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HOW TO INSTALL
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ACCESSORIES (if fitted)
WARNING
NEVER USE ANY SEAT COVERS OR ACCESSORIES THAT CAUSE THE SHOULDER HARNESS
STRAPS TO WIDEN SIDEWAYS WHEN FITTED, AS THE HARNESS WILL NOT RESTRAIN THE
CHILD CORRECTLY.
The following instructions apply to accessories that may be supplied with this restraint at point of
purchase. If not, a variety of accessories are available from various retailers of
Safe-n-Sound
products.
HEAD REST
(IF FITTED)
SHOULDER PADS
(IF FITTED)
CROTCH PAD
(IF FITTED)
The Head Rest is designed to snugly support the
child for extra comfort.
If fitting Head Rest for child use, fit straps
through Upper Shoulder Strap Slots and over the
top of the restraint as shown right. Slide Head
Rest up or down to rest above the shoulder strap
slots being used.
Shoulder Pads are designed to provide extra
comfort for child and are easily fitted to the
shoulder harness straps.
The Crotch Pad is designed to provide
extra comfort for child and is fitted
to the restraint as follows:
Feed Crotch Buckle through the
slot in crotch pad as shown.
Head Rest straps should be over the
top of the Restraint and through top slots.
Head Rest
straps
Shoulder Pads
Crotch
Buckle Pad
Shoulder
Strap Slots
ANCHOR FITTING:
If the car is fitted with child restraint anchorage point...
Locate the anchorage point behind the rear seating position
to be used. Consult the car owners handbook for the
location of the anchorage points.The anchorage point should
be directly behind and central to the restraint. Remove
thread plug from the parcel shelf, floor/roof, etc. and install
anchor bolt and fitting as shown right, ensuring correct
direction of anchor fitting as previously illustrated. The
spacers provided may need to be used for vehicles with
recessed anchorage points.
CAUTION: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE ATTACHMENT BOLT
MAXIMUM TORQUE 20 N.m.
Anchor bolt
Lock washer
Anchor fitting
Spacers (if required)
Trim
Metal
panel
Securing nut
Lock washer
Anchor bolt
Anchor fitting
Spacers (if required)
Reinforcing washer
Trim
Metal
panel
Centre line of
seating position
200 mm
min.
Drill 9 mm
diameter hole.
Do not drill
through fuel
lines, fuel tanks,
electrical wiring
or radio speakers.
If the car is not fitted with child restraint anchorage points...
For Sedans only
- Drill 9mm diameter hole in the parcel shelf on the
centreline of the seating position as shown right.
Before drilling the hole, check the underside
for accessibility.
Install the anchor bolt as shown below right
ensuring the correct direction as shown on
page 4. Make sure to use the reinforcing
washer and lock washer on the underside
of the panel.
For vehicles other than Sedans
- In
Australia, consult your nearest
child restraint fitting station or
traffic authority for vehicle
inspection to find the best, correct
position for the placement of the anchorage
point, and for the correct attachment bolt
length and use of spacers. In New Zealand, consult the agent for the vehicle.
WARNING: Child restraints must not be attached to
unsound metal or to wood, or synthetic structures.
When drilling 9 mm hole do not drill through fuel lines, fuel
tanks, electrical wiring, or radio speakers. Webbing straps
must be protected from sharp corners and edges. The
anchor fitting must be used only as described above. It
must not be hooked onto any other object.
Note to Queensland purchasers:
The installation of
anchorage points
must be approved
by authorised officers
appointed by Queensland Transport. Authorised officers
can be sourced from all Queensland Transport Customer
Service and Queensland Ambulance Service Centres.
Front of vehicle
Front of vehicle
