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AHR Easy Adjust Headrest

Side Impact Cushion Technology™

Harness Tongue holders

Shoulder Pads

Fully adjustable 6 point harness

Quick Release Buckle (Red button)

Ez Buckle System

Harness Adjustment Button

Harness Adjustment Strap

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Stabilising Bar for rearward facing use

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Infant Safety Cushion™ Insert

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Padded cover for comfort (may vary in style)

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Shoulder Height Markers (Hidden behind headrest)

Shoulder Height
Markers hidden
under headrest in
lowest position.

SPECIAL FEATURES: REARWARD-FACING

To be used only in a rearward-facing position until the infant's shoulders reach the lower shoulder
height marker (approximately 12 months of age).

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Summary of Contents for 7200/A/2010

Page 1: ...IMPORTANT KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT SICT Easy Adjust Convertible Child Restraint Series No 7200 A 2010 ...

Page 2: ...PECIAL FEATURES REARWARD FACING SUITABLE FOR USE HOW TO SETUP HOW TO INSTALL HOW TO USE SPECIAL FEATURES FORWARD FACING SUITABLE FOR USE HOW TO SETUP HOW TO INSTALL HOW TO USE CARE MAINTENANCE ACCESSORIES TRAVELLING TIPS INSTALLATION OF CAR ANCHOR FITTING IN CASE OF ACCIDENT 3 PAGE 7 4 6 11 8 9 13 18 24 28 36 30 31 42 41 48 50 52 56 ...

Page 3: ...SULT BRITAX CHILDCARE OR AGENT OR A CHILD RESTRAINT FITTING STATION AUTHORISED BY A RELEVANT TRANSPORT AUTHORITY OR IN NEW ZEALAND THE AGENT FOR THE VEHICLE No child restraint can guarantee absolute protection from injury in every crash However to ensure that your child gets all the protection designed into the restraint PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY and use only BRITAX Safe n ...

Page 4: ...larly check the restraint components straps other fitments for correct function and condition Seek prompt repair To ensure baby s back is evenly supported do not put more than one nappy on the baby and make sure the nappy is not thickly folded at the back If an airbag is fitted in the desired seating position where the child restraint is to be fitted follow the vehicle manufacturer s warnings and ...

Page 5: ...straint for long periods of time Upper anchorage straps and extension straps may be damaged by unsecured cargo in a collision Secure or remove hazardous cargo before using this strap Hatchback or wagon Do not use the child restraint where the upper anchorage strap may fall into a split in the seat back Protect all webbing from abrasion and cutting by sharp corners and edges Do not lift the seat by...

Page 6: ...rd Facing Shoulder height label Label A Older baby Rearward Facing Turn to forward facing when the child s shoulders reach the lower shoulder height marker Move to the next form of child restraint when the child s shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker Shoulder Height Labels Label A Label B Child Use Forward Facing ...

Page 7: ...marker LOWER SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKER Label A When the child s shoulders reach the lower marker the child restraint must be turned to face towards the front of the vehicle or move the child to another Forward Facing seat with in built harness Approximately 12 months of age UPPER SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKER Label B When the child s shoulders reach this upper marker the child is now too big for the child r...

Page 8: ...child restraint choose from Convertible Booster Seat Note you can move to a convertible booster seat once the child s shoulders reach the lower shoulder height marker OR Booster Seat and an accessory Child Harness A Child Harness must be used if the car is fitted with a lap only seatbelt in the desired seating position OR Booster seat and lap sash seatbelt SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS THE NEXT STEP 8 ...

Page 9: ... rearward facing use 11 Infant Safety Cushion Insert 12 Padded cover for comfort may vary in style 13 Shoulder Height Markers Hidden behind headrest Shoulder Height Markers hidden under headrest in lowest position SPECIAL FEATURES REARWARD FACING To be used only in a rearward facing position until the infant s shoulders reach the lower shoulder height marker approximately 12 months of age 1 2 5 6 ...

