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Britax First Class Si User Manual

An extremely practical long lasting child seat birth to 18kg (birth to around 4 years)
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First Class Si
First Class Si
USER GUIDE - TO BE STORED IN RECLINE FOOT
An extremely practical long lasting child seat
Birth to 18kg (birth to around 4 years)
UNIVERSAL
Up to 18kg Y
E
11
03.44.166
Rearward facing for baby up to 13kg or forward facing
for an older child between 9kg and 18kg.
*WARNING: DO NOT use on passenger seats fitted with a
front airbag unless your vehicle manufacturer confirms it is safe.
THE MOST TESTED CAR SEAT ON THE ROAD

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  • Page 1 First Class Si First Class Si USER GUIDE - TO BE STORED IN RECLINE FOOT An extremely practical long lasting child seat Birth to 18kg (birth to around 4 years) UNIVERSAL Up to 18kg Y 03.44.166 Rearward facing for baby up to 13kg or forward facing for an older child between 9kg and 18kg.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    (surveys have revealed that 7 out of 10 car seats are not installed correctly or being used properly – Source: RAC). The First Class Si is designed for children from birth to approx four years (Birth to 18kg). It is designed to carry children from Birth to 13kg in rearward facing mode and 9kg to 18kg in forward facing mode.

  • Page 3: Vital Information - Read Now

    First Class Si secure. Even if it is not being used by your child. make sure the vehicle seat-belt is only used in the seat-belt guides described in this user guide.

  • Page 4: Frequently Asked Questions

    It is designed for use from newborn to a maximum of 3 months. Can I put my child in the First Class Si facing forward before they reach 9kg in weight? No, the weight range corresponds to the European standard applying to car seats and the First Class Si has been tested and approved for forward facing installation from 9kg.

  • Page 5: Crucial Parts Of Your Child Car Seat

    Crucial parts of your child car seat These are the different parts of the First Class Si. You need to know these before installing the First Class Si in your car. 1. Shoulder strap slots 10. Adjuster strap 2. Chest pads 11.

  • Page 6: Adjusting The Harness

    Using the First Class Si Preparing to install the First Class Si in the car IMPORTANT - You must adjust the height of shoulder straps of the harness to the correct position for your child BEFORE installing the First Class Si in the car, as they cannot be adjusted once installed in the car.

  • Page 7: Checking The Height Of The Shoulder Straps

    NO - Too high Undo the harness and go to Changing the Height of the Shoulder Straps on page 8 To fit your child into the First Class Si refer to ‘Fitting the First Class Si (rearward facing) on page 11 The shoulder straps MUST be threaded through the slots in the cover and shell nearest the top of your child’s shoulders.
  • Page 8 YES - Correct Undo the harness and go to Changing the Height of the Shoulder Straps on page 8 To fit your child into the First Class Si refer to ‘Fitting the First Class Si (forward facing) on page 16 The shoulder straps MUST be threaded through the slots in the cover and shell nearest the top of your child’s shoulders.

  • Page 9: Removing Your Child From The First Class Si

    IMPORTANT - You must adjust the height of the shoulder straps before you install your child seat in a car. Carefully place the First Class Si on the floor. With the First Class Si fully reclined, open the With one hand press in and hold the harness seat-belt guard at the back of the shell.
  • Page 10 Pull the cover from the top of the seat so that you can see the slots in the seat shell. Pull the shoulder strap and the chest pad strap forward and towards the centre of the shell, easing the metal tab and straps through the slot.
  • Page 11 Hook the shoulder strap back onto the yoke, making sure that the adjuster strap is not twisted and that the thread colours on the shoulder strap match those on the adjuster strap. Repeat from step 2 with the other shoulder strap. ✘...

  • Page 12: Fitting The Seat Rearward Facing

    STRAPS ARE THE CORRECT HEIGHT FOR YOUR CHILD. Up to 9kg, and until the baby can sit unaided with confidence, you must ONLY install the First Class Si rearward facing using a lap-and-diagonal seat-belt. EXTREME HAZARD Do not use on passenger seats equipped with air bags.
  • Page 13 Thread the lap section of the seat-belt around First Class Si. both seat-belt guides underneath the front of the First Class Si shell. Make sure that the lap DO NOT try to go around the back of the First section of the seat-belt is not twisted and Class Si first –...

