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Instructions for Installation & Use

 - Series No. 8100/A/2010

Instructions for Installation & Use

 - Series No. 8100/A/2010

WHEN USED WITH THE 'IN-BUILT' HARNESS

•  Fit the restraint firmly to the car seat. 
•  Fit the harness firmly to the child.
•  A loose restraint or harness is dangerous.
•  When used in this mode the restraint must be used in conjunction with a lap or lap-sash seat belt.

WHEN USED

 

AS A BOOSTER SEAT (with or without a separately supplied Child Harness)

• 

DO NOT USE WITH JUST A LAP BELT

. You must use with a lap-sash belt or with a seat belt and 

child harness.

•  The lap part of the seat belt must be firmly across the thighs and the sash straps fitted diagonally 

across the chest and on the shoulder.

•  If used with a child harness, the lap strap of the seat belt must be adjusted firmly first and then the 

harness, so that the lap strap is not lifted off the child’s lap when the harness is adjusted.

•  Do not use with the integral harness when in booster mode. This built in harness must be stored. 
•  Use only with a lap-sash seat belt or with an add-on accessory child harness and either a lap or 

lap-sash seat belt.

GENERAL WARNINGS - also see warnings on pages 12 and 27.

•  Supervision of children is needed because they may be able to undo buckles and adjusters.
•  Use the restraint exactly as shown in the instructions.
•  DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR.
•  Do not alter or modify this restraint.
•  Repairs must only be done by the manufacturer or agent. Use only recommended parts and 

accessories. 

•  Do not allow the restraint to come into contact with polishes, oils, bleach and other chemicals.
•  Destroy the restraint if it has been in a severe crash, even if no damage is visible. See page 69.

•  DO NOT USE THIS RESTRAINT WITHOUT THE COVER.
•  Regularly check the restraint components, straps and other fitments for correct function and 

condition. Seek prompt repair.

•  IF AN AIRBAG IS FITTED IN THE SEATING POSITION WHERE THE CHILD RESTRAINT IS TO BE 

FITTED, FOLLOW THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS.

•  Straps may be damaged by unsecured cargo in a collision. Secure or remove hazardous cargo 

before using this restraint. Hatch-back or Wagon: Do not use the child restraint where this strap 
may fall into a split in the seat back. Always attach hook and remove slack.

•  Protect all webbing from abrasion and cutting by sharp corners and edges.
•  The restraint should not be purchased or sold as a second hand item. It is recommended not to use 

child restraints older than 10 years as the protection in an accident may be reduced.

•  This restraint must be used in conjunction with a lap or lap-sash seat belt.
•  THIS RESTRAINT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE WHERE THE ANCHORAGE STRAP MAY FALL INTO A 

SPLIT IN THE SEAT BACK (E.G. HATCHBACK OR WAGON).

FOR BOOSTER SEAT MODE:
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Seat belt extenders should not be used if the seat belt is not long enough to fit around the child. If a 

seat belt extender is used then the seat belt buckle must not be in contact with the child.

•  THE BOOSTER SEAT MODE MAY NOT FIT IN RECLINE POSITION, IN SOME VEHICLES WITH 

SHORT SEATBELTS.

FOR 'IN-BUILT' HARNESS:

• 

Seat belt extenders should not be used if the seat belt is not long enough to secure the child 
restraint. If they are used then the buckle tongue must not enter the seating zone.

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DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR.

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Summary of Contents for Maxi AHR Easy Adjust

Page 1: ...Instructions for Installation Use Series No 8100 A 2010 IMPORTANT KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT ...

Page 2: ...ild harness with the seat it may be used in seating positions with either a lap or lap sash seat belt Only the Safe n Sound Protecta PLUS Harness Series 220 2010 or Babylove EzyGo Harness Series BL220 2010 Child Harnesses are suitable for use with this product No child restraint can guarantee absolute protection from injury in every crash However to ensure that your child gets all the protection d...

Page 3: ...h polishes oils bleach and other chemicals Destroy the restraint if it has been in a severe crash even if no damage is visible See page 69 DO NOT USE THIS RESTRAINT WITHOUT THE COVER Regularly check the restraint components straps and other fitments for correct function and condition Seek prompt repair IF AN AIRBAG IS FITTED IN THE SEATING POSITION WHERE THE CHILD RESTRAINT IS TO BE FITTED FOLLOW ...

