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Содержание COMPANION

Страница 1: ...Companion User Guide ...

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Страница 3: ...18 Vehicle Seating Positions 19 Base Installation 20 25 LATCH Installation 20 21 Lap Shoulder Belt Installation 22 23 Lap Belt Installation 24 25 Recline Adjustment 13 Attaching Restraint to Base 13 Removing Restraint from Base 13 Installation without Base 26 28 Lap Shoulder Belt Installation 26 27 Lap Belt Installation 28 Installation in Aircraft 29 Care and Maintenance 30 33 Warranty 34 This pro...

Страница 4: ...888 4BRITAX Secure this child restraint with the vehicle s child restraint LATCH anchorage system if available or with a vehicle belt Follow all instructions labeled on the child restraint and in these written instructions According to accident statistics the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends that parents select the rear seat as the safest location for a properly installed ...

Страница 5: ...stand the correct ways to use this child restraint in a vehicle This child restraint must not be used in boats or other non certified applications NEVER leave child unattended NEVER place carrier on beds sofas or other soft surfaces Infant carrier can roll over on soft surfaces and suffocate the child NEVER use in or on strollers unless approved by Britax NEVER install forward facing in a vehicle ...

Страница 6: ...Store the child restraint in a safe place when it is not being used for an extended period of time Do not place heavy objects on top of it Stop use of a child restraint that is older than six years or has been in a severe crash to prevent injury due to deterioration or hidden damage Do not leave children alone in a vehicle even for a short time Do not except as described in this booklet attempt to...

Страница 7: ...ss email address if available and the restraint s model number and manufacturing date to Britax Child Safety Inc 13501 South Ridge Drive Charlotte NC 28273 or call 1 888 4BRITAX or register online at www BritaxUSA com registration For recall information 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 WARNING DO NOT place a child res...

Страница 8: ...py Handle Head Pad Handle Release Button Harness Slots Comfort Pads Chest Clip Harness 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Buckle Belly Pad Perma Book under cover Harness Adjuster Lever under button hole slot Harness Adjuster Strap Restraint Belt Guides 9 10 11 12 13 14 ...

Страница 9: ...5 Features 7 Release Handle Base Belt Guides Lock off Anti Rebound Bar Attachment Clips Recline Adjustment Knob Harness Yoke LATCH Connector Storage Ring 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 LATCH Connector LATCH Harness Adjuster Serial Number 23 24 25 ...

Страница 10: ...storage ring Attachment Attach each LATCH connector to storage ring on front of base then remove slack Fig A Adjustable Canopy To raise pull canopy at top of canopy arch toward foot of restraint To collapse push canopy at top of canopy arch Fig B Using the Restraint A B 8 ...

Страница 11: ...le release buttons Fig C while rotating handle into position Adjust the handle to one of the following three positions Carrying In Stroller Position Optional In Stroller Position or In Vehicle Stationary Position Fig D Using the Restraint C D 9 ...

Страница 12: ...y clean the buckle to ensure proper operation See section Cleaning the Buckle on page 33 Re Routing Buckle Position Your infant carrier has been assembled with the buckle strap in the inner position for infants weighing less than 11 lbs 5 kg Once your child reaches 11 lbs 5 kg re route the buckle position to the outer position for the remainder of use with that child Figure C shows both harness bu...

Страница 13: ...raint Fig F Continue to push retainer back through the slot in the cover Replace Buckle Turn the retainer so that the short side will go down through the desired cover slot and the slot in the restraint shell to the bottom side of the restraint Fig G From the back side of the restraint turn retainer so that the short side will go up through the other slot in the restraint shell do not insert throu...

Страница 14: ...sired width Fig A To deflate Press release valve indicated with label on head pad to deflate head pad to desired width Chest Clip Securing the Chest Clip Secure the chest clip by sliding the harness into the slot on the right side of the chest clip Fig B IMPORTANT The correct height for the chest clip is at the center of the chest level with the armpits Fig C Releasing the Chest Clip Release the c...

Страница 15: ...orrectly reclined the red line on base will be parallel to level ground If there is a problem stabilizing the base place a rolled towel in the crease of the vehicle seat to help level the base D E F WARNING Only raise base as described above Do not raise the base off of the front edge of vehicle seat doing so will reduce the protection for your child WARNING Neverattachrestraint to base unless the...

Страница 16: ...uld be located in the nearest slot at or below the child s shoulder If harness height is correct continue using child restraint without adjustment If harness height requires adjustment refer to Harness Height Adjustment on page 15 1 2 3 14 Using the Restraint Weight Range Rear Facing ONLY 4 22 lbs 2 10 kg Maximum Height The child is too tall when the top of the head is less than one inch from top ...

Страница 17: ...through proper slots in head pad Use bottom slots in head pad when using with bottom slots in shell Use top slots in head pad when using with middle or top slots in shell Thread the harness straps through slots in shell at the new height toward the bottom of the restraint Fig C Reattach harness straps to the yoke Fig B Pull harness adjuster strap to tighten the harness Verify that all straps are t...

Страница 18: ...Move the harness straps to the sides of the restraint Place child in the restraint Position the harness straps around the child and fasten the child restraint buckle Fig D and secure chest clip Fig E Proper connection of the buckle is confirmed with a positive click after inserting the second buckle tongue Gently pull up on the harness straps to tighten the lap section of the harness which should ...

Страница 19: ...t level with the child s armpits Verify that harness is not twisted and child is properly secured Make sure that harness height and buckle position is correct Refer to Checking Harness Height on page 14 for instructions IMPORTANT Always pull on the harness after securing the child to make sure the buckle and harness are locked If not the buckle or adjuster area may be clogged with food drink or ob...

