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Instructions for Installation & Use

 - Series No. JS8A/2010

11

SPECIAL FEATURES - FORWARD FACING

  1. 

 Car's Anchor Fitting

  2. 

 Harness Slots

  3.  

Car's lap-sash seatbelt or lap belt

  4. 

 Armrests (if fitted)          

  5.

  Recline Foot        

  6.

  Harness Adjustment Strap     

  7. 

 Harness Adjustment Lever     

  8.

  Quick release Harness Buckle (Red Button)

  9.

  Padded Insert (if fitted)

10.  

Shoulder pads (if fitted)            

11. 

 Fully adjustable 6 point harness

12.

  Head Pillow (if fitted) 

13.  

Shoulder Height Markers 

14. 

 Upper Anchorage Adjuster 

15. 

 Upper Anchorage Storage Strap

16. 

 Upper Anchorage Strap

17.  

Attachment Clip

NOTE: 

Not all features are supplied on some models. "If fitted" is used to indicate some of the 

features that may not be on the seat supplied.

FORWARD FACING

WITH BUILT-IN HARNESS

Summary of Contents for Safe-n-Sound JS8A/2010

Page 1: ...Instructions for Installation Use Series No JS8A 2010 IMPORTANT KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT Series No JS8A 2010 Convertible Booster Seat...

Page 2: ...ETUP HOW TO INSTALL SPECIAL FEATURES BOOSTER MODE SUITABLE FOR USE HOW TO SETUP HOW TO USE HOW TO INSTALL HOW TO INSTALL WITH A CHILD HARNESS RESTORING THE RESTRAINT CARE MAINTENANCE ACCESSORIES FEATU...

Page 3: ...ylove EzyGo Harness Series BL220 2010 are suitable for use with this product When these child harnesses are used in the booster seat mode they may be used with either a lap only seatbelt or a lap sash...

Page 4: ...the shoulder If used with a child harness the lap strap of the seatbelt 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...

Page 5: ...y 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...

Page 6: ...RS AND A GROWING CHILD Older Toddler Marker B Marker A Label C Label B Label A Shoulders must not be below the lowest marker Use the built in harness From approximately 6 months of age When shoulders...

Page 7: ...atbelt To approximately 6 8 years of age Shoulders above middle marker but below upper shoulder height marker Marker B Marker C Marker B Marker C Change to the next type of Booster Seat or child restr...

Page 8: ...ain in their previous child restraint Approximately 6 months When the child s shoulders reach this marker convert the child restraint to booster seat mode and use either a lap sash seatbelt or a child...

Page 9: ...HE CAR FOR YOUR CHILD When your child has outgrown the seat you can then either use Or you can use a Child Harness and lap seatbelt Lap seatbelts can be dangerous without a Child Harness Just the car...

Page 10: ...FACING To be used only in a forward facing position for a child approximately 6 months of age up to approximately 4 years of age using the built in harness Front of Vehicle 1 Harness Tongues Harness B...

Page 11: ...uick release Harness Buckle Red Button 9 Padded Insert if fitted 10 Shoulder pads if fitted 11 Fully adjustable 6 point harness 12 Head Pillow if fitted 13 Shoulder Height Markers 14 Upper Anchorage A...

Page 12: ...LAP SASH OR LAP ONLY SEATBELT IN THE BACK OF MOST CARS WITH FORWARD FACING SEATS To be used in forward facing position by children whose shoulders are above the lower shoulder height marker approxima...

Page 13: ...gues and buckle 7 Crotch Strap Slot 8 Harness adjustment strap 9 Shoulder Height Markers 10 Sash Guide Slots The shoulder straps must be in the slots which are nearest to the child s shoulders but not...

Page 14: ...engthened See next page You must adjust the crotch strap to the correct length for your child before installing the restraint as it cannot be adjusted in the car The crotch strap should only be extend...

Page 15: ...he crotch strap assembly is free from the seat D Insert crotch strap through restraint slot which will position crotch strap level with the child s crotch and feed back through other slot as shown rig...

Page 16: ...ove the child s shoulder shown above Ensure that the shoulder strap passes through matching slots in cover and restraint body E Ensure there are no twists in the harness strap and the buckle tongues f...

Page 17: ...mine whether an upright or reclined installation is preferred as shown below A For upright mode rotate the foot backwards until it clicks into position B For reclined mode rotate the recline foot forw...