Page 4: ...e upper positions AS A BOOSTER SEAT with Lap sash seat belt To approximately 6 8 years of age AS A BOOSTER SEAT with Child Harness and Seat belt To approximately 6 8 years of age Shoulders above middle marker but below upper shoulder height marker When shoulders are in line with middle marker Change to Booster Seat mode To approximately 4 years of age Change to the next type of booster seat or chi...

Page 5: ... seat mode and use either a lap sash seat belt or a child harness and lap sash seat belt or lap only seat belt Approximately 4 years When the child s shoulders reach this upper marker or the child no longer fits in the child restraint approximately 6 to 8 years of age then the child must be moved to the next form of child restraint see next page Marker C Larger Child UPPER SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKER O...

Page 6: ...oot in upright position 7 Cup Holder 1 each side if fitted 8 Harness Adjustment Strap 9 Harness Adjustment Button 10 Padded cover for comfort 11 Quick release harness Buckle Red button 12 Padded insert if fitted 13 Shoulder Pads if fitted 14 Shoulder Height Markers 15 Adjustable Headrest To be used only in a forward facing position for a child approximately 6 months of age up to approximately 4 ye...

Page 7: ...in a rearward facing restraint for as long as possible up to approx 12 months Regional Road Rules may prohibit the use of this restraint in the front seat until the child is 4 years of age Check your Regional Rules for exemptions Fit the restraint firmly to the car seat and then fit the harness firmly to the child A loose restraint or harness is dangerous Do not use in a front seat unless it has a...

Page 8: ...rness tongues buckle 5 Lap strap slots 6 Crotch strap slots 7 Harness adjustment strap 8 Shoulder Height Markers 1 3 3 2 4 5 5 6 6 8 7 The shoulder straps must be in the slots which are nearest to the child s shoulders but not more than 25mm below the child s shoulders If shoulders are above the middle shoulder height marker then the child is too large for toddler use with the in built harness and...

Page 9: ... to shorten the buckle height The seat has the crotch straps fitted in position when supplied Position 1 is generally used with the in built harness or toddler mode A Remove the seat from car B Lift trim cover to reveal crotch strap slot B 4 crotch strap slots TODDLER USE WITH IN BUILT HARNESS TODDLER USE WITH IN BUILT HARNESS When replacing cover ensure none of the harness straps are twisted and ...

Page 10: ... continuously We recommend the use of the Safe n Sound Messy Mat or other protection to keep the vehicle seat in good condition Pull the centre panel flap down and gently lift headrest trim end Fully lengthen seat belt and feed the seat belt through the closest seatbelt path slot and pass across the seating surface through the opposite slot Follow the yellow belt path label FORWARD FACING BELT PAT...

Page 11: ...age Strap B to slacken as shown right F Connect the Attachment Clip to the Anchor Fitting in the car making sure to remove as many twists as possible G Pull Upper Anchorage Adjustment Strap C to remove any slack but do not tighten so much that the restraint lifts off the car seat Fold up excess strap and use Storage band to firmly store excess strap behind seat Always attach hook and remove slack ...

Page 12: ...release the tension C Disengage Attachment Clip from the Car s Anchor Fitting The child restraint is now disconnected and can be removed from the car HOW TO INSTALL HOW TO USE 22 23 Roll up excess strap and store with the storage band to avoid tripping when moving the restraint Fully press Adjuster Button A while pulling Upper Anchorage Strap B to lengthen Storage Band B A TODDLER USE WITH IN BUIL...

Page 13: ...rised service agent for repair Press red button on harness buckle then both harness tongues will be released Lift the shoulder straps from the child s shoulders and remove the child TO REMOVE TODDLER Harness Lap Straps Shoulder Straps Crotch Straps Pull to remove slack from harness lap straps Click Tongue Buckle C D TODDLER USE WITH IN BUILT HARNESS SPECIAL FEATURES CHILD USE To be used with eithe...