Page 10: ...ch 19 Blue REARWARD FACING BELT PATH label 20 Rearward facing Lock off 21 Messy Mat 22 Base shown in rearward facing mode 23 Forward facing sash belt lock off 24 Upper Anchorage Storage Band 25 Upper Anchorage Strap Adjuster SPECIAL FEATURES REARWARD FACING Front of Vehicle 22 21 17 14 15 16 18 20 19 23 24 25 REARWARD FACING ...

Page 11: ...of the lower shoulder height marker before turning the seat to face forward A baby s neck muscles may be unable to support their head thus the baby should remain 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 ensur...

Page 12: ...ilation and are shaded from direct sunlight through side or rear windows Do not allow the front seat to alter the installed position of the restraint It is permissible to allow the restraint to touch the front vehicle seat CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE To use this child restraint the car will need a child restraint anchor fitting in the seating position that you intend to use Refer to the car owner s ...

Page 13: ...ned into rearward facing mode Lift Grey Recline Latch Lift Grey Recline Latch Fully press Adjuster Button A while pulling Upper Anchorage Strap B to lengthen Pull Adjustment Strap to remove slack B A Storage Band INSTALLING INTO VEHICLE REARWARD FACING A The restraint is normally packaged in the fully upright forward facing mode so if you need to use it rearward facing you must first fully recline...

Page 14: ...he stabilising bar pull out stabilising bar and then gently push bar forward until you hear a click The Stabilising bar is now latched in place D Remove the Infant Safety Cushion Insert and gently lift headrest trim end then pull back downwards the centre panel flap and Ez Buckle System including the comfort pad from the inner seat of trim 1 Lift flap enough to access the stabilising bar 2 Pull ou...

Page 15: ...he seatbelt while holding the tension close the lock off on the buckle side which will then hold this tension Close the lock off on the other sash side but only clamping the lap portion See illustrations on page 16 Do not use the lock off if the buckle interferes with closing the lock off Lock off open on both sides Seatbelt path slot Blue REARWARD FACING BELT PATH label Pass buckle tongue through...

Page 16: ... position Pull sash portion of seatbelt until all slack is removed from lap portion of seatbelt Adjust seatbelt to hold the restraint firmly against the vehicle seat back For retractor seatbelts allow excess belt to feed back into retractor Lock the rear facing seatbelt lock off to prevent the seatbelt slackening On the car seatbelt buckle side pass both lap and sash seatbelt through the lock off ...

Page 17: ...This will usually be done once the baby has been harnessed into the seat Roll up excess strap tightly so the webbing is thick enough to be held in the storage band The strap will usually fit around the outside of the Side Impact Cushion Do not over tighten the upper anchorage strap just remove the slack from the upper anchorage strap Fully press Adjuster Button A while pulling Upper Anchorage Stra...

Page 18: ...the upper anchorage strap is tightened attached to the anchor fitting and that the straps are the same length on both sides of attachment clip Pull sash portion of seatbelt to remove slack A single twist is required in rearward facing mode Do not use this slot for rearward facing installation Feed seatbelt between restraint cover and restraint body see page 15 Engage the lock offs to prevent the s...

Page 19: ...d the front of the vehicle seat front Attachment Clip IMPORTANT If using an Extension Strap positioning the attachment clip above the baby may lead to injury in an accident therefore make sure that the attachment clip is not positioned in front of the vehicle seat Use a shorter extension strap or no extension strap REARWARD FACING ...

Page 20: ...fort 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 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 10 to 15 The stabilising bar does not need to contact the back of the car s seat REARWARD FACING ...

Page 21: ...r facing mode the headrest must be in the position where the top of the shoulder strap slots are nearest to the child s shoulders but not lower than the child s shoulders Instructions for adjusting the headrest is on the next page If your baby has reached the lower shoulder height marker then the restraint should be converted for toddler use Refer to Forward Facing section starting on page 28 Harn...

Page 22: ...ce 2 Use the Infant Safety Cushion insert when rearward facing for smaller babies until their shoulders reach the lower shoulder height marker Remove the Infant Safety Cushion to create more room Remain rearward facing until the child reaches the Lower Shoulder Height Marker again 3 Discontinue the use of the Infant Safety Cushion insert if there is insufficient room for the baby or their shoulder...

