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Safety Information

IMPORTANT:

If your vehicle does not currently have a tether anchor attachment, refer

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to your vehicle owner’s manual or contact the vehicle manufacturer for

assistance.
For vehicles manufactured January 1989 through August 2000 equipped

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with vehicle manufacturer designated tether anchorage locations

consisting of a hole or threaded hole, tether anchorage hardware is

available upon request – at no cost – by contacting Britax Consumer

Services at 1-888-427-4829.

Installation : Versa-Tether

WARNING!

When using the child seat in forward-facing mode, attach the Versa-

•

Tether only to tether anchors designated by the vehicle manufacturer

as tether anchorage points. Use of other locations is not approved

or permitted.

DO NOT

•

modify the vehicle without advice from the vehicle

manufacturer if a tether anchorage is not available.

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Summary of Contents for Diplomat P321900

Page 1: ...Diplomat Canadian User Guide Guide de l utilisateur Canadien PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS STORE UNDER COVER PRIÈRE DE LIRE LES INSTRUCTIONS RANGER SOUS LA HOUSSE ...

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Page 3: ...versal Anchorage System LUAS Installation 18 Lap Shoulder Belt Installation 20 Lap Belt Installation 22 Aircraft Installation 24 Installation Versa Tether Safety Information 25 Using the Versa Tether 26 Tether Connector Strap 27 Child Seat Functions Switching the Lower Connector System LCS 28 Storing the LCS Connectors 29 Recline Adjustment 29 Infant Body Pillow 29 Chest Clip 30 Harness Buckle 30 ...

Page 4: ... seat so they fit snugly around your child A snug strap should not allow any slack It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging It does not press on the child s flesh or push the child s body into an unnatural position Secure the top tether strap provided with this child seat The child seat must be secured to the vehicle by means of a lower connector system if it is installed in a seating...

Page 5: ...on pages 10 11 to ensure your child s safety and consult your vehicle owner s manual Secure this child seat even when it is not occupied In a crash an unsecured child seat may injure vehicle occupants When using in a vehicle with air bags refer to your vehicle owner s manual for child seat installation instructions and precautions Never use adjuster strap to lift or carry this child seat Doing so ...

Page 6: ...eave children alone in a vehicle even for a short time Do not except as described in this booklet attempt to disassemble any part of the child seat or change the way the harness or vehicle s seat belts are used Do not leave loose objects e g books bags etc in the back of a vehicle In the event of a sudden stop loose objects will keep moving potentially causing serious injuries Do not leave folding...

Page 7: ... Send your name address and the child seat s model number and manufacturing date to Britax Child Safety Ltd P O Box 7289 RPO Brunswick Square Saint John NB E2L 9Z9 or call 1 888 427 4829 or register online at www BritaxUSA com registration WARNING DO NOT place a child seat rear facing in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger air bag unless deactivated DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur See y...

Page 8: ...A and when the harness straps are at or slightly below the child s shoulders Fig A If the child cannot be secured within these requirements because the child exceeds height or weight requirements review the forward facing guidelines on page 7 If the child cannot be snugly secured within these requirements because the child is too small selection of a different child seat such as an infant carrier ...

Page 9: ...e the child s shoulders Fig B IMPORTANT See How to Adjust Harness Height on page 31 Safety Information Forward Facing b WARNING Do NOT use the child seat forward facing if any of the following apply the child is less than one year of age or the child is less than 9 1 kg 20 lbs in weight or the child is less than 68 6 cm 27 in in height or the child exceeds 18 1 kg 40 lbs in weight or the child exc...

Page 10: ...Knob 2 Cover 3 Shell 4 Rear Facing Lock Off 5 Comfort Pad 6 Chest Clip 7 Harness Straps 8 Harness Buckle 9 Belly Pad 10 Infant Body Pillow 11 Harness Adjuster Release Button 12 Harness Adjuster Strap 13 Recline Handle Front of Base 14 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ...

Page 11: ...ational Safety Mark 19 Harness Yoke 20 Belt Guard 21 LCS Connector Strap 22 LCS Adjuster Release Button 23 LCS Adjuster 24 LCS Connector 25 Stored under cover LCS Connector Release Button 26 IMPORTANT When not in use this user guide should be stored under the cover DO NOT discard the foam inserts found under the cover 15 18 16 17 20 21 19 22 23 25 26 24 ...

Page 12: ... fit of the child seat The vehicle owner s manual will have information on the types of vehicle belts in your vehicle If your belt type is listed below select another seating position or use the Lower Universal Anchorage System LUAS NOTE Refer to your vehicle owner s manual to determine the kind of retractors used in your vehicle and how to operate them WARNING The following types of vehicle belts...

Page 13: ...Vehicle Seating Positions Vehicle Compatibility WARNING Forward facing vehicle seats MUST be used with this child seat Side facing or rear facing seats CANNOT be used See diagram below Vehicle Buckle Positions WARNING The position of the vehicle belt buckle can adversely affect the stability of the child seat DO NOT place a child seat rear facing in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger air...

