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- Page 1 CONVERTIBLE CAR SEAT Suitable from birth to 4 years (approx) Instructions for Installation & Use Series No. BS0072K-020133 IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT...
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- Page 6 To be used only in a rearward-facing position until the infant’s shoulders reach the lower shoulder height marker (approximately 12 months of age). Then to be used in a forward-facing position until the child’s shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker (approximately 4 years of age).
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- Page 10 No child restraint can guarantee absolute protection from injury in every crash. However, to ensure that your child gets all the protection designed into the restraint PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY and use only Britax Safe-n-Sound ® recommended parts and accessories.
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Page 11: Rearward Facing
WARNINGS SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS & A GROWING CHILD SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS & THE NEXT STEP REARWARD FACING FEATURES SUITABLE FOR USE HOW TO INSTALL HOW TO SET-UP HOW TO USE HOW TO REMOVE FORWARD FACING FEATURES SUITABLE FOR USE HOW TO SET-UP HOW TO USE HOW TO REMOVE... - Page 12 • Fit the restraint firmly to the car seat. • Fit the harness firmly to the child. • A loose restraint or harness is dangerous. • Supervision of children is needed because they may be able to undo the buckles and adjusters.
- Page 13 ISOFIX low anchorages. • Regularly check the restraint components, straps and other fitments for correct function and condition. If faulty, cease using and seek repair by Safe-n-Sound ® • IF AN AIRBAG IS FITTED IN THE SEATING POSITION WHERE THE CHILD RESTRAINT IS TO BE FITTED, FOLLOW THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS.
- Page 14 NEWBORN OLDER BABY (REARWARD FACING) (REARWARD FACING) Lower Shoulder Lower Shoulder Height Marker A Height Marker A Rearward Facing Turn to forward-facing when the TODDLER USE child's shoulders reach the lower (FORWARD FACING) shoulder height marker. Shoulder Height Label Marker B Move to the next form of child Shoulder restraint when the child's shoulders...
- Page 15 IMPORTANT: Follow this advice. Shoulder height markers are provided on this restraint for a visual indication that the child is safe to ride in this restraint. MARKER A: LOWER SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKER When the child's shoulders reach the lower marker, the child restraint must be turned to face towards the front of the vehicle or move the child to another forward facing seat with in built harness.
- Page 16 Next type of restraint that can be used in the car for your child. When your child has outgrown this seat, you can use: • Use a booster seat suitable for children up to 8-10 years of age with the car's seatbelt.* •...
- Page 17 Harness Tongues Harness Buckle 1. Padded cover for baby’s comfort 6. Harness Adjuster (May vary in style) 7. Harness Adjustment Strap 2. Head Roll (if supplied) 8. Stabilising Bar for Rearward Facing 3. Shoulder Pads (if supplied) 9. Padded Insert (if supplied) 4.
- Page 18 Front of Vehicle 12. Vehicle Anchor Fitting 13. Vehicle lap-sash seatbelt 14. Blue REARWARD FACING BELT PATH label 17. Top Tether Strap Adjuster 15. Top Tether Storage Pocket 18. Adjustable Top Tether Strap 16. Top Tether Adjuster 19. Attachment Clip Instructions for Installation &...
- Page 19 Continue to use this child restraint in this 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 younger child's neck muscles may be unable to support their head thus the child should remain rear facing until the neck muscles become stronger.
- Page 20 PREPARING FOR INSTALLING INTO VEHICLE - REARWARD FACING The restraint is normally packaged in the fully upright Fully press Adjuster Button (A) forward facing mode. If you need to use it rearward while pulling Upper Anchorage facing you must first fully convert the restraint to Strap (B) to lengthen.
- Page 21 INSTALLING INTO A VEHICLE WITH SEATBELT. (REARWARD FACING) A. Position restraint rearward facing in the chosen seating position in the car where a child restraint anchor fitting is installed. The stabilising bar need not be in contact with the vehicle seatback but must be extended in position and latched.
- Page 22 D. Fully lengthen seatbelt and feed between the comfort pad and the inner seat through seatbelt slot on each side. The slots are labeled in REARWARD FACING blue - BELT PATH. E. Engage seatbelt buckle and tongue. Push down on the seat (by hand), Feed seatbelt through slots.
- Page 23 F. Replace the comfort pad and centre panel flap, ensure the harness buckle is repositioned through the panel, clip any plastic fasteners that retain the cover. For smaller babies replace the insert pad (if supplied). Do not use insert pad if the child's shoulders reach the lower shoulder height marker or the child no longer fits the insert.
