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The Guardimals
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Toddler Car Seat
High-back Booster
Backless Booster
with Built-in
Car Seat
Car Seat
Harness
OWNER'S MANUAL
www.sentrybabyproducts.com
customer service: 01-719-212-6016
WARNING
Carefully read and understand all instructions and warnings in
this manual. Failure to properly use this Car Seat increases the
risk of SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH in a sudden stop or crash.
KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.

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  • Page 1 The Guardimals Stage Stage Stage Toddler Car Seat High-back Booster Backless Booster with Built-in Car Seat Car Seat Harness OWNER'S MANUAL www.sentrybabyproducts.com customer service: 01-719-212-6016 WARNING Carefully read and understand all instructions and warnings in this manual. Failure to properly use this Car Seat increases the risk of SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH in a sudden stop or crash.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1.0 General Warnings and Information........... 5 WARNINGS................7 3.0 Features and Benefits 3.1 Toddler Car Seat................. 11 3.2 Toddler Car Seat................. 12 4.0 Preparing Car Seat for Use 4.1 Assemble the Back Support............13 4.2 Determine the Use Mode and Prepare the Car Seat for Your Child..........13 4.3 Select a Vehicle Seating Location to Install the Car Seat................
  • Page 3 Table of Contents 7.3 Installation WITH Top Tether............28 7.3.1 Installation - LATCH WITH Top Tether....... 29 7.3.2 Installation - Lap/Shoulder Belt WITH Top Tether....34 Top Tether....... 37 7.3.3 Installation - Lap Belt Only WITH 7.4 Installation Top Tether..........41 WITHOUT 7.4.1 Installation - LATCH WITHOUT...

  • Page 4: General Warnings And Information

    1.0 General Warnings and Information Proper use is required! Even if using this car seat seems easy to figure out, it is very IMPORTANT TO FOLLOW THE CAR SEAT AND VEHICLE OWNER’S MANUALS! • Failure to follow these instructions and Car Seat labels can result in a child striking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or crash.
  • Page 5 NEED HELP? Contact Sentry Baby Customer Service Department at 01-719-212-6016 with any questions concerning your car seat. Please have the model number and manufactured in (date) on your car seat available when calling or contact one of the following resources: •...

  • Page 6: Warnings

    WARNINGS Failure to follow these instructions and Car Seat labels can result in child striking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or crash. • Use this Car Seat only with children who weigh between 22 and 100 lbs. (10 and 45 kg.) and whose height is between 29 and 57 in.
  • Page 7 WARNINGS • Stage 1 Toddler Use Mode: Secure this car seat with the vehicle’s Child Restraint Anchor- age System (LATCH) if available or with a vehicle belt. - Secure Top Tether provided with this child restraint. - Always use proper belt routing based on tether use. - Snugly adjust harness around child.
  • Page 8 WARNINGS • This Car Seat is designed and tested to accommodate a child of a specific range of WEIGHT and HEIGHT. Using the Car Seat for a child whose weight or height is outside of these limits will increase the risk of death or serious injury in the event of a crash (see Section 5.0 of this manual for WEIGHT and HEIGHT limits for this car seat).
  • Page 9 WARNINGS • The Car Seat may become very hot if left in direct sunlight. Your child may suffer burns from hot components. Always check the Car Seat for hot surfaces that may come into contact with your child before placing your child in the Car Seat. We suggest that you cover the Car Seat with a blanket or towel if it will be subject to direct sunlight while you are away from the vehicle.

  • Page 10: Features And Benefits

    3.0 Features and Benefits 3.1 Toddler Car Seat (With Built-in Harness System) Head Support Cover Cover Shoulder strap Back Support Covers Cover Harness Clip Harness Straps Buckle Tongues Harness Buckle Crotch Cup Holder Strap Seat Base Cover Feet Paw Harness Adjuster Strap...

  • Page 11: Toddler Car Seat

    3.0 Features and Benefits Toddler Car Seat (With Built-in Harness System) Shoulder Belt Guides Headrest Height-Adjust Push Button Harness Strap Slots Top Tether Strap Belt Path Belt Path Opening Opening LATCH Lower Anchor Belt Top Tether Adjuster LATCH Lower Top Tether Hook Anchor adjuster LATCH Lower...

