Britax Safe-n-sound Tourer Instruction Manual

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IMPORTANT:
KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON
THE CHILD RESTRAINT
Instructions for Installation & Use
Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. 4000/A/2013
TOURER™
BOOSTER CAR SEAT
Series No. 4000/A/2013
FORWARD
FACING
4 years to
6-8 years
(approx).

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  • Page 1 TOURER™ BOOSTER CAR SEAT Scan for video instructions Instructions for Installation & Use Series No. 4000/A/2013 FORWARD FACING 4 years to 6-8 years (approx). IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. 4000/A/2013...
  • Page 2 SEATBELT QUICK SETUP Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. 4000/A/2013...
  • Page 3 SEATBELT QUICK SETUP Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. 4000/A/2013...
  • Page 4 INTRODUCTION To be used with a lap-sash seatbelt by a child whose shoulders are above the lower shoulder height marker (approximately 4 years of age) until the child’s shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker (approximately 6 to 8 years of age).
  • Page 5 INTRODUCTION Da usare con una cintura di sicurezza fasciante da un bambino le cui spalle superano il marcatore di altezza inferiore (circa 4 anni di età) fino a quando le spalle del bambino raggiungono il marcatore di altezza della spalla superiore (circa 6 a 8 anni di età).
  • Page 6 INTRODUCTION Được sử dụng với dây nịt an toàn quàng qua vai của em có vai ở trên vạch ghi độ cao của vai ở dưới cùng (khoảng 4 tuổi) cho đến khi vai em cao tới vạch ghi độ cao của vai ở trên cùng (khoảng 6-8 tuổi). Cũng có...
  • Page 7 INTRODUCTION Να χρησιμοποιείται με ζώνη ασφαλείας τριών σημείων από ένα παιδί του οποίου οι ώμοι είναι πάνω από τον χαμηλότερο δείκτη ύψους ώμου (περίπου 4 ετών) μέχρι οι ώμοι του παιδιού να φτάνουν στον ανώτερο δείκτη ύψους ώμου (περίπου 6 έως 8 ετών). Μπορεί...
  • Page 8: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Carefully read all the instructions for installation. If in doubt about the method of installation, consult Britax Childcare or agent or a child restraint fitter or, in New Zealand, consult the agent for the vehicle. There is no requirement to attach this booster seat to the car's child restraint upper anchorage fitting.
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    INDEX PAGE INTRODUCTION WARNINGS SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS AND A GROWING CHILD SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS AND THE NEXT STEP SPECIAL FEATURES HOW TO SETUP HOW TO USE HOW TO USE WITH A CHILD HARNESS TO REMOVE CHILD CARE & MAINTENANCE HOW TO CLEAN IN CASE OF ACCIDENT Instructions for Installation &...
  • Page 10: Warnings

    • Use the restraint exactly as shown in the instructions. • Supervision of children is needed because they may be able to undo the buckles and/or special features. • DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR. • Do not alter or modify this restraint. Use only recommended parts and accessories.
  • Page 11 IMPORTANT : • Seatbelt extenders are not recommended to be used if the seatbelt is not long enough to secure the child restraint. If seatbelts are too short then seek advice from a child restraint fitter and consider their recommendations before using a seatbelt extender.
  • Page 12 SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS AND A GROWING CHILD Marker B Front of Vehicle Marker A Height label will be behind the child’s neck. SMALLER CHILD Shoulders must not be below the Lower Shoulder Height Marker. Marker A From approximately 4 years of age. TALLER CHILD Shoulders must not be above the Upper Marker B...
  • Page 13: Shoulder Height Markers

    SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS IMPORTANT: Follow this advice. MARKER A: LOWER SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKER The child’s shoulders must be in-line or above this marker. Approximately 4 years of age. If the child’s shoulders are below then the child should remain in their previous child restraint.
  • Page 14 SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS AND AND THE NEXT STEP Next type of restraint that can be used in the car for your child. When your child has outgrown the this booster seat, you can then use either restraint methods as follows: A larger booster seat suitable for children up to 8-10 years of age.
  • Page 15: Special Features

