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© 2007 Combi USA, Inc.
Combi USA, Inc. • 1962 Hwy 160 West, Suite #100 • Fort Mill, SC 29708-8027
• For technical questions, call 1-800-992-6624 • Se Habla Español 1-803-548-6633
• Fax 1-803-548-3663 • 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time • Monday - Friday
Combi Connection
Combi Connection
8040 and 8045 Series
Designed by Parents, for Parents
Keep this instruction manual for future use.
Store inside pouch located on back of seat pad.
• www.combi-intl.com
™
Para instrucciones en Español,
™
llamar al: 1-800-992-6624
or log onto www.combi-intl.com.
Instruction Manual
Infant Car Seat
WARNING
Correct installation and use can be
a matter of Life or Death! Read and
understand these instructions before
using this car seat.
•
•
Instruction Manual
Prim Baby
Infant Car Seat
™
22 lbs. or less
(10 kg o menos)
WARNING
Correct installation and use can be
a matter of Life or Death! Read and
understand these instructions before
using this car seat.
•
Certified for use in motor vehicles
and aircraft.
Prim Baby
™
Para instrucciones en Español,
•
Meets or exceeds all applicable
???? Series
llamar al: 1-800-992-6624.
Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
requirements of Federal Motor
8040B 0707
Certified for use in motor vehicles
and aircraft.
Meets or exceeds all applicable
requirements of Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
Instruction
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  • Page 1 © 2007 Combi USA, Inc. 8040B 0707 Combi USA, Inc. • 1962 Hwy 160 West, Suite #100 • Fort Mill, SC 29708-8027 • For technical questions, call 1-800-992-6624 • Se Habla Español 1-803-548-6633 • Fax 1-803-548-3663 • 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time • Monday - Friday •...

  • Page 2: Section 1. Warnings

    Section 1 - Warnings WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • Failure to follow these instructions and car seat labels can result in injury or death to a child from striking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or crash. •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Section 2 - Table of Contents Section 9. Installation of Infant Car Seat Section 1. Warnings............ In Vehicle (continued) Section 2. Table of Contents........• Securing Base With Section 3. Connection™ Infant Car Seat Parts.... Vehicle Seat Belt........Section 4. Proper Use Check List........ •...

  • Page 4: Section 3. Connection™ Infant Car Seat Parts

    Section 3 - Connection Infant Car Seat Parts ™ Carry Canopy Instruction Instruction Manual Combi Connection ™ Infant Car Seat 22 lbs. or less (10 kg o menos) Handle WARNING Manual Pouch Correct installation and use can a matter of Life or Death! Read and understand these instructions befor using this car seat.

  • Page 5: Section 4. Proper Use Check List

    Need help installing your infant car seat? Section 4 - Proper Use Check List Contact Combi USA Consumer Service or one of the • Proper use is required. Read and understand following sources: instructions and car seat labels. • Your vehicle dealer to locate a child safety seat •...

  • Page 6: Section 6. Securing Infant In Car Seat

    Child must be dressed in clothing with arms and legs that will not interfere with buckling, snugly adjusting or positioning harness. • DO NOT use accessories or parts other than those provided by Combi USA or Strolee. Use of accessories or parts from other manufacturers could alter the performance of the car seat. •...
  • Page 7 Check positioning of shoulder harness through seat back when first using the car seat and periodically after that to verify correct fit and positioning of the harness for infant’s size. Infant insert MUST always be used with small infants. Shoulder harness straps MUST be through: - Shoulder harness slots at or just below infant’s shoulders.

  • Page 8: Section 7. Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location

    Pull harness adjuster strap to snugly adjust harness straps onto child. - Check that harness straps are snug on shoulder and thighs. Straps should not allow a finger to pass between the belt and the child’s shoulder. - A snug harness strap should not allow any slack. It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging.

  • Page 9: Section 8. Latch System

    . Refer to vehicle owner’s manual for seating locations which have the LATCH System. The Combi Connection™ uses the lower anchor anchorages but does not use the top tether.

