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1. Lay child restraint flat on back. Grab seat pad
fabric in sitting area to expose the gutters

MAKE SURE

all hands, fingers and other objects

are clear of the gutters.

MAKE

sure the harness straps are securely

attached within the “T”-shaped slots around the
arms as shown

With your other hand, raise seat back so that
both arms LOCK into the gutters

KEEP GUTTERS CLEAR

Arm

Harness Strap

T-slot

4.0 Assembling the Child Restraint

Adult assembly required.

Summary of Contents for NAUTILUS

Page 1: ...stall or use this child restraint until you read and understand the instructions in this manual FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH Child Restraint Booster Seat Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...riate Vehicle Seat Location 18 7 1 Vehicle Seat Location Requirements 18 7 2 Vehicle Seat Belt Requirements 19 7 3 SAFE Vehicle Seat Belt Systems 19 7 4 For Built in Harness Only 20 7 5 WITH or WITHOUT Built in Harness 21 7 6 To Install Locking Clip 22 7 7 UNSAFE Vehicle Belt Systems 23 24 8 0 UAS Universal Anchorage System 25 9 0 Using Child Restraint WITH Built in Harness 26 31 10 0 Securing the...

Page 3: ...ing Head Support 47 16 0 Removing Back Support 48 50 17 0 Securing Child in Vehicle Belt with Shoulder Belt Positioning Clip 51 54 18 0 Using the Tether 55 18 1 Storing UAS and Tether 56 19 0 Airplane Use 57 20 0 Accessories 58 21 0 Recline Foot 59 22 0 Care and Maintenance 60 23 0 To Remove Seat Cover 61 24 0 Owners Manual Storage 63 25 0 Replacement Parts and Warranty 64 ...

Page 4: ...s on 1 Choosing the correct mode of use for the child restraint depending on your child s size 2 Inserting the harness straps if needed in the proper slots for your child 3 Selecting a suitable location for the child restraint in your vehicle 4 Properly routing the vehicle seat belt or UAS 5 Properly securing the child restraint in the vehicle using a seat belt designed to restrain both the child ...

Page 5: ...nd the restraint s model number and manufacturing date to Elfe Juvenile Products 5171 Thimens Saint Laurent QC H4R 3C6 or call 1 800 667 8184 or 514 344 3533 in Montreal 2 2 For Recall Information Please contact our Customer Service Department with any questions you may have concerning parts use or maintenance When you contact us please have your product s model and manufac tured in date ready so ...

Page 6: ...p Vehicle belt guide Cupholder Harness adjuster lever above strap Adjustment strap Harness covers Harness slots Height adjust button Shoulder belt guide Recline handle Storage compartment one on each side Body support Head support Recline foot Back support ...

Page 7: ...locking clip is stored on the back of the child restraint You will need to use it with certain types of vehicle seat belts Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards have deﬁned a new system for installing car seats in vehicles The system is called UAS Universal Anchorage System UAS may be used IN PLACE of vehicle belt ONLY if vehicle is equipped with UAS anchor points Please refer to vehicle owner s m...

Page 8: ...objects are clear of the gutters 2 MAKE sure the harness straps are securely attached within the T shaped slots around the arms as shown With your other hand raise seat back so that both arms LOCK into the gutters KEEP GUTTERS CLEAR KEEP GUTTERS CLEAR Arm Harness Strap T slot 4 0 Assembling the Child Restraint Adult assembly required ...

Page 9: ...9 3 Arms should CLICK into the gutters Seat assembly should appear as shown CLICK ...

Page 10: ...Attach 4 elastic loops from the seat pad under the seat exactly as shown in 5 Pull elastic loop on the seat pad through the vehicle belt guide on side of seat and attach to hook as shown Repeat on other side ...

Page 11: ...ort as shown Head support will click into the back support You may need to unfasten the hook and loop attachment tape on both sides at the top of the back support to allow for easier access to the slots Always use child restraint with head support installed and properly adjusted CLICK ...

