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Britax safe-n-sound BS4830A-020132 Instructions For Installation And Use Manual

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IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE
PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT
Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. BS4830A-020132
EXPANDABLE
BOOSTER SEAT
Series No. BS4830A-020132
Instructions for Installation & Use
FORWARD
FACING
4 years to
6-8 years
(approx).
1

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  • Page 1 EXPANDABLE BOOSTER SEAT Series No. BS4830A-020132 Instructions for Installation & Use FORWARD FACING 4 years to 6-8 years (approx). IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. BS4830A-020132...
  • Page 2 SEATBELT QUICK SETUP 30mm Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. BS4830A-020132...
  • Page 3 SEATBELT QUICK SETUP Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. BS4830A-020132...
  • Page 4 INTRODUCTION To be used with a lap-sash seatbelt by a child whose shoulders are above the lower shoulder height marker with head restraint in lowest position (approximately 4 years of age) until the child’s shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker with head restraint in highest position (approximately 6 to 8 years of age).
  • Page 5 INTRODUCTION Được sử dụng với dây nịt an toàn quàng qua vai của em nào có vai trên vạch ghi độ cao của vai ở dưới cùng có phần kìm đầu ở vị trí thấp nhất (khoảng 4 tuổi) cho đến khi vai của em cao tới vạch ghi độ...
  • Page 6 INTRODUCTION ‫يتم استخدامه مع حزام أمان الكتف والخصر للطفل الذي تجاوز كتفيه عالمة ارتفاع األكتاف السفلية في حين وضع‬ ‫حاجز الرأس في أدنى وضعية (تقري ب ًا في عمر 4 سنوات) حتى يصل كتفي الطفل إلى عالمة ارتفاع األكتاف العلوية‬ ‫.(في...
  • Page 7 INTRODUCTION Debe utilizarse con un cinturón de seguridad de tres puntos para un niño cuyos hombros sobrepasen el marcador inferior con el reposacabezas en la posición más baja (aproximadamente a los 4 años de edad) hasta que los hombros del niño alcancen el marcador superior con el reposacabezas en la posición más alta (aproximadamente a los 6 a 8 años de edad).
  • Page 8 INTRODUCTION Carefully read all the instructions for installation. If in doubt about the method of installation, consult Britax Childcare or agent or a child restraint fitter or, in New Zealand, consult the agent for the vehicle. This Booster Seat is fitted with the VERSATETHER™ catch that allows it to be used with a child harness.
  • Page 9 INDEX PAGE WARNINGS SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS AND A GROWING CHILD SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS SPECIAL FEATURES HOW TO SETUP HOW TO INSTALL HOW TO USE HOW TO USE WITH A CHILD HARNESS HOW TO REMOVE RESTRAINT FROM VEHICLE CARE & MAINTENANCE HOW TO CLEAN ACCESSORIES INSTALLATION OF CARS UPPER ANCHORAGE POINT...
  • Page 10 • DO NOT USE THIS RESTRAINT WITHOUT THE COVER. • Regularly check the restraint components, straps and other fitments for correct function and condition. If faulty, cease using and seek repair by Britax. • IF AN AIRBAG IS FITTED IN THE SEATING POSITION WHERE THE CHILD RESTRAINT IS TO BE FITTED, FOLLOW THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER’S WARNINGS AND...
  • Page 11 CAUTION: CHILDREN CAN BE INJURED OR RESTRAINTS AND TOP TETHER STRAP DAMAGED BY UNSECURED CARGO IN A COLLISION. SECURE OR REMOVE HAZARDOUS CARGO BEFORE USING THIS CHILD RESTRAINT. IMPORTANT : • Protect all webbing from abrasion and cutting by sharp corners and edges. •...