- Page 24 H. Tighten top tether strap by pulling Fully press Adjuster Button (1) adjustment strap to remove slack, while pulling Upper Anchorage leave the strap slack on the side the Strap (2) to lengthen. baby will be placed into the seat from. Any slack will be removed once the baby has been harnessed into the seat.
- Page 25 FITTING SUMMARY Hook Attachment Top tether strap slack Clip to the car's anchor fitting. Pull to remove some slack - do not over tighten when Pull sash finally adjusted with the baby portion of seatbelt to remove slack. A single twist is required in rearward-facing mode.
- Page 26 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. Use a shorter extension strap or no extension strap.
- Page 27 ANGULAR ADJUSTMENT OF RESTRAINT 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 underside of the base. Packing can be a firmly rolled up towel.
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Page 28: Setting Up The Harness
SETTING UP THE HARNESS A. Sit the restraint on flat ground and supported from behind so that it will not tip over. B. Sit the child comfortably in position. C. Determine the desired shoulder strap position and select a slot inline or just above the baby's shoulders. - Page 29 ADJUSTING SHOULDER HARNESS STRAPS HEIGHT Correct fitment of the harness is very important as it restrains the child in the restraint. The headrest must be in the correct position and the harness must fit firmly around upper torso of the child and be positioned so as to leave the child's arms and legs free.
- Page 30 STEPS IN CHANGING SHOULDER STRAP SLOTS A. Remove the restraint from vehicle, if not already removed. B. It is better to change one strap at a time, so that the other strap will be a guide for reassembly. Metal C. At the rear of the restraint, remove one of the Cross Bar harness shoulder straps from Metal Strap Connector by slipping strap through open slot.
- Page 31 PLACING CHILD INTO RESTRAINT (REARWARD FACING) When positioning baby into the restraint make sure baby's back is fully supported onto the flat section and the baby's nappy area (bottom) is resting in the bottom curvature as shown. It is recommended that bulky nappies are not used when Flat section of baby is travelling in the restraint as they...
- Page 32 E. Place baby into child restraint lying on its back so that the buckle is between the baby’s legs. Ensure that baby’s arms and legs are free. Make sure baby is dressed to allow the Harness Buckle to be pulled up between baby’s legs e.g.
- Page 33 F. Fit either harness tongue into the harness buckle followed by the other tongue. A click is heard when the last tongue is fully engaged. Should the second tongue not engage - press the red button and reinsert the tongues. Ensure secure engagement by pulling harness straps. If the harness buckle does not engage correctly then it may require cleaning or seek replacement - refer to page 55.
- Page 34 H. Remove the slack from the top tether strap by pulling adjustment strap as shown. Press Ensure the strap is not so tight as to lift the seat or deform the headrest. Pull Adjustment Strap to remove slack Roll up excess strap I.
- Page 35 Make sure that nothing is obstructing harness straps and that child’s arms and legs are free with the straps in the correct location - see previous page. Do not use the restraint if straps do not tighten, contact Safe-n-Sound Customer Service on ®...
- Page 36 REMOVE RESTRAINT FROM VEHICLE Fully press Adjuster Button (A) DISCONNECT TOP TETHER AND while pulling Top tether Strap (B) to lengthen. SEATBELT A. Disengage the seatbelt buckle. Remove seatbelt from the restraint belt paths. B. Remove the top tether strap from pocket and fully press top tether adjuster button (A) while pulling top tether strap (B) to slacken as shown.
- Page 37 Harness Tongues Harness Buckle 1. Padded cover for child’s comfort (May vary in style) 2. Shoulder Pads (if supplied) 3. Buckle Tongue holders (if supplied) 4. Harness Tongues and Buckle (Red button) 5. Harness Adjuster 6. Harness Adjustment Strap 7. Shoulder Height Markers 8.
- Page 38 Front of Vehicle 11 12 FORWARD FACING BELT PATH 9. Yellow labels 10. Vehicle Lap-sash seatbelt 11. Car's Upper Anchorage Fitting 12. Attachment Clip 13. Top Tether Strap Adjuster 14. Top Tether Strap (shown with loose end stored in pocket). Instructions for Installation &...
- Page 39 Once the child's shoulders reach the lower shoulder height marker, the seat can be changed to the forward-facing position and used until the child's shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker. Continue to use the restraint in forward-facing mode until the child's shoulders reach the limit of the upper shoulder height marker.
