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Crotch Strap 

Anchor

Harness Slots

Carrier Release 

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Handle 

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Release

Harness 

Straps

Visual Glossary

Harness 

Adjuster Strap

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Summary of Contents for embrace 35/pro

Page 1: ...y or death read this owner s manual prior to installing and using this child restraint WARNING 2015 Evenflo Company Inc 25700989 8 15 Rear facing 1 8 to 15 8 kg 4 to 35 lbs 43 to 76 cm 17 to 30 in Para instrucciones en Español llamar al 1 800 233 5921 All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m ...

Page 2: ...Recall Information for U S Customers 9 Public Notice for Canadian Customers 10 Motor Vehicle Airplane Usage 10 Care and Cleaning 10 Storing Your Instructions 11 Visual Glossary 12 Using the Embrace Handle 16 Proper Installation WITH the Convenience Base Installation Checklist 19 Installing the Convenience Base with the Lower Anchor Connector Assembly 20 Installing the Convenience Base with the Veh...

Page 3: ...30 inches Top of head is at least 25 mm 1 inch below the top of the child restraint seat back Symbol Legend Air Bag Symbol Alerts you to important information about air bag safety LATCH UAS Symbol Alerts you to important information about LATCH safety U S REGULATORY NOTICE This child restraint meets all the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 For Canadian Models CANADIAN REGU...

Page 4: ...born earlier than 37 weeks and all newborn infants who weigh less than 5 lb at birth before their first car trip to check for breathing difficulties or heart rate problems when traveling in a rear facing child restraint The AAP recommends that appropriate hospital staff observe your infant in the child restraint for a period of 90 to 120 minutes or the duration of travel whichever is longer This p...

Page 5: ... This child restraint MUST ALWAYS face the rear of the vehicle Serious injury or death can occur NEVER leave child unattended DO NOT use child restraint if it is damaged broken or missing parts DO NOT use this restraint if it has been involved in a crash It must be replaced DO NOT attach additional padding toys or other devices not made by Evenflo or described in these instructions to the child re...

Page 6: ... the following information for proper usage Vehicles built prior to the 2002 model year DO NOT use this restraint in a vehicle seating position equipped with a side air bag unless authorized by the vehicle manufacturer Model year 2002 and newer vehicles Refer to your vehicle owner s manual before placing this restraint in a seating position equipped with a side air bag DO NOT place any objects bet...

Page 7: ...use on vehicle seats which face the rear or side ONLY use this child restraint on vehicle seats with backs that lock into place Some child restraints do not fit all vehicles or all seating locations There are thousands of combinations of vehicle makes models child restraint configurations seat belt designs and seat cushion shapes The easiest way to determine whether your child restraint is suitabl...

Page 8: ...any hard objects DO NOT use this child restraint if it moves more than 25 mm 1 inch side to side or front to back at the seat belt path Serious injury or death may occur Try again or move the child restraint to another seating location If the vehicle seat belts are not routed and fastened correctly the child restraint may not protect your child in a crash DO NOT allow the vehicle seat belt release...

Page 9: ...NEVER attach two lower anchor assembly connectors to one vehicle lower anchor bar NEVER use the vehicle seat belts when using the lower anchor connector assembly Using both together can cause slack in a sudden stop or crash When not in use the lower anchor connector assembly should be securely stored in the storage area located in the convenience base Keep out of reach of children ALWAYS be sure t...

Page 10: ...ten the harness to the child which may allow the child to be ejected from the restraint during a crash ALWAYS place the handle in either Position 1 Canadian or U S models or Position 4 U S models ONLY when using this child restraint in a vehicle p 16 When using this restraint in Position 5 Stand p 16 ONLY use on level ground and NEVER prop the restraint up with any object NEVER place this child re...

Page 11: ... and consistent right from the start will mean fewer discipline problems as children get older Besides an unrestrained child or adult can be thrown into and injure other passengers NEVER try to tend to a crying baby s needs while driving NEVER take a baby out of a child restraint for comforting while the vehicle is moving Always place the handle in Position 4 or 5 before removing infant from carri...

