Britax Advantage
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1. 5 Pressto open the lock off Fig D Forward Fading Lap Belt Installation 1 Place the child seat facing for ward on the vehicle seat NOTE Although the child seat has two forward facing lock offs you will only need to use one Always use the lock off that is farthest away from where the seat belt is 2 Pees INE Seat Del Manuel both buckled C sde dots 6 Pull the shoulder portion of the This is a typical lap seat belt yeas agers panies seat belt tightly through the lock A configuration Fab ae peer off to remove slack Fig E g B 4 Before continuing make sure that 7 Hold the shoulder belt tight then 4 rotate the lock off toward the child asta sane Tari lap seat until it dicks in place Fig F POSTO NNY JAAS I a IMPORTANT Lock off is not engaged and vehicle belt is not secured until a dick is heard when dosing the lock off 8 Verify that the seat belt is tight and the child seat is secure See Checking Buckle Position on Page 24 Removal To remove the child seat simply unfasten the seat belt and reverse the above directions 5 Press child seat into vehicle seat while removing slack from the lap portion of the seat belt Fig D 6 Verify that the seat belt is tight and the child seat is secure See Checking Buckle Position on Page 24 Removal To remove the child seat unfasten the seat belt and reverse the above directions Installation Rear Fa2. Installation In Aircraft This child seat is certified for use on aircraft Most airlines in the U S and Canada will allow you to use a child seat if it is labeled as an approved child restraint for airline use and fits properly on the plane Contact your airline about their policy prior to travelling e Use your child seat only on forward facing aircraft seats e Place the child seat next to a window to avoid blocking the aide e If the aircraft lap belt is too short ask the flight attendant for a belt extender Forward Facing Installation Install your child seat forward facing in an aircraft according to pages 13 14 Rear Facing Installation Install your child seat rear facing in an aircraft according to pages 17 18 NEVER ATTACH A FORWARD FACING TETHER TO A LOCATION THAT IS NOT RECOMMENDED BY YOUR VEHICLE MANUFAC TURER OR TO A LOCATION THAT YOU BELIEVE IS INCORRECT OR NOT STRONG ENOUGH IF THE TETHER ANCHOR COMES LOOSE IN A CRASH THE METAL HOOK CAN INJURE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS e Britax recommends that the tether be used at all times Using the tether will improve the stability of your child restraint and reduce the risk of injury e If your vehide does not currently have a tether anchor attachment refer to your vehide owners manual or contact your vehicle manufacturer for assistance e If a tether anchorage is not available you should NOT modify your vehicle without advice from your vehicle manufacturer Forward Faci
3. for a properly DO NOT place any child restraint in the front seat of a installed child restraint However the actual dimensions vehicle with a passenger air bag unless the air bag is of the vehicle seat and the details of the safety belts tumed off DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur The used to anchor the child restraint differ from vehicle to back seat is the safest place for children under 12 vehicle Please study the section on Vehide Seat Belts in this booklet for the safety assurance of your child If in doubt about installing your child restraint consult your vehicle owners manual e Owners of vehicles with air bags should refer to their owners manual for child restraint installation instruc tions e Britax recommends that all child restraints be installed e Secure this child restraint with the vehicle belts even in the rear seat when it is not occupied In a crash an unsecured child restraint may injure vehicle occupants e Install this child seat only in vehicle seats which face for ward Do not install this seat on vehicle seats facing side ways or backwards 1 2 3 4 5 6 Hamess Adjuster Strap 7 Hamess Release Button 8 Redine Handle 9 Rear Facing Lock off 10 Adjuster Knob 11 Forward Facing Lock off 12 Forward Facing Belt Slot 13 Base 14 Cover 15 Versa Tether Pouch 16 Versa Tether 17 Hamess Slots 18 Lap Belt Positioning Guide 19 Seat Belt Guard Advantage Only Ve
4. location for the tether to be anchored Use a b or c whichever provides a more stable and secure mount ing Check your vehicle owners manual or contact your vehicle s manufacturer for proper tether attachment anchorages WARNING DO NOT Hook the Versa Tether to the bottom of a vehicle seat adjuster 6 After you locate the tether tighten by pulling the strap in your Versa Tether as shown above Your child seat should be secure Versa Tether 7 Verify that there is tension in the tether strap and that child seat is properly secured IMPORTANT The proper seat angle is the angle where your child rests comfortably back but never more than 45 degrees from verti cal Releasing the Versa Tether To release the Versa Tether lift the adjuster tab on the tether strap then pull to loosen Unhook the tether from tether anchor point to release child seat Using the Tether Connector Strap rear facing only Sometimes it is not possible to find a location to properly anchor the tether or the structural part of the seat is too large for the hook Use the tether connector strap to assist in connecting to an anchor point 1 Locate a seat frame bar vehicle seat leg or a fixed vehicle seat belt anchor that is bolted to the floor which the strap can be wrapped around 2 Loop the strap around the metal anchor then take the metal d ring and lace it through the hole on the other side of the strap 3 Pull the metal d ring all
