Instructions for Installation & Use
- Series No. 8100/A/2010
Instructions for Installation & Use
- Series No. 8100/A/2010
INSTALLATION OF CAR ANCHOR FITTING
INSTALLATION OF CAR ANCHOR FITTING
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Front of Vehicle
Attachment Bolt
Anchor fitting
Spacer(s) if
required
Vehicle metal
structure
Reinforcing
washer (cone
downwards).
Lock washer
Secure nut
UPPER ANCHORAGE
FITTINGS FOR SEDANS ONLY
Vehicle trim
Fig.2.
IF THE CAR IS FITTED WITH CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE
POINT
Locate the anchorage point behind the rear seating position.
(Consult the car owners handbook for the location of the
anchorage point). The anchorage point should be directly behind
and central to the restraint. Remove thread plug from the parcel
shelf/floor/roof, etc. and install attachment bolt and fitting as
shown in Fig 1.
CAUTION: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN ATTACHMENT BOLT.
OVERTIGHTENING MAY FRACTURE OR BREAK BOLT. MAXIMUM
TORQUE IS 20 Nm(14.75 ft.lb.)
Note: Minimum of five full turns of attachment bolt is required
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
attachment 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 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 Customer Service and Queensland
Ambulance Service Centres.
ONLY USE A 5/16 UNC GRADE 5 BOLT. IF THE BOLT IS NOT THE
CORRECT LENGTH THE CAR MANUFACTURER’S HAND BOOK
CAN PROVIDE ADVICE ON THE CORRECT LENGTH BOLT.
Note: Marking on
the top of a Grade 5
Bolt.
Front of Vehicle
CHILD RESTRAINTS MUST NOT BE ATTACHED TO UNSOUND
METAL OR TO WOOD, OR SYNTHETIC STRUCTURES. WHEN
DRILLING 9 MM HOLE DO NOT DRILL THROUGH FUEL LINES,
FUEL TANKS, ELECTRICAL WIRING, OR RADIO SPEAKERS.
WEBBING STRAPS MUST BE PROTECTED FROM SHARP
CORNERS AND EDGES. THE ANCHOR FITTING MUST BE USED
ONLY AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. IT MUST NOT BE HOOKED ONTO
ANY OTHER OBJECT.
Centre line of
seating position
CAR INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES
(From retailers of Safe-n-Sound products)
EXTRA ANCHOR KITS: Available for using the restraint in additional cars.
Re-order no: 0038
EXTENSION STRAPS: May be required for cars without a fixed parcel shelf.
Re-order no: 0035 (length 300mm) or
0036 (length 600mm)
GATED 3-BAR SLIDE (Locking clip): For converting lap-sash seat belt to lap belt for the child harness
(supplied with the child harness) Re-order no: 0215.
Fig.3.
200mm
min.
UPPER ANCHORAGE FITTING
Attachment Bolt
Lock washer
Anchor fitting
Spacer(s) if
required
Vehicle metal
structure
Vehicle trim
Fig.1.
