Brinkmann 4415 Gas Grill User Manual
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1. Energy Absorbing Tether The energy absorbing Versa Tether was designed to enhance the performance of the child seat tether By introducing a staged release of the tether webbing the forward movement of the child seat is delayed while reducing the amount of energy transferred to the child seat during a crash A secondary benefit of the energy absorbing Versa Tether is to help indicate when the child seat has been involved in a moderate or severe crash and replacement of the child seat is necessary Figure A shows the tether when the child seat is acceptable for continued use provided the child seat has not been involved in a crash The colored stitching will be intact and the webbing will be looped inside the shell Figures B and C show the tether when the child seat is unacceptable for continued use If any of the loops have pulled through the back side of the shell and or any of the colored stitching has been released on either side the child seat is no longer acceptable for use Discontinue use of the child seat IMPORTANT Regardless of whether loops have pulled through the back side of the shell and the colored stitching has been released discontinue use of the child seat if it has been involved in a moderate or severe crash Child Seat Functions Switching the LATCH Connectors NOTE Child seats are shipped from Britax with the LATCH connectors in the storage slots and configured for rear facing mode The2. improve the stability of the child seat and reduce the risk of injury Check your vehicle owner s manual for approved tether locations 1 IP You may need to raise or remove the vehicle 2 Figure A illustrates a forward facing lap shoulder belt installation e When not in use always store the LATCH connectors in the storage slots See page 30 WARNING e This child seat must not be used forward facing for children less than one year of age OR who weigh less than 20 Ibs 9 1 kg This child seat must be in full upright position when installed forward facing for children who weigh more than 33 Ibs 15 1 kg Place the child seat forward facing on the vehicle seat Ensure the bottom of the child seat base is in full contact with the vehicle seat head restraint to achieve best fit of the child seat If the vehicle is equipped with a designated tether anchor for the chosen seating position remove the Versa Tether from the pouch and place it up and over the child seat back Rotate the lock off lever to open the forward facing lock off farthest from where the vehicle belt will be buckled Pull vehicle belt out then pass it over the LATCH bar through the forward facing belt path then over the LATCH bar on the opposite side Fig B 5 Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted and e If your vehicle is equipped with an lation Forward Facing is routed over the LATCH bars then buckle Fig C
3. LATCH connectors will properly connect with the LATCH anchors in the vehicle only when the connectors are correctly aligned and the harness To ensure the LATCH connector is properly aligned with the vehicle s LATCH anchor the connector s red release button should face away from vehicle seat back and the larger of the two connector sections is on top Fig D Lift the front of cover to access the LATCH Slide both connectors through the rear facing belt slots to the center of the child seat so both connectors are on the front side of the child seat Fig E Loosen the loop on one connector Fig F Thread the other connector through the loop created in step 3 to switch positions Fig G Slide each connector through the appropriate rear facing belt slot to opposite side of the child seat Replace the cover and continue with the installation procedure Child Seat Functions Storing the LATCH Connectors When the LATCH connector is not in use lift the cover to access the LATCH storage slots Fig A Fold the LATCH adjuster and the connector then slide each set into the adjacent slot NOTE Child seats are shipped from Britax with the LATCH connectors in the storage slots Recline Adjustment Pull the recline handle Fig B then slide the child seat shell into the desired position Release the recline handle then verify the child seat has locked into position A WARNING e This child seat must be in t
4. Push the child seat firmly into the vehicle seat while removing slack first from the lap portion of the vehicle belt then the shoulder portion Fig D Hold the shoulder belt tight then rotate the lock off until the vehicle belt is secured Fig E automatic locking retractor ALR use of lock offs is not required as long as the ALR is locked Check your vehicle owner s manual to determine the type of retractor your vehicle has and how to lock the retractor Attach the Versa Tether hook to the designated tether anchor if available according to the vehicle owner s manual for the chosen seating position Remove all slack from the tether to secure Store excess webbing in the tether pouch See pages 25 28 9 Verify that the vehicle belt is tight and the child seat is secure e The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved front to back or side to side more than 1 in 2 5 cm at the belt path If the child seat is not secure repeat this procedure or use an alternate seating location Installation Forward t Lap Belt Installation e Figure A illustrates a forward facing lap belt installation e When not in use always store the LATCH connectors in the storage slots See page 30 A WARNING e This child seat must not be used forward facing for children less than one year of age OR who weigh less than 20 Ibs 9 1 kg This child seat must be in full upright position when installed forward facing
