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Britax Diplomat P321900 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Diplomat ™ Canadian User Guide Guide de l’utilisateur Canadien...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    How to Adjust Harness Height ...31 Securing Your Child ...31 Care and Maintenance ...33 Warranty ...37 ©2008 Britax Child Safety Inc,. All rights reserved. This product and its components are subject to change without notice. Printed in USA P321900 Table of Contents...

  • Page 4: Warnings

    WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur if the following are not observed : • Use only with children who weigh between 2.3 – 18.1 kg (5 – 40 lbs) and whose height is between 55.9 – 101.6 cm (22 – 40 in.). •...
  • Page 5 • Register your child seat with the manufacturer, Britax Child Safety, Inc. by visiting www.BritaxUSA.com/registration, OR complete and return the registration card that was shipped with this child seat. • To prevent injury due to deterioration or hidden damage, discontinue use of a child seat that is older than six years or has been in a moderate or severe crash.

  • Page 6: Important Notes

    Safety Information Important Notes • Verify that the child seat is securely installed and that the harness is properly adjusted around the child each time the child seat is used. • Adjust the harness to fit the clothes the child is wearing. Remove bulky coats and/or jackets before putting the child in child seat.

  • Page 7: Certification

    Child seats can be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this child seat to be reached in a recall. Send your name, address, and the child seat’s model number and manufacturing date to Britax Child Safety, Ltd., P.O Box 7289, RPO Brunswick Square, Saint John NB E2L 9Z9, or call 1-888-427-4829, or register online at www.BritaxUSA.

  • Page 8: Important Harness Adjustments

    Safety Information Important Harness Adjustments According to the American Academy of Pediatrics : All infants should ride rear-facing until they have reached at least 1 year of age and weigh at least 9.1 kg (20 lbs). That means that if your infant reaches 9.1 kg (20 lbs) before her first birthday, she should remain rear- facing at least until she turns 1 year old.
  • Page 9 Forward-Facing Weight 9.1 kg (and 1 year) –18.1 kg (20 – 40 lbs) Only use forward-facing with children : • who are at least one year of age • who weigh between 9.1 – 18.1 kg. (20 • whose height is between 68.6 –...

  • Page 10: Child Seat Features

    Child Seat Features Head Restraint Head Restraint Adjustment Knob Cover Shell Rear-Facing Lock-Off Comfort Pad Chest Clip Harness Straps Harness Buckle Belly Pad Infant Body Pillow Harness Adjuster Release Button Harness Adjuster Strap Recline Handle (Front of Base)
  • Page 11 Serial Number and Manufactured Date (under cover) Versa-Tether (Top Anchorage Strap)-in pouch Forward-Facing Lock-Off Base National Safety Mark Harness Yoke Belt Guard LCS Connector Strap IMPORTANT: When not in use, this user guide should be stored under the cover. DO NOT discard the foam inserts found under the cover.

  • Page 12: Vehicle Compatibility Vehicle Safety Belts

    Vehicle Compatibility Vehicle Safety Belts NOTE: The information in this section only applies to installation with vehicle safety belts. IMPORTANT: Vehicle seats and safety belts differ from vehicle to vehicle. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for specific information about vehicle safety belts and their use with child seats.

  • Page 13: Vehicle Buckle Positions

    Vehicle Buckle Positions WARNING! belt buckle can adversely affect the stability of the child seat. If the buckle lies near the position marked wrong ( ) when the vehicle belt is tightened, try fitting the child seat in another seating position in the vehicle OR consult your vehicle owner’s manual to see if you can lower the vehicle buckle position by twisting the vehicle buckle stalk.

  • Page 14: Installation : Rear-Facing Lower Universal Anchorage System (Luas) Installation

    Installation : Rear-facing Lower Universal Anchorage System (LUAS) Installation • Figure A illustrates a typical rear-facing LUAS installation. • Verify that your vehicle is equipped with LUAS anchors. If LUAS anchors are not available, you must use vehicle belt installation methods. If stored, remove the LCS strap and connectors from the storage slots under the cover.
  • Page 15 • The LCS connector is Fig. D). • The LCS strap is twisted. • A positive click is connector and LUAS anchor are connected. NOTE: If a positive click is not heard, but the LCS connector is in an upright position, you should not switch the LCS connectors.

