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Installing the Base

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Install the Base

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At the safest seating location, 

follow the appropriate 

instructions for installing the 

Base according to what vehicle 

restraint method is available.  

If 

the LATCH Belt or vehicle seat 
belt does not stay tightly adjusted 
around the Base at all times, refer 
to your vehicle owner’s manual. 

Choosing Where to Install the Base 

cont’d

Some vehicles do not have any seating locations where a child 

restraint system can be installed safely.

  If you are unsure where 

to place the Base, refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for speci

fi

 c 

instructions about seating locations that are safe for child restraints.

NEVER secure the Base in a seating location with a front 

airbag.

  Check your vehicle owner’s manual regarding side air bag 

compatibility with child restraint systems (Figure A).

NEVER secure the Base in a front seating location

 unless 

recommended by the vehicle owner’s manual.

The Base must be installed in forward facing vehicle seats. 

 

Side facing or rear facing vehicle seats CANNOT be used (Figure B 
& C).

Do not secure the Base and Infant Car Seat in seating 

locations where the seat back does not lock in an upright 

position.  

!

WARNING

!

Improper placement of Base and Infant Car Seat 

increases the risk of serious injury and death

Choosing Where to Install the Base

A

B

C

Summary of Contents for Infant Car Seat + Base

Page 1: ...Infant Car Seat Base Manual ...

Page 2: ...fant Car Seat and Base 44 Installing the Base Docking the Infant Car Seat into the Base 46 Rotating Removing the Infant Car Seat 49 Using the Infant Car Seat with the Base Securing Your Child Sizing the Restraint Harness to Your Child 52 Using the Infant Insert 56 Buckling the Restraint Harness 58 Using the Soft Carrier Handle 64 Positioning the Sunshade 66 Carrying and Using the Infant Car Seat T...

Page 3: ...anual carefully and make sure anyone else using the Orbit Infant System reads it carefully as well The Orbit Infant System only offers safety when it is used in accordance with these instructions Welcome 4 Your Child s Safety Depends on You 9 Not all photos in this manual include the most up to date product specifications LATCH Belt Rotation Indicators StrongArm Knob Base Neck SmartHub LATCH Connec...

Page 4: ...re You Begin 7 Before You Begin 7 Terms You Need to Know LATCH Terms You Need to Know Infant Car Seat Hub Locks Restraint Harness Side Handles Release Levers Lower LATCH Anchors locations identified by symbols ...

Page 5: ...ped with air bags may not be safe locations for this Infant Car Seat and Base Some seating locations may have vehicle seat belts that are not safe to use with child restraints 2 Properly secure the Base in the vehicle using the attached LATCH Belt or by using a vehicle seat belt designed to restrain a child restraint system Many seat belts are NOT safe to use with child restraints read your vehicl...

Page 6: ...roper height for your child The sections in Secure Your Child provide you with instructions for this step 5 Properly secure your child in the Infant Car Seat The sections in Secure Your Child also provide you with instructions for this step 6 Ensure that both the Base and Infant Car Seat are level once installed The Infant Car Seat must be properly leveled Too reclined can result in injury or ejec...

Page 7: ...fant System 18 Your Vehicle Restraint Options 19 Secure the Orbit Base with the vehicle s LATCH system if available or with a vehicle seat belt as shown in this manual Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with a child restraint Always check the security of your Base installation by pulling side to side If the Base moves more than 1 inch remove the Base and re install it until safely secured Use ...

Page 8: ...e with any strollers other than those approved for use by Orbit Baby Always stay within arms reach whenever your child is in the Infant Car Seat Never leave an Infant Car Seat or Base unsecured in your vehicle The LATCH Belt or vehicle seat belt must stay tightly adjusted around the child restraint system at all times even when not occupied Unsecured items can injure occupants in a sharp turn sudd...

Page 9: ...t d Label located on the back of the Base Label located under the rear cover flap DO NOT use the Infant Car Seat and Base after the Safety Expiration date which can be found on the Product Information Label The Product Information Label on each Orbit product also shows its specific serial number and model number For your convenience a place is provided to copy this information here Safety Expirati...

Page 10: ...ehicle Safety Hotline at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 or go to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration s website at http www NHTSA gov or contact Orbit Baby directly Registering Your Orbit Infant System WARNING Death or Serious Injury can occur The Base and Infant Car Seat must be properly secured in the vehicle using LATCH or a vehicle seat belt designed to restrain a child restra...

