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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

lease read the following instructions and warnings carefully

before set up and use.

KEEP THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Weight:

3-35 lbs (1.4 - 15.8kg)

Height:

15-32 in. (38 - 81cm)

REAR-FACING INFANT CAR SEAT

www.summerinfant.com

Summary of Contents for AFFIRM 335

Page 1: ...ructions and warnings carefully before set up and use KEEP THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 2019 Summer Infant USA Inc D0000000286A 12 19 Weight 3 35 lbs 1 4 15 8kg Height 15 32 in 38 81cm...

Page 2: ...RRIER 22 23 UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE AFFIRM 335 24 25 FEATURES HANDLE 26 FEATURES CANOPY 27 FEATURES INFANT BODY INSERT 28 29 CHECKING CHILD FIT IN THE CARRIER 30 33 CHANGING CROTCH BUCKLE LOCATION 34 3...

Page 3: ...AND SHOULDER BELT GUIDE 66 69 CARRIER INSTALLATION WITHOUT THE BASE WITH VEHICLE LAP SHOULDER BELT 70 73 CARRIER INSTALLATION WITHOUT THE BASE WITH THE LAP BELT 74 75 ADJUSTING THE RECLINE 76 CHECKIN...

Page 4: ...number and manufacturing date to Registering Your Child Restraint Call the U S Government s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 or go to http www NHTSA gov For Recall Informati...

Page 5: ...MODEL NUMBER DATE OF MANUFACTURE Model Name Nombre del modelo Model Number N mero del modelo Manufactured in Fabricado en DO NOT USE AFTER NO USAR DESPU S DE Year A o Day D a Month Mes D0000000351 8...

Page 6: ...ft Contact your airline for specific policies or for more information Certification Model Name Nombre del modelo Model Number N mero del modelo Manufactured in Fabricado en DO NOT USE AFTER NO USAR DE...

Page 7: ...children org Mod el Nam e Nom bre del mod elo Mod el Num ber N m ero del mod elo Man ufac ture d in Fabr icad o en DO NOT USE AFTE R NO USAR DESP U S DE Year A o Day D a Mon th M es D000 0000 351 8 19...

Page 8: ...ce for children 12 and under NO coloque un asiento de seguridad para beb s orientado hacia atr s en el asiento delantero dal autom vil con bolsa de aire Podr a resultar en MUERTE O LESIONES GRAVES el...

Page 9: ...should refer to their vehicle owner s manual for child restraint installation instructions DO NOT place any objects between the restraint and the side air bag as an air bag expands it may cause the ob...

Page 10: ...e base or under the seat pad LOOK for the book icon NEVER install or use this child restraint until you have read and understand the instructions in this manual the labels on your child restraint and...

Page 11: ...n this child restraint and in the written instructions located under the seat pad or in the base Register your child restraint with the manufacturer Never leave child unattended ALWAYS use handle in p...

Page 12: ...icle seats that face the rear or side of the vehicle ALWAYS keep your child properly secured in the harness A snug strap should not allow any slack It lies in a relatively straight line without saggin...

Page 13: ...back could prevent this child restraint from protecting your child NEVER use this child restraint with any motorized or door mounted vehicle seat belts Your child restraint would not be properly restr...

Page 14: ...frayed or damaged in any way NEVER use accessories or parts with this child restraint other than those approved by Summer Infant Use of accessories or parts from other manufacturers could cause the c...

Page 15: ...D0000000388 8 19 ALWAYS keep your child properly secured in the harness even when using the carrier outside of the vehicle MAKE SURE the handle is locked in Position 2 before carrying the child restra...

Page 16: ...ch the vehicle seat s in front of it as long the recline angle of the child restraint is not affected Store the infant carrier and base in a safe dry place when it will not be used for long periods of...

Page 17: ...may wrap it around his or her neck DO NOT leave loose objects e g groceries books handbags in a vehicle In the event of a sudden stop loose objects will keep moving potentially causing serious injurie...

Page 18: ...reach the highest weight or height allowed by their seat Also some states laws require children to be rear facing until age 2 Please review your applicable local or state laws related to child passeng...

Page 19: ...oulders Minimum 1 inch 2 5 cm CHILD S HEAD MUST be 1 2 5 cm or more below the top of the seat as shown CHILD FIT INFORMATION Chest clip at center of child s chest at armpit level 1 in 2 5 cm Hold rule...

Page 20: ...335 STEELOC BASE Belt Routing Guides both sides of base Recline Adjustment Foot Recline Adjustment Foot Lever Recline Level Indicator both sides of base Belt Tensioning Arm Release Handle Carrier Atta...