Page 12: ...12 7 The assembly is now complete ...

Page 13: ...d under NEVER LEAVE YOUR CHILD UNATTENDED DO NOT USE THIS child restraint without properly assembling it NO CHILD RESTRAINT CAN GUARANTEE PROTECTION FROM INJURY However proper use of this child restraint reduces the risk of serious injury or death to your child DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT UNTIL YOU READ AND UNDER STAND THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND IN YOUR VEHICLE OWNER S MANU...

Page 14: ...CHILD RESTRAINT CAN BECOME VERY HOT IF LEFT IN THE SUN Contact with these parts can burn your child s skin Always touch the surface of any metal or plastic parts before putting your child in the child restraint WITH HARNESS SYSTEM This child restraint conforms to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 and is certiﬁed for use in motor vehicles and aircraft WITHOUT HAR NESS SYSTEM This child restr...

Page 15: ...are using the child restraint in the correct mode and with the correct features for your child 6 0 Height and Weight Limitations Your child must meet all requirements Weight between 9 and 29 5 kg 20 to 65 lbs Height 69 and 132 cm 27 to 52 inches At least one year old and can sit upright unassisted Shoulders are BELOW top harness slots If shoulders are above top harness slots child is too large for...

Page 16: ... lie across child s shoulder as shown and the lap portion of the belt is positionned low on the child s hips Child s ears are BELOW top of booster seat If tops of ears are above top of seat child is too large for booster seat If child is between 13 6kg and 29 5 kg 30 and 65 lbs and shoulders are below the upper harness slots we highly recommend use of the built in harness for as long as possible u...

Page 17: ...ely 4 10 years of age the shoulder belt MUST lie across child s shoulder as shown and the lap portion of the belt is positionned low on the child s hips When sitting on the booster seat your child s ears should be below the top of the vehicle seat cushion head rest Your Graco booster seat can be used with or without the back support as long as all requirements are met ...

Page 18: ...fe Juvenile Products at 1 800 667 8184 514 344 3533 in Montreal Children are safer when properly restrained in rear vehicle seating positions Whenever possible secure the child restraint in the center position of the seat directly behind the front seats However this position is sometimes equipped with a lap belt only and cannot be used when this child restraint is used without the built in harness...

Page 19: ...ry much like seat belts that are safe to use If you are unsure consult your vehicle owner s manual or call call Elfe Juvenile Products at 1 800 667 8184 514 344 3533 in Montreal THE FOLLOWING BELT SYSTEMS CAN BE USED WITH YOUR CHILD RESTRAINT IF the seat location meets all other requirements of these instructions and those in your vehicle owner s manual UAS can be used in place of the following ve...

Page 20: ...tened manually by pulling on the excess belt Lap Belts with Automatic Locking Retractor ALR The automatic locking retractor will not permit the lap belt to lengthen once it is buckled Tighten the belt by feeding the belt back into the retractor while pushing down hard on the child restraint ...

Page 21: ...ng down hard on the child restraint Combination Lap Shoulder Belt with Sliding Latch PlateThis belt has a latchplate that slides freely along the belt This belt MUST be converted to prevent movement of the lap portion of the belt You must use the locking clip provided with the child restraint unless your vehicle s seat belt can be converted in another way as described in your vehicle owner s manua...

Page 22: ...repeat procedure Remove locking clip when not using child restraint Store under it s tab on the rear of seat Test installation to see if child restraint is secure If not secure additional belt tightening may be required Unbuckle vehicle seat belt Hold belts together and remove locking clip Shorten length of lap belt portion slightly by pulling belt through latch plate Re attach locking clip Buckle...

Page 23: ... THE CHILD RESTRAINT UAS can be used IN PLACE OF the following unsafe belt systems if your vehicle is equipped with UAS anchor points Please refer to the vehicle owners manual for UAS locations NEVER USE unsafe belt systems Combination Lap Shoulder Belt with Retractor Each strap has a retractor at one end and is attached to the latch plate at the other end Passive Restraint Lap or Shoulder Belt Mo...