5. for children who weigh more than 33 Ibs 15 1 kg IMPORTANT Britax recommends that the Versa Tether be used at all times Using the tether will improve the stability of the child seat and reduce the risk of injury Check your vehicle owner s manual for approved tether locations 1 Place the child seat forward facing on the vehicle seat Ensure the bottom of the child seat base is in full contact with the vehicle seat TIP You may need to raise or remove the vehicle head restraint to achieve best fit of the child seat If the vehicle is equipped with a designated tether anchor for the chosen seating position remove the Versa Tether from the pouch and place it up and over the child seat back Pull the vehicle belt out then pass it under the LATCH bar through the forward facing belt path then under the LATCH bar on the opposite side Fig B NO CD Forward Facing Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted is routed under the LATCH bars then buckle Fig B Push the child seat firmly into the vehicle seat while removing slack from the vehicle belt Fig C Attach the Versa Tether hook to the designated tether anchor if available according to the vehicle owner s manual for the chosen seating position Remove all slack from the tether to secure Store excess webbing in the tether pouch See pages 25 28 Verify that the vehicle belt is tight locked and the child seat is secure The child
6. position Fig B e LATCH strap is twisted An audible click is NOT heard when the LATCH connector and LATCH anchor are connected 5 Rotate the child seat into the rear facing position 6 Verify that the LATCH strap is not twisted and attach the remaining LATCH connector to the adjacent LATCH anchor Fig B NOTE f an audible click is not heard when connecting either LATCH connector the LATCH strap may be twisted or there may be debris in the LATCH connector Correct either situation before continuing with the installation process 7 Align each LATCH strap on the LATCH bar with the LATCH Strap Here Rear Facing label on each side of the child seat Figs D and E 8 Push the child seat firmly into the vehicle seat while pulling each LATCH strap tight Fig F 9 Verify that all connections are secure the LATCH strap is aligned to the LATCH Strap Here Rear Facing label on each side of the child seat and that the child seat is stable The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved more than 1 in 2 5 cm front to back or side to side at the belt path If the child seat is not secure repeat the procedure or use an alternate seating location When properly installed in the rear facing position the back angle of the child seat should be 30 45 from vertical not to exceed 45 when the car is parked on a level surface Fig G If necessary the proper recline angle can be achieved by pl
7. seat Doing so could cause damage to harness adjuster and webbing Always carry this child seat by its shell or tether straps The primary protection for occupants of a vehicle in a collision is the body of the vehicle itself a child seat will not protect a child when a vehicle is seriously impacted However correctly installed a child seat will substantially improve chances for survival in most crashes Make sure all users fully understand the correct ways to use this child seat in a vehicle Refer to your vehicle owner s manual or contact the vehicle manufacturer for the maximum weight rating for their LATCH anchors Use vehicle belt not LATCH connectors for installations with children who weigh more than the vehicle LATCH anchor limit Unless specified otherwise by the vehicle manufacturer assume a 40 Ib 18 1 kg child is the vehicle LATCH anchor limit 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 child seat not perform as intended in a crash Important Notes Verify that the child seat is securely installed and the harness is properly adjusted around the child each time the child seat is used Adjust the harness to fit the clothes the child is wearing Remove bulky coats and or jackets before putting the child in child seat Cover the child seat when the vehicle is parked in direct sunlight Parts of child seat cou
8. seat is secure when it cannot be moved front to back or side to side more than 1 in 2 5 cm at the belt path If the child seat is not secure repeat this procedure or use an alternate seating location Installation Aircraft lation Versa Tether This child seat is certified for aircraft use Most Safety Information airlines in the U S and Canada will allow the use of a child seat as long as it is labeled as an approved child seat for airline use and fits properly on the A WARNING aircraft seat Contact the airline about their policy e When using the child seat in forward facing mode attach the Certified for prior to traveling Versa Tether only to tether anchors designated by the vehicle Aircraft Travel manufacturer as tether anchorage points Use of other locations The FAA recommends that a child weighing up to is not approved or permitted 40 pounds 18 1 kg use a certified harnessed child seat while traveling e DO NOT modify the vehicle without advice from the vehicle on an aircraft manufacturer if a tether anchorage is not available Install your child seat in a window seat to avoid blocking the aisle If the aircraft lap belt is too short ask the flight attendant for a belt IMPORTANT extender Britax recommends that the tether be used at all times Using the tether will improve the stability of the child seat and reduce the risk of Rear Facing Installation injury For rear facing aircraft insta
