Britax DECATHLON User Manual page 20

Care and Maintenance
Harness Buckle Removal
Fully recline the child restraint.
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2 Locate the metal buckle strap retainer
on bottom of the restraint.
3 Pull retainer away from child restraint
to loosen.
4 Turn the retainer so that the short
side will go through the slot in the
restraint shell (fig. A).
Push the retainer through slots in the shell and cover, to the top
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of the restraint.
Rethreading the Harness Buckle
Locate slot in cover and shell for desired harness buckle location.
1
• Harness buckle should be located in the slot that is as snug as
possible, yet still comfortable.
2 Turn the buckle retainer so that the short side will go through
the slot in the cover and restraint shell.
3 Pull harness buckle away from restraint until tight, then verify
that the strap is not twisted and the release button is facing
outward.
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A
Cleaning the Harness Buckle
If a child eats and drinks while in the
restraint, the harness buckle may need
to be periodically checked and cleaned
of any accumulated debris or dried
liquids.
THOROUGHLY RINSE, using
•
warm water (fig. B).
SOAK, overnight if possible, using
•
warm water to loosen hardened
drinks or food.
TEST THE HARNESS BUCKLE, by
•
fastening and unfastening until a
positive click is heard after
inserting the second buckle
tongue (fig. C). If click is not
heard, repeat cleaning procedure.
TOWEL DRY
•
Lubricate, use solvents,
DO NOT:
•
abrasive cleaners, soap or
household detergents.
Care and Maintenance
B
Buckle
Unbuckle
C
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