Britax Chaperone User Manual page 36

68 Care and Maintenance
Cleaning the Harness Adjuster
• BRUSH AWAY LOOSE DEBRIS, using a soft bristled brush.
• SPONGE CLEAN, using warm water and mild soap.
• TOWEL DRY
• DO NOT:
* Use solvents
* Use abrasive cleaners
* Disassemble the harness adjuster
* Iron the harness adjuster strap
NOTE : Periodically check the harness adjuster area to be sure it is
clean and free of food, coins, dirt, or other debris. If debris is present,
it must be removed to prevent interference with the harness adjuster
mechanism.
Cleaning the Buckle
Remove the Buckle
1 Remove the infant carrier from the base if attached.
2 Pull the infant carrier cover
and foam back so the buckle
slots are visible.
3 Locate the buckle strap
retainer attached to the
opposite end of the buckle
strap on the bottom of the
infant carrier shell.
4 Pull the buckle strap retainer
away from the infant carrier to
loosen.
6 Pull the buckle strap retainer
through the slot in the infant
carrier shell and cover.
Remove belly pad from the
buckle strap by pulling it over
the metal retainer.
Clean the Buckle
• THOROUGHLY RINSE, using warm water (Fig. A).
• TEST THE BUCKLE, by fastening and unfastening
until an audible click is heard after inserting each
buckle tongue. If clicks are not heard, repeat cleaning
procedure.
• TOWEL DRY
• DO NOT:
* Lubricate
* Use solvents
* Use abrasive cleaners
* Use soap or household detergents.
Care and Maintenance 69
5 Turn the buckle strap retainer
so that the short side will go
through the slot in the infant
carrier shell and cover.
A