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Page 40: Upright Mode
CONVERT THE RESTRAINT TO FORWARD FACING UPRIGHT OR RECLINE POSITION To convert the restraint from Rearward Facing mode Pull out to to Forward Facing mode: unlock A. Remove the seat from the vehicle by disengaging the seatbelt and Top Tether. B. - Page 41 PREPARING FOR INSTALLING INTO VEHICLE - FORWARD FACING The restraint is normally packaged in the fully Fully press Adjuster Button (A) upright forward facing mode. If you need to use while pulling Upper Anchorage it rearward facing you must first fully recline the Strap (B) to lengthen.
- Page 42 INSTALLING INTO VEHICLE FORWARD FACING A. Position the restraint in the car facing forward in the chosen seating position. There must be a child restraint anchorage fitting directly behind this seating position. Refer to the vehicle owners manual for the location. If not, refer to pages 62 to 65.
- Page 43 F. FFit the attachment clip to the car's anchor Attachment Clip fitting as shown. Make sure to remove as many twists as possible from the Top Tether. Car's Anchor Fitting G. Tighten adjustable top tether strap by pulling adjustment strap to remove slack as shown below, but do not over-tighten causing the restraint base to lift off the vehicle seat.
- Page 44 FITTING SUMMARY Attachment Clip Front of Vehicle Car's Upper Pull to remove Anchorage Fitting slack, then store Top Tether the strap as shown FORWARD-FACING Adjustment BELT PATH; Top tether strap Strap marked in yellow. Top tether storage Pull to pocket tighten belt Forward facing seatbelt path...
- Page 45 ADJUSTING SHOULDER HARNESS STRAPS HEIGHT Correct fitment of the harness is very important as it restrains the child in the restraint. The headrest must be in the correct position and the harness must fit firmly around upper torso of the child and be positioned so as to leave the child's arms and legs free. For forward facing mode the shoulder strap slots need to be nearest to the child’s shoulders, but not lower than 25mm below the child's shoulders.
- Page 46 STEPS IN CHANGING SHOULDER STRAP SLOTS A. Remove the restraint from vehicle, if not already removed. B. It is better to change one strap at a time, so that the other strap will be a guide for reassembly. Metal C. At the rear of the restraint, remove one of the Cross Bar harness shoulder straps from Metal Strap Connector by slipping strap through open slot.
- Page 47 PLACING CHILD INTO RESTRAINT A. Check that the harness shoulder straps are Pull in the correct position. Refer to page 65 for Straps correct shoulder harness strap height and for setting up the harness. B. Lengthen harness by pressing harness adjuster button or lever.
- Page 48 - see previous page. Do not use the restraint if straps do not tighten and contact Safe-n-Sound ® Customer Service. Refer to back cover for Pull to remove contact details.
- Page 49 REMOVING CHILD FROM RESTRAINT A. Push and hold the harness adjustment button while pulling both shoulder harness straps to slacken harness. B. Press the red button on harness buckle, both harness tongues will be released. Insert tongues into tongue holders to hold straps away from the child.
- Page 50 THIS RESTRAINT IS SUITABLE FOR USE ON AN AIRCRAFT WHEN INSTALLED AS DIRECTED. HOW TO INSTALL USING AIRCRAFT LAP BELT The child restraint must be used in accordance with the aircraft procedures, and any directions from the aircraft operator, pilot or crew. Some child restraints may not fit in smaller aircraft and can not be used with aircraft seatbelts that contain airbags unless they can be disabled.
- Page 51 TO FIT THE CHILD RESTRAINT TO THE AIRCRAFT SEAT IN FORWARD FACING: A. Set the recline position to fully upright. Position the restraint in forward-facing mode Store tether clip on elastic loop and align centrally with the chosen seating position. We recommend that you fit the restraint nearest the window or in a middle seat if in centre seating area, so it will not interfere with an adult exiting the row of seats.
- Page 52 AIRCRAFT BELT PATH - C. Fully lengthen seatbelt. Thread the seatbelt into seatbelt path marker (green marker) as shown, ensuring that the seatbelt is behind the harness straps and below the hook as shown, on each side. Engage seatbelt buckle and tongue. D.
- Page 53 Aircraft label is located on the back of the restraint and demonstrates suitability for use on an aircraft. Instructions for Installation & Use...
