User manual BRITAX CONVERTIBLE CHILD RESTRAINT

[. . . ] 7000/G/2004, 7000/H/2004, 7000/I/2004 & 7000/J/2004. Convertible Child restraint for vehicle use. Rearward Facing For use with children up to 12kg. Forward Facing. For use with children from 8kg up to 18kg. INFORMATION FOR BUYERS: FOR USE WITH CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO 18 KG. IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT. ILLUSTRATIONS FOR REFERENCE ONLY. Instructions for Installation & Use CONVERTIBLE CHILD RESTRAINT WITH MANUAL ADJUSTER & RETRACTOR MODELS Series number: INDEX FOR TODDLER AND CHILD USE WHO TO CONTACT 2. HOW TO USE CROTCH STRAP POSITION (13) CROTCH STRAP POSITION (21) FOR BABY AND CHILD USE 22. [. . . ] Press red button on Harness Buckle then both Harness Tongues will be released. Move each shoulder strap to baby's side then pick up baby. 14 Rearward Facing (Up to 12 kg) SPECIAL FEATURES FOR CHILD USE To be used only in a forward-facing position for a child weighing from 8 kg to 18 kg. RETRACTOR HARNESS MODELS 1 2 3 4 5 Harness Tongues Harness Adjustment Button Harness Buckle 14 13 12 11 6 16 Front of vehicle 7 10 9 8 1. Lock Off (If supplied) Forward Facing (8kg up to 18kg) 15 SUITABLE FOR USE TO BE USED WITH A LAP-SASH OR LAP ONLY To be used only in a forward facing SEAT BELT IN THE FRONT OR BACK OF MOSTposition for a child weighing from 8 kg to 18 kg. 18 kg max. WARNINGS DO NOT USE RESTRAINT IN FORWARDFACING POSITION WITH THE STABILISING BAR PULLED OUT. Do not use the restraint without the Upper Anchorage Strap correctly attached. If your vehicle is not fitted with an anchor point, please contact a Safety Restraint Fitting Station authorised by the relevant State Government Body for correct fitment of the restraint. The upper anchorage strap must be attached to an anchorage point using an extension strap if necessary. The upper anchorage strap will need to pass the rear seating position to attach to an anchorage point. DO NOT USE A CHILD RESTRAINT IN A SEATING POSITION WHERE AN AIRBAG IS FITTED. FOLLOW CAR MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS. 16 Forward Facing (8kg up to 18kg) HOW TO SETUP ADJUSTING SHOULDER HARNESS STRAPS HEIGHT FOR CHILD USE FORWARD-FACING Correct fitment of the harness is very important as it restrains the child in the restraint. The harness must fit firmly around the upper torso of the child and be positioned so as to leave the child's arms and legs 1 free. The shoulder straps must be in the slots which FOR CHILD 2 are nearest to the child's shoulders, but not more 8kg to 18kg FOR BABY up to 12kg than 25mm below the child's shoulders. If the 3 harness straps are more than 25 mm below the level of the child's shoulders then the 44 child is too large for the restraint and the restraint should not be used. 5 6 7 7 6 FORWARD-FACING Shoulder Harness threaded UNDER Bar. Bar 25mm Front of vehicle The Adjuster straps are UNDER the Bar. 1. At the rear of the restraint, remove one of the harness shoulder straps from metal Strap Connector by slipping strap through open slot. Insert shoulder strap through restraint slot which will position shoulder strap level with or above the child's shoulder and then under the metal bar. Ensure that the shoulder strap passes through matching slots in cover and restraint body. FORWARD FACING MODE Ensure the shoulder strap is threaded through the slot, then under the bar at the rear of the restraint before connecting to the metal strap connector (shown right). It is better to change one strap at a time so that the other strap will be a guide for reassembly. Strap Connector C. D. E. F. WARNING: Do not use the restraint with harness shoulder straps set at different heights or fed through mis-matching slots. Ensure harness straps are not twisted and that all straps are secure by pulling each harness strap. Ensure the shoulder strap is threaded through the slot, then under the bar & connected to the strap connector. Forward Facing (8kg up to 18kg) 17 HOW TO INSTALL INSTALLING INTO VEHICLE (UPRIGHT OR RECLINED) DO NOT USE RESTRAINT IN FORWARD-FACING MODE WITH THE STABILISING BAR PULLED OUT. (FORWARD FACING) A. If the Stabilising Bar is extended unhook Hook and Loop attachments and push trim away from restraint. B. [. . . ] Be on guard against carbon monoxide poisoning which can occur through only a slight leak in the exhaust system while travelling in a closed car. Never leave babies or toddlers in a stationary car in the sun because of the risk of heat exhaustion. Ensure babies and toddlers are adequately shaded from direct sunlight through side or rear windows. that could become missiles during an accident and cause injury to any occupant. CLOTHING/BATHING Take several changes of clothing and bibs for possible car sickness. [. . . ]