Installing Forward-Facing; Adjusting Top Anchorage Strap (Tether) - Safety 1st alpha omega elite Instruction Manual

4358-4837 Elite SF1 EOU 7/10/09
F-1 Preparing to Install Forward-Facing
22-50 lbs (10.1-22.6 kg) and 34-45 in. (85.1-114.3 cm)
and at least 1 Year Old. Forward-Facing using
5-point harness
LATCH Belt
Lap/Shoulder Belt
Never place a child less than one-year old or
weighing less than 22 lbs. forward-facing.
Safety Tip:
Experts agree that children should remain
rear-facing as long as possible. In this child
restraint, your child can remain rear-facing up to
35 pounds and up to 36 inches.
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Lap Belt
F-2 Adjusting Top Anchorage Strap
(Tether)
The top anchorage strap (tether) is used for the
forward-facing position only.
Note: We strongly recommend that you use the top
anchorage strap (tether) in the forward-facing position. If
your vehicle does not have an anchor bracket, please see
your dealer or a qualified mechanic and have one
installed. The top anchorage strap can greatly improve the
performance of this child restraint.
Storage of Top Anchorage Strap:
When the top anchorage
strap is not in use, attach
the top anchorage hook
(tether) to the base as
shown. Tighten tether to
remove the slack.
To Adjust Top Anchorage Strap (tether):
To tighten; After the child
Pull loose
restraint is locked into
end to
place with LATCH or
tighten
vehicle belt, put knee in
child restraint and push
down. Pull on free end of
top anchorage strap.
To loosen; Lift up on top
Lift up to
anchorage lock and push
loosen
lock toward top
anchorage hook.
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