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Sunshine Kids Radian 65 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Warnings Seating Position Information Child Restraint Safety Information Seat Belt Information Carrying Restraint Unfolding and Folding Restraint Installing and Removing Detachable Base Rear-facing LATCH installation 5 to 33 lbs. Rear-facing Lap-Shoulder Belt installation 5 to 33 lbs. Rear-facing Lap Belt installation 5 to 33 lbs. Forward-facing LATCH installation 22 to 48 lbs.
  • Page 3 1. Child information tag 12. Top tether 2. LATCH belt 13. Carry strap 3. LATCH strap guides 14. Fabric side panel 4. Forward-facing belt path 15. Harness clip 5. Rear-facing belt path 16. Buckle pad 6. Release lever 17. Harness adjuster lever 7.
  • Page 4 • Follow all instructions labeled on this child restraint and in the written instruction manual on the lanyard located on back of restraint. For infants under 4.5 kg (10 lbs), consult pediatrician for recommended seat back angle before installation. • Failure to follow all instructions and product labels can result in death or serious injury in a crash.

  • Page 9: Warnings

    WARNING: Do not carry restraint by harness adjuster strap (see diagram, page 3). This can damage the mechanism and the webbing. Only the shoulder strap made by Sunshine Kids is approved for use with this restraint. There are four ways to carry restraint: 1) Red carry strap (Fig.

  • Page 13: Installing And Removing Detachable Base

    Push down metal tab to lock base (Fig. 3). 1. Lift metal tab to unlock base (Fig. 3). 2. Slide base forward (the opposite direction as shown in Fig. 2). 3. Pull base away from restraint bottom. Tip: To carry detachable base, fit it inside folded restraint (Fig.

  • Page 20: Forward-Facing Latch Installation 22 To 48 Lbs

    • ALWAYS use SafeStop with LATCH installation for forward-facing child below 40 lbs (see page 26).
  • Page 21 Installation Tip: Unfasten fabric side panels and reach behind restraint cover for easy access to belt path. (Fig. 3) Confirm LATCH belt lays flat and is not twisted. Attach each connector to the LATCH anchor closest to each side of the restraint.
  • Page 22 • For lap-shoulder belt installation ONLY use SafeStop with top tether and with child under 40 lbs. (see page 26). Fig. 1 shows a typical forward-facing installation with Lap-Shoulder belt. Place restraint in forward- facing position. Stability of installation can be improved by using top tether shown in blue, Fig.

  • Page 23: Forward-Facing Lap-Shoulder Belt

    Forward-Facing Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation: For Children 22 lbs – 65 lbs (continued) 3. Kneel on restraint to force it into vehicle seat while pulling shoulder portion of seat belt to remove slack and tighten lap portion of seat belt. (Fig. 5) Vehicle cushions should compress where there is contact with restraint..

  • Page 24: Forward-Facing Lap Belt Installation 22 To 65 Lbs

    Fig. 1 shows a typical forward-facing installation with Lap-Shoulder belt. Place restraint in forward- facing position. Stability of installation can be improved by using top tether shown in blue, Fig. 1. (see page 28 for top tether instructions) Route seat belt through forward-facing belt path and behind restraint cover and buckle it.

  • Page 25: Checking Restraint Stability

    Forward-Facing Lap Belt Installation: For Children 22 lbs – 65 lbs (continued) 3. Kneel on restraint to force it into vehicle seat while pulling shoulder portion of seat belt to remove slack and tighten lap portion of seat belt. (Fig. 5) Vehicle cushions should compress where there is contact with restraint.

  • Page 26: Aircraft Installation

    Aircraft Installation This restraint is certified for use in an aircraft. Most airlines allow the use of a child restraint if it has been approved for airline use and fits properly in the aircraft. Contact your particular airline about their policy in advance.

  • Page 27: Operating Adjustable Bottom

    Operating Adjustable Bottom Fig. 1 shows operation of adjustable base. Adjustable bottom must be operated before installation of restraint. Restraint must be locked in its unfolded position before operating adjustable bottom. Lowering adjustable bottom: 1. Pull bar upward. (Fig. 2) 2.

  • Page 28: Top Tether

    Top Tether • Sunshine Kids recommends using a top tether in all installations to improve stability and performance of the restraint. Check vehicle manual for tether limits. • If vehicle does not have tether anchorage points, consult vehicle owner’s manual or contact vehicle manufacturer with questions.

  • Page 29: Tether Connecting Strap

    Top Tether (continued) 3. Install restraint as shown in appropriate installation sections (see pages 14 to 24 for restraint installation instructions). 4. After installing restraint, pull top tether adjuster strap to remove all slack. Confirm top tether strap has tension and that restraint is properly secured and stable and restraint is reclined at the proper angle.

