Husky Baby Carrier Baby Carrier User Manual
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1. Fig A 2 From the rear of the child restraint unhook the shoulder harness from the yoke fig D 3 Pull one strap through the shell and cover to the front of the restraint Forward Facing Strap Height Hari 4 Thread the harness strap through the appropriate harness slot ig 5 Reattach harness strap to the yoke 6 Repeat steps 3 5 for the second strap IMPORTANT Do not remove HUGS system 7 Pull harness adjuster strap to tighten the harness 8 Verify that all straps are threaded at the same height and are not twisted The buckle has two positions and should be adjusted to fit your child Fig D Select the slot closest to but not under the child WARNING Do not use position two 2 until child exceeds 50 pounds 22 6 kg Remove the buckle then rethread in appropriate position See page 28 for buckle removal and rethreading instructions Cover Removal 1 Loosen the harness by lifting the harness release lever while pulling the shoulder straps forward as far as possible 2 Unhook the shoulder straps from the yoke on the rear of child restraint 3 Pull upper harness straps through the shell and cover to the front of the restraint 4 Remove the belly pad from the buckle 5 Gently remove the upper portion of the cover Be careful not to damage the energy absorbing foam 6 Pull the lower harness straps buckle tongues chest clip and buckle through the slots in the2. 8 Slowly pull the adjuster strap to tighten the harness around the child g D e Hamess should have a comfortable but SNUG fit around the child A snug fit allows you to place no more than two fingers between your child s collarbone and the harness 9 Fasten the chest clip by connecting the two halves together Fig E e The correct height for the chest clip is at the middle of the chest level with the child s armpit Fig F e The HUGS pads may be placed in any position that is comfortable for the child within the range of the correctly placed chest clip 10 Verify that harness is not twisted and child is properly secured See Checking Harness Height on page 24 1 Place child in restraint then secure harness see pages 22 23 2 Observe where the shoulder harness is positioned on your child e Harness straps should be located in the nearest slot at or above the child s shoulder 3 If harness height is okay continue using child restraint without adjustment If harness height requires adjustment refer to Hamess Height Adjustment below NOTE Once the top slots become necessary your child may continue to use the restraint until the top of the ears become level with the top of the restraint shell or the child s weight exceeds 80 pounds 36 kg Harness Height Adjustment 1 Loosen the harness by lifting the harness release lever while pulling the shoulder straps forward as far as possible
3. Husky User Guide F Safety WAININES nass ansehen 2 Safety informalo a arena wees cae 6 4 Child Restraint Features 0000 cece eee ee eee eee nn 6 Vehicle Safety Belts ernennen 8 Vehicle Seating Positions 0 00 cece eee ee eee 9 Insiallalioni oe ee ee ee beak 10 metalation with LATCH caus os een eee eee eee es 10 Installation with Lap Shoulder Belt Long Route 12 Installation with Lap Shoulder Belt Short Route 14 Installation with Lap Belt Only 16 VEGA E ewes babe en stare ame eee wx 18 Using Restraint Features 0 0 cece eee 20 Securing Your CNG s ea sa ete a ete oe baw ee nt a 22 Harness Height Adjustment eee 24 Adjusting Buckle Position eee eee eee 25 Care and Maintenance cece eens 26 WANs 20 2 0 4 0 00 me sane boa near key ened eee en 30 This product and its components are subject to change without notice 2004 Britax Child Safety Inc All rights reserved Printed in U S A P221900 R3 08 04 e Use only with children who weigh between 22 and 80 pounds 10 and 36 kg and whose height is 53 inches 134 cm or less e Snugly adjust the belts provided with this child restraint around your child A snug strap should not allow any slack It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging It does not press on the child s flesh or push the child s body into an unnatural position e Secure th
4. 4 Push the retainer through slots in the shell and cover to the SOAK overnight if possible iraniani using warm water to loosen hardened drinks or food Rethreading the Buckle TEST THE BUCKLE by 1 Locate the necessary buckle slot fastening and unfastening 2 Turn the buckle retainer so that the short side will go through until a positive click is heard the slot in the cover and restraint shell Avg A after inserting the second buckle tongue Avg C If click is not heard repeat leaning procedure 3 Pull buckle away from restraint until tight then verify that the strap is not twisted and the release button is facing out 4 Verify that the buckle retainer lies flat against the the restraint TOWEL DRY shell DO NOT e Lubricate e Use solvents e Use soap or household detergents This child restraint was manufactured 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 workmanship for one year from the date of original purchase Proof of purchase 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 product Britax reserves the right to discontinue or change fabrics parts models or products or to make substitutions To make a claim u