Page 23: ...he headrest then gently pull up or push down the headrest so that the shoulder strap slots are level with or slightly above your child s shoulders If the headrest is just above the shoulders then the harness level will be correct D Release AHR Easy Adjust Headrest Lever so that it locks into position Ensure that it has locked in position by gently pushing down on the headrest E If the headrest is ...

Page 24: ...when there is enough slack D Lay the baby on their back into the restraint and fit harness as shown above 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 Never wrap baby in a blanket before placing in restraint Adjuster Strap Pull Adjustment Strap to tighten the harness Harness Adjustment Button S...

Page 25: ...ull to remove slack from harness lap straps E F Make sure that nothing is obstructing harness straps and that baby s arms and legs are free with the straps in the correct location see previous page Do not use the restraint if straps do not tighten and contact BRITAX Childcare Customer Service Refer to back cover for details The Infant Safety Cushion Insert is designed to snugly support baby for ex...

Page 26: ...INT A Press upper anchorage strap adjuster button while pulling upper anchorage straps to slacken Allow upper anchorage straps to fall to the sides for easy access into restraint B Push and hold the harness adjustment button while pulling both shoulder harness straps to slacken harness to the desired amount C Press the red button on harness buckle then both harness tongues will be released Insert ...

Page 27: ...er anchorage strap may be difficult If so try pushing the restraint against the vehicle seat back or slightly lifting the restraint to release the tension C Disengage the attachment clip from anchor fitting The child restraint is now disconnected See pages 31 and 32 for the storage of the stabilising bar and returning the seat to the upright position for forward facing mode or storage Fully press ...

Page 28: ...ge 1 AHR Easy Adjust Headrest 2 Side Impact Cushion Technology 3 Harness Tongue Holders 4 Shoulder Pads 5 Fully Adjustable 6 point harness 6 Quick Release Harness Buckle Red button 7 Harness Adjuster Button 8 Harness Adjustment Strap 9 Ez Buckle System 10 Padded Cover for comfort 11 Shoulder Height Markers Hidden behind headrest 28 1 3 2 4 7 8 11 5 10 9 6 Shoulder Height Markers hidden under headr...

Page 29: ...NG BELT PATH labels 16 Base shown in forward facing mode 17 Messy Mat if supplied 18 Blue Release Latch 19 Grey Recline Latch 20 Rear facing Lock off 21 Upper Anchorage Strap Adjuster 22 Upper Anchorage Storage Band 23 Adjuster Upper Anchorage Strap 24 Attachment Clip Front of Vehicle RECLINE MECHANISM 14 12 13 13 17 20 2 1 18 16 19 FORWARD FACING 15 ...

Page 30: ...ur Regional Road Rules for exemptions DO NOT USE RESTRAINT IN FORWARD FACING MODE WITH THE REAR FACING MODE STABILISING BAR PULLED OUT Do not use the restraint without the Upper Anchorage Strap correctly attached If your vehicle is not fitted with an anchor point please contact a Safety Restraint Fitting Station authorised by the relevant State Government Body for correct fitment of the restraint ...

Page 31: ...he seatbelt and upper anchorage strap refer to page 41 B Remove the Infant Safety Cushion Insert as this is no longer required Refer to page 22 C To store the stabilising bar lift the seat pad at the end of the seat which uncovers the stabilising bar storage recess D Press the blue button on left side facing seat and gently push stabilising bar back and then down into the recessed area E Re attach...

Page 32: ...e whether an upright or reclined position is preferred and adjust if necessary F Lift Grey Recline Latch H H To adjust the recline place one hand on the front corner of base firmly while with the other hand push the grey recline latch up to unlock and push back until the restraint is at the desired position Ensure the grey recline latch is engaged into position by pushing on the restraint FORWARD ...

Page 33: ... forward facing mode and align restraint centrally to the chosen reclined 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 FORWARD FACING ...

Page 34: ...he other hand to tighten the lap portion of the car s seatbelt Feed the sash portion into the lock off and whilst holding the belt tension press the lock off lever to clamp the sash belt For inertia retractable seatbelts allow excess belt to feed back into retractor L If using just a lap seatbelt thread the seatbelt through the back of the seat following the belt path Keep the belt under the hook ...

