Summary of Contents for Britax safe-n-sound BS7300N-020133 Series
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CONVERTIBLE CAR SEAT Suitable for Birth to 4 years (approx) Instructions for Installation & Use Series No. BS7300N-020133 REARWARD FORWARD FACING FACING Birth to 12 12 months to 4 months (approx) years (approx) IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT Instructions for Installation &...
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SEATBELT QUICK SETUP REARWARD FACING SEATBELT QUICK SETUP REARWARD FACING Click Pull out stabilising Remove slack Pull Engage buckle Pass buckle tongue through slot here Push down on the seat Pull Store Press Attach and lengthen Pull to tighten Top tether loose Instructions for Installation &...
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SEATBELT QUICK SETUP FORWARD FACING SEATBELT QUICK SETUP FORWARD FACING Feed through belt path Engage Push down on the seat Pull Attach Press and lengthen Remove slack Store Store Pull Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. BS7300N-020133 Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. BS7300N-020133...
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INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION To be used only in a rearward-facing position until the infant’s shoulders reach the lower shoulder height Magagamit lamang sa isang nakaharap sa likod na posisyon hanggang sa maabot marker (approximately 12 months of age). Then to be used in a forward-facing position until the child’s ng balikat ng sanggol ang ibabang marka ng taas ng balikat (humigit-kumulang 12 na shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker (approximately 4 years of age).
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INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Da utilizzare solo in posizione rivolta all'indietro fino a quando le spalle del bambino Sólo debe ser utilizado orientado hacia atrás hasta que los hombros del niño raggiungono il marcatore di altezza inferiore (circa 12 mesi di età). Dopo di che, può alcancen el marcador de altura inferior (aproximadamente a los 12 meses de edad).
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Carefully read all the instructions for installation in this book. If in doubt about the method of installation, A GROWING CHILD HOW TO INSTALL consult Britax Childcare or agent or a child restraint fitter, or in New Zealand consult the agent for the vehicle. SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS HOW TO SETUP Regional Road Rules may prohibit the use of this restraint in the front seat until the child is 4 years of age.
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• DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR. • Regularly check the restraint components, straps and other fitments for correct function and condition. If faulty, cease using and seek repair by Britax. • Do not alter or modify this restraint.
SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS A GROWING CHILD Shoulder height markers are provided on this restraint for a visual indication that the child is safe to ride in Newborn (Rearward-Facing) this restraint. Rearward Facing IMPORTANT: Follow this advice. Shoulder Height Marker A Older baby (Rearward-Facing) LOWER SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKER : Label A...
SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS AND THE NEXT SEAT SPECIAL FEATURES REARWARD-FACING Next type of restraint that can be used in the car for your child. When your child has outgrown this seat, you can use: • A convertible booster seat with integrated harness until approximately 4 years old and then as a booster seat with vehicle lap-sash seatbelt or seatbelt and compatible child harness until approx.
SPECIAL FEATURES SUITABLE FOR USE REARWARD-FACING Continue to use this child restraint in the rear facing mode until the child's shoulders reach the limit of the lower or middle shoulder height marker before turning the seat to face forward. A 400mm younger child's neck muscles may be unable to support their head thus the child should remain rear facing until the neck muscles...
HOW TO INSTALL HOW TO INSTALL B. Lift the flap at the front end of the seat to PREPARING FOR INSTALLING INTO VEHICLE (REARWARD FACING) access the stabilising bar. Pull out stabilising The restraint is normally packaged in the fully upright, forward Fully press Adjuster Button (A) while bar and gently push bar backwards until it facing mode, if you need to use it rearward facing you must first...
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HOW TO INSTALL HOW TO INSTALL D. Fully lengthen seatbelt and feed through INSTALLING INTO A VEHICLE Centre panel flap and Centre REARWARD FACING panel flap WITH SEATBELT. (REARWARD the blue comfort foam BELT PATH FACING) opening between the restraint cover and the restraint body. A.