  • Page 14: To Remove The First Class Si From The Car

    To return the recline foot to its stored position, simply swing it back into the underside of the First Class Si. You should hear a click as it disengages from its locked-open position, and another as it locks into its stowed position. The recline foot is only securely stowed once you hear this click.

  • Page 15: Removing The Newborn Insert

    Removing the newborn Insert With one hand press in and hold the harness Remove the buckle comfort pad by pulling it release button. With your other hand below over the buckle. the chest pads, pull the shoulder straps forward as far as possible to loosen the harness.
  • Page 16 The crotch strap length will now need The newborn insert can now be removed. shortening. To do this, rotate the exposed metal strap adjuster and push it through the IMPORTANT – The crotch strap slot in the cover and the seat body. Pull on the buckle to ensure that the adjuster does not slip MUST now be adjusted.

  • Page 17: Fitting The Seat Forward Facing

    IMPORTANT – Have you adjusted the harness to the correct height for your child? You must adjust the height of the harness BEFORE installing the First Class Si in your car. It cannot be adjusted whilst the seat is installed.
  • Page 18 Firmly push your First Class Si into the vehicle ... and then pull here to tighten the diagonal seat using your body weight. Again, make sure section of the seat-belt. It is essential to make that the seat-belt still lies in the area of the...
  • Page 19 To check this try to pull the seat forward by the harness. It should feel firm, not loose. If, after following the above instructions, your seat-belt buckle looks like this the First Class Si ✔ should now be secure. To check this try to pull the seat forward by the harness.

  • Page 20: Option B - Alternative Routing

    'B'. IMPORTANT – The First Class Si has two red seat-belt locks. ONLY USE the one FURTHEST away from the seat-belt buckle. Pull here to tighten the diagonal section of the Thread the belt around the diagonal seat-belt seat-belt.
  • Page 21 SIDE ONLY - The side nearest to the buckle. IMPORTANT – after installing the First Class Si you need to check the position of the seat-belt buckle (see "Check the position of the seat-belt buckle"). If in any doubt contact our Customer Service helpline on 01264 386034.

  • Page 22: Reclining The Seat

    Let go of the recline handle and push the shell either forwards or backwards to make sure the First Class Si locks into place. Handy Tip - A fully reclined position will make fitting easier.

  • Page 23: Looking After The First Class Si

    Looking after the First Class Si Removing the cover Press and hold down the harness release With the First Class Si fully reclined, open the button. With your other hand below the chest seat-belt guard at the back of the shell. Pull...

  • Page 24: Cleaning The Cover

    ✔ on the adjuster strap. Replacement Covers The First Class Si, its cover, comfort pad and chest pads have been carefully designed, manufactured and tested to high safety standards. IMPORTANT – The cover is a safety feature. NEVER use the First Class Si without it.

  • Page 25: Removing And Cleaning The Buckle

    Clean the harness buckle with warm water. loosen the harness (see 'Adjusting the harness' Rinse thoroughly. on page 5) and lay the First Class Si on its back. With both hands under the seat shell use your finger tips to rotate the tab and push it up through the slot in the seat shell and cover.

  • Page 26: Important Information. Read Before Your First Journey

    First Class Si. store the First Class Si in a safe place when it is not being used away from direct sunlight and sources of heat, eg radiators. Avoid placing heavy objects on top of it.

  • Page 27: Final Checklist

    However safe a child seat is, however well built it is, your child's safety depends on you. Read this final checklist once you have fitted the First Class Si in your car. 1. Have you adjusted the height of the shoulder straps to the correct position for your child? See page 5 Preparing to install the First Class Si in your car.

  • Page 28: Point Of Sale Information

    UN/ECE Regulation No. 16 or other equivalent standards. FM 22321 QS 9000 Britax Excelsior Limited 1 Churchill Way West Andover Hampshire SP10 3UW United Kingdom Customer Service Helpline: 01264 386034 Switchboard: 01264 333343 Fax: 01264 334146 www.britax.co.uk A Britax Childcare Company...

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