User manual BRITAX HUSKY

[. . . ] 30 This product and its components are subject to change without notice. P221900 R3:08/04 · Use only with children who weigh between 22 and 80 pounds (10 and 36 kg) and whose height is 53 inches (134 cm) or less. · Snugly adjust the belts provided with this child restraint around your child. It does not press on the child's flesh or push the child's body into an unnatural position. [. . . ] · Verify that LATCH harness is not twisted. C 11 10 Installation Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation Long Route Figure A illustrates a typical long route lapshoulder belt installation. WARNING: · Do not install this restraint using a nonlocking ELR vehicle belt, unless a locking clip is used. Refer to the vehicle owner's manual for instructions on correct use of vehicle belts with child restraints. 2 Place the child restraint in a forward facing position on the vehicle seat. 3 Pull the vehicle belt out and pass it through the first belt slot, from the front of the restraint to the rear (Fig B). 4 Route the vehicle belt around the back of the restraint then through the second belt slot, from the rear of the restraint to the front (Fig. 6 While kneeling on the restraint to push it firmly into the vehicle backrest, remove all slack from the vehicle belt. · First remove slack from the lap portion of the vehicle belt, then the shoulder portion (Fig. E & F). Installation A 7 Verify that the vehicle belt is tight and the child restraint is secure. Refer to Figure G for correct routing of the lap-shoulder vehicle belt. IMPORTANT: Always use the VersaTether for children weighing more than 50 pounds (22. 6 kg). E B Upper Anchorage Points C 12 G F 13 Installation Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation Short Route Figure A illustrates a typical short route lap-shoulder belt installation. WARNING: · Always use the Versa-Tether® when installing restraint using the short vehicle belt route (see pages 18­19). · Do not install this restraint using a non-locking ELR vehicle belt, unless a locking clip is used. Refer to the vehicle owner's manual for instructions on correct use of vehicle belts with child restraints. E B C 16 17 Versa-Tether® WARNING: ATTACH THE VERSA-TETHER ONLY TO TETHER ANCHORS IDENTIFIED BY YOUR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER AS TETHER ANCHORAGE POINTS. · ALWAYS USE THE VERSA-TETHER FOR CHILDREN WEIGHING MORE THAN 50 POUNDS (22. 6 KG). Using the tether will improve the stability of your child restraint and reduce the risk of injury. · If your vehicle does not currently have a tether anchor attachment, refer to your vehicle owner's manual or contact your vehicle manufacturer for assistance. If a tether anchor is not available, DO NOT modify your vehicle without advice from your vehicle manufacturer. Versa-Tether® Using the Versa-Tether 1 Locate the tether on the back of the restraint. 2 Once your child restraint is secured with the vehicle belts or LATCH, lift the tether adjuster tab to release the tether straps, then A pull to fully extend tether. 6 Verify that there is tension in the tether strap and that the child restraint is properly secured. 18 19 Using Restraint Features Recline Bar THE RECLINE BAR MUST BE INSTALLED BEFORE USING THIS RESTRAINT UNLESS THE TETHER IS USED. Insert recline bar into the holes in lower rear of restraint prior to installation in vehicle (Fig. [. . . ] DO NOT: · Bleach · Machine wash · Machine dry Cleaning the Harness SPONGE CLEAN, using warm water and mild soap. TOWEL DRY DO NOT: · Bleach · Machine wash · Machine dry · Disassemble the harness Cleaning the Shell SPONGE CLEAN, using warm water and mild soap. TOWEL DRY DO NOT: · Use abrasive cleaners · Disassemble the harness Refitting the Cover To refit the cover, reverse Cover Removal directions. Make sure that the shoulder straps are threaded through the chest clips and that the harness is not twisted. 26 27 Care and Maintenance Buckle Removal 1 Locate the metal buckle strap retainer on bottom of the restraint. [. . . ]