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HOW TO INSTALL HOW TO INSTALL F. Replace the centre panel flap, ensure the G. Fit the attachment clip to the car's anchor fitting as Attachment Clip harness buckle is through the panel, and shown right. Make sure to remove as many twists as connect the hook and loop to retain the cover.
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HOW TO INSTALL HOW TO INSTALL FITTING SUMMARY IMPORTANT: If using an Extension Strap, positioning the attachment clip above the child may lead to injury in an accident therefore make sure that the attachment clip is not positioned in front of the vehicle seat.
HOW TO INSTALL HOW TO SETUP ANGULAR ADJUSTMENT OF RESTRAINT ADJUSTING HARNESS STRAP HEIGHT: FOR BABY USE REARWARD- FACING Some vehicle seats have more rearward slope than others. If the angle of the seat causes the baby to be too upright for comfort, the angle may be altered by placing a firm packing between the seat and the Correct fitment of the harness is very important as it restrains the child in the restraint.
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HOW TO SETUP HOW TO SETUP The shoulder straps must be in the slots which Shoulder straps must be threaded through the STEPS IN CHANGING SHOULDER Cross are nearest to the child’s shoulders, but not appropriate shoulder strap slots then over the top of STRAP SLOTS lower than the child’s shoulders.
HOW TO USE HOW TO SETUP PLACING CHILD INTO RESTRAINT E. Connect the shoulder strap to metal strap connector at rear of restraint, ensuring that there are no twists A. Ensure the shoulder straps are adjusted to the correct height in the shoulder strap.
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- see previous page. Lap Straps Do not use the restraint if straps do not tighten and contact BRITAX Childcare Customer Service. Crotch Do not use the restraint if straps do not tighten. Contact your Refer to back cover for contact details.
HOW TO REMOVE HOW TO USE H. Remove the slack from the top tether strap by REMOVE RESTRAINT FROM VEHICLE Fully press Adjuster Button (A) pulling adjustment strap as shown. DISCONNECT TOP TETHER AND while pulling Top tether Strap (B) to Ensure the strap is not so tight as to lift the seat SEATBELT lengthen.
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SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURES - FORWARD-FACING - FORWARD-FACING Front of Vehicle 1. Instruction storage pocket (on side) 2. Shoulder Harness Slots 3. Fully adjustable 6 point harness FORWARD FACING BELT 10. Yellow 4. Shoulder Pads (if fitted) PATH labels 5. Quick Release Buckle (Red button) 11.
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SUITABLE FOR USE HOW TO INSTALL - FORWARD-FACING Once the child's shoulders reach the lower shoulder height marker, the seat can be changed to the forward- CONVERT THE RESTRAINT TO FORWARD FACING MODE facing position and used until the child's shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker. A.
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HOW TO INSTALL HOW TO INSTALL INSTALLING INTO VEHICLE FORWARD FACING INSTALLING INTO VEHICLE FORWARD FACING Hook and Loop (UPRIGHT OR RECLINED) attachment A. Position the restraint in forward-facing mode and align restraint centrally within the Stabilising chosen seating position. A.
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HOW TO INSTALL HOW TO INSTALL E. Pull the sash belt through the lock-off (if fitted) to Pull the sash belt IMPORTANT : fully tighten the seatbelt. Pull the sash belt firmly through the lock-off through the lock-off. The child restraint should now to fully tighten the Always secure the loose end of the top tether strap to prevent it hanging out of the car or being be firmly fitted to the vehicle seat.
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HOW TO INSTALL HOW TO SETUP FITTING SUMMARY ADJUSTING HARNESS STRAP HEIGHT: FOR CHILD USE FORWARD-FACING Attachment Clip Car's Upper Correct fitment of the harness is very important to restrain the child correctly. The harness must fit firmly Front of Vehicle Anchorage Fitting around the upper torso of the child and be positioned so as to leave the child’s arms and legs free.
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HOW TO SETUP HOW TO SETUP Cross The shoulder straps must be in the slots which are nearest STEPS IN CHANGING SHOULDER to the child’s shoulders, but not more than 25mm below the STRAP SLOTS child's shoulders. A. Remove the restraint from vehicle. Always adjust the height of the shoulder straps as the child B.