5. Safety Hotline at 1 800 424 9393 202 366 0123 in DC area You may also register by visiting BritaxUSA com Weight Range 22 80 lbs 10 36 kg Height The child is too tall when the top of the ears are above the top of the restraint Child s height must be 53 inches 134 cm or less Chest Clip Position the chest clip at the middle of the child s chest level with the armpits IMPORTANT NOTES e Verify that the restraint is secure and that the harness is properly adjusted around your child each time you use the restraint e Adjust the harness to fit the clothes the child is wearing The harness will fit a child in winter clothes differently than a child in summer clothes e Cover the restraint if your vehicle is parked in direct sunlight Parts of the restraint can become hot enough to burn e Store the restraint in a safe place when it is not being used Avoid placing heavy objects on top of it e To prevent injury due to deterioration or hidden damage discontinue use of a restraint that is older than six years or has been in a severe crash 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 disassemble any part of the restraint or change the way its harness or your vehicle restraint 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
6. buckle Proper connection is confirmed with a positive click after inserting the second buckle tongue fg Releasing the Buckle 1 Brace the rear of the buckle with hand 2 Use thumb to press release button until tongues are ejected from buckle A g NOTE Periodically clean the buckle to ensure proper operation See page 29 ot Once the child restraint has been installed in the vehicle follow these instructions to secure your child in the child restraint IMPORTANT Before securing your child in the restraint always check the adjuster area for debris e g food coins toys etc If debris is present it must be removed to prevent interference with the adjuster mechanism 1 Loosen the harness by lifting the adjuster lever located in front of the restraint then pull the shoulder straps forward Fig A 2 Unfasten the chest clip by squeezing the middle tab Avg 2 3 Unfasten the buckle by pressing down on the middle button 4 Move harness straps to the side of the the pieces of the chest clip into elastic loops on the cover 5 Place child in the restraint 6 Position the harness straps around the child and fasten the child restraint buckle Fig C Proper connection is confirmed with a positive click after inserting the second buckle tongue 7 Gently pull up on the harness straps to tighten the lap section of the harness which should fit low on your child s body
7. cover WARNING e Do not take apart or attempt to take apart the harness It is unnecessary and dangerous to do so e Never remove the buckle tongues from the harness They cannot be reattached after removal e Never remove the HUGS system from the harness straps 7 Remove the entire cover from the restraint 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 harness is not twisted Cleaning the Cover HAND WASH using cold water and mild soap LINE DRY to prevent cover from shrinking DO NOT e Bleach e Machine wash e Machine dry Cleaning the Harness SPONGE CLEAN using warm water and mild soap TOWEL DRY DO NOT e Bleach e Machine wash e Machine dry e Disassemble the harness Cleaning the Shell SPONGE CLEAN using warm water and mild soap TOWEL DRY DO NOT e Use abrasive cleaners e Disassemble the harness Buckle Removal Cleaning the Buckle If your child eats and drinks while in the restraint you may need to check the buckle periodically and wash out any accumulated debris or dried liquids 1 Locate the metal buckle strap retainer on bottom of the restraint 2 Pull retainer away from child restraint to loosen 3 Turn the retainer so that the THOROUGHLY RINSE using short side will go through the slot in the restraint shell fig A warm water 7 8 D
8. cle does not currently have a tether anchor attachment refer to your vehicle owner s manual or contact your vehicle manufacturer for assistance If a tether anchor is not available DO NOT modify your vehicle without advice from your vehicle manufacturer Using the Versa Tether 1 Locate the tether on the back of the restraint 2 Once your child restraint is secured with the vehicle belts or LATCH lift the tether adjuster tab to release the tether straps then A pull to fully extend tether 3 Locate the hook on the strap 4 Hook the tether to an anchor point Avg A 5 Pull the tether adjuster belt to remove all slack 6 Verify that there is tension in the tether strap and that the child restraint is properly secured gt Recline Bar THE RECLINE BAR MUST BE INSTALLED BEFORE USING THIS RESTRAINT UNLESS THE TETHER IS USED Insert recline bar into the holes in lower rear of restraint prior to installation in vehicle fig A IMPORTANT The bottom of the restraint should be flat on the vehicle seat when installed Using the Chest Clip Open the chest clip by squeezing the middle tab then pull the two pieces apart 3 qu CHI IMPORTANT The correct height for the chest clip is at the middle of the chest level with the armpit Using the Buckle Buckle Fastening the Buckle A PL 1 Hold the buckle with one hand cia 2 Use your other hand to insert one tongue at a time into the