  • Page 12: Preparing Car Seat For Use

    4.0 Preparing Car Seat for Use The steps to prepare the Car Seat for use with your child are outlined below and described in detail in this owner’s manual. 4.1 Assemble the Back Support (see “Assembly and Removal of Back Support” section) Before using your Car Seat in your vehicle, you must assemble the Back Support to the Seat Base (see “Assembly and Removal of Back Support”...

  • Page 13: Select A Vehicle Seating Location To Install The Car Seat

    WITH Built-in Harness System • Select a vehicle seating location with a tether anchor, if available. Sentry Baby requires using the tether for installation whenever possible. Note: The belt routing for installation is dependent on Tether use. Use “Front Entry” belt routing when...

  • Page 14: Proper Use Check List

    4.0 Preparing Car Seat for Use 4.4 Proper Use Check List Toddler Car Seat ( WITH Harness) √ Car seat is securely installed in vehicle. √ The correct belt routing for installation is used based on use of tether. √ Top Tether is used, when possible.

  • Page 15: Weight And Height Recommendations

    5.0 Weight and Height Recommendations WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur: • FAILURE TO USE CHILD RESTRAINT IN A MANNER AP PROPRIATE FOR YOUR CHILD’S SIZE MAY INCREASE TH E RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. 5.1 Car Seat Use Modes ranges listed below and depends on the size of your child.

  • Page 16: Toddler Car Seat Use

    29 and 49 in. (74 and 124 cm) and • Top of child’s shoulders are at or below top harness slots. Sentry Baby and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend using a Car Seat WITH Built-in Harness as long as possible before changing to a Booster Car Seat.

  • Page 17: High-Back Booster Car Seat Use ( Without Built-In Harness System)

    • Child must be at least 3 years of age. Sentry Baby and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend using a High-back Booster Car Seat as long as possible before changing to a Backless Booster Car Seat. The High-back Booster Car Seat should be used until the child’s shoulders do not fit...

  • Page 18: Backless Booster Car Seat Use

    • Child must be at least 4 years of age. Sentry Baby and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend using a Backless Booster Car Seat until the child reaches a standing height of 57 in. (145 cm) before changing to secure the child with a vehicle seat belt, without a booster car seat.

  • Page 19: Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location

    Car Seat. If you are uncertain about the proper location of the Car Seat within the vehicle, contact your vehicle manufacturer directly or through their dealer before using this seat. You are also invited to call Sentry Baby Products at 01-719-212-6016 for additional information or assistance.

  • Page 20: Overall Considerations For Selecting A Seating Location

    • Use a vehicle seating location that has a tether anchor whenever possible. Installation with Top Tether is Recommended. a. Sentry Baby requires using the Top Tether provided with this car seat whenever possible. Installation of a car seat using the Top Tether can make getting a secure installation easier and can reduce the risk of injury in a crash.
  • Page 21 Vehicle anchorages should be Points identified by one of the following symbols. WITH The Guardimals Car Seat (Harness) can be used with the LATCH system to the maximum weight for harness use - 50 lbs. * (23 kg). The Guardimals Booster Car Seat...

  • Page 22: Seating Locations To Avoid

    6.0 Selecting a Vehicle Seating Location 6.2 Seating Locations to Avoid DO NOT use this Car Seat in the following seating locations. • Never use this Car Seat in a vehicle seating location that has an Active Frontal Air Bag unless recommended in the vehicle owner’s manual.

  • Page 23: Toddler Car Seat (With Built-In Harness System)

    7.0 Toddler Car Seat ( With Built-in Harness) Installation and Use 7.1 Proper Installation WARNING! Tether • Proper installation is required. Th e belt routing for securing th is Car Seat in a vehicle is WITH de pendent on installation WITHOUT the Top Tether.
  • Page 24 Note: Installation with Top Tether is recommended when a vehicle tether anchor is available. Sentry Baby requires using the Top Tether provided with this Car Seat whenever possible. Installation of a car seat using the Top Tether can make getting a secure installation easier and can reduce the risk of injury in a crash.

  • Page 25: Belt Routing Options For Installation

    7.0 Toddler Car Seat ( With Built-in Harness) Installation and Use Belt Routing Options for Installation: Installation WITH Top Tether “FRONT ENTRY” Belt Routing The "FRONT ENTRY" belt routing is used to secure the toddler Car Seat ( WITH Harness) when installed WITH the Top Tether.