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HOW TO USE HOW TO USE B. Place the child in the restraint and feed each arm PLACING CHILD IN THE RESTRAINT Pull to through shoulder straps. Pull the harness buckle lengthen up between the child’s legs. A. Lengthen the harness by pushing and holding the Harness Adjuster lever or button while pulling on both shoulder straps until the harness is fully lengthened.
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Do not use the restraint if straps do not tighten and contact BRITAX Childcare Customer Service. Refer E. Disengage seatbelt from the restraint belt paths. Allow to back cover for contact details.
HOW TO INSTALL IN AN AIRCRAFT HOW TO INSTALL IN AN AIRCRAFT THIS RESTRAINT IS SUITABLE FOR USE ON AN AIRCRAFT WHEN TO FIT THE CHILD RESTRAINT TO THE INSTALLED AS DIRECTED. AIRCRAFT SEAT IN FORWARD FACING: HOW TO INSTALL USING AIRCRAFT LAP BELT A.
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HOW TO INSTALL IN AN AIRCRAFT HOW TO INSTALL IN AN AIRCRAFT BELT PATH - FORWARD FACING Aircraft label is located on C. Fully lengthen seatbelt. Thread the seatbelt into seatbelt the back of the restraint and path marker (lower yellow marker) as shown, ensuring that the seatbelt is behind the harness straps demonstrates suitability for use and below the hook as shown, on each side.
Cover If sticky liquids such as baby formula, fruit juice, etc. get inside your E. If any part of the restraint is cracked or broken, seek repair immediately - contact Britax Customer Body harness buckle, it may become sluggish. An indication of a sluggish...
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CARE & MAINTENANCE CARE & MAINTENANCE D. Disconnect shoulder harness straps from Metal Strap COVER (STYLE MAY VARY) Connector at the rear. Pull the shoulder straps out of the The restraint has a flame retardant cover which is removable for shoulder strap slots.
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CARE & MAINTENANCE CARE & MAINTENANCE ONLY USE BRITAX SAFE-N-SOUND SEAT COVERS AND ACCESSORIES THAT TO REPLACE COVER: ARE DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR USE WITH THIS PRODUCT. A. Stretch the cover over the top of the restraint first, then the sides. Feed...
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If an aftermarket one of two styles (if fitted). accessory is used that is not recommended by Britax then ensure that the accessory is for this restraint and Style 1. Head Liner only.
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ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES POCKETS (IF FITTED) PADDED INSERT- STYLE MAY VARY The pockets sewn on the trim are designed for your convenience. They can hold those necessary items The Padded Insert is designed to snugly support baby for extra support that you need at a moments notice. e.g. Bottle, face washer, toy etc. and comfort and should be used for small babies when rearward-facing.
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Some vehicles may have an anchor fitting fitted by the vehicle manufacturer. If Length 300mm (Use Britax Safe-n-Sound part 0035). anchorage points cannot be found refer to car manufacturer or local child restraint fitting station or traffic Length 600mm (Use Britax Safe-n-Sound part 0036).
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Fig 2. It is recommended that this CAR INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES installation be carried out by a child restraint fitting station or Anchor fitting (From retailers of Britax Safe-n-Sound products) licenced motor mechanic. Spacer(s) if EXTRA ANCHOR KITS: Available for using the restraint in additional cars.
Traffic regulations in all states require children to be secured in child restraints or adult seat belts where available. All Britax Safe-n-Sound child restraints are manufactured to Australian/New Zealand Standards AS/NZS1754-2013 which require us to advise users of child restraints to Plan your trip with frequent comfort stops to reduce stress on babies, young children and driver.
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If you experience an accident you may be eligible for a free replacement. The Britax Safe-n-Sound Crash Exchange Program is a voluntary program designed to ensure that our children are safe and that any seat that may have experienced a severe crash is taken out of the market.
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