Page 24: ...p Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt DO NOT use vehicle belts that are attached to the door in any way or that move along a track to automatically surround the passenger when the door is closed Lap Belts Forward of Seat Crease ...

Page 25: ...locations They may be identified using one of the anchor symbols as shown ONLY use UAS on a child restraint in a seating position recommended by vehicle manufacturer Use vehicle belt not UAS connectors for installations with children weighing more than 48 pounds 21 7 kg NOTE Some vehicle manufacturers have lower maximum weight ratings for UAS anchors so you must consult your vehicle owner s manual...

Page 26: ...AILURE TO PROPERLY ADJUST THE HARNESS STRAPS FOR YOUR CHILD INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A SHARP TURN SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH Snugly adjust the belts provided with this child restraint around your 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 u...

Page 27: ...t under your child To change crotch strap position push crotch belt up through the bottom of the child restraint and grab it from the top to pull out Reinsert crotch strap in the desired position Make sure crotch strap is not twisted when reinserting into slot Pull up on it to make sure it is secure ...

Page 28: ...ts even with or just above the shoulders If straps are in proper slots go to page 32 6 To adjust harness straps a Turn seat around so you will have access to the rear of the seat b From the rear of the seat remove straps from metal junction plate ...

Page 29: ...ont of seat and reinsert them in the desired slots Check that the straps are not twisted MAKE SURE harness straps are inserted into the same slots on each side of the seat Remove body support when not using harness in the lowest slot position ...

Page 30: ...es not interfere when changing the harness strap height positions 9 If the straps are not fed OVER the red rollers the assembly is incorrect and MUST be corrected before using child restraint 10 Reassemble straps onto metal junction plate exactly as shown Check that straps are completely within the slots and that they are not twisted Harness straps MUST go over red rollers 12 11 11 12 ...

Page 31: ... Pull on harness to make sure it is secure REMEMBER to check the shoulder straps and crotch strap position as your child grows and move them to the next position when necessary The harness straps must go in the slots even with or just above the shoulders 13 13 ...

Page 32: ...ough the belt slot openings For Lap Shoulder belt For Lap only belt 3 Buckle the vehicle belt The vehicle belt should not be twisted 10 2 With a Vehicle Lap or Lap shoulder Belt FAILURE TO PROPERLY SECURE THE CHILD RESTRAINT IN THE VEHICLE INCREASES THE CHILD S RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A SHARP TURN SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH Carefully follow these instructions and those in your ve...

Page 33: ...place See Section 18 0 Using the Tether page 55 6 Safety Check for Secure Installation Perform this test every time you drive with your child Twist and pull child restraint forward and to both sides to make sure the vehicle belt does not lengthen or loosen and the child restraint does not easily move The child restraint should not move side to side or forward more than 1 inch 2 5 cm If child restr...

Page 34: ...s on your vehicle s UAS anchors 1 Unhook UAS from storage bars on the sides of the seat For ease of installation extend UAS to its maximum length 2 Place the child restraint firmly against the back of a forward facing vehicle seat 3 Hook UAS Connectors to vehicle lower anchors Pull firmly on Connectors to be sure they are attached Belt must lay flat and not be twisted 4 Tighten UAS by pushing down...

Page 35: ... Installation Perform this test every time you drive with your child Twist and pull child restraint forward and to both sides to make sure the UAS belt does not lengthen or loosen and the child restraint does not easily move The child restraint should not move side to side or forward more than 1 inch 2 5 cm If child restraint is loose or not secure repeat procedure OR find another location for the...

Page 36: ...ntil they click into place CHECK that straps are not twisted CHECK that harness is securely latched by pulling up on straps DO NOT use child restraint if harness does not latch FAILURE TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR CHILD IN THE CHILD RESTRAINT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A SHARP TURN SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH In a crash the child restraint provides NO protection for your chi...