Page 14: ...rap must rest behind the child seat buckle strap Recline the child seat and place it sideways on 4 the vehicle seat with the front facing you Attach the closest LCS connector to the farthest 5 LUAS anchor Fig C Check that the LCS connector strap is not twisted and that the LCS connectors are in an upright position Fig D to ensure proper installation Rotate the child seat into the rear facing 6 pos...

Page 15: ...nnotbemovedmore than 2 5 cm 1 in front to back or side to side at the belt path If the child seat is not secure repeat the procedure or use an alternate seating location Whenproperlyinstalledintherear facingposition the back angle of the child seat should be 30º 45º from vertical not to exceed 45º when the car is parked on a level surface Fig G If necessary the proper recline angle can be achieved...

Page 16: ...through the opposite rear facing belt slot The vehicle belt must rest behind the child seat buckle strap Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted position 5 the lap belt portion through the open lock off then buckle Fig D Push the child seat firmly into the vehicle seat 6 while removing slack first from the lap portion of the vehicle belt then from the shoulder portion Fig E Position the should...

Page 17: ...to back or side to side at the belt path If the child seat is not secure repeat the procedure or use an alternate seating location When properly installed in the rear facing position the back angle of the child seat should be 30º 45º from vertical not to exceed 45º when the car is parked on a level surface Fig G If necessary the proper recline angle can be achieved by placing a rolled towel or poo...

Page 18: ... 5 the belt through the open lock off then buckle Fig D Push the child seat firmly into the vehicle seat 6 while removing the slack from the vehicle belt Tighten the belt close the lock off arm Fig E 7 and replace the cover The lock off is properly closed when a positive click is heard Lap Belt Installation Figure A illustrates a typical rear facing lap belt installation When not in use always sto...

Page 19: ...f the child seat is not secure repeat the procedure or use an alternate seating location When properly installed in the rear facing position the back angle of the child seat should be 30º 45º from vertical not to exceed 45º when the car is parked on a level surface Fig F If necessary the proper recline angle can be achieved by placing a rolled towel or pool noodle in the crease of the vehicle seat...

Page 20: ... pull to extend LCS strap to full length Repeat on the other end of the strap Thread the appropriate LCS connector through forward facing belt 3 path Fig C at the back of the child seat Place the child seat sideways in the upright position on the vehicle seat 4 with the back of the child seat facing you Remove the Versa Tether from the pouch and place it up and over the 5 child seat back Installat...

Page 21: ...is in the LCS connector Rotate the child seat into the forward facing 7 position Ensure the bottom of the child seat base is in full contact with the vehicle seat Attach the remaining LCS connector to the 8 adjacent LUAS anchor Fig D Push the child seat into the vehicle seat while 9 pulling each LCS adjuster strap tight Fig F Attach the Versa Tether 10 hook to the designated tether anchor for the ...

Page 22: ...ehicle belt out then pass it through the 4 forward facing belt path Fig B to the opposite side of the child seat Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted and then 5 buckle Fig C Push the child seat firmly into the vehicle seat 6 while removing slack first from the lap portion of the vehicle belt then from the shoulder portion Fig D Installation Forward Facing D b C AForward Facing WARNING This ...

Page 23: ...ock the retractor Attach the Versa Tether 8 hook to the designated tether anchor for the chosen seating position Remove all the slack from the tether to secure Store any excess webbing in the tether pouch See pages 25 27 Verify that the vehicle belt is tight and that the child seat is secure 9 The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved front to back or side to side more than 2 5 cm 1 in at t...

Page 24: ...hicle belt is not twisted then buckle Fig C 4 Push the child seat firmly into vehicle seat while removing slack from 5 the vehicle belt Attach the Versa Tether 6 hook to the designated tether anchor for the chosen seating position Remove all the slack from the tether to secure Store any excess webbing in the tether pouch See pages 25 27 Installation Forward Facing C b AForward Facing WARNING This ...

Page 25: ...e child seat is 7 secure The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved front to back or side to side more than 2 5 cm 1 in at the belt path If the child seat is not secure repeat the procedure or use an alternate seating location Installation Forward Facing ...

Page 26: ...stall your child seat in a window seat to avoid blocking the aisle If the aircraft lap belt is too short ask the flight attendant for a belt extender Rear Facing Installation Forrear facingaircraftinstallation Fig A follow Rear Facing Lap Belt Installation instructions on pages 16 17 Forward Facing Installation For forward facing aircraft installation Fig B follow Forward Facing Lap Belt Installat...

Page 27: ...onsisting of a hole or threaded hole tether anchorage hardware is available upon request at no cost by contacting Britax Consumer Services at 1 888 427 4829 Installation Versa Tether WARNING When using the child seat in forward facing mode attach the Versa Tether only to tether anchors designated by the vehicle manufacturer as tether anchorage points Use of other locations is not approved or permi...