9. e Versa Tether when installing restraint using the short vehicle belt route see pages 18 19 e Do not install this restraint using a non locking ELR vehicle belt unless a locking clip is used Refer to the vehicle owner s manual for instructions on correct use of vehicle belts with child restraints 1 Place the child restraint in a forward facing position on the vehicle seat 2 Pull the vehicle belt out and pass it through the first belt slot from the rear of the restraint to the front Fig D 3 Route the vehicle belt under the cover then through the second belt slot from the front of the restraint to the rear A g 4 Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted then buckle Ag D 5 While kneeling on the restraint S to push it firmly into the vehicle backrest remove all slack from the vehicle belt e First remove slack trom the lap portion of the vehicle belt then the shoulder portion Fig E 6 Verify that the vehicle belt is tight and the child restraint is secure e Refer to Figure F for correct routing Removal Reverse installation procedure Lap Belt Installation 5 Verify that the vehicle belt is not Short Route twisted then buckle Avg D Figure A illustrates a typical short route lap 6 While kneeling on the restraint to push belt installation it firmly into the vehicle backrest WARNING remove all slack from the vehicle belt o Always use recline bar when installin
10. g 7 Verify that the vehicle belt is tight and restraint in vehicle using short route with the child restraint is secure fig A vehicle lap belt Installation can be improved by the use of DT e Do not install this restraint using a the Versa Tether see pages 78 79 non locking ELR vehicle belt unless a belt shortening clip is used Refer to the vehicle owner s manual for instructions on correct use of vehicle belts with child IMPORTANT e Always use the Versa Tether for children weighing more than 50 pounds 22 6 kg restraints pel 1 Insert recline bar into holes on rear of Remova restraint see page 20 Reverse installation procedure 2 Place the child restraint in a forward facing position on the vehicle seat 3 Pull the vehicle belt out then pass it through the first belt slot from the rear of the restraint to the front Avg 2 4 Route the vehicle belt under the cover then through the second belt slot from the front of the restraint to the rear 7 2 WARNING ATTACH THE VERSA TETHER ONLY TO TETHER ANCHORS IDENTIFIED BY YOUR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER AS TETHER ANCHORAGE POINTS USE OF OTHER LOCATIONS IS NOT APPROVED OR PERMITTED e ALWAYS USE THE VERSA TETHER FOR CHILDREN WEIGHING MORE THAN 50 POUNDS 22 6 KG 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 vehi
11. is child restraint Doing so could cause damage to the harness adjuster and webbing Always carry this child restraint by the shell or tether straps e The primary protection for occupants of a vehicle in a collision is the body of the vehicle itself a child restraint will not protect a child when the vehicle is seriously impacted However correctly installed a child restraint will substantially improve the chances for survival in most crashes Make sure that all users fully understand the correct ways to use this child restraint in a vehicle e When using in vehicle with air bags refer to the vehicle owner s manual for child restraint installation instructions and precautions DO NOT place a child restraint 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 e This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards This Restraint is Not Certified for Use in Aircraft e Fill 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
12. is child restraint with the vehicle s child restraint anchorage system if available or with a vehicle belt e Follow all instructions on this child restraint and in the written instructions located on lanyard under cover in front of seat e Register your child restraint with the manufacturer e Use vehicle belt not LATCH connectors for installations with children weighing more than 48 pounds 21 kg Refer to the vehicle owner s manual or contact the vehicle manufacturer for the maximum weight rating for their LATCH anchors Unless specified otherwise by the vehicle manufacturer assume a 48 pound child is the vehicle LATCH anchor limit e Use restraint forward facing only The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends forward facing only after one year old e This child restraint must not be used in the home in boats or other non certified applications e Secure this child restraint even when it is not occupied In a crash an unsecured child restraint may injure vehicle occupants e Never route vehicle belt over child e Based on crash statistics the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends that parents select the rear seat as the safest location for a properly installed child restraint Please study the section on Vehicle Safety Belts in this booklet to ensure the child s safety If in doubt about installing the child restraint consult the vehicle owner s manual e Never use the adjuster strap to lift or carry th
13. lt installation WARNING e Do not install this restraint using a non locking ELR vehicle belt unless a locking clip is used Refer to the vehicle owner s manual for instructions on correct use of vehicle belts with child restraints 1 Insert recline bar into holes on rear of EN restraint see page 20 2 Place the child restraint in a forward facing position on the vehicle seat 3 Pull the vehicle belt out and pass it through the first belt slot from the front of the restraint to the rear g 2 4 Route the vehicle belt around the back of the restraint then through the second belt slot from the rear of the restraint to the front Avg Installation 5 Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted then buckle Ag D 6 While kneeling on the restraint to push it firmly into the vehicle backrest remove all slack from the vehicle belt e First remove slack trom the lap portion of the vehicle belt then the shoulder portion Fig E amp F 7 Verify that the vehicle belt is tight and D the child restraint is secure Refer to figure G for correct routing of the lap shoulder vehicle belt IMPORTANT Always use the Versa Tether for children weighing more than _ 50 pounds 22 6 kg See pages 18 19 ae Removal Reverse installation procedure Lap Shoulder Belt Installation Short Route Figure A illustrates a typical short route lap shoulder belt installation WARNING e Always use th