  • Page 16: Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation

    Installation : Rear-facing Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation • Figure A illustrates a typical rear-facing, lap-shoulder belt installation. • When not in use, always store LCS connectors in storage slots. See page 29. Recline the child seat and place it rear-facing on the vehicle seat.
  • Page 17 • To prevent breakage, never extend the lock-off arm beyond its normal open position and always keep the lock-off closed when not in use. • If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic locking retractor (ALR), use of the lock-offs is not required as long as the ALR is locked.

  • Page 18: Lap-Belt Installation

    Installation : Rear-facing Lap-Belt Installation • Figure A illustrates a typical rear-facing, lap-belt installation. • When not in use, always store the LCS connectors in storage slots. See page 29. Recline the child seat and place it rear-facing on the vehicle seat. WARNING! This child seat must be in the recline position when installed rear-facing.
  • Page 19 • To prevent breakage, never extend the lock-off arm beyond its normal open position and always keep the lock-off closed when not in use. • If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic locking retractor (ALR), use of the lock-offs is not required as long as the ALR is locked.

  • Page 20: Installation : Forward-Facing

    Installation : Forward-Facing Lower Universal Anchorage System (LUAS) Installation • Figure A illustrates a typical forward-facing LUAS installation. • Verify that your vehicle is equipped with LUAS anchors. If LUAS anchors are not available, you must use vehicle belt installation methods. WARNING! •...
  • Page 21 Attach the closest LCS connector to the farthest LUAS anchor (Fig. D). • Check that the LCS connector strap is not twisted, and that the LCS connectors are in an upright position (Fig. E) to ensure proper installation. NOTE: It may be necessary to switch LCS connectors as shown on page 28 if ANY of the following conditions exist : •...

  • Page 22: Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation

    Installation : Forward-Facing Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation • Figure A illustrates a typical forward-facing lap- shoulder belt installation. • When not in use, always store the LCS connectors in storage slots. See page 29. WARNING! • This child seat must not be used forward-facing for children less than one year of age OR who weigh less than 9.1 kg (20 lbs).
  • Page 23 Hold the shoulder belt tight and rotate the lock- off until the vehicle belt is secured (Fig. E). • If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic locking retractor (ALR), use of the lock-offs is not required as long as the ALR is locked. Check your vehicle owner’s manual to determine what type of retractor your vehicle has, and how to lock the retractor.

  • Page 24: Lap-Belt Installation

    Installation : Forward-Facing Lap-Belt Installation • Figure A illustrates a typical forward-facing, lap- belt installation. • When not in use, always store the LCS connectors in the storage slots. See page 29. WARNING! • This child seat must NOT be used forward- facing for children less than one year of age OR who weigh less than 9.1 kg (20 lbs).
  • Page 25 Installation : Forward-Facing Verify that the vehicle belt is tight, locked, and that the child seat is secure. • The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved front-to-back or side-to- side more than 2.5 cm (1 in.) at the belt path.If the child seat is not secure, repeat the procedure or use an alternate seating location.

  • Page 26: Aircraft Installation

    Aircraft Installation This child seat is certified for aircraft use. Most airlines in Canada and the U.S. will allow use of a child seat as long as it is labeled as an approved child seat for airline use and fits properly on the aircraft seat.

  • Page 27: Installation : Versa-Tether

    For vehicles manufactured January 1989 through August 2000 equipped with vehicle manufacturer designated tether anchorage locations consisting of a hole or threaded hole, tether anchorage hardware is available upon request – at no cost – by contacting Britax Consumer Services at 1-888-427-4829. Installation : Versa-Tether...

