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Section 7 - Installation and Use 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
2- Leveling base. 
 

 

 
Level Vehicle 

 
 

-

-  Place seat in base and check
   level indicator to see if base is
   level. LEVEL is indicated
   by the ball being 
   completely in the 
   green area.
- Pull out on the yellow 
  release knob and slide the angle
  foot to raise the base or to lower

  the base angle.

-

 
Check to make sure vehicle 
is on a level surface. 
 
 
  

 

  
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
   

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

The base is 

NOT 

level and seat

back is 

NOT

 at 45 degree unless

the ball is in the green.

NOTE

: If needed, a towel or

pool noodle can be used for extra elevation

and angle adjustment.

 
 

 

   

 

  

 
 

   

 

 

 

Base Installation - 7.1   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

14 

 

Rear of Vehicle 

This carrier must always 
be used with the base. 

 

Summary of Contents for VIA 1440

Page 1: ...1 8 to 10 kg Height is 30 inches or less 76 cm or less WARNING Failure to use this Infant Seat properly increases the risk of serious injury or death in a sudden stop or crash Do not install or use this Infant Seat until you have read and understand the instructions in this manual DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur Model I440 ...

Page 2: ...ou will find this number on the bottom of your seat and on the top of your base We have tried very hard to keep our instructions simple and understandable We apologize for beginning our instructions with so many warnings but they are very important for you to properly restrain your child Read and understand all of the instructions and warnings The safety of your child depends on it If you have any...

Page 3: ... Section 7 Installation and Use 7 1 Base Installation 7 2 Base Installation w auto belt 7 3 Base Installation w UAS 7 4 Base Installation w Locking Clip 7 5 Infant Seat Installation 7 6 Installation Pictograms 19 7 6 1 Aircraft Use 7 7 Handle Use 7 8 I440 Removal From Base 7 9 Harness System A Chest Clip B 5 Pt Buckle C Harness Adjuster 14 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 23 24 25 Section 3 Warnings 4 ...

Page 4: ...Practices 31 Section 7 Installation and Use 7 12 Head Bolster 7 13 Babies with Low Birth Weight 7 14 Pad Removal 7 15 Pad Installation continued 28 289 29 30 Section 10 Care and Cleaning 34 Section 11 Replacement Parts 34 7 9 Shoulder Height Adjuster 7 10 Canopy 7 11 Cold Weather Boot Cover 26 27 27 ...

Page 5: ...he vehicle s interior during a sudden stop or crash Serious injury or death can occur DO NOT allow others baby sitters friends grandparents etc to use this Infant Seat unless they read and understand the instructions and labels and can demonstrate proper use to your satisfaction Use only Infant seat accessories manufactured by Section 3 Warnings 4 WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur DO NOT m...

Page 6: ...nsurance company may provide some assistance replacing this Infant Seat DO NOT use this Infant Seat if it is damaged in any way or has missing parts STOP USING THIS INFANT SEAT AND THROW IT AWAY after the date on the back of the seat WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur THROW IT AWAY in a dark trash bag Do Not sell to a thrift or consignment shops or at flea markets NEVER place the Infant Sea...

Page 7: ...s between 1 8 and 10 kg and 4 and 22 lbs Height is 76 cm 30 inches or less Infant MUST meet both of these requirements to use this Infant Seat DO NOT use this Infant Seat when top of infant shead is closer than 1 inch fron the top edge of seat back Severe head or neck injuries can result without proper head support b The harness should be at or below the shoulder of the child a Place occupant in t...

Page 8: ...JUSTER LUMINUM ANDLE EAD OLSTER 0OINT ARNESS ULL 2OTATION ANOPY NSTRUCTION 3TORAGE ARNESS 2ETENTION OOKS 3ERIAL UMBER 0LATE ARNESS EIGHT DJUST NOB ASE 2ELEASE NOB ANDLE 2ELEASE UTTONS The Infant Seat must be used with a base ASE EIGHT DJUST ...

Page 9: ...8 Section 5 Infant Seat Parts 5 3 3TEEL 2ETENTION OOKS ASE EIGHT DJUST NGLE NDICATOR UTO ELT OCK FF The Infant Seat must be used with a base OWER ONNECTORS ...

