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INDEX

INTRODUCTION

WARNINGS

SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS AND A GROWING CHILD

SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS

SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS AND THE NEXT STEP

SPECIAL FEATURES - REARWARD FACING

SUITABLE FOR USE

HOW TO SETUP

HOW TO INSTALL

HOW TO USE

SPECIAL FEATURES - FORWARD FACING

SUITABLE FOR USE

HOW TO SETUP

HOW TO INSTALL

HOW TO USE

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

ACCESSORIES

TRAVELLING TIPS

INSTALLATION OF CAR ANCHOR FITTING

IN CASE OF ACCIDENT

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Summary of Contents for Safe-n-Sound Convertible Child Restraint with Adjustable Headrest or Backrest

Page 1: ...Convertible Child Restraint with Adjustable Headrest or Backrest Series No 7300 A 2010 IMPORTANT KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT...

Page 2: ...SPECIAL FEATURES REARWARD FACING SUITABLE FOR USE HOW TO SETUP HOW TO INSTALL HOW TO USE SPECIAL FEATURES FORWARD FACING SUITABLE FOR USE HOW TO SETUP HOW TO INSTALL HOW TO USE CARE AND MAINTENANCE AC...

Page 3: ...move to booster seats too early Children that have outgrown this restraint are safest in a booster seat until their shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker of the booster seat CAREFULLY READ...

Page 4: ...arly check the restraint components straps other fitments for correct function and condition Seek prompt repair To ensure baby s back is evenly supported do not put more than one nappy on the baby and...

Page 5: ...go in a collision Secure or remove hazardous cargo before using this strap Hatchback or wagon Do not use the child restraint where the upper anchorage strap may fall into a split in the seat back Prot...

Page 6: ...Shoulder height label Label A Label A Older baby Rearward Facing Child Use Forward Facing Move to the next form of child restraint when the child s shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker Sh...

Page 7: ...marker LOWER SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKER Label A When the child s shoulders reach the lower marker the child restraint must be turned to face towards the front of the vehicle or move the child to another f...

Page 8: ...you can move to a convertible booster seat once the child s shoulders reach the lower shoulder height marker this will be lower than the lower shoulder height marker on the child restraint covered on...

Page 9: ...SS 2 Fully adjustable 6 point Harness 3 Insert Pad if fitted may vary in style 4 Shoulder Pads if fitted 5 Padded Cover for comfort 6 Release Buckle Red button 7 Stabilising Bar for Rearward Facing mo...

Page 10: ...only 24 Upper Anchorage Storage Band 25 Upper Anchorage Strap Adjuster 14 Adjustable Upper Anchorage Strap 15 Attachment Clip 16 Vehicle s Anchor Fitting 17 Harness Adjustment Lever under trim flap 1...

Page 11: ...seats in the car in which the child restraint is intended to be used to ensure that the space is sufficient If you have the restraint check it fits in your car Regional Road Rules may prohibit the us...

Page 12: ...line foot handle while rotating to the rearward facing position refer to label on the side of the restraint until the handle locks into position Ensure recline foot locks into position Recline positio...

Page 13: ...he lower shoulder height marker then the restraint may be converted for forward facing Refer to Forward Facing section from page 29 HOW TO SETUP 1 The shoulder straps must be positioned nearest to the...

Page 14: ...seat C To adjust the headrest pull on the latch on the back of the restraint and pull up or down to position the top of the shoulder strap slot above the child s shoulders Release the latch to lock t...

Page 15: ...HOW TO ADJUST THE HEADREST HASSLE FREE HARNESS Installed in vehicle A Loosen the harness straps before adjusting the headrest B Place finger on the PUSH button press in towards restraint and lift lev...

Page 16: ...e locks into position Ensure recline foot locks into position The restraint is normally packaged in the fully upright forward facing mode so if you need to use it rearward facing you must first fully...

Page 17: ...ou hear a click Stabilising bar is now latched in place Refit the cover C Position restraint rearward facing in the chosen seating position D Undo the buckle and place buckle tongues in the Harness To...