Page 21: ...FFIRM 335 STEELOC BASE 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 13 9 7 Belt Tensioning Arm LATCH Storage and Instruction Manual Storage LATCH belt Date of Manufacture Label Location LATCH Strap LATCH Adjustment Release Butt...

Page 22: ...p Seat Pad Harness Adjuster Button under seat pad Harness Adjuster Strap Crotch Strap Harness Buckle Instruction Manual Storage pocket under seat pad Harness Release Button Vehicle Belt Guide Stroller...

Page 23: ...kle Retainer Date of Manufacture Label Location 28 29 30 31 32 29 30 31 33 32 33 34 35 28 Model Name Nombre del modelo Model Number N mero del modelo Manufactured in Fabricado en DO NOT USE AFTER NO U...

Page 24: ...y the car seat with their arm through the handle and grabbing the knuckle Full Surround Energy Absorbing Foam Integrated Anti Rebound Handle Energy absorbing foam fully surrounds the car seat This add...

Page 25: ...mpact Standard Rear Impact Tested Based on European rear impact crash test procedures Rollover Tested Based on European roll over crash test procedures Aircraft Approved Certified for use in an aircra...

Page 26: ...Rocking Stationary Position Push handle adjustment buttons on both sides of seat then rotate the handle ALWAYS CHECK to make sure handle is locked into place after adjusting into one of the locking h...

Page 27: ...27 To open push the canopy forward FEATURES CANOPY To fold push the canopy back THERE ARE 2 CANOPY POSITIONS CANOPY VISOR only on certain models Pull visor out from under the canopy 1 2...

Page 28: ...reaches 11 lbs 5kg The back of the body insert has hook and loop straps that are threaded through the top harness slots and fastened to each other behind the shell as shown The hook and loop strap sh...

Page 29: ...DER HEIGHT FITS HARNESS SLOT POSITION 1 you will need to re position the shoulder strap slots into the first set of shoulder harness slots on the insert and the inner crotch slot as shown Refer to CHA...

Page 30: ...them out of the way to allow easier placement of child in the seat Place your child in the carrier with their bottom and their back flat against the seat CHECKING CHILD FIT IN THE CARRIER PLEASE REVI...

Page 31: ...ou hear each buckle tongue click into place Fasten chest clip together Pull all the slack out from around the waist Pull up on the harness while pushing the chest clip down Do this on both sides Slowl...

Page 32: ...IN THE CARRIER CONT CHECK that the child s head is 1 2 5 cm or more below the top of the seat as shown Minimum 1 inch 2 5 cm 1 in 2 5 cm Hold ruler up at the top of the seat to CHECK for correct 1 2...

Page 33: ...P 34 35 CHECK the harness strap and crotch buckle strap positioning on your child See p 34 39 NOTE If you have any questions at all about choosing the right slots for your size child please contact C...

Page 34: ...CHANGING CROTCH BUCKLE POSITION Turn the carrier over and push the buckle retainer through the slot Pull buckle strap out from the front of the seat and through the seat pad INNER MIDDLE OUTER 1 2 1...

Page 35: ...child The retainer MUST go through the same set of slots in the seat pad and the carrier shell Pull up on the buckle strap from the front of the seat to make sure the strap is secured on the bottom o...

Page 36: ...NESS STRAP POSITION Loosen the harness straps by pushing the harness adjuster button under the seat pad while pulling the straps out Turn the carrier over Slide the harness straps off the splitter pla...

Page 37: ...ness strap through the first set of harness slots on the insert as shown before inserting the straps through the seat pad and seat shell 4 5 1 5 6 If you are not using the infant body insert re insert...

Page 38: ...te determine which set of harness loops you need If your harness straps are inserted into Harness Slot Positions 2 3 or 4 use the end loops If your child is under 8 lbs 3 6 kg and the harness is in Ha...

Page 39: ...ss straps behind the splitter plate Harness straps should lie in front of splitter plate as shown CHECK to make sure the harness straps are attached by lifting up the straps as shown 9 Insert straps o...

Page 40: ...the harness straps toward you Push button on the buckle to release the buckle tongues Open the chest clip by pressing the buttons as shown Separate the two pieces as shown and move the straps out of...

Page 41: ...tween the child s legs Insert the buckle tongues into the buckle as shown MAKE sure you hear each buckle tongue click into place DO NOT use child restraint if buckle tongues DO NOT click into the buck...

Page 42: ...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 BE CAREFUL DO NOT allow the chest...

Page 43: ...u to pinch any slack when pinched between your thumb and forefinger If needed pull adjuster strap further for a tight and proper fit MAKE SURE child s head is 1 2 5 cm below the top of the seat NEVER...

Page 44: ...ING YOUR CHILD FROM THE CARRIER 1 2 1 Loosen harness by firmly pressing down the harness adjuster button while pulling forward on both straps Push the red buckle release button and remove the buckle t...