    SPECIAL FEATURES Front of Vehicle 1. Padded Cover for Comfort BOOSTER SEATBELT PATH label (each side, for lap belt) 3. SLIDEGUARD™ clip 4. Shoulder Height Markers 5. Sash guide BOOSTER SEATBELT PATH label (each side, for sash belt) 7. Child harness slots Instructions for Installation &...
  • Page 16: How To Setup

    HOW TO SETUP ADJUSTING THE SLIDEGUARD™ CLIP The SLIDEGUARD™clip crotch strap can be adjusted so that it fits the seatbelt correctly to the child. The crotch strap length adjuster can be found under the seat. A. Adjust the crotch straps for the SLIDEGUARD™ clip so that the Lap portion of the seatbelt is positioned on the child's hips and thighs and the clip prevents the lap belt rising up onto the abdomen.
  • Page 17 HOW TO SETUP SETTING UP THE SASH GUIDE The sash guide needs to be positioned to the same side as the sash belt route. A. The Sash guide is found attached to a strap at the back of the restraint. B.
  • Page 18 HOW TO USE A. Place the booster seat in the desired seating position. B. Seat the child in the seat. The child's shoulders must be between the lower and upper shoulder height markers. C. Pull the seatbelt out and place the lap belt over the child's hips and thighs, BOOSTER SEATBELT PATH across the red label, engage seatbelt...
  • Page 19 HOW TO USE D. Feed the sash-belt across the child's chest and through the sash guide. The sash guide should be used to correctly position the sash portion of the seatbelt over the child’s shoulder and across the chest. IMPORTANT: ALWAYS USE THE SASH GUIDE Sash guide...
  • Page 20 HOW TO USE E. Hook the SLIDEGUARD™ clip over the lap part of the seatbelt with the lap belt positioning logo facing forward. The SLIDEGUARD™ clip must be used at all times to prevent the child slumping (sliding forward at base of seat) as the lap belt on the abdomen is dangerous in the event of a crash.
  • Page 21 HOW TO USE G. The seatbelt must fit firmly but comfortably across the lap and chest. If needed, adjust the vehicle seat to improve the position of the sash on the child’s chest. It should pull to the rear of the child. H.
  • Page 22 HOW TO USE WARNING: A SASH BELT UNDER THE ARM OR BEHIND THE BACK IS DANGEROUS. SEAT BELT SEAT BELT UNDER THE ARM BEHIND THE BACK IS DANGEROUS IS DANGEROUS Seat belt fitting closely across the chest and through the sash guide. Lap belt must always be firm on the thighs.
  • Page 23: To Remove Child

    HOW TO USE TO REMOVE CHILD Disengage seat belt tongue and buckle. Remove the belt from the child. When Booster is not being used, secure in position, by engaging seat belt over the booster seat or store in a safe place. Instructions for Installation &...
  • Page 24: How To Use With A Child Harness