9. seat until tight and verify the strap is not twisted and the release button is facing outward are and Maintenance Cleaning the Harness Buckle If a child eats and drinks while in the child seat the harness buckle may need to be periodically checked and cleaned of any food drink or other debris e REMOVE BUCKLE as described above e RINSE THOROUGHLY using warm water Fig B e TEST THE HARNESS BUCKLE by fastening Fig C and unfastening Fig D until a click is heard after inserting each buckle tongue If either click is not heard repeat cleaning procedure e TOWEL DRY e DO NOT lubricate use solvents abrasive cleaners soap or other household detergents This child seat was manufactured by 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 The exclusive remedy for this warranty is that Britax will at its option provide repair or replacement components for this product Britax reserves the right to discontinue or change fabrics parts models or products or to make substitutions To make a claim under this warranty 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 AN
10. then the shoulder portion Fig E 7 Position both sections of the vehicle belt through the open lock off tighten belt close the lock off arm Fig F and replace the cover e The lock off is properly closed when a click is heard Stallation Rear Facing e To prevent damage never extend the lock off arm beyond its normal open position and always keep the lock off closed when it is not in use If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic locking retractor ALR use of lock offs is not required as long as the ALR is locked Check your vehicle owner s manual to determine the type of retractor your vehicle has and how to lock the retractor 8 Verify that vehicle belt is tight and that the child seat is secure The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved more than 1 in 2 5 cm front to back or side to side at the belt path If the child seat is not secure repeat the procedure or use an alternate seating location When properly installed in the rear facing position the back angle of the child seat should be 30 45 from vertical not to exceed 45 when the car is parked on a level surface Fig G lf necessary the proper recline angle can be achieved by placing a rolled towel or pool noodle in the seat bight to level the Child seat s base A WARNING Do not raise the child seat off the front edge of the vehicle seat This could cause your child seat not to perform as intended Rear f
11. Britax Boulevard CS User Guide Table of Contents Safety Information Warg S eei eaire ee ee ERRERA AARE EEEE E TE AARE SAA SAE EEEE E TEE OKRA 2 Important NOTES vase siseactectsnesssttrecenncsnauadaneas ne aanne EAEE RAAEN ERAK EEEE EE ear EEEa aai 4 CEC ON cacera eee e ea EAEE EEE E ermita tems 5 aletale io A A E E A E 5 Important Harness Adjustments pp 6 Child Seat FeatureS cemcecinnti mmmt 2mmm itssmamnitmssmstttasimtammetssssmeni t 8 Vehicle Compatibility Incompatible Vehicle Seat Belts 4 10 Vehicle Buckle Positions pp 11 Vehicle seating SI 11 Installation Rear Facing LATCH iS GO eiee ea SE EEEE Eee E E 12 Lap Shoulder Belt Installation ccccccsscsssecssecssseecseecsseesseeecseeesssesseneesseressseessneessas 14 Lap BeltInstallation sick ccussnnseenccncssneeusuumensaccncs yenensevcneneneueuMiueiees E dacicdadapneneeesnmmmuumiecsuaias 16 Installation Forward Facing AT nstaallsatlGO 18 Lap Shoulder Belt Installatiom 20 Lap BeltinstallatliON s i irssi eer e aa eae r EEEE a E 22 Installation Aircra ta 24 Installation Versa Tether el Algues naci ea a CETT OI N 25 Using the Versa TEMEReiiaiimmmsmmtmesmmeenesmeestmmstitmmmentmmsssst 26 Tether Connector Strap isos ciiestnrer wan ncunaniea cade eo aeree dineir k aeann iS aeh rrei Ee sumat 27 Energy Absorbing Tether nennen nennen mee 28 Child Seat Functions Switching the LATCH Connectors pp 29 Storing the LAT
12. CH Connectors pp 30 Recline Adjustment as 30 ICE DOC PION erms minsa 30 Gheest Olip seee eines esmenes 31 HUGS Chest PadS etat Ge ao Mes ere 31 Hatmess BUCKIE gansta ee pcan cece sence teva cea eee es 32 How to Adjust Harness Height pp 33 Securing Your CHUNG sn 34 Care and Maimtenanc ee 36 Warranty entenc riche deena es ested eee zai ie ade aana ee eaa atte tacte baaa meaa Enirar 40 2009 Britax Child Safety Inc All rights reserved Printed in U S A P363300 R1 04 09 This product and its components are subject to change without notice Use only in a rear facing position when using it with an infant weighing less than 20 Ibs 9 1 kg OR is less than 1 year of age Use only with children who weigh between 5 65 Ibs 2 3 29 5 kg and whose height is 49 in 124 5 cm or less Use rear facing for children who weigh between 5 35 Ibs 2 3 15 9 kg Use forward facing for children who weigh between 20 65 Ibs 9 1 29 5 kg AND are at least 1 year of age 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 into the child s flesh or push the child s body into an unnatural position Secure the top anchorage strap provided with this child restraint Secure this child restraint with the vehicle s child restraint anchorage system if available or with a vehicle belt Follow all
13. Child seats can be recalled for safety reasons You must register this child seat to be reached in a recall Send your name address and the child seat s model number and manufacturing date to Britax Child Safety Inc 13501 South Ridge Drive Charlotte NC 28273 or call 1 888 4BRITAX or register online at www BritaxUSA com registration For recall information call the U S Government s Vehicle Safety Hot line at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 or go to http www NHTSA gov Serial Number Batch Number Date of Manufacture Safety Information Important Harness Adjustments According to the American Academy of Pediatrics All infants should ride rear facing until they have reached at least 1 year of age and weigh at least 20 Ibs 9 1 kg That means that if your infant reaches 20 Ibs 9 1 kg before her first birthday she should remain rear facing at least until she turns 1 year old It is best for children to ride rear facing to the highest weight or height allowed by the manufacturer Rear Facing Weigh between 5 35 Ibs 2 3 15 9 kg Use rear facing only with children e who weigh between 5 35 Ibs 2 3 15 9 kg ds and e the top of the child s head is at least 1 in 2 5 cm below the top of the child seat shell Fig A a and the harness straps are at or slightly below the Child s shoulders If the child cannot be secured within these requirements because the child exceeds height or weigh
