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Convertible Child Restraint Series No. 7300/B/2010 and 7300/C/2010 Rearward Facing Forward-facing For use with children For use with children from approximately up to approximately 12 months. 12 months to approximately 4 years of age. IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT...
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CAREFULLY READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION. IN THE EVENT OF DOUBT ABOUT SPECIAL FEATURES - FORWARD-FACING WITH BASE THE METHOD OF INSTALLATION, CONSULT BRITAX CHILDCARE OR AGENT OR A CHILD RESTRAINT SPECIAL FEATURES - FORWARD-FACING WITH FOOT FITTING STATION AUTHORISED BY A RELEVANT TRANSPORT AUTHORITY OR, IN NEW ZEALAND, THE AGENT FOR THE VEHICLE.
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• Use the restraint exactly as shown in the instructions. • The restraint is not intended to be a substitute baby cot or bed. It is only designed to enable safe transportation of children in motor vehicles. Do not leave a baby in the restraint for long periods •...
SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS A GROWING CHILD SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS Newborn (Rearward-facing) Shoulder height markers are provided on this restraint for a visual indication that the child is safe to Shoulder height label (hidden) ride in this restraint. Do not turn to forward-facing until the child's shoulder's reach the lower marker. Rearward Facing Do not continue to use the restraint if the child's shoulders are above the top marker.
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SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS AND THE NEXT SEAT SPECIAL FEATURES - REARWARD-FACING WITH BASE To be used only in a rearward-facing position until the infant's shoulders reach the lower shoulder For the next child restraint choose height marker (approximately 12 months of age). Convertible Booster from: seat used with...
SPECIAL FEATURES - SPECIAL FEATURES REARWARD-FACING WITH BASE REARWARD-FACING WITH FOOT To be used only in a rearward-facing position until the infant's shoulders reach the lower shoulder height marker (approximately 12 months of age). 1. Head Pillow (if fitted) 17 16 2.
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SPECIAL FEATURES SUITABLE FOR USE - REARWARD-FACING REARWARD-FACING WITH FOOT TO BE USED WITH A LAP SASH OR LAP ONLY SEATBELT IN THE BACK OF MOST CARS WITH FORWARD-FACING SEATS. 560mm(Foot) To be used only in a rearward-facing position for an infant 600mm(Base) until their shoulders reach the lower shoulder height marker (approximately 12 months of age).
SUITABLE FOR USE - REARWARD-FACING HOW TO SETUP CONVERT TO BABY USE MODE (Model with base) A. To fully recline the restraint into Child use mode, place one hand on the front corner of the base firmly, lift recline latch up to DO NOT USE RESTRAINT IN REARWARD-FACING MODE WITHOUT unlock, continue pulling restraint forward until fully reclined or unable to recline further.
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HOW TO SETUP HOW TO SETUP CONVERT TO BABY USE MODE (Model with foot) ADJUSTING HARNESS STRAP HEIGHT: FOR BABY USE REARWARD-FACING Move Recline Foot by squeezing the Foot, squeezing the Recline Foot Handle while rotating to the baby position (refer to label on the side of the restraint) until the handle locks into position. Ensure Recline Correct fitment of the harness is very Lower shoulder height marker Foot locks into position.
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HOW TO SETUP HOW TO SETUP STEPS IN CHANGING SHOULDER The shoulder straps must be in the slots which are nearest to the child’s shoulders, STRAP SLOTS but not lower than the child’s shoulders. A. Remove the restraint from vehicle. B.
HOW TO SETUP HOW TO INSTALL Fully press Adjuster Button (1) while pulling INSTALLING INTO VEHICLE E. Connect the shoulder strap to metal strap connector at rear of restraint, ensuring that there are no Upper Anchorage Strap (2) to lengthen. (REARWARD-FACING) twists in the shoulder strap.
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HOW TO INSTALL HOW TO INSTALL D. Remove Padded Insert (if fitted), and F. Engage the seatbelt buckle and tongue. gently lift back trim end, then pull the Tighten the seatbelt allowing the sash to fully retract. centre panel flap backwards, with the Padded Insert comfort pad from the inner seat of trim.
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HOW TO INSTALL HOW TO INSTALL I. Fit the attachment clip to the anchor fitting as shown Attachment Clip H. Align the restraint centrally within the right. Make sure to remove as many twists as chosen seating position as shown possible from the upper anchorage strap.
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HOW TO INSTALL HOW TO INSTALL FITTING SUMMARY IMPORTANT: Hook Attachment Clip to If using an Extension Strap, positioning the Attachment Clip above the baby may lead to injury in an the car's anchor fitting. accident therefore make sure that the Attachment Clip is not positioned in front of the vehicle seat. Ensure the Upper Anchorage Strap is tightened, attached to the Anchor Fitting and that straps...
HOW TO INSTALL HOW TO USE ANGULAR ADJUSTMENT OF RESTRAINT PLACING BABY INTO RESTRAINT Some vehicle seats have more rearward slope than others. If the angle of the seat causes the baby to A. Ensure the shoulder straps are positioned to the correct height for your child (see pages 17 to 19). be too upright for comfort, the angle may be altered by placing a firm packing between the seat and B.
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HOW TO USE HOW TO USE D. Fit either harness tongue into the Pull to remove slack harness buckle followed by the from harness straps other tongue until a click is heard. Should the second tongue not Tongue insert, press the red button and re- Buckle insert the tongues.
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HOW TO USE SPECIAL FEATURES - FORWARD-FACING WITH BASE To be used only in a forward- facing position by children whose shoulder's have reached the lower REMOVING BABY FROM RESTRAINT shoulder height marker (approximately 12 months of age) until the shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker (approximately 4 years of age.) A.