  • Page 30: Restraint Harness Buckle

    Restraint Harness Buckle • To Fasten: Insert one buckle tongue at a time into buckle. A ‘click’ confirms proper connection after each tongue is inserted. (Fig. 1) • To Unfasten: Press the red button on the face of buckle and both buckle tongues will eject. (Fig.

  • Page 31: Using Harness Clip

    Using Harness Clip IMPORTANT: Position harness clip at proper height for child: level with child’s armpits. (Fig.1) To Fasten: Push both halves together until a ‘click’ confirms proper engagement. To Unfasten: Squeeze middle tabs together (Fig. 2-A) and separate clip. (Fig. 2-B)

  • Page 32: Properly Securing Child

    Properly Securing Child WARNING: Serious injury or death can result if child is not properly secured in restraint. Confirm harness is snug* before each use and after making any restraint adjustments. 1. Confirm proper restraint installation 2. To loosen harness: lift harness adjuster and pull shoulder straps forward (Fig.

  • Page 33: Proper Harness Height And Child Height

    Properly Securing Child (continued) IMPORTANT: Give a firm, upward tug on both harness straps behind the child’s shoulders and close to the harness slots in the restraint, to confirm there is no harness slack behind the restraint. 8. Confirm harness is not twisted and lays flat against child.

  • Page 34: Adjusting Harness Height

    Proper Harness Height and Child Height (continued) Adjusting Harness Height 1. Loosen harness: lift harness adjuster and pull shoulder straps forward. (Fig. 1) 2. From back of restraint, remove shoulder straps from metal harness yoke. (Fig. 2) 3. From front of restraint, pull shoulder straps out and re-thread them through the correct...

  • Page 35: Harness Buckle Location

    Harness Buckle Location Confirm location of harness buckle is correct, to insure proper harness fit: 1. Properly secure child in restraint (see page 32). 2. Check for correct position of harness buckle: Harness buckle can be directly above its buckle slot.
  • Page 36 Harness Buckle Removal and Installation (continued) Removing harness buckle: 1. Make sure restraint is securely locked in its unfolded position. (See page 10, unfolding restraint). 2. Unbuckle harness. 3. Push harness buckle strap down 2 inches into rear-facing belt path tunnel.

  • Page 37: Locking Vehicle Belt With Locking Clip

    Locking a Vehicle Lap-Shoulder Belt with a Locking Clip Proper use of a locking clip maintains a tight, secure installation by preventing the seat belt from becoming loose over time. WARNING: • Failure to properly lock the seat belt will result in an unsafe installation that will greatly increase the potential for injury or death to the child in an accident.

  • Page 38: Restraint Cover

    Locking a Vehicle Lap-Shoulder Belt with a Locking Clip (continued) 7. Once seat belt is tight and locked, complete remaining installation instructions. NOTE: To prevent loss, secure locking clip in its storage location after use. Restraint Cover WARNING: Never remove harness buckle tongues or chest clip from harness shoulder straps.

  • Page 39: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning / Maintenance of release mechanism and locking bolts: Periodically inspect release levers and locking bolts for cleanliness and proper functioning: When release levers are lifted, release levers and locking bolts should spring back immediately and completely. WARNING: •...

  • Page 40: Washing The Cover

    Cleaning and Maintenance (continued) Cleaning the plastic shell: • Clean with damp cloth only: wet cloth with warm water and mild soap and wring thoroughly so it is NOT dripping water. • Towel dry. • Do NOT: use solvents or abrasive cleaners. Washing the cover: •...
  • Page 41 Cleaning and Maintenance (continued) Cleaning Harness buckle: If child eats or drinks in restraint, periodically clean harness buckle to insure proper functioning. 1. Remove center buckle from restraint. (see page 35) 2. Rinse thoroughly in mildly hot water or soak overnight to loosen dried liquid or hardened food debris.

  • Page 42: Warranty Information

    Warranty Information This child restraint was manufactured by Sunshine Kids Juvenile Products LLC (“Sunshine Kids”). Sunshine Kids warrants this product to the original retail purchaser as follows: Limited one-year warranty: This product is warranted solely to the retail customer who purchased the product against defective materials or workmanship for one year from original date of retail purchase.
  • Page 43 expressed or implied. In no event whatsoever, will Sunshine Kids or a retailer of this product be liable for any damages, including those incidental or consequential, arising out the use of this product. Warranty limitations and other warranty terms and conditions. The express warranty provided hereunder is in lieu of any implied warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability and appropriateness for a particular...
  • Page 44 ©2006 Sunshine Kids Juvenile Products, LLC. All rights reserved. SK-0009-rev 2...

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