Page 10: ... no back seat or a child must ride in the front seats For side airbags see page 10 NEVER attempt to install the Infant Seat without the base The Infant seat has not been designed to be used with out a base DO NOT use this Infant Seat in rear seat of a compact pickup truck Severe head injury or death can occur WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur ALWAYS use the base with the carrier in this In...

Page 11: ...ormation 1 2 Refer to vehicle owner s manual for car seat installation instructions for your specific vehicle Use of Infant Seat in a vehicle rear seat location Never put Infant Seat in a front seat location unless permitted by vehicle owner s manual For vehicles with air bags refer to vehicle owner s manual for child restraint installation information If a vehicle front seat location with an air ...

Page 12: ...ms Use only the vehicle s lap and shoulder belt lap belt or UAS Lower Connector system when restraining this Infant Seat Design and operation of vehicle seat belt systems vary from vehicle to vehicle and from seating location to seating in the same vehicle Not all vehicle seat belts betls can be used with a child restraint Refer to the information in this section information on the various types o...

Page 13: ...Motorized Shoulder Belt Passive Restraints Lap Or Shoulder Belt Mounted On Front Door NO NO DO NOT use this Infant seat with the following vehicle seat belts 5 UAS Connector Attachment Points Consult your automobiles owner s manual or manufacturer for location and availability of UAS anchor points ...

Page 14: ...RD Child s movements can slide carrier NEVER place carrier near edges of counter tops tables or other elevated surfaces Be sure handle locks into position before lifting carrier Snugly adjust the belts Harness provided with this Infant Seat around your child Secure this Infant Seat with the vehicle s UAS Lower Connectors if available or with a vehicle belt Follow all instructions on this Infant Se...

Page 15: ... the yellow release knob and slide the angle foot to raise the base or to lower the base angle Check to make sure vehicle is on a level surface The base is NOT level and seat back is NOT at 45 degree unless the ball is in the green NOTE If needed a towel or pool noodle can be used for extra elevation and angle adjustment Base Installation 7 1 14 Rear of Vehicle This carrier must always be used wit...

Page 16: ... the green area Pull out on the yellow release knob and slide the angle foot to raise the base or to lower the base angle 4 CHECK base at safety belt path for movement Base should not move more than 1 inch in any direction 5 If base moves repeat steps until all safety steps are met 15 After Ball is in the green area on Level indicator open Lock Off and thread auto safety belt through the labeled a...

Page 17: ...el indicator to ensure the ball is in the green area Pull out on the yellow release knob and slide the anglefoot to raise the base or to lower the base angle CHECK base for movement at the belt path Base should not move more than 1 inch in any direction 5 Consult your automobile s owners manual or manufacturer for location and availability of UAS lower connector attachment points 7 3 UAS Lower Con...

Page 18: ...5 This carrier must always be used with the base 4 Thread the locking clip on the belt as close to the latch plate as possible It must be within 1 inch 17 A Free Sliding Latch Plate will require the use of a locking clip if the Lock Off feature is not used Learning Curve recommends the use of the Lock Off at all times CRS Locking Clip Installation 7 4 1in ...

Page 19: ...e or counter clockwise to lower base CHECK base for movement at the belt path Base should not move more than 1 inch in any direction 5 If the base does not pass both checks repeat installation steps until the base installation passes both checks 6 NEVER attempt to install the infant seat with the auto belt The Infant Seat can only be used with a base Ensure base is installed correctly as described...

Page 20: ...nnector System 4 Infant Seat and Base installed with Lap belt Base installed with Lap belt CRS Installation Pictograms 7 6 19 This carrier must always be used with the base This carrier must always be used with the base This carrier must always be used with the base This carrier must always be used with the base ...

Page 21: ...houlder belt CRS Installation Pictograms 7 6 This carrier must always be used with the base This carrier must always be used with the base This carrier must always be used with the base 20 7 6 1 Installations in Aircraft Follow the seat belt installation for use in an Aircraft Consult your airline for requirements to use this restraint ...

Page 22: ... on the handle Press red button on both sides of the handle to move handle Only use position A to carry the Infant Seat 3 Handle position in auto Never have handle in position A B C or D when infant seat is installed inthe automobile Position E is the acceptable use position in the automobile Handle 7 7 WARNING Prevent injury Only use handle position E when the Infant Seat is installed in the auto...

