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Graco 6900 Series Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 IMPORTANT! PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING Please take a moment to complete this card today to: ➧ REGISTER ➧ YOUR ➧ PRODUCT ➧ RECEIVE ➧ FUTURE ➧ INFORMATION ➧ HELP US ➧ DEVELOP NEW ➧ PRODUCTS...
  • Page 2 Graco ® cochecito Graco ® Graco is the recognized leader Graco est le chef de file dans la Graco es el líder reconocido en el in the design and manufacture conception et la fabrication de diseño y fabricación de productos of quality baby products.

  • Page 3: Mise En Garde

    WARNING MISE EN GARDE ADVERTENCIA Failure to follow these Manquer de suivre ces Si no se obedecan estas warnings and the avertissements et les advertencias y se siguen las assembly instructions instructions d'assemblage instrucciones de montaje, could result in serious peut entraîner de sérieuses podría resultar en injury or death.
  • Page 4 Donated to wildlife / environmental causes? Donated to charities? Thanks for taking time to fill out this questionnaire. Please check here [ ] if you do not wish to learn more about Graco or obtain information on new ideas from other exciting companies.
  • Page 5 778-11-00...
  • Page 6 INSPECCIONE EL COCHECITO para stitching. Replace or repair the parts desserrées, pièces usagées, tissu determinar si hay tornillos flojos, piezas as needed. Use only Graco ou couture déchiré. Remplacez ou gastadas, material o costuras rotas. replacement parts. réparez ces pièces si nécessaire.
  • Page 7 Web, o escribanos a: USA: 1-800-345-4109 USA: www.gracobaby.com USA: Canada: 1-800-667-8184 Canada: www.graco.net Graco Children’s Products Inc. Montreal: 514-344-3533 Customer Service Department P.O. Box 100, Main Street Elverson, PA 19520 Canada: distributed by Elfe 4580 Hickmore St.
  • Page 8 $ 8.00 (1) (payable to Graco Children’s Products Inc.) $12.00 $16.00 Cheque o giro adjunto (a nombre de Graco Children's Products Inc.) Charge to credit card • Cargar a la tarjeta de crédito Account #: • Cuenta N°: $13.00 no charge $10.00...
  • Page 9 778-11-00...

  • Page 10: To Open Stroller

    Assembly Assemblage Montaje This exploded view is provided as Cette illustration agrandie est fournie Se proporciona este plano detallado a way to help you see the overall pour vous aider à voir l'image totale para darle una perspectiva global picture as you are assembling your lors de l’assemblage de votre produit.
  • Page 11 Footrest Le repose-pied Reposapiés y las and Front Wheels et les roues avant ruedas delanteras WARNING MISE EN GARDE ADVERTENCIA Choking Danger de peligro Hazard: remove and d'étranglement: enlevez et jetez de estrangulación: saque y deseche immediately discard immédiatement les embouts de inmediatamente las tapas de plastic end caps on the plastique sur les tiges des pieds...
  • Page 12 778-11-00...
  • Page 13 (USA) (Canada) (EE.UU) To find out more about Graco’s To find out more about Graco's Mix 'N Para obtener más información sobre los Mix ’N Move toys, visit our website at Move toys, please call 1-800-667-8184 or juguetes Mix 'N Move de Graco, visite www.gracobaby.com and go to the...

  • Page 14: Rear Wheels

    Rear Wheels Les roues arrières Las ruedas traseras Snap red retainer and white cap on separately, not at the same time. On certain models Sur certains modèles Enclenchez la rondelle de maintien rouge et le capuchon blanc séparément, non pas au En ciertos modelos même temps.

  • Page 15: To Secure Child

    To Use Stroller Pour utiliser la poussette Para usar el cochecito To Secure Child Attacher l'enfant Para asegurar al niño WARNING MISE EN GARDE ADVERTENCIA Avoid serious injury Évitez de Evite una from falling or sliding out. Always use sérieuses blessures. Utilisez toujours lesión seria debido a una calda o seat belt.
  • Page 16 Recline the stroller seat back to Incliner le siège de la poussette en Recline el asiento del cochecito its lowest position. position la plus basse. hacia atrás hasta la posición más baja. Move carrier handle to carrying Déplacez la poignée en position position.

