User manual BRITAX COMPANION

[. . . ] CompanionTM User Guide Table of Contents Safety Information Features Using the Restraint LATCHStorage AdjustableCanopy AdjustableHandle HarnessBuckle AdjustingBucklePosition AdjustingWidthofHeadPad ChestClip CheckingHarnessHeight HarnessHeightAdjustment SecuringChildinRestraint Vehicle Safety Belts Vehicle Seating Positions Base Installation LATCHInstallation Lap-ShoulderBeltInstallation LapBeltInstallation ReclineAdjustment AttachingRestrainttoBase RemovingRestraintfromBase Installation without Base Lap-ShoulderBeltInstallation LapBeltInstallation Installation in Aircraft Care and Maintenance Warranty Thisproductanditscomponentsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice. PrintedinU. S. A. P231400R5:10. 07 2-5 6-7 8-17 8 8 9 10 10-11 12 12 14 15 16-17 18 19 20-25 20-21 22-23 24-25 13 13 13 26-28 26-27 28 29 30-33 34 · Useonlyinarearfacingpositionwhenusingthisrestraintinthe vehicle. · Useonlywithchildrenwhoweighbetween4and22pounds(2and 10kg)andwhoseheightis30inches(76cm)orless. · Snugly adjust the belts provided with this restraint around your child. Asnugstrapshouldnotallowanyslack. Itliesinarelatively straightlinewithoutsagging. Itdoesnotpressonthechild'sflesh orpushthechild'sbodyintoanunnaturalposition. [. . . ] Loosen the harness by pressing the harnessadjusterleverwhilepullingthe harnessstrapsforward(Fig. A). Three-point belts that have separate retractors for the shoulder section and thelapsection. 2-point Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)vehiclebeltswithouttheuseofabeltshorteningclipwhen installingwithoutbase. The owner's manual for your vehicle will have information on the typesofvehiclebeltsinyourvehicle. Ifyourbelttypeislistedabove, selectanotherseatingpositionoruseLATCHconnectors. Thischildrestraintcanfitsecurelyinmostvehiclesusingtheexisting vehicle belts. However, some vehicle designs prevent a secure fit of the child restraint due to the position of the vehicle belt lower anchoragepoints. 18 Vehicle Seating Positions WARNING! · Forward facing vehicle seats MUST be used with this child restraint. · DO NOT place a child restraint rear-facing in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger air bag unless the air bag is turned off. The back seat is the safest place for children under 12. 19 Base Installation LATCH Installation · Figure A illustrates a typical rear facing LATCH installation. If LATCH anchors are not installed, you must use vehicle belt installation methods. 1. Press and hold the LATCH adjuster release button, thenpulltolengthenLATCHharness tofulllength. Placethebasesidewaysonthevehicleseat, with theanti-reboundbarfacingyou. VerifythattheLATCHharnessisnottwisted, then attach the closest connector to the seatback to the farthest LATCH anchor in desiredseatingposition(Fig. C). Rotatebaseintorearfacingpositionwithantireboundbaragainstvehicleseatback. Verify that the LATCH harness is not twisted, thenattachtheotherconnectortoclosestLATCH anchorindesiredseatingposition(Fig. D). · A positive click confirms attachment. Adjustreclinebyturningknobonfrontofbaseuntilcorrectangle isachieved. · When correctly reclined, the red line on base will be level with the ground. 20 Base Installation · If there is a problem achieving the proper recline angle, collapse the recline adjuster and place a rolled towel or pool noodle in the crease of the vehicle seat to help level the base. described above. Do not raise the base off of the front edge of vehicle seat; doing so will reduce protection of your child. WARNING!Push the base firmly into the vehicle seat while pulling each LATCH harness tight (Fig. 10. Close lock-off plate over the LATCH harness, then secure by closing both tabs while pressing firmly on the lock-off plate (Fig. If adjustment is necessary, release tension on LATCH straps and adjust angle, then re-tighten. Base is stable when it moves less than 1 inch front to back or side to side. · Lock-off is properly secured when tabs are flat against lock-off plate. E Base Removal: F Loosen the LATCH straps, then release each LATCH connector from the LATCH anchor by pressing the release button on the LATCH connector. · When not in use, always store the LATCH connectors on storage ring at front of base. 21 Base Installation Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation · Figure A illustrates a typical rear facing lapshoulder belt installation. · When not in use, always store the LATCH connectors on storage ring at front of base. 1. [. . . ] · DO NOT: Bleach, machine wash, machine dry, or iron. Cleaning the Head Pad Cover · REMOVE CONTENTS OF HEAD PAD, sponge clean with damp sponge and mild detergent. · DO NOT: Bleach, machine wash, machine dry, iron, or disassemble head pad insert. Cleaning the Shell & Harness · · · · BRUSH AWAY LOOSE DEBRIS, using a soft bristled brush. Do not machine wash, machine dry, or disassemble the harness. 31 Care and Maintenance Cleaning the Harness Adjuster sure it is clean and free of food, coins, dirt, and other objects. If debris is present, it must be removed to prevent interference with the adjuster mechanism. [. . . ]