14. D MAIL THE OWNER REGISTRATION CARD WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE OR VISIT WWW BRITAXUSA COM REGISTRATION 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 child seat to fail Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or not perform as intended 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 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 limitations may not apply This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state Neither Britax n
15. acing a rolled towel or pool noodle in the seat bight to level the child seat s base A WARNING Do not raise the child seat off the front edge of the vehicle seat This could cause your child seat not to perform as intended e Rear facing installation can be improved by the use of the Versa Tether See pages 25 28 Installation Rear Fac Lap Shoulder Belt Installation e Figure A illustrates a rear facing lap shoulder belt installation When not in use always store the LATCH connectors in the storage slots See page 30 1 Recline the child seat and place it rear facing on the vehicle seat This child seat must be in the recline position when installed rear facing See Recline Adjustment on page 30 2 Lift the cover to open the rear facing lock off farthest from where the vehicle belt will be buckled Fig B 3 Pull the vehicle belt out then pass it under the LATCH bar and through the rear facing belt slot Fig C The vehicle belt can be routed over or under cover 4 Route the vehicle belt across seat then through the opposite rear facing belt slot and under the LATCH bar IMPORTANT The vehicle belt must rest behind the child seat buckle strap 5 Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted position the lap belt portion through the open lock off then buckle Fig D 6 Push the child seat firmly into the vehicle seat while removing slack first from the lap portion of the vehicle belt
16. acing installation can be improved by the use of the Versa Tether See pages 25 28 Installation Rear Facii istallation Rear Facing always keep the lock off closed when not in use If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic locking retractor ALR use of the lock offs is not required as long as the ALR is locked Check your vehicle owner s manual to determine the type of retractor your vehicle has and how to lock the retractor 8 Verify that vehicle belt is tight locked and that the child seat is secure Lap Belt Installation e Figure A illustrates a rear facing lap belt installation When not in use always store the LATCH connectors in the storage slots See page 30 1 Recline the child seat and place it rear facing on the vehicle seat This child seat must be in the recline position when installed rear facing See Recline Adjustment on page 30 2 Lift the cover and open the rear facing lock off farthest from where the vehicle belt will be buckled Fig B 3 Pull the vehicle belt out then pass it under the LATCH bar and through the rear facing belt slot A WARNING Do not install this seat with a non locking two point Emergency Locking Retractor ELR vehicle belt Fig C e The vehicle belt can be routed over or The child seat is secure when it cannot be under cover moved more than 7 in 2 5 cm front to back or side to side at the belt path If the child seat is not secure repe
17. any of the following apply the child is less than one year of age or the child is less than 20 Ibs 9 1 kg in weight or the child exceeds 65 Ibs 29 5 kg in weight or the child exceeds 49 in 124 5 cm in height or the top of the ears are above the top of the child seat shell or the harness straps are below the child s shoulders parallel to level ground Fig B Child Seat Features ONOoOaRWDND 9 CON OI i Cover Harness LATCH Bar Rear Facing Lock Off LATCH Adjuster Release Button LATCH Adjuster LATCH Connector Release Button LATCH Connector stored under cover Head Restraint 10 Harness Slot 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Comfort Pad Infant Body Pillow Chest Clip HUGS Harness Ultra Guard System Chest Pads Harness Buckle Belly Pad Harness Adjuster Release Lever under cover Click amp Safe Snug Harness Indicator under cover Harness Adjuster Strap Child Seat Features 25 26 27 20 Recline Handle 25 Head Restraint Adjustment Knob 21 Serial Number and Manufactured 26 Forward Facing Lock Off Date Label under cover 27 Base 22 Versa Tether Top Anchorage Strap in pouch 23 Harness Yoke 24 Belt Guard IMPORTANT When not in use this user guide should be stored under the cover DO NOT discard the foam inserts found under the cover Vehicle Compatibility Incompatible Vehicle Seat Belts A WARNING The following ty
