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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
True Fit
Convertible carseat
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
•
Failure to use this Convertible Seat properly increases
the risk of serious injury or death in a sudden stop or
crash.
•
Do not install or use this Convertible Seat until you have
read and understood the instructions in this manual.
WARNING
Model 630

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  • Page 1 Failure to use this Convertible Seat properly increases the risk of serious injury or death in a sudden stop or crash. • Do not install or use this Convertible Seat until you have read and understood the instructions in this manual. Model 630 WARNING...

  • Page 2: Section 1 - Introduction

    Section 1 - Introduction Dear Parents, Thank you for purchasing The First Years C630 True Fit. We hope that it will make your baby’s travel safer, easier, and more comfortable. We believe the True Fit is the easiest Convertible Seat to use.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Section 1 Introduction ... 1 Section 2 T able Of Contents ... 2 Section 3 W arnings ... 4 Section 4 Use Recommendations ... 6 Section 5 Convertible Seat Parts ...9 Section 6 Selecting A V ehicle Seating Location... 11 Section 7 Installation and Use 7.1 Forward Facing w/ Auto Belt...
  • Page 4 Section 2 - T able Of Contents Section 7 Installation and Use 7.13 2 Position Crotch Buckle Adjustment 7.14 Seat Insert Use... 7.15 Harness Length Adjustment... 7.16 Recline Foot Adjustment... 7.17 Upper Seatback Removal... 7.18 Upper Seatback Installation ...44 7.19 Pad Removal ...45 7.20 Installation Pictograms ...47 Section 8 Safety Checklist/Safe Practices...48 Section 9 Additional Information...50...

  • Page 5: Section 3 - Warnings

    • Use only car seat accessories manufactured by The First Years. Accessories can affect your child’s safety in a sudden stop or crash. • DO NOT modify or attach any toys, padding, or other items to this Convertible Seat.
  • Page 6 DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • Direct sunlight can make Convertible Seat surfaces hot enough to burn your child. Use caution and check the vehicle and Convertible Seat on hot, sunny days. • NEVER leave child unattended under any circumstance •...

  • Page 7: Section 4 - Use Recommendations

    Section 4 - Use Recommendations The First Years advises parents that children should use a child restraint with a built-in harness system until they exceed the weight or height limits specified by the manufacturer. C630 True Fit Convertible Seat Rear Facing...
  • Page 8 Section 4 - Use Recommendations C630 True Fit Convertible Seat Rear Facing Use Requirements: This child restraint, with the upper seatback installed in a rear facing position, is designed for use by children whose: - Weight is between 5 and 35 lbs (2,3 and 15,88 kg), and - Head is 1 inch below the top of the seat.
  • Page 9 Section 4 - Use Recommendations C630 True Fit Convertible Seat Forward Facing Use Requirements: This child restraint, with the upper seatback installed in a forward facing position, is designed for use by children whose: - Weight is between 23 and 65 lbs (10,43 and 29 kg), and - Height is 50 inches (127 cm) or less.

  • Page 10: Section 5 - Convertible Seat Parts

    Section 5 - Convertible Seat Parts Removable Upper Seat Back Head Bolster Harness Pads Buckle Lower Anchor Connectors Harness Tension Adjuster Chest clip Seat/Lumbar Drink Holder...
  • Page 11 Section 5 - Convertible Seat Parts Harness Height Adjustment Release Tether Drink Holder Instructions Holder Lower Anchor Connectors Removable Upper Seat Back Recline Foot Upper Seat Back Release...

  • Page 12: Section 6 - Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location

    DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • Only use this Convertible Seat with the vehicle’s seat belts or LATCH System. • DO NOT use this Convertible Seat with vehicle seat belts mounted to the vehicle door or door frame. • DO NOT use this Convertible Seat if it cannot be properly installed.
  • Page 13 To determine the types of side impact air bag(s) your vehicle may have for individual seating positions, please refer to your owner’s manual. The First Years True Fit Convertible Seat child restraint may be used in any rear seating position equipped only with side impact airbags that are roof mounted with “curtain”...
  • Page 14 Section 6 - Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location V ehicle Seats: DO NOT use this Convertible Seat with the following vehicle seats: Seats Which Face Sides Of V ehicle V ehicle Seat Belt Systems: Use only the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt, lap belt or LATCH system when restraining this Convertible Seat.
  • Page 15 Section 6 - Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location Vehicle Seat Belt Systems: DO NOT use this Convertible seat with the following vehicle seat belts. Passive Restraints Motorized Shoulder Belt 5. LATCH Lower Anchor Points Consult your automobile’s owner’s manual or manufacturer for location and availability of LATCH anchor points.