  • Page 26: Installation Without Top Tether "Rear Entry" Belt Routing

    7.0 Toddler Car Seat ( With Built-in Harness) Installation and Use Installation WITHOUT Top Tether “REAR ENTRY” Belt routing The "REAR ENTRY" belt routing is used to secure the Toddler Car Seat (WITH Harness) when installed WITHOUT the Top Tether. The LATCH lower anchor belt and vehicle seat belts are routed through the “...

  • Page 27: Installation With Top Tether

    7.0 Toddler Car Seat ( With Built-in Harness) Installation and Use Installation WITH Top Tether The “FRONT ENTRY” belt routing, must be used when the Top Tether is used to Tether secure this Car Seat. Based on the seating location selected, identify if LATCH, vehicle Lap/Shoulder or vehicle Lap Belt only will be used FRONT...

  • Page 28: Installation - Latch With Top Tether

    7.0 Toddler Car Seat ( With Built-in Harness) Installation and Use 7.3.1 Installation - LATCH WITH Top Tether WARNING! • Only use the car seat LATCH System in vehicle seating po sitions designated by the vehicle manufacturer as LATCH us e position and have anchor spacing of 11 inches (280 mm). •...
  • Page 29 7.0 Toddler Car Seat ( With Built-in Harness) Installation and Use 3. Route the LATCH lower anchor belt using Tether the “FRONT ENTRY” belt routing as shown in Section 7.2. 4. Place Top Tether Strap over the top of FRONT the Head Support and rest inside seating ENTRY area.
  • Page 30 7.0 Toddler Car Seat ( With Built-in Harness) Installation and Use 9. Place knee inside seat and while pressing down, pull on the free end of the LATCH lower anchor belt to tighten the LATCH lower anchor belt around the car seat 10.
  • Page 31 7.0 Toddler Car Seat ( With Built-in Harness) Installation and Use 13. Check for a secure installation by grasping the car seat armrest and pushing side-to-side and front-to-back. The car seat should not move more than 1 inch in either direction. •...
  • Page 32 7.0 Toddler Car Seat ( With Built-in Harness) Installation and Use To remove car seat: Loosen Top Tether by pressing the button on Tether Adjuster and sliding belt through adjuster Unhook Top Tether Hook from vehicle tether anchor. Press up on retainer , unhook Tether Hook , and remove...

  • Page 33: Installation - Lap/Shoulder Belt With Top Tether

    7.0 Toddler Car Seat ( With Built-in Harness) Installation and Use 7.3.2 Installation - Lap/Shoulder Belt WITH Top Tether WARNING! • Vehicle seat belt system MUST stay tightly adjusted to car se at at all times. If vehicle seat belt does not stay tight, read ve hicle owner’s manual and “Vehicle Seat Belts”...

  • Page 34: Place Knee Inside Seat

    7.0 Toddler Car Seat ( With Built-in Harness) Installation and Use 6. If the vehicle seat back is adjustable, adjust into the upright position or the Tether position specified in the vehicle o wner’s manual for use with a car seat. FRONT ENTRY 7.

  • Page 35: Attach Top Tether Hook To Vehicle Tether

    7.0 Toddler Car Seat ( With Built-in Harness) Installation and Use 12. While holding the lap belt tight, pull slack out of shoulder belt and allow retractor to tighten sh oulder belt. 13. Attach Top Tether Hook to vehicle tether an chor .

  • Page 36: Installation - Lap Belt Only With Top Tether

    7.0 Toddler Car Seat ( With Built-in Harness) Installation and Use Loosen Top Tether by pressing the button on the Tether Adjuster and sliding belt through adjuster Unhook Top Tether Hook from vehicle tether anchor. Press up on retainer , unhook Tether Hook , and remove Unbuckle vehicle seat belt and remove...
  • Page 37 7.0 Toddler Car Seat ( With Built-in Harness) Installation and Use To secure car seat in vehicle: 1. Assemble the Back Supposrt (see "Assemble and Removal of Back Support” section). 2. Store LATCH hooks in pouch on back of seat. 3.