Page 37: ...ment strap on the front of the seat 5 Make sure straps are flat and snug against child s shoulders and thighs You should not be able to pinch the harness straps 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 ...

Page 38: ...pen chest clip and harness buckle 2 Face the rear of the seat and remove the belt straps from metal junction plate as shown 3 Remove crotch strap by pushing the strap retainer on bottom of seat up through slot 12 0 Harness Removal ...

Page 39: ...t completely out 5 Pull on the adjustment strap on the front of the seat to lock the metal junction plate into place 6 Grab hold of the shoulder straps and pull them out of their respective slots on the seat pad Remove body support and crotch pad ...

Page 40: ...rough the vehicle belt guides on the sides of the seat as shown in Repeat on other side 9 Pull the seat pad out of the way to reveal the red buttons as shown in the seating area Slide the buttons to release the back support from the base and lower it into a flat position Hold the back support to avoid it from falling back and hitting something ...

Page 41: ... harness straps in safe place for future use 11 Move seat pad fabric out of the way then raise seat back so that both arms LOCK into the gutters You should hear a CLICK when the arms lock into the gutters MAKE sure to keep the gutters clear of any obstructions KEEP GUTTERS CLEAR 11 Arm Harness Strap T slot 11 ...

Page 42: ...t 13 Attach 2 seat pad elastic straps onto the hooks on the rear of the child restraint as shown in 14 Pull elastic strap on the seat pad through the vehicle belt guide on side of seat and attach to hook as shown Repeat on other side Reverse instructions to reinstall harness See Section 9 0 page 28 31 for the correct path for the harness 12 12 13 13 ...

Page 43: ...inst child and MUST not be twisted NEVER use a vehicle lap only belt across front of child INCORRECT FAILURE TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR CHILD IN THE CHILD RESTRAINT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A SHARP TURN SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH In a crash the child restraint provides NO protection for your child unless the vehicle lap shoulder belt is properly secured Follow these ins...

Page 44: ...oulder belt MUST be low and snug on hips just touching thighs DO NOT allow child to slide down in booster seat If child will not keep vehicle belt properly positioned DO NOT use this booster seat Use a different child restraint system DO NOT position vehicle belt over top of the armrests INCORRECT INCORRECT INCORRECT INCORRECT ...

Page 45: ...45 INCORRECT INCORRECT Vehicle seat headrest should not create a gap between vehicle seat and booster seat The front of booster seat MUST NOT hang over front of vehicle seat ...

Page 46: ...lder belt guide Belt should pass over vehicle belt guide Fasten buckle and pull up on the shoulder belt to tighten 4 If belt lays across child s neck head or face redirect belt over shoulder by adjusting the head support setting See page 47 Adjusting Head Support 5 Check that shoulder belt is properly positioned over shoulder and snug against child A snug strap should not allow any slack It lies i...

Page 47: ...he red adjustment handle on top of seat and pull back support up until it snaps into one of the 5 height positions To lower squeeze red adjustment handle and push down CHECK to make sure it is securely snapped into one of the 5 height positions by pulling up on head support The shoulder belt guides must be even with or just above the shoulders as shown by dotted line ...

Page 48: ...ps if attached see section 12 0 Harness Removal p 38 42 then continue with the following steps 1 Detach 2 lower elastic straps from rear of seat as shown 2 Detach elastic strap from the hooks on the seat pad as shown Repeat on other side 16 0 Removing Back Support ...

Page 49: ...When removing back support you must support the back support when sliding the red buttons that disengage the back support from the base Make sure all hands fingers and other objects are not behind the back support when removing it 4 Move seat pad fabric out of the way and squeeze red buttons together to release back support from seat Pull seat and back support apart ...

Page 50: ...traps head support body support and crotch pad cover in safe place 6 Reattach the elastic straps at the back of the seat and through the vehicle belt guide on the sides of seat as shown 7 Seat is ready to install To reattach back support if needed reverse steps from p 50 to p 48 ...

