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Britax Safe-n-Sound JS8A/2010 Instructions For Use Manual

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Convertible Booster Seat
Series No. JS8A/2010
IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT
Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010

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  • Page 1 Convertible Booster Seat Series No. JS8A/2010 IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...
  • Page 2 CARE & MAINTENANCE ACCESSORIES & FEATURES INSTALLATION OF CAR ANCHOR FITTING IN CASE OF ACCIDENT Always store the instruction book in the pocket provided on the side or the back of the cover. Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...
  • Page 3 Carefully read all the instructions for installation in this book. If in 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 or authorized child restraint fitter.
  • Page 4 DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR. • Do not alter or modify this restraint. • Repairs must only be done by the manufacturer or agent. Use only recommended parts and accessories. Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...
  • Page 5 THIS RESTRAINT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE WHERE THE ANCHORAGE STRAP MAY FALL INTO A SPLIT IN THE SEAT BACK (E.G. HATCHBACK OR WAGON). DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR. Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...

  • Page 6: Shoulder Height Markers And Agrowing Child

    When shoulders are in-line with middle marker, Use the built-in harness. Change to Booster Seat mode. From approximately 6 months of age. To approximately 4 years of age. Marker B Marker A Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...
  • Page 7 A Child Harness must be used if the car’s seating position is fitted with a lap only seatbelt. Front of Vehicle If a child no longer physically fits in the seat then move to the next form of child restraint. Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...
  • Page 8 6 to 8 years of age, then the child must be moved to the next form of child restraint, see next page. Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...
  • Page 9 Harness and lap seatbelt. Lap booster seat suitable for seatbelts can be dangerous children up to 8-10 years without a Child Harness. of age. An accessory Child Harness may be used. Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...
  • Page 10 To be used only in a forward-facing position for a child approximately 6 months of age up to approximately 4 years of age using the built-in harness. Harness Tongues Harness Buckle Front of Vehicle Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...
  • Page 11 16. Upper Anchorage Strap 17. Attachment Clip NOTE: Not all features are supplied on some models. "If fitted" is used to indicate some of the features that may not be on the seat supplied. Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...

  • Page 12: Suitable For Use

    The child should not sit in this forward facing child restraint until their neck muscles are able to support their head. BRITAX recommends that you keep your child in a rearward facing restraint for as long as possible (up to approx 12 months).

  • Page 13: How To Set Up

    (Booster Seat Mode - see pages 24 onwards). 25MM NOTE: If child’s shoulders touch the head pillow (if fitted) side wings, adjust the head pillow up to the next position. Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Buckle Position

    DO NOT attempt to remove the crotch strap from the adjuster. Adjustment is made by feeding the crotch strap through the adjuster as shown on the next page and does not need to be removed from the seat. Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...
  • Page 15 Smallest Child Slot 3 Bar Anchor IMPORTANT : When replacing the cover, ensure none of the harness straps are twisted and that all straps are secure by pulling each harness strap. Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...
  • Page 16 Do not use the restraint with harness shoulder straps set at different heights or fed through mismatching slots. Ensure harness straps are not twisted and that all straps are secure by pulling each harness strap. Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...