Page 28: ...ther strap to fully extend it into a V shape Locate the hook on the strap and loosely 6 attach the tether to the vehicle s designated tether anchor See figure A for a forward facing installation See figures B and C for a rear facing installation Pull the tether adjuster strap to remove all 7 slack Roll up any excess webbing and store in tether pouch Verify there is tension in the tether strap 8 an...

Page 29: ...rer to identify a suitable tether connection point Route the strap around the fixed vehicle 2 anchor point Take the metal D ring and thread it 3 through the webbing loop on the other end of the strap Fig D Pull the metal D ring all the way through 4 until the strap is tight Use the D ring as an attachment point for 5 the hook on the tether strap NOTE Store the tether connector strap in the tether ...

Page 30: ... Fig C Pass one LCS connector through the appropriate 3 belt path ensuring that the larger part of the connector is on top for the installation procedure you wish to use Fig D Verify that the harness is not twisted When installing this child seat in rear facing mode the LCS strap must rest behind the child seat buckle strap NOTE To ensure LCS connector is properly aligned with vehicle s LUAS ancho...

Page 31: ...essary to loosen the tether the vehicle seat belt and or the LCS strap before adjusting the recline position The tether the vehicle seat belt and or the LCS strap must be properly re tightened after adjusting the recline position Infant Body Pillow The Infant Body Pillow is designed to provide better fit and comfort for infants using this child seat For additional side support fold the side flaps ...

Page 32: ...ds to a comfortable location 2 for the child Harness Buckle Fastening the Harness Buckle Hold the harness buckle with one hand 1 Use the other hand to insert one buckle tongue at 2 a time into the harness buckle Fig D A proper connection is confirmed with a positive click after inserting each buckle tongue Releasing the Harness Buckle Brace the rear of the harness buckle with one 1 hand Use your t...

Page 33: ...tion If the knob is difficult to turn the head restraint may be at maximum or minimum height the harness may be tight or the child s weight is pressing against the head restraint cover Securing Your Child Loosen the harness by pressing the adjuster 1 button located on the front of the child seat then pull the shoulder straps forward Fig F Release the chest clip by squeezing the tabs and 2 sliding ...

Page 34: ...ANT Always pull on the harness after securing the child to ensure the buckle tongues are secure in the harness buckle If the buckle will not fasten with a positive click after inserting each buckle tongue the harness buckle or adjuster area may be clogged with food drink or other debris that needs to be removed See page 36 for cleaning instructions Adjust the belts provided with this child seat so...

Page 35: ...nt portion of the cover Be careful not to 6 damage the energy absorbing foam Remove the energy absorbing foam from the head restraint and set 7 aside Gently remove the upper portion of the cover by pulling it around the 8 head restraint to the front Pull the lower harness straps buckle tongues HUGS 9 chest pads and chest clip through the lower slots in cover Remove the entire cover from the child ...

Page 36: ...ing warm water and mild soap TOWEL DRY DO NOT use solvents or abrasive cleaners Cleaning the Harness SPONGE CLEAN using warm water and mild soap TOWEL DRY DO NOT bleach machine wash machine dry or disassemble the harness Cleaning the Harness Adjuster Periodically check the adjuster area to be sure it is clean and free of food drink and other debris If debris is present it must be removed to preven...

Page 37: ...ts in the shell 5 and cover to the top of the child seat Re threading the Harness Buckle Locate slot in cover and shell for harness buckle 1 Turn the buckle retainer so the short side will fit through the slot in the 2 cover and child seat shell Fig A Push the retainer through slots in the shell and cover to the bottom 3 of the child seat Pull harness buckle away from child seat until tight and ve...

Page 38: ...bris REMOVE BUCKLE as described on page 35 THOROUGHLY RINSE using warm water Fig A TEST THE HARNESS BUCKLE by fastening and unfastening until a positive click is heard after inserting each buckle tongue Fig B If click is not heard repeat cleaning procedure TOWEL DRY DONOT lubricate usesolvents abrasivecleaners soap or other household detergents Care and Maintenance A x 2 x 2 b ...

Page 39: ...ild Safety Inc covers inserts toys accessories or tightening devices is not approved by Britax Their use could cause this child seat to fail Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or not perform as intended in a crash Their use automatically voids the Britax warranty LIMITATION OF DAMAGES The warranty and remedies as set forth above are exclusive and in lieu of all others oral or written express ...

Page 40: ... and positioned in the middle of the child s chest at armpit level Contre vérifier l installation du siège d auto dans le véhicule Vérifier que les connexions du connecteur du bas ou de la ceinture de sécurité du véhicule au véhicule sont serrées et solides Vérifier que le siège d auto ne peut pas bouger de plus de 2 5 cm 1 po d avant en arrière ou d un côté à l autre au chemin de sangle Contre vé...

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