  • Page 12: Shoulder Height Markers Anda Growing Child

    SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS AND A GROWING CHILD Label A Label B NOTE: Height label will be behind the child’s neck. SMALLER CHILD Shoulders must not be below the Shoulder Height Marker when the headrest is the lowest position. From approximately 4 years of age. TALLER CHILD Shoulders must not be above the Shoulder Height Marker when the headrest is in the highest...

  • Page 13: Shoulder Height Markers

    SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS IMPORTANT: Follow this advice. Label A Smaller Child - Lower Marker A Child who has outgrown their child restraint with in-built harness will have their shoulders in line or above the lowest shoulder height marker (label A) of this booster seat with the headrest in the lowest position.

  • Page 14: Special Features

    SPECIAL FEATURES Rear View of Booster Seat 1. Adjustable Height Headrest 6. SecureGuard™ Anti Submarining Device 2. Shoulder Height Markers 7. Headrest Adjustment handle 3. Padded Cover for Comfort 8. Red Sash Guide 4. Armrest 9. Shoulder slots for use with Child Harness 5.
  • Page 15 SPECIAL FEATURES Front of Vehicle 11. Car's Upper Anchorage Fitting 12. Attachment Clip and VERSATETHER™Catch 13. Adjustable Top Tether Strap 14. Top Tether Strap Adjuster 15. Top Tether Storage Pocket 16. Booster Seat Belt Path marker Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. BS4830A-020132...

  • Page 16: How To Set Up

    HOW TO SETUP ADJUSTING THE HEADREST A. The headrest can be adjusted to lock into different height locations. This can be done with the child in the seat. B. Hold backrest as shown and squeeze the headrest adjustment handle at the back of the headrest with the other hand, to move the headrest up or down.
  • Page 17 HOW TO SETUP ADJUSTING THE SECUREGUARD™ DEVICE The SecureGuard™ Device crotch strap can be adjusted so that it fits the seatbelt correctly to the child. The crotch strap length adjuster can be found under the seat. A. Adjust the crotch straps for the SecureGuard™ Device so that the Lap portion of the seatbelt is positioned on the child's hips and the clip prevents the lap belt rising up the abdomen.

  • Page 18: How To Install

    HOW TO INSTALL INSTALLING INTO VEHICLE A. Position the restraint in the car forward facing in the chosen seating position. Adjust the headrest to the correct height for your child (refer to page 16). Use a Messy Mat on seat to protect the car's seat fabric.
  • Page 19 HOW TO INSTALL C. Tighten adjustable top tether strap by pulling Pull to remove slack adjusting strap (C) to remove slack, but do not over-tighten causing the restraint base to lift off the vehicle seat. Always secure the loose end of the top tether strap to prevent it hanging out of the car or being accessible by the child.

  • Page 20: How To Use

    HOW TO USE USING LAP-SASH SEAT BELT WITHOUT CHILD HARNESS A. Place the restraint Forward Facing in your car, ensuring it is pushed firmly into the car seat and the backrest touches the backrest of the car seat. Sit your child on the seat. Ensure the headrest is set to the correct height for your child (See page 16).
  • Page 21 HOW TO USE D. Engage seat belt buckle and tongue ensuring there are no twists in the belt. If the seat belt buckle is adjustable, adjust the buckle as low as possible away from the child. NOTE: In some vehicles, the vehicle Sash belt headrest may need to be raised or across the...
  • Page 22 HOW TO USE IMPORTANT : Always ensure the seatbelt is firmly fitted to the hips and thighs and the sash belt is diagonally across the chest. The SecureGuard™ Device must always be used when the child is using the booster seat as it ensures the lap belt is correctly positioned on the child's thighs and hips.

  • Page 23: To Remove Child

    HOW TO USE Adjust headrest so it is close to the shoulders. Seat belt across the chest and through the sash guides. Lap belt must always be firm on the thighs. The child should not slump or slouch. NOTE: Seatbelt extenders should not be used if the seatbelt is not long enough to fit around the child.