Page 12: ...enger and multi purpose passenger motor vehicles buses and trucks equipped with Type I or II seat belts and in aircraft Airplane installation is the same as Type I vehicle installation Motor Vehicle Aircraft Usage Check with your airline before departure to make sure this restraint meets their requirements Tip Tip Refer to pages 46 to 52 for instructions on installing your child restraint in aircr...

Page 13: ... restraint AND the date of manufacture below Model Number Date of Manufacture Storing Your Instructions After thoroughly reading and following these instructions store them in the carrier behind the seat pad as shown All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 14: ... Back Seat Retractor Seat Crease Lap Shoulder Belt Vehicle lower anchor bars Fold down Armrest Consult your vehicle owner s manual Rear Headrests Visual Glossary Vehicle Seat Belt Lower Anchor Connector Assembly Harness Path Lower Anchor Connector Assembly Level Adjustment Button Locking Clip Angle Indicator Embrace 35 Convenience Base Back Seat All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 15: ...d familiarize yourself with your vehicle s components Important Important Convenience Base Identification Embrace 35 Convenience Base This is the correct base to use with the Embrace 35 Carrier ONLY use the Embrace 35 Carrier with this base Embrace Convenience Base This base DOES NOT work with the Embrace 35 Carrier NEVER use it with the Embrace 35 Carrier Adjustment Foot Level Window All manuals ...

Page 16: ...tion Storage Area behind seat pad Handle Chest Clip Harness Straps Canopy Seat Pad Convenience Base Harness Slots Buckle Release Carrier Harness Adjuster Strap Visual Glossary All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m ...

Page 17: ...15 Back View Crotch Strap Anchor Harness Slots Carrier Release Handle Handle Release Handle Release Harness Straps Visual Glossary Harness Adjuster Strap All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 18: ...raveling Position 2 This position is ONLY to be used to carry your child NEVER use this position in a vehicle Position 3 NEVER use this position to carry your child in the carrier NEVER use this position in the vehicle Position 4 This position can be used while traveling in a vehicle U S For Canadian Models you MUST place the handle in Position 1 while traveling Position 5 Place the handle in this...

Page 19: ...ur child NEVER use this position in a vehicle Position 3 Convenience NEVER use this position to carry your child in the carrier NEVER use this position in the vehicle Position 4 Travel U S This position can be used while traveling in a vehicle U S For Canadian Models you MUST place the handle in Position 1 while traveling Position 1 Travel This position can be used while traveling in a vehicle For...

Page 20: ... Convenience Base Child Requirements Weight 1 8 15 8 kg 4 35 lbs Height 43 76 cm 17 30 inches Top of head must be at least 25 mm 1 inch below the top of the child restraint seat back Lower Anchor Connector Assembly Vehicle Belt Path Harness straps at or below the shoulder At least 25 mm 1 inch All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 21: ...to the carrier Refer to p 33 aHarness straps are at or below shoulder level p 36 aBoth buckle tongues are fastened p 33 aChest clip is connected and positioned at armpit level p 34 aHarness straps are snug against the child and you should not be able to pinch the harness p 34 aCrotch strap is snug against the child but NOT under the child s bottom p 38 3 Check your work aThe convenience base does ...

Page 22: ...should be securely stored in the storage area located in the convenience base see page 40 Keep out of reach of children ALWAYS be sure that the lower anchor connector assembly connectors are fully engaged onto the vehicle lower anchor bars by pulling hard on the lower anchor connector assembly harness If they are not totally engaged the lower anchor connector assembly system will not secure your c...

Page 23: ...base is level when only green no red is showing in the level indicator window B If the indicator is red adjust the level of the base by pressing adjustment button C and lowering the adjustment foot D Note The adjustment foot has multiple levels A green filled window means go to Step 2 Tip Tip IMPORTANT Not all models are equipped with an adjustment foot If your model does not have one use a rolled...

