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Phil & Teds alpha Series Manual For Future Reference

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FOR YOUR CHILD'S SAFETY
THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY
BEFORE USE
KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
safety certified
USA Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards
alpha
™
protect
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Store these instructions in
the container provided within
your LATCH base.

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  • Page 1 safety certified USA Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards READ FOR YOUR CHILD'S SAFETY alpha ™ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USE protect ™ Store these instructions in KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE the container provided within your LATCH base.
  • Page 2 The alpha complies with requirements applicable in market ™ of sale For rights & remedies, refer www.philandteds.com/warranty Please register your purchase through our online warranty registration by visiting: www.philandteds.com/register philandteds.com The protect complies with requirements applicable in market ™ of sale For rights &...
  • Page 3 Congratulations on choosing your new infant car seat! Product Care Safety Warnings Features Instructions...

  • Page 4: General Instructions

    Product care GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS CLEANING & CARING Check your infant car seat for cuts & bruises. If your Suitable for Children from product is damaged in any way, or you’re not sure how to 4–35lbs/1.8–15.9kg. use it, please consult our web support from where you can access a local customer care team.
  • Page 5 Product care Cleaning the harness, chest pads and seat: IMPORTANT • Sponge clean only. Use hand soap and warm water. Please read thoroughly before commencing • DO NOT use solvents, harsh detergents or washing up installation as an incorrect installation could be liquids as these may weaken the harness and seat.
  • Page 6 Safety Warnings WARNINGS American Safety Standards states: • PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE COMMENCING INSTALLATION AS INCORRECT INSTALLATION COULD BE DANGEROUS. • THIS INFANT CAR SEAT SHOULD NEVER BE USED ON A PASSENGER SEAT EQUIPPED WITH AN AIRBAG. • Owners of vehicles with side airbags should refer to their owner’s manual for child restraint installation instructions.
  • Page 7 Safety Warnings your vehicle owner’s manual before installing your infant car seat and base. • IMPROPER USE OF THIS INFANT CAR SEAT and base could increase the risk of a serious injury or death in a sudden stop or car crash. •...
  • Page 8 Safety Warnings • SOME CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, such as premmies or those who have tested positive for positional apnea, may be at increased risk of suffering breathing or other difficulties in an infant car seat. Please consult a physician to determine what type of infant car seat should be used for your child before using this product.
  • Page 9 Safety Warnings • NEVER place this infant car seat on side-facing or rear facing vehicle seats. • SECURE THIS INFANT CAR SEAT with the vehicle’s infant car seat anchorage system (LATCH) if available or with a vehicle belt, never both. •...
  • Page 10 Safety Warnings • NEVER place two LATCH connectors on one vehicle LATCH anchor. • DO NOT allow children to play with the vehicle seat belts. A child within reach of a seat belt may become entangled if he or she pulls the seat belt all the way out and wraps the belt around his or her head, neck, or waist.
  • Page 11 Safety Warnings straps. Fully restrain the child even when infant car seat is used outside the vehicle. • FALL HAZARD: Child’s movements can slide carrier. NEVER place infant car seat near edges of counter tops, tables, or other elevated surfaces. DO NOT use on shopping carts. •...
  • Page 12 Safety Warnings • NEVER use this infant car seat with strollers for which it was not intended. • DO NOT allow children to play with the infant car seat. • ALWAYS MAKE SURE handle is locked in the upright carrying position before lifting.
  • Page 13 Safety Warnings temperature of any metal or plastic parts before placing your child in the infant car seat. • NEVER allow someone else to use this infant car seat and base without also passing along this manual to them. • NEVER use a second-hand infant car seat or base or an infant car seats or base of which you do not know its history.
  • Page 14 Safety Warnings...

  • Page 15: Checklist Before Use

    Safety Warnings Checklist Before Use Inspect Install Infant Car Seat Rearward-facing in Safe • Only use this infant car seat rear facing Location in Vehicle • Infant car seat is free of damage • Vehicle seats that face front of vehicle only •...
  • Page 16 Safety Warnings Seat Belt Installation without Base On outer rear seat On centre rear seat with 3-point belt On a rearward-facing seat On seats facing sidewards On rear seat with lapbelt only Front seat with airbag off...
  • Page 17 Safety Warnings Approved Seat Belt Types This infant car seat can only be fitted into the passenger seat of a car with a lap and diagonal seat belt and no air bag. The infant car seat is only suitable if the vehicle is fitted with 3-point static or 3-point retractor safety belt, approved by, the USA Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
  • Page 18 Features Carry Handle Newborn Liner Shoulder Pads Newborn Supports Harness Buckle Adjuster Button Crotch Pad Adjuster Strap Sunhood Handle Release Button Lap Belt Guide Crotch Belt Crotch Strap Slot...
  • Page 19 Features Shoulder Belt Guide Harness Slot Splitter Plate Shell Adapter Premmie Insert...
  • Page 20 Instructions...

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Handle

    Instructions Adjusting the Handle There are 4 positions: In vehicle position (A), Carry position (A), Middle position (B,C), and Stationary position(D) To adjust, squeeze handle release buttons on both sides, then rotate the handle, The handle will lock into position. You should hear a click when the handle button is engaged and handle is locked into the upright carrying position.

