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IF THE CAR IS FITTED WITH CHILD
RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE POINT
Locate the anchorage point behind the
rear seating position. (consult the car
owners handbook for the location of the
anchorage point). 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 in Fig.1.
CAUTION: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN ANCHOR
BOLT. OVERTIGHTENING MAY FRACTURE
OR BREAK BOLT. MAXIMUM TORQUE IS 20
N.M.
(14.75 ft.lb.)
Note: Minimum of five full turns of anchor
bolt is required before tightening force is
applied.
IF THE CAR IS NOT FITTED WITH CHILD
RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE POINTS
For Sedans only - Drill 9mm diameter hole
in the parcel shelf on the centre line of the
seating position as shown in Fig.3. Before
drilling the hole, check the underside for
accessibility. Install the anchor bolt as shown
in Fig.2.
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.
CAR INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES
Available from major child restraint retailers.
EXTRA ANCHOR KITS:
Available for using the restraint in additional cars.
Safe-n-Sound part no: 0038
EXTENSION STRAPS: May be required for cars without a fixed parcel shelf.
Safe-n-Sound part no: 0035 (length 300mm) or 0036 (length 600mm)
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.
UPPER ANCHORAGE FITTING
Attachment Bolt
Lock washer
Anchor fitting
Spacer(s) if
required
Vehicle metal
structure
Vehicle
trim
Fig.1.
Attachment Bolt
Anchor fitting
Spacer(s) if
required
Vehicle metal
structure
Reinforcing
washer (cone
downwards)
Lock washer
Secure nut
UPPER ANCHORAGE
FITTINGS FOR SEDANS ONLY
Vehicle
trim
Fig.2.
ONLY USE A 5/16 UNC GRADE 5 BOLT. IF THE
BOLT IS NOT THE CORRECT LENGTH THE CAR
MANUFACTURER’S HAND BOOK CAN
PROVIDE ADVICE ON THE CORRECT LENGTH
BOLT.
Note: Marking on
the top of a Grade 5
Bolt.
Centre line of
seating position
Fig.3.
Front of Vehicle
Front of Vehicle
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.
200mm
min
PRE-INSTALLATION OF
ANCHOR FITTING
PRE-INSTALLATION OF
ANCHOR FITTING