  • Page 17: Swivel Wheels

    Use a Graco infant carrier only. blessures ou la mort. Utilisez lesiones serias o la muerte. Use un Read the manual provided with seulement un porte-bébé...
  • Page 18 To Recline Seat Pour incliner le siège Para reclinar el asiento WARNING Fabric caught in the latches may prevent them from locking. When returning seat to upright position, do not allow fabric to be pinched in the latch. To raise MISE EN GARDE Pour remonter Du tissu coincé...
  • Page 19 To Fold Stroller Plier la poussette Para plegar el cochecito Before folding stroller: 1) lock front Avant de replier la poussette: Antes de plegar el cochecito: swivel wheels, 2) adjust seat back to 1) verrouillez les roues pivotantes, 1) Trabe las ruedas delanteras reclined position and 3) apply brakes.
  • Page 20 Optional features Caractéristiques en option Funciones opcionales (on certain models) (sur certains modèles) (en ciertos modelos) Le plateau pour enfant ou Bandeja del niño o Child’s tray or Armbar la barre de retenue apoyabrazo WARNING Always secure your child with the seat belt. The arm bar or tray is not a restraint device.
  • Page 21 Your child’s safety depends on you installing and using this seat correctly. READ THIS MANUAL! Return this manual to the storage pocket on the back of the safety seat for quick reference. © 2000 Graco 413-11-00...

  • Page 22: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Warnings to Parents and Other Users ........5 2.
  • Page 23 ........55 10. Using the Safety Seat with a Graco ®...
  • Page 24 Our goal is to make every product the best it can be! We are also committed to supporting our products after purchase. If you would like to speak to Graco about your product, please call our Customer Service Department at 1-888-224-6549.

  • Page 25: Warnings To Parents And Other Users

    1. Warnings to Parents and Other Users DO NOT install or use this safety seat until you read and understand the instructions in this manual and in your vehicle owner’s manual. DO NOT let others install or use the safety seat unless they understand how to use it. Failure to properly use this safety seat increases the risk of serious injury or death in a sharp turn, sudden stop or crash.

  • Page 26: Registering Your Safety Seat

    Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall. Send your name, address and serial number to: Graco Children’s Products Inc. P.O. Box 100 Elverson, PA, 19520-9974 or call 1-888-224-6549.

  • Page 27: Important Safety Information

    Using this safety seat with a child who is heavier than 20 lbs. or more than 26 inches in height may increase the risk of serious injury or death. If your baby seems too small for this safety seat, you may want to consider Graco’s Cherish ™ car bed for the first few months.

  • Page 28: About Using This Safety Seat In Your Vehicle

    NEVER COMBINE another manufacturer’s base or safety seat with a Graco ® base or safety seat. Call Graco for additional or replacement items. THIS SAFETY SEAT conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. THIS SAFETY SEAT is certified for use in Motor Vehicles and Aircraft.

  • Page 29: A Warning About Air Bags

    3.3 A Warning About Air Bags NEVER PLACE THIS SAFETY SEAT IN A VEHICLE SEATING LOCATION THAT HAS AN AIR BAG. If an air bag inflates, it can hit the safety seat with great force and cause serious injury or death to your child.

  • Page 30: About The Life And Condition Of This Safety Seat

    3.5 About the Life and Condition of this Safety Seat REPLACE THE SAFETY SEAT AND BASE after an accident of any kind. An accident can cause damage to the safety seat and base that you cannot see. EVEN IF THE SAFETY SEAT AND BASE are not involved in an accident, stop using both and throw them away six years after the date of manufacture.

  • Page 31: Warnings About Using The Safety Seat As A Carrier

    STRANGULATION HAZARD: Child can strangle in loose restraint straps. Always use harness, never leave child in carrier when straps are loose or undone. NEVER LEAVE CHILD UNATTENDED. USE ONLY WITH STROLLERS that are part of the Graco Travel System.
  • Page 32 NEVER PLACE carrier in the top of a shopping cart. Strings and cords can cause strangulation. Keep strings and cords away from child: DO NOT place carrier near a window where cords from blinds or drapes can strangle a child. DO NOT hang strings on or over the carrier.

  • Page 33: Selecting A Suitable Location For The Safety Seat

    If you are not sure where to place the safety seat in your vehicle, contact your vehicle manufacturer or Graco Children’s Products Inc., 1-888-224-6549. 4.1 Consider These Basic Recommendations According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained...