14. nder 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 negligence misuse or use not in accordance with the product instruction The use of 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 In no event will Britax or the retailer selling this product be liable to you for any damages including incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use this product LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTIES AND OTHER WARRANTY TERMS AND STATE LAWS Any implied warranties including implied warranties of merchantability 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 limita tions ma
15. ontirms attachment e Verity that LATCH harness is not twisted 6 Rotate seat into forward facing position 7 Route the closest LATCH connector under the recline bar then attach to LATCH anchor Ag e A positive click contirms attachment o Verity that LATCH harness is not twisted 8 Push firmly into the vehicle backrest then kneel on seat while reaching through belt slots to access loop end of LATCH harness adjuster straps Pull straps under 4 recline bar and through slots to tighten Avg D Pull strap until all slack is removed from the LATCH harness Installation can be improved by the use of the Versa Tether see pages 18 19 WARNING Use vehicle belt not LATCH connectors for installations with children weighing more than 48 pounds 21 kg Refer to the vehicle owner s manual or contact the vehicle manufacturer for the maximum weight rating for their LATCH anchors Unless specified otherwise by the vehicle manufacturer assume a 48 pound child is the vehicle LATCH anchor limit Removal To remove the child restraint release both LATCH connectors from the LATCH anchors by pressing the red release buttons If connected disconnect the Versa Tether from the tether anchor Store LATCH connectors and tether components in storage pouches on back of cover when not in use Installation Lap Shoulder Belt Installation Long Route Figure A illustrates a typical long route lap shoulder be
16. 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 restraint from protecting your child as well as it should e Do not allow children to play with the restraint e Do not use anything to raise the restraint off the vehicle seat In a crash it could slide and be unable to protect your child as well as it should Child Restraint Features Child Restraint Features Cover 6 Chest Clip 11 LATCH Connector 16 LATCH Tether User Guide Harness Slots 7 HUGS Shoulder Pads 12 Perma Book under cover Storage Pouches Harness 8 Buckle 13 Harness Adjuster Strap 17 LATCH Adjusters Comfort Pads 9 Belly Pad 14 Versa Tether Assembly 18 Recline Bar Harness Retainer 10 Harness Release Lever under flap 15 Harness Yoke A VS WU N NOTE The information in this section only applies to installation with vehicle seat belts IMPORTANT Some vehicles have no seating positions which are compatible with this child restraint or any other child restraint If in doubt contact your vehicle manufacturer for assistance The following types of vehicle seat belts are not compatible with this child restraint X Front vehicle belts with top or bottom anchorage points in the door x Motor driven automatic vehicle belts X Three point belts that have separate retractors for the shoulder section and the lap section X Non locking ELR vehicle bel
17. ts unless a locking clip 3 point or belt shortening clip 2 point is used 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 above select another seating position or use LATCH connectors This child restraint can fit securely in most vehicles using the existing vehicle belts However some types of vehicle designs prevent a secure fit of the child restraint due to the position of the vehicle belt lower anchorage points WARNING e Forward facing vehicle seats MUST be used with this child restraint Side facing or rear facing seats in vans station wagons or trucks CANNOT be used e Britax and the U S Department of Transportation warn that children 12 and under must ride in the rear seats away from front air bags The only exception is if the air bag has been turned off LATCH Installation Figure A illustrates a typical LATCH installation 1 Verify that your vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchors e f LATCH anchors are not installed you must use standard vehicle belt installation methods 2 Insert recline bar into holes on rear of restraint see page 20 3 If stored remove LATCH connectors from storage pouches on rear of cover 4 Place the restraint on the vehicle seat with the back facing toward you 5 Route the furthest LATCH connector under the recline bar then attach to LATCH anchor Aig 4 e A positive click c
18. y 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 Britax eee Childcare First class travel for Child en Britax Child Safety Inc 13501 South Ridge Drive Charlotte NC 28273 USA A Britax Childcare company Tel 704 409 1700 BritaxUSA com
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