User manual BRITAX DECATHLON

[. . . ] 38 This product and its components are subject to change without notice. P250000 R1:11/04 · Use only in a rear-facing position when using restraint with an infant weighing less than 20 pounds (9 kg). The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends rear facing until at least 1 year of age and 20 pounds. · Use only with children who weigh between 5 and 65 pounds (2. 3 and 29 kg) and whose height is 49 inches (124 cm) or less. [. . . ] C 16 Installation: Forward Facing Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation · Figure A illustrates a typical forward facing lap-shoulder belt installation. · When not in use, always store the LATCH connectors in storage slots. Installation: Forward Facing 4 Rotate lever downward to open forward facing lock-off farthest from where the vehicle belt will be buckled. 6 Kneel on the child restraint to force it into the vehicle seat while pulling the shoulder portion of the vehicle belt D tightly through the lock-off (fig. 7 Hold the shoulder belt tight, then rotate the lock-off upward until secured (fig. 8 Verify that the vehicle belt is tight and the child restraint is secure. · The restraint is tight when it cannot be moved more than 1" (2. 5 cm) at the belt path. · Installation can be improved by the use of the Versa-Tether® (pgs. 21­22). 1 Place the child restraint forward facing on the vehicle seat. · Restraint must be in the full upright position when installed in forward facing A mode with children over 33 pounds (15kg). · If using Versa-Tether®, remove from pouch and loosely attach to an approved tether anchorage point (pg. 22). 2 Pull the vehicle belt out then thread it through the forward facing belt path. C). B Removal E Release the Versa-Tether, if used, then reverse the above directions. C 18 19 Installation: Forward Facing Lap Belt Installation · Figure A illustrates a typical forward facing lap belt installation. · When not in use, always store the LATCH connectors in storage slots. Installation: Versa-Tether® WARNING: · WHEN USING THE RESTRAINT IN FORWARD FACING MODE, ATTACH THE VERSA-TETHER ONLY TO TETHER ANCHORS IDENTIFIED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER AS TETHER ANCHORAGE POINTS. · If a tether anchorage is not available, DO NOT modify the vehicle without advice from the vehicle manufacturer. · DO NOT hook the Versa-Tether to the bottom of a vehicle seat adjuster!IMPORTANT: · Britax® recommends that the tether be used at all times. Using the tether will improve the stability of the child restraint and reduce the risk of injury. · If the vehicle does not currently have a tether anchor attachment, refer to the vehicle owner's manual or contact the vehicle manufacturer for assistance. · The back angle of the child restraint should be 45º­45º from vertical when properly installed in the rear facing position. NOTE: · The rear facing recline angle can be adjusted by tightening the tether as described on page 24, using anchor point 3. · It may be necessary to loosen the tether and vehicle seat belt before adjusting the recline position. 1 Place the child restraint forward facing on the vehicle seat. · Restraint must be in the full upright position when installed in forward facing A mode with children over 33 pounds (15kg). · If using Versa-Tether®, remove from pouch and loosely attach to an approved tether anchorage point (pg. 22). 2 Pull the vehicle belt out then thread it through the forward facing belt path. 4 Kneel on the child restraint to force it B into the vehicle seat while removing slack from the vehicle belt (fig. 5 Verify that the vehicle belt is tight and the child restraint is secure. · The restraint is tight when it cannot be moved more than 1" (2. 5 cm) at the belt path. · Installation can be improved by the use of the Versa-Tether® (pgs. [. . . ] · TOWEL DRY · DO NOT: Use solvents, abrasive cleaners, or disassemble the Cleaning the Shell harness. Cleaning the Harness · SPONGE CLEAN, using warm water and mild soap. · TOWEL DRY · DO NOT: Bleach, machine wash, machine dry, or disassemble the harness. Cleaning the Harness Adjuster Periodically check the adjuster area to be 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. · TOWEL DRY · DO NOT: Use solvents, abrasive cleaners, or disassemble the harness. 10 Remove the entire cover from the restraint. Refitting the Cover To refit the cover, reverse Cover Removal directions. [. . . ]