  • Page 24: How To Install With A Child Harness

    HOW TO INSTALL WITH A CHILD HARNESS USING WITH A CHILD HARNESS (PURCHASED SEPARATELY) The Booster Seat can be used with a child harness in a seating position where a upper anchorage fitting is fitted in the vehicle. Refer to the car owners manual for the location of the child restraint upper anchorage fitting and for any precaution related to airbags in selected seating position.
  • Page 25 HOW TO INSTALL WITH A CHILD HARNESS C. Lengthen the Child Harness using the adjuster under the cover (see the Left hand Strap Child Harness instructions). Press Cross Strap the Adjuster button (1) and pull the Attachment Clip shoulder strap (2). Adjuster under cover D.
  • Page 26 HOW TO INSTALL WITH A CHILD HARNESS Hook the Attachment Clip E. Pass the left hand harness strap onto VERSATETHER™ back through the left hand slot of the Catch booster seat keeping the attachment clip at rear of the booster seat. F.
  • Page 27 HOW TO INSTALL WITH A CHILD HARNESS INSTALLING SAFE-N-SOUND PROTECTA PLUS™CHILD HARNESS INTO VEHICLE WITHOUT EXTENSION STRAP Hook the Child Harness attachment clip (1) onto booster seat VERSATETHER™Catch (2A). Then hook booster seat attachment clip (2B) onto vehicle anchor fitting (3). Ensure that none of the straps are twisted or passing over any sharp edges.
  • Page 28 HOW TO INSTALL WITH A CHILD HARNESS INSTALLING SAFE-N-SOUND PROTECTA PLUS™ HARNESS WITH EXTENSION STRAP INTO VEHICLE An adjustable extension strap is supplied with the Child Harness. Hook the Safe-n-Sound Protecta PLUS™ Harness clip first onto the extension strap catch, then hook the extension strap clip onto the VERSATETHER™...
  • Page 29 HOW TO INSTALL WITH A CHILD HARNESS CHOOSING METHOD OF INSTALLATION A Child Harness can be installed using either of the following methods. METHOD 1 : Using a lap seatbelt with top tether strap. METHOD 2 : Using a lap sash seatbelt in conjunction with Gated 3-bar Slide (provided with the Child Harness) to convert to lap belt with top tether strap.
  • Page 30 HOW TO INSTALL WITH A CHILD HARNESS USING LAP-SASH SEAT BELT WITH THE CHILD HARNESS (Using Gated Slide provided with Child Harness.) Refer to the Child Harness instructions to fit Gated Slide and adjusting the car seat belt. Fit the Harness as detailed on page 24-28. Fit Gated Slide to Outer Inner both lap and sash belt as shown on pages 30 &...
  • Page 31 HOW TO INSTALL WITH A CHILD HARNESS USING THE BOOSTER SEAT WITH A CHILD HARNESS Curved Only use Gated Slides recommended for this harness. If using a curved Gated Slide, the belt route through this can only go one way as shown. A.
  • Page 32 HOW TO INSTALL WITH A CHILD HARNESS D. Feed the straps through the Gated Slide to remove any slack. This has now converted the lap-sash seat belt so it will act like a lap only seat belt. Hollow side towards child. Loop on top (away from child) Seatbelt sash portion...
  • Page 33 HOW TO INSTALL WITH A CHILD HARNESS USING LAP ONLY SEAT BELT OR CONVERTED LAP-SASH SEATBELT WITH THE CHILD HARNESS Fit the Child Harness to the booster seat and anchorages as detailed previously. With the vehicle seatbelt converted (if necessary) ready for use, thread the lap seatbelt through the Child Harness strap loops as shown.
  • Page 34 HOW TO INSTALL WITH A CHILD HARNESS D. Engage the vehicle seatbelt tongue to the vehicle buckle and adjust the seatbelt to sit firmly but comfortably around the child's pelvis. Pull Adjuster The seatbelt buckle should be located as low as strap to possible below the child's hip.
  • Page 35 HOW TO INSTALL WITH A CHILD HARNESS DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR. IMPORTANT: Use seatbelt to hold the child restraint when not in use. TO REMOVE CHILD FROM HARNESS AND SEAT Disengage seatbelt tongue and buckle, remove the lap portion of seatbelt from the SecureGuard™...
  • Page 36 TO REMOVE RESTRAINT FROM VEHICLE TO REMOVE RESTRAINT FROM VEHICLE Attachment Clip A. If a Child Harness is used, feed seat belt out through Child Harness. B. Disconnect the attachment clip from the car whilst lifting the seat slightly to slacken the top tether strap. This leaves the Child Harness fitted to the booster seat and Anchor Fitting allows the seat to be put back with no adjustment to the...