Page 24: ...s of the base so it does not interfere with the metal carrier retainers E when attaching the carrier D E WARNING Ö 3 Hook Adjuster Strap SecureRight Quick Connector Clip Strap Adjuster J J K J L Know Your Lower Anchor Connector Assembly The lower anchor connector assembly that comes with your child restraint will be one of the types below Refer to your vehicle owner s manual to locate the lower an...

Page 25: ...belt Check your vehicle owner s manual to see if you have lap belts with ELR s Before you begin be sure the vehicle is on a level surface The base is level when only green no red is showing in the level indicator window If the indicator is red adjust the level of the base by pressing adjustment button C and lowering the adjustment foot D Note The adjustment foot has multiple levels Place the base ...

Page 26: ...tractor is in the vehicle LAP BELT LAP AND SHOULDER BELT Pull the shoulder belt G tightly to remove all slack from the lap portion of the belt H at the same time push down on the base using your full weight Check to be sure the base is secured in the vehicle seat H G 3 F Secure the base to your vehicle seat by routing the vehicle seat belt through the openings F on the sides of the base 2 Ä All ma...

Page 27: ... the base at the areas I as shown If you can move the base more than 25 mm 1 inch side to side or front to back the vehicle belt is not tight enough You will need to try again or find another location for your convenience base IMPORTANT Route any excess vehicle belt through the openings F on the sides of the base so it does not interfere with the metal carrier retainers J when attaching the carrie...

Page 28: ...ly recline the child restraint could increase the child s risk of serious injury or death B A 2 Squeeze both handle releases C and move the handle to either Position 1 Canadian OR U S models or Position 4 U S models ONLY until it locks into place Canadian models MUST use Position 1 in vehicle Note When using Position 4 make sure there is at least 38 mm 1 5 inches of space between any part of the c...

Page 29: ...on both handle releases B and rotating the handle until it locks into place above the carrier Squeeze the carrier release handle C while lifting up the carrier A C B Releasing the Carrier from the Base Position 2 All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 30: ...17 30 inches Top of head must be at least 25 mm 1 inch below the top of the child restraint seat back To make installation easier watch the installation video of this child restraint at www evenflo com Tip Tip Harness straps at or below the shoulder At least 25 mm 1 inch All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 31: ... the child s bottom p 38 3 Secure child restraint to the vehicle seat aCarrier is securely installed with vehicle seat belt p 30 aThe shoulder strap portion of the seat belt is lying across the vehicle seat back p 31 aLocking clip is installed if necessary p 41 aThe level line is level with ground p 30 aThe handle is in Position 1 Canadian OR U S models or Position 4 U S models ONLY p 32 Position ...

Page 32: ...icle floor Note Generally the center rear seating position is the safest This infant restraint MUST face the rear of the vehicle Installing the Carrier without the Convenience Base 1 B Move the handle out of the way by squeezing both handle releases B and placing in Position 4 2 Position 4 A All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 33: ...retractor is in the vehicle D C 4 NEVER use this child restraint in forward facing position DO NOT use this carrier if it moves more than 25mm 1 inch side to side or front to back at the vehicle belt path Serious injury or death may occur Move the child restraint to another seating location or try to tighten the vehicle belt again WARNING The vehicle belt E must be as tight as possible Put your fu...

Page 34: ...o properly recline the child restraint could increase the child s risk of serious injury or death Squeeze both handle releases B and move the handle to either Position 1 Canadian OR U S models or Position 4 U S models ONLY until it locks into place Note When using Position 4 make sure there is at least 38 mm 1 5 inches of space between any part of the carrier and the vehicle seat that is closest t...