  • Page 28: Using The Versa-Tether

    Installation : Versa-Tether Using the Versa-Tether Consult your vehicle owner’s manual for designated tether anchorage locations. Locate the tether on the rear of the child seat and remove the tether from the pouch. Place the tether up and over the child seat back.

  • Page 29: Tether Connector Strap

    Tether Connector Strap WARNING! facing tether installation. Because every vehicle model is different, sometimes you cannot find a location to properly anchor the tether. Use the tether connector strap to assist in creating an anchor point (Fig. D). Find a fixed vehicle anchor point that is bolted to the floor.

  • Page 30: Child Seat Functions

    Child Seat Functions Switching the Lower Connector System (LCS) The LCS strap may need to be switched to the proper belt path in rear-facing (Fig. A) versus forward- facing (Fig. B) installations. If a proper connection of the LCS connectors to the LUAS anchors cannot be achieved, complete the following procedure to switch the connectors.

  • Page 31: Storing The Lcs Connectors

    LCS storage slots (Fig. E). Fold each end of the LCS adjuster and connector, then slide each set into the adjacent slot. NOTE: Child seats are shipped from Britax with LCS connectors in the storage slots. Recline Adjustment Pull the recline handle (Fig.

  • Page 32: Chest Clip

    Child Seat Functions Chest Clip Fastening the Chest Clip Fasten the chest clip by pushing the two halves together until a positive click is heard (Fig. A). Releasing the Chest Clip Squeeze the middle tabs together. (Fig. B). Pull apart the two pieces. Adjusting the Chest Clip Slide chest clip up or down on harness so it is positioned at the middle of the child’s chest,...

  • Page 33: How To Adjust Harness Height

    How to Adjust Harness Height MPORTANT: See Important Harness Adjustments on pages 6–7 for instructions on proper harness fit based on your child’s height and weight. Loosen the harness by lifting the harness adjuster lever while pulling the harness straps forward as far as possible (Fig.
  • Page 34 Child Seat Functions Place child in the child seat. Position the harness straps around the child and fasten the harness buckle (Fig. A) and chest clip (Fig. B). • Proper connection of the harness buckle is confirmed with a positive click after inserting each buckle tongue.

  • Page 35: Care And Maintenance

    Cover Removal WARNING! Do not take apart the harness. Never remove the buckle tongues from the harness. They cannot be reattached after removal. If reassembled incorrectly, the child seat may not perform as intended. Remove the infant body pillow. Loosen the harness by lifting the harness adjuster lever while pulling both shoulder straps forward as far as possible.

  • Page 36: Refitting The Cover

    Care and Maintenance Refitting the Cover To refit the cover, reverse the above directions. Make sure that the shoulder straps are not twisted, and are threaded properly through the chest clips, cover, foam, and shell. Cleaning the Cover • HAND WASH using cold water and mild soap. •...
  • Page 37 Harness Buckle Removal Recline the child seat. Locate the metal buckle strap retainer on the bottom of the child seat. Pull the retainer away from child seat to loosen. Turn the retainer so the short side will go through the slot in child seat shell (Fig. A). Push the retainer through slots in the shell and cover to the top of the child seat.
  • Page 38 Care and Maintenance Cleaning the Harness Buckle If a child eats and drinks while in the child seat, the harness buckle may need to be periodically checked and cleaned of any food, drink, or other debris. • REMOVE BUCKLE as described on page 35. •...

  • Page 39: Warranty

    The use of non-Britax Child Safety, Inc., covers, inserts, toys, accessories, or tightening devices is not approved by Britax. Their use could cause this child seat to fail Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards or not perform as intended in a crash. Their use automatically voids the Britax warranty.
  • Page 40  Check that the lower connector or vehicle seat belt connections to the vehicle are tight and secure.  Verify the car seat cannot be moved front-to-back or side-to-side more than 2 cm (1 in.) at the belt path. Double Check Child-to-Car Seat Installation :  Tug on the buckle to ensure a proper connection.

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