Page 18: ...Safe n Sound Messy Mat or other protection to keep the vehicle seat in good condition D Fully lengthen lap or lap sash seatbelt and insert through nearest seatbelt slot Ensure the seatbelt is between...

Page 19: ...le seatbelts allow excess belt to feed back into the retractor Car Seatbelt Remove all slack from lap portion then sash Engage seatbelt Feed through seatbelt path NOTE Some vehicle seats have more rea...

Page 20: ...ap B to lengthen G Connect the attachment clip to the anchor fitting in the car making sure to remove as many twists as possible Attachment Clip Car s Anchor Fitting H Pull upper anchorage adjustment...

Page 21: ...IMPORTANT Pull to lengthen Press and hold harness adjustment lever PLACING TODDLER IN THE RESTRAINT A Lengthen harness by lifting harness adjustment lever while pulling on either shoulder strap until...

Page 22: ...ness lap strap by pulling shoulder straps Ensure that any slack in harness straps is removed Shoulder harness straps must fit firmly to the child A loose harness could result in serious injury in an a...

Page 23: ...ster Button A while pulling Upper Anchorage Strap B to slacken as shown right In some vehicles loosening of the Upper Anchorage Strap may be difficult If so try pushing the restraint against the vehic...

Page 24: ...arness by children whose shoulders are in line with or above the middle shoulder height marker approximately 4 years of age This mode can be used until the child s shoulders reach the upper shoulder h...

Page 25: ...tion of the SLIDEGUARD converter under the cover 8 Harness stored under cover Car s lap sash seatbelt or lap belt 9 Shoulder Height Markers 10 Sash Guide in position hooked onto elastic behind cover 1...

Page 26: ...SEATBELT MAY NOT BE LONG ENOUGH Suitable only for use with Britax Safe n Sound Protecta PLUS harness series 220 2010 or Babylove EzyGo Harness series BL220 2010 child harnesses DO NOT USE WITH JUST A...

Page 27: ...age and remove the seatbelt from the restraint C You will need to remove the upper anchorage strap from the anchor fitting when converting to a booster seat D Upper anchorage strap must always be used...

Page 28: ...pen slot The metal strap connector is shown in diagram right C Pull the shoulder straps through slots in the seat back D Remove the elastic loops holding the cover in place at the lower front of the s...

Page 29: ...f necessary See pages 34 35 H Align cover and re engage clips at the front of the cover I Extend and roll up the harness adjustment strap and metal strap connector then store inside the recline foot J...

Page 30: ...rap at the back of the seat cover C Fit the sash guide to the bottom sash guide slot of the cover then refit the cover FOR USE WITH VEHICLE SEATBELT SETTING UP THE SASH GUIDE Thread the sash guide thr...

Page 31: ...oulders and chest Choose the sash guide slot nearest to but above the shoulder height of the child Adjust the sash guide so that it pulls the sash belt over the chest and the front of the shoulder Do...

Page 32: ...D CONVERTER POSITION NOTE All slack removed from crotch strap when buckle is in the correct position NOTE Stop using this Booster Seat if the child s shoulders are above the Upper Shoulder Height Mark...

Page 33: ...verter are located too low against your child s legs causing discomfort Always return the crotch strap to its original shorter length when using the seat with a smaller child The buckle SLIDEGUARD Con...

Page 34: ...straint 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 N...

Page 35: ...t until the crotch strap assembly is free from the seat C Insert crotch strap through restraint slot which will position crotch strap level with the child s crotch and feed back through other slot as...

Page 36: ...tighten pull strap C but do not over tighten Fold up excess strap and use the storage band to firmly store excess strap behind the seat D Sit the child on the seat Fully press Adjuster Button A while...

Page 37: ...ELT PATH Fit the SLIDEGUARD Converter to the lap belt as shown below The SLIDEGUARD Converter must be used at all times in Booster mode to position the lap belt on the child s thighs and prevent your...

Page 38: ...ROUS Lap belt must always be firm on the thighs The child should not slump or slouch Seatbelt across the chest NOTE Seatbelt extenders should not be used if the seatbelt is not long enough to fit arou...

Page 39: ...onverter and remove belt from child When booster is not being used secure in position by engaging seatbelt over the booster seat TO STORE SASH GUIDE When sash guide is not in use hook the sash guide a...

Page 40: ...r tether strap as shown in pages 42 43 Use the extension strap supplied with the Britax Safe n Sound Protecta Plus for all other instances to attach the harness to anchor points in the luggage area su...