Page 18: ...ull backwards the centre panel flap with the comfort pad from the inner seat of trim F Fully lengthen seatbelt and feed the seatbelt between the restraint cover and the restraint body through seatbelt...

Page 19: ...the lap belt very tight across the restraint Whilst holding the seatbelt tension ensure to remove all slack from lap part of seatbelt by pulling sash belt For retractor seatbelts allow excess belt to...

Page 20: ...eating zone H Replace the centre panel flap ensure the harness buckle is through the panel and connect the hook and loop to retain the cover Then place back the headrest cover end along the headrest F...

Page 21: ...causing the restraint base to lift off the vehicle seat This will usually be done once the child has been harnessed into the seat L Roll up excess strap tightly so the webbing is thick enough to be he...

Page 22: ...LACK Ensure Upper Anchorage Strap is tightened attached to the Anchor Fitting and that straps are the same length on both sides of Attachment Clip Pull sash portion of seatbelt to remove slack Feed se...

Page 23: ...seat front Attachment Clip should be behind the front of the vehicle seat Attachment Clip If using an extension strap positioning the attachment clip above the child may lead to injury in an accident...

Page 24: ...the underside of the base Packing can be a firmly rolled up towel If the car s seat is flat then some packing may be required at the front edge of the base to achieve the recline angle Do not remove...

Page 25: ...straps are adjusted to the correct height for your child see page 13 B Extend the upper anchorage strap and allow the straps to fall to the sides of the restraint for easy access to the child C Slack...

Page 26: ...rm but comfortable fit by pulling the harness adjustment strap H Re tighten the adjustable upper anchorage strap by pulling the adjustment strap to remove slack as shown Roll up the excess strap tight...

Page 27: ...r wrap Do not use the restraint if straps do not tighten and contact Britax Customer Service Refer to back cover for details The insert pad is designed to provide extra support and comfort and must be...

Page 28: ...e return to the upright position if required Pull Adjustment Strap to remove slack Fully press Adjuster Button 1 while pulling Upper Anchorage Strap 2 to lengthen Storage Band REMOVING CHILD FROM REST...

Page 29: ...ble Headrest or Backrest with HASSLE FREE HARNESS 2 Shoulder Harness Slots 3 Shoulder Pads if fitted 4 Fully adjustable 6 point Harness 5 Release Buckle Red button 6 EZ Buckle System 7 Harness Adjustm...

Page 30: ...lt 15 Upper Lock off 16 Recline position Indicator 17 Recline Foot Shown in Forward Facing Mode 18 Messy Mat if supplied 19 Yellow FORWARD FACING BELT PATH labels 20 Upper Anchorage Strap Adjuster 21...

Page 31: ...Check your Regional Road Rules for exemptions DO NOT USE RESTRAINT IN FORWARD FACING MODE WITH THE REAR FACING MODE STABILISING BAR PULLED OUT Do not use the restraint without the Upper Anchorage Stra...

Page 32: ...to release the lock Rotate the foot fully downwards then release the handle to lock the foot in the fully upright position The label on the side of the restraint identifies the forward facing and recl...

Page 33: ...is too tall for the restraint and the restraint should not be used move to next type of restraint see pages 6 to 8 The shoulder strap slots must be positioned nearest to the child s shoulders but not...

Page 34: ...est pull on the latch on the back of the restraint and pull up or down to position the bottom of the headrest to be just above the child s shoulders Release the latch to lock the headrest in position...

Page 35: ...HOW TO ADJUST THE HEADREST HASSLE FREE HARNESS Installed in vehicle A Loosen the harness straps before adjusting the headrest B Place finger on the PUSH button press in towards restraint and lift leve...

Page 36: ...s the button on the left side facing seat and gently push stabilising bar back and then down into the recessed area E Re attach the cover at the end of the seat Rotate backwards Stabilising bar Hook a...

Page 37: ...the child use seatbelt path yellow path ensuring that the seatbelt is behind the harness straps and that the lap part of the seatbelt is below the hooks as shown H Engage the seatbelt buckle and tongu...