  • Page 38: Top

    7.0 Toddler Car Seat ( With Built-in Harness) Installation and Use 7. Pull the vehicle Lap belt out and route Tether through the car seat using the “ FRONT ENTRY” belt routing as shown in Section 7.2 and buckle the vehicle seat belt. FRONT 8.
  • Page 39 7.0 Toddler Car Seat ( With Built-in Harness) Installation and Use 13. Check for a secure installation by grasping the car seat armrest and pushing side-to-side and front-to-back. The car seat should not move more than 1 inch in either direction. •...

  • Page 40: Installation Without Top Tether

    Note: Installation with Top Tether is Routing recommended whenever possible. Sentry Baby requires using the Top Tether provided with this Car Seat whenever possible. However when a tether anchor is not available in the vehicle, the Car Seat can be secured without the Top Tether.
  • Page 41 7.0 Toddler Car Seat ( With Built-in Harness) Installation and Use 7.4.1 Installation - LATCH WITHOUT Top Tether WARNING! • Only use the car seat LATCH System in vehicle seating po sitions designated by the vehicle manufacturer for use w ith LATCH and have anchor spacing of 11 inches (280 mm). •...
  • Page 42 7.0 Toddler Car Seat ( With Built-in Harness) Installation and Use 3. Adjust the harness strap height for your child – Harness straps MUST be at or above the child’s shoulders (see “Changing Harness Strap Height” section). 4. Route the LATCH lower anchor belt using the “REAR ENTRY”...
  • Page 43 7.0 Toddler Car Seat ( With Built-in Harness) Installation and Use Place knee inside seat and while pressing down, pull on the free end of the LATCH lower anchor belt to tighten the LATCH lower anchor belt around the Car Seat 10.
  • Page 44 7.0 Toddler Car Seat ( With Built-in Harness) Installation and Use To remove car seat: Loosen LATCH lower anchor belt by putting knee in seat and while pressing down , lift up on LATCH Adjuster and slide belt through adjuster 2.

  • Page 45: Installation - Lap/Shoulder Belt Without Top Tether

    7.0 Toddler Car Seat ( With Built-in Harness) Installation and Use 7.4.2 Installation - Lap/Shoulder Belt WITHOUT Top Tether WARNING! • Vehicle seat belt system MUST stay tightly adjusted to car se at at all times. If vehicle seat belt does not stay tight, read ve hicle owner’s manual and “Vehicle Seat Belts’...
  • Page 46 7.0 Toddler Car Seat ( With Built-in Harness) Installation and Use 4. Place the car seat on the vehicle seat in a seating location and centered between the Lap/Shoulder belt anchorages (see “Selecting a Vehicle Seating Location” section). 5. If the vehicle seat back is adjustable, adjust into the upright position or the position REAR specified in the vehicle owner’s manual...
  • Page 47 7.0 Toddler Car Seat ( With Built-in Harness) Installation and Use 10. While holding the lap belt tight, pull slack out of shoulder belt and allow retractor to tighten shoulder belt. 11. Check for a secure installation by grasping the car seat armrest and pushing side-to-side and front-to-back.

  • Page 48: Installation - Lap Belt Only Without Top Tether

    7.0 Toddler Car Seat ( With Built-in Harness) Installation and Use 7.4.3 Installation - Lap Belt Only WITHOUT Top Tether WARNING! • Vehicle seat belt system MUST stay tightly adjusted to car se at at all times. If vehicle seat belt does not stay tight, read ve hicle owner’s manual and “Vehicle Seat Belts’...
  • Page 49 7.0 Toddler Car Seat ( With Built-in Harness) Installation and Use 5. Place the car seat on the vehicle seat in a seating location and centered between the Lap belt anchorages (see “Selecting a Vehicle Seating Location” section). 5. If the vehicle seat back is adjustable, adjust into the upright position or the position specified in the vehicle owner’s manual for use with a car seat.
  • Page 50 7.0 Toddler Car Seat ( With Built-in Harness) Installation and Use Check for a secure installation by grasping the car seat armrest and pushing side-to-side and front-to-back. The car seat should not move more than 1 inch in either direction. •...