  • Page 34: Be Sure Your Vehicle Seat Meets All Of These Requirements

    We recommend that, whenever possible, you secure the safety seat in the center position of the seat Ê Ê directly behind the front seats . We also recommend that an adult ride in the rear seat to watch the child. If the driver is the only adult present, a child who must be closely watched may need to ride in the front seat, but should only do so if there is no...
  • Page 35 Ì THE VEHICLE SEAT MUST FACE DO NOT place safety seat in a FORWARD. Ì rear-facing vehicle seat or a side-facing Í vehicle seat ONLY use this safety seat on vehicle seats with seat backs that lock in an upright position. Do not use seats that can fold down without having to Í...

  • Page 36: Be Sure Your Vehicle Seat Belt Is Safe To Use

    NOT safe to use look very much like seat belts that are safe to use. If you are unsure, contact the vehicle manufacturer or call Graco at 1-888-224-6549. Many seat belt systems are NOT safe to use with child safety seats, even though they can easily be threaded through the safety seat.

  • Page 37: Seat Belt Systems That Are Not Safe For Use With The

    A. Seat Belt Systems that are NOT Safe for Use with the Safety Seat DO NOT use the following types of vehicle belt systems with your safety seat. They will not hold the safety seat securely in place. The metal locking clip provided with this product will NOT make any of these seat belts safe.
  • Page 38 Ê DO NOT use a seat belt that is attached to the door Ê in any way . This type of belt is designed to open with the door and automatically surround the passen- ger when the door is closed. This seat belt will NOT safely restrain the safety seat.

  • Page 39: Seat Belt Systems That Are Suitable For Use With The

    B. Seat Belt Systems that are Suitable for Use with the Safety Seat The following vehicle belt systems can be used with your safety seat, IF the seat location meets all other requirements of these instructions AND THOSE IN YOUR VEHICLE OWNER’S MANUAL. Í...

  • Page 40: Safety Seat

    Lap/shoulder combination belt with a locking Ê Ê latchplate . Once it is buckled, this type of belt has a latchplate that will not allow the lap portion of the belt to loosen. This seat belt does not require a locking clip. Ë...

  • Page 41: Adjusting The Features And Components Of The Safety Seat

    5. Adjusting the Features and Components of the Safety Seat Each model of the safety seat comes with different harness and base options. Please follow the instructions that are appropriate for the model you have purchased. Your seat will have either a 3-point or a 5-point harness.

  • Page 42: Features And Components: 3-Point Harness

    5.1 Features and Components: 3-Point Harness Harness Handle slots Handle adjustment Harness button clip Vehicle belt hook Harness Harness straps buckle Front View: 3-Point Harness...
  • Page 43 Canopy Harness tightener Release handle Locking clip Level indicator Harness anchor buckle Mounting Harness notch slot Owner’s Attachment manual latch pocket Rear View: 3-Point Harness...

  • Page 44: Features And Components: 5-Point Harness

    5.2 Features and Components: 5-Point Harness Handle Harness slots Harness Handle clip adjustment button Harness buckle Vehicle belt hook Harness adjustment button Harness buckle tongues Harness adjustment strap Front View: 5-Point Harness...
  • Page 45 Canopy Release handle Mounting notch Locking clip Level indicator Harness slot Owner’s manual Attachment latch pocket Metal Waist strap junction plate anchor buckle Harness adjustment strap Rear View: 5-Point Harness...

  • Page 46: Recline Adjustment

    Non-adjustable Base Adjustable Base Recline adjustment knob Recline adjustment Vehicle Vehicle foot belt path belt path The level indicator is attached to the side of Level the safety seat, and indicates whether or not the Indicator safety seat is properly reclined. The locking clip is stored on the back of Locking the safety seat.

  • Page 47: Removing And Attaching The Safety Seat Base

    5.3 Removing and Attaching the Safety Seat Base 1. Squeeze base release handle at back of the safety Ê seat to release the attachment latch. Lift safety seat Ê from base as shown 2. To reattach seat, push it down until the safety seat clicks into base.

  • Page 48: Attaching The Canopy

    Ê 3. Release buttons and rotate handle until Carrying it clicks into desired position and both Ê handle adjustment buttons pop out 4. Push on the handle to be sure it is Reclining locked firmly in position. Sitting 5.5 Attaching the Canopy The fabric canopy comes disassembled with four identical plastic supports.
  • Page 49 Ì 2. Slide straight end of another support into the straight end of the support which has been Ì pushed through the canopy Í 3. Using remaining supports, repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other canopy tunnel. The canopy will Í...