18. at the procedure or use an alternate seating location When properly installed in the rear facing position the back angle of the child seat should be 30 45 from vertical not to exceed 45 when the car is parked on a level surface Fig F lf necessary the proper recline angle can be achieved by placing a rolled towel or pool noodle in the seat bight to level the child seat s base 4 Route the vehicle belt across the child seat then through the opposite rear facing belt slot and under the LATCH bar IMPORTANT The vehicle belt must rest behind the child seat buckle strap 5 Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted position the lap belt portion through the open lock off then buckle Fig D 6 Push the child seat firmly into the vehicle seat while removing slack from the vehicle belt 7 Tighten the belt close the lock off arm and replace the cover Fig E The lock off is properly closed when a click is heard e To prevent damage never extend the lock off arm beyond its normal open position and A WARNING Do not raise the child seat off the front edge of the vehicle seat This could cause your child seat not to perform as intended e Rear facing installation can be improved by the use of the Versa Tether See pages 25 28 Installation Forward F LATCH Installation Figure A illustrates a forward facing LATCH installation e Verify that your vehicle is equipped with LATCH anch
19. ger air bag unless deactivated DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur See your vehicle owner s manual for child seat installation instruc tions The back seat is the safest place for children 12 and under Installation Rear Fac LATCH Installation e Figure A illustrates a rear facing LATCH installation e Verify that your vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchors If LATCH anchors are not available you must use the vehicle belt installation methods IMPORTANT LATCH connectors must be in an upright position as shown in figure B and the Strap should be tight and not twisted to ensure proper installation 1 If stored remove the LATCH connectors from the storage slots under the cover See page 30 and route through their adjacent rear facing belt slots to the outside of child seat 2 Press and hold the first LATCH adjuster button then pull the LATCH strap to full length Repeat for the remaining LATCH connector 3 Recline the child seat and place it sideways on the vehicle seat with the front facing you This child seat must be in the recline position when installed rear facing See Recline Adjustment on page 30 4 Verify the LATCH strap is not twisted then attach the closest LATCH connector to the vehicle seat back to the farthest LATCH anchor F from you Fig C NOTE t may be necessary to switch the LATCH connectors page 29 if ANY of the following conditions exist LATCH connector is not in an upright
20. he reclined position when used rear facing e This child seat must be in full upright position when installed forward facing for children who weigh more than 33 Ibs 15 1 kg NOTE t will be necessary to loosen the tether vehicle seat belt and or LATCH strap before adjusting the recline position The tether vehicle seat belt and or LATCH strap must be properly re tightened after adjusting the recline position Infant Body Pillow Child Seat Functions Chest Clip Fastening the Chest Clip Fasten the chest clip by pushing the two halves together until a positive click is heard Fig D Releasing the Chest Clip 1 Squeeze the middle tabs together Fig E 2 Pull the two pieces apart Adjusting the Chest Clip 1 Slide the chest clip up or down Fig F on the harness so it is positioned at the middle of the child s chest level with the child s armpits 2 Slide the HUGS chest pads and comfort pads to a comfortable location for the child HUGS Chest Pads A WARNING HUGS chest pads must be installed for forward facing use Removal of HUGS is optional only for rear facing use The Infant Body Pillow is designed to provide better fit and comfort for infants using this child seat For additional side support fold the side flaps inward Fig C NOTE Remove the Infant Body Pillow after child can sit comfortably in the Child seat without additional support Child Seat Function
21. instructions on this child restraint and in the written instructions located under the child seat cover Register this child restraint with the manufacturer This child seat must be reclined when installed rear facing Child seat must be in the full upright position when installed in forward facing mode with children who weigh more than 33 Ibs 15 1 kg HUGS chest pads must be used in forward facing mode Removal of HUGS is optional only for rear facing mode To prevent injury due to deterioration or hidden damage discontinue use of a child seat that is older than six years or has been in a moderate or severe crash See Serial Number and Manufactured Date Label located on child seat page 9 This child seat must not be used in the home in boats or other non certified applications Based on crash statistics the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA recommends that parents select the back seat as the safest location for a properly installed child seat Please study Vehicle Compatibility on page 10 11 to ensure your child s safety and consult your vehicle owner s manual Secure this child seat even when it is not occupied In a crash an unsecured child seat may injure vehicle occupants When using in a vehicle with air bags refer to your vehicle owner s manual for child seat installation instructions and precautions Never use the harness straps or harness adjuster strap to lift or carry this child
22. ld become hot enough to burn a child Store the child seat in a safe place when it is not being used Avoid placing heavy objects on top of it Do not leave children alone in a vehicle even for a short time Do not except as described in this booklet attempt to disassemble any part of the child seat or change the way the harness or vehicle s seat belts are used Do not leave loose objects e g books bags etc in the back of a vehicle In the event of a sudden stop loose objects will keep moving potentially causing serious injuries Do not leave folding vehicle seats unsecured or unlatched In the event of a sudden stop a loose seat back could cause the child seat not to perform as intended Do not allow children to play with this child seat Do not use anything to raise the child seat off vehicle seat except as described in these instructions In a crash this could cause the child seat not to perform as intended A WARNING DO NOT place child seat rear facing in the front seat of a vehicle vvith a passenger air bag unless deactivated DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur See your vehicle owner s manual for child seat installation instructions The back seat is the safest place for children 12 and under Safety Information Certification This child seat system conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards This child seat is certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft Registration