  • Page 51: Securing Your Child

    7.0 Toddler Car Seat ( With Built-in Harness) Installation and Use 7.5 Securing your Child Minimum Use Recommendations Child must be at least 1 year old, able to sit upright unassisted and weigh at least 22 lbs. (10 kg) to use this Car Seat.
  • Page 52 • Do not use accessories such as strap covers, blankets, cu shions, or padding under harness straps or child unless pr ovided by Sentry Baby. • Do not use Car Seat with harness straps loose or unbuckled. H arness straps MUST be snug and positioned over shoulders...
  • Page 53 - Pull up on buckle tongues to be sure they are locked. - DO NOT use the Car Seat if the harness buckle does not lock securely. Contact Sentry Baby at 1-719-212-6016 for assistance. Check that harness straps are not twisted.
  • Page 54 7.0 Toddler Car Seat ( With Built-in Harness) Installation and Use 4. Snugly adjust harness around your child by pulling the harness adjuster strap at front of car seat shown. See “Adjustment of the Harness Straps” section for more information on tightening and loosening the harness.
  • Page 55 7.0 Toddler Car Seat ( With Built-in Harness) Installation and Use 5. Close harness clip and position as close to arm pit level as possible. 6. Check that the Harness Straps are snugly adjusted. - Check that harness straps are snug on child’s shoulders and thighs.
  • Page 56 7.0 Toddler Car Seat ( With Built-in Harness) Installation and Use To remove your child: 1. Unbuckle Harness Clip - press on the tabs in the top and bottom of the Harness Clip and pull apart to open the Harness Clip.

  • Page 57: Installation And Use

    8.0 Toddler Car Seat ( With Built-in Harness) Installation and Use WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur: • Child must be at least 3 years old and w eigh at least 30 lbs. (14 kg) to use th e Booster Mode. •...

  • Page 58: Booster Car Seat (Without Built-In Harness System)

    8.0 Booster Car Seat ( Without Built-in Harness) Installation and Use WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur: • If child will not keep vehicle shoulder belt properly positioned on shoulder, DO NOT use this Booster Car Seat. Use a di fferent child restraint system.
  • Page 59 8.0 Booster Car Seat ( Without Built-in Harness) Installation and Use NOTE: LATCH or Top Tether may be used to secure the High-back Booster Car Seat in position. Securing the High-back Booster Car Seat in the vehicle can make it easier for a child to get in and out of the High-back Booster Car Seat (see, Section 7.3.1).
  • Page 60 8.0 Booster Car Seat ( Without Built-in Harness) Installation and Use 5. If the vehicle seat back is adjustable, adjust into the upright position or the position specified in the vehicle owner’s manual Inner for use with a car seat. Slot 6.
  • Page 61 8.0 Booster Car Seat ( Without Built-in Harness) Installation and Use 9. Adjust Head Support so that the vehicle s houlder belt passes over the shoulder m idway between the neck and the end o f the shoulder. The Booster Shoulder B elt Guide in the Head Support should b e just above the child’s shoulders.
  • Page 62 8.0 Booster Car Seat ( Without Built-in Harness) Installation and Use 11. Check fit of the vehicle seat belts on child: - Vehicle lap belt must be low on hips contacting the thighs. - Vehicle shoulder belt must contact the chest and be centered o n the shoulder.

  • Page 63: Backless Booster Car Seat

    8.0 Booster Car Seat ( Without Built-in Harness) Installation and Use 8.2 Backless Booster Car Seat ( WITHOUT Built-in Harness) Installation and Use WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur: • Child must be at least 4 years old and weigh at least 40 lbs.
  • Page 64 8.0 Booster Car Seat ( Without Built-in Harness) Installation and Use 2. Tuck harness adjustment belt up under front of the seat base. 3. Assemble Vehicle Shoulder Belt Positioner to back of Car Seat (see “Assembly and Removal of Vehicle Shoulder Belt Positioner” section). 4.
  • Page 65 8.0 Booster Car Seat ( Without Built-in Harness) Installation and Use 7. Pull the vehicle lap/shoulder belt across front o f child and buckle vehicle seat belt. - V ehicle shoulder belt on buckle side must be under armrest. 8. Place vehicle shoulder belt in Vehicle Shoulder Belt Positioner and adjust to position shoulder belt on child.
  • Page 66 8.0 Booster Car Seat ( Without Built-in Harness) Installation and Use 9. C heck fit of the vehicle seat belts on child: - Vehicle lap belt must be low on hops contacting the thighs. - Vehicle shoulder belt must contact the c h est and be centered on the shoulder.