Page 14: ...ITH FORWARD FACING SEATS WITH A LAP SASH SEAT BELT OR WITH A SEAT BELT AND CHILD HARNESS THIS BOOSTER SEAT MAY ONLY BE SUITABLE FOR USE WITH A CHILD HARNESS IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION IN THE RECLINE POSITION THE CAR S SEATBELT MAY NOT BE LONG ENOUGH THE BOOSTER SEAT MODE MAY NOT FIT IN RECLINE POSITION IN SOME VEHICLES WITH SHORT SEATBELTS Suitable only for use with Safe n Sound Protecta PLUS harness...

Page 15: ...IDEGUARD converter is found in storage recesses under the cover as shown below and is connected to the buckle to form the SLIDEGUARD Converter Toddler Use Child Use with SLIDEGUARD Converter SLIDEGUARD converter Place Harness strap and Harness Tongue behind trim in recess CHILD USE BOOSTER SEAT MODE CHILD USE BOOSTER SEAT MODE HOW TO SET UP STORING THE IN BUILT HARNESS A Disengage harness buckle F...

Page 16: ...HR EASY ADJUST HEADREST Red Sash Belt Guide markers Red Lap Belt Guide markers Centre of button on buckle level with top of thighs To adjust buckle height see page 34 Adjust headrest so that the integral Sash Guide is level with or just above the child s shoulder Gently lift the lever at the top of the headrest then pull up or push down so that the sash guide is just above your child s shoulders R...

Page 17: ...RD CONVERTER WARNING A sash belt under the arm or behind the back is dangerous IMPORTANT CHILD USE BOOSTER SEAT MODE WITH SEAT BELT CHILD USE BOOSTER SEAT MODE WITH SEAT BELT A Sit the restraint against a wall for stability and get the child to sit comfortably in position B Determine the correct buckle position The bottom edge of the buckle needs to be level with the top of the legs Center of butt...

Page 18: ...ot as shown right Use Position 2 for smaller children and Position 1 and 3 for larger children B 4 Slots CHILD USE BOOSTER SEAT MODE WITH SEAT BELT CHILD USE BOOSTER SEAT MODE WITH SEAT BELT When replacing cover ensure none of the harness straps are twisted and that all straps are secure by pulling each harness strap IMPORTANT 1 Longest Length for Toddler mode and largest child in Booster 3 Mid Le...

Page 19: ...UARD Converter over the lap belt with the Red button of the buckle facing forward HOW TO USE G 37 HOW TO USE Always attach hook and remove slack C The restraint is now ready for use as a child booster ensure the upper anchorage strap is still engaged into the anchor fitting as shown right and tighten if necessary Do not overtighten causing the seat to lift F E To tighten pull strap C but do not ov...

Page 20: ...s using the Booster Seat Always ensure the seat belt is across the child s thighs and across the chest IMPORTANT Sash Seatbelt USING WITH Safe n Sound Protecta PLUS HARNESS SERIES 220 2010 VERSATETHER compatible child harnesses are suitable with this child restraint and are sold separately Refer to the Harness instructions for full details of using and installing the Child Harness When installing ...

Page 21: ...SE BOOSTER SEAT MODE WITH CHILD HARNESS C Adjust headrest to the appropriate height refer to page 14 and lock in position Feed the left hand Harness Strap Cross Strap through the right hand shoulder slot then over the harness cross bar Hook the Attachment Clip onto VERSATETHER Catch Feed left hand Harness Strap Cross Strap through right hand slot Child Harness over the harness cross bar Pull left ...

Page 22: ...OOSTER SEAT MODE WITH CHILD HARNESS CHILD USE BOOSTER SEAT MODE WITH CHILD HARNESS INSTALLING INTO VEHICLE WITH AN EXTENSION STRAP Hook the Harness clip first onto the extension strap catch then hook the extension strap hook onto the VERSATETHER Catch on the Booster Seat s upper anchorage strap as shown below Ensure that none of the straps are twisted or catching on sharp edges Tighten the Booster...

Page 23: ... around your child If so adjust the gated slide nearer to your child ideally under the armrest and lap belt recess area ensure the slide does not touch your child This should provide more belt length to fit your child but if the belt still will not fit try another location in the vehicle e g side seat If the vehicle belts are still too short then contact the vehicle manufacturer for advice on long...