  • Page 10: Section 9. Installation Of Infant Car Seat In Vehicle

    Lower anchorages are visible in some vehicles and not in others. Those that are not visible are identified by a marker placed just above the anchorage on the seat back. This marker can be a solid color round dot as shown in The vehicle manufacturer may provide funnel guides to separate the vehicle seat cushions providing easier access to the lower anchorage.
  • Page 11 Pull car seat release handle and lift car seat from base Verify that there are no objects on top of base or between base and infant car seat that will prevent proper latching of car seat. - Verify lower anchor belt is routed or stored properly. With child facing the rear of the vehicle, lower car seat into base and push down on car seat to lock car seat into base Test to be sure car seat is locked in base.
  • Page 12 WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • Only use the car seat LATCH System in vehicle seating locations recommended by the vehicle manufacturer for use with LATCH and that have an anchor spacing of 280 mm (11 inches). • LATCH connectors must be secured to the vehicle LATCH anchorages only.
  • Page 13 Place base rear-facing in the vehicle seat location selected with blue lap belt guides toward vehicle seat back and centered between the vehicle lower anchors Attach car seat to base. Adjust recline using recline indicator on the side of the car seat. Line of recline indicator MUST be in green striped zone .
  • Page 14 Attach car seat to base. Recheck recline of car seat. Adjust if necessary (see step 8). Loosen lower anchor belt: - While pressing down in center of base to reduce tension on lower anchorage belt, push adjuster release button and loosen belt. Press and hold the connector retainer spring Push connector in, then rotate connector , and pull out...
  • Page 15 WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with a car seat. Read vehicle owner’s manual and “Vehicle Seat Belts” section in this manual. Refer to vehicle owner’s manual to identify the seating locations which can be used with a car seat.
  • Page 16 Position vehicle lap belt on vehicle seat. a. Extend vehicle lap belt all the out the way out and buckle vehicle belt. b. Place center section of lap belt flat on vehicle seat as shown in Check that vehicle lap belt is not twisted and lays flat across seat. Route vehicle lap belt through base.
  • Page 17 WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with a car seat. Read vehicle owner’s manual and “Vehicle Seat Belts” section in this manual. Installation with Lap Belt Only: Refer to vehicle owner’s manual to identify the seating locations which can be used with a car seat.
  • Page 18 . If shoulder belt is too short to go around back of Combi Connection™, position shoulder belt against vehicle seat back . Do not route shoulder belt through lap belt guides on either side of car seat.
  • Page 19 Section 10 - Stroller or Travel System Use This infant car seat can only be used with certain Combi stroller models to transport your infant. Check Combi stroller information or the Combi USA, Inc. website at www.combi-intl.com, for an updated list of stroller models that will work with your Combi Connection Infant Car Seat.
  • Page 20 Section 11 - Operation and Adjustment • To tighten: Pull front adjuster strap • To loosen: Insert finger under adjuster cover on pad, press harness adjuster lever, and pull harness straps out. • If the harness cannot be adjusted to properly fit child, (see “Changing Harness Length And Use Position”...
  • Page 21 1. Buckle harness and chest clip. 2. From front of car seat, unsnap harness adjuster strap from front of car seat pad, loosen harness straps by pressing harness adjuster lever, , and pulling harness straps out, 3. From back of car seat, remove both harness adjustment loops from metal harness plate 4.
  • Page 22 Each handle position can be used for vehicle positions depending on size of vehicle. To change carrying handle position: Handle Adjustment • Push in handle adjustment buttons on each side of handle Button • Rotate handle forward or backward until it locks into a use position. Check to be sure carry handle is locked before lifting car seat.
  • Page 23 WARNING • To prevent ejection: - Shoulder belts MUST be through belt slots in infant insert. - For proper harness fit, infant insert MUST be used for small infants. • Discontinue use of the infant insert when: - Harness is through top shoulder belt slots on car seat. - Shoulder belts become too short to fit infant.

  • Page 24: Section 12. Vehicle Seat Belt Systems

    Insert bottom canopy lever into bottom canopy bracket Slide bottom canopy lever into smaller opening to lock canopy into place Insert top canopy lever into top canopy bracket Slide top canopy lever into smaller opening to lock canopy into place Repeat above steps for opposite side of canopy.
  • Page 25 Belts Forward of Seat Bight Vehicle seat belts located forward of seat bight may not securely hold car seat. Check vehicle owner’s manual or see vehicle dealer for car seat installation requirements. • If seating position is approved for use with car seat, install car seat and check for secure installation by pulling car seat front to back.
  • Page 26 Passive Restraints Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt use with any car seat. - See your vehicle dealer for available hardware or options for securing a child restraint in this location. Lap or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Front Door use a car seat in any front seating location that has belts mounted to the front door.

  • Page 27: Locking Clip

    Section 12 - Vehicle Seat Belt Systems You MUST use locking clip provided with this car seat with a vehicle belt that slides freely through the latch plate or if the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt cannot be tightly secured. WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur Avoid serious injury or death:...

  • Page 28: Section 13. Additional Information

    Section 13 - Additional Information Certification Warm Weather Car seat parts can get very hot in the sun or This child restraint system conforms to all applicable warm weather. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for use in motor vehicles and aircraft. Aircraft Use Vehicle Seat Protection This restraint is Certified for Use in Motor...

  • Page 29: Section 15. Re-Use After A Crash

    NHTSA Child Restraint Re-use criteria has not been met, or if there is uncertainty whether damage to the seat has occurred, NHTSA and Combi USA advise parents or caregivers to contact their automobile insurance company regarding its policy on replacement of seats.

  • Page 30: Section 17. Limited Warranty

    2. During the warranty period your Combi product will either be repaired or replaced, at the warrantor’s discretion, without charge if it is purchased from an authorized Combi dealer and is found to be defective in workmanship or materials. For service call 1-800-99-COMBI (1-800-992-6624). The warrantor shall not be responsible for any costs incurred by the consumer in returning a defective product for repair.

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