5. Britax Pag Roundabout dvantage User Guide Introduction 6 6 Important Notes 2 0 00 eee Safety Information 0 00 00 eee eee Child Seat Features 0 0 0 0 cee ee Vehicle Safety BeltS 00 0000 c eee eee Vehicle Seating Positions 0000 Installation Forward Facing Installation Rear Facing 0 00000 Installation In Aircraft 0 0000000 Versa Teher cise 8 oda oiia A weak Gard Re Rowe Checking Buckle Position 000005 Recline Adjustment 0 0 0 0 0000 cee eee Using the Buckle 2 0 0 0 eee eee Using the Chest Clip 0 00000 ae Securing Your Child 000002 Checking Harness Height 0 Adjusting Hamess Height 05 Care and Maintenance 000 eee Warranty Information 0 00002 eae Registration Information These products and their components are subject to change without notice Britax is a registered trademark of Britax Excelsior Andover U K 2000 2002 Britax Child Safety Inc All rights reserved User Guide Printed in U S A Introduction This instruction booklet covers two Britax child seats Refer to the labeling on your child seat to identify which model you have The Roundabout and Advantage are designed for use only by children who weigh between 5 and 30 pounds 2 3 and 13 6kg when used rear facing and between 20 and 40
6. Fig B 3 Pull straps through the shell and cover to the front of the seat 4 Thread the hamess straps through the appropriate hamess height slots Fig C 5 Reattach hamess straps to the yoke Fig B 6 Pull harness adjuster strap to tighten the harness 7 Verify that all straps are thread ed at the same height and are not twisted Hamess Height Adjustment Advantage Only NOTE For Roundabout hamess height adjustment see page 29 e To raise the shoulder straps tum adjuster knob away from child e To lower the shoulder straps tum adjuster knob toward child 1 Loosen the hamess by pushing the hamess release button while pulling the shoulder straps forward as far as possible 2 Unhook the shoulder straps from the yoke on the rear of child seat 3 Pull straps through the shell and cover to the front of the seat 4 Remove the buckle and belly pad see page 31 5 Gently remove the upper portion of the cover Be careful not to damage the energy absorbing foam 6 Pull the hamess straps buckle tongues and chest clip through the dots in the cover 7 Advantage only remove the headrest cover from the headrest 8 Gently remove the entire cover from the seat Refitting the Cover To refit the cover reverse Cover Removal directions Make sure that the shoulder straps are threaded through the chest clips and that the hamess is not twist ed Buckle Removal 1 Fully recline the child se
7. at 2 Locate the metal buckle strap retainer on bottom of the seat 3 Pull retainer away from child seat to loosen 4 Tum the retainer so that the short side will go through the slot in the seat shell Fig C 5 Push the retainer through slots in the shell and cover to the front of the seat Rethreading the Buckle 1 Locate the necessary buckle slot 2 Tum the buckle retainer so that the short side will go through the slot in the cover and seat shell Fig C 3 Pull buckle away from seat until tight then verify that the strap is not twisted and the release button is facing outward Cleaning the Cover Cleaning the Budde HAND WASH using cold water and mild soap THOROUGHLY RINSE using LINE DRY to prevent cover from shrinking warm water Fig C DO NOT SOAK using warm water to loosen hardened liquid or e Use bleach food e Machine wash TEST the buckle by fastening e Machine dry and unfastening until you Cleaning the Shell hear a postive click after inserting the second buckle SPONGE CLEAN using wam water and mild soap tongue Fig D If click is not TOWEL DRY heard continue to dean DO NOT TOWEL DRY e Use abrasive cleaners DO NOT e Use solvents detergents or abrasive cleaners e Lubricate e Remove the hamess adjuster strap e Use solvents Cleaning the Hamess e Use soap or household detergents SPONGE CLEAN using warm water and mild soap TOWEL DRY DO NOT e Use bleach e Machine dry e Use solven
8. est clip by squeezing the middle tab then pulling the two pieces apart Using the Chest Clip IMPORTANT The correct height for the ches clip is at the middle of the chest level to the armpit Always make sure that the hamess is tight before each use or after any adjustments Securing Your Child Securing Your Child Once the child seat has been 7 Gently pull up on the hames installed in the vehide follow straps to tighten the lap section of these instructions to secure your the hamess which should fit low child in the child seat on your child s body Fig D 1 Loosen the hamess by pushing the adjuster lever located in front of the seat then pull the shoulder straps forward Fig A 2 Unfasten the chest clip by 8 Slowly pull the adjuster strap to tighten the hames around the child Fig E IMPORTANT Hamess should have a comfortable but SNUG fit squeezing the middle tab Fig around the child A snug fit allows B you to place two fingers between 3 Unfasten the buckle by pressing your child s body and the hamess down on the middle button Fig C 9 Fasten the chest clip by connect 4 Move the hamess straps to the lt M gt ing the two halves together TE side of the seat Use the hook and A IMPORTANT The correct height loop fastener located on the straps 1 for the chest clip is at the middle of and side of the cover to aid in hold the chest level with the child s ing the
