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Series number:
8000/A/2004
Convertible
Booster Seat
for vehicle use.
Forward Facing.
Use as a booster seat with only a
lap-sash seat belt for children 14kg
to 26kg.
(Also suitable for use with
Safe-n-Sound Protecta™
Child Safety Harness
Series 120)
INFORMATION FOR BUYERS:
FOR CHILDREN FROM 8kg TO 26 KG.
CHECK THAT THIS CHILD RESTRAINT WILL FIT IN
YOUR CAR.
IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE
PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT.
Forward Facing
Install with lap or lap-sash
seat belt and upper
anchorage strap for children
8kg to 18kg with the inbuilt
harness straps.
Instructions for
Installation & Use
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- Page 1 Series number: 8000/A/2004 Convertible Booster Seat for vehicle use. Forward Facing Install with lap or lap-sash seat belt and upper anchorage strap for children 8kg to 18kg with the inbuilt harness straps. Forward Facing. Use as a booster seat with only a lap-sash seat belt for children 14kg to 26kg.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Refer to Catalogue. WHO TO CONTACT AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND Britax Childcare Pty. Ltd. A Britax International company. Britax Childcare NZ Limited. A Britax International company. (Incorporated in Victoria) A.C.N. 006 773 600 A.B.N 55 006 773 600. PO Box 100-247 Auckland 9 Phone: (09) 443 0102... - Page 3 Carefully read all the instructions for installation. In the event of doubt about the method of installation, consult Britax childcare or agent or a child restraint fitting station authorized by a relevant transport authority or, in New Zealand, the agent for the vehicle.
- Page 4 PRE-INSTALLATION Consult the vehicle owner's handbook for location of anchor fittings or anchorage points and the possible use of spacers. Some vehicles may have an anchor fitting fitted by the vehicle manufacturer. If anchorage points cannot be found refer to car manufacturer or local child restraint fitting station or traffic authority for optimum position of anchorage point and the use of spacers.
- Page 5 PRE-INSTALLATION ANCHOR FITTING: WARNING: CHILD RESTRAINTS MUST NOT BE ATTACHED TO UNSOUND METAL OR TO WOOD, OR SYNTHETIC STRUCTURES. WHEN DRILLING 9 MM HOLE DO NOT DRILL THROUGH FUEL LINES, FUEL TANKS, ELECTRICAL WIRING, OR RADIO SPEAKERS. WEBBING STRAPS MUST BE PROTECTED FROM SHARP CORNERS AND EDGES.
- Page 6 PRE-INSTALLATION INSTALLATION AND USE OF RESTRAINT For Toddler Use Pages 7-14. For Child Use Pages 15-26. TO REMOVE RESTRAINT FROM VEHICLE Disengage seat belt tongue from buckle and remove from restraint. Fully press Adjuster Button (A) while pulling Upper Anchorage Fully press Upper Anchorage Strap Adjuster Strap (B) to lengthen.
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Page 7: Special Features
SPECIAL FEATURES - TODDLER TODDLER RESTRAINT To be used only in a forward-facing position for a child weighing from 8 kg to 18 kg. Upper Anchorage Adjustable Upper Versa-Tether™ Attachment Upper Anchorage Storage Strap Anchorage Strap Catch Clip & Cover Strap Adjuster Top (4 ) row of shoulder slots (only... - Page 8 Toddler mode, to avoid injury or discomfort. NOTE: Some versions of the Maxi Rider have been provided with an extra (4th) row of shoulder slots, which are only available for use if there are matching slots in the trim (cover). These extra slots are only for use with the Protecta™...