  • Page 67: Vehicle Seat Belts

    9.0 Vehicle Seat Belts 9.1 Check that the Vehicle Seat Belt is Safe to Use Toddle car seat use ( WITH the Build-in harness) the Car Seat must be tightly secured at all times. The vehicle seat belt must be capable of maintaining tight installation at all times. A variety of vehicles have been equipped with vehicle seat belt sys - tems that are not safe for use with the Car Seat.

  • Page 68: Safe Seat Belt Systems

    9.0 Vehicle Seat Belts Safe Seat Belt Systems: The following vehicle seat belt systems can be used with the Car Seat provided that all of the other requirements prescribed in these instructions, including seat position, and all instructions provided by your vehicle’s owner’s manual are followed. For both Toddler Use or Booster Use M ode: Combination lap/shoulder belt with locking latch plate •...
  • Page 69 9.0 Vehicle Seat Belts Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt with sliding LATCH plate Please refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for additional information on locking this style of seat belt. This style of belt MUST be locked to prevent movement of car seat. For Toddler Use Mode WITH Harness:...

  • Page 70: Unsafe Seat Belt Systems

    9.0 Vehicle Seat Belts Unsafe Seat Belt Systems: DO NOT use the following types of vehicle seat belt systems with the Car Seat. These vehicle seat belt systems will not hold the Car Seat securely in place at all times. The addition of a locking clip will not make these vehicle seat belt systems safe to use.
  • Page 71 9.0 Vehicle Seat Belts Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt With Retractor: DO NOT use a vehicle lap/shoulder belt system if the lap belt and shoulder belt each have retractors at one end. This type of vehicle seat belt system will NOT adequately restrain the Car Seat. Passive Restraint - Lap or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Door: DO NOT use a vehicle seat belt that is...
  • Page 72 9.0 Vehicle Seat Belts Lap Belts Located Forward of Seat Crease: DO NOT use a vehicle seat belt that is anchored on the vehicle seat more than 2 inches forward of the crease between the seat bottom and the seat back. This type of vehicle seat belt anchors the Car Seat too far forward and the Car Seat will NOT be safely restrained...
  • Page 73 9.0 Vehicle Seat Belts If you have one of the vehicle seat belts systems as shown on the previous page, DO NOT use it to secure the Car Seat in the vehicle. Look in the vehicle for a location that has a more suitable vehicle seat belt system as described in the “Vehicle seat belt Systems that are Adequate for installation of Car Seat”...

  • Page 74: Operation And Adjustments

    10.0 Operation and Adjustments 10.1 Assembly and Removal of Back Support Before using your Car Seat in your vehicle, you must assemble the Back Support and prepare the Car Seat harness straps for your child. To assemble Back Support: • Place Car Seat base on the floor or other firm surface and loosen the harness to align Back Support tabs to seat base openings...

  • Page 75: Changing Harness Strap Adjustment

    10.0 Operation and Adjustements 10.2 Changing Harness Strap Adjustment WARNING! • To prevent injury from contact with the vehicle interior or ej ection, the harness system must be snugly adjusted ar ound child. The harness system on this Car Seat has an adjuster allowing adjustment of harness strap for a snug fit on your child.
  • Page 76 10.0 Operation and Adjustments 3. Check that the Harness Straps are snugly adjusted. The harness strap is properly tightened if you are not able to insert more than one finger between the harness strap and the child’s shoulder or thigh. To loosen harness or lengthen the harness strap: 1.

  • Page 77: Changing Harness Strap Height

    10.0 Operation and Adjustments 10.3 Changing Harness Strap Height WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur: • Harness straps must be at or above the ch ild’s shoulders. Failure to properly ad just the harness on your child increases th e risk of death or serious injury in the ev ent of a sudden stop or crash.
  • Page 78 10.0 Operation and Adjustments The harness can be adjusted to three different heights. The proper height of the harness straps is at or just above your child’s shoulders. If your child’s shoulders are between two levels, always use the higher of the two.
  • Page 79 10.0 Operation and Adjustments To re-attach Harness Straps in the new height positions: Re-attach the Harness Straps at the required height by placing the Harness Straps into the matching harness straps slots in the Back Support Pad and Back Support, a.