Page 23: ...p red handle and gently pull up Pull straight up on the I440 by the handle and the front or back edge I440 Removal from base 7 8 WARNING Prevent injury Always have infant restrained with harness system when infant is in this Infant Seat 22 ...

Page 24: ...ock Align locking tabs and press Chest Clip together until tabs snap into place 2b Place chest clip at arm pit level Note Try to pull Chest Clip apart to ensure the clip is locked Harness System 7 9 WARNING Prevent injury Always have Infant restrained with harness system when Infant is in this Infant Seat 23 2 2b ...

Page 25: ...from Buckle 4 5 Point Buckle To Lock Align Buckle Tongues and insert both Buckle Tongues into Buckle until Buckle Tongues lock in place Note Try to remove Buckle Tongues from Buckle to ensure the Buckle is locked Harness System WARNING 24 Prevent injury Always have infant restrained with harness system when infant is in this Infant Seat ...

Page 26: ...baby s shoulder Harness Sytem WARNING 6 To Tighten Harness System Lock Chest Clip and 5 Point Buckle Pull Harness webbing out until harness is snug over the child s shoulder 25 Note 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 Prevent injury Always have infant...

Page 27: ...s should be at or below the shoulder of the child Note You should not be able to pinch excess webbing if the harness properly fastened Harness System WARNING 26 Note 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 7A Place occupant in the restraint with the occup...

Page 28: ... clicks into place Note The pivoting canopy rod must be at the back of the seat 1 Cold Weather Boot Cover 7 11 1 Installation Not included with all models Slide boot cover over the front on the Infant seat Secure boot cover by fastening snaps to canopy post snaps A Canopy 7 10 WARNING 1 A 27 A A Prevent injury Always have infant restrained with harness system when infant is in this Infant Seat ...

Page 29: ...led wash cloth for added support between the crotch belt and the infant The Head Bolster is held in place with hook and loop fasteners The top inside of the Head Bolster should be as close to the top of the child s head as possible Head Bolster 7 12 WARNING 28 Prevent injury Always have infant restrained with harness system when infant is in this Infant Seat ...

Page 30: ...Loosen harness and place the harness out of the way as indicated in the picture 3 Locate the Easy Off pad flaps and separate 4 Pull harness through the slots in the Easy Off Pad 5 Remove pad and launder per the instructions on page 36 Pad Removal 7 14 WARNING Prevent injury Do not use this Infant Seat without the pad 29 ...

Page 31: ... 2 Pull harness through open flaps Place harness in the harness location slots Place harness to the side 3 Close flaps and secure with the hook and loop fastener 4 Fasten outer snaps replace Canopy Head Bolster Pad Installation 7 15 WARNING Prevent injury Do not use this Infant Seat without the pad 30 ...

Page 32: ...er discipline problems as children grow older An unrestrained person can be thrown into and injure other passengers NEVER try to tend to a crying child s needs while driving Never take a child out of a child restraint for comforting while the vehicle is moving Put heavy or sharp items in the trunk Loose items can be deadly in a crash If you need to use a blanket in cold weather put the child in th...

Page 33: ...e used and located in the rear automobile seat Is the base located in the center seat a window seat with no airbag or a window seat with a roof mounted curtain type deploying airbag deploys down the window Is the base buckled in the automobile with either the UAS Lower Connector system or auto safety belt system Is the angle indicator in the Green area Is the handle rotated to one of the back posi...

Page 34: ...ts could be recalled for safety reasons You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall Fill out the registration card attached to the car seat and mail today or send your name address and the restraint s model number and manufacturing date to Learning Curve Brands Attn Consumer Services 2021 9th St SE Dyersville IA 52040 or call 1 888 899 2229 or log onto www learningcurve com 33 This ...

Page 35: ...r use household detergents or solvents Reattach Seat Pad Follow directions on page 30 to reattach pad Section 11 Replacement Parts We know pads get worn or damaged Some companies charge outrageous prices when their parts wear out At Learning Curve we will sell you replacement parts at or near our cost plus what it costs us to handle and ship them They are still expensive but we promise they are fa...

Page 36: ...uture use Store in pocket on bottom of the Infant Seat 2008 Learning Curve Brands 4000000562C 01 08 Learning Curve Brands Attn Consumer Services Dyersville IA 52040 or call 1 888 899 2229 or log onto www learningcurve com 2021 9th St SE ...

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