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Gently pull up on the harness
8
straps to tighten lap section
of the harness which should
fit across the child’s upper
thighs.
Important checklist before
tightening the harness:
Check for proper harness
height (see pages 6 – 7).
Remove slack from around
the child’s upper thighs.
Remove slack between the HUGS
™
chest
pads and the buckle.
Slowly pull the adjuster strap until the
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harness is snug around the child (Fig. E).
The harness adjuster will click when the
harness is snug.
NOTE:
The Click & Safe
™
Snug Harness Indicator is
an audible aid to help determine when the harness
is within range of appropriate snugness. When
tightening the harness, this audible click provides
extra assurance that the harness is snug.
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.
You should not be able to pinch excess webbing at the shoulder
•
once the harness is properly secured.
If there is still slack in the harness, review the checklist and then pull
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the harness adjuster strap again until another click indicates a snug
harness.
Position the chest clip at the middle of the child’s chest, level with
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the child’s armpits (Fig. E).
Verify that the harness is not twisted and the child is properly
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secured.
I
MPORTANT:
Always pull on the harness after securing the child to
ensure the buckle tongues are secure in the harness buckle.
Buckling and Tightening the
Harness
Loosen the harness by lifting the harness
1
adjuster release lever located on the front
of the child seat while pulling both shoulder
straps forward (Fig. A).
Release the chest clip by squeezing the tabs
2
and sliding the pieces apart (Fig. B).
Unfasten the harness buckle by pressing the
3
release button and sliding the tongues out.
Move the harness straps to the side of the
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child seat.
Use the harness holders located on the
•
straps and both sides of the cover to aid in
holding the straps.
IMPORTANT:
Remove bulky coats and/or
jackets before putting the child in child seat.
Adjust the harness to fit the clothes the child is
wearing.
Place child in the child seat.
5
Position harness straps around the child and
6
fasten harness buckle (Fig. C) and chest clip
(Fig. D).
Proper connection of the harness buckle
•
is confirmed with an audible click after
inserting each buckle tongue.
If the buckle does not click after insertion
•
of each buckle tongue, the harness buckle
or adjuster area may be clogged with
food, drink or other debris that needs to
be removed. See page 39 for cleaning
instructions.
Slide the HUGS
7
™
chest pads down towards
the buckle.
Securing Your Child
Securing Your Child
D
B
C
A
Lift
Lever
Pull Harness
E
Pull the harness adjuster away
from the child seat to tighten.
Do not pull sideways.
