Rear-Facing Installation - DJG Alpha Omega Instruction Manual

Rear-Facing Installation

After deciding whether to use your Vehicle Belts or
LATCH, be sure to read the warnings below as they
pertain to both systems.
When LATCH is not
available, fasten belt hooks
together behind the child
restraint as shown.
NOTE:
the top anchorage strap
(tether) in the rear-
facing position. The top
anchorage strap and hook
should be attached to the
bottom of the base as
shown.
WARNING
!
A loose top anchorage (tether) strap can
result in serious injury or death.
A loose LATCH system can result in
serious injury or death.
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Rear-Facing Installation with
Vehicle Belt:
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Do not use
lines. Start by making the bottom level to ground line
level, then rotate seat up. Do Not rotate past the top
most upright level to ground line.
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With child restraint
in the most reclined
position, place child
restraint rear-facing in
the back seat.
Check for proper
recline.
For children
between 5-22 lbs
(2.3-10 kg), the
bottom level to ground
line MUST be level to
the ground.
For children 22-35 lbs
(10.1-16 kg) and can sit
up unassisted, rotate the
child restraint between
the 2 level to ground
Adjust child restraint if
needed.
You may need to place
a large rolled towel(s)
or foam pool noodle(s)
(A) under the front
of the child restraint
to help achieve the
correct recline. Check
often to be sure
padding is still in place
and the vehicle belt is
tight.
continued on next page.
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