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Harness

    Instructions Adjusting the Harness Adjust the shoulder straps height so they are level with, or just below child shoulders. To adjust the height of shoulder straps, you need to take out the straps from the splitter plate located in the rear of the seat. Pull both straps through the shell and seat cover.
  • Page 23 Instructions Adjusting the Harness For Smaller Babies: Thread harness straps through either slots 1 or 2 depending on the size of your child and attach loops (A) to splitter plate. For premature babies you can use the extra loops at the back of the infant car seat to fold over and velcro to the back of the harness.

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Crotch Strap Position

    Instructions Adjusting the Crotch Strap Position The crotch strap adjusts to 2 positions to fit the child’s size. Only move crotch strap position to outer position when the child weighs more than 15lbs/7kg. Typically this is when the harness is in middle slots. To move the crotch strap, locate the metal plate attached to the crotch strap under the infant car seat (4a).

  • Page 25: Changing The Waist Strap Position

    Instructions Top view of seat Changing the Waist Strap Position For Smaller Babies (under 12lbs/5.5kg): In order to change waist strap position, you will need to remove the harness, the seat pad, the chest clip and the buckle tongues. Insert the harness straps up through the bottom side of the shell through the inner waist slots with the folded portion of the strap facing in seating area as shown.
  • Page 26 Instructions Re-attach the buckle tongues then the chest clip as shown. Re-insert the harness straps through the same set of slots in seat pad and shell of the seat that are appropriate for the size of your child. Turn the seat over and pull harness straps through the back of the shell.
  • Page 27 Instructions Top view of seat Changing the Waist Strap Position For Larger Babies (over 12lbs/5.5kg): In order to change waist strap position, you will need to remove the harness, the seat pad, the chest clip and the buckle tongues. Insert the harness straps into the inner slots from the top side of the shell then pull them back up through the outer slots with the folded portion of the strap facing in.
  • Page 28 Instructions Re-attach the buckle tongues then the chest clip as shown. Re-insert the harness straps through the same set of slots in seat pad and shell of the seat that are appropriate for the size of your child. Turn the seat over and pull harness straps through the back of the shell.
  • Page 29 Instructions Using the Newborn Liner WARNING To prevent ejection or serious injury, only use the newborn liner when the harness is used in the bottom 2 sets of harness slots. If there is a gap between the buckle strap and the child, place a tightly rolled washcloth around the buckle strap.
  • Page 30 Instructions Using the Premmie Insert THIS TEXT FACES UP WARNING To prevent ejection or serious injury: THIS TEXT • For low birth-weight infant, you must always use the premmie FACES UP insert with the newborn liner. The premmie insert must be used for infants who weigh less than 6lbs (2.7kg).
  • Page 31 Instructions Securing the Child In Infant Car Seat Press the adjuster button on the front center of the seat, and pull on both shoulder straps to loosen the harness. premmie Press the red button on the buckle to release the shoulder straps and move them to the side.
  • Page 32 Instructions Insert buckle clips into the buckle until you hear a “click” . Make sure the shoulder straps are not twisted. Adjust the shoulder pads over the centre of the child’s shoulders. Clip chest buckle pieces together until you hear a “click” . Slowly pull harness adjuster strap to make the shoulder straps snug around the child’s shoulders.
  • Page 33 Instructions CAUTION! The chest clip should sit high on the hard part of the child's chest where there's a bone. correct incorrect...
  • Page 34 Instructions Approved Uses Outside of the Vehicle • ALWAYS secure the child with the harness when placing the child in the infant car seat. • ALWAYS make sure the handle is securely locked before using. For use as an infant carrier, place handle in carrying station (A in 2a).
  • Page 35 Instructions Installation in the Vehicle without Base Place the infant car seat rear-facing on the vehicle seat and make sure the handle is in specified position. The child will face the rear of the vehicle. Route the vehicle lap belt through both lap belt guides and buckle the seat belt.
  • Page 36 Instructions Adjust the infant car seat to the proper recline to ensure maximum protection for the child. A tightly rolled towel under the front edge of the infant car seat can be used to achieve the correct recline. WARNING: Do not route the vehicle belt using any other path when using the infant car seat.
  • Page 37 Instructions Removing the Canopy and Cover 7a / 7b On the side of canopy, pull the tab and detach the canopy frame. 7c / 7d Pull out the cover from shell front. cing r seat,...

  • Page 38: Travel Systems

    Instructions Travel Systems This infant car seat can be used as a travel system in conjunction with selected strollers. See philandteds.com or mountainbuggy.com for details. Installing: Having correctly attached an appropriate car seat adapter (sold separately) to your stroller, test that the infant car seat is fully attached by pulling the infant car seat up and forward;...
  • Page 39 Instructions alpha™ protect™ use only original mountain buggy or phil&teds car seat adapters to secure infant car seat to a buggy.
  • Page 41 © Phil and Teds Most Excellent Buggy Company Ltd 2012. We (Phil and Teds Most Excellent Buggy Company Ltd) own the intellectual property rights in our brands, designs and inventions featured in this publication. These include, without limitation, the phil~teds, adapt~survive!, ~, INLINE trade marks and INLINE DOUBLE BUGGY shape. We actively pursue people who infringe our intellectual property.
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