User manual BRITAX CHAPERONE

[. . . ] ChaperoneTM User Guide D EA S E R ION AS CT E ER PL TRU ND S E U ER IN OR V ST CO Contents General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Service Life of Infant Carrier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Certification (Motor Vehicle and Aircraft) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 General Warnings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Child Size: Height and Weight Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Vehicle Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Using LATCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Connecting the LATCH Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Locating and Storing the LATCH Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Vehicle Seating Positions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Compatible Vehicle Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Incompatible Vehicle Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Infant Carrier Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 LATCH Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Lap Belt Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Attaching Infant Carrier to Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Releasing Infant Carrier from Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Uninstalling the Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Installing the Base. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Installing Your Infant Carrier without Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Non-Locking Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation Using a Locking Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Lap Belt Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Removing the Infant Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Securing Your Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Adjusting the Harness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Harness Strap Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Adjusting the Buckle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Removing the Buckle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Replacing the Buckle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Low Birth Weight Infant Foam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Placing Child in Infant Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 General Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Care and Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 ©2010 Britax Child Safety, Inc. P328900_R5. 02. 10 This product and its components are subject to change without notice. 2 General Information Registration Fill out the registration card and mail it in today. Send your name, address, e-mail address if available, and the restraint's model number and manufacturing date to Britax Child Safety, Inc. [. . . ] Remove the base from the vehicle seat. f Place a rolled towel or pool noodle in the vehicle seat bight. g Place the base on the towel or pool noodle to help level the base and continue installation from step 3 on page 28. 32 Installing the Base Attaching Infant Carrier to Base 1 Align the infant carrier with the slots in the base, ensuring that the infant carrier faces the rear of the vehicle. 2 Set the infant carrier into base until an audible click is heard. 3 Pull up on the infant carrier handle to ensure it is properly secured. 4 Rotate the handle to any locked position. Installing the Base 33 Releasing Infant Carrier from Base 1 If necessary, rotate the handle into the carrying position. 2 Locate the release handle at the rear of the infant carrier. 3 Squeeze and hold the release handle. 4 Lift the infant carrier away from the base. 34 Uninstalling the Base Removal of Base LATCH Installation: IMPORTANT: Always remove the infant carrier before attempting to remove the base. 1 Press down on the lock off plate, then lift the tabs and lock-off plate to open the lock-off. 2 Press the LATCH adjuster release button and release tension in the LATCH strap. 3 4 Press the LATCH connector release button on each connector and detach them from the LATCH anchors. Remove the base from the vehicle. Uninstalling the Base 35 Removal of Base Vehicle Belt Installation: IMPORTANT: Always remove the infant carrier before attempting to remove the base. 1 Lift the tabs and lock-off plate to open the lock-off. 2 Press the release button on the vehicle belt buckle. 3 4 Pull the vehicle belt from the base belt guides. Remove the base from the vehicle. 36 Installing Your Infant Carrier without Base Installation without Base Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation Before You Begin: 9 Check that your vehicle seat belt is compatible with infant carrier use. 9 Check your vehicle owner's manual to determine how to lock your vehicle belt system. 9 Secure child in carrier before installing carrier in vehicle. Carrier Installation with Lap Shoulder Belt 1 Place the infant carrier rearfacing on the vehicle seat. 2 Pull the vehicle belt out and route the lap part of the vehicle belt through the first belt guide. * Do not route the shoulder part of the vehicle belt through the belt guides. Installing Your Infant Carrier without Base 37 3 Route the lap part of the vehicle belt through the second belt guide. * Do not route the shoulder part of the vehicle belt through the belt guides. 