Page 45: ...45 REMOVING YOUR CHILD FROM THE CARRIER Press the two buttons on the chest clip and unfasten it 3 3...

Page 46: ...use of a tether strap ONLY the lower anchors are used with this child restraint LATCH USAGE Vehicle seat bight Lower anchors Top Tether Anchors This child restraint can be safely installed using eithe...

Page 47: ...a child restraint Summer Infant allows this child restraint to be installed using the two inner lower anchors from the outboard seating positions if the distance between the inner lower anchors is be...

Page 48: ...child restraint on any vehicle seat that is not in a locked position Folding seats can fall forward and could cause serious injury to your child in a vehicle crash The vehicle seat MUST FACE FORWARD...

Page 49: ...y to switch the retractor Check vehicle owner s manual for specific instructions The vehicle belt is tightened after switching the retractor by pulling shoulder belt all the way out and feeding the we...

Page 50: ...ed IN PLACE OF these vehicle belt types Refer to your vehicle owner s manual for LATCH locations NEVER INSTALL THIS CHILD RESTRAINT WITH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING VEHICLE BELTS Vehicle belts that are attac...

Page 51: ...ed to retractors at the ends of the lap and shoulder belt and attached to one latch plate Lap belts with an Emergency Locking Retractor ELR These lap belts stay loose and can move until locking in a c...

Page 52: ...the way up Remove LATCH straps from LATCH storage Extend the strap to its longest length BASE INSTALLATION WITH LATCH LOWER ANCHORS 1 2 BEFORE installing base make sure vehicle is on level ground Plac...

Page 53: ...CHECK to make sure they are attached to vehicle anchors on both sides of the base by pulling on the LATCH Pull on the LATCH strap to take the slack out just enough to make it snug but DO NOT OVER TIG...

Page 54: ...little more then try again If base still moves try another seating location or installation method CHECK the level indicator to make sure the base is correctly reclined IF IT IS NOT properly reclined...

Page 55: ...he level indicator ALWAYS lift up on the carrier to be sure that it is securely in the base Recommended Squeeze both handle adjustment buttons and lower handle to Position 1 To remove carrier from the...

Page 56: ...56 BASE REMOVAL WITH LATCH LOWER ANCHORS TO REMOVE BASE turn the handle and open the belt tensioning arm 13 1 13...

Page 57: ...rap by pushing the LATCH strap adjustment button and pulling on the strap Repeat on other side of base When storing place the LATCH strap and hooks inside the LATCH storage Insert the straps on either...

Page 58: ...e base on an approved vehicle seating location Make sure the LATCH straps are stored in the storage area Position base on the rear vehicle seat so that it touches the vehicle seat back Adjust the recl...

Page 59: ...Lock the vehicle shoulder belt by pulling shoulder belt all the way out then feeding back into retractor In some vehicles there may be a folded piece of webbing or a plastic button on the lap shoulder...

Page 60: ...e moves too much open the belt tensioning arm and remove a little more slack from the vehicle belt close arm and re check After this if the base still moves too much you may need to try a different ve...

Page 61: ...the carrier to be sure that it is securely in the base Squeeze both handle adjustment buttons and lower handle to Position 1 if desired To remove carrier from the base squeeze the handle release at t...

Page 62: ...base on an approved vehicle seating location Make sure the LATCH straps are stored in the storage area Position Base on a rear vehicle seat so that it touches the vehicle seat back Adjust the recline...

Page 63: ...s on both sides of the base MAKE SURE not to twist the belt and make sure it lies flat MAKE sure the lap belt is routed through both blue belt guides on either side of the base BUCKLE the belt Pull th...

Page 64: ...lled correctly The Base should not move more than 1 inch 2 5 cm in any direction If the base moves too much open the belt tensioning arm and remove a little more slack from the vehicle belt close arm...

Page 65: ...in the base Squeeze both handle adjustment buttons and lower handle to Position 1 if desired To remove carrier from the base squeeze the handle release at the back of the carrier To remove base open b...

Page 66: ...evel ground Place child in the carrier refer to Securing Your Child in the Infant Carrier section p 40 43 Position the infant carrier on a rear vehicle seat with the handle in Position 2 see pg 26 wit...

Page 67: ...ocks In many vehicles you can switch the shoulder belt retractor into locking mode by pulling the shoulder belt out all the way and then letting it go back in You will hear a clicking sound CHECK to m...

Page 68: ...he belt guides and pull from side to side and front to back to make sure it is installed correctly The infant carrier should not move more than 1 inch 2 5 cm in any direction If the infant carrier mov...

