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Your Spirit™ Adjustable Positioning System (APS)™ Child 
Restraint has been built to the highest standards of quality 
to ensure years of superior service. Please take the time to 
read this informative instruction guide and pay particular 
attention to the safety information provided.  
 

Your child’s safety is of the utmost importance, so we 
urge you to carefully and completely READ ALL the in-
structions.  

 
The proper use of a child restraint, combined with careful 
driving, can lower a child’s risk of injury or death in a crash. 
Please ensure that your child restraint is correctly installed 
by reading and following the instructions.  
 
If you require additional assistance, please call Columbia 
Medical Customer Service at 

(800) 454-6612

, or e-mail 

[email protected]

 

 

Thank you for choosing Columbia Medical.  

ATTENTION 

• 

Use this child restraint in the forward-facing position 
only. 

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The recommended location for this child restraint is in 
the rear center seat.  

• 

This child restraint must be used in forward facing vehi-
cle seats only. 

• 

Visit “www.safekidsworldwide.org” to find the nearest 
child restraint safety check point, or ask your local high-
way patrol office for assistance. 

IMPORTANT 

Содержание Spirit APS 2400

Страница 1: ...Special Health Care Needs Model 2400 WARNING Read ALL instructions before using this child restraint Failure to follow the warnings on the labels and in the instructions can result in death or serious injury to the user User Weight 25 130 lbs 11 3 59 kg User Height Less than 66 in less than 1 67 m ...

Страница 2: ...isk of injury or death in a crash Please ensure that your child restraint is correctly installed by reading and following the instructions If you require additional assistance please call Columbia Medical Customer Service at 800 454 6612 or e mail info columbiamedical com Thank you for choosing Columbia Medical ATTENTION Use this child restraint in the forward facing position only The recommended ...

Страница 3: ...ness Buckle 17 Checking Adjusting the Harness Height 17 Adjusting the Harness Fit 18 Adjusting the Chest Retainer Clip 19 Adjusting Padded Head Supports 19 Adjusting Seat Recline 19 Securing the User in the Child Restraint 20 Optional Accessories Swing Away Supports 21 Seat Depth Extender 22 Swing Away Abductor 22 Extensor Thrust Wedge 22 Buckle Guard 22 Memory Foam Padding 22 Care and Maintenance...

Страница 4: ...eath or serious injury can occur According to crash statistics children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat rather than in the front seat Regardless of seating position the Federal Government rec ommends that all children twelve or under ride in the rear seat Do not use this child restraint with vehicle seats that face to the side or rear or with vehicle seats with backs that can f...

Страница 5: ... of the child restraint If this is not the case then a top tether MUST be used Do not use the harness independently of the seat The harness as sembly is for use only with the Spirit APS Child Restraint Model 2400 Secure this child restraint even when it is not occupied in a crash an unsecured child restraint may injure vehicle occupants Never leave a child unattended in the vehicle even if they ar...

Страница 6: ...restraint and or vehicle seat belt can heat up if the vehicle is parked in the sun To avoid injury to the occupant always check that the metal parts are not too hot be fore putting the occupant in the seat We recommend covering the seat with a blanket or towel if you park your vehicle in the sun to help keep the metal parts from heating up Do not leave loose objects in the passenger compartment of...

Страница 7: ...ion for this child restraint is in the rear center seat This child restraint CANNOT be used in rear facing vehicle seats such as those in some vans or buses This child restraint CANNOT be used in side facing vehicle seats such as those in some vans and pick up trucks This child restraint CANNOT be used in flip down vehicle seats often referred to as jump seats NOTE According to research sponsored ...

Страница 8: ...ing Away Hip Supports optional accessories C Swing Away Trunk Supports optional accessories D Shoulder Harness Slots 6 on each side E Tension Adjuster F Chest Retainer Clip G Crotch Strap Slot 2 positions H Shoulder Belt Path as marked by labels B E F G H ...

Страница 9: ...houlder Harness Slot 6 on each side K Tether Slots 4 slots located underneath cover L Cover M Harness Metal Bracket N Insertion Holes for Recline Bar O 3 bar Metal Bracket Fastener for Harness Assembly P Lower Side Harness Vehicle Belt Slots L M N P O ...

Страница 10: ...Emergency Locking Retractor Allows the belt to be freely extended or rewound It locks only when the vehicle slows changes direction or stops suddenly ALR Automatic Locking Retractor Allows belt to be pulled in one motion until fastened then operates as a ratchet winding in slack preventing further extension until completely rewound In most belts you will hear a faint clicking sound that indicates ...

Страница 11: ... whatever length they have been pulled to after which they can only be reset by retracting the belt completely However a TOP TETHER STRAP MUST BE USED if the child restraint is installed with only a lap belt Lap belts with a locking latch plate This type of seat belt stays locked after the seat belt is tightened by pulling the free end However a TOP TETHER STRAP MUST BE USED if the child restraint...

Страница 12: ...the seat belt out through the other lower side vehicle belt slot 3 Insert the latch plate the male part of the seat belt buckle into the vehicle s seat belt buckle see right 3 When routing the vehicle s seat belt make sure that the shoulder belt lies within the Shoulder Belt Path as labeled on the upper right and left sides of the child restraint If not then you MUST tether see tether installation...