Page 35: ...er the child s shoulders Insert the buckle tongues into the buckle Pull up on the harness strap to ensure the buckle tongues are engaged Securing the Child in the Carrier IMPORTANT The buckle strap should be snug against the baby s crotch but never under the baby s bottom Adjust the crotch strap if necessary p 38 1 2 Ä All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 36: ...straps must be snug against the child A snug strap should not allow any slack It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging It does not press on the child s flesh or push the child s body into an unnatural position Check the harness straps near the shoulders for slack You should NOT be able to pinch the harness see illustration Adjust as needed 3 A Ö Ö All manuals and user guides at all gu...

Page 37: ...ton C while pulling upward on the harness straps D C D Push the release button B and pull the chest clip apart Press the red buckle release A and remove the buckle tongues 1 A Removing the Child from the Carrier 3 2 B All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 38: ...t NEVER above the child s shoulders 1 Loosen the harness straps A by pressing the harness release button B while pulling on the straps 2 3 C D Pull both harness straps A through the front of the child restraint There are two positions on the harness straps The top loop C is for newborn use The bottom pocket D is for use as your child grows Slide the harness strap off of the splitter plate E E A A ...

Page 39: ...ss straps must NEVER be routed over the base release lever Tighten the harness straps by pulling the adjustment strap F on front of the restraint Note Final adjustment of the harness straps must be completed with the baby in the child restraint F E A IMPORTANT Make sure both harness straps are installed completely on the splitter plate as shown All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 40: ...as close as possible to but NEVER under the child s bottom There are four positions for the crotch strap to be used based upon your child s comfort Crotch Strap in the Rear Slot Crotch Strap in the Middle Slot Crotch Strap in the Front Slot Crotch Strap in the Newborn Position NEVER use this position for children weighing more than 3 6 kg 8 lbs All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 41: ...e top of the seat 3 Make sure the anchor is completely through and is lying flat against the bottom of the seat Pull up on the crotch strap to make sure it is securely fastened B Ö For newborn position place the anchor B through the rear slot then feed it through the middle slot Make sure the anchor is completely through the middle slot and is lying flat against the bottom of the seat NEVER use th...

Page 42: ...juster Release Button To remove the hook C press the tab D and twist then remove from anchor E To remove the clip F pull the red release strap G and remove clip from anchor E To remove the clip H press the red release button I and remove clip from anchor E F H E E G I The Lower Anchor Connector that comes with your child restraint will be one of the types below C E D Or All manuals and user guides...

Page 43: ... go to www evenflo com Locking Clip installed properly If your vehicle is model year 1996 or newer it likely has a vehicle belt system that can be locked when tightened and will not require use of a Locking Clip Consult your vehicle owner s manual before installing a Locking Clip Install Locking Clip if necessary If your vehicle was built prior to model year 1996 and has a lap shoulder belt that i...

Page 44: ...train an adult or child Serious injury could occur WARNING Push down on the base using your foot or knee Remove the locking clip A from the slot in your convenience base Thread the vehicle seat belt through the belt path openings B for the vehicle belt path and buckle the vehicle seat belt Pull the vehicle shoulder belt C tightly to remove all slack from the lap portion D of the vehicle belt C 1 T...

Page 45: ...must be placed within 13 mm 0 5 inch of seat belt buckle 3 A A E 4 A Buckle the vehicle seat belt with the locking clip A in place If installing the convenience base with a vehicle seat belt return to page 24 Step 3 If installing the carrier no convenience base with a vehicle seat belt return to page 31 Step 4 All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 46: ...arrier by following Securing the Child in the Carrier on page 33 To use as a stand Squeeze both handle releases and rotate the handle to Position 5 Stand until it locks into place the Lock Indicator will be green and the carrier rests on a level surface Using as an Infant Carrier IMPORTANT The harness MUST be securely buckled at all times Lock Indicator Position 2 All manuals and user guides at al...