    HOW TO USE WITH A CHILD HARNESS USING THE BOOSTER SEAT WITH A CHILD HARNESS A child harness MUST be used with this Booster seat if the seating position chosen has a Lap only seat belt. A child harness can also be used in a position with a lap-sash seatbelt and is useful if the occupant does not always wear the seat belt correctly.
  • Page 25 HOW TO USE WITH A CHILD HARNESS A. Hold the lap and sash straps together and fold as shown. Slide the inner strap into the Gated Slide followed by the outer strap. Outer Inner Strap Strap Faces IMPORTANT : towards Child Face the hollow side of the Gated Slide and the inner strap towards...
  • Page 26 HOW TO USE WITH A CHILD HARNESS D. Feed the straps through the Gated Slide to remove any slack. This has now converted the lap-sash seat belt so it will act like a lap only seat belt. Hollow side Fit the Gated Slide so that when the lap towards child.
  • Page 27 HOW TO USE WITH A CHILD HARNESS USING THE BOOSTER SEAT WITH A CHILD HARNESS WITH A FRONT ADJUSTER The Safe-n-Sound Protecta PLUS™ harness Series 220/2010, 220/2013 and Babylove EzyGo harness Series BL220/2010 and BL220/2013 Child Harnesses include an adjuster in the front of the harness. The harness may be used with either a lap only seat belt or a lap-sash seat belt (with gated 3 bar slide).
  • Page 28 HOW TO USE WITH A CHILD HARNESS CHOOSING METHOD OF INSTALLATION A Child Harness can be installed using either of the following methods. METHOD 1 : Using a lap sash seatbelt in conjunction with Gated 3-bar Slide (provided with the Child Harness) to convert to lap belt plus upper anchorage strap.
  • Page 29 HOW TO USE WITH A CHILD HARNESS INSTALLING CHILD HARNESS INTO SEAT If the seat is fitted to the car, Left hand Strap remove it as it will be easier to Cross Strap fit the child's harness. Attachment Clip Adjuster under cover A.
  • Page 30 HOW TO USE WITH A CHILD HARNESS C. Feed the left hand Harness Strap & Cross Strap through the other shoulder slot. Make sure that the Attachment Clip Attachment is at the back of the restraint. Clip NOTE: The straps must be in the slots provided in the back rest.
  • Page 31 HOW TO USE WITH A CHILD HARNESS F. Feed the right hand strap loop into the cross strap loop to connect the two sides. G. Feed the adult belt (lap belt or converted lap/ sash) through the harness strap loops, ensuring that the cross strap loop does not disconnect.
  • Page 32 HOW TO USE WITH A CHILD HARNESS H. Engage the seatbelt tongue into the Converted buckle and adjust the seatbelt to fit lap-sash firmly around the child’s hips and seat belt. thighs. I. The seatbelt buckle should be located as low as possible below the child’s hip.
  • Page 33 HOW TO USE WITH A CHILD HARNESS USING LAP SASH Harness SEATBELT strap Converted loops. lap-sash Thread the converted lap-sash seat belt. seat belt through the harness Engage buckle strap loops as shown. Tighten the converted Lap belt over the child's hips and thighs. Remove the slack from the Child Harness so that the Lap belt is not lifted off the thighs.
  • Page 34: To Remove Child

    HOW TO REMOVE CHILD TO REMOVE CHILD FROM HARNESS AND SEAT Disengage seatbelt tongue and buckle, remove the lap portion of seatbelt from the SLIDEGUARD™ clip and remove child harness and seatbelt from child. NOTE: It may be easier to unthread the car seatbelt out of the loops before lifting the child harness over the child’s head.
  • Page 35: Care & Maintenance

    B. Check there are no cracks in plastic mouldings. C. If any part of the restraint is cracked or broken, seek repair immediately contact Britax Customer Service 1300 303 330 or replace the child restraint. D. Clean the cover and the seat regularly.
  • Page 36: How To Clean

    AS/NZS 8005 and is stated as suitable for use with this child restraint. The following instructions apply to accessories that may be supplied with this restraint at point of purchase. A variety of Britax Safe-n- Sound accessories are available from various retailers of Britax Safe-n-Sound products.
  • Page 37: In Case Of Accident

    NOTICE TO INSURANCE COMPANY CHILD RESTRAINT INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT This Britax Safe-n-Sound child restraint is manufactured to Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS1754-2013 which requires us to advise users of child restraints to "Destroy the entire restraint if it has been in use in a severe crash, even if no damage is obvious".
  • Page 38 Our Crash Exchange Terms and Application form are accessible on our website. Please visit www.britax.com.au for further information. Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. 4000/A/2013...
  • Page 39 NOTES VERY IMPORTANT: Only use this child restraint with the cover supplied or a manufacturer- authorised replacement cover with identical shoulder height markers. Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. 4000/A/2013...
  • Page 40 The Babylove & EzyGo Harness trademarks are the property of Nursery Elegance Pty. Ltd. (Australia). We reserve the right to alter this product without notice. © 2014 Britax Childcare Pty. Ltd. This product is covered by Australian and overseas patent applications. Patents pending.

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