23. ll e SPONGE CLEAN using warm water and mild soap e TOWEL DRY e DO NOT use solvents or abrasive cleaners Cleaning the Harness e SPONGE CLEAN using warm water and mild soap TOWEL DRY DO NOT bleach machine wash machine dry iron or disassemble the harness Cleaning the Harness Adjuster Periodically check the adjuster area to be sure it is clean and free of food drink or other debris If debris is present it must be removed to prevent interference with the adjuster mechanism e BRUSH AWAY LOOSE DEBRIS using a soft bristled brush e SPONGE CLEAN using warm water and a mild soap TOWEL DRY e DO NOT use solvents abrasive cleaners or disassemble the harness Care and Maintenan Harness Buckle Removal 1 Recline the child seat 2 Locate the metal buckle strap retainer on the bottom of the child seat 3 Pull the retainer away from the child seat to loosen 4 Turn the retainer so the short side will fit through the slot in the child seat shell Fig A 5 Push the retainer through the slots in the shell and cover to the top of the child seat Re threading the Harness Buckle 1 Locate the slot in cover and shell for the harness buckle 2 Turn the buckle retainer so the short side will fit through the slot in the cover and the child seat shell Fig A 3 Push the retainer through the slots in the shell and cover to the bottom of the child seat 4 Pull the harness buckle away from the child
24. llation Fig A follow Rear Facing Lap Belt Installation instructions on pages 16 17 To aid installation on aircraft open the rear facing lock offs to allow routing of large buckles e If your vehicle does not currently have a tether anchor attachment refer to your vehicle owner s manual or contact the vehicle manufacturer for assistance Forward Facing Installation For forward facing aircraft installation Fig B follow Forward Facing Lap Belt Installation instructions on pages 22 23 Installation Versa Te Using the Versa Tether 1 Consult your vehicle owner s manual for designated tether anchorage locations 2 Locate the tether on the rear of the child seat and remove the tether from the pouch 3 Place the tether up and over the child seat back 4 Install the child seat using the LATCH system or the vehicle belts according to the instructions in this manual 5 Tilt the tether release tab then pull to fully extend the tether strap into a V shape 6 Locate the hook on the tether strap and attach the tether hook to the vehicle s designated tether anchor e See figure A for a forward facing installation e See figures B and C for a rear facing installation IMPORTANT The tether should be hooked over not under the vehicle tether anchor 7 Pull the tether adjuster strap to remove all slack Roll up excess webbing and store in tether pouch 8 Verify there is tension in the tether strap a
25. nd that child seat is properly secured The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved front to back or side to side more than 1 in 2 5 cm at the belt path lation Versa Tether Tether Connector Strap NOTE Britax child seats are shipped with the tether connector strap attached to the Versa Tether hook When not in use with rear facing installations that have designated tether anchors or forward facing installations store the tether connector strap in the tether pouch A WARNING Only use the tether connector strap for rear facing tether installation when there is NOT a designated vehicle tether anchor Because every vehicle model is different sometimes you cannot find a location to properly anchor the tether Use the tether connector strap to assist in creating an anchor point Fig D 1 Find a fixed vehicle anchor point that is bolted to the floor 2 Ifyou cannot find an acceptable location to create an anchor point contact the vehicle manufacturer to identify a suitable tether connection point 3 Route the tether connector strap around the fixed vehicle anchor point 4 Take the metal D ring and thread it through the webbing loop on the other end of the tether connector strap 5 Pull the metal D ring all the way through until the tether connector strap is tight around the metal anchor 6 Use the D ring as an attachment point for hook on tether strap Installation Versa Tet
26. ness 1 Loosen the harness by lifting the harness y sl for proper harness height see pages adjuster release lever located on the front of the o child seat while pulling both shoulder straps v Remove slack from around the child s upper forward Fig A thighs 2 Release the chest clip by squeezing the tabs and v Remove slack between HUGS chest pads and buckle sliding the pieces apart Fig B 3 Unfasten the harness buckle by pressing the release button and sliding the tongues out 4 Move the harness straps to the side of the child seat Use the harness holders located on the straps and both sides of the cover to aid in holding the straps IMPORTANT Remove bulky coats and or jackets before putting the child in child seat Adjust the harness to fit the clothes the child is wearing 5 Place child in the child seat 6 Position harness straps around the child and fasten harness buckle Fig C and chest clip Proper connection of the harness buckle is confirmed with an audible click after inserting each buckle tongue You should not be able to pinch excess If the buckle will not fasten with an audible CN webbing at the shoulder once the harness is click after insertion of each buckle tongue l properly secured the harness buckle or adjuster area may be clogged with food 9 drink or other debris that needs to be removed See page 39 for checklist above and then pull the harness adjuster cleaning instructions stra