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Page 9: Adjusting The Buckle Position
HOW TO SET-UP TODDLER ADJUSTING THE BUCKLE POSITION BUCKLE BUCKLE POSITION POSITION TOO HIGH Centre of button on buckle, level with top of child's legs (with all slack removed from crotch strap.) IMPORTANT: You must adjust the crotch strap to the correct length for your child before installing the restraint as it cannot be adjusted in the car. -
Page 10: How To Set-Up
HOW TO SETUP TODDLER ADJUSTING SHOULDER HARNESS STRAPS HEIGHT Correct fitment of the harness is very important as it restrains the child in the restraint. The harness must fit firmly around the upper torso of the child and be positioned so as to leave the child’s arms and legs free. FOR TODDLER USE: The shoulder straps must be in the slots which are nearest to the child’s shoulders, but not more than 25mm below the child’s shoulders. -
Page 11: How To Install
HOW TO INSTALL TODDLER INSTALLING INTO VEHICLE (FORWARD FACING) (UPRIGHT OR RECLINED) Determine whether an upright or Recline Foot Recline Foot position position reclined installation is preferred as for reclined for upright shown right. installation. installation. UPRIGHT RECLINED To move the Recline Foot from upright to reclined mode or vice versa. Pull the Foot outwards to unlock it, then rotate the foot. - Page 12 HOW TO INSTALL TODDLER Engage car seat belt buckle and tongue. Push down on the restraint Remove while pulling on the lap portion to Slack remove all slack from the belt. Then, pull the remaining slack in the sash belt and allow excess belt to feed back into the retractor.
- Page 13 HOW TO INSTALL TODDLER Upper Anchorage Versa-Tether™ Anchor Strap Catch Fitting Upper Anchorage Storage Strap Fully press Adjuster button while pulling Upper Anchorage strap to lengthen. Attachment Clip & Cover Top (4 ) row of shoulder slots (only where provided and only for Child Safety Harness).
- Page 14 HOW TO USE TODDLER PLACING TODDLER IN THE RESTRAINT Lengthen harness by pressing Harness Place child in the restraint and feed Adjustment button while pulling on either each arm through shoulder straps. shoulder strap until the harness will Pull harness buckle up between accommodate the child.
- Page 15 SPECIAL FEATURES - CHILD BOOSTER To be used only with a lap-sash seat belt or with a seat belt and child harness for a child weighing from 14kg to 26kg. Upper Anchorage Upper Anchorage Adjustable Upper Versa-Tether™ Attachment Strap Adjuster Storage Strap Anchorage Strap.
- Page 16 SUITABLE FOR USE THIS RESTRAINT MUST BE USED IN To be used only with a lap-sash seat CARS WITH FORWARD-FACING SEATS belt or with a seat belt and child WITH A LAP-SASH SEAT BELT OR WITH A harness for a child weighing from 14kg SEAT BELT AND CHILD HARNESS.
- Page 17 HOW TO SETUP CONVERTING INTO CHILD BOOSTER To use this child restraint as a booster seat the harness needs to be stored under the cover. Upper anchorage strap must be used in booster position. Do not disengage the upper anchorage strap from the anchor fitting. Disengage and remove the seat belt from the restraint.
- Page 18 HOW TO SET-UP Pull the shoulder straps through slots in the seat back. Remove the Elastic loops holding the cover in place at the lower front of the seat. Lift the cover to expose the storage inserts in the seat base. Remove Sash Locator strap and clip from storage recess and attach to the strap connector plate as shown below (Make sure straps are not twisted).