Page 11: ...se If not their location may be marked with this symbol Some vehicle owner s manuals identify the LATCH system as ISOFIX An ISOFIX System can be used in the same way as the LATCH system Your Vehicle Restraint Options cont d Some vehicle seat belts are not safe for use with the Infant Car Seat and Base The vehicle seat belt must hold a child restraint tightly at all times There are many types of ve...

Page 12: ...Infant Car Seat using any of the vehicle seat belt types listed above Select another seating position or use LATCH anchors instead If you determine that there Your Vehicle Restraint Options cont d are no acceptable vehicle belt systems in your vehicle contact the vehicle manufacturer for options The following vehicle seat belt systems CAN be used with your Infant Car Seat and Orbit Base when follo...

Page 13: ...here to Install the Base 26 Installing the Base With LATCH 30 Installing the Base With Vehicle Seat Belts 37 Removing the Base 43 Need Help Securing Your Infant Car Seat and Base 44 SmartHub StrongArm Knob Rotation Indicators Lock off Clamp Belt Path LATCH Connectors Level Indicator Belt Guides Base Upright ...

Page 14: ...anual for specific instructions about seating locations that are safe for child restraints NEVER secure the Base in a seating location with a front airbag Check your vehicle owner s manual regarding side air bag compatibility with child restraint systems Figure A NEVER secure the Base in a front seating location unless recommended by the vehicle owner s manual The Base must be installed in forward...

Page 15: ...tructions in Installing the Base With Vehicle Seat Belts on page 37 Choosing Where to Install the Base cont d Choose a seating location in your vehicle that has acceptable LATCH anchors or vehicle seat belts that are safe to use Refer to Your Vehicle Restraint Options Seat geometry and vehicle seat belt geometry may also affect how securely the Base and Infant Car Seat can be installed According t...

Page 16: ...chor spacing between 11 and 20 inches WARNING Improper placement of Base and Infant Car Seat increases the risk of serious injury and death See your Vehicle Owner s manual regarding exact requirements for using LATCH anchors with this child restraint system If you are unsure how to identify or use the LATCH system contact the vehicle manufacturer Do not use LATCH anchors to install the Base in the...

Page 17: ...ep Then always immediately follow up with a CHECK by tugging or pulling what you just clicked into place Installing the Base With LATCH cont d Installing the Base With LATCH cont d 3 Free the LATCH Connectors from their storage locations by pressing the red buttons and pulling them upwards at the same time For ease of installation extend the LATCH Belt to its maximum length by pressing the grey ta...

Page 18: ...move the Base Position a rolled towel under the Base making sure the front of the Base contacts the vehicle seat Installing the Base With LATCH cont d Installing the Base With LATCH cont d When using the LATCH system the Orbit Base uses only the lower anchors 9 Pull on each LATCH Connector to be sure it is locked onto the anchor Photo G 10 Pull each LATCH Belt loop tight to remove the slack and ma...

Page 19: ...LATCH Connector will CLICK securely into its own storage slot Installing the Base With Vehicle Seat Belts Photo M and repeat Steps 2 to 13 The towel should be compressed as the StrongArm tightens the Base into place Try installing the Base in a different seating position Contact your vehicle dealer for assistance and possible LATCH modification parts Seek assistance from one of the resources in th...

Page 20: ... only vehicle seat belt Make sure the belt is not twisted and lays flat across the Installing the Base With Vehicle Seat Belts cont d Installing the Base With Vehicle Seat Belts cont d 4 Place the Base in the vehicle seat Photo P making sure the areas under and behind the Base are clear of obstructions 5 If the vehicle seat back is adjustable lock the vehicle seat back into the upright position If...

Page 21: ... varies slightly but usually you turn the Knob almost 10 full revolutions You know that you have reached the optimal tightness setting when the Base Upright cannot move more than 1 in any direction Installing the Base With Vehicle Seat Belts cont d Belt Path and across the open Lock Off Clamp Pull on the lap only vehicle seat belt to tighten it along the Belt Path Photo V Secure the Lock Off Clamp...

Page 22: ...eight of the Base remove it carefully from the vehicle Removing the Base Photo BB and repeat Steps 2 to 10 The towel should be compressed as the StrongArm tightens the Base into place Try installing the Base in a different seating position Contact your vehicle dealer for assistance and possible vehicle seat belt modification parts Seek assistance from one of the resources in the Need Help Securing...

Page 23: ...Infant Car Seat and Base The following sources can be of assistance in checking whether your child restraint system is properly installed Your vehicle dealer may help you locate a child safety seat inspection station in your area Call 1 866 SEAT CHECK 1 866 732 8243 Visit www nhtsa dot gov and select Child Seat Inspections Visit www seatcheck org Contact a certified child passenger safety technici...

