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- Page 1 Encore 10 ™ Child Booster Seat Series Number: 4900/A/2010 IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE POCKET UNDER THE BASE OF THE CHILD RESTRAINT Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. 4900/A/2010...
- Page 2 INDEX Page INTRODUCTION WARNINGS SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS AND A GROWING CHILD SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS AND THE NEXT SEAT SPECIAL FEATURES SUITABLE FOR USE HOW TO SETUP HOW TO INSTALL HOW TO USE HOW TO INSTALL WITH A CHILD HARNESS TO REMOVE RESTRAINT FROM VEHICLE CARE &...
- Page 3 INTRODUCTION This Booster Seat is designed for use by children from approximately 4 years of age up to approximately 8 to 10 years of age in vehicles using a lap-sash seatbelt or with a seatbelt and Child Harness. It must not be used with just a lap only seatbelt as the upper body of the child is not protected.
- Page 4 • Use the restraint exactly as shown in the instructions. • Supervision of children is needed because they may be able to undo buckles and adjusters. • DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR. • Do not alter or modify this restraint. Use only recommended parts and accessories. •...
- Page 5 • Securely stow all heavy objects, feeding bottles, cup holders, etc that could become missiles during an accident and cause injury to any occupant. • The restraint should not be purchased or sold as a second hand item. It is recommended not to use child restraints older than 10 years as the protection in an accident may be reduced.
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Page 6: Shoulder Height Markers Anda Growing Child
SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS AND A GROWING CHILD Label B Label A upper Height label will be behind the child’s neck. SMALLER CHILD TALLER CHILD Shoulders must not be below the Lower Shoulders must not be above the Upper Shoulder Height Marker when the Shoulder Height Marker when the headrest headrest is the lowest position. -
Page 7: Shoulder Height Markers
SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS AND THE NEXT SEAT IMPORTANT: Follow this advice. Label A Smaller Child - Lower Marker A Child who has outgrown their child restraint with in-built harness will have their shoulders in line or above the lowest shoulder height marker (label A) of this booster seat with the headrest in the lowest position. -
Page 8: Special Features
SPECIAL FEATURES Front of Vehicle Instruction book located under Rear View of Booster Seat booster in pocket Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. 4900/A/2010... - Page 9 SPECIAL FEATURES 1. Car's Anchor Fitting 2. Side Impact Cushion (one each side) 3. Adjustable Height Headrest 4. Car's Seatbelt 5. Adjustable Side Wings 6. Padded cover for comfort 7. Booster Seatbelt path indicator 8. Pocket 9. Cup holder (if supplied) 10.
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Page 10: Suitable For Use
SUITABLE FOR USE To be used with either a lap-sash seatbelt or an add-on accessory Child Harness by children whose shoulders are above the Lower Shoulder Height Marker with head restraint in the lowest position (approximately 4 years of age) until their shoulders reach the Upper Shoulder Height Marker with head restraint in the highest position (approximately 8 to 10 years of age). -
Page 11: How To Set Up
HOW TO SETUP UNFOLDING THE BOOSTER SEAT If the seat is in a folded position, grip the Booster seat back and seat base and unfold till you hear it lock into position. Check that the seat has locked into position. Seat back CAUTION:... -
Page 12: Adjusting The Headrest
HOW TO SETUP ADJUSTING THE HEADREST A. The headrest can be adjusted to lock into different height locations. This can be done with the child in the seat. B. Hold backrest as shown and squeeze the headrest adjustment handle at the back of the headrest with the other hand, to move the headrest up or down. - Page 13 HOW TO SETUP ADJUSTING BASE EXTENSION This booster seat has a base extension which can be easily adjusted by rotating the knob. This is to accommodate the leg length of larger children. Rotate to lengthen base When should the base be extended? Extend the base so that the front edge of the base is close to the back of your child’s knees.
- Page 14 HOW TO SETUP ADJUSTING THE SLIDEGUARD™CLIP Adjuster POSITION The crotch strap length adjuster can be found under the seat located by opening the instruction book flap. A. Adjust the crotch straps for the SLIDEGUARD™clip to the correct length for your child. It should be kept as low Under booster seat as possible to keep the lap portion of the seatbelt engaged low-over the hips.
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Page 15: How To Install
HOW TO INSTALL INSTALLING INTO VEHICLE A. Position the restraint in the car forward facing in the chosen seating position. Adjust the headrest to the correct height for your child (refer to page 11). Ensure the seating position has a child restraint anchorage fitting. -
Page 16: How To Use
HOW TO USE USING LAP-SASH SEATBELT WITHOUT CHILD HARNESS A. Place the restraint Forward Facing in your car, ensuring it is pushed firmly into the car seat and the backrest touches the backrest of the car seat. Sit your child on the seat. Ensure the headrest is set to the correct height for your child (See page 12). - Page 17 HOW TO USE C. Engage seatbelt buckle and tongue Sash belt ensuring there are no twists in across the the belt. If the seatbelt buckle is Ensure both chest and adjustable, adjust the buckle as low lap and sash through the as possible away from the child.