27. om the harness yoke on the rear of the child seat Fig A 5 Pull the upper harness straps through the head restraint and cover to the front of the child seat 6 Recline the child seat 7 Locate the metal buckle strap retainer on the bottom of the child seat 8 Pull the retainer away from the child seat to loosen 9 Turn the retainer so the short side will fit through the slot in the child seat shell Fig B 10 Push the retainer through the slots in the shell and cover to the top of the child seat 11 Remove the head restraint portion of the cover Remove the energy absorbing foam from the head restraint and set aside Be careful not to damage the energy absorbing foam 12 Gently remove the upper portion of the cover by pulling it from behind the side air cushions and then around the head restraint 13 Pull the lower harness straps buckle tongues HUGS chest pads and chest clip through the lower slots in cover 14 Remove the entire cover from the child seat are and Maintenance Cleaning the Cover e HAND WASH using cold water and mild soap LINE or LIE FLAT DRY to prevent the cover from shrinking DO NOT bleach machine wash machine dry or iron Refitting the Cover To refit the cover reverse the directions on page 36 Make sure that the shoulder straps are not twisted and are properly threaded through the chest clip HUGS chest pads cover foam and shell Cleaning the She
28. onnector to its adjacent vehicle LATCH anchor Fig D in an upright position Fig C e An audible click confirms attachment Ensure that the LATCH strap is not twisted NOTE f an audible click is not heard when connecting either LATCH connector the LATCH strap may be twisted or there may be debris in the LATCH connector Correct either situation before continuing with the installation process 7 Align each LATCH strap on the LATCH bar with the LATCH STRAP ON OR ABOVE LINE FORWARD FACING label on each side of the child seat Fig E TIP Gradually tighten each LATCH strap and keep the LATCH strap webbing from sliding down on the LATCH bar 8 Push the child seat firmly into the vehicle seat while pulling each LATCH strap tight Fig F 9 Attach the Versa Tether hook to the vehicle s designated tether anchor for the chosen seating position Remove all slack from the tether to secure Store excess webbing in the tether pouch See pages 25 28 10 Verify that all connections are secure and that the child seat is stable The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved front to back or side to side more than 1 in 2 5 cm at the belt path If the child seat is not secure repeat the installation process or use an alternate seating location Installation Forward F Lap Shoulder Belt Installation IMPORTANT Britax recommends that the Versa Tether be used at all times Using the tether will 4
29. or the retailer selling this product authorizes any person to create for it any other warranty obligation or liability in connection with this product NE pe Rda er sin e a 7 7 En r 4 1 1 1 i 1 a 1 Ll E A g Sant hence 42 ee CLICK The Click amp Safe Snug Harness Indicator is an audible aide to help determine when the harness is within range of appropriate snugness STEP 1 Checklist before tightening harness M Check for proper harness height see pages 6 7 M Remove slack from around child s upper thighs M Remove slack between HUGS chest pads and buckle STEP 2 Pull harness adjuster strap until an audible click confirms that the harness is snug STEP 3 Double check M Harness is buckled and secure M Harness is snug and you can not pinch excess webbing at the shoulder M If there is still slack in the harness double check Step 1 then pull the adjuster strap again until another click indicates a snug harness See Buckling and Tightening the Harness pages 34 35 for more details MADE IN Britax Child Safety Inc Tel 1 888 427 4829 RX RE 13501 South Ridge Drive RI A Charlotte NC 28273 www BritaxUSA com IX USA A Britax Childcare Group Limited company U S A VVITH GLOBAL COMPONENTS
30. ors If LATCH anchors are not available you must use vehicle belt installation methods A WARNING This child seat must not be used forward facing for children less than one year of age OR who weigh less than 20 Ibs 9 1 kg e This child seat must be in full upright position when installed forward facing for children who weigh more than 33 Ibs 15 1 kg 1 If stored remove the LATCH connectors from the storage slots under the cover See page 30 and route through their adjacent rear facing belt slots to the outside of the child seat Release j 2 Press and hold the first LATCH adjuster release button then pull the LATCH strap to full length Repeat for the remaining LATCH connector 3 Remove the Versa Tether from the pouch and place it up and over the child seat back 4 Place the child seat forward facing on the vehicle seat TIP You may need to raise or remove the vehicle head restraint to achieve best fit of the child seat 5 Attach one LATCH connector to its adjacent vehicle LATCH anchor Fig B in the upright position Fig C NOTE t may be necessary to switch the LATCH connectors as shown on page 29 if ANY of the following conditions exist e the LATCH connector is not in an upright position as shown in figure B allation Forward Facing e the LATCH strap is twisted e An audible click is NOT heard when the LATCH connector and the LATCH anchor are connected 6 Attach the remaining LATCH c
