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Britax 40/A/2010 Instructions For Installation And Use Manual

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Unity
Infant Carrier
Series No. 40/A/2010
IMPORTANT:
KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT.

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  • Page 1 Unity Infant Carrier Series No. 40/A/2010 IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT.
  • Page 2 ANCHORAGE POINTS ARE IN THE MOTOR CAR. TRAVELLING TIPS Britax Childcare Pty. Ltd. continues to provide care for your children when travelling TRAVEL SYSTEM - INTEGRAL LATCH in motor cars with a range of child restraints suitable throughout their childhood.
  • Page 3 • 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 • Fit the restraint firmly to the car seat.
  • Page 4 SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS AND A GROWING CHILD SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS AND A GROWING CHILD New Baby Older Baby IMPORTANT: Follow this advice. Shoulders below the Shoulders inline with the Shoulder Shoulder Height Marker. Height Marker-+ you will need to Maximum Shoulder Height Marker move to the next child restraint.

  • Page 5: Special Features

    SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURES 20 21 1. Padded Insert 2. Shoulder Height marker 3. Buckle Tongue Storage Straps (where fitted) 16. Locating Slots (for upper anchorage strap) 17. Release Handle 4. Harness Buckle 10. Anchor Fitting (Located at the back of the Infant Carrier) 5. Harness Adjuster (under flap) 11.

  • Page 6: Suitable For Use

    SUITABLE FOR USE SUITABLE FOR USE TO BE USED WITH A LAP-SASH OR LAP ONLY SEAT BELT IN THE BACK OF MOST CARS WITH FORWARD-FACING SEATS. To be used only in a rearward-facing position for an infant until their shoulder’s reach THE TETHER STRAP MUST ALWAYS BE FITTED WHEN THE CHILD RESTRAINT IS the shoulder height marker (approximately 12 months of age).

  • Page 7: How To Set Up

    HOW TO SET-UP HOW TO SET-UP REMOVING INFANT CARRIER FROM BASE ADJUSTMENT OF HANDLE POSITION The Unity™ Travel System Infant Carrier features a sturdy carry handle which can be A. Grasp the handle with one hand. With the other used in conjunction with the curved base to convert it to a rocker. At the base of the hand, lift the catch located at the front of the handle there are two large buttons which control the three positions of the handle.
  • Page 8 HOW TO SET-UP HOW TO SET-UP TO FIT CANOPY SETTING UP THE HARNESS The Infant Carrier is fitted with three shoulder strap positions. As the baby grows A. With the viewing window flap on the the shoulder straps must be moved to higher slots. Refer to page 16- 19 for correct outside, grasp the Canopy ensuring the fitment of the harness shoulder straps. two plastic frame sections at both sides Lift the Harness A.

  • Page 9: Crotch Strap

    HOW TO SET-UP HOW TO SET-UP CROTCH STRAP F. The Infant Carrier is fitted with three shoulder strap positions. As the baby grows, the shoulder straps must be moved to higher slots. The Infant Carrier is fitted with two crotch strap positions. Correct location of crotch The shoulder straps must be in the slots which are strap will securely position the baby correctly in Infant Carrier and will prevent baby nearest to the child’s shoulders, but not lower than from slipping further into Infant Carrier.
  • Page 10 HOW TO SET-UP HOW TO SET-UP ADJUSTING THE D. Ensure there are no twists in the straps. FOR SMALL BABY SHOULDER HARNESS E. Connect it to the Metal Strap Connector at rear A. At the rear of the Infant Carrier, remove one of of Infant Carrier.

  • Page 11: How To Install

    HOW TO INSTALL HOW TO INSTALL Consult the car owner’s handbook for location of anchor fittings or anchorage points. Always leave a Some vehicle manufacturers recently have an anchor fitting fitted in the car. rearward slope angle of approximately 10° to 15° If there is no child restraint anchor fitting or child restraint anchor point refer to pages 51-55 for the installation of the anchor fitting as well as the use of extension straps. An anchor fitting is required to attach the upper anchorage strap to fully install the Carrier to the car. The upper anchorage strap must be used with this infant carrier 10° to 15° when used in the car.
  • Page 12 HOW TO INSTALL HOW TO INSTALL C. Place the base into the car in the selected D. Engage the seat belt tongue to Belt Guide Hooks seating position with the Stabilising bar the buckle. Pull Sash portion beside the car’s seat back as shown. of seatbelt to E.

  • Page 13: How To Use

    HOW TO INSTALL HOW TO USE INSTALLING UPPER ANCHORAGE STRAP PLACING BABY IN INFANT CARRIER When positioning baby into Infant Carrier make sure baby's back is fully supported A. Locate the child restraint anchor fitting Attachment Clip onto the flat section and the baby's nappy area (bottom) is resting in the bottom in the car that is directly behind the curvature as shown.
  • Page 14 HOW TO USE HOW TO USE SECURING BABY IN INFANT CARRIER B. Move the two harness tongues to the outer extents of the infant carrier, into the Buckle Tongue A. Place each arm through each shoulder Holders. strap of the harness. Position the buckle of Move the harness buckle the crotch strap as shown right.
  • Page 15 HOW TO USE HOW TO USE PLACING BABY & INFANT CARRIER IN BASE C. Ensure slack is removed from the lap straps by pulling the shoulder harness straps through A. Position the Infant Carrier over the top of the the buckle tongues, then pull the Harness base.
  • Page 16 HOW TO USE HOW TO USE REMOVING BABY & INFANT CARRIER FROM BASE D. Ensure the upper anchorage strap attachment clip Locating Slots have been fitted to the car’s anchor fitting. If not already connected, refer to page 24. A. Loosen the upper anchorage strap. Ensure that the adjuster does not fall on the baby.
  • Page 17 HOW TO USE SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS AND THE NEXT STEP REMOVAL OF BABY FROM INFANT FOR THE NEXT CHILD RESTRAINT CHOOSE FROM: CARRIER A. Rotate the carry handle to either the access or • Convertible Child Seat, If the convertible seat non-rocking position and ensure the Canopy is fully open. Convertible is suitable for approximately 12 months then B.