  • Page 17: How To Install

    A. For upright mode, rotate the foot backwards until it clicks into position. B. For reclined mode, rotate the recline foot forwards until it is under the restraint. A. RECLINED MODE B. UPRIGHT MODE Reclined Upright Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...
  • Page 18 Near seatbelt slot Ensure the seatbelt is between the trim Buckle and seat back as you push the seatbelt out through the far seatbelt slot. Yellow Belt Path label FORWARD-FACING BELT PATH Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...
  • Page 19 If the car seatbelt does not remain tight, then contact your local fitting station, or Safe-n-Sound customer service for a gated 3-bar slide (order No. 0215). Rolled up towel at the back Rolled up towel under the base Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...
  • Page 20 Storage to firmly store excess strap behind seat. Band Pull Adjustment Strap to remove slack Roll up excess strap and store with the storage band Always attach hook and remove slack. Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...
  • Page 21 Pull to lengthen Press and hold harness adjustment lever B. Place child in the restraint and feed each arm through shoulder straps. Pull harness buckle up between child's legs. Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...
  • Page 22 Do not over tighten. Do not use restraint if straps do not tighten and contact your local authorised service agent for repair. Britax Customer Service for repair. Pull harness adjuster strap to tighten Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...
  • Page 23 Roll up excess C. Disengage Attachment Clip from the Car's strap and store with Anchor Fitting. The child restraint is now the storage band. disconnected. Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...
  • Page 24 This mode can be used until the child's shoulders reach the upper shoulder height marker (approximately 6 to 8 years of age). Storage location of the SLIDEGUARD™ converter under the cover. Front of Vehicle Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...
  • Page 25 13. Adjustable Upper Anchorage Strap 14. Attachment Clip NOTE: Not all features are supplied on some models. "If fitted" is used to indicate some of the features that may not be on the seat supplied. Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...
  • Page 26 THIS BOOSTER SEAT MAY ONLY BE SUITABLE FOR USE WITH A CHILD HARNESS IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION. IN THE RECLINE POSITION, THE CAR'S SEATBELT MAY NOT BE LONG ENOUGH. Suitable only for use with Britax Safe-n-Sound™Protecta PLUS™harness series 220/2010 or Babylove EzyGo Harness™ series BL220/2010 child harnesses.
  • Page 27 SLIDEGUARD™Converter. Place rolled-up Harness strap SLIDEGUARD™ converter and Harness Tongue in recess Toddler Use Child Use with SLIDEGUARD™ Converter Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...
  • Page 28 Roll up the harness straps with harness buckle tongue and place them into the left and right rear recess in the seat base (underneath the cover). Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...
  • Page 29 J. Store shoulder pads and padded insert (if fitted) in a safe place, for future use. Remove SLIDEGUARD™ converter and engage in harness buckle. Click Store metal connector in recline foot Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...
  • Page 30 Determine the correct slot for the sash guide (refer to illustration right). There are 2 sash guide slots on each side of the seat cover, beside of the shoulder strap slots. Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...
  • Page 31 Adjust the sash guide so that it pulls the sash To Shorten belt over the chest and the front of the shoulder. Do not over tighten. Hold the Sash Guide and pull strap to shorten THIS ALWAYS SASH GUIDE Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...
  • Page 32 NOTE: All slack removed from crotch strap when buckle is in the correct position. NOTE: Stop using this Booster Seat if the child’s shoulders are above the Upper Shoulder Height Marker. Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...
  • Page 33 The buckle SLIDEGUARD™Converter should always be positioned low down on your child's body. DO NOT attempt to remove the crotch strap from the adjuster. WARNING: A sash belt under the arm or behind the back is dangerous. Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...

  • Page 34: How To Use

    Position Bottom edge of buckle, level with top of legs (with all slack removed from crotch strap.) C. Remove the child and adjust the buckle strap length as on page 35. Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...
  • Page 35 Booster Smallest Child Slot 3 Bar Anchor IMPORTANT : When replacing cover, ensure none of the harness straps are twisted and that all straps are secure by pulling each harness strap. Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...
  • Page 36 Fold up excess strap and use the storage band to firmly store excess strap behind the seat. D. Sit the child on the seat. Red seatbelt path BOOSTER labels SEATBELT PATH Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...
  • Page 37 Use a rolled up towel or padding under the seat for contoured vehicle seats to prevent excessive recline. Rolled up towel Rolled up towel at the back under the base Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...
  • Page 38 If a seatbelt extender is be firm on the thighs. used then the seatbelt buckle must not be in The child should not contact with the child. slump or slouch. Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...

  • Page 39: To Remove Child

    When booster is not being used, secure in position, by engaging seatbelt over the booster seat. NOTE: Stop using this Booster Seat if the child’s shoulders are above the Upper Shoulder Height Marker. Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...

