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Properly Securing Child

 

WARNING:

Serious injury or death can result if child is not

properly secured in restraint.

Confirm harness is snug* before each use and after

making any restraint adjustments.
1. Confirm proper restraint installation
2. To loosen harness: lift                                     

harness adjuster and pull                                   

shoulder straps forward                                  

(Fig. 1)

3. Unfasten harness clip

     and harness buckle, and

   move harness straps to 

               

the sides.

4. Place child in restraint.
5. Position harness straps around child and fasten

buckle and harness clip. (Figs. 2 & 3) 

Confirm harness clip and buckle are properly fastened

by gently tugging on each.
6. Gently pull harness straps upward to snugly fit 

lap portion of harness which should fit low on 

child’s body, across the hips.

7. Slowly pull adjuster strap

     downward to tighten

     harness for a comfortable

     and snug fit around child.

     (Fig. 4)

* A snug harness 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.

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Summary of Contents for Radian 65

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Page 2: ... 20 Forward facing Lap Shoulder Belt installation 22 to 65 lbs 22 Forward facing Lap Belt installation 22 to 65 lbs 24 Checking Restraint Stability 25 Aircraft Installation 26 SafeStop Instructions 26 Operating Adjustable Bottom 27 Top Tether 28 Tether Connecting Strap 29 Restraint Harness Buckle 30 Using Harness Clip 31 Properly Securing Child 32 Proper Harness height and Child Height 33 Adjustin...

Page 3: ...Forward facing belt path 15 Harness clip 5 Rear facing belt path 16 Buckle pad 6 Release lever 17 Harness adjuster lever 7 Harness adjuster strap 18 Buckle slot 8 Metal harness yoke 19 Buckle 9 Shoulder harness strap 20 Harness pad 10 Harness slot 21 Detachable base 11 Locking clip 22 Locking bolts 23 SafeStop ...

Page 4: ...5 kg Only secure this child restraint with the vehicle s lower universal anchorage system LATCH if available or with vehicle seat belt Do not use vehicle s LATCH anchorage points to install restraint for a child weighing more than 48 lbs 22 kg unless vehicle manual allows Use the top tether strap when installing this restraint forward facing Check vehicle manual for limits Always use the SafeStop ...

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Page 9: ... by harness adjuster strap see diagram page 3 This can damage the mechanism and the webbing Only the shoulder strap made by Sunshine Kids is approved for use with this restraint 4 Backpack Requires two shoulder straps Connect shoulder straps to lower webbing anchors on both sides and upper webbing anchors on back of restraint Fig 4 Padded shoulder strap available as a separate accessory not includ...

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Page 13: ...o lock base Fig 3 1 Lift metal tab to unlock base Fig 3 2 Slide base forward the opposite direction as shown in Fig 2 3 Pull base away from restraint bottom Tip To carry detachable base fit it inside folded restraint Fig 4 ...

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Page 20: ... ALWAYS use SafeStop with LATCH installation for forward facing child below 40 lbs see page 26 ...

Page 21: ...ic side panels and reach behind restraint cover for easy access to belt path Fig 3 Confirm LATCH belt lays flat and is not twisted Attach each connector to the LATCH anchor closest to each side of the restraint Fig 4 LATCH connector will click to confirm attachment to anchor Kneel on restraint to force it into vehicle seat while pulling LATCH belt tight Fig 5 Vehicle cushions should compress where...

Page 22: ...orward facing position Stability of installation can be improved by using top tether shown in blue Fig 1 see page 28 for top tether instructions Route seat belt through forward facing belt path and behind restraint cover and buckle it Figs 2 3 Confirm seat belt lays flat and is not twisted Installation Tip Unfasten fabric side panels and reach behind restraint cover for easy access to belt path Fi...

Page 23: ...elt will result in an unsafe installation that will greatly increase the potential for injury or death to the child in an accident Carefully read vehicle owner s manual to determine seat belt locking requirements or contact vehicle manufacturer See page 37 for instructions on using a locking clip 3 Check List Confirm restraint is properly positioned Confirm seat belt is tight and securely locked C...

Page 24: ... improved by using top tether shown in blue Fig 1 see page 28 for top tether instructions Route seat belt through forward facing belt path and behind restraint cover and buckle it Figs 2 3 Confirm seat belt lays flat and is not twisted Installation Tip Unfasten fabric side panels and reach behind restraint cover for easy access to belt path Fig 4 1 2 ...

Page 25: ...pt to move restraint side to side and front to back restraint should not move more than 1 in any direction Restraint should stay securely installed and the securing belt either LATCH belt or vehicle seat belt must remain tightly adjusted If restraint does not stay securely installed or if the securing belt does not stay tightly adjusted restraint installation is NOT safe You MUST re install restra...

Page 26: ...tallation instructions on page 18 Instructions 1 Remove harness straps from metal yoke of harness adjuster Fig 1 2 Thread bottom of SafeStop on to metal yoke of harness adjuster Fig 2 3 Thread both harness straps on to metal arm of SafeStop Fig 2 26 Forward facing aircraft installation Fig 2 Follow installation instructions on page 24 SafeStop SafeStop is a load limiting device designed to absorb ...

Page 27: ...ting adjustable bottom Lowering adjustable bottom 1 Pull bar upward Fig 2 2 Pull adjustable bottom out to its lowered position then release bar Fig 3 3 Confirm adjustable bottom is locked in its lowered position Raising adjustable bottom 1 Pull bar upward Fig 2 2 Push adjustable bottom back into restraint bottom then release bar Fig 4 3 Confirm adjustable bottom is locked in its raised position 27...