Page 24: ... will only lock when rotated into the rear facing position Note that the Hub Locks only CLICK when the Release Levers are not pulled Docking the Infant Car Seat cont d Docking the Infant Car Seat Never operate your vehicle unless the Infant Car Seat is LOCKED in the rear facing position Check both Rotation Indicators on the Base If either Rotation Indicator is red the Infant Car Seat is not safely...

Page 25: ... from the Base Rotating Removing the Infant Car Seat When locked into the rear facing position make sure the Infant Car Seat does not touch the back of the seat in front of it Photo E 4 CHECK the locked position by looking at the Rotation Indicators on the Base if they are fully red then re dock the Infant Car Seat Photo F If the Rotation Indicators show red with every docking attempt do not use t...

Page 26: ...e Base 51 51 Securing Your Child 51 51 Terms You Need to Know Infant Car Seat Sizing the Restraint Harness to Your Child 52 Using the Infant Insert 56 Buckling the Restraint Harness 58 Restraint Harness Buckle Pad Buckle Shoulder Strap Slots Chest Clip Adjuster Strap Shoulder Pads ...

Page 27: ...O NOT use shoulder strap slots that are above your child s shoulders Illustration C With the rear facing Infant Car Seat shoulder straps positioned in slots above the shoulders will not hold your child securely in a sudden stop or crash Sizing the Restraint Harness to Your Child cont d WARNING Death or Serious Injury can occur Failure to properly fit the Restraint Harness for your child s size inc...

Page 28: ...Re zip the back of the Infant Car Seat closed This completes the shoulder strap height adjustment Sizing the Restraint Harness to Your Child cont d 2 Move the shoulder straps if needed to the correct slots a Find the Adjuster Strap Lock under the Upholstery flap at the front of the seat Pull on the shoulder straps while pressing down on the Adjuster Strap Lock to loosen the straps Photo D b Un zip...

Page 29: ...and body in a comfortable position 1 The Infant Insert has two slots to allow the Restraint Harness shoulder straps to pass through Open the two slots and thread the shoulder straps through the Infant Insert as shown Photo J 2 Secure the Infant Insert around the shoulder straps by fastening the two slots closed Photo K 3 CHECK that the Infant Insert does not interfere with the movement of the shou...

Page 30: ...the lap section of the Restraint Harness Photo Q CLICK the buckle CLICK the chest clip CHECK by tugging on harness Buckling the Restraint Harness cont d 1 Open the Restraint Harness by squeezing both sides of the Chest Clip as shown Photo L 2 Unbuckle the Restraint Harness by pushing the red button on the Buckle 3 Place your child into the Infant Car Seat making sure both back and rump are fully s...

Page 31: ... d 10 Slowly pull the Adjuster Strap to snugly adjust the Restraint Harness onto the child Photo R 11 CLICK the Chest Clip pieces together and position the Chest Clip at armpit level as shown Photo S 12 CHECK again that the Restraint Harness straps are not twisted 13 CHECK that the Restraint Harness is snug on shoulder and thighs Do not allow more than one finger to pass between straps and the chi...

Page 32: ...nfant Car Seat 62 62 10 Install the Base 63 63 Carrying and Using the Infant Car Seat 63 63 Terms You Need to Know Infant Car Seat Using the Soft Carrier Handle 64 Using the Sunshade 66 Soft Carrier Handle Grip Paparazzi Shield Sunshade Extension Sunshade D ring Soft Carrier Handle ...

Page 33: ...r Handle lowered flush with the Upholstery when using the Infant Car Seat in your vehicle Photo C Using the Soft Carrier Handle cont d Always secure the Soft Carrier Handle Grip in place before carrying the Infant Car Seat Using the Soft Carrier Handle WARNING FALL HAZARD ALWAYS secure your infant with the Restraint Harness straps PINCH HAZARD Ensure that your child s fingers and appendages are cl...

Page 34: ...Extension from its pocket at the front of the Sunshade Photo E 2 Wrap the Sunshade Extension s elastic around the lower edge of the Infant Car Seat Photo F Using the Sunshade cont d WARNING Death or Serious Injury can occur For safety lower the Sunshade when the Infant Car Seat is docked in your vehicle Using the Sunshade CRUSHING HAZARD Never put objects on top of the Sunshade The weight of objec...

Page 35: ...ket around the plastic support strip 4 Press the hook and loop fasteners together at the back edge of the Sunshade to attach it to the Upholstery Using the Sunshade cont d Using the Sunshade cont d 3 Snap each corner to the Upholstery to secure the Sunshade Extension into place To avoid choking or entanglement stow the Sunshade Extension back into its pocket when not in use The Sunshade is removea...