Page 38: ...er tighten causing the restraint base to lift off the vehicle seat M Roll up the excess strap tightly so the webbing is thick enough to be held in the storage band Attachment Clip Car s Anchor Fitting...

Page 39: ...to remove slack Attachment Clip Cover Storage band Upper Anchorage Adjustment Strap Upper Anchorage Strap Forward facing seatbelt path Car s seatbelt FORWARD FACING BELT PATH marked in yellow FORWARD...

Page 40: ...uckle up between child s legs A Lengthen the harness by lifting the lever while pulling on both shoulder straps Release harness adjustment lever when there is enough slack and place harness straps on...

Page 41: ...s by pulling shoulder straps then pull the harness adjustment strap to adjust harness to a comfortable but firm fit Check that the slack in straps is removed The shoulder harness straps must fit firml...

Page 42: ...oved TO REMOVE RESTRAINT FROM VEHICLE A Disengage the seatbelt tongue from the buckle and remove from the restraint Pull the sash belt downwards to pull it out of the upper lock off B Release the stor...

Page 43: ...ng metal and plastic parts of your child s restraint using a damp cloth Do not use chemicals or cleaning agents Do not try and place any hardware into a washing machine STRAPS HARNESS We would only re...

Page 44: ...ness buckle to good working order it needs to be cleaned as follows A Remove the harness buckle from the restraint From the underside of the restraint pull each crotch 3 bar slide then turn the 3 bar...

Page 45: ...ated in the restraint Care should be taken if children either eat or drink while in the restraint as some food or drink products may cause damage or marking to the cover Wash or clean immediately Do n...

Page 46: ...ld restraint Remove headrest cover by unclipping the press studs next to shoulder harness and unhooking the elastic loop attached to the headrest cover Lift over and away from backrest ii To remove he...

Page 47: ...traps through the side slots in the cover B Stretch the cover over the top of the restraint first then the sides then stretch the cover around the rim of the restraint Attach the elastic loops at the...

Page 48: ...ckrest hardware ii To replace headrest cover for adjustable headrest child restraint Lift headrest cover over headrest place elastic loops behind headrest and clip press studs together next to shoulde...

Page 49: ...comfort for baby or child and are easily fitted to the shoulder harness straps by A Pull apart fasteners and remove shoulder pads from harness B Re fit shoulder pads to harness and attach fasteners fo...

Page 50: ...snugly support baby for extra support and comfort and should be used for small babies when rearward facing Discontinue use when the insert pad is tight fit or creates discomfort for larger babies or...

Page 51: ...ay not have pockets Short Messy Mat If fitted A EZ BUCKLE SYSTEM WHERE FITTED EZ Buckle system retains the harness buckle in a forward position and prevents the child from sitting on the buckle when b...

Page 52: ...to be secured in child restraints or adult seatbelts where available Plan your trip with frequent comfort stops to reduce stress on babies young children and driver Keep the car well ventilated to re...

Page 53: ...in motion Babies will require extra feeding if travelling in the heat For bottle fed babies make up the bottles and refrigerate before leaving home for a day trip Place in a cool bag and reheat as ne...

Page 54: ...OTE In some vehicles the anchor fitting in the rear vertical panel can only be installed in one way Please refer to vehicle owner s handbook or a child restraint fitting station for correct method THE...

Page 55: ...E ANCHOR POINT Anchorage Clip Cover The shaded areas of this diagram illustrate the possible locations of the anchor fitting Within each shaded area is an anchor fitting showing the correct way to ins...

Page 56: ...e 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...

Page 57: ...NOT BE HOOKED ONTO ANY OTHER OBJECT CAR INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES From retailers of Britax Safe n Sound products EXTRA ANCHOR KITS Available for using the restraint in additional cars Re order no 0038...

Page 58: ...The joint Australian New Zealand Standards committee CS 85 advise that this statement applies whether a child was in the child restraint or not We consider a server crash as being one where the main b...

Page 59: ...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 res...

Page 60: ...stralia The Britax trademark is the property of Britax Excelsior Limited UK We reserve the right to alter this product without notice 1995 2013 Britax Childcare Pty Ltd This product is covered by Aust...

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