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Page 54: Regular Care Of This Restraint
D. Ensure the buckle is free of fluff, liquid or other matter that may enter the buckle slots. Clean the buckle if it is sluggish to engage. See next page. E. If any part of the restraint is cracked or broken, seek repair immediately. Contact Safe-n-Sound Customer Service 1300 131 477 ®... -
Page 55: Buckle Operation
BUCKLE OPERATION To ensure the buckle remains operational the inside of the buckle must be kept free of liquids, sand, dirt, fluff, food or similar substances. If the buckle is not operating or you do not hear a strong audible click when second tongue is inserted then the buckle needs to be washed or replaced. -
Page 56: To Remove Cover
COVER (STYLE MAY VARY) The restraint has a flame retardant cover which is removable for cleaning. Cleaning instructions are on the care label attached to the cover. If fluffy cover is fitted then washing cover prior to use will remove excess fluff. Drying the insert pad will take additional time as the impact foam will absorb moisture. - Page 57 TO REPLACE COVER 1. Align and fit cover over restraint starting at top. Attach elastic loops. 2. Refit fabric overhang. 3. Feed shoulder Harness Straps through the lap strap slots. 4. Feed Crotch Buckle through slot in cover whilst fitting the cover at the lower part of the seat.
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Page 58: Very Important
VERY IMPORTANT: Only replace the cover with Safe-n-Sound ® supplied replacement cover with identical shoulder height markers or a replacement cover meeting AS/NZS 8005. Instructions for Installation & Use... - Page 59 AS/NZS 8005 and is stated as suitable for use with this child restraint. The following instructions apply to accessories that may be supplied with this restraint at point of purchase. If not, a variety of Safe-n-Sound accessories are available from ®...
- Page 60 POCKETS (if fitted to the cover) The pockets sewn on the trim are designed for your convenience. They can hold those necessary items that you need at a moments notice. e.g Bottle, face washer, toy etc. CAUTION: If using the pocket to store filled bottles, please ensure contents are not contaminated due to prolonged storage.
- Page 61 CUP HOLDER (If supplied) The cup holder can be fitted onto either both side of the seat. A. Raise the cover and locate fixing Raise the slots in shell. cover here B. Clip cup holder into position, to expose then re-fit cover. fixing slots Ensure the cup holder and its contents cannot be crushed by...
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Page 62: Top Tether Strap
Consult the vehicle owner’s handbook for location of anchorage fittings or anchorage points and the possible use of spacers. Some vehicles may have an anchor fitting fitted by the vehicle manufacturer. If anchorage points cannot be found refer to car manufacturer or local child restraint fitting station or traffic authority for optimum position of anchorage point and the use of spacers. - Page 63 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. Front of Vehicle Measure distance from restraint 45° upper anchorage attachment clip to the car anchor fitting.
- Page 64 IF THE CAR IS FITTED WITH Fig.1. CHILD RESTRAINT UPPER ANCHORAGE POINT UPPER ANCHORAGE FITTING Locate the upper anchorage point behind Attachment Bolt the rear seating position. (Consult the car owners handbook for the location of the Lock washer upper anchorage point). The upper anchorage point should be directly behind Anchor fitting and central to the restraint.
- Page 65 IF THE CAR IS NOT FITTED Fig.2. WITH CHILD RESTRAINT UPPER UPPER ANCHORAGE ANCHORAGE POINTS FITTINGS FOR SEDANS ONLY FOR SEDANS ONLY - Drill 9mm diameter hole in the parcel shelf on the centre line Attachment Bolt of the seating position as shown in Fig 3. Before drilling the hole, check the underside Anchor fitting for accessibility.
- Page 66 MUST BE USED ONLY AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. IT MUST NOT BE HOOKED ONTO ANY OTHER OBJECT. Front of Vehicle CAR INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES (From retailers of Britax Safe-n-Sound products) ® EXTRA ANCHOR KITS: Available for using the restraint in additional cars. Re-order no: 0038 EXTENSION STRAPS: May be required for cars without a fixed parcel shelf.
- Page 67 SAFETY Never hold a baby in arms when riding in a motor vehicle. In this position the baby could be thrown against the dashboard, windscreen or other occupant and suffer serious injury or death. When riding in a motor vehicle never nurse a baby and use the same seat belt for both of you.
- Page 68 NOTICE TO INSURANCE COMPANY CHILD RESTRAINT INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT 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 "Destroy the entire restraint if it has been in use in a severe...
- Page 69 We would never want you to experience an accident, but unfortunately accidents do happen. 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...
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- Page 72 Series No. BS0072K-020133 Scan QR code for features, how to use and installation. WARRANTY Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonable foreseeable loss or damage.