9. hide Safety Belts IMPORTANT Some vehides have no seating positions which are compatible with this child seat or any other child seat If in doubt con tact your vehicle manufacturer for assistance The following types of vehide seat belts are not compatible with this child seat X Front seat belts with top or bottom anchorage points in the door X Motor driven automatic seat belts X Three point belts that have separate retractors for the shoulder section and the lap section X Nor locking ELR two point seat belts The owner s manual for your vehide will have information on the types of seat belts in your vehide If you have belts of the above listed types select another seating position This child seat will work with rear seat three point seat belts with a sliding latch plate and with rear seat three point seat belts that are specifically marked as appropriate for child seats The middle rear seat of most vehicles has a lap belt which most often will work This child seat can fit securely in most vehicles using the existing seat belts However some types of vehicle designs prevent a secure fit of the child seat due to the postion of the seat belt lower anchorage points Vehicle Safety Use this simple guide to check your seat belts and determine the safest position for your child seat Use the gray shaded area on the sde of this page to determine the best position for the child seat Hold the page against
10. ng Rear Fadng K Lap Shoulder Belt Installation 1 Place the child seat rear facing and fully reclined on the vehide seat 2 Tighten hamess Fig A 3 Pull the vehide belt out then hold the lap and shoulder sections togeth er Keep the sections together as you pass the seat belt through the closest rear facing belt slot Fig B NOTE The seat belt can be rout ed over or under restraint s cover 4 Route belt behind under the buckle strap then through the second rear facing belt slot Fig B 5 Fasten the seat belt then verify that the seat belt is not twisted Fig C 6 Press child seat into vehicle seat while removing slack from the lap portion of the seat belt 7 Maintain pressure on child seat then tighten shoulder portion of seat belt Fig D 8 Position both sections of seat belt through the open lock off then close lock off arm Lock off is properly closed when a positive dick is heard Fig E IMPORTANT Never bend the plastic lock off arm up or down it will break off NOTE Although the child seat has two rear facing lod lt offs you will only need to use one Always use the lock off that is dosest to the seat belt buckle 9 Verify that the seat belt is tight and the child seat is secure Removal To remove the child seat unfasten the seat belt and reverse the above directions Rear Fading Lap Belt Installation 1 Place the child seat rear facing and fully redined on the
11. ng Versa Tether 1 Once your child seat is in a secure seat belted position facing for ward locate the tether and remove from pouch 2 Lift the adjuster tab on the tether strap out then pull to fully extend tether 3 Locate the tether anchor in your vehicle Use a tether anchor in location a or b in the illustration on page 21 IMPORTANT If in doubt about your tether anchorage point or if your vehicle is not equipped with a tether anchorage point check your vehi de owner s manual or contact your vehicle manufacturer for assis tance 4 Hook the tether to the tether anchor point then pull on the teth er belt to remove any slack 5 Verify that there is tension in the tether strap and that child seat is properly secured Releasing the Versa Tether To release the Versa Tether lift the adjuster tab on the tether strap then pull to loosen Unhook the tether from tether anchor point to release child seat Versa Tether Rear Facing Versa Tether 1 Once your child seat is in a secure seat belted position facing rear ward locate the tether and remove from pouch 2 Lift the adjuster tab on the tether strap out then pull to fully extend tether 3 Locate the hook on the strap The hook latch can be opened and dosed by pressing your thumb against the latch 4 Place the restraint in the selected vehicle seating position Follow the section Installation Rear Facing on pages 15 18 5 Locate an acceptable