Page 35: ...chor fitting as shown Make sure to remove as many twists as possible from the upper anchorage strap Refer to the car owners handbook for the location of the child restraint anchor fitting Always attach the hook and remove slack Attachment Clip Car s Anchor Fitting Pull Adjustment Strap to remove slack Storage Band Press M N O CAUTION IMPORTANT Always roll up the excess strap otherwise it may hang ...

Page 36: ...Storage Band Upper Anchorage Adjustment Strap Seatbelt lock off Pull to tighten belt Forward facing seatbelt path Upper Anchorage Strap FORWARD FACING BELT PATH marked in yellow FORWARD FACING BELT PATH marked in yellow Hook IMPORTANT Always roll up the excess Upper Anchorage Adjustment Strap FORWARD FACING ...

Page 37: ... headrest must be in the position where the top of the shoulder slots are nearest to the child s shoulders but not more than 25mm below the child s shoulders If the headrest is in the top position and the shoulders are above the upper shoulder height marker then the child is too tall for the restraint and the restraint should not be used move to next type of restraint see pages 8 The shoulder stra...

Page 38: ...he top of the headrest then gently pull up or push down the headrest so that the shoulder strap slots are level with or slightly above your child s shoulders If the headrest is just above the shoulders then the harness level will be correct Refer to page 37 D Release AHR Easy Adjust Headrest Lever so that it locks into position Ensure that it has locked in position by gently pushing down on it E I...

Page 39: ...traint and feed each arm through shoulder straps Pull harness buckle up between child s legs 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 press the red button and reinsert the tongues The buckle fully locked when both tongues are inserted and a click is heard when the last tongue is inserted Ensure secur...

Page 40: ...in serious injury in an accident Do not use restraint if straps do not tighten and contact your local authorised service agent for repair HOW TO INSTALL 40 TO REMOVE CHILD Press red button on harness buckle then both harness tongues will be released Lift the shoulder straps from the child s shoulders Harness Lap Straps Shoulder Straps Crotch Straps Pull to remove slack from harness lap straps D D ...

Page 41: ...ways tighten the upper anchorage strap tighten the car s seatbelt and close the lock off TO REMOVE RESTRAINT FROM VEHICLE A Disengage seatbelt tongue from buckle and remove the seatbelt from the restraint B Release the stored strap and fully press upper anchorage strap adjuster button A while pulling upper anchorage strap B to slacken as shown right In some vehicles loosening of the upper anchorag...

Page 42: ...mild soap and water to clean all webbing metal and plastic parts of your child s restraint using a damp cloth Do not use chemicals or cleaning agents Do not try and place any hardware into a washing machine STRAPS HARNESS We would only recommend that you spot clean the straps Harness with a damp sponge The harness straps can be soaked however they must be thoroughly dried without excessive heat ne...

Page 43: ...or five minutes Check the harness buckle is clean by engaging the harness tongues and buckle several times until you hear a click C If you still cannot hear a strong audible click then repeat the cleaning process several times D Refit the harness buckle to the restraint ensuring the red button facing outwards and the 3 bar slide is fed through the same slots If the Harness Buckle cannot be returne...

Page 44: ...oop on the cover and Seat Pad to prevent the hook damaging the fabric The cover has been designed to protect your child when seated in the restraint Care should be taken if children either eat or drink while in the restraint as some food or drink products may cause damage or marking to the cover Wash or clean immediately Do not pull sticky items from covers as the cover may be damaged soak in wate...

Page 45: ...d the restraint and at the front of the restraint underneath the stabilising bar Remove plastic flaps from the both sides of the cover next to air cushion Peel away from restraint while feeding through the harness adjuster button moulding harness tongues and strap through the lap and crotch strap slots in the cover and over the headrest moudling Peel away from headrest D NOTE The restraint is fitt...

Page 46: ...otch strap C Clip the plastic flaps in slots of air cushion on either side of restraint D Replace the elastic loops behind the restraint and at the front of the restraint underneath the stabilising bar E Fit the headrest cover over the headrest and feed the harness through the open slots in cover ensure elastic is at the rear of headrest behind cushions Clip in press studs to the moulding F Refit ...