  • Page 16: What Is Latch

    Section 6 - Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location What is LATCH? LATCH is a new system for attaching the child restraint to your vehicle seat. LATCH connects a child restraint to your automobile without using a seat belt. It is called Universal Anchorage System (UAS) in Canada or ISOFIX in Europe.
  • Page 17 Section 6 - Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location LATCH - Top Tether Anchor Locations Ceiling mount Rear Package Shelf Pick up Truck Vehicle With Reinforced Seats Floor Mounts LATCH - Lower Anchor Attachment Points This child restraint is equipped with lower anchor and top tether connectors.
  • Page 18 Section 6 - Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location To p Tether LATCH Maximum Child Weight for LATCH Lower Anchor Top Tether Use the vehicle’s seat belt for children weighing more than 48 lbs.(21kg) or refer to your automobile’s owner’s manual for the maximum weight allowances for LATCH installation.
  • Page 19 DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • Use only in a rear facing position when using restraint with an infant weighing less than 22 Pounds. (9kg) Use only with children who weigh between 5 and • 65 pounds (2,3 and 29 kg) and whose height is 50 inches (127 cm)or less.

  • Page 20: Section 7 - Installation And Use

    Section 7 - Installation and Use 7.1 - Forward Facing Installation with Seat Belt and Top Tether To p Tether  -Ensure vehicle is level.  -Place this restraint in a rear seating position. ...
  • Page 21 Section 7 - Installation and Use 7.1 Forward Facing with Seat Belt and Tether Installa  Lift back flap and place harness to side.  Unlock and lower forward facing lock off.  Route auto belt through forward facing belt path. ...
  • Page 22 Section 7 - Installation and Use 7.1 Forward Facing with Seat Belt and Top Tether Installation  Cont.- Engage the red lock tab and press down to lock.  Lower flap and secure hook and loop fasteners.  Attach Top Tether to a designated achor point.
  • Page 23 Section 7 - Installation and Use LATCH with Lower Anchor and Top Tether To pTether  Ensure vehicle is level.  Place this restraint in a rear seating position designated as lower anchor compatible. Refer to your automobile’s owner’s manual for LATCH Forward Facing Installation Lower Anchor...

  • Page 24: Forward Facing W/ Latch

    Section 7 - Installation and Use LATCH Forward Facing Lower Anchor with Top Tether  Lift back flap and place harness to side.  Unlock and lower forward facing lock off.  Route lower anchors through forward facing belt path. ...
  • Page 25 Section 7 - Installation and Use LATCH Forward Facing Lower Anchor with Top Tether  Raise forward lock off over the LATCH belt. Engage the red lock tab and press down to lock.  Lower flap and secure hook and loop fasteners.

  • Page 26: Rear Facing Installation With Seat Belt

    22 lbs. Keep child rear facing as long as possible If you have any question regarding the use of the upper seat back or any other questions please contact the First Years staff at 1-888-899-2229.
  • Page 27 Section 7 - Installation and Use 7.3 Rear Facing Installation with Seat Belt.  Ensure vehicle is level.  Move recline foot to the reclined position and place this restraint in a rear seating position. Note: If needed a towel or pool noodle can be used for extra elevation and angle adjustment.
  • Page 28 Section 7 - Installation and Use 7.3 Rear Facing installation with Seat Belt .  Unsnap the 4 front snaps and the 2 side snaps. Lift and fold back padding.  Rotate red rear facing lock off toward the center of the restraint.

  • Page 29: Rear Facing Installation

    Section 7 - Installation and Use 7.3 Rear Facing Installation with Seat Belt .  Route seat belt through the rear facing safety belt path.  Press down on seat with hand to compress the automobile seat cushion.  With weight still in seat, insert the seat buckle tongue into the buckle and pull seat belt tight as possible.

  • Page 30: Rear Facing With Latch

    22 lbs. Keep child in a rear facing position as long as possible If you have any question regarding the use of the upper seat back or any other questions please contact the First Years staff at Lower Anchor NEVER...
  • Page 31 Section 7 - Installation and Use 7.4 Rear Facing Installation with Lower Anchor  Ensure vehicle is level.  Move recline foot to the reclined position and place this restraint in a rear seating position designated as lower anchor compatible.Refer to your automobile’s owner’s manual for LATCH locations.
  • Page 32 Section 7 - Installation and Use 7.4 - Rear Facing Installation / Lower Anchor  Unsnap the 4 front snaps and the 2 side snaps. Lift and fold back padding.  Rotate red rear facing lock off, lock toward the center of the restraint.
  • Page 33 Section 7 - Installation and Use 7.4 - Rear Facing Installation / Lower Anchor.  Route lower anchor connector connectors through rear facing safety belt path. NOTE: Remove any twist in webbing to ensure the webbing lies flat for securing the restraint to the vehicle.

  • Page 34: Aircraft Use

    Section 7 - Installation and Use 7.4 - Rear Facing Installation / Lower Anchor Press yellow arm into place and hold. Rotate red lock to the locked position. You will feel the red lock, snap into position. Repeat other side. Ensure the angle indicator line is level with the ground to keep the child’s airway open.

  • Page 35: Child Placement In Restraint

    Section 7 - Installation and Use 7.6 Child Placement in Restraint       Place child in the restraint with the child’s back flat against the back of the restraint and the child’s bottom touching the seat. ...

  • Page 36: Selecting Harness Height

    Section 7 - Installation and Use 7.7 Selecting the Harness Height Location Rear Facing Harness Strap Height-Harness straps should be located in the nearest position at or below the shoulder. The True Fit has been safety tested with the height insert and head pillows that are included with this restraint.

