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Britax Car Sea manual

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    T able of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3–5 Child Restraint Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–7 V ehicle Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    3 2 Safety Information Introduction • Read and understand this information booklet before using this product. T o ensure proper restraint use, stor e this booklet so you can consult it often. • This child restraint is designed for use only by children who weigh between 22 and 80 pounds (10 and 36 kg) and whose height is between 19 and 53 inches[...]

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    5 4 Safety Information Safety Information • F AILURE TO FOLLOW EACH OF THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESUL T IN YOUR CHILD STRIKING THE VEHICLE’S INTERIOR DURING A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH. SECURE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT WITH A VEHICLE BEL T AS SPECIFIED IN THIS USER GUIDE. • USE THE VEHICLE’S LA TCH SYSTEM, LAP-SHOULDER BEL T SYSTEM, OR LAP BEL [...]

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    7 6 Child Restraint Features Child Restraint Features 1 Cover 2 Harness Slots 3 Harness 4 Comfort Pads 5 Harness Retainer 6 Chest Clip 7 HUGS™ Shoulder Pads 8 Buckle 9 Belly Pad 10 Harness Release Lever* 11 LA TCH Connectors 12 Harness Adjuster Strap 13 V ersa-T ether™ Assembly 14 Harness Y oke 15 Storage Pouches 16 LA TCH Adjusters 17 Recline [...]

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    8 V ehicle Seating Positions V ehicle Safety Belts NOTE: The information in this section only applies to installation with vehicle seat belts. IMPORT ANT : 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[...]

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    10 11 Installation Installation with LA TCH 1 V erify that your vehicle is equipped with LA TCH anchors. ( Fig A ) • If LA TCH anchors are not installed, you must use standard vehicle belt installation methods. 2 Insert recline bar into holes on rear of restraint ( see page 18 ) . 3 If stored, remove LA TCH connectors from storage pouches on rear[...]

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    13 12 Installation Installation Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation Figure A illustrates a typical lap- shoulder vehicle belt configuration. 1 Insert recline bar into holes on rear of restraint ( see page 18 ) . 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 sl[...]

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    15 14 Installation Installation Lap Belt Installation Figure A illustrates a typical lap belt configuration. 1 Insert recline bar into holes on rear of restraint ( See page 18 ) . 2 Place the child restraint in a forward facing position on the vehicle seat. 3 Pull the vehicle belt out, then pass the vehicle belt through the first belt slot, from th[...]

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    17 16 V ersa-T ether™ V ersa-T ether™ W ARNING: A TT ACH THE VERSA-TETHER ONL Y TO TETHER ANCHORS IDENTIFIED BY YOUR VEHICLE MANUF ACTURER AS TETHER ANCHORAGE POINTS. USE OF OTHER LOCA TIONS IS NOT APPROVED OR PERMITTED. • AL W A YS USE THE VERSA-TETHER FOR CHILDREN WEIGHING MORE THAN 50 POUNDS (22.6 KG). • Britax recommends that the tether[...]

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    19 18 Using Restraint Features Using the Buckle 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 connection is confirmed with a positive click, after inserting the second buckle tongue ( Fig. B ) . Releasing the Buckle 1 Brace the rear of the buckle with hand. 2 Use t[...]

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    21 20 Securing Y our Child Securing Y our Child Once the child restraint has been installed in the vehicle, follow these instructions to secure your child in the child restraint. IMPORT ANT : 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 remove[...]

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    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. W ARNING: Do not use position two (2) until child exceeds 50 pounds (22.6 kg)! Remove the buckle, then rethread in appropriate position. See page 26 for buckle removal and rethr eading instructions. 23 22 Harness [...]

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    25 24 Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance 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 [...]

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    27 26 Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance 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. THOROUGHL Y RINSE, using warm water ( Fig. A ). SOAK, overnight if possible, using warm water to loosen hardened drinks or food.[...]

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    28 W arranty 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 W ARRANTY This product is warranted against defective materials or workmanship for one year from the date of original purchase. Proof of purchase is r equired. Y [...]

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