12. of the child seat or change the way its harness or your vehicle seat belts are used e DO NOT leave loose objects e g books bags etc in the back of your vehicle In the event of a sudden stop loose objects will keep moving potentially causing serious injuries e DO NOT leave folding vehicle seats unlatched In the event of a sudden stop a loose seat back could prevent the child restraint from protecting your child as well as it should e DO NOT allow children to play with the child seat e DO NOT use anything to raise the restraint off the vehicle seat In an accident it could slide and be unable to protect your child as well as it should e FAILURE TO FOLLOW EACH OF THE FOLLOWING e The primary protection for occupants of a vehicle in a INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN YOUR CHILD STRIK collision is the body of the vehicle itself and a child ING THE VEHICLE S INTERIOR DURING A SUDDEN restraint will not protect a child when the vehicle is seri STOP OR CRASH SECURE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT oudy impacted However correctly installed this WITH A VEHICLE BELT AS SPECIFIED IN THIS USER restraint will substantially improve the chances for sur GUIDE vival in most accidents M ake sure that you fully under ea P stand the correct way to use this child restraint in your e According to accident statistics the National Highway vehide Traffic Safety Administration recommends that parents select the rear seat as the safest location
13. pounds 9 and 18kg when used forward facing These child restraint systems conform to all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards Both models are certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft as specified in this user guide The Roundabout and Advantage are not to be used in the home in boats or other non certified applications Read and understand this information booklet before using this product It is recommended that you store this booklet in the pouch provided on the rear of the restraint for further use and that you consult it often to ensure that you are using the restraint cor rectly e Verify that the child seat is secure and that the hamess is propery adjusted around your child each time you use the child seat e Adjust the hamess to fit the clothes your child is wearing The fitting for a child in winter clothes will differ from a child in summer clothes e Cover the child seat if your vehicle is parked in direct sunlight Parts of the child seat can become hot to the touch in sunny weather e Store the child seat in a safe place when it is not being used Avoid placing heavy objects on top of it e Discontinue use of a child seat that is older than six years or has been in a severe crash This ensures that no deterioration or hidden damage has occurred e DO NOT leave children alone in a vehicle even for a short time e DO NOT except as described in this booklet attempt to disas semble any part
14. sing out of the use or inability to use this product LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTIES AND OTHER WARRANTY TERMS AND STATE LAWS Any implied warranties induding implied warranties of mer chantability and fitness for a particular purpose shall be limited to the duration and terms of the express written warranty Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state Neither Britax nor the retailer selling this product authorizes any person to create for it any other warranty obligation or liability in connection with this product Registration Information Rill out the registration card and mail it in today Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall Send your name address 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 For recall information call the U S Government s Auto Safety Hotline at 1 800 424 9393 202 366 0123 in DC area Britax Child Safety Inc oe B r it ax 13501 South Ridge Drive eel Charlotte NC 28273 USA Tel 704 409 1700 www BritaxUSA com R1 03 02 P201200
15. straps B armpit 5 Place child in the child seat 10 Verify that hamess is not twisted and child is properly secured Fig F 11 See Checking Hamess Height on page 28 6 Position the hamess straps around the child and fasten the child seat buckle Fig C Proper connection is confirmed with a postive click after inserting the sec ond buckle tongue y RC k ick Checking Hamess Height To Check Hamess Height 1 Place child in child seat then secure hamess see pages xx xx 2 Observe where the shoulder hamess is positioned on your child Rear Facing Strap Height Harness Straps should be located at or below the child s shoulder Forward Facing Strap Height Hamess Straps should be located at or above the child s shoulder 4 If hamess height is okay continue using child seat without adjust ment If hamess height requires adjustment refer to Adjusting Harmess Height on page 29 or 30 NOTE Once the top slots become necessary your child may contin ue to use the seat until the center of the ears become level with the top of the seat shell or weight exceeds 40 pounds 18 kg Hamess Height Adjustment Roundabout Only NOTE For Advantage hamess height adjustment see page 30 1 Loosen the hamess by pushing the hamess release button while pulling the shoulder straps for ward as far as possible Fig A 2 From the rear of the child seat unhook the shoulder harness from the yoke
