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Instructions for Installation & Use

- Series number: 2030/A/2010

IMPORTANT:
KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT.

Baby Safety Capsule

Series number: 2030/A/2010

FOR BABIES UP TO APPROXIMATELY
6 MONTHS OR WHO HAVE NOT YET
REACHED THE SHOULDER HEIGHT
MARKER.
THIS INFANT CARRIER MUST BE
INSTALLED SO THAT THE BABY IS
REARWARD-FACING AT ALL TIMES.

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Page 1: ... BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT Baby Safety Capsule Series number 2030 A 2010 FOR BABIES UP TO APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS OR WHO HAVE NOT YET REACHED THE SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKER THIS INFANT CARRIER MUST BE INSTALLED SO THAT THE BABY IS REARWARD FACING AT ALL TIMES ...

Page 2: ...ild 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 Safe n Sound Britax recommended parts and accessories THIS RESTRAINT MUST BE ATTACHED TO A CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE POINT IN THE CAR REFER TO CAR OWNER S HANDBOOK FOR LOCATION...

Page 3: ...THIS RESTRAINT WITHOUT THE COVER Carry the Carrier using both handles together The restraint is not intended to be a substitute baby cot or bed It is only designed to enable safe transportation of children in motor vehicles Do not leave a baby in the restraint for long periods of time Straps may be damaged by unsecured cargo in a collision Secure or remove hazardous cargo before using this strap H...

Page 4: ...OULDER REACH THE SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKER When the child s shoulder reaches this marker the child is now too big for the Baby Safety Capsule It is now time to move to the next child restraint See page 32 The Baby Safety Capsule is not suitable for your child when their shoulders are above the shoulder height marker If the babies neck muscles are unable to support their head then the child should rem...

Page 5: ... Harness Tongue Holders 8 Shoulder Height Marker 1 2 3 7 4 8 5 6 8 9 SPECIAL FEATURES FRONT OF VEHICLE 16 Harness Adjuster 17 Upper Anchorage Strap 18 Upper Anchorage Strap bracket 19 Harness Adjuster 20 Adjustable upper anchorage strap 21 Attachment Clip 9 Anchor Fitting 10 Press Catch 11 Car Seat belt 12 REARWARD FACING SEATBELT PATH marker 13 Base 14 Boss Cap 15 Harness Adjuster Strap 10 2 3 11...

Page 6: ...ST ALWAYS BE FITTED WHEN THE CHILD RESTRAINT IS USED IN A VEHICLE Do not use the restraint without the Upper Anchorage Strap correctly attached The upper anchorage strap must be attached to an anchorage point using an extension strap if necessary The Baby Safety Capsule must not touch the front seat as the Base may be deformed in a warm car Do not recline the seat excessively it must be installed ...

Page 7: ...ith the Carrier turned the impact forces are more uniformly distributed over the whole of the baby s torso and head The turning Carrier contacts and depresses the energy absorbing bubble therefore allowing the Carrier to come to rest smoothly without a sudden jolt Energy absorbing bubble Pivot Accident sensitive latch BEFORE ACCIDENT DURING AN ACCIDENT 12 13 HOW TO SET UP REMOVING CARRIER FROM BAS...

Page 8: ...s and legs are free Make sure baby is dressed to allow Harness Buckle to be pulled up between baby s legs e g a jump suit Never wrap baby in a blanket before placing in the Baby Safety Capsule D See pages 24 to 27 for securing the child in the harness after you have finished the set up The shoulder straps must be in the slots which are nearest to the child s shoulders but not lower than the child ...

Page 9: ...above the baby s shoulder If the strap is not in that slot then change the slot as described on the next page If the slot is just above the shoulders then go to page 18 G Lift cover at boss end to reveal where shoulder harness straps are threaded through the Carrier body 16 17 H Unthread the strap from the strap connector and push through the lower slot as shown I Removing any twists rethread the ...

Page 10: ...ll straps are secured by pulling each harness strap CROTCH STRAP The crotch strap can be moved to the next position to accommodate a growing baby but needs to be in line with the baby s crotch area to securely position baby correctly into the Carrier FOR SMALL BABY Crotch buckle Inner slot Middle slot Outer slot FOR LARGER BABY Crotch buckle Inner slot Middle slot Outer slot ADJUSTMENT OF CROTCH S...