Page 28: ...orward facing installations attach top tether to approved vehicle tether anchorage points ONLY as labeled by vehicle manufacturer ALWAYS use SafeStop with top tether with forward facing child under 40 lbs see page 26 Follow vehicle manufacturer s stated child weight limit for top tether use Using Top Tether 1 Before installing restraint remove top tether from storage compartment and fully extend t...

Page 29: ... models the top tether hook may not fit structural parts of vehicle seat or there may not be a suitable anchorage point for top tether hook It may be necessary to use the tether connecting strap to create a tether anchorage point 1 Locate attachment point where a vehicle seat belt is anchored directly to frame of vehicle OR find the leg of a vehicle seat that is bolted to vehicle frame 2 Wrap teth...

Page 30: ...To Fasten Insert one buckle tongue at a time into buckle A click confirms proper connection after each tongue is inserted Fig 1 To Unfasten Press the red button on the face of buckle and both buckle tongues will eject Fig 1 30 ...

Page 31: ...ition harness clip at proper height for child level with child s armpits Fig 1 To Fasten Push both halves together until a click confirms proper engagement To Unfasten Squeeze middle tabs together Fig 2 A and separate clip Fig 2 B 31 ...

Page 32: ...ild in restraint 5 Position harness straps around child and fasten buckle and harness clip Figs 2 3 Confirm harness clip and buckle are properly fastened by gently tugging on each 6 Gently pull harness straps upward to snugly fit lap portion of harness which should fit low on child s body across the hips 7 Slowly pull adjuster strap downward to tighten harness for a comfortable and snug fit around...

Page 33: ...ect center buckle position Proper Harness Height Child Height WARNING ONLY use top three shoulder harness positions for forward facing child 1 Confirm correct harness height Rear facing Fig 1 Straps should be in nearest slot at or below the level of child s shoulders Forward facing Fig 2 Straps should be in nearest slot at or above the level of child s shoulders Note when using uppermost harness p...

Page 34: ...traint pull shoulder straps out and re thread them through the correct height harness slots Fig 3 4 From back of seat re attach shoulder straps to metal harness yoke Fig 2 IMPORTANT Make sure loop ends of BOTH straps are threaded completely onto the arm of the metal harness yoke 5 Confirm harness straps are not twisted and both shoulder straps are threaded through restraint at the same height 6 Pu...

Page 35: ...rness buckle strap angles sharply back towards child Fig C move buckle to a rear buckle location See below Harness Buckle Removal and Installation Installing harness buckle 1 Locate correct harness buckle slot 2 Hold buckle strap metal retainer vertically and then rotate it slightly to slide it completely through slot in restraint bottom Fig 1 3 Firmly pull buckle upward to confirm it is secured b...

Page 36: ...rap down 2 inches into rear facing belt path tunnel 4 Position metal buckle strap retainer so that it is vertical Fig 2 5 Guide buckle strap and metal retainer upward and rotate it slightly to fit through slot in restraint bottom see Fig 1 on page 35 IMPORTANT For larger hands or if buckle is in position closest to child partially fold the restraint to access the metal retainer through bottom of r...

Page 37: ...ve any questions about the specific type of seat belt system in your vehicle and its operation consult vehicle owner s manual or contact vehicle manufacturer 1 Remove locking clip from storage location on restraint back 2 Begin restraint installation as per instructions see pages 16 and 22 for lap shoulder belt installation instructions 3 After seat belt is tightened hold the lap and shoulder port...

Page 38: ...ack of restraint see page 34 adjusting harness height 2 Remove fasteners securing cover to inside of restraint bottom Fig 1 A 3 Remove fasteners securing cover to outside of restraint bottom Fig 1 B 4 Unhook fasteners securing cover to front of restraint 5 Carefully remove upper portion of cover from restraint taking care not to damage the white EPS foam panels and then remove cover from bottom po...

Page 39: ... the locking mechanisms that could prevent safe functioning Do NOT oil or lubricate any part of the restraint Do NOT use restraint if there is any appearance of rust on any metal surface Remove debris from release mechanism areas fig 1 with soft bristled brush Removing dried liquids or food require more thorough cleaning 1 Secure restraint in its folded position see page 11 folding restraint 2 Cle...

Page 40: ... with damp cloth only wet cloth with warm water and mild soap and wring thoroughly so it is NOT dripping water Towel dry Do NOT use solvents or abrasive cleaners Cleaning harness adjuster Periodically inspect harness adjuster for cleanliness and proper functioning When lifted harness adjuster should spring back immediately Use a soft bristle brush to remove loose debris or clean more thoroughly if...

Page 41: ...oughly in mildly hot water or soak overnight to loosen dried liquid or hardened food debris Fig 1 3 Towel dry 4 Confirm proper buckle functioning repeatedly fasten and un fasten buckle with both tongues If no click is heard confirming proper engagement after inserting each buckle tongue repeat cleaning procedure Use ONLY water to clean buckle Do NOT use solvents soap abrasive cleaners or detergent...

Page 42: ...e back of this instruction manual Please register this product within 30 days of original date of purchase by completing and mailing the registration card Warranty Limitations This warranty does not include damage arising directly or indirectly from negligence misuse or unapproved use by the retail customer which are not in accordance with instructions contained in the product instruction manual o...

Page 43: ... is in lieu of any implied warranties including implied warranties of merchantability and appropriateness for a particular purpose and shall be limited to the duration and terms of this express written warranty unless otherwise restricted by applicable state law This warranty grants you specific legal rights Neither Sunshine Kids nor any retailer selling this product authorizes any other person or...

Page 44: ... 2006 Sunshine Kids Juvenile Products LLC All rights reserved SK 0009 rev 2 ...

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