Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. 8100/A/2013
Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. 8100/A/2013
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INSTALLATION OF CAR UPPER
ANCHORAGE POINT
INSTALLATION OF CAR UPPER
ANCHORAGE POINT
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. Do not use any bolt
without these marks.
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 Britax 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)
200mm
min.
Fig.3.
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
IF THE CAR IS FITTED WITH CHILD RESTRAINT
UPPER ANCHORAGE POINT
Locate the upper anchorage point behind the rear seating
position. (Consult the car owners handbook for the location of
the upper anchorage point). The upper 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 UPPER 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. It is recommended
that this installation be carried out by a child restraint fitting
station or licenced motor mechanic.
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 upper 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.
UPPER ANCHORAGE FITTING
Attachment Bolt
Lock washer
Anchor fitting
Spacer(s) if
required
Vehicle metal
structure
Vehicle trim
Fig.1.
Fig.2.