  • Page 37: Care And Maintenance

    A. Check the webbing straps for fraying. B. Check there are no cracks in plastic mouldings. C. If any part of the restraint is cracked or broken, seek repair immediately contact Britax Customer Service 1300 303 330 or replace the child restraint.

  • Page 38: How To Clean

    HOW TO CLEAN TO REMOVE COVER A. To remove main cover, unhook elastics at the rear of the seat and unhook plastic clip from the top sides of the seat. B. Where provided, feed the SecureGuard™ Device Unhook from through the slot in the cover. under base Unclip the plastic retainers from the front and sides of...
  • Page 39 HOW TO CLEAN TO REPLACE COVER 1. Align and fit headrest cover over seat and re-attach elastic clip and loops at the rear of the seat. 2. Feed SecureGuard™ Device through the cover. Fix plastic retainers to the base at the front and sides of the seat.
  • Page 40 The following instructions apply to accessories that may be supplied with this restraint at point of purchase. If not, a variety of Britax Safe-n-Sound accessories are available from various retailers of Britax Safe-n-Sound products.
  • Page 41 BACKS OR VEHICLES WITHOUT A FIXED PARCEL SHELF, SINCE THE ANCHOR POINT IS USUALLY NOT VISIBLE. 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.

  • Page 42: Installation Of Car's Upper Anchorage Point

    INSTALLATION OF CAR'S UPPER ANCHORAGE POINT IF THE CAR IS FITTED WITH CHILD UPPER ANCHORAGE FITTING Fig.1. RESTRAINT UPPER ANCHORAGE POINT Attachment Bolt Locate the upper anchorage point behind the rear Lock washer seating position. (Consult the car owners handbook for the location of the upper anchorage point).
  • Page 43 Centre line of seating position 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 or 0289 TOP TETHER EXTENSION STRAPS: May be required for cars without a fixed parcel shelf.

  • Page 44: In Case Of Crash

    NOTICE TO INSURANCE COMPANY CHILD RESTRAINT INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT This Britax Safe-n-Sound child restraint is manufactured to Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS1754-2013 which requires us to advise users of child restraints to "Destroy the entire restraint if it has been in use in a severe crash, even if no damage is obvious".
  • Page 45 Our Crash Exchange Terms and Application form are accessible on our website. Please visit www.britax.com.au for further information. Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. BS4830A-020132...
  • Page 46 NOTES Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. BS4830A-020132...
  • Page 47 NOTES AUSTRALIA Britax Childcare Pty. Ltd. A.B.N 55 006 773 600 Head office and registered address: Level 4, 650 Lorimer Street, Port Melbourne, VIC, 3207 P.O. Box 5119 Garden City, VIC, 3207 Customer Service 1300 303 330 Email au-custserv@britax.com www.britax.com.au NEW ZEALAND Britax Childcare (NZ) Ltd.
  • Page 48 The Safe-n-Sound, SecureGuard and Protecta PLUS trademarks are the property of Britax Childcare Pty. Ltd. (Australia). The BRITAX and Safe-n-Sound trademarks are the property of Britax Childcare Holdings Ltd, UK. We reserve the right to alter this product without notice.