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Check that this child restraint will fit in your car.

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Series No.: BL7A/2010

Convertible Child Restraint 

Rearward Facing

For use with children
up to approximately 6 months.

Forward Facing

For use with children from approximately 
6 months to approximately 4 years of age.

INSTRUCTION BOOK

     IMPORTANT: 

KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT

Summary of Contents for BL7A/2010

Page 1: ...strations Series No BL7A 2010 Convertible Child Restraint Rearward Facing For use with children up to approximately 6 months Forward Facing For use with children from approximately 6 months to approximately 4 years of age INSTRUCTION BOOK IMPORTANT KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT ...

Page 2: ... risk of serious injury if they move to booster seats too early Children that have outgrown this restraint are safest in a booster seat until their shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker of the booster seat CAREFULLY READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION IN THE EVENT OF DOUBT ABOUT THE METHOD OF INSTALLATION CONSULT BABYLOVE OR AGENT OR A CHILD RESTRAINT FITTING STATION AUTHORISED B...

Page 3: ...e desired seating position where the child restraint is to be fitted follow the vehicle manufacturer s warnings and instructions THIS RESTRAINT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE WHERE THE ANCHORAGE STRAP MAY FALL INTO A SPLIT IN THE SEAT BACK E G HATCHBACK OR WAGON The restraint should not be purchased or sold as a second hand item It is recommended not to use child restraints older that 10 years as the pro...

Page 4: ...y 6 months of age LOWER SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKER Label A UPPER SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKER Label B When the child s shoulders reach this upper marker the child is now too big for the child restraint It is now time to move too the next child restraint Approximately 4 years of age IMPORTANT FOLLOW THIS ADVICE SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS THE NEXT STEP NEWBORN REARWARD FACING OLDER BABY REARWARD FACING Turn to f...

Page 5: ... are generally from approximately 4 years of age Convertible Booster Seat Note you can move to a convertible booster seat once the child s shoulders reach the lower shoulder height marker this will be a little lower than the Lower Shoulder Height Marker on the child restraint covered on previous pages OR Booster Seat and an accessory Child Harness A Child Harness must be used with a Booster Seat i...

Page 6: ...uscles maybe unable to support their head thus the baby should remain in rear facing until the neck muscles become stronger The purchaser should check the measurements between the front of the seat back of the rear seat and all front seats in the car in which the child restraint is intended to be used to ensure that the space is sufficient If you have the restraint check it fits in your car Region...

Page 7: ...ess must fit firmly around upper torso of the baby and be positioned so as to leave the baby s arms and legs free For babies in rear facing mode the infants shoulders must be below the lower shoulder height marker If your baby has reached the lower shoulder height marker then the restraint must be converted for Child Use Refer to Forward Facing section starting on page 26 The shoulder straps must ...

Page 8: ...RWARD FACING BABY USE REARWARD FACING 15 14 INSTALLING INTO VEHICLE REARWARD FACING A The car may be fitted with a child restraint anchor fitting behind the desired seating position Refer to the car owner s handbook If not then an anchor fitting will need to be installed Refer to pages 48 to 51 B The restraint is normally packaged in the fully upright Child Use mode so you will need to convert it ...

Page 9: ... vehicle seat in good condition I Feed the seat belt through the seat belt slots on each side of the restraint The rear facing seat belt path is identified by the blue REARWARD FACING BELT PATH marker 1 each side Blue marker to identify REARWARD FACING SEAT BELT PATH I G Unclip the plastic fasteners and pull back seat cover I BABY USE REARWARD FACING BABY USE REARWARD FACING D To convert the restr...

Page 10: ...uckle and tongue K Re attach the cover by connecting the plastic fasteners and align restraint centrally to the chosen seating position L Tighten the seatbelt If installed with a lap sash seat belt tighten both the lap and sash belts then allow the sash belt to feed into the retractor HOW TO INSTALL HOW TO INSTALL Attachment Clip hook Car s Anchor Fitting J 2 1 3 Ensure Upper Anchorage Strap is no...

Page 11: ...t causes the baby to be too upright for comfort the angle may be altered by placing a firm packing between the seat and the underside of the base Packing can be a firmly rolled up towel or nappy Do not remove all of the rearward slope by over packing Always leave a rearward slope angle of approximately 10 to 15 degrees as shown below BABY USE REARWARD FACING BABY USE REARWARD FACING Attachment Cli...

Page 12: ...baby on their back into restraint and fit harness with the shoulder straps on the chest and the waist strap at the child s hips Pull the crotch strap and buckle between the legs C D Crotch strap and buckle E Always make sure the baby is dressed to allow harness buckle to be pulled up between baby s legs e g a jump suit Make sure the baby s arms and legs are free NOTE Never wrap baby in a blanket b...

Page 13: ...se restraint if straps do not tighten and contact Customer Service for repair telephone number at the back of this book CAUTION A LOOSE HARNESS IS DANGEROUS REMOVING BABY FROM RESTRAINT A Press Upper Anchorage Strap Adjuster Button 1 while pulling Upper Anchorage Straps 2 to slacken as shown below Allow Upper Anchorage Straps 2 to fall to the sides for easy access into restraint as shown right B L...

