Britax Safe-N-Sound BS3700A-C20133 Series Instruction Manual page 36

INSTALLATION OF VEHICLE UPPER ANCHOR POINT
Extension Straps
Length 300mm (Use Britax Safe-n-Sound part 0035 or 0291).
Length 600mm (Use Britax Safe-n-Sound part 0036 or 0290).
Available from all major child restraint retailers.
45°
Adjustable top
tether
strap.
The shaded areas of this diagram illustrate the possible locations of the upper anchorage
point (car anchor fitting). Within each shaded area is an upper anchorage point showing the
correct way to install the fitting. Ensure the upper anchorage point is aligned as illustrated
unless stated otherwise in the vehicle owner's handbook.
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Measure distance from
restraint upper anchorage
attachment clip to the car
anchor fitting.
INSTALLATION OF VEHICLE UPPER ANCHOR POINT
UPPER ANCHORAGE FITTING
Fig.1.
Attachment Bolt
Lock washer
Anchor fitting
Spacer(s) if
required
Vehicle trim
Vehicle metal
structure
UPPER ANCHORAGE
FITTINGS FOR SEDANS ONLY
Fig.2.
Attachment Bolt
Anchor fitting
Spacer(s) if
required
Vehicle trim
Vehicle metal
structure
Reinforcing
washer (cone
downwards).
Lock washer
Secure nut
IF THE CAR IS FITTED WITH A CHILD
RESTRAINT UPPER ANCHORAGE POINT
Locate the upper anchorage point behind
the rear seating position. (Consult the car
owners handbook for the location of the upper
anchorage point). The upper anchorage point
should be directly behind and central to the
restraint. Remove thread plug from the parcel
shelf/floor/roof, etc. and install attachment bolt
and fitting as shown in Fig 1.
CAUTION: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN
ATTACHMENT BOLT. OVERTIGHTENING MAY
FRACTURE OR BREAK BOLT. MAXIMUM
TORQUE IS 20 Nm(14.75 ft.lb.)
Note: Minimum of five full turns of attachment
bolt is required before tightening force is applied.
IF THE CAR IS NOT FITTED WITH A CHILD
RESTRAINT UPPER ANCHORAGE POINTS
For Sedans only - Drill 9mm diameter hole in
the parcel shelf on the centre line of the seating
position as shown in Fig 3. Before drilling the
hole, check the underside for accessibility.
Install the attachment bolt as shown in Fig 2. It is
recommended that this installation be carried out
by a child restraint fitting station or licenced motor
mechanic.
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