31. p again until another click indicates a snug 7 Slide the HUGS chest pads down towards the buckle harness 10 Position the chest clip at the middle of the child s chest level with the child s armpits Fig E 11 Verify that the harness is not twisted and the child is properly secured 8 Slowly pull the adjuster strap until the harness is snug around the child Fig D The harness adjust will click when the harness is snug NOTE The Click amp Safe Snug Harness Indicator is and audible aide to help determine when the harness is within range of appropriate snugness When tightening the harness this audible click provides extra assurance ys 4 that the harness is snug A snug strap should not allow f pull the harness adjuster away any Slack It lies in a relatively from the child seat to tighten straight line without sagging It does not press on the child s flesh or push the child s body into an unnatural position X Do not pull sideways If there is still slack in the harness review the IMPORTANT Always pull on the harness after securing the child to ensure the buckle tongues are secure in the harness buckle Care and Maintenan Cover Removal 1 Remove the infant body pillow 2 Loosen the harness by lifting the harness adjuster lever while pulling both shoulder straps forward as far as possible 3 Release the chest clip and unbuckle the harness 4 Unhook the shoulder straps fr
32. pes of vehicle belts are NOT compatible with this child seat 2 Motorized automatic vehicle belts 1 Vehicle belts with top or bottom anchor points on the vehicle door 3 Lap shoulder belts that have a separate retractor each for the lap section and shoulder section 4 Lap belts forward of the vehicle seat bight Lap belts that have a retractor that locks only in case of a sudden stop emergency locking retractor or ELR lehicle Compatibility Vehicle Buckle Positions A WARNING The position of the vehicle belt buckle can adversely affect the stability of the child seat If the buckle lies near the incorrect position X when the vehicle belt is tightened try fitting the child seat in another seating position in the vehicle OR consult your vehicle owner s manual to see if you can lower the vehicle buckle position by twisting the vehicle buckle stalk If it is not possible to achieve the correct position 4 4 for the buckle then another seating position MUST be used Vehicle Seating Positions A WARNING Some vehicles have no seating positions which are compatible with this child seat or any other child seat If in doubt contact the vehicle manufacturer for assistance Forward facing vehicle seats MUST be used with this child seat Side facing or rear facing seats CANNOT be used See diagram below A WARNING DO NOT place a child seat rear facing in the front seat of a vehicle with a passen
33. s Harness Buckle BUCKLE Fastening the Harness Buckle 2 Use your other hand to insert one buckle we 1 Hold the harness buckle with one hand tongue at a time into the harness buckle Nak Fig A m G click e X e A proper connection is confirmed with an audible click after inserting each buckle ge _ UNBUCKLE Releasing the Harness Buckle 1 Brace the rear of the harness buckle with one hand 2 Use your thumb to press the release button and slide both buckle tongues to remove from the buckle Fig B IMPORTANT Periodically clean the harness buckle to ensure safe operation See page 39 Child Seat Functions How to Adjust Harness Height IMPORTANT See mportant Harness Adjustments on pages 6 7 for instructions on proper harness fit based on your child s height and weight 1 Loosen the harness by lifting the harness adjuster lever while pulling the harness straps forward as far as possible 2 Rotate the head restraint adjustment knob on either side of the child seat to raise or lower the head restraint and harness Fig C NOTE DO NOT force the head restraint adjustment knob in either direction If the knob is difficult to turn the head restraint may be at maximum or minimum height the harness may be tight or the child s weight is pressing against the head restraint cover Securing Your Child Securing Your Child Buckling and Tightening the Harness Important checklist before tightening the har
34. t requirements review the forward facing guidelines on page 7 If the child cannot be secured within these requirements because the child is too small selection of a different child seat Such as an infant carrier may be required IMPORTANT See Adjusting the Harness Height on page 33 A WARNING DO NOT use the child seat rear facing if any of the following apply e the child is less than 5 Ibs 2 3 kg in weight or e the child exceeds 35 Ibs 15 9 kg in weight or e the top of the head is less than 1 in 2 5 cm from the top of the Child seat shell Fig A or e the harness straps are above the child s shoulders Safety Information Forward Facing Weigh between 20 65 Ibs 9 1 29 5 kg and 1 year of age Use forward facing only with children who are at least one year of age and who weigh between 20 65 Ibs 9 1 29 5 kg and who are 49 in 124 5 cm or less in height and the top of the child s ears are below the top of the child seat shell and the harness straps are at or above the child s shoulders parallel to level ground Fig B IMPORTANT When using forward facing recline mode it may become necessary to adjust the harness to a higher height than would be used when the seat is upright See Adjusting the Harness Height on page 33 EE Above Shoulder Level Upright Reclined El Below Shoulder Level Forward Facing Harness Height A WARNING DO NOT use the child seat forward facing if
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