  • Page 18: Care And Maintenance

    CARE & MAINTENANCE CARE & MAINTENANCE REGULAR CARE OF THIS RESTRAINT: COVER Please check the following items regularly to ensure the safety of your child: For baby’s comfort and health the Infant Carrier cover is removable for cleaning. Cleaning instructions are on the care label attached to the liner. Washing the cover A.
  • Page 19 CARE & MAINTENANCE CARE & MAINTENANCE TO REPLACE THE COVER COVER (style may vary) A. Place the cover over the infant carrier The cover has been designed to protect your child when seated in the restraint. Care ensuring all slots in cover line up with slots in should be taken if children either eat or drink while in the restraint as some products infant carrier.
  • Page 20 D. If you still cannot hear a strong audible click after engaging the last Harness Tongues into Buckle,then repeat cleaning several times. If the Harness Buckle cannot be returned to its Click original working condition then contact Britax SHOULDER PADS Childcare Customer Service. The shoulder pads may require release by press studs. If fully fitted to the shoulder E. Refit the harness buckle to the restraint with the strap then you will need to disconnect the shoulder strap as described on page 18.

  • Page 21: Travelling Tips

    Keep the car well ventilated to reduce heat stress. Two car windows OTHER ACCESSORIES should be kept open to maintain a good flow of fresh air if air conditioning is not Only use accessories designed and recommended by Britax Childcare Pty Ltd for used. this product. Never leave babies or toddlers in a stationary car in the sun because of the risk of heat exhaustion.

  • Page 22: Travel System - Integral Latch

    THE INFANT CARRIER MUST ONLY BE USED WITH A SAFE-N-SOUND AND STEELCRAFT STROLLERS WITH COMPATIBLE ATTACHMENTS. DO NOT USE WITH ANY OTHER STROLLER. IF IN DOUBT ABOUT THE METHOD OF INSTALLATION, CONTACT BRITAX CHILDCARE CUSTOMER SERVICE ON 1300 303 330.
  • Page 23 TRAVEL SYSTEM - INTEGRAL LATCH TRAVEL SYSTEM - INTEGRAL LATCH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PREPARING THE INSTALLING THE INFANT CARRIER INTO THE INFANT CARRIER - LATCH METHOD STROLLER - LATCH METHOD A. Remove Infant Carrier with the Baby from the Base by loosening the upper A.
  • Page 24 STROLLER ADAPTOR Press Pin METHOD - HOW TO FIT E. Fold the Infant Carrier handle down if To attach the Britax Stroller Adaptor to the required, then check the Infant Carrier is Carrier ensure the Carrier's Handle is in securely fixed to the stroller before use.
  • Page 25 TRAVEL SYSTEM - BRITAX ADAPTORS TRAVEL SYSTEM - BRITAX ADAPTORS TO INSTALL INFANT CARRIER INTO STROLLER - C. Then place Press Pin in bottom hole and push into place. BRITAX STROLLER ADAPTOR METHOD IMPORTANT : Only use Infant Carrier with compatible Britax/Steelcraft Stroller.

  • Page 26: Installation Of Car Anchor Fitting

    HOW TO REMOVE THE BRITAX STROLLER ADAPTOR for correct method. If you need to remove the Britax Stroller Adaptor ensure trim is moved aside and handle is in rocking position. First unscrew the Press Pin half way and pull out. Pull out locking clip and gently remove the adaptor from away from carry handle.
  • Page 27 INSTALLATION OF CAR ANCHOR FITTING INSTALLATION OF CAR ANCHOR FITTING IF THE CAR IS FITTED WITH CHILD Extension Strap distance to be measured. UPPER ANCHORAGE FITTING RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE POINT Length 300mm (Use Safe-n-Sound part 0035 or equivalent). Fig.1. Attachment Bolt Length 600mm (Use Safe-n-Sound part 0036 or equivalent).
  • Page 28 INSTALLATION OF CAR ANCHOR FITTING INSTALLATION OF CAR ANCHOR FITTING IF THE CAR IS NOT FITTED WITH CHILD ONLY USE A 5/16 UNC GRADE 5 BOLT. IF THE UPPER ANCHORAGE Note: Marking on RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE POINTS BOLT IS NOT THE CORRECT LENGTH THE CAR FITTINGS FOR SEDANS the top of a Grade 5 MANUFACTURER’S HAND BOOK CAN PROVIDE...
  • Page 29 ALTERNATIVE INSTALLATION IF SEATBELT LOOSENS ALTERNATIVE INSTALLATION IF SEATBELT LOOSENS LAP-SASH SEAT BELT D. Feed the straps through the Gated 3-Bar Slide to remove any slack. If a seat belt will not stay tight, then a Gated 3-Bar Slide may be used to prevent loosening.

  • Page 30: In Case Of Accident

    This notice is to advise you of the requirements of the Australian/New Zealand Standards Please visit and our obligation in complying with the standards. www.britax.com.au for further information. Please assist the owner of this restraint in their claim. Britax Childcare Pty. Ltd.
  • Page 31 The Safe-n-Sound trademark is the property of Britax Childcare Pty. Ltd. (Australia). The Britax trademark is the property of Britax Excelsior Limited (UK). We reserve the right to alter this product without notice. © 2002-2012 Britax Childcare Pty. Ltd. Patent Pending.

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