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Related Manuals for Britax ROUND ABOUT 50
Summary of Contents for Britax ROUND ABOUT 50
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Adjusting Harness Buckle Position ...38 Securing Your Child ...39 Care and Maintenance ...41 Warranty ...44 ©2009 Britax Child Safety, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in USA P336300 R1:04.09 This product and its components are subject to change without notice. Table of Contents... -
Page 3: Warnings
• 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 Federal Safety Standards or... -
Page 4: Important Notes
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, Inc., 13501 South Ridge Drive Charlotte, NC 28273, or call 1-888-4BRITAX, or register online at www.BritaxUSA.com/registration. -
Page 5: 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 20 pounds (9.1 kg). That means that if your infant reaches 20 pounds (9.1 kg) before her first birthday, she should remain rear-facing at least until she turns 1 year old. -
Page 6: Child Seat Features
Child Seat Features Cover LATCH Connector Serial Number and Manufactured Harness Holder Date (Under Cover) Harness Straps Chest Clip Harness Buckle Rear-Facing Belt Path Belly Pad LATCH Adjuster Release Button Harness-Adjuster Release Lever LATCH Adjuster (Under Cover) LATCH Connector Release Harness Adjuster Strap Button Recline Handle... -
Page 7: Vehicle Compatibility Compatible Vehicle Seat Belts
Vehicle Compatibility Compatible Vehicle Seat Belts NOTE: The information in this section only applies to installation with vehicle safety belts. Vehicle seats and safety belts differ from vehicle to vehicle. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for specific information about your vehicle safety belts and their use with child seats. - Page 8 Vehicle Compatibility ELR (Emergency Locking Retractor) with a Sliding Latch Plate (emergency locking retractor) lap-shoulder belt with a sliding latch plate is a vehicle belt that: • has a latch plate that freely slides along the vehicle belt webbing, and •...
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Page 9: Incompatible Vehicle Seat Belts
Vehicle Compatibility Incompatible Vehicle Belts WARNING! The following types of vehicle belts are NOT compatible with this child seat: Vehicle belts with top or bottom anchor points on the vehicle door. Lap-shoulder belts that have a separate retractor each for the lap section and shoulder section Lap belts that have a retractor that locks only in case of a sudden stop (emergency locking... -
Page 10: Installation: Rear-Facing Latch Installation
Installation: Rear-facing LATCH Installation • Figure illustrates rear-facing LATCH installation. • Verify that your vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchors. If LATCH anchors are not available, you must use the vehicle belt installation methods. If stored, remove the LATCH connectors from the storage slots under the cover (page 34) and pass them through their adjacent belt slots. -
Page 11: 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 the LATCH connectors in the storage slots. See page 34. • See vehicle owner’s manual to determine what type of seat belt system your vehicle has, and how to lock it (also see pg 10-13). -
Page 12: 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 LATCH connectors in storage slots. See page 34. • See vehicle owner’s manual to determine what type of retractor your vehicle has and how to lock it (also see pg 10-13). -
Page 13: Installation: Forward-Facing Latch Installation
Installation: Forward-Facing LATCH Installation • Figure A illustrates a forward-facing LATCH installation. • Verify that your vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchors. If LATCH anchors are not available, you must use vehicle belt installation methods. WARNING! • This child seat must not be used forward-facing for children less than one year of age OR who weigh less than 20 lbs (9.1 kg). -
Page 14: Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation
38 for Adjusting Harness Buckle Position. • Britax recommends that the Versa-Tether be used at all times. Using the tether will improve the stability of the child seat and reduce the risk of injury. Check your vehicle owner’s manual for approved tether anchor locations. -
Page 15: Lap-Belt Installation
See page 38 for Adjusting Harness Buckle Position. • Britax recommends that the Versa-Tether be used at all times. Using the tether will improve the stability of the child seat and reduce the risk of injury. Check your vehicle owner’s manual for approved tether anchor locations. -
Page 16: Installation: Aircraft
DO NOT manufacturer if a tether anchorage is not available. IMPORTANT: • Britax recommends that the tether be used at all times. Using the tether will improve the stability of the child seat and reduce the risk of injury. •... -
Page 17: Using The Versa-Tether
Installation: Versa-Tether ® Using the Versa-Tether Consult your vehicle owner’s manual for approved tether anchorage locations. Locate the tether on the rear of the child seat and remove the tether components from the pouch. Place the tether up and over the child seat back. -
Page 18: Energy-Absorbing Versa-Tether
Installation: Versa-Tether ® Energy-Absorbing Versa-Tether The energy-absorbing Versa-Tether was designed to enhance the performance of the child seat tether. By introducing a staged release of the tether webbing, the forward movement of the child seat is delayed while reducing the amount of energy transferred to the child seat during a crash. -
Page 19: Storing The Latch Connectors
(Fig. A). Fold each end of the LATCH strap and slide each LATCH connector into the adjacent slots. NOTE: Britax child seats are shipped with LATCH connectors in the storage slots. Recline Adjustment Pull the recline handle then slide the child seat shell into the desired position. -
Page 20: 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 tab together and pull apart the two pieces (Fig. -
Page 21: Adjusting Harness Buckle Position
Child Seat Functions instructions on pages 26 - 27. Adjusting Harness Buckle Position This child seat allows the buckle to be adjusted to one of three positions based on the weight of the child. Properly adjusting the buckle increases comfort and safety. -
Page 22: Care And Maintenance
Securing Your Child Gently pull up on the harness straps to tighten the lap section of the harness, which should fit low on the child’s body. Slowly pull the adjuster strap to tighten the harness around the child (Fig. B). NOTE: Pull the harness adjuster strap away from the child seat (parallel to the ground) to tighten. -
Page 23: Cleaning The Cover
Care and Maintenance Harness Buckle Removal Recline the child seat. Locate the metal buckle strap retainer on bottom of the child seat. Pull 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 24: Warranty
The warranty and remedies as set forth above are exclusive and in lieu of all others, oral or written, express or implied. In no event will Britax, or the retailer selling this product, be liable for any damages, including incidental or consequential damages, arising out of the use or inability to use this product. - Page 25 � Check that the LATCH or vehicle seat belts connections to the vehicle are tight and locked. � Verify the car seat cannot be moved front-to-back or side-to-side more than one inch at the connection point. Double Check Child-to-Car Seat Installation: �...