Страница 20: ...ve separate retractors for the shoulder section and the lap section 2 point Emergency Locking Retractor ELR vehicle belts with use of base 2 point Emergency Locking Retractor ELR vehicle belts without the use of a belt shortening clip when installing without base The owner s manual for your vehicle will have information on the types of vehicle belts in your vehicle If your belt type is listed abov...

Страница 21: ...is child restraint Side facing or rear facing seats CANNOT be used DO NOT place a child restraint rear facing in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger air bag unless the air bag is turned off DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur The back seat is the safest place for children under 12 ...

Страница 22: ...cle seat with the anti rebound bar facing you Verify that the LATCH harness is not twisted then attach the closest connector to the seatback to the farthest LATCH anchor in desired seating position Fig C A positive click confirms attachment Rotate base into rear facing position with anti rebound bar against vehicle seat back Verify that the LATCH harness is not twisted then attach the other connec...

Страница 23: ... stable when it moves less than 1 inch front to back or side to side Base Removal Loosen the LATCH straps then release each LATCH connector from the LATCH anchor by pressing the release button on the LATCH connector When not in use always store the LATCH connectors on storage ring at front of base 9 10 11 12 If there is a problem achieving the proper recline angle collapse the recline adjuster and...

Страница 24: ...ortion of vehicle seat belt together route under both belt guides Fig C Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted then buckle Fig D Adjust recline by turning knob on front of base until correct angle is achieved When correctly reclined the red line on base will be level with the ground If there is a problem achieving the proper recline angle collapse the recline adjuster and place a rolled towel...

Страница 25: ...n the lock off plate Fig F Lock off is properly secured when tabs are flat against lock off plate Check recline angle If adjustment is necessary remove seat belt adjust recline angle repeat entire process from step 3 Verify that vehicle belt is tight and that the base is stable Base is stable when it moves less than 1 inch front to back or side to side Base Removal Remove child restraint from base...

Страница 26: ...ase will be level with the ground If there is a problem achieving the proper recline angle collapse the recline adjuster and place a rolled towel or pool noodle in the crease of the vehicle seat to help level the base 1 2 3 4 5 6 Lap Belt Installation Figure A illustrates a typical rear facing lap belt installation with the restraint attached If attached remove restraint before installing base Whe...

Страница 27: ...essary remove seat belt adjust recline angle repeat entire process from step 3 Verify that vehicle belt is tight and that the base is stable Base is stable when it moves less than 1 inch front to back or side to side Base Removal Remove child restraint from base open lock off unbuckle vehicle belt and remove vehicle belt from belt guides 7 8 9 10 Base Installation 25 E D WARNING Only raise base as...

Страница 28: ... lap shoulder belt installation of restraint only Check your vehicle owner s manual to determine how you can lock your vehicle belt system as instructed by your vehicle operator s manual 26 Installation Without Base A B WARNING Do not install this restraint using an Emergency Locking retractor ELR vehicle belt unless a locking clip is used Refer to the vehicle owner s manual for instructions on co...

Страница 29: ...ess than 1 inch front to back or side to side 6 7 8 9 Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted then buckle Fig C When correctly reclined the red line on restraint will be level with the ground If there is a problem achieving the proper recline angle collapse the recline adjuster and place a rolled towel or pool noodle in the crease of the vehicle seat to help level the base 4 Installation Witho...

Страница 30: ...ar facing lap belt installation of restraint only Check your vehicle owner s manual to determine how you can lock your vehicle belt system as instructed by your vehicle operator s manual 28 Installation Without Base A WARNING Do not install this restraint using an Emergency Locking retractor ELR vehicle belt unless a belt shortening clip is used Refer to the vehicle owner s manual for instructions...

Страница 31: ...the plane Contact the airline about their policy prior to traveling Place the restraint next to a window to avoid blocking the aisle If the aircraft lap belt is too short ask the flight attendant for a Belt Extender To Install in Aircraft Place the restraint without base rear facing on the aircraft seat Fully extend aircraft lap belt Route aircraft belt under each belt guide Verify that the seat b...

Страница 32: ...he buckle slots are visible Locate metal retainer attached to the opposite end of the buckle strap from the buckle on the top side of the restraint Pull retainer up to loosen Turn the retainer so that the short side will go down through the slot in the restraint shell to the bottom side of the restraint From the bottom of the restraint turn the retainer so the short side will go up through the slo...

Страница 33: ... WASH COVER ONLY using cold water and mild soap LINE DRY to prevent cover from shrinking DO NOT Bleach machine wash machine dry iron or disassemble head pad insert Cleaning the Shell Harness BRUSH AWAY LOOSE DEBRIS using a soft bristled brush SPONGE CLEAN using warm water and mild soap TOWEL DRY DO NOT Use solvents abrasive cleaners or bleach Do not machine wash machine dry or disassemble the harn...

Страница 34: ...l With restraint removed from the base pull cover and foam back so that the buckle slots are visible Locate metal buckle strap retainer on the top side of the restraint Pull retainer up to loosen Turn the retainer so that the short side will go down through the slot in the restraint shell to the bottom side of the restraint From the bottom of the restraint turn the retainer so the short side will ...

Страница 35: ...traint until tight then verify that the strap is not twisted and the release button is facing outward Replace cover Cleaning the Buckle If a child eats and drinks while in the restraint the buckle may need to be periodically checked and cleaned of any accumulated debris or dried liquids THOROUGHLY RINSE using warm water Fig B TEST THE BUCKLE by fastening and unfastening until a positive click is h...

Страница 36: ...f non Britax Child Safety Inc covers inserts toys accessories or tightening devices is not approved by Britax Their use could cause this restraint to fail Federal Safety Standards or perform worse in a crash Their use automatically voids the Britax warranty LIMITATION OF DAMAGES The warranty and remedies as set forth above are exclusive and in lieu of all others oral or written express or implied ...

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