Holder Instructions Holder Upper Seat Back Release Harness Height Adjustment Release Removable U pper Seat Back T op T ether 10 Lower Anchor Connectors[...]

S e c t i o n 6 - S e l e c t i n g A V e h i c l e S e a t i n g L o c a t i o n W ARNING DEA TH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur 11 • O n l y use this Convertible Seat with the vehicle’s seat belts or LA TCH System. • DO NOT use this Convertible Seat with vehicle seat belts mounted to the vehicle door o r door frame. • DO NOT u se thi s Con ve[...]

12 Use Of T rue Fit Convertible Seat Child Restraint In Conjunction With Side Airbags T o determine the types of side impact air bag(s) your vehicle may have for individual seating positions, please refer to your own er ’s manual . Th e Fir st Y ear s T rue Fi t Con vertib le Sea t chi ld restraint may be used in any rear seating position equippe[...]

S e c t i o n 6 - S e l e c t i n g A V e h i c l e S e a t i n g L o c a t i o n 3 . V ehicle Seats: DO NOT use th is Converti ble Se at with the following v ehicle seats: Seats Which Face Sides Of V ehicle Seats Which Face Rear Of V ehicle Rear Seats Of Small Extended Cab Pickup T rucks NO NO NO 4 . V ehicle Seat Belt Systems: Use only the vehicl[...]

4 . V ehicle Seat Belt Systems: 14 S e c t i o n 6 - S e l e c t i n g A V e h i c l e S e a t i n g L o c a t i o n Pa ss iv e R es tr ai nt s Mo to ri ze d Sh ou ld er Be lt Pa ss iv e R es tr ai nt s La p O r S ho ul de r Be lt Mo un te d O n Fr on t D oo r NO NO DO NOT use t his Co nvertible seat with the following vehicle seat belts. 5. LA TCH[...]

S e c t i o n 6 - S e l e c t i n g A V e h i c l e S e a t i n g L o c a t i o n What is LA TCH? LA TCH is a new system for attaching the child restraint to your vehicle seat. LATCH connects a child restraint to your automobile without using a seat belt. It is called Universal Anchorage System (UAS) in Canada or ISOFIX in Europe. L AT CH s ta nd s[...]

S e c t i o n 6 - S e l e c t i n g A V e h i c l e S e a t i n g L o c a t i o n 16 Ceiling mount Rear Package Shelf Pick up T ruck Floor Mounts V ehicle With Reinforced Seats  LA TCH - T op T ether Anchor Locations LA TCH - Lower Anchor Attachment Points This child restraint is equipped with lower anchor and top tether connectors.[...]

S e c t i o n 6 - S e l e c t i n g A V e h i c l e S e a t i n g L o c a t i o n Lower Anchor T o p T ether Maximum Child Weight for LA TCH Lo wer Anchor 48lbs (21kg) T op T ether 48lbs (21kg) Use the vehicle’s seat belt for children weighing more than 48 lbs.(21kg) or refer to your automobile’s owner’s manual for the maximum weight allowanc[...]

• • • Snugly adjust the b elts (Harness) provided with thi s chi ld re strai nt ar oun d you r chi ld. S nug m ean s you can not pinch webbing once buckled. Secure the top anchorage strap provided with this restraint. Secure this child r estraint with the ve hicle’s child restraint Anchorage syste m (LATCH) i f available or w it h a seat be[...]

Section 7 - Installation and Use  -Ensure vehicle is level.  -Place this restraint in a rear seating position.  T o p T ether 19 7.1 - Forward Facing Installation with Seat Belt and Top Tether[...]

Section 7 - Installation and Use 7 . 1 F o r w a r d F a c i n g w i t h S e a t B e l t a n d T e t h e r I n s t a l l a t i o n  L ift b ack f lap a nd pl ace har ness to si de.  U nlock and lower forw ard fac ing l ock o ff.  R o u t e a u t o b e l t t h r o u g h f o r w a r d f a c i n g b e l t p a t h .  P u t w e i g h t i n s[...]

Section 7 - Installation and Use 7 . 1 F o r w a r d F a c i n g w i t h S e a t B e l t a n d T o p T e t h e r I n s t a l l a tion  C ont. - Enga ge th e red lock tab and p r e s s d o w n t o l o c k .  L o w e r f l a p a n d s e c u r e h o o k a n d l o o p f a s t e n e r s .  A t t a c h T o p T e t h e r t o a d e s i g n a t e d[...]

Section 7 - Installation and Use Lower Anchor T o p T ether  Ensure vehicle is level.  Place this restraint in a rear seating position designated as lower anchor compatible. Refer to your automobile’s owner’s manual for LA TCH locations.  7.2 LA TC H - Fo rwar d Fa cing Inst alla tion wit h Lo wer Anc hor and T op T eth er 22[...]

Section 7 - Installation and Use 7.2 LA TC H - For ward Facin g Low er Anch or wi th T op T ether  L ift b ack f lap a nd pl ace har ness to si de.  U nlock and lower forw ard fac ing l ock o ff.  R o u t e l o w e r a n c h o r s t h r o u g h f o r w a r d f a c i n g b e l t p a t h .  P r e s s d o w n o n s e a t w i t h h a n d t [...]