Страница 13: ...llow to properly support the child re straint If this is the case DO NOT INSTALL 3 Pull the seat belt out completely Then 1 insert the latch plate the male part of the seat belt buckle into the outer lower side vehicle belt slot and route the belt around the back of the child restraint 2 pull the seat belt out through the other lower side vehicle belt slot 3 insert the latch plate the male part of...

Страница 14: ...beyond the front edge of the vehicle seat not including use of the recline bar then the vehicle seat is too shallow to properly support the child re straint If this is the case DO NOT INSTALL 3 Pull the lap belt out completely Then 1 insert the latch plate the male part of the seat belt buckle into the outer lower side vehicle belt slot and route the belt around the back of the child restraint 2 p...

Страница 15: ...re 2002 a bolt in tether must be used Contact Columbia Medical cus tomer service for more information An incorrectly installed child restraint may come loose during a crash which could result in serious injury or death to the user The tether hooks must be attached to the tether anchor points designated as tether anchor points by the vehicle manufacturer The icon shown above is used by vehicle manu...

Страница 16: ...s shown on right then insert the bracket com pletely into the slot The tether strap will wrap over the top of the child restraint frame and down the back Reposition cover 2 After the child restraint has been installed using the vehicle s seat belts see pg 13 14 attach the tether hook s to the vehicle s tether anchor s The primary tether anchor to use will be located immediately behind the child re...

Страница 17: ...ser s shoulder If the height of the user s shoulder is above the harness it will be neces sary to adjust the harness height If the harness height is correct the child restraint can be used with no further adjustment Adjusting the Harness Height 1 Place the user in the child restraint and identify the closest harness slot at or above the user s shoulder Remove the user from the child restraint 2 Lo...

Страница 18: ...ll the way through including the cover Re position buckle strap to correct slot Reverse the process to reinstall ensuring the metal bracket is flat against the underside of the child restraint once finished 3 The shoulder straps can be independently adjusted by pressing the grey button on the tension adjuster see E on pg 8 then adding or removing slack in the webbing Note The tension adjuster shou...

Страница 19: ...ndard with adjustable soft padded head supports 1 Locate the plastic buckle and squeeze the top and bottom tabs then pull buckle apart 2 Adjust the height of the head support by inserting each end of the black strap into any of the unused harness slots that correspond to the vertical position of the user s head Snap buckle to close 3 To adjust the strap pull on loose end until desired fit is achie...

Страница 20: ... s shoulders 4 If the harness straps are not in the appropriate position move them according to the instructions provided in Adjusting the Harness Height page 17 5 Place the harness shoulder straps over each of the user s shoulders making sure that the straps are not twisted or binding on any object 6 Fasten the metal latch on each shoulder strap securely into the buckle 7 Fasten the plastic chest...

Страница 21: ... the fab ric flaps on each side of the child re straint 2 To mount the swing away arm onto the rail locate the slab nuts already inserted in the mounting rail 2 on each track Slide the arm into the de sired position making sure that the slab nuts are aligned with the open grooves on the latch mechanism A To lock the arm in position use an Allen wrench to screw the bolt with washer through the latc...

Страница 22: ... separately and easily installed Swing Away Abductor The swing away abductor is used to separate the knees to improve hip alignment and stabi lize seating posture Extensor Thrust Wedge Changes the seat to back angle by increasing the front height Buckle Guard Prevents a user from inadvertently releasing the harness Memory Foam Padding not pictured Provides an extra layer of support and comfort for...

Страница 23: ... clip and release the metal latches from the buckle 3 Remove harness completely by first locating the metal bracket se curing the top of the harness along the back side of the child re straint Pull it away to expose 3 to 4 inches 76 2 to 101 5 mm of the webbing 4 Turn the metal bracket so the short side will fit through the slot in the back of the child restraint and push it through the slot and t...

Страница 24: ...wing Away Hip Support Assembly with 2 x 4 2 x 4 brackets 2473 T Swing Away Trunk Support Assembly with 2 x 3 2 x 3 brackets 2472 T Swing Away Trunk Support Assembly with 2 x 2 2 x 3 brackets 2471 T Swing Away Trunk Support Assembly with 2 x 2 2 x 2 brackets 2481 Hip Support Pad Available in S M L Pad dimensions are S 3 x 6 M 4 x 8 L 4 x 12 2482 Trunk Support Pad Available in S M L Pad dimensions a...

Страница 25: ... registration card Please fill this card out and mail it NOW The card is already addressed and the postage is paid Please complete the following Name _____________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________ City ____________ State Province _______ Zip Postal Code _______ Country _____________________________________________________ E mail ...

Страница 26: ...26 For Notes by User ...

Страница 27: ...27 For Notes by User ...

Страница 28: ... defects in material and workmanship Our obli gation under this warranty is limited to repair or replace ment of any part or entire unit at our option for a period of one year from date of delivery to the original purchaser The warranty does not include cost of inconvenience prop erty damage misuse abuse crash or similar incidents The warranty will not apply if product has been tampered with or re...

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