Page 24: ...f the Gated Slide towards the child Do not use Gated Slide for any other purpose USING LAP SASH SEAT BELT WITH BOOSTER SEAT CHILD HARNESS Always ensure the Hollow side is towards child Curved Flat CHILD USE BOOSTER SEAT MODE WITH CHILD HARNESS CHILD USE BOOSTER SEAT MODE WITH CHILD HARNESS D Feed the straps through the Gated Slide to remove any slack This has now converted the lap sash seat belt s...

Page 25: ...s Strap Loop 6 Cross Strap Loop 7 Cross Strap 8 Attachment Clip Pull to remove slack 1 2 5 6 7 3 4 C Feed the adult belt lap belt or converted lap sash through the harness loops ensuring that the cross strap loop does not disconnect Also ensure there are no twists in the harness cross strap and seat belt Thread the converted lap sash seat belt or lap seat belt through the harness strap loops as sh...

Page 26: ...r cover as shown right F Fold the adjuster strap and secure with Storage Strap F With the lap belt or converted lap sash adjusted to be a firm fit on the child s thighs then adjust the Child Harness to remove slack in the shoulder straps Pull the Adjuster Strap C to remove slack Once adjusted further adjustments are necessary only to the upper extension straps and to accommodate the growth of the ...

Page 27: ...he child harness over the headrest once the child has outgrown the top most headrest position as this can damage the headrest parts NOTE It may be easier to unthread the car seat belt out of the loops before lifting the child harness over the child s head NOTE Cease using this child restraint when the child s shoulders reach the Upper Shoulder Height Marker with the headrest in the top position RE...

Page 28: ...straint 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 under warm max 40 degrees Celsius running water as shown below Let the water run through the mouth of the buckle for five minutes C Engage and disengage the Harness Tongues and Buckles several times until a strong audible click is heard wh...

Page 29: ...elastic loops at the top of the cover located at the back of the restraint the side next to the harness and the elastic loops at the bottom of the restraint located under the front of the restraint Unclip the press studs on the cover in the middle panel F Remove the cover while feeding the Crotch Buckle Harness Tongues and strap through the lap and crotch strap slots in the cover If fitted with a ...

Page 30: ... E If fitted with a Push Button Adjuster stretch cover over Push Button housing Pull the adjuster strap through the cover Ensure none of the harness straps are twisted unhook elastic loop at the back of the restraint B D F Fit the Headrest cover over Headrest and slide harness through slots in the seat and the cover G Refit the Insert Pad if fitted and crotch pad insert or other accessories if req...

Page 31: ... attach fasteners for use Crotch Pad Shoulder Pads Padded Insert 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 EZ BUCKLE SYSTEM WHERE FITTED Ez Buckle system retains the harness buckle in a forward position and prevents the child from sitting...

Page 32: ...ded are recommended for use with these speakers Recommended storage locations for the music player are in the side pocket s or messy mat pocket if supplied The cable is fitted to the headrest and threaded through to the back of the restraint Cable is feed through elastic attached to the inside of the cover and through slot on the side To store cable place in the pocket on the side of the cover Spe...

Page 33: ... 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 ANCHOR FITTING AND NOT HOOKED OR FITTED TO ANY OTHER OBJECT BEFORE EACH USE OF THE RESTRAINT THIS IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT IN VEHICLES SUCH AS STATION WAGONS VANS HATCH BACKS OR VEHICLES WITHOUT A FIXE...

Page 34: ...ction 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 agent for the vehicle Note to Queensland purchasers The installation of anchorage points must be approved by authorised officers appointed by Queensland Transport Authorised officers can be sourced from all Queensland Transport Cu...

Page 35: ...cement of your child restraint Contact your insurance company 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 IN CASE OF ACCIDENT All Safe n Sound child restraints are manufacture...

Page 36: ...en are safe and that any seat that may have experienced 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...

Page 37: ...y of Britax Childcare Pty Ltd Australia The Britax trademark is the property of Britax Excelsior Limited UK The Babylove EzyGo Harness trademarks are the property of Nursery Elegance Pty Ltd Australia We reserve the right to alter this product without notice 1995 2012 Britax Childcare Pty Ltd This product is covered by Australian and overseas patent applications Patents pending 11 ...

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