  • Page 37: Shoulder Height Adjustment

    Section 7 - Installation and Use 7.8 Shoulder Height Adjustment Shoulder Height Positions Facing Direction Rear Forward Height Adjustment Pull on yellow release handles Raise or lower to the appropriate position.  7.9 Tether Storage  Store top tether on back of seat when not used in a rear facing installation.

  • Page 38: Pt. Buckle

    Section 7 - Installation and Use 7.10 - 5 Point Buckle To Unlock the 5 Point Buckle  Press the red button until 5 point buckle releases.  Pull buckle tongues up to remove. To Lock the 5 Point Buckle ...

  • Page 39: Chest Clip

    Section 7- Installation and Use 7.11 Chest Clip To Unlock the Chest Clip Squeeze center locking tabs .  Pull Chest clip apart .   To Lock the Chest Clip  Align locking tabs and press Chest Clip together until tabs snap into place.

  • Page 40: Adjust Harnesstension

    Section 7 - Installation and Use 7.12 Adjusting Harness Tension To Tighten Harness System Tension  Pull on the harness tension adjuster to tighten harness straps. Tension Tip! A snug strap should not allow any slack. It lies in a relatively straight line with out sagging.

  • Page 41: Position Crotch Buckle Adjustment

    Section 7 - Installation and Use 7.13 2 Position Crotch Buckle Adjustment To change position  Press the crotch buckle plunger down with fingers and move position. Note:The crotch buckle should be at the crotch but not under.   ...

  • Page 42: Harness Length Adjustment

    Section 7 - Installation and Use 7.15 Harness Length Adjustment To Adjust Harness Length  Unhook the harness straps from the metal plate and move to the desired adjustment.  Ensure the harness strap ends are on the metal plate. Both side must look alike!! ...

  • Page 43: Recline Foot Adjustment

    Section 7 - Installation and Use 7.16 Recline Foot Adjustment The Recline foot has two positions. Forward Facing Upright Rear Facing Recline To change to position of the rear facing recline foot, grasp the recline foot and move toward the desired location.

  • Page 44: Upper Seatback Removal

    Section 7 - Installation and Use 7.17 Upper Seatback Removal Remove the upper seat back by lifting the yellow release taband pulling up on the upper seat back. NOTE: DO NOT store the upper seat back in the passenger compartment. Store the upper seat back in a secure location like your trunk or garage.

  • Page 45: Upper Seatback Installation

    Section 7 - Installation and Use 7.18 Upper Seatback Installation  Installation Align the upper seat back rods and push rods into the openings until you hear or feel a click. Pull up on the upper seat back to ensure the removeable upper seat back is locked in position.

  • Page 46: Pad Removal

    Section 7 - Installation and Use 7.19 Pad Removal & Laundering Pad Removal  Unfasten the 4 elastic loops located on the bottom of the True Fit.  Unfasten the 10 snaps located on the edge of the pad.  Lift the seatback flap.
  • Page 47 Section 7 - Installation and Use          ...

  • Page 48: Installation Pictograms

    Section 7 - Installation and Use 7.20 Installation Pictograms Rear Facing Lap / Shoulder Lap Belt Rear Facing Lap Belt Forward Facing Lap Belt/ Top Tether Lap / Shoulder Lap / Shoulder w/ Top Tether Lower Anchor Lower Anchor LATCH Lower Anchor w/ Top Tether...

  • Page 49: Section 8 - Safety Checklist/Safe Practices

    Section 8 - Safety Checklist/Safe Practices For assistance with installation or use, contact one of the following sources: - Learning Curve at: Phone: 1-888-899-2229 Email: CS@learningcurve.com - A certified Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Technician in your area. To locate a CPS Technician in your area, log onto www .nhtsa.dot.gov and select “Child Passenger Safety”...

  • Page 50: Safety Checklist

    Section 8 - Safety Checklist/Safe Practices √ Did you read and understand these instructions and labels on the convertible car seat? Is the child the proper weight and height for the seat in the √ rear facing position? If the child is in the rear facing position, are the shoulder √...

  • Page 51: Section 9 - Additional Information

    Section 9 - Additional Information Certification: This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for use in motor vehicles. This Convertible Seat is certified for use in motor vehicles. Aircraft Use: This Restraint is Certified for Aircraft Use. V ehicle Seat Protection: Protect vehicle seat.

  • Page 52: Section 10 - Care And Cleaning

    Section 10 - Care and Cleaning Removing Seat Pad: Follow directions on page 45. Cleaning Seat Pad, Head Bolster and Height Insert: Hand wash in cool water and mild soap. - Air dry. Cleaning Shell: Wipe with mild solution of soap and water. Avoid wetting labels.
  • Page 53 True Fit Notes Blank page for notes.
  • Page 54 Keep this instruction manual for future use. Store in pocket on back of the Convertible Seat. Learning Curve Brands Attn: Consumer Services 2021 9th St. SE Dyersville, IA 52040 or call 1-888-899-2229 or log onto www.learningcurve.com © 2008 Learning Curve Brands 4000000630 3 08...

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