16. the way through until strap is tight around the tether anchor 4 Attach the tether hook to the strap or d ring Checking Buckle Position WARNING The position of the vehicle seat belt buckle can affect the stability of your child seat In an accident an improperly positioned buckle could come loose and your child would be unprotected If the buckle lies near the position marked as wrong X when the vehicle belt is tight ened then try fitting your child seat in another seating position in your vehicle If it is not possible to achieve the correct position y for the buckle then another seating position MUST be used IMPORTANT Check that your child seat is secure before each trip This child seat can be used in either awake or deeping postion Pull the recline handle then slide the seat shell into the desired position Let go of the recline handle then verify that the child seat has locked into postion Sleeping Fastening the Buckle 1 Hold the buckle with one hand 2 Use your other hand to insert one tongue at a time into the buckle Proper connec tion is confirmed with a postive dick after inserting the second buckle tongue Releasing the Buckle 1 Brace the rear of the buckle with hand 2 Use thumb to press release button until is tongues are ejected from buckle 16 cick NOTE Periodically dean the buckle to ensure proper operation See section Cleaning the Buckle on page 33 Open the ch
17. ts e Machine wash e Remove the hamess adjuster strap This child restraint Roundabout or Advantage was manufac tured by Britax Britax Child Safety Inc Britax warrants this product to the original retail purchaser as follows LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY This product is warranted against defective materials or workman ship for one year from the date of original purchase Proof of pur chase is required Your exclusive remedy for this warranty is that Britax will at its option provide repair or replacement components for this product or refund the original purchase price of the prod uct Britax reserves the right to discontinue or change fabrics parts models or products or to make substitutions To make a daim under this warranty you must contact Britax Consumer Services at 1 888 427 4829 or write to us using the address on the back cover of this booklet Proof of purchase is required PLEASE COMPLETE AND MAIL THE OWNER REGISTRATION CARD WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE WARRANTY LIMITATIONS This warranty does not include damages which arise from negli gence misuse or use not in accordance with the product instruc tion 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 In no event will Britax or the retailer selling this product be liable to you for any damages including incidental or consequential damages ari
18. vehicle seat 2 Tighten hamess Fig A 3 Pull the vehicle belt out then pass the seat belt through the closest rear facing belt slot NOTE The seat belt can be rout ed over or under restraint s cover 4 Route belt behind under the buckle strap then through the second rear facing belt slot Fig B 5 Fasten the seat belt then verify that the seat belt is not twisted Fig C 6 Press child seat into vehicle seat while removing slack fromthe seat belt Installation Rear Facing Installation Rear Fading 7 Postion seat belt through the open lock off then dose lod lt off am Lod lt off is properly dosed when a positive dick is heard Fig D IMPORTANT Never bend the plastic lock off arm up or down it will break off NOTE Although the child seat has two rear facing lock offs you will only need to use one Always use the lock off that is closest to the seat belt buckle 8 Verify that the seat belt is tight and the child seat is secure Fig E Removal To remove the child seat unfasten the seat belt and reverse the above directions Rear facing installation can be improved by the use of the Versa Tether see pages 22 23 If you have a problem stabilizing your child seat use a rolled towel in the crease of the seat to help level the child seat base CAUTION DO NOT raise the base beyond horizontal or off of the vehicle seat this could reduce the protection for your child
19. your vehicle seat as shown above with the gray area toward the back of the seat Now check to see if the lower seat belt anchorage points are in line with the gray or the red area of this page y If the lower seat belt anchorage points are in the gray area then you can use this position for your child seat X If the lower seat belt anchorage points are in the red area then you should use another position for your child seat NOTE Although the seat belt anchorage points fall within the gray area a better installation may be achieved by adjusting your child seat to a reclining position Vehide Seating Positions Installation Forward Fadng Forward Fading Lap Shoulder Belt Installation Figure A illustrates a typical lap shoulder seat belt configuration 1 Place the child seat forward fac ing on the vehicle seat 2 Pass the seat belt through both side slots and fasten buckle 3 Fasten the seat belt then verify that the seat belt is not twisted Fig B 4 Before continuing make sure that the lap portion of the seat belt passes under BOTH lap belt pos tioning guides Fig C e Forward facing vehicle seats M UST be used with this child seat Side facing or rear facing seats in vans station wagons or trucks CANNOT be used e Britax and the U S Department of Transportation wam that chil dren 12 and under must ride in the rear seats away from front air bags The only exception is if the air bag is off
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