  • Page 50: Inserting The Harness Straps In The Proper Slots

    6. Inserting the Harness Straps in the Proper Slots Failure to properly adjust the harness straps for your child increases the risk of serious injury or death in the event of a sharp turn, sudden stop or crash. The harness straps must be properly adjusted to fit your child according to the following instructions.
  • Page 51 Ê 2. Place your child in the safety seat so your child’s bottom rests against the back of the safety seat. See diagram 2 on page 38. Determine which pair of harness slots are even with or just below Ê your child’s shoulders DO NOT use the upper harness slots if they are above your child’s shoulders.
  • Page 52 Models with 3-Point Harness Harness anchor Ê buckle 1. From the back of the safety seat, push a corner of the harness anchor buckle back into its harness slot. From the front of the safety seat, use the harness strap to pull the buckle through Ê...
  • Page 53 Ì 4. Insert the harness strap through the appropriate slot. Thread the harness strap through the tightener Ì exactly as shown in the picture 5. Inspect the harness straps from the front and back of the safety seat to be sure they are not twisted.
  • Page 54 Models with 5-Point Harness Ê 1. Locate the harness adjustment button under the seat flap. Depress the harness adjustment button and pull the shoulder straps out to Ê loosen the harness 2. Behind the seat, pull the adjustment strap down until the metal junction plate is below the owner’s manual pocket.
  • Page 55 Ì For a smaller baby: Use the lower harness slots (if they are even with or just below your child’s shoulders) and Ì the upper strap loops The ends of the straps Í must hang in front of the metal plate as shown in Ì...
  • Page 56 Ê For a larger baby: Use the upper harness slots and the Ê end strap loops Check that the loops are completely within the junction plate slots and pull on the straps to be sure the straps are secure. 4. Inspect the harness straps from the front and back of the safety seat to be sure they are not twisted.

  • Page 57: Securing Your Child In The Safety Seat/Carrier

    7. Securing Your Child in the Safety Seat/Carrier Failure to properly secure your child in the safety seat/carrier increases the risk of serious injury or death from suffocation or falls, or in the event of a sharp turn, sudden stop or crash. In a crash, the safety seat provides NO protection for your child unless the harness straps are properly secured.
  • Page 58 Ê Ê 3. Move the safety seat handle to the sitting position (see page 27) and remove the strap from the harness clip Ê as shown . Unbuckle the harness and drape the harness straps over the back or sides of the 5-Point Straps 3-Point Strap removed safety seat.
  • Page 59 If the harness straps are not buckled, the safety seat provides NO protection for your child. DO NOT use the safety seat if the harness does not latch in place. Call Graco at 1-888-224-6549. Í 7. From the back of the safety seat, pull the strap through the harness tightener to tighten the straps as Ì...
  • Page 60 If the harness straps are not buckled, the safety seat provides NO protection for your child. DO NOT use the safety seat if the harness does not latch in place. Call Graco at Ë 1-888-224-6549.
  • Page 61 Models with Either Harness Style 11. Some infants may need extra support Í to keep their head and body in a comfort- able position. Your model may include a head support cushion. To use the cushion, unsnap the sides and resnap them with the harness straps threaded through the Í...