Page 47: ...rd Facing mode A Disconnect the buckle and place the insert under the shoulder and lap straps B Attach hook and loops on both sides of Insert C Feed the crotch strap through the flap in the Infant Safety Cushion Insert and re connect buckle D Tuck the flap underneath the Infant Safety Cushion Insert Hook Loop Infant Safety Cushion Insert Flap Pull crotch strap through flap and tuck flap under Infa...

Page 48: ... are easily fitted to the shoulder harness straps A Pull apart the fasteners and remove shoulder pads from harness B Re fit shoulder pads to harness and attach fasteners for use Ez Buckle System Toy Holder Shoulder Pads EZ BUCKLE SYSTEM WHERE FITTED Ez Buckle system retains the harness buckle in a forward position and prevents the child from sitting on the buckle when boarding Aids in opening harn...

Page 49: ...pplied it must be used to protect the car upholstery Long Messy Mat CAUTION The Messy Mat pocket is only for small light items DO NOT overload the pocket with heavy bulky items as this may damage the pocket or cause passengers to trip over them Toy holder TOY HOLDER The toy holder is located on the side of the cover Feed through strap and attach hook and loop Attach Hook and loop ...

Page 50: ...r Keep the car well ventilated to reduce heat stress Two car windows should be kept open to maintain a good flow of fresh air if air conditioning is not used Never leave babies or toddlers in a stationary car in the sun because of the risk of heat exhaustion Ensure babies and toddlers are adequately shaded from direct sunlight through side or rear windows Be on guard against carbon monoxide poison...

Page 51: ...in a cool bag and reheat as needed with hot water from a thermos Alternatively bring boiled water in a thermos and pre measured amounts of baby formula in small containers Use the water from the thermos to mix with the formula when required Regardless which method is used it is always a good plan to carry some boiled water in a sterile container or bottle Do not attempt to carry warm milk because ...

Page 52: ...tting 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 INSTALLATION OF CAR ANCHOR FITTING THE ATTACHMENT CLIP COVER MUST ALWAYS BE USED AS IT PREVENTS THE RISK OF INCORRECT FITMENT OF THE ATTACHMENT CLIP TO THE ANCHOR FITTING ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE ATTACHMENT CLIP IS CORRECTLY ENGAGED TO THE...

Page 53: ... retailers DISTANCE TO MEASURE TO THE ANCHOR POINT The shaded areas of this diagram illustrate the possible locations of the anchor fitting Within each shaded area is an anchor fitting showing the correct way to install the fitting Ensure the anchor fitting is aligned as illustrated unless stated otherwise in the vehicle owner s handbook Adjustable upper Anchorage strap Front of Vehicle 45 Anchora...

Page 54: ...ng the hole check the underside for accessibility Install the anchor bolt as shown in Fig 2 For vehicles 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 age...

Page 55: ...USED ONLY AS DESCRIBED ABOVE IT MUST NOT BE HOOKED ONTO ANY OTHER OBJECT CAR INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES From retailers of BRITAX Safe n Sound products EXTRA ANCHOR KITS Available for using the restraint in additional cars Re order no 0038 EXTENSION STRAPS May be required for cars without a fixed parcel shelf Re order no 0035 length 300mm or 0036 length 600mm GATED 3 BAR SLIDE Locking clip For conver...

Page 56: ...e joint Australian New Zealand Standards committee CS 85 advise that this statement applies whether a child was in the child restraint or not We consider a severe crash as being one where the main body structure of the vehicle is distorted There is no method of determining if the restraint has been damaged and we concur with the Australian New Zealand Standards in recommending destruction of the c...

Page 57: ... severe crash is taken out of the market There is no method of determining if the restraint has been damaged in a severe crash so the restraint should be destroyed as the crash may reduce the child restraints ability to perform Since its inception in 2006 the Crash Exchange program has helped 100 s of families ensure that their children have new restraints and that the restraints are not sold seco...

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Page 60: ...AX Childcare Pty Ltd Australia The BRITAX trademark is the property of BRITAX Excelsior Limited UK We reserve the right to alter this product without notice 1995 2013 BRITAX Childcare Pty Ltd This product is covered by Australian and overseas Patent applications Patents pending P No 2201445 A 17 ...

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