1. If your child is already in the Safety Seat, check that the harness is properly
fitted and tight as instructed in the section entitled
Securing your Child in the
Safety Seat / Carrier.
2. Make sure that the Safety Seat is tightly installed and secure in the vehicle by
performing the following test every time you use the Safety Seat. Firmly
push down and side to side on the head end of the Safety Seat to make sure
that the vehicle seat belt does not loosen at all and that the vehicle seat belt is
fastened very tightly around the Safety Seat / Base. If you find that the
vehicle seat belt loosens or that the seat easily moves or rotates downward,
please see section entitled Selecting the Best Location for the Safety Seat to
determine if the position you have selected is adequate and check that you
have completed all of the steps in the section entitled Securing the Safety
Seat or Base in the Vehicle.
DO NOT use this seating location if the Safety Seat does not remain tightly
installed in the vehicle seat!
3. Place handle in mid storage or non-rocking position after installing in
the vehicle.
Using the Safety Seat in an Airplane
This Safety Seat may be used without the Base in an airplane in the same
manner as it is used in an automobile. Please check with the airline in
advance to determine their policies regarding the use of Safety Seats aboard
the airplane. The Safety Seat must be used in only a forward facing airplane
seat. Please ask the flight attendant for assistance in placement of the Safety
Seat. Please follow these instructions for proper installation and perform the
Final Safety Check as instructed herein.
Using your Baby Trend Safety Seat with a Baby Trend Stroller
Please see the stroller owner's manual for information on the use of the Safety
Seat with the Baby Trend stroller.
Cleaning and Maintenance
The hard surfaces of the Safety Seat, (plastic components and metal parts)
may be cleaned by wiping with a solution of water with mild soap. DO
NOT use bleach as it may weaken plastic components. Dry all surfaces
with a clean towel.
The Harness Straps may be spot cleaned with a solution of mild soap and
water or may be replaced if they become overly soiled. DO NOT launder the
straps as they may become damaged or weakened. Please contact Baby Trend
customer service to order replacement harness straps.
DO NOT
use lubricants of any kind on any of the components of the Safety
Seat and Base, including the buckle and LATCH system.
The seat pad may be washed as follows:
1. Remove the harness shoulder straps from the Safety Seat as instructed in the
section Adjustment of the Shoulder Straps.
2. For the 5-point harness, unthread the shoulder strap from the Harness-tie and
Buckle Tongues, leaving the Buckle Tongues in the Buckle. Be sure to note
how they are threaded to assist in reassembling.
3. For the Adjustable Back Safety Seat, carefully remove the headrest fabric then
adjust the Adjustable Back to its lowest position. Carefully remove the seat
fabric. For the Fixed Back Safety Seat, carefully remove the seat fabric. For
5-point harness models, do not unthread the lower portion of the harness from
the Safety Seat.
DO NOT use the Safety Seat Without the Seat Pad.
4. For care and maintenance see fabric tag.
5. Reinstall seat pad on Safety Seat when dry being careful to reassemble
the shoulder straps at the appropriate height as described in section
Adjustment of the Shoulder Straps
.
• If seat angle adjuster feature does not adjust
enough to provide the proper angle of recline,
place a rolled towel, or car seat noodle, under
the base at the foot end to achieve the correct
position.
See Figure 52-1.
15.4.2)
Safety Seat without Base:
Check that the Safety Seat is level side to side
on the vehicle seat. Check the level indicator
as shown in figure 50-1.
• If the Seat Angle Indicator shows NO red, the
seat is installed at the proper level of recline.
• If the Seat Angle Indicator shows
ANY red
,
the Safety Seat is either
too upright or too
reclined
. If the Safety Seat is too reclined
adjust the Safety Seat as shown in figure 52-2
until the level indicator shows NO red. If the
Safety Seat is too upright, place a tightly rolled
towel, or car seat noodle, under the foot end of
the Safety Seat until the level indicator shows
NO red.
See Figure 52-3.
Re-tighten the
vehicle seat belt as instructed in section
Securing the Safety Seat or Base in the Vehicle.
Final Safety Checks
Fig. 52-1
Fig. 52-2
Fig. 52-3
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