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SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURES FORWARD-FACING WITH BASE - FORWARD-FACING WITH FOOT 18 19 12. Car's Anchor Fitting To be used only in a forward- facing position by children whose shoulder's have reached the lower shoulder height marker (approximately 12 months of age) until the shoulders reach the upper shoulder 13.
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SPECIAL FEATURES SUITABLE FOR USE - FORWARD-FACING - FORWARD-FACING WITH FOOT 10. Car's Anchor Fitting 11. Vehicle seatbelt 18 19 TO BE USED WITH A LAP SASH OR LAP ONLY SEATBELT IN THE BACK OF MOST CARS WITH 12a. Upper Lock-off (if fitted) FORWARD-FACING SEATS.
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HOW TO SETUP HOW TO SETUP CONVERT THE RESTRAINT TO CHILD USE MODE (Model with base) CONVERT THE RESTRAINT TO CHILD USE MODE (Model with foot) A. To convert the restraint to Child use mode (from baby use mode), simply squeeze the foot A.
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HOW TO SETUP HOW TO SETUP ADJUSTING HARNESS STRAP HEIGHT: The shoulder straps must be in the slots which are nearest FOR CHILD USE FORWARD-FACING to the child’s shoulders, but not more than 25mm below the Correct fitment of the harness is very important as it restrains the child in the restraint. The harness child's shoulders.
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HOW TO SETUP HOW TO INSTALL STEPS IN CHANGING SHOULDER INSTALLING INTO VEHICLE FORWARD-FACING STRAP SLOTS (UPRIGHT OR RECLINED) Hook and Loop A. Remove the restraint from vehicle. attachment For illustration of the installation method, the drawings show the restraint with a base but the B.
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HOW TO INSTALL HOW TO INSTALL Pull the sash belt F. Position the restraint in forward-facing J. Pull the sash belt 2 through the lock-off to fully through the lock-off mode and align restraint centrally within the tighten the seatbelt. The sash belt 2 must not be to fully tighten the chosen seating position.
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HOW TO INSTALL HOW TO INSTALL FITTING SUMMARY PLACING CHILD IN THE RESTRAINT Pull to Upper Anchorage lengthen Strap A. Lengthen the harness by pushing and holding Attachment Clip & Cover the Harness Adjustment Button (if fitted) Pull to while pulling on both shoulder straps until the Upper Anchorage remove harness is fully lengthened.
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HOW TO INSTALL HOW TO INSTALL B. Place the child in the restraint and feed each arm through shoulder D. Remove all of the slack from Pull to remove straps. Pull the harness buckle up between the child’s legs. the harness lap straps by pulling slack from shoulder straps, then pull the Shoulder Straps...
HOW TO USE CARE & MAINTENANCE REGULAR CARE OF THIS RESTRAINT: TO RECLINE RESTRAINT Push recline latch up while moving restraint into desired Please check the following items regularly to ensure the safety of your child: The child restraint may be reclined or positioned upright without recline position.
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(if fitted). If the Harness Buckle cannot be returned to its original working condition then contact Britax Childcare Customer Service. D. Disconnect shoulder harness straps from Metal Strap E. Refit the harness buckle to the restraint with the red button facing Connector at the rear.
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CARE & MAINTENANCE ACCESSORIES TO REPLACE COVER: Feed Harness Tongues and IMPORTANT: shoulder straps through the A. Stretch the cover over the top of the ONLY USE SAFE-N-SOUND SEAT COVERS AND ACCESSORIES THAT ARE DESIGNED AND TESTED Lap strap slots on the cover restraint first, then the sides.
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ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES POCKETS (IF FITTED) HEAD PILLOW/HEAD LINER (IF FITTED) The pockets sewn on the trim are designed for your convenience. They can hold those necessary Style 2. Head pillow attached to cover. items that you need at a moments notice. e.g. Bottle, face washer, toy etc. They can also hold a CD or Position the bottom of the head pillow level with the top of the child's shoulders.
ACCESSORIES TRAVELLING TIPS INSERT PAD - SAFETY STYLE MAY VARY The Insert Pad is designed to snugly support baby for extra support Never hold a baby in arms when riding in a motor vehicle. In this position the baby could be thrown and comfort and should be used for small babies when rearward- against the dashboard, windscreen or other occupant and suffer serious injury or death.
TRAVELLING TIPS INSTALLATION OF CAR ANCHOR FITTING CLOTHING/BATHING 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. Take several changes of clothing and bibs for possible car sickness. Disposable nappies and liners are If anchorage points cannot be found refer to car manufacturer or local child restraint fitting station or very handy while travelling.
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INSTALLATION OF CAR ANCHOR FITTING INSTALLATION OF CAR ANCHOR FITTING IF THE CAR IS FITTED WITH CHILD RESTRAINT Extension Strap distance to be measured. UPPER ANCHORAGE ANCHORAGE POINT Length 300mm (Use Safe-n-Sound part 0035). FITTING Locate the anchorage point behind the rear seating position. Length 600mm (Use Safe-n-Sound part 0036).
Please assist the owner of this restraint in their claim. CAR INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES (From retailers of Safe-n-Sound products) Britax Childcare Pty. Ltd. (Incorporated in Victoria) New Zealand Office EXTRA ANCHOR KITS: Available for using the restraint in additional cars.
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IN CASE OF ACCIDENT NOTES CRASH EXCHANGE We would never want you to experience an accident, but unfortunately accidents do happen. If you experience an accident you may be eligible for a free replacement. The Safe-n-Sound Crash Exchange Program is a voluntary program designed to ensure that our children are safe and that any seat that may have experienced a severe crash is taken out of the market.