User manual BRITAX FORWARD FACING CHILD RESTRAINT

[. . . ] CHILD RESTR AINT Child Restraint Instructions for Installation & Use Forward Facing Child Restraint Series number: 7000/B/5/2000 and 7000/B/5/2004 Child restraint for vehicle use. INFORMATION FOR BUYERS: FOR CHILDREN FROM 8KG TO 18KG. IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT. The Safe-n-Sound trade mark is the property of Britax Childcare Pty. Visit the Britax Web Site at http://www. britax. com. au or Email us at: custserv@britax. com. au Series Number: 7000/B/5/2000 and 7000/B/5/2004 We reserve the right to alter this product without notice in our constant endeavour for improvement. This product is covered by Australian and overseas patent applications. [. . . ] and install anchor bolt and fitting as shown right, ensuring correct direction of anchor fitting as previously illustrated. The spacers provided may need to be used for vehicles with recessed anchorage points. CAUTION: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE ATTACHMENT BOLT MAXIMUM TORQUE 20 N. m. Front of vehicle Anchor bolt Lock washer Anchor fitting Spacers (if required) Trim Metal panel HEAD REST (IF FITTED) Head Rest straps should be over the top of the Restraint and through top slots. The Head Rest is designed to snugly support the child for extra comfort. If fitting Head Rest for child use, fit straps through Upper Shoulder Strap Slots and over the top of the restraint as shown right. Slide Head Rest up or down to rest above the shoulder strap slots being used. Head Rest straps If the car is not fitted with child restraint anchorage points. . . For Sedans only - Drill 9mm diameter hole in the parcel shelf on the centreline of the seating position as shown right. Install the anchor bolt as shown below right ensuring the correct direction as shown on page 4. THIS IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT IN VEHICLES SUCH AS STATION WAGONS, VANS, HATCH BACKS OR VEHICLES WITHOUT A FIXED PARCEL SHELF, SINCE THE ANCHOR POINT IS USUALLY NOT VISIBLE. The restraint strap & Attachment Clip may be damaged or disconnected by unsecured vehicle contents. To ensure a secure engagement, before each use of the restraint follow this procedure: A. Tighten the Upper Anchorage Strap and ensure that strap is not twisted. The following diagram shows correct method of engaging Attachment Clip to Anchor Fitting. CARE AND MAINTENANCE REGULAR CARE OF THIS RESTRAINT: Please check the following items regularly to ensure the safety of your child: A. Check that the buckle clicks and is not sluggish or sticky in operation. If any part of the restraint is cracked or broken, seek repair immediately or replace the child restraint. TO CLEAN HARNESS BUCKLE: If sticky liquids such as baby formula, fruit juice, etc. An indication of a sluggish Harness Buckle is that you cannot hear a click when engaging the Harness Tongues. To restore the Harness Buckle to good working order it needs to be cleaned as follows: A. From the underside of the restraint pull each crotch 3-bar slide then turn 3-bar slide and push through each slot to remove the Harness Buckle from the restraint. Let the water run through the mouth of the buckle for five minutes. CORRECT ENGAGEMENT OF ATTACHMENT CLIP TO ANCHOR FITTING WHEN THE ATTACHMENT CLIP COVER IS USED. Cover Note: Fittings have been enlarged and straps have been lengthened/shortened to improve clarity of the diagram. CORRECT Body 3-bar slide C. Engage and disengage the Harness Tongues and Buckles several times until a strong audible click is heard. Front of vehicle Click VEHICLE INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES (Available from retailers of Safe-n-Sound products) EXTRA ANCHOR KITS: are available if using the restraint in additional vehicles. EXTENSION STRAPS: may be required for vehicles without a fixed parcel shelf. Re-order numbers: 0035 (length 300 mm) 0036 (length 600 mm) GATED 3-BAR SLIDE: for installation where the seat belt configuration does not firmly hold the child restraint. If you still cannot hear a strong audible click after engaging the Harness Tongues & Buckle, then repeat cleaning several times. [. . . ] 18 kg max. B. Lift & hold Harness Adjuster Lock up (Under Flap) Pull to tighten C. Fit either harness tongue into the harness buckle followed by the other tongue until a click is heard. Should the second tongue not insert - press the red button and reinsert the tongues. Ensure secure engagement by pulling harness straps. WARNINGS Do not use the restraint without the Upper Anchorage Strap correctly attached. [. . . ]