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Page 19: Setting Up Buckle And Sash Guide Positions
HOW TO SET-UP SETTING UP THE BUCKLE AND SASH GUIDE POSITIONS Sit the restraint against a wall for stability and get the child to sit comfortably in position. Determine the desired buckle position. Determine the correct shoulder slot for the sash guide. Remove the child and adjust the buckle strap using the following method. -
Page 20: How To Install
HOW TO INSTALL PLACING CHILD IN THE RESTRAINT USING LAP SASH SEAT BELT & UPPER ANCHORAGE STRAP ENGAGED Determine whether an upright or Recline Foot Recline Foot position reclined installation is preferred as position for reclined for upright shown below. installation. -
Page 21: To Remove Child
HOW TO INSTALL The Sash locator must be used to position the sash portion of the lap-sash seat belt across the child’s shoulders and chest. Choose the shoulder harness nearest to the shoulder height of the child. Pull sash locator through back of the restraint and then feed it back into your chosen slot position nearest the sash of the seat belt. -
Page 22: Using With Child Harness
Rider™ upper anchorage strap as shown below. Ensure that none of the straps are twisted or catching on sharp edges. Tighten Maxi Rider™ Upper anchorage strap (refer to page 12) then remove excess slack from the extension strap by pulling the adjuster strap as illustrated below. - Page 23 USING WITH CHILD HARNESS (Not Supplied) CHOOSING METHOD OF INSTALLATION The Protecta™ Child Safety Harness can be installed using either of the following methods. METHOD 1 : Using a lap sash seat belt in Sash Locator Left Shoulder & Right Shoulder conjunction with Gated Slide provided to Strap with Tongue Strap with Tongue...
- Page 24 USING WITH CHILD HARNESS (Not Supplied) NOTE: Some versions of the Maxi Rider have been provided with an extra (4th) row of shoulder slots, which are only available for use if there are matching slots in the trim (cover). These extra slots are only for use with the Protecta™ Child Safety Harness and should not be used for the integral Harness.
- Page 25 USING WITH CHILD HARNESS (Not Supplied) D.Engage the seat belt tongue to the buckle and adjust the seat belt to sit firmly but comfortably around the child's pelvis. The seat belt buckle should be located as low as possible below the child's hip. Pull Adjustment Strap Roll up Adjuster Strap and to remove slack.
- Page 26 Once your child's shoulders are above the top slots, then it is suitable to use the protecta™ child safety harness over the top of maxi rider™ seat (see below right). NOTE: Do not use this Booster Seat if the child’s eye level is above the top of the Booster Seat back or vehicle headrest (which ever is highest) when the child is seated.
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Page 27: How To Clean
HOW TO CLEAN The restraint has a flame retardant cover which is removable for cleaning. Cleaning instructions are on the care label attached to the cover. When washing cover engage hook & loop strips together to eliminate other garments being caught. Ensure to keep strips free of lint to work effectively. -
Page 28: Care And Maintenance
CARE AND MAINTENANCE REGULAR CARE OF THIS RESTRAINT: Please check the following items regularly to ensure the safety of your child: Check the webbing for fraying. Check that the buckle clicks and is not sluggish or sticky in operation. Ensure there are no cracks in moulding or the plastic moulding. Check the Harness Adjuster is operating and is clamping the webbing. - Page 29 ACCESSORIES & FEATURES WARNING ONLY USE SAFE-N-SOUND SEAT COVERS THAT ARE DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR USE WITH THIS PRODUCT. The following instructions apply to accessories that may be supplied with this restraint at point of purchase. If not, a variety of accessories are available from various retailers of Safe-n-Sound products.
- Page 30 ACCESSORIES & FEATURES SHOULDER PADS (IF FITTED) Shoulder Pads are designed to provide extra comfort for baby or child and are easily fitted to the shoulder harness straps by: Pull apart fasteners and remove shoulder pads from harness. Re-fit shoulder pads to harness and attach fasteners for use. COVER (STYLE MAY VARY) The cover has been designed to protect your child when seated in the restraint.
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Page 31: In Case Of Accident
This notice is to advise you of the requirements of the Australian/New Zealand Standards and our obligation in complying with the standards. Please assist the owner of this restraint in their claim. Britax Childcare Pty. Ltd. (Incorporated in Victoria) A.B.N 55 006 773 600... - Page 32 We reserve the right to alter this product without notice in our constant endeavour for improvement. 1997-200 Britax Childcare Pty. Ltd. This product is covered by Australian and overseas patent applications. Patents Pending. Visit the Britax Web Site at http://www.britax.com.au or Email us at: custserv@britax.com.au...