  • Page 80: Harness Removal And Assembly

    10.0 Operation and Adjustments d. Inspect the Harness Straps from the front and back of the car seat to ensure that they are not twisted. Twisted harness straps can prevent proper tightening of the harness and thus may not adequately restrain your child in a sharp turn, sudden stop or crash. Before Using the car sat, please pull on the harness straps from the front of the car seat to ensure they are securely re-attached.
  • Page 81 10.0 Operation and Adjustments e. Remove lower end of harness strap and Crotch Belt. - From bottom of Seat Base, pull the m eta l harness retainer away from the bo tto m of the Seat Base. - Rotate the metal harness retainer and ha rn ess strap to position the narrow sid e of the metal harness retainer int o the harness slot.
  • Page 82 10.0 Operation and Adjustments Harness Assembly: WARNING! • Harness straps must be at or above the ch ild’s shoulders. Failure to properly ad just the harness on your child increases th e risk of death or serious injury in the ev ent of a sudden stop or crash.
  • Page 83 10.0 Operation and Adjustments - Slide the metal harness retainer through th e h arness slot opening in the Seat Pad an d Seat Base. - Pull the metal harness retainer down th rou gh the harness slot on the shoulder aw ay from the bottom of the Seat Base, position the metal harness retainer flat ag ai nst the Car Seat and pull on the...
  • Page 84 10.0 Operation and Adjustments - From back of car seat, pull Harness Straps through the Harness Strap Slots in back support until you have enough strap to reach the Belt Adjuster Plate - Feed one Harness Strap End onto the Harness Strap Connector Plate then feed the other Harness Strap End onto the Connector Plate...

  • Page 85: Adjusting The Head Support

    10.0 Operation and Adjustments 10.5 Adjusting the Head Support The Head Support on this Car Seat is designed to provide maximum lateral head protection. Never remove the Head Support from the Back Support. The Head Support can be moved up or down through a series of positions.

  • Page 86: Assembly And Removal Of Vehicle Shoulder Belt Positioner

    10.0 Operation and Adjustments 10.6 Assembly and Removal of vehicle Shoulder Belt Positioner Use the Shoulder Belt Guide to center the vehicle shoulder belt on the child’s shoulder. Shoulder belt MUST be centered on child’s shoulder as shown. To attach vehicle Shoulder Belt Positioner: - Lay Vehicle Shoulder Belt Positioner out on Free end flat surface with free end on top.
  • Page 87 10.0 Operation and Adjustments Use and Adjustment of Vehicle Shoulder Belt Positioner Insert the vehicle shoulder belt into both sides of the Shoulder Belt Guide. Pull the free end of the strap down to tighten the Shoulder Belt Guide against the child’s shoulder and bring the shoulder belt into the proper position.

  • Page 88: Additional Information

    11.0 Additional Information 11.1 Certifications This Car Seat conforms to all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for use in motor vehicles and aircraft. See use modes below: TO DDLER CAR SEAT Mode ( WITH Harness System): This restraint IS certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft. BO OSTER CAR SEAT Mode ( WITHOUT Harness System):...

  • Page 89: Cleaning And Maintenance

    12.0 Cleaning and Maintenance 12.0 Cleaning and Maintenance The hard surfaces of the Car Seat (plastic components and metal parts) except the Buckle, may be cleaned by wiping with a solution of water with mild soap. DO NOT use bleach as it may weaken plastic component.
  • Page 90 12.0 Cleaning and Maintenance WARNING! • DO NOT use Car Seat without seat, back support and head su pport pads. To Remove Head Support Pad: • Slide elastic material near shoulder belt slot. • Pull pad off head support. To Remove Back Support Pad: •...
  • Page 91 • S urface wash only with mild soap and water. Rinse with c le an water. Air dry. D O NOT launder the straps as they may become damaged or w e akened. Contact Sentry Baby customer service or order r e p lacement straps.

  • Page 92: Replacement Parts

    13.0 Replacement Parts Replacement Parts 13.0 If you need help or replacement parts, please call our Customer Service Department at 01-719-212-6016 between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, Pacific Standa r d Time, Monday through Friday or visit us online at www.sentrybabyproducts.com.

  • Page 93: How To Register Your Car Seat

    Send your name, address, e-mail address if available, and the restraint’s model number and manufacturing date to: Sentry Baby Products, LLC., 1545 Locust Street, Ontario, CA 91761 or call 1-719-212-6016 or register online at: http://www.sentrybabyproducts.com.
  • Page 94 Sentry Baby Products, LLC 6660 Delmonico Drive, Suite D470 Colorado Springs, CO 80919 SBP16019...

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