User manual BRITAX UNITY TRAVEL SYSTEM

[. . . ] Use rearfacing for children who weigh between 5 and 40 lbs (2. 3 ­ 18. 1 kg). Use forward-facing for children who weigh between 20 and 70 lbs (9. 1 ­ 31. 8 kg) AND are at least 1 year of age. · Snugly adjust the belts provided with this child restraint around your child. It does not press into the child's flesh or push the child's body into an unnatural position. [. . . ] See page 27 for possible rear-facing tether configurations. 30 Rear-Facing Installation Install with LATCH as shown above. ImpoRtANt: The buckle should be in the inner slot for rear-facing installation. 31 Rear-Facing Installation 1 Firmly press the lower connectors onto the adjacent lower anchors. · A click confirms attachment. · Verify that the lower connector strap is not twisted. TIP: You may need to turn the front of the child seat toward you for easier access to the lower anchors. 1 NOTE: If a click is not heard when connecting either lower connector, the lower connector strap may be twisted, or there may be debris in the lower connector. Correct either situation before continuing with the installation process. 2 2 3 Push the child seat down while pulling each lower connector strap to tighten. Rear-facing installations can be improved by the use of the Versa-Tether (see pages 26 ­ 29). 32 Rear-Facing Installation Check that the child seat is reclined to position 3 Check that there is LESS than 1 in. (2. 5 cm) of movement (front to back or side to side) at the belt path Check lower connector attachments Checklist 9 Check that all connections are secure. 9 Check that the child seat cannot be moved front to back or side to side more than 1 in. If the child seat is not secure, repeat installation or use a different seating location. 9 Check that the back angle of the child seat is 30º ­ 45º from vertical (not to exceed 45º) when the car is parked on a level surface. * If necessary, the proper recline angle can be achieved by placing a rolled towel or pool noodle in the vehicle seat bight. 33 Rear-Facing Installation Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation Before You Begin: · Check that your vehicle belt is compatible for use with child seats. Using the tether will improve the stability of the child seat and reduce the risk of injury. See page 27 for possible rear-facing tether configurations. 38 Rear-Facing Installation Install with lap belt as shown above. ImpoRtANt: · The harness buckle strap should lie toward the back of the child seat during installation. · The buckle should be in the inner slot for rear-facing installation. 39 Rear-Facing Installation 1 2 a Lift harness adjuster lever b Pull both harness straps forward Loosen the harness. 1b Remove the body pillow, unbuckle the harness, and remove the belly pad. 1a 3 Pull the head restraint cover up, then pull the seat cover forward while pulling the buckle through to access the rear-facing belt path. 4 Route the vehicle seat belt through the rear-facing belt slots, then buckle. Ensure the vehicle belt is not twisted. 5 Push the child seat down while pulling the vehicle belt to remove all slack (see pages 10 ­ 11). Rear-facing installations can be improved by the use of the VersaTether (see pages 26 ­ 29). Replace the cover and belly pad. 4 6 7 8 40 5 Rear-Facing Installation Check that the child seat is reclined to position 3 Check that there is LESS than 1 in. (2. 5 cm) of movement (front to back or side to side) at the belt path Check buckle connection Checklist 9 Check that the vehicle belt is securely fastened. 9 Check that the child seat cannot be moved front to back or side to side more than 1 in. If the child seat is not secure, repeat installation or use a different seating location. 9 Check that the back angle of the child seat is 30º ­ 45º from vertical (not to exceed 45º) when the car is parked on a level surface. [. . . ] SLOT · The vehicle belt must pass in front of the buckle strap for rear-facing use. · Use the outer buckle slot when installing the child seat forwardfacing with a child weighing 30 lbs (13. 6 kg) and above or if the buckle is under the child in the inner position. 1 Guide the buckle retainer down through the slot in the child seat shell. Select the appropriate slot for the size of your child and turn the buckle webbing and slide it into the chosen slot. Ensure that the buckle strap is not twisted and that the button faces out. 2 Slide the buckle webbing into the slot between buckle positions. 3 4 66 Tips and Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem: The harness cannot be adjusted to its full height. [. . . ]