Page 51: ...ies outside this zone the shoulder belt positioning clip MUST be used To attach clip to booster seat 1 Insert the loop end of strap through the slot on rear of seat exactly where shown There is a slot on each side of booster seat the shoulder belt positioning clip MUST be attached through the slot closest to where the vehicle shoulder belt lies across the child ...

Page 52: ...52 2 Pass the clip and the strap through the loop end as shown and pull strap up 3 NOTE Free end of strap should face front of seat ...

Page 53: ... clip as shown and pull free end of strap down to tighten clip against the child s shoulder The lap portion MUST pass through the vehicle belt guide and be positionned low on the hips The belt MUST NOT be twisted Shoulder belt positioning clip REAR VIEW OF CHILD SITTING IN SEAT ...

Page 54: ...54 5 Lap portion of lap shoulder belt MUST be low and snug on hips just touching thighs DO NOT allow child to slide down in booster seat CORRECT ...

Page 55: ...it may be possible to install one Contact your vehicle dealership for the proper anchor location and installation You may purchase tether anchor parts kit by calling call Elfe Juvenile Products at 1 800 667 8184 514 344 3533 1 Check that tether is securely attached to child restraint 2 Fasten tether clip to anchor point 3 Tighten the tether strap securely 4 To loosen lift up on the metal tongue of...

Page 56: ...ximum length 2 Locate the storage bars on back of child restraint 3 Fasten ends of tether and UAS onto their respective storage bars as shown 4 Tether and UAS storage should look like this when complete Storage bars located on each side at the back of the seat Tether UAS anchors UAS anchors ...

Page 57: ...cause aircraft seats do not have a shoulder belt Important points to remember 1 Airlines have some restrictions about the use of child restraints 2 Install your car seat on an airplane in the same way it is installed in an automobile with a lap belt see Section 10 1 Using Child Restraint WITH Built in harness pp 32 33 3 Check that the airplane seat belt holds the child restraint securely in place ...

Page 58: ... make sure shoulder straps are threaded through slots and properly positioned on shoulders Never allow body support to bunch or fold behind child Use body support with bottom harness slots only Make sure that harness covers do not interfere with placement of the chest clip at armpit level 20 1 Body Support Harness Covers ...

Page 59: ...djust recline foot before installing child restraint 1 To recline seat pull recline handle out and tilt seat back to extend foot as shown 2 To set seat to upright position pull recline handle out and tilt seat foward to retract foot 21 0 Recline Foot ...

Page 60: ...may weaken the straps Buckle and harness adjuster lever clean with a damp cloth Never lubricate the buckle If buckle or harness adjuster sticks or will not remain tight check for foreign objects such as food dirt etc Remove objects with tweezers and or clean with a cotton swab If you cannot get the harness to remain tight with the buckle securely locked do not use this child restraint Call call El...

Page 61: ... crotch straps see Section 12 0 Harness Removal p 38 2 Remove elastic loops from seat as indicated in and 3 Machine wash cover in cold water on delicate cycle and drip dry DO NOT USE BLEACH 4 To put the seat cover back on reverse preceding instructions 23 0 To Remove Seat Cover Hook and loop attachment tape Hook and loop attachment tape ...

Page 62: ... attached to hooks on the back of the head support as shown NEVER use the carseat if the foam pad is not attached to the head support exactly as shown DO NOT REMOVE N ENLEVEZ PAS NO SAQUE Wipe clean with damp cloth This foam pad is NOT machine washable Pour nettoyer essuyer avec un linge humide Ce coussin en mousse n est PAS lavable en machine Foam padding Elastic straps that are attached to the f...

Page 63: ...63 24 0 Owners Manual Storage Your Owner s Manual can be stored on the bottom of the seat inside the slot in the footrest as shown ...

Page 64: ...64 25 0 Replacement Parts and Warranty To purchase parts or accessories or for warranty information please contact us at the following www elfe net or 1 800 667 8184 514 344 3533 in Montreal ...

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