- Page 18 HOW TO USE IMPORTANT : Always ensure the seatbelt is firmly fitted to the hips and thighs and the sash belt is diagonally across the chest. The SLIDEGUARD™clip MUST always be used when the child is using the booster seat as it ensures the lap belt is correctly positioned on the child's thighs and hips.
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Page 19: To Remove Child
HOW TO USE Adjust headrest so it is close to the shoulders. Seatbelt across the chest and through the sash guides. Lap belt must always be firm on the thighs. The SLIDEGUARD™clip must be positioned on the lap belt so that the child cannot slump or slouch. -
Page 20: How To Install With A Child Harness
HOW TO INSTALL WITH A CHILD HARNESS USING WITH A CHILD HARNESS (PURCHASED SEPARATELY) This booster seat is only suitable for use with Safe-n-Sound™Protecta PLUS™Harness Series 220/2010 or Babylove EzyGo Harness™ Series BL220/2010. Refer to the instruction book supplied with the Child Harness for full details of using and installing the Child Harness. - Page 21 HOW TO INSTALL WITH A CHILD HARNESS INSTALLING SAFE-N-SOUND PROTECTA PLUS™ HARNESS WITH EXTENSION STRAP INTO VEHICLE An adjustable extension strap is supplied with the Child Harness. Hook the Safe-n-Sound Protecta PLUS™ Harness clip first onto the extension strap catch, then hook the extension strap hook onto the VERSATETHER™...
- Page 22 HOW TO INSTALL WITH A CHILD HARNESS CHOOSING METHOD OF INSTALLATION The Child Harness can be installed using either of the following methods. METHOD 1 : Using a lap sash seatbelt in conjunction with Gated 3-bar Slide (provided with the Child Harness) to convert to lap belt plus upper anchorage strap. METHOD 2 : Using lap seatbelt plus upper anchorage strap.
- Page 23 HOW TO INSTALL WITH A CHILD HARNESS INSTALLING CHILD HARNESS INTO SEAT A. If the seat is fitted to the car, remove it as Left hand Strap it will be easier to fit the child's harness. Cross Strap Attachment Clip Adjuster under cover B.
- Page 24 HOW TO INSTALL WITH A CHILD HARNESS D. Pull the left hand Harness Strap & Hook the Attachment Clip Cross Strap through the opposite onto VERSATETHER™ shoulder slot. Make sure that the Catch Anchor Clip also feeds through to the back of the restraint. Hook the Attachment Clip onto the Harness VERSATETHER™...
- Page 25 HOW TO INSTALL WITH A CHILD HARNESS METHOD 1. USING LAP-SASH SEATBELT WITH THE CHILD HARNESS (Using Gated Slide provided with Child Harness.) Refer to the Child Harness instructions to fit Gated Slide and adjusting the car seatbelt. Fit the Harness as detailed on page 18. Fit Gated Slide to both lap and sash belt as shown on pages 24 &...
- Page 26 HOW TO INSTALL WITH A CHILD HARNESS FITTING THE GATED SLIDE TO THE LAP-SASH SEATBELT Flat Curved There may be one of two types of Gated Slides available as shown below provided with the Child Harness. Only use the Gated Slide provided with the Child Harness. If curved Gated Slide, then the belt route through this can only go one way as shown.
- Page 27 HOW TO INSTALL WITH A CHILD HARNESS C. Repeat previous step A for the other slot in the Gated Slide. D. Feed the straps through the Gated Slide to remove any slack. This has now converted the lap-sash seatbelt so it will act like a lap only seatbelt. Loop on top Hollow side Sash portion...
- Page 28 HOW TO INSTALL WITH A CHILD HARNESS USING LAP SEATBELT WITH THE CHILD HARNESS Fit the Child Harness as detailed on page 20. Thread the lap seatbelt through the Child Harness strap loops as shown right. Ensure there are no twists in the Child Harness, cross strap and seatbelt.
- Page 29 HOW TO INSTALL WITH A CHILD HARNESS D. Engage the seatbelt tongue to the buckle and adjust the seatbelt to sit firmly but comfortably around the child's pelvis. The seatbelt buckle should be located as low as possible below the Pull Adjuster child's hip.
