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The Safe-n-Sound trademark is the property of Britax 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.

1995-2011 Britax Childcare Pty. Ltd. This product is covered by Australian and overseas

Patent applications. Patents pending.

P/No. 2201019/A

Summary of Contents for 7300/B/2010 Series

Page 1: ...mately 12 months Forward facing For use with children from approximately 12 months to approximately 4 years of age Convertible Child Restraint Series No 7300 B 2010 and 7300 C 2010 IMPORTANT KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT ...

Page 2: ...er shoulder height marker approximately 4 years of age Continue to use this child restraint until the child reaches this limit Do not use forward facing until child s shoulders are above the lower shoulder height marker Infants are at risk of serious injury if they face forward too early Children are at risk of serious injury if they move to booster seats too early Children that have outgrown this...

Page 3: ...E FRONT OF THE SEATING POSITION 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 instructions 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 protection in an accident may be reduced 4 5 DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNA...

Page 4: ...ual indication that the child is safe to ride in this restraint Do not turn to forward facing until the child s shoulder s reach the lower marker Do not continue to use the restraint if the child s shoulders are above the top marker LOWER SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKER Label A When the child s shoulders reach the lower marker the child restraint may be turned to face towards the front of the vehicle or mo...

Page 5: ...ted with a lap only seatbelt in the desired seating position OR Booster seat and lap sash seatbelt NOTE These options are from approximately 6 8 years and 8 10 years 9 8 SPECIAL FEATURES REARWARD FACING WITH BASE 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 Recline Mechanism 1 3 6 7 5 4 9 8 2 1 Head...

Page 6: ...ment Button 15 Vehicle seatbelt 12 13 15 17 16 18 19 21 11 14b 14a 20 SPECIAL FEATURES REARWARD FACING WITH FOOT 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 8 1 3 6 7 5 4 2 1 Head Pillow if fitted 2 Fully adjustable 6 point harness 3 Padded Insert if fitted 4 Shoulder Pads if fitted 5 Padded cover ...

Page 7: ... limit Do not use forward facing until child s shoulders are above the lower shoulder height marker Infants are at risk of serious injury if they face forward too early Children are at 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...

Page 8: ...m 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 seat on front of it SUITABLE FOR USE REARWARD FACING 14 15 HOW TO SETUP Lift Recline Latch CONVERT TO BABY USE MODE Model with base A To fully recline the restraint into Child use mode place one hand on the front corner of...

Page 9: ...positioned so as to leave the child s arms and legs free The shoulder straps must be in the slots which are nearest to the child s shoulders but not lower than the child s shoulders If your baby s shoulders have reached the lower shoulder height marker then the restraint should be converted for child use Refer to Forward facing section page 33 The harness adjuster is fitted in different styles on ...

Page 10: ... rear of restraint 18 19 STEPS IN CHANGING SHOULDER STRAP SLOTS A Remove the restraint from vehicle B At the rear of the restraint remove one of the harness shoulder straps from metal Strap Connector by slipping strap through open slot C Pull the shoulder strap through slot Bar D Insert shoulder strap through restraint slot which will position shoulder strap level with or above the child s shoulde...

Page 11: ...ulder Height Marker the Insert is a tight fit or creates discomfort for larger babies Then push bar forward Pull out Stabilising bar Click Fig 1 Lift trim enough to access the stabilising bar INSTALLING INTO VEHICLE REARWARD FACING HOW TO INSTALL The restraint is normally packaged in the fully upright child use mode so if you need to install for baby use you must first fully recline the restraint ...

Page 12: ...fully retract NOTE Seatbelt buckle and tongue must not rest between restraint cover and restraint If seatbelt buckle is adjustable adjust the buckle as low as possible away from the restraint G Replace the back and centre panel of the cover properly Ensure the harness buckle is through the panel and connect the hook and loop to retain the cover For smaller babies replace the Padded Insert if fitte...

Page 13: ...orage Strap 2 to lengthen Storage Band 1 2 3 Attachment Clip Car s Anchor Fitting I Fit the attachment clip to the anchor fitting as shown right Make sure to remove as many twists as possible from the upper anchorage strap J Tighten the adjustable upper anchorage strap by pulling adjustment strap to remove slack Do not over tighten causing the restraint base to lift off the vehicle seat This will ...

Page 14: ...sh portion of seatbelt to remove slack Feed seatbelt between restraint cover and restraint body A single twist is required in baby use FITTING SUMMARY Pull to remove slack do not over tighten Hook Attachment Clip to the car s anchor fitting Extension Strap Attachment Clip should not be in front of the vehicle seat front Attachment Clip should be behind the front of the vehicle seat front Attachmen...

Page 15: ...to 19 B Slacken the Harness Straps by pushing and holding the Harness Adjustment Button grasping BOTH shoulder harness straps and fully lengthen Alternatively if using a lever adjuster lift lever and slacken the harness Place the buckle tongues over the side of the seat so that the baby does not lay on them C Lay baby on their back into restraint and fit the harness as shown above Make sure the ba...

Page 16: ... Shoulder Straps Crotch Straps Pull to remove slack from harness lap straps D F Pull Adjustment Strap to remove slack Storage Band Press Roll up excess strap tightly so the webbing is thick enough to be held in the storage band Make sure that nothing is obstructing harness straps and that baby s arms and legs are free with the straps in the correct location as shown right Do not use restraint if s...

Page 17: ... the sides for easy access into restraint B Lift and hold the harness adjustment lever or push and hold the Harness Adjustment Button whichever is fitted 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 Move each shoulder strap to baby s side then pick up the baby 1 2 3 To be used...

