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USAGE
TO ENSURE SAFE OPERATION OF YOUR BACKPACK, PLEASE FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY. RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
ASSEMBLY
* Remove Backpack from box. The Backpack comes fully assembled and
ready to use.
FITTING THE BACKPACK
* The Backpack should be fitted to each user individually. The fitting process
should be performed without the child in the Backpack. Place weight in the
Backpack, using books or other heavy material, to obtain a more
comfortable fit.
* Place the Backpack on your back and position the waist strap across the
front of your hip bone points. The buckle should be approximately over
your belly button. Tighten the waist strap until snug.
* Tighten the shoulder straps by pulling downward on the shoulder strap
webbing. The shoulder straps should lie smoothly over your shoulders. See
figure 1. If the shoulder straps are gapping above your shoulders, you need
to re-position the waist strap into the upper position.
- To re-position the waist belt, remove the screws that attach the waist belt
to the frame. Re-attach the waist belt using the lower set of grommets
in the waist belt. Tighten the screws until the screw just begins to stick
out of the nylon locknut. See figure 2.
* Tighten the load lifter straps by pulling downward on the lifter webbing.
The lifter straps help redistribute the weight of the Backpack from the top of
your shoulders to the waist belt. Tighten the lifter straps until the weight is
evenly and comfortably distributed, approximately 20% of the load on the
shoulders and 80% of the load on the waist. See figure 3.
* Connect the sternum straps together by inserting the male buckle fitting into
the female fitting. The sternum strap helps stabilize the Backpack by tying
the shoulder straps together. Tighten the sternum strap until comfortable.
See figure 4.
TO ADJUST THE BACKPACK TO YOUR CHILD
WARNING:
Always use the safety harness
and insure that the child is properly positioned
according to these instructions.
* Place the Backpack on a level and firm surface. Pull outward on the rear
support leg. See figure 5. The rear leg support is intended only as an aid in
putting on and removing the Backpack.
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Fig. 4
Fig. 5