Page 41: ...d shoulder slot then over the harness cross bar D Pull the left hand harness strap and cross strap through the opposite shoulder slot Make sure that the anchor clip also feeds through to the back of t...

Page 42: ...ent Clip 4 Anchor Fitting in the car Child Harness Attachment Clip attaches to the VERSATETHER Catch 3 1 INSTALLING INTO VEHICLE WITHOUT EXTENSION STRAP Hook the child harness attachment clip 1 onto V...

Page 43: ...s shown below Ensure that none of the straps are twisted or catching on sharp edges Tighten the booster seat s upper anchorage strap refer to page 37 then remove excess slack from the extension strap...

Page 44: ...t up the SLIDEGUARD Converter Refer to pages 34 35 SLIDEGUARD converter not yet engaged THIS BOOSTER SEAT MAY ONLY BE SUITABLE FOR USE WITH A CHILD HARNESS IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION IN THE RECLINE POSIT...

Page 45: ...to fit gated slide Fit the child harness as shown right Then connect the cross strap as shown Thread the converted lap sash seatbelt through the harness strap loops as shown right Harness strap loops...

Page 46: ...ow provided with the child harness Only use the gated slide provided with the child harness If curved gated slide then the belt route through this can only go one way as shown Before using the Britax...

Page 47: ...THESE STEPS Hollow side towards child D Strap portion Lap portion Loop on top Hollow side towards the child C Repeat previous step A for the other slot in the gated slide C The gated slide must be re...

Page 48: ...These instructions apply to fitting with a lap only seatbelt or a converted lap sash seatbelt Connect the Child Harness to the VERSATETHER Catch as detailed on pages 42 43 HARNESSING THE CHILD INTO TH...

Page 49: ...e harness strap loops as shown Harness strap loops Converted lap sash seatbelt Lap belt D Engage the seatbelt tongue to the buckle and adjust the seatbelt to sit firmly around the child s hips and thi...

Page 50: ...n the shoulder straps of the harness loops ensuring that the Red button of the crotch buckle is facing forward Lap portion of belt must be behind armrest on both sides Click E Remove SLIDEGUARD conver...

Page 51: ...move slack Once adjusted further adjustments are necessary only to the upper extension straps and to accommodate the growth of the child Press A and pull the shoulder strap B to lengthen Adjuster Cove...

Page 52: ...the child s shoulders reach the Upper Shoulder Height Marker with the headrest in the top position H Disengage seatbelt tongue and buckle remove the lap portion of seatbelt from the SLIDEGUARD Conver...

Page 53: ...Protecta PLUS Child Harness in a safe place for later use C Remove the built in harness from the storage recess under the cover Feed crotch strap and shoulder straps through seat cover D Feed shoulde...

Page 54: ...ean all webbing 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...

Page 55: ...the mouth of the buckle for five minutes Check the harness buckle is clean by engaging the harness tongues and buckle several times until you hear a click C If you still cannot hear a strong audible...

Page 56: ...ness assembly from the restraint However you do need to disconnect the shoulder harness straps from the metal strap connector at the back of the restraint refer to page 28 Then follow the sequence bel...

Page 57: ...er E Refit fabric overhang around sides and front of shell F Re attach plastic clips at the front of the seat G If refitting for booster seat mode fit the cover with the harness in a stored position I...

Page 58: ...from harness B Re fit shoulder pads to harness and attach fasteners for use HEAD PILLOW HEAD LINER IF FITTED The head pillow is designed to provide extra comfort Position the head pillow level with t...

Page 59: ...d of the Messy Mat seat protector on edge of car seat smooth back toward seat join A and fit in any excess Messy Mat into the join of the car seat A Pockets where fitted Ribs A Pockets where fitted Ri...

Page 60: ...ome 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 INSTALLATIO...

Page 61: ...ilable from all major child restraint retailers Distance to measure to the anchor point The shaded areas of this diagram illustrate the possible locations of the anchor fitting Within each shaded area...

Page 62: ...equired 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...

Page 63: ...CAL 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 li...

Page 64: ...must always be across the chest 3 Ensure the child does not slouch or slump and the sash belt is across the chest 4 A sash belt under the arm or behind the back is dangerous a child harness can resolv...

Page 65: ...no damage is obvious 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 severe crash as bein...

Page 66: ...erienced 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 th...

Page 67: ...Instructions for Installation Use Series No JS8A 2010 NOTES 67...

Page 68: ...dcare 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...

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