Graco 8480 User Manual Download

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OWNER'S MANUAL
Model 8480

Even if using this car seat seems easy to figure out

on your own, it is very important to read this manual.
Your child’s safety depends on you installing and

using this car seat correctly.

READ THIS MANUAL!

After following these instructions, return this manual

to the storage pocket on the back of the car seat for

quick reference.

Car Seat/
Booster
Seat

Summary of Contents for 8480

Page 1: ...very important to read this manual Your child s safety depends on you installing and using this car seat correctly READ THIS MANUAL After following these instructions return this manual to the storage...

Page 2: ...Seat 5 Use of the Car Seat with the Built in Harness 5 1 Positioning the Harness Straps 5 2 Selecting a Suitable Location for the Car Seat A Vehicle Belt Systems that are NOT Safe for Use with the Car...

Page 3: ...intenance When you call please have the model and serial numbers ready so your call may be processed quickly and efficiently These numbers can be found on a sticker on the underside of your car seat K...

Page 4: ...ng and using this car seat correctly Your child s safety depends on 1 Choosing the correct use mode of the car seat depending on your child s size 2 Inserting the harness straps if needed in the prope...

Page 5: ...d Be sure you are using the car seat in the correct mode and with the correct features for your child Failure to use the car seat in a manner that is appropriate for your child s size may increase the...

Page 6: ...ulders are above top harness slots child is too large for built in harness You must remove the harness and use the booster seat with your vehicle s lap and shoulder belt system 6 20 lbs 9 kg 30 lbs 14...

Page 7: ...in harness if child weighs from 30 to 80 lbs 14 to 36 kg and is between 35 and 54 inches 89 and 138 cm in height and child s ears are below top of booster seat If tops of ears are above top of seat c...

Page 8: ...hing you need to know about putting this car seat in your vehicle You must carefully follow the instructions provided by your vehicle manufacturer in addition to the information in this manual SOME VE...

Page 9: ...s Not Occupied NEVER LEAVE A CAR SEAT UNSECURED IN YOUR VEHICLE When you are not using the car seat either remove it or make sure that it is securely belted in the vehicle An unsecured car seat can be...

Page 10: ...the date molded into the back of the car seat Example Do not use this child restraint after December 2006 DO NOT MODIFY YOUR CAR SEAT or use any accessories or parts supplied by other manufacturers O...

Page 11: ...11 3 Features and Components Harness slots Shoulder belt positioners Harness clip Harness straps Harness adjustment strap Crotch strap Harness buckle Harness adjustment button...

Page 12: ...ether strap Owner s manual storage compartment Expiration date Metal junction plate Some vehicles are now or can be equipped with tether anchor points behind some vehicle seats A tether anchors the to...

Page 13: ...e owner s manual as well as these instructions for car seat installation We recommend that whenever possible you secure the car seat in the center position of the seat directly behind the front seats...

Page 14: ...ments THE VEHICLE SEAT MUST FACE FORWARD DO NOT place car seat in a rear facing vehicle seat or a side facing vehicle seat DO NOT use this car seat in any vehicle seat in which the front of the car se...

Page 15: ...for built in harness You must remove the harness and use the booster seat with your vehicle s lap and shoulder belt system Failure to properly adjust the harness straps for your child increases the r...

Page 16: ...t the shoulders as shown 2 Unthread one strap from the harness clip 3 Push the red release button on the buckle of the crotch strap Unbuckle both harness straps Move the straps apart to make room for...

Page 17: ...around the metal junction plate Remove the ends of the two shoulder straps from the junction plate 7 From the front of the car seat pull the strap ends through the slots and reinsert them through the...

Page 18: ...it Choose the position that is closest to but not under your child If you need to move the strap reach under the seat and push the metal retainer up through the slot sideways Push it back down throug...

Page 19: ...ny seating positions that can be used safely with the car seat Improper placement of the car seat increases the risk of serious injury or death Follow the instructions in this section and in your vehi...

Page 20: ...you are unsure contact the vehicle manufacturer or call Graco at 1 888 224 6549 Many seat belt systems are NOT safe to use with the car seat even though they can easily be threaded through the car se...

Page 21: ...seat may shift to an unsafe position This vehicle belt will NOT safely restrain the car seat However you may be able to convert your E L R belt to one that is safe to use See your vehicle owner s manu...

Page 22: ...t DO NOT use a vehicle belt that is anchored forward of the seat crease This vehicle belt will NOT safely restrain the car seat If you have one of the above vehicle belt systems DO NOT use it to secur...

Page 23: ...his type of vehicle belt is most often found in the rear center seating position A lap belt can only be used in combination with the built in harness of the car seat To use the car seat without the bu...

Page 24: ...freely along the belt This type of belt MUST be converted to prevent movement of the lap portion of the belt You must use the locking clip provided with the car seat see To install the locking clip o...