Section 7 - Installation and Use 7.2 LA TC H - For ward Facin g Low er Anch or wi th T op T ether  R a i s e f o r w a r d l o c k o f f o v e r t h e L A T C H b e l t . Engag e the red loc k tab and p r e s s d o w n t o l o c k .  L o w e r f l a p a n d s e c u r e h o o k a n d l o o p f a s t e n e r s .  A t t a c h T o p T e t h e [...]

Section 7 - Installation and Use T h e T r u e F i t , i n a R ea r Fa c i ng i ns t a l l a t i on w as d es i g ne d wi t h a r e m o va b l e u p pe r se a t ba c k t o a ll o w f o r a p ro p e r i n st a l l a t i o n w h en t h e up p e r s e at b a ck c om e s i n c on t a ct w it h th e fr o n t s e a t . I f t h e u p pe r s e a t ba c k c[...]

Section 7 - Installation and Use  Ensure vehicle is level.  Move recline foot to the reclined position and place this restraint in a rear seating position. Note: If needed a towel or pool noodle can be used for extra elevation and angle adjustment.  7 . 3 R e a r F a c i n g I n s t a l l a t i o n w i t h S e a t B e l t . 26[...]

Section 7 - Installation and Use       7 . 3 R e a r F a c i n g i n s t a l l a t i o n w i t h S e a t B e l t .  U nsnap the 4 fro nt sn aps a nd th e 2 s ide s naps. Li ft an d fol d ba ck pa dding .  R otate red rear facin g loc k of f tow ard t he ce nter of the res train t.  L i f t t h e y e l l o w a r m a w a y [...]

Section 7 - Installation and Use 7 . 3 R e a r F a c i n g I n s t a l l a t i o n w i t h S e a t B e l t .  R oute seat belt throu gh th e r e a r f a c i n g s a f e t y b e l t p a t h .  P r e s s d o w n o n s e a t w i t h h a n d t o c o m p r e s s t h e a u t o m o b i l e s e a t c u s h i o n .  W i t h w e i g h t s t i l l i [...]

Section 7 - Installation and Use 7.4 Rea r Fa cing Inst alla tion wit h Low er Anch or T h e T r u e Fi t , i n a R e ar F ac i n g i n s t a l l at i o n, w as d es i g ne d wi t h a r e m o va b l e u p pe r se a t ba c k t o a ll o w f o r a p ro p e r i n st a l l a t i o n w h en t h e up p e r s e at b a ck c om e s i n c on t a ct w it h th [...]

Section 7 - Installation and Use  Ensure vehicle is level.  Move recline foot to the reclined position and place this restraint in a rear seating position designated as lower anchor compatible.Refer to your automobile’s owner’s manual for LA TCH locations.  7.4 Rear Facing Installation with Lower Anchor Lower Anchor 30[...]

Section 7 - Installation and Use     7 . 4 - R e a r F a c i n g I n s t a l l a t i o n w / L o w e r A n c h o r  U nsnap the 4 fro nt sn aps a nd th e 2 s ide s naps. Li ft an d fol d ba ck pa dding .  R otate red rear facin g loc k of f, loc k tow ard t he ce nte r of the res train t.  L i f t t h e y e l l o w a r m a w a [...]

Section 7 - Installation and Use 7 . 4 - R e a r F a c i n g I n s t a l l a t i o n w / L o w e r A n c h o r .  R oute lower anch or co nnect or con necto rs th rough re ar f a c i n g s a f e t y b e l t p a t h . N O T E : R e m o v e a n y t w i s t i n w e b b i n g t o e n s u r e t h e w e b b i n g l i e s f l a t f o r s e c u r i n g [...]

Section 7 - Installation and Use 7 . 4 - R e a r F a c i n g I n s t a l l a t i o n w / L o w e r A n c h o r P r e s s y e l l o w a r m i n t o p l a c e a n d h o l d . R o t a t e r e d l o c k t o t h e l o c k e d p o s i t i o n . Y o u w i l l f e e l t h e r e d l o c k , s n a p i n t o p o s i t i o n . R e p e a t o t h e r sid e. E n [...]

Section 7 - Installation and Use 7.6 Child Placement in Restraint  Place child in the restraint with the child’s back flat against the back of the restraint and the child’s bottom touching the seat.  Place harness straps over the child’s shoulders. Note:Check the height of the harness straps at the child’s shoulders.  Place 5 pt. c[...]

Section 7 - Installation and Use 7.7 Selecting the Harness Height Location Rear Facing Harness Strap Height -Harness straps should be located in the nearest position at or below the shoulder . The T rue Fit has been safety tested with the  height insert and head pillows that are included with this restraint. The height insert is needed until the[...]

Section 7 - Installation and Use 7.8 Shoulder Height Adjustment    Shoulder Height Positions Facing Direction Position Rear 1,2 & 3 Forward 2,3 & 4 Height Adjustment  Pull on yellow release handles  Raise or lower to the appropriate position. 7.9 T ether Storage  Store top tether on back of seat when not used in a rear fac[...]