Page 11: ...dy have an anchor fitting fitted in the car An anchor fitting is required to attach the upper anchorage strap to fully install the Carrier to the car The upper anchorage strap must be used with this infant carrier when used in the car For installing the Base to the car select a seating position with a child restraint anchor fitting directly behind the seating position If there is no child restrain...

Page 12: ...chosen Refer to the car owner s manual for the location If there is no anchorage fitting then refer to page 38 for instructions in adding an anchor fitting Connect the Upper Anchorage Strap Attachment Clip to the Anchor Fitting Lengthen the strap by pressing the adjuster button 1 and pull the strap 2 so that the strap is ready to attach to the Carrier THIS UPPER ANCHORAGE STRAP MUST ALWAYS BE FITT...

Page 13: ...uter slots Refer to page 19 for correct fitment of crotch strap Flat section of Carrier Bottom curvature of Carrier Top slots for larger baby Inner slot for smaller baby Middle slot for growing baby Outer slot for larger baby Lower slots for smaller baby Shoulder Height Marker HOW TO USE 24 25 HOW TO USE A Slacken Harness Straps by pressing Harness Adjuster Strap Lock while grasping both Lap Harne...

Page 14: ... and contact your local authorised service agent for repair Pull Harness Adjustment Strap to remove slack CAUTION A LOOSE HARNESS IS DANGEROUS HOW TO USE D Remove Harness Tongues from elastic side bands Place each arm through each shoulder strap of the harness Position the buckle of the crotch strap as shown below E Fit either harness tongue into the harness buckle followed by the other tongue unt...

Page 15: ...ntion caps completely cover the Carrier bosses Engage Upper Anchorage Strap bracket to the upper anchorage strap attachment clip Ensure that none of the straps are twisted or catching on sharp edges E Adjust Upper Anchorage Strap by pulling as shown to eliminate any slack in straps NOTE Seat belt extenders should not be used if the seat belt is not long enough to secure the child restraint If they...

Page 16: ... while still in the car first disengage Upper Anchorage Strap from the Upper Anchorage Strap ensuring the Upper Anchorage Strap Bracket does not fall on the baby Press red button to release child Upper Anchorage Strap Attachment Clip Upper Anchorage Strap Bracket REGULAR CARE OF THIS RESTRAINT Please check the following items regularly to ensure the safety of your child A Check the webbing for fra...

Page 17: ...re that there are no twists in all straps underneath the Carrier C Feed shoulder harness straps through lap strap slots in cover D Feed shoulder harness straps through shoulder strap slots in cover and then in Carrier Refer to page 16 for correct shoulder harness position for your baby Through lower slots ensuring no other straps are trapped between restraint body and straps FOR SMALL BABY Lower S...

Page 18: ... 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 Buckle from the restraint B Place the Harness Buckle unde...

Page 19: ...n Ensure babies and toddlers are adequately shaded from direct sunlight through side or rear windows Be on guard against carbon monoxide poisoning which can occur through only a slight leak in the exhaust system while travelling in a closed car Securely stow all heavy objects feeding bottles etc that could become missiles during an accident and cause injury to any occupant CLOTHING Take several ch...

Page 20: ... 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 for optimum position of anchorage point and the use of spacers UPPER ANCHORAGE STRAP IMPORTANT THE ATTACHMENT CLIP COVER MUST ALWAYS BE USED AS IT PREVENTS THE RISK OF INCORRECT FITMENT OF THE ATTACHMENT CLIP TO THE ANCHOR...

Page 21: ...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 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 t...

Page 22: ...6 length 600mm GATED 3 BAR SLIDE Locking clip For converting lap sash seat belt to lap belt and to obtain a better fit to the car where the fitted lock off may not be suitable Most cars will not need this Re order no 0215 Note Marking on the top of a Grade 5 Bolt Front of Vehicle Centre line of seating position Fig 3 200mm min ALTERNATIVE INSTALLATION IF SEATBELT LOOSENS LAP SASH SEAT BELT If a se...

Page 23: ...h your claim All Safe n Sound child restraints are manufactured to Australian New Zealand Standards AS NZS1754 2010 which requires us to advise users of child restraints to Destroy the entire restraint if it has been in use in a severe crash even if no damage is obvious The joint Australian New Zealand Standards committee CS 85 advise that this statement applies whether a child was in the child re...

Page 24: ...Instructions for Installation Use Series number 2030 A 2010 Instructions for Installation Use Series number 2030 A 2010 46 47 NOTES NOTES ...

Page 25: ...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 Part No 2200651 A 08 ...

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