Care And Maintenance - Britax Britix Marathon User Manual

Care and Maintenance

Cover Removal
WARNING:
DO NOT take apart or attempt to take apart the harness .
It is unnecessary and dangerous to do so .
NEVER remove the buckle tongues from the harness .
They cannot be reattached after removal .
1� Loosen the harness by lifting the harness-adjuster 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� Remove the belly pad from the buckle .
4� Pull upper harness straps through the shell and cover, to the front
of the restraint .
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 the cover .
7� Remove the entire cover from the restraint .
Refitting the Cover
To refit the cover, reverse above directions . Make sure that the
shoulder straps are threaded through the chest clips and that the
harness is not twisted .
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Cleaning the Cover
• HAND WASH using cold water and mild soap .
• LINE DRY to prevent cover from shrinking .
• DO NOT bleach, machine wash, machine dry, or iron .
Cleaning the Shell
• SPONGE CLEAN using warm water and mild soap .
• TOWEL DRY
• DO NOT use solvents, abrasive cleaners, or disassemble the
harness .
Cleaning the Harness
• SPONGE CLEAN using warm water and mild soap .
• TOWEL DRY
• DO NOT bleach, machine wash, machine dry, or disassemble
the harness .
Cleaning the Harness Adjuster
Periodically check the adjuster area to be sure it is clean and free
of food, coins, dirt, and other objects . If debris is present, it must be
removed to prevent interference with the adjuster mechanism .
• BRUSH AWAY LOOSE DEBRIS using a soft bristled brush .
• SPONGE CLEAN using warm water and mild soap .
• TOWEL DRY
• DO NOT use solvents, abrasive cleaners, or disassemble the
harness .
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