Page 36: ...ing with Your Infant Car Seat 71 Traveling with Your Infant Car Seat 71 Terms You Need to Know Infant Car Seat Traveling with Your Orbit Infant System 72 Using in the Aircraft 79 Side Handles Bottom Edge Belt Clip ...

Page 37: ...System cont d A WARNING Improper placement of the Infant Car Seat increases the risk of serious injury and death The Infant Car Seat on its own can fit securely in most vehicles using existing vehicle seat belts However some vehicle belt systems are not acceptable to use with any child restraint systems If the vehicle seat belt does not remain tight or the Infant Car Seat can move more than 1 in a...

Page 38: ...the security of the installation by pulling the Infant Car Seat in several directions Photo H Traveling with Your Orbit Infant System cont d If using a shoulder lap vehicle seat belt continue with Step 4 If using a lap only vehicle seat belt skip to Step 10 Shoulder Lap Vehicle Seat Belt Routing 4 While pressing down upon the Infant Car Seat pull on the shoulder lap belt to tighten it around the c...

Page 39: ... is not horizontal remove and re install the Infant Car Seat using a folded Traveling with Your Orbit Infant System cont d L It should not move more than 1 in any direction otherwise additional vehicle seat belt tightening may be needed To tighten further unbuckle the vehicle seat belt remove from the Belt Clips shorten the length of vehicle lap belt slightly and repeat steps 4 9 Lap Only Vehicle ...

Page 40: ... to the aircraft seat follow the Lap Only Vehicle Seat Belt Routing instructions for securing the Infant Car Seat starting on page 72 Using in the Aircraft towel to make the Infant Car Seat level Photo M 15 CHECK the security of the installation by pulling the Infant Car Seat in several directions Photo N It should not move more than 1 in any direction otherwise additional vehicle seat belt tighte...

Page 41: ... Maintaining Your Orbit Infant System 80 80 10 Install the Base 81 81 Maintaining Your Orbit Infant System 81 81 Cleaning 83 Limited Customer Warranty 90 Terms You Need to Know Base Skins SmartHub Rotational Check Mechanism ...

Page 42: ...t Car Seat without them To clean the Upholstery Shoulder Pads and Infant Insert 1 Machine wash in cold water on delicate cycle Orbit Baby always recommends using a front loading washer and washing the Upholstery inside a pillow case to avoid damage DO NOT USE BLEACH 2 Lay the Upholstery and Infant Insert flat to dry Machine drying may cause excessive shrinkage and result in the Upholstery not fitt...

Page 43: ...lstery Photo C 4 Release the fasteners holding the Sunshade to the Upholstery 5 Remove the Buckle Pad by pushing the Buckle firmly through the slots This will take some effort but will not cause damage to the Buckle Pad Photo D 6 Pull the Buckle through the slot in the Upholstery Photo E which completely frees it from the Infant Car Seat To replace the Upholstery 1 Undo the Chest Clip and release ...

Page 44: ... 6 Place the Buckle Pad back onto the Buckle strap Photo I positioning it to rest between your child and the Buckle 7 Wrap the top and bottom elastic edges over the plastic rim Photo J Hook the corners into place 5 CHECK that the Center Panel s fasteners do not interfere with the free movement of the shoulder straps Photo K 6 CHECK that the Restraint Harness is not twisted and pull on the straps t...

Page 45: ...ith a mild soap and water solution Do not use household detergents such as bleach or abrasive agents These detergents can weaken plastic parts Restraint Harness Straps and Belts The Restraint Harness and other Straps and Belts may be spot cleaned DO NOT immerse the Restraint Harness Straps in water Doing so may weaken them Buckle and Buckle Tongues The Buckle may be cleaned with a damp cloth NEVER...

Page 46: ...Baby will do If you believe the product is defective please return it to Orbit Baby in the manner described below within the limited warranty period If Orbit Baby determines a defect is covered by this limited warranty Orbit Baby will at its option repair or replace the product or components of the product This limited warranty extends to repaired and replacement products and components only throu...

Page 47: ...numbers can be found on the Product Information Label page 17 Customer Service Replacement Parts If your Infant Car Seat and Base were involved in a vehicle collision please contact Orbit Baby customer service or go to www orbitbaby com support to find out if the products qualify under our After Impact Exchange program After Impact Exchange ORB300248 Rev 2 2 2009JUN Please keep this instruction ma...

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