Page 47: ...the edges of counter tops tables or other high surfaces The child s movements can cause the carrier to slide and fall NEVER leave the child in this carrier when the harness straps are loose or undone Children have STRANGLED in loose or partially buckled harness straps Fully restrain the child even when carrier is outside the vehicle WARNING All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 48: ...seat belt Keeping your child in a child restraint during the flight will help ensure your family arrives safely at your destination The FAA recommends that a child weighing more than 18 kg 40 lbs use an aircraft seat belt less than 9 kg 20 lbs use a rear facing child restraint and from 9 to 18 kg 20 to 40 lbs use a forward facing child restraint Please note that these FAA recommendations may vary ...

Page 49: ...howing in the level indicator window If the indicator is red adjust the level of the base by pressing adjustment button C and lowering the adjustment foot D Note The adjustment foot has multiple levels Tip Tip IMPORTANT Not all models are equipped with an adjustment foot If your model does not have one use a rolled up towel to adjust base level p 26 Installing Convenience Base in Aircraft All manu...

Page 50: ... your work Try to move the base in all directions If you can move the base more than 25 mm 1 inch side to side or front to back at the belt path B the aircraft seat belt A is not tight enough and you MUST install again until the seat belt is tight F Secure the base to the aircraft seat by routing the aircraft seat belt through the openings F on the sides of the base 2 D A Ä 3 B Installing Convenie...

Page 51: ... into the base Check by lifting up on the carrier handle or the front of the carrier to make sure it s locked in place Placing the Carrier in the Base Ä Squeeze both handle releases C and move the handle to Position 1 C Position 1 Installing Convenience Base in Aircraft All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m ...

Page 52: ... rear facing as shown above Aircraft Seat Belt 1 Installing Carrier without Convenience Base in Aircraft Position 4 Move the handle out of the way by squeezing both handle releases C and placing in Position 4 All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 53: ...rcraft seat belt A through the belt slots B on the carrier as shown above A B 3 Installing Carrier without Convenience Base in Aircraft Fasten the aircraft seat belt A A 4 All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 54: ...ten Check your work Try to move the child restraint in all directions If you can move the child restraint more than 25 mm 1 inch side to side or front to back at the belt path B the aircraft seat belt A is not tight enough and you MUST install again until the seat belt is tight A B D 5 Installing Carrier without Convenience Base in Aircraft Squeeze both handle releases C and move the handle to Pos...

Page 55: ...ard B A Not available on all models Installing the Accessories 1 B A IMPORTANT Support the child s head Infants may have difficulty breathing when in a sitting position Using additional padding or pillows behind the infant s head or failure to properly recline the child restraint could increase the child s risk of serious injury or death The optional Body Pillow A is used to help support your chil...

Page 56: ...e base ensure the seat belt F is routed properly through the belt slots G before securing the boot to the child restraint Place the optional Boot C over the child restraint and your child Fasten Velcro strips D to each other Fasten the boot to the seat pad with snaps E D E E F G All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m ...

Page 57: ...please have the product model number and date of manufacture found on the back of the child restraint Not available on all models Styles may vary Replacement Parts Harness System Head Foam Canada only EPS Foam Or Boot Accessory Base Lower Anchor Connector Assembly with Quick Connectors Lower Anchor Connector Assembly All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

Page 58: ...enter won t accept the padding you may dispose of it in the landfill Note Evenflo uses recycled materials in the manufacturing process whenever possible but never for components that are critical for safety To prevent injury due to hidden damage lost instructions outdated technology etc discontinue use of this restraint after the expiration date on the label or if it has been involved in a crash F...

Page 59: ...r of the Product and is not assignable or transferable to subsequent purchasers or end users of the Product For warranty service contact Evenflo s ParentLink Consumer Resource Center at 800 233 5921 U S 937 773 3971 Canada or www evenflo com EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS HEREBY DISCLA...

Page 60: ...nd following these instructions store them in the carrier behind the seat pad as shown www evenflo com USA 1 800 233 5921 8 AM 5 PM E T Canada 1 937 773 3971 México 01 800 706 12 00 All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

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