Cleaning the Harness Adjuster
Periodically check the adjuster area to be sure it is clean and free of
food, coins, dirt, and other objects. If debris is present, it must be
removed to prevent interference with the adjuster mechanism.
BRUSH AWAY LOOSE DEBRIS, using a soft bristled brush.
SPONGE CLEAN, using warm water and mild soap.
TOWEL DRY.
Do not:
Use solvents, abrasive cleaners, or disassemble the harness.
Buckle Removal
1 Fully recline the child restraint.
2 Locate the metal buckle strap
retainer on bottom of the
restraint.
3 Pull retainer away from child
restraint to loosen.
4 Turn the retainer so that the
short side will go through the slot in the restraint shell (Fig. A).
5 Push the retainer through slots in the shell and cover to the front
of the restraint.
Rethreading the Buckle
1 Locate the buckle slot.
2 Turn the buckle retainer so that the short side will go through the
slot in the cover and restraint shell (Fig. A).
3 Pull buckle away from restraint until tight, then verify that the
strap is not twisted and the release button is facing outward.
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A
A
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Cleaning the Buckle
If a child eats and drinks while in the restraint, the buckle may need
to be periodically checked and cleaned of any accumulated debris or
dried liquids.
THOROUGHLY RINSE, using
warm water (Fig. B).
SOAK, overnight if possible,
using warm water to loosen
hardened drinks or food.
TEST THE BUCKLE, by fastening
and unfastening until a positive
click is heard after inserting
second buckle tongue
(Fig. C). If click is not heard,
repeat cleaning procedure.
TOWEL DRY.
Do not:
Lubricate, use solvents,
abrasive cleaners, soap or
household detergents.
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B
B
C
C
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This restraint was distributed by Snug Seat
®
. Snug Seat warrants this product to
the original purchaser as follows:
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
This product is warranted against defective materials or workmanship for one
year from the date of original purchase. Proof of purchase is required. The
exclusive remedy for this warranty is that Snug Seat will, at its option, provide
repair or replacement components for this product or refund the original
purchase price of the product. Snug Seat reserves the right to discontinue or
change fabrics, parts, models or products, or to make substitutions.
To make a claim under this warranty, contact Snug Seat, Inc. Consumer Services
at 1-800-336-7684 or write to: Snug Seat, Inc., PO Box 1739, Matthews, NC
28106.
Proof of purchase is required.
PLEASE COMPLETE AND MAIL THE OWNER REGISTRATION CARD
WITHIN (30) DAYS OF PURCHASE.
WARRANTY LIMITATIONS
This warranty does not include damages which arise from negligence, misuse or
use not in accordance with the product instruction.
The use of non-Snug Seat covers, inserts, toys, accessories, or tightening devices
is not approved by Snug Seat. Their use could cause this restraint to fail Federal
Safety Standards or perform worse in a crash. Their use automatically voids the
Snug Seat warranty.
LIMITATION OF DAMAGES
The warranty and remedies as set forth above are exclusive and in lieu of all
others, oral or written, express or implied. In no event will Snug Seat, or the
retailer selling this product, be liable for any damages, including incidental or
consequential damages, arising out of the use or inability to use this product.
LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTIES AND OTHER WARRANTY TERMS AND STATE LAWS
Any implied warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability and
fi tness for a particular purpose, shall be limited to the duration and terms of the
express written warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitations may not apply. This warranty gives you specifi c
legal rights, and you may have other rights, which vary from state to state.
Neither Snug Seat, nor the seller of this product, authorizes any person to create
for it any other warranty, obligation, or liability in connection with this product.
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