User manual BRITAX WIZARD

[. . . ] 36 This product and its components are subject to change without notice. P228500 R3:10/04 · 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. [. . . ] · If LATCH connectors will not attach with a positive click, it may be necessary to switch the LATCH connectors as shown on page 21. C 17 16 Installation: Forward Facing Forward Facing Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation Installation: Forward Facing 4 Rotate the forward facing lock-off down to open. · Only use lock-off farthest from where the vehicle belt is buckled. · Figure A illustrates the forward facing lapshoulder vehicle belt route. · When not in use, always store the LATCH connectors in storage pouches sewn in cover above rear facing lock-offs. 1 Place the child restraint forward facing A on the vehicle seat. · Restraint must be in the full upright position when installed in forward facing mode with children over 33 pounds (15kg). · If installing with Versa-Tether®, remove tether from pouch and loosely attach to an approved tether anchorage point before continuing. See pages 23­25 for complete Versa-Tether instructions. 5 Remove slack from the lap portion of the vehicle belt. 6 Push the child restraint firmly into the vehicle seat while pulling the shoulder D portion of the vehicle belt tightly through the lock-off to remove slack (Fig. 7 Hold the shoulder belt tight, then rotate the lock-off upward until it clicks in place (Fig. E). · Lock-off is not engaged and vehicle belt is not secured until a click is heard. 2 Pull the vehicle belt out, then pass it over the LATCH bar, through the forward facing belt slots, then over the LATCH bar on the other side (Fig. C). B 8 Verify that the vehicle belt is tight and the child restraint is secure. · See Checking Buckle Position on page 26. · Installation can be improved by the use of the Versa-Tether® (see pages 23­25). E Removal: Open lock-offs, then unbuckle and remove vehicle belt from belt path. Disconnect Versa-Tether®, if attached. C 18 19 Installation: Forward Facing Forward Facing Lap Belt Installation Switching the LATCH Connectors If the LATCH connector will not properly connect to the LATCH bar in the vehicle, the connectors must be switched from one side to the other. 2 Slide one connector through both rear D facing belt slots to the opposite side of the restraint, so that both connectors are on the same side of the restraint (Fig. 4 Thread the other connector through the loop created in step 3 to switch positions (Fig. 5 Slide the connector which is now closest to the front of the restraint through both rear facing belt slots to E the opposite side of the restraint, so that each connector is in proper position on the LATCH bar. 6 Replace cover and continue with installation procedure. · Figure A illustrates the forward facing lap belt only vehicle belt route. · When not in use, always store the LATCH connectors in storage pouches sewn in cover above rear facing lock-offs. 1 Place the child restraint forward facing on the vehicle seat. A · Restraint must be in the full upright position when installed in forward facing mode with children over 33 pounds (15kg). · If installing with Versa-Tether®, remove tether from pouch and loosely attach to an approved tether anchorage point before continuing. See pages 23­25 for complete Versa-Tether instructions. 2 Pull the vehicle belt out, then pass it under the LATCH bar, through the forward facing belt slots, then under the LATCH bar on the other side (Fig. 4 Push the child restraint firmly 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. · See Checking Buckle Position on page 26. B C F 21 20 Installation in Aircraft This child restraint is certified for aircraft use. and Canada will allow the use of a child restraint, if it is labeled as an approved child restraint for airline use and fits properly on the plane. · Place the child restraint next to a window to avoid blocking the aisle. · If the aircraft lap belt is too short, ask the flight attendant for a Belt Extender. 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. [. . . ] · TOWEL DRY · DO NOT: Use solvents, abrasive cleaners, or disassemble the harness. · TOWEL DRY · DO NOT: Bleach, machine wash, machine dry, or disassemble the harness. Cleaning the Shell Cleaning 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. Refitting the Cover To refit the cover, reverse Cover Removal directions. [. . . ]