  • Page 62: Securing The Safety Seat/Base In Your Vehicle

    8. Securing the Safety Seat/Base in Your Vehicle There are many kinds of vehicles, seat belts, and occupant protection systems. As a result, it is not possible for this manual to tell you everything you need to know about putting this safety seat in your vehicle. You must carefully follow the instructions provided by your vehicle manufacturer, in addition to the information in this manual.
  • Page 63 Preparation and Initial Safety Checks Ê 1. Make sure vehicle is on level ground so that the level indicator, which is attached to the safety seat, Ê can be used to properly recline the safety seat 2. Make sure you have selected a suitable location for the safety seat as explained in section 4, “Selecting a Suitable Location for the Safety Seat”...
  • Page 64 Positioning and Securing the Safety Seat/Base 6. Remove safety seat from base, regardless of whether or not you plan on using the base. Squeeze the base release handle at the back of the safety seat and lift the safety seat from the base. Ê...
  • Page 65 8. Thread the seat belt: Ì a. If you are using the base, follow diagram Í b. If you are not using the base, follow diagram Ì Í Î 9. Buckle the seat belt. Make sure the buckle tongue Î goes into the correct buckle, and not the adjacent one The seat belt should not be twisted or turned.
  • Page 66 10. Now the vehicle seat belt must be tightened. When tightening the seat belt over the safety seat, make sure there is no slack on either side of the safety seat or between the vehicle belt hooks on the safety seat. When tightening the seat belt through the base, make sure there is no slack on either side of the base or along the base belt path.
  • Page 67 11. Tightening a lap-only belt: Ë Ë An automatically adjusted lap belt tightened by feeding the seat belt back into its retractor while pushing down hard on the safety seat or base. Make sure that seat belt is locked in place and very tight. Ì...
  • Page 68 belt because of the upright angle at which you must pull. You may have to unbuckle the seat belt, estimate a seat belt length that will make the seat belt very tight, then buckle it again. A lap/shoulder combination belt with a latchplate that can slide Ê...
  • Page 69 Ì d. Connect the lap belt to the shoulder belt by placing the locking clip on the belts about ½ inch from the latchplate Ë Ì as shown e. Re-buckle the belt and pull hard on the lap belt to be sure it does not move. f.
  • Page 70 Properly Reclining the Safety Seat/Base For your child’s safety, it is important that your safety seat/base be properly reclined. Attached to the side of your safety seat is a level indicator to help properly recline the safety seat/base on the vehicle seat. Failure to properly recline the safety seat on the vehicle seat increases the risk of serious injury or death.
  • Page 71 Adjustable Base: 14. Make sure the safety seat/base is not tilted sideways on the vehicle seat. Check the level indicator. You must look straight on at the indicator. If the indicator shows ONLY blue, the safety seat is properly leveled. If any orange is showing in the level indicator, the safety seat is either too upright or too reclined.
  • Page 72 Non-adjustable Base: 14. Make sure the safety seat/base is not tilted sideways on the vehicle seat. Check the level indicator. You must look straight on at the indicator. If the indicator shows ONLY blue, the safety seat is properly leveled. If any orange is showing in the level indicator, the safety seat/base is either too upright or too reclined.
  • Page 73 Without Base: 14. Make sure the safety seat is not tilted sideways on the vehicle seat. Check the level indicator. You must look straight on at the indicator. If the indicator shows ONLY blue, the safety seat is properly leveled. If any orange is showing in the level indicator, the safety seat is either too upright or too reclined.
  • Page 74 Final Safety Checks 15. If your child is already in the safety seat because you have been using it as a carrier, make sure child is secured with the harness according to section 7, “Securing Your Child in the Safety Seat/Carrier” (page 37). 16.

  • Page 75: Using The Safety Seat In An Airplane

    If you find that your safety seat moves or your vehicle seat belt slips or becomes loose, make sure you have followed steps 1-15 correctly, or see section 4, “Selecting a Suitable Location for the Safety Seat” (page 13). DO NOT USE THIS SEATING LOCATION IF THE SEAT BELT DOES NOT HOLD THE SAFETY SEAT TIGHTLY.

  • Page 76: Using The Safety Seat With A Graco Stroller

    10. Using the Safety Seat with a Graco ® Stroller This safety seat can be used with certain models of Graco ® LiteRider strollers. Refer to your LiteRider instruction sheet for details about how to attach the safety seat to your stroller. If you do not have an instruction sheet, please call toll-free, 1-888-224-6549 to obtain one, or visit our website, www.gracobaby.com.
  • Page 77 Models with 3-Point Harness To wash the safety seat pad: Harness anchor Ê buckle 1. From the back of the safety seat, loosen and remove the harness strap from the harness tightener. From the front of the safety seat, pull the harness strap through the slot. 2.
  • Page 78 Models with 5-Point Harness To wash the safety seat pad: 1. Detach the harness shoulder Ê straps from the junction plate by following the instructions on page 34. 2. Below the owner’s manual pocket, to the left and right, are small anchor buckles attached to the waist straps of the harness.
  • Page 79 4. Carefully remove the seat pad. DO NOT USE SAFETY SEAT without the seat pad. 5. Machine wash on delicate cycle and drip-dry. DO NOT USE BLEACH. 6. Fit pad into position, then reverse the process above to properly reinstall the harness system.

  • Page 80: Replacement Parts

    12. Replacement Parts Ordering Safety Seat Parts Complete the form that follows. Your safety seat model and serial numbers MUST be included on the form to ensure proper replacement parts. The numbers can be found on a sticker on the underside of your safety seat. Payment must accompany your order.
  • Page 81 Charge to credit card: Expiration date: Canopy Visa Canopy bow Signature: MasterCard 3-point harness Discover 5-point harness Harness clip Check enclosed (payable to Graco Children’s Products Inc.) Locking clip SHIP TO: Head support Adjustable base Name Subtotal: Shipping Address & handling*: $5.00...
  • Page 84 Graco Children’s Products Inc. Elverson, PA 19520 1-888-224-6549...

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