Section 7 - Installation and Use 7.10 - 5 Point Buckle T o Unlock the 5 Point Buckle  Press the red button until 5 point buckle releases.  Pull buckle tongues up to remove. T o Lock the 5 Point Buckle  Align and insert the silver buckle tongues one at a time until the tongues lock in place. Note: Pull up on buckle tongues to test and ensur[...]

Section 7- Installation and Use 7.1 1 Chest Clip T o Unlock the Chest Clip  Squeeze center locking tabs .  Pull Chest clip apart . T o Lock the Chest Clip  Align locking tabs and press Chest Clip together until tabs snap into place. Note: Gently pull on Chest Clip to ensure Chest Clip is secure.   38[...]

Section 7 - Installation and Use 7.12 Adjusting Harness T ension    39 T o Tighten Harness System T ension  Pull on the harness tension adjuster to tighten harness straps. T ension T ip! A snug strap should not allow any slack. It lies in a relatively straight line with out sagging. It does not press on to the child’s flesh or push th[...]

7.13 2 Position Crotch Buckle Adjustment T o change position  Press the crotch buckle plunger down with fingers and move position. Fit Note: The crotch buckle should be at the crotch but not under . 7.14 Seat Insert Use The T rue Fit has been safety tested with the  height insert and head pillows that are included with this restraint. The hei[...]

Section 7 - Installation and Use 7.15 Harness Length Adjustment T o Adjust Harness Length  Unhook the harness straps from the metal plate and move to the desired adjustment.  Ensure the harness strap ends are fully hooked on the metal plate. Both side must look alike!!   YES NO 41[...]

Section 7 - Installation and Use 7.16 Recline Foot Adjustment The Recline foot has two positions.  Forward Facing Upright  Rear Facing Recline T o change to position of the rear facing recline foot, grasp the recline foot and move toward the desired location. Always adjust the recline foot upright to the upright position when forward facing. [...]

Section 7 - Installation and Use Remove the upper seat back by lifting the yellow release tab  and pulling up on the upper seat back  . NOTE: DO NOT store the upper seat back in the passenger compartment. Store the upper seat back in a secure location like your trunk or garage.    DEA TH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur T h e up p e r s e[...]

Section 7 - Installation and Use Installation Align the upper seat back rods and push rods into the openings until you hear or feel a click. Pull up on the upper seat back to ensure the removeable upper seat back is locked in position.   DEA TH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur T h e up p e r s e at b ac k mu s t b e i ns t a ll e d : W h e n t h e[...]

Section 7 - Installation and Use 7.19 Pad Removal & Laundering Pad Removal  Unfasten the 4 elastic loops located on the bottom of the T rue Fit.  Unfasten the 10 snaps located on the edge of the pad.  Lift the seatback flap.  Remove the upper seat back.  Remove the pad to launder .  Upper seat pad. Unfasten 4 snaps and remove.[...]

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Section 7 - Installation and Use 7.20 Installation Pictograms Lap Belt Lap Belt Lap Belt/ T op T ether Lap / Shoulder Lap / Shoulder Lap / Shoulder w/ T op T ether Lower Anchor Lower Anchor LA TCH Lower Anchor w/ T op T ether 47 Rear Facing Rear Facing Forward Facing[...]

Section 8 - Safety Checklist/Safe Practices For assistance with installation or use, contact one of the following sources: - Learning Curve at: Phone: 1-888-899-2229 Email: CS@learningcurve.com - A certified Child Passenger Safety (CPS) T echnician in your area. T o locate a CPS T echnician in your area, log onto www .nhtsa.dot.gov and select “Ch[...]

Section 8 - Safety Checklist/Safe Practices √ Did you read and understand these instructions and labels on the convertible car seat? √ Is the child the proper weight and height for the seat in the rear facing position? √ If the child is in the rear facin g position, are the shoulder straps at or below the child’s shoulders? √ √ If the c[...]

Section 9 - Additional Information Certification: This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal Motor V ehicle Safety Standards for use in motor vehicles. This Convertible Seat is certified for use in motor vehicles. Aircraft Use: This Restraint is Certified for Aircraft Use. . V ehicle Seat Protection: Protect vehicle seat. Use a [...]

Section 10 - Care and Cleaning Removing Seat Pad: - Follow directions on page 45. Cleaning Seat Pad, Head Bolster and Height Insert: - Hand wash in cool water and mild soap. - Air dry . Cleaning Shell: - Wipe with mild solution of soap and water . A void wetting labels. - Rinse with clean water . - Never use “household” detergents or solvents. [...]

52 True Fit Notes Blank page for notes.[...]

Keep this instruction manual for future use. Store in pocket on back of the Convertible Seat. © 2008 Learning Curve Brands 4000000630 3 08 Learning Curve Brands Attn: Consumer Services Dyersville, IA 52040 or call 1-888-899-2229 or log onto www .learningcurve.com 2021 9th St. SE[...]