Page 18: ...T To be used only in a forward facing position by children whose shoulder s have reached the lower shoulder height marker approximately 12 months of age until the shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker approximately 4 years of age 7 9 1 5 6 4 3 2 1 Head Pillow if fitted 2 Shoulder Harness Slots 3 Fully adjustable 6 point harness 4 Shoulder Pads if fitted 5 Quick Release Buckle Red button...

Page 19: ...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 Regional Road Rules may prohibit the use of this restraint in the front seat of the vehicle until the child is 4 years of age Check your Regional Road Rules for ...

Page 20: ...VERT THE RESTRAINT TO CHILD USE MODE Model with base CONVERT THE RESTRAINT TO CHILD USE MODE Model with foot Recline position indicator Rotate Recline Foot downwards Press Recline Foot Handle to adjust B Determine whether an upright or reclined position is preferred and adjust if necessary To adjust the restraint to the fully upright position grasp the handle on the foot then squeeze the handle ou...

Page 21: ...strains the child in the restraint The harness must fit firmly around the upper torso of the child and be positioned so as to leave the child s arms and legs free The shoulder straps must be in the slots which are nearest to the child s shoulders but not more than 25mm lower than the child s shoulders When the child s shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker the child is too large for the ...

Page 22: ...ation method the drawings show the restraint with a base but the method also applies with the recline foot version of this child restraint A Remove the seat from the vehicle by disengaging the seatbelt and upper anchorage strap B Remove the padded insert if fitted as this is no longer required C To store the Stabilising Bar lift the cover at the end of the seat which uncovers the stabilising bar s...

Page 23: ...rward facing mode and align restraint centrally within the chosen seating position Some vehicle seat fabrics particularly velours may be damaged by a child restraint used continuously We recommend the use of a full Messy Mat or thick towel to keep the vehicle seat in good condition G Fully lengthen seatbelt Insert seatbelt tongue through the forward facing seatbelt path yellow path ensuring that t...

Page 24: ...ly if you have a Harness Adjustment Lever lift the lever while pulling on both shoulder straps until the harness is fully lengthened Anchor Fitting Pull to remove slack Attachment Clip Cover Storage band Upper Anchorage Adjustment Strap Upper Anchorage Strap HOW TO INSTALL FITTING SUMMARY Adjuster Strap Pull to lengthen Lift Harness Adjustment Lever Child use seatbelt path FORWARD FACING BELT PATH...

Page 25: ...Remove all of the slack from the harness lap straps by pulling shoulder straps then pull the harness adjustment strap to adjust harness to a comfortable but firm fit Check that the slack in straps is removed The Shoulder Harness Straps must fit firmly to the child A loose harness could result in serious injury in an accident Do not use restraint if straps do not tighten and contact your local auth...

Page 26: ...trap 2 to lengthen Storage Band 1 2 TO REMOVE CHILD Press the red button on Harness Buckle and then both Harness tongues will be released Lift the shoulder straps from the child s shoulders the child can then get out CARE MAINTENANCE TO CLEAN HARNESS BUCKLE If sticky liquids such as baby formula fruit juice etc get inside your Harness Buckle it may become sluggish An indication of a sluggish Harne...

Page 27: ... If the Harness Buckle cannot be returned to its original working condition then contact Britax Childcare Customer Service E Refit the harness buckle to the restraint with the red button facing out and feeding each 3 bar slide through appropriate slot Click Crotch slots E F Metal Strap Connector D Lap slot COVER STYLE MAY VARY The restraint has a flame retardant cover which is removable for cleani...

Page 28: ...FE N SOUND SEAT COVERS AND ACCESSORIES THAT ARE DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR USE WITH THIS PRODUCT The following instructions apply to accessories that may be supplied with this restraint at point of purchase If not a variety of accessories are available from various retailers of Safe n Sound products CANOPY IF FITTED The Canopy has been designed to shade your child from direct sunlight A Attach the el...

Page 29: ... 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 Pocket Long Messy Mat if supplied A Pocket Note Some Messy Mats may not have pockets Short Messy Mat if supplied A POCKETS IF FITTED The pockets sewn on the trim are designed for your convenience They can hold those necessary items th...

Page 30: ...vailable Plan your trip with frequent comfort stops to reduce stress on babies young children and driver 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 adequat...

Page 31: ...se germs multiply rapidly in warm milk INSTALLATION OF CAR ANCHOR FITTING Consult the vehicle owner s handbook for location of anchorage fittings or anchorage points and the possible use of spacers Some vehicles may have an anchor fitting fitted by the vehicle manufacturer If anchorage points cannot be found refer to car manufacturer or local child restraint fitting station or traffic authority fo...

Page 32: ...red before tightening force is applied IF THE CAR IS NOT FITTED WITH CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE POINTS For Sedans only Drill 9mm diameter hole in the parcel shelf on the centre line of the seating position as shown in Fig 3 Before drilling 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 r...

Page 33: ...y 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 To assist you in making an accident insurance claim cut the following statement and include it with your claim All Safe n Sound child restraints are manufactured to Australian New Zealand Standards AS NZS1754 2010 which requires us to advis...

Page 34: ...a 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 sec...

Page 35: ...ustralia The Britax trademark is the property of Britax Excelsior Limited UK We reserve the right to alter this product without notice 1995 2011 Britax Childcare Pty Ltd This product is covered by Australian and overseas Patent applications Patents pending P No 2201019 A 09 ...

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