  • Page 40: How To Install With A Child Harness

    Seat's upper tether strap (as shown in pages 42-43). Use the extension strap (supplied with the Britax Safe-n-Sound Protecta Plus™) for all other instances to attach the harness to anchor points in the luggage area such as the vehicle floor or ceiling.
  • Page 41 VERSATETHER™ catch and ensure that Pull left hand the straps line up to an equal length. harness strap through the opposite slot until the straps are of equal length Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...
  • Page 42 (3) onto anchor fitting. Ensure that none of the straps are twisted and not passing over any sharp edges. 1. Attachment Clip from Child Harness. 2. VERSATETHER™ Catch. 3. Booster seat Attachment Clip. 4. Anchor Fitting in the car. Child Harness Attachment Clip attaches to the VERSATETHER™ Catch Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...
  • Page 43 Rotate the slack Adjuster to lengthen Pull to lengthen To lengthen the Adjustable extension strap rotate the adjuster and pull the main strap. Always attach the hook and remove the slack. Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...
  • Page 44 If the vehicle belts are still too short, then contact the vehicle manufacturer for advice on longer seatbelts. Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...
  • Page 45 METHOD 2: USING LAP SEATBELT Harness WITH CHILD HARNESS strap loops Fit the child harness as shown right. Then connect the cross strap as shown. Thread the lap seatbelt through the harness strap loops. Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...
  • Page 46 Inner Slide the inner strap into the gated slide followed by the outer strap. Strap Strap Faces towards Child B. The two straps should slide freely in the gated slide slot. Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...
  • Page 47 A seatbelt extender should not be used if the seatbelt is not long enough to secure the child. If a seatbelt extender is used then the buckle must not be in contact with the child. Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...
  • Page 48 A. With the child seated, place each of the harness straps over each shoulder. B. Feed the right hand strap (loop end) into the cross strap loop to connect the two sides. Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...
  • Page 49 Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...
  • Page 50 Red button of the crotch buckle is facing forward. IMPORTANT: ALWAYS USE THE SLIDEGUARD™ CONVERTER Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...
  • Page 51 Fold the Adjuster Cover secure using the storage strap, then place it into adjuster strap the top of the adjuster cover as shown right. and secure with storage strap Storage Strap Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...
  • Page 52 NOTE: Cease using this child restraint when the child’s shoulders reach the Upper Shoulder Height Marker with the headrest in the top position. Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...

  • Page 53: Restoring The Restraint

    E. When child harness is no longer being used, disconnect the gated slide so that the seatbelt can be correctly used as a lap-sash seatbelt for other users. Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...

  • Page 54: Care And Maintenance

    Cleaning instructions are on the care label attached to the cover. All Car Seat covers are machine washable (gentle cycle), cold water only, rinse well and dry on a flat surface. Do not tumble dry, bleach or dry-clean. Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...
  • Page 55 3-bar slide is fed through the same slots. If the Harness Buckle cannot be returned to its original working condition then contact BRITAX Customer Service for assistance. Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...
  • Page 56 F. Feed crotch buckle through slot in cover. restraint. Feed the shoulder and lap harness G. Peel cover away from shell. straps through the slots in the restraint. Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...
  • Page 57 If you are not sure of the slot to be used for the harness then refer to the shoulder slot positioning on page 13. ONLY USE BRITAX SAFE-N-SOUND SEAT COVERS THAT ARE DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR USE WITH THIS PRODUCT.

  • Page 58: Accessories & Features

    IMPORTANT: Do not pull sticky items from covers as the cover may be damaged - soak in water and gently remove. Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...
  • Page 59 The pocket is only for small, light items. DO NOT overload the pocket with heavy, bulky items as this may damage the pocket or Pockets Pockets cause passengers to trip over them. (where fitted) (where fitted) Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...

  • Page 60: Installation Of Car Anchor Fitting

    In some vehicles the anchor fitting in the rear vertical panel can only be installed in one way. Please refer to vehicle owner’s handbook or a child restraint fitting station for correct method. Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...
  • Page 61 The shaded areas of this diagram illustrate the possible locations of the anchor fitting. Within each shaded area is an anchor fitting showing the correct way to install the fitting. Ensure the anchor fitting is aligned as illustrated unless stated otherwise in the vehicle owner’s handbook. Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...
  • Page 62 Queensland Transport. Authorised officers can be sourced from Lock washer all Queensland Transport Customer Service and Queensland Secure nut Ambulance Service Centres. Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...
  • Page 63 Re-order no: 0035 (length 300mm) or 0036 (length 600mm) GATED 3-BAR SLIDE (Locking clip): For converting lap-sash seatbelt to lap belt for the child harness (supplied with the child harness) Re-order no: 0215. Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...
  • Page 64 6. Always use the sash guide set at the correct height to guide the sash across the chest and over the shoulder. Always use the SLIDEGUARD™ converter. 7. Ensure you advise the child not to undo the seatbelt buckle unless told to do so. Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...

  • Page 65: In Case Of Crash

    NOTICE TO INSURANCE COMPANY CHILD RESTRAINT INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT All BRITAX Safe-n-Sound child restraints are manufactured to Australian/New Zealand Standards AS/NZS1754- 2010 which requires us to advise users of child restraints to "Destroy the entire restraint if it has been in use in a severe crash, even if no damage is obvious".
  • Page 66 The Britax 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.
  • Page 67 NOTES Instructions for Installation & Use - Series No. JS8A/2010...
  • Page 68 The Babylove & EzyGo Harness trademarks are the property of Nursery Elegance Pty. Ltd. (Australia). We reserve the right to alter this product without notice. © 1995-2013 BRITAX Childcare Pty. Ltd. This product is covered by Australian and overseas patent applications. Patents pending. Part No.2200900/A...

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