Page 69: ...infant carrier Unhook vehicle belt from shoulder belt guide on back of infant carrier Place carrier handle in Position 2 and lift infant carrier out of vehicle with both hands CARRIER INSTALLATION WIT...

Page 70: ...Place child in the carrier refer to Securing Your Child in the Infant Carrier section p 40 43 Position the infant carrier on a rear vehicle seat with the handle in Position 2 see pg 26 with the foot e...

Page 71: ...the shoulder belt out all the way and then let it go back in You will hear a clicking sound CHECK to make sure its locked by pulling on it To check if the vehicle belt is locked pull out on the should...

Page 72: ...ong the recline angle of the car seat is not affected Grab the infant carrier at the belt guides and pull from side to side and front to back to make sure it is installed correctly The Infant Carrier...

Page 73: ...THE BASE WITH THE LAP SHOULDER BELT To remove unbuckle vehicle seat belt and carefully remove from vehicle belt guides on infant carrier Place carrier handle in Position 2 and lift infant carrier out...

Page 74: ...t guides on the carrier Make sure the vehicle belt is correctly routed on both sides and the belt is not twisted Fasten the buckle Push infant carrier firmly back and down towards the vehicle seat as...

Page 75: ...to back to make sure it is installed correctly The Infant Carrier should not move more than 1 inch 2 5 cm in any direction If the infant carrier moves too much tighten the vehicle belts more and re ch...

Page 76: ...ays check the level indicator for the correct recline angle DO NOT use this or any other child restraint with a premature low birth weight or medically fragile infant until after you have consulted wi...

Page 77: ...SIBLE IN WINDOW BASE IS NOT LEVEL Release handle to lock foot into one of the 4 recline positions Install Base Be sure to check for correct recline angle after installation If the recline angle is not...

Page 78: ...d restraint with a premature low birth weight or medically fragile infant until after you have consulted with your doctor Some infants may have difficulty breathing or have other medical problems when...

Page 79: ...per recline angle Un install the Infant Carrier Place a tightly rolled towel or pool noodle under the infant carrier s foot end where indicated Re install the carrier NEVER place a rolled towel or bla...

Page 80: ...the base DO NOT install in an aircraft seat that is equipped with an inflatable seat belt BEFORE installing carrier refer to the Securing Your Child in the Infant Carrier section to secure your child...

Page 81: ...harness Route lap belt under both vehicle belt guides BUCKLE THE BELT Push infant carrier firmly back and down towards the aircraft seat as you tension the belt by pulling on the free end of the lap b...

Page 82: ...any direction If the infant carrier moves too much tighten the aircraft belts more and re check Check the recline angle Adjust the seat angle until the red level line on the infant carrier is level w...

Page 83: ...r check it in as luggage CONTACT THE AIRLINES AHEAD OF TIME FOR ANY SPECIFIC POLICIES OR QUESTIONS Este asiento de seguridad para ni os debe estar bien sujeto al asiento del avi n en todo momento incl...

Page 84: ...e Weight Height REAR FACING INFANT CAR SEAT INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read the following instructions and warnings carefully before set up and use Weight Height REAR FACING INFANT CAR SEAT Slot locati...

Page 85: ...the infant body insert strap from the back of the seat shell Slide shoulder harness straps out from the infant body insert slots If your harness is in the lowest set of infant body insert slots you w...

Page 86: ...and remove the harness straps from the harness splitter plate Pull harness straps out through the front of the seat shell and seat pad Remove the harness covers 4 5 6 Push the buckle down through the...

Page 87: ...87 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 7 Lift the canopy mount tab on each side of seat and pull canopy out from the side of the seat Unfasten the plastic tabs all around the seat pad 8 7 8...

Page 88: ...at Pull the plastic tab out below the canopy mount hole Pull the plastic tab out from the rear of the seat above the shoulder belt guide Push the buckle tongue and chest clip through the waist slots o...

Page 89: ...to the harness splitter plate 5 Wrap seat pad around vehicle belt guide on both sides of seat 6 Working from the front of the seat wrap seat pad around the edge so the tab snaps under the front edge o...

Page 90: ...it back and forth Push the button several times to make sure the buckle is working properly DO NOT use child restraint if buckle tongues DO NOT click into the buckle Try cleaning the buckle If this do...

Page 91: ...t clean seat pad harness covers and the infant body insert as needed with a clean cloth using mild detergent and water NEVER IMMERSE THE LATCH OR HARNESS STRAPS CARE AND MAINTENANCE Seat pad infant bo...

Page 92: ...t Drive Woonsocket RI 02895 or call 1 401 671 6551 CUSTOMER SUPPORT WARRANTY AND REPLACEMENT PARTS For install instructions scan the QR code with your camera or QR reader If you have any questions or...

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