Page 25: ...structions provided by your vehicle manufacturer in addition to the information in this manual Before proceeding be sure you have read and understood the section on safe and unsafe vehicle belt system...

Page 26: ...llow room for the car seat 3 Be sure that the vehicle seat back is locked in position 4 Place the car seat firmly against the back of a forward facing vehicle seat If you are using the tether lay it o...

Page 27: ...th your knee or free hand in the middle of the car seat Then pull and tighten the vehicle belt If you have a lap only belt go to step 8 If you have a lap shoulder combination belt go to step 9 8 Tight...

Page 28: ...the vehicle belt very tight then buckle it again 9 Tightening a lap shoulder combination belt A lap shoulder combination belt with a locking latchplate is tightened by pulling hard on the shoulder po...

Page 29: ...Otherwise the locking clip MUST be used 10 To install the locking clip a Tighten the buckled vehicle belt by pushing down hard on the car seat and pulling hard on the shoulder belt b While continuing...

Page 30: ...belt is loose or lengthens when pulled Remove locking clip from vehicle seat belt when not being used with a car seat The belt will not properly restrain an adult or child and serious injury could oc...

Page 31: ...r s manual about how to use an anchor point in your vehicle c Tighten the tether strap securely To tighten pull on free end of strap You may need to retighten the vehicle belts after tether installati...

Page 32: ...firmly forward and to both sides to make sure the vehicle seat belt does not lengthen or loosen and the car seat does not easily move If you find that your car seat shifts or your vehicle seat belt sl...

Page 33: ...erly positioned for your child according to section 5 1 Positioning the Harness Straps page 15 2 Avoid bulky clothing Make sure that your child is dressed in clothing which a Allows the harness straps...

Page 34: ...hat the harness is securely latched by pulling the straps away from the buckle If the harness straps are not buckled the car seat provides NO protection for your child DO NOT use the car seat if the h...

Page 35: ...ot twisted Check that the harness clip and all buckles are securely fastened Recheck that the seat is tightly held by the vehicle belt 5 5 Using the Car Seat in an Airplane This car seat may be instal...

Page 36: ...thout the Built in Harness Use of this car seat as a booster without the built in harness is meant for a child who weighs from 30 to 80 lbs 14 to 36 kg and is between 40 and 54 inches 102 and 138 cm i...

Page 37: ...e in your vehicle owner s manual In a crash the booster seat provides NO protection for your child unless the vehicle lap and shoulder belts are properly secured Use only the vehicle s lap and shoulde...

Page 38: ...e restraint properly positioned DO NOT use this booster seat Use a different child restraint system 6 1 Removing the Built in Harness The harness of your car seat must be removed when your child s sho...

Page 39: ...rness clip as needed 4 To remove the crotch strap reach under the seat and push the metal retainer up through the slot sideways Buckle the crotch strap to the harness strap for safekeeping 5 The metal...

Page 40: ...ay keep the seat more stable See section 5 3 step 11 To secure the tether page 31 for instructions on tether use 2 Place booster seat firmly against the back of a forward facing vehicle seat suitable...

Page 41: ...kle tongue goes into the correct buckle and not the adjacent one Seat belt should not be twisted or turned 6 If vehicle belt lays across child s neck head or face redirect belt by using the shoulder b...

Page 42: ...erly positioned over shoulder and snug against child Final Safety Checks 9 Make sure that the booster seat and your child are secured with both a lap and shoulder belt not a lap belt only and vehicle...

Page 43: ...ver may be removed and machine washed CAR SEAT METAL AND PLASTIC PARTS may be cleaned by wiping with a mild soap and water solution DO NOT USE BLEACH Use of bleach may weaken plastic parts HARNESS STR...

Page 44: ...FOR CLEANING 1 Remove the ends of the two shoulder straps from the metal junction plate behind the seat 2 From the front of the seat pull the strap ends through the slots Do not remove the buckles and...

Page 45: ...ng harness straps crotch strap and hardware through slots in cover DO NOT USE car seat without the seat cover 8 Machine wash cover in cold water on delicate cycle and drip dry DO NOT USE BLEACH 9 To p...

Page 46: ...the strap moves freely when the button is pushed Thread the harness straps through the appropriate holes in the seat cover See the illustration at right and section 5 1 Positioning the Harness Straps...

Page 47: ...tion postcard attached to the seat cover and mail it today Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall Send your name address and m...

Page 48: ...der IF YOU NEED HELP If you have any questions or need any parts not listed please call toll free 1 888 224 6549 or visit our Internet website www gracobaby com Parts List Locking clip Harness with bu...

Page 49: ...co Children s Products Inc Charge to credit card Visa MasterCard Discover Locking clip Harness with buckles and harness clip Seat cover Crotch strap w buckle Tether strap Subtotal Shipping handling 5...

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Page 56: ...Graco Children s Products Inc Elverson PA 19520 1 888 224 6549 Keep this manual in the storage compartment on the back of the car seat...

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