- Page 30 HOW TO INSTALL WITH A CHILD HARNESS TO REMOVE CHILD FROM HARNESS AND SEAT Disengage seatbelt tongue and buckle, remove the lap portion of seatbelt from the SLIDEGUARD™clip (where provided) and remove Child Harness and belt from child. When Booster is not being used, secure in position, by engaging seatbelt over the booster seat or store in a safe Lift child harness strap...
- Page 31 TO REMOVE RESTRAINT FROM VEHICLE TO REMOVE RESTRAINT FROM VEHICLE A. If a Child Harness is used, feed seatbelt out through Child Harness. Attachment Clip B. Disconnect the attachment clip from the car whilst lifting the seat slightly to slacken the upper anchorage strap. This leaves the Child Harness fitted to the booster seat Anchor Fitting and allows the seat to be put back with no adjustment to...
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Page 32: Care And Maintenance
CARE & MAINTENANCE REGULAR CARE OF THIS RESTRAINT: Please check the following items regularly to ensure the safety of your child: A. Check the seatbelt for fraying. B. Ensure there are no cracks in the plastic moulding. C. If any part of the restraint is cracked or broken, seek repair immediately or replace the child restraint. - Page 33 CARE & MAINTENANCE TO REMOVE COVER Remove A. Remove middle cover first Plastic Flaps by pulling out plastic flaps from both the ends of the wings (see illustration). Pull out the cover from the channel running along the edge of the wings. Remove Pull out cover Plastic Flaps...
- Page 34 CARE & MAINTENANCE TO REPLACE COVER A. To replace base cover, Slide on base cover and feed through SLIDEGUARD™clip and the knob then loop elastic over the back of the base. Feed the SLIDEGUARD™clip Hook elastic from underneath booster through slot Replace elastic from behind air cushion Feed the knob...
- Page 35 Precautions to prevent reducing the safety offered by this booster seat. 1. Ensure the seatbelt is used and fitted correctly. The lap belt must be on the hips and thighs and not the abdomen and the sash belt must be diagonally across the chest and over the shoulder at all times.
- Page 36 ACCESSORIES MESSY MAT SEAT PROTECTOR (IF SUPPLIED) Place ribbed or pocket end of the Messy Mat seat protector on edge of car seat, smooth back toward seat join (’A’) and fit in any excess Messy Mat into the Short join of the car seat (’A’). Messy Hook and loop attachment referred in some instruction books, are no longer required to fit this model of Messy...
- Page 37 ACCESSORIES STEREO SPEAKERS (IF FITTED) Speakers are fitted to the headrest to provide enjoyment for your child. The speaker cable is fitted with a stereo plug that is compatible with most Mp3 players and other audio devices (devices not included). Recommended storage locations for the music player are in the storage pocket located on the side of the booster seat.
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Page 38: Installation Of Car Anchor Fitting
INSTALLATION OF CAR ANCHOR FITTING Consult the vehicle owner’s handbook for location of anchorage 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 39 INSTALLATION OF CAR ANCHOR FITTING IF THE CAR IS FITTED WITH CHILD RESTRAINT UPPER ANCHORAGE ANCHORAGE POINT FITTING Locate the anchorage point behind the rear seating Fig.1. Attachment Bolt position. (consult the car owners handbook for the location of the anchorage point). The anchorage point Lock washer should be directly behind and central to the restraint.
- Page 40 INSTALLATION OF CAR ANCHOR FITTING ONLY USE A 5/16 UNC GRADE 5 BOLT. IF THE Note: Marking on BOLT IS NOT THE CORRECT LENGTH THE CAR the top of a Grade 5 MANUFACTURER’S HAND BOOK CAN PROVIDE Bolt. ADVICE ON THE CORRECT LENGTH BOLT. Front of Vehicle CHILD RESTRAINTS MUST NOT BE ATTACHED TO UNSOUND METAL OR TO WOOD, OR...
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Page 41: In Case Of Accident
Standards and our obligation in complying with the standards. Please assist the owner of this restraint in their claim. NEW ZEALAND AUSTRALIA Britax Childcare (NZ) Ltd. Britax Childcare Pty. Ltd. Customer Service 0508 688 822 A.B.N 55 006 773 600 Email nz-custserv@britax.com... - Page 42 Our Crash Exchange Terms and Application form are accessible on our website. Please visit www.britax.com.au for further information. Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. 4900/A/2010...
- Page 43 NOTES Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. 4900/A/2010...
- Page 44 The Safe-n-Sound, SLIDEGUARD, Encore 10 & Protecta PLUS trademarks are the property of Britax Childcare Pty. Ltd. (Australia). The Britax trademark is the property of Britax Excelsior Limited (UK). The Babylove & EzyGo Harness trademarks are the property of Nursery Elegance Pty. Ltd. (Australia).
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