Page 14: ...Anchor Fitting Slots for adjusting height of shoulder straps Vehicle seat belt Yellow Seat belt markers 1 each side for forward facing Padded Cover for comfort Stabilising Bar shown in Child Use mode Harness Adjustment Strap Harness Adjustment Lever Quick Release Harness Buckle Red button Fully Adjustable 6 point harness Buckle Tongue holders Shoulder height markers Upper Anchorage Strap Adjuster ...

Page 15: ...ary Do not use on any vehicle seat which faces sideways or rearwards Do not use any Baby Inserts in Forward Facing Child Use mode Do not use pillow unless recommended by Nursery Elegance Products Pty Ltd If an airbag is fitted in the desired seating position where the child restraint is fitted follow the vehicle manufacturer s warnings and instructions Children are of risk of serious injury if the...

Page 16: ...harness shoulder straps from metal Strap Connector by slipping strap through open slot C D Pull the shoulder strap out of the slot E Insert shoulder strap through restraint slot which will position shoulder strap level with or above the child s shoulder as shown right Ensure that the Shoulder strap passes through matching slots in cover and restraint body D Pull E HOW TO SET UP HOW TO SET UP TODDL...

Page 17: ...r to page 25 If not previously fitted rearward facing you will need to locate a child restraint anchor fitting The car may be fitted with a child restraint anchor fitting behind the desired seating position Refer to the car owner s handbook If not then an anchor fitting will need to be installed Refer to pages 48 to 51 CONVERT TO TODDLER USE MODE Convert the restraint from Baby Use mode to Toddler...

Page 18: ...e chosen seating position Some vehicle seat fabrics particularly velours may be damaged by a child restraint used continuously We recommend the use of a messy mat or thick towel to keep the vehicle seat in good condition H Fully lengthen seat belt Insert seat belt into Child Use seat belt path identified by yellow marker ensuring that the seat belt is not routed between the harness and the back of...

Page 19: ...ck IMPORTANT Always roll up the excess Upper Anchorage Strap and store behind the seat otherwise it may hang outside of the car door or could strangle a child Attachment Clip Hook Car s Anchor Fitting Pull Adjustment Strap to remove slack Storage Band Press Yellow Marker Identifies FORWARD FACING BELT PATH Car s Anchor Fitting Pull to remove slack then store the strap as shown on page 36 Storage B...

Page 20: ...ap Straps Shoulder Straps Crotch Straps Pull to remove slack from harness lap straps CAUTION A LOOSE HARNESS IS DANGEROUS Do not use restraint if straps do not tighten and contact Customer Service for repair telephone number at the back of this book HOW TO USE 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...

Page 21: ...uice etc get inside your Harness Buckle it may become sluggish 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 Buck...

Page 22: ...ok Elastic Loops E Undo Plastic Clips B Disconnect shoulder harness straps from metal strap connector at the rear page 30 Feed the Shoulder Lap Harness Straps through the cover page 31 G Peel cover away from shell D Release fabric overhang Cross Bar IMPORTANT ONLY USE SEAT COVERS AND ACCESSORIES THAT ARE DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR USE WITH THIS PRODUCT AND RECOMMENDED BY NURSERY ELEGANCE PTY LTD TO R...

Page 23: ...n slot B Pull the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap slot in the restraint and cover then feed through shoulder pad C Refit the shoulder strap through the shoulder strap slot in the restraint and cover then re attach to metal strap connector Ensure the path of the strap matches the right hand harness shoulder strap Repeat these steps to fit shoulder pad to the right hand harness shoulder st...

Page 24: ...r sickness Disposable nappies and liners are very handy while travelling Since it is often warmer in the car dress the baby in light clothing When cooler it is easier to place a blanket over the baby than it is to remove the baby from the restraint and change clothes FEEDING Never breast feed a baby while car is in motion Babies will require extra feeding if travelling in the heat For bottle fed b...

Page 25: ...UCH AS STATION WAGONS VANS HATCH BACKS OR VEHICLES WITHOUT A FIXED PARCEL SHELF SINCE THE ANCHOR POINT IS USUALLY NOT VISIBLE IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTE In some vehicles the anchor fitting in the rear vertical panel can only be installed in one way Please refer to vehicle owner s handbook or a child restraint fitting station for correct method PRE INSTALLATION ANCHOR FITTING Anchorage Clip Cover ...

Page 26: ...s other than Sedans In Australia consult your nearest child restraint fitting station or traffic authority for vehicle inspection to find the best correct position for the placement of the anchorage point and for the correct attachment bolt length and use of spacers In New Zealand consult the agent for the vehicle Note to Queensland purchasers The installation of anchorage points must be approved ...

Page 27: ...insurance companies offer vehicle insurance which covers or partially covers the replacement of your child restraint Contact your insurance company for further details Your insurance company may require you to keep the child restraint for assessment but do not use the child restraint after a severe crash IN CASE OF CRASH NOTES ...

Page 28: ...NOTES NOTES 55 54 ...

Page 29: ...roperty of Nursery Elegance Pty Ltd This product is covered by Australian and Overseas patents and applications Patents Pending AUSTRALIA Nursery Elegance Pty Ltd A B N 84 122 443 387 Unit 10 339 Williamstown Rd Port Melbourne Victoria 3207 Phone number 1300 131 477 NEW ZEALAND Phone number 0508 688 822 www nurseryelegance com au info nurseryelegance com au P No 2200617 A ...

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