4 5 Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted and then buckle. Lock your vehicle seat belt system as instructed by your vehicle owner's manual. * See pages 11 ­ 15 for more information. 6 Push the infant carrier firmly into the vehicle seat while removing all slack from the lap part and then the shoulder part of the vehicle belt. IMPORTANT: If you cannot lock your vehicle seat belt you must use a locking clip. Contact Britax Consumer Services at 1. 888. 427. 4829 to obtain a locking clip. 38 Installing Your Infant Carrier without Base 7 Adjust the infant carrier handle to any locked position. 8 Verify that all connections are secure. 9 The vehicle belt is tight and locked. * Check that the vehicle belt retractor is locked or, * Check that the latch plate is locked or, * Ensure that a locking clip has been properly installed. 9 The infant carrier handle is rotated into any locked position. 9 The infant carrier is secure. * If the infant carrier can be moved more than 1 in. (2. 5 cm) front-to-back or side-to-side at the vehicle belt path, repeat installation or choose another seating location. 9 Check the recline angle. 10 The proper recline angle is achieved when the level indicators on the infant carrier are within the level lines. * The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. NOTE: It may be necessary to install the infant carrier more than once to achieve the proper recline angle. Installing Your Infant Carrier without Base 39 Follow the steps below if adjustment of the recline angle is necessary: a Unbuckle the seat belt. b Place a rolled towel or pool noodle(s) in the vehicle seat bight. * See note below. c Place the infant carrier on the towel or pool noodle(s) to help level the base. Repeat the previous steps until a secure installation with proper recline angle is achieved. NOTE: Configure pool noodle(s) to accommodate variations in vehicle seat contour as necessary. 40 Installing Your Infant Carrier without Base Non-Locking Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation Using a Locking Clip IMPORTANT: When installing this restraint using a non-locking vehicle belt, a locking clip must be used. Refer to your vehicle owner's manual for instructions on correct use of vehicle belts with child seats. Contact Britax Consumer Services at 1. 888. 427. 4829 to obtain a locking clip. 9 Secure child in carrier before installing carrier in vehicle Carrier Installation with a NonLocking Lap-Shoulder Belt 1 Place the infant carrier rear-facing on the vehicle seat. 2 Pull the vehicle belt out and route the lap part of the vehicle belt through the first belt guide. * Do not route the shoulder part of the vehicle belt through the belt guides. Installing Your Infant Carrier without Base 41 3 Route the lap part of the vehicle belt through the second belt guide. * Do not route the shoulder part of the vehicle belt through the belt guides. 4 Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted and then buckle. 5 Push the infant carrier firmly into the vehicle seat while removing all slack from the lap part, and then the shoulder part of the vehicle belt. Thread the locking clip onto both belts, placing it within 1 inch (2. 5 cm) of the latch plate. 6 Hold the lap and shoulder belts together behind the latch plate and unbuckle. 7 42 Installing Your Infant Carrier without Base 8 Buckle the vehicle belt. * The vehicle belt should be tight around the infant carrier. If it is not tight, unbuckle the belt, remove the locking clip, and repeat steps 2 ­ 7. 9 Adjust the infant carrier handle to any locked position. 10 Verify that all connections are secure. 9 The vehicle belt is tight and locked. * Ensure that a locking clip has been properly installed. 9 The infant carrier handle is rotated into any locked position. 9 The infant carrier is secure. * If the infant carrier can be moved more than 1 in. (2. 5 cm) front-to-back or side-to-side at the vehicle belt path, repeat installation or choose another seating location. 11 Check the recline angle. Installing Your Infant Carrier without Base 43 12 The proper recline angle is achieved when the level indicators on the infant carrier are within the level lines. * The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. NOTE: It may be necessary to install the infant carrier more than once to achieve the proper recline angle. Follow the steps below if adjustment of the recline angle is necessary: a Unbuckle the seat belt. b Place a rolled towel or pool noodle(s) in the vehicle seat bight. * See note below. c Place the infant carrier on the towel or pool noodle(s) to help level the base. Repeat the previous steps until a secure installation with proper recline angle is achieved. [. . . ] · The child's weight may be pressing against the head restraint or · The harness may need to be loosened. * Do not force the head restraint in either direction. Troubleshooting the Harness Adjuster If the harness adjuster is hard to pull: · Pull the harness adjuster strap away from the child seat (parallel to the ground) to tighten. * Do not pull sideways. * Do not wrap the harness adjuster strap around your hand while pulling. · Check that the harness yoke is not tangled under the infant carrier. Always ensure the attachment points of the base are accessible or clear the seating area where the infant carrier will be installed of any objects or debris to ensure the infant carrier will perform as intended. If the adjuster strap is fraying at the sides: · Pull the harness adjuster strap away from the child seat (parallel to the ground) to tighten. * Do not pull sideways. [. . . ]