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The First Years VIA 1440 Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Model - I440
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
•
Failure to use this Infant Seat properly increases the
risk of serious injury or death in a sudden stop or
crash.
•
Do not install or use this Infant Seat until you have
read and understand the instructions in this manual.
This Infant Seat is for use
by children who meet BOTH
of the requirements below:
Weight is:
Height is:
WARNING
1,8 to 10 kg
(4 to 22 pounds)
76 cm or less
(30 inches or less)

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL This Infant Seat is for use by children who meet BOTH of the requirements below: Weight is: 1,8 to 10 kg (4 to 22 pounds) Height is: 76 cm or less (30 inches or less) Model - I440 WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur •...

  • Page 2: Section 1 Introduction

    And, we use the latest methods to assure the highest quality. The First Years monitors the molding of every key plastic part. Our MoldTrac technology allows us to watch every part as it is molded. In addition, we place a number on each seat so key parts can be traced.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Section 2 - T able Of Contents Section 1 Introduction ..........1 Section 2 Table Of Contents........2 Section 3 Warnings............4 Section 4 Use Recommendations......6 Section 5 Infant Seat parts........7 Section 6 Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location..1 0 Section 7 Installation and Use .........14 7.1 Base Installation........
  • Page 4 Section 2 -­ Table Of Contents Section 7 Installation and Use  -­  continued   7.9    Shoulder  Height  Adjuster....7.10  Canopy..........7.11  Cold  Weather  Boot  /  Cover....  7.12  Head  Bolster...........   7.13  Babies  with  Low  Birth  Weight....   7.14  Pad  Removal........ ...

  • Page 5: Section 3 Warnings

    Section 3 - W arnings W ARNING DE A TH or SERIOUS INJU R Y can occur • Failure to follow these instructions and Infant Seat labels can result in injury or death to a child from striking the vehicle ’ s interior during a sudden stop or crash.
  • Page 6 W ARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • Direct sunlight can make Infant Seat surfaces hot enough to burn your child. Use caution and check the vehicle and Infant Seat on hot, sunny days. • NEVER leave child unattended under any circumstance. •...

  • Page 7: Section 4 Use Recommendations

    Section 4 - Use Recommendations The First Years advises parents that children should use a child restraint with a built-in harness system until they exceed the weight or height limits specified by the manufacture r . I440 Infant Seat Use Requirements:...

  • Page 8: Section 5 Infant Seat Parts

    Section  5  -­  Infant  Seat  Parts The  Infant  Seat  must  be  used  with  a  base.
  • Page 9 Section  5  -­  Infant  Seat  Parts The  Infant  Seat  must  be  used  with  a  base.

  • Page 10: Section 6 Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location

    Section 6 - Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location W ARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • Use only in a rear facing position when using this restraint in a vehicle. • DO NOT use this infant seat in a forward facing position.
  • Page 11 To determine the types of side impact air bag(s) your vehicle may have for individual seating positions, please refer to your owner’s manual. The First Years Via I440 Infant Seat child restraint may be used in any rear seating position equipped only with side impact airbags that are roof mounted with “curtain”...
  • Page 12 Section 6 - Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location V ehicle Seats: DO NOT use this Infant Seat with the following vehicle seats: Rear Seats Of Seats Which Seats Which Small Extended Face Sides Of Face Rear Cab Pickup V ehicle Of Vehicle T rucks V ehicle Seat Belt Systems:...
  • Page 13 Section 6 - Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location 5. UAS Connector Attachment Points: Consult your automobiles owner’s manual or manufacturer for location and availability of UAS anchor points. V ehicle Seat Belt Systems: DO NOT use this Infant seat with the following vehicle seat belts.
  • Page 14 W ARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • Use only in a rear facing position when using this infant seat in a vehicle. • Use only with children who weigh between 1,8 and 10 kg (4 - 22lbs) and whose height is 76 cm (30 inches) or less.

  • Page 15: Section 7 Installation And Use

    Section 7 - Installation and Use Base Installation - 7.1  . Level Vehicle Check to make sure vehicle is on a level surface. This carrier must always be used with the base. 2- Leveling base. Rear of Vehicle - Place seat in base and check level indicator to see if base is level.

  • Page 16: Base Installation W/ Auto Belt

    Section 7 - Installation and Use Base Installation with auto belt - - After Ball is in the green area on Level indicator, open Lock Off and thread auto safety belt through the labeled auto safety auto belt path. Press down on base with knee, tighten auto belt and insert buckle tongue into buckle.

  • Page 17: Base Installation W/ Uas

    Section 7 - Installation and Use 7.3 UAS Lower Connector LATCH System Anchor Locations . Consult your automobile’s owners manual or manufacturer for location and availability of UAS lower connector attachment points. Remove the UAS lower connector from the UAS lower connector storage compartment.

  • Page 18: Base Installation W/ Locking Clip

    Section 7 - Installation and Use CRS Locking Clip Installation - . A Free Sliding Latch Plate will require the use of a locking clip if the Lock Off feature is not used. Learning Curve recommends the use of the Lock Off at all times.

  • Page 19: Infant Seat Installation

    Section 7 - Installation and Use Installing Carrier onto the Base - Rear of Vehicle Ensure base is installed correctly as described in the Base Installation section before installing the Infant seat. This carrier must always be used with the base. Lower Infant seat on to the base.

  • Page 20: Installation Pictograms

    Section 7 - Installation and Use CRS Installation Pictograms -7.6 . Base installed with Lap belt This carrier must always be used with the base. Base installed with Lap and Shoulder belt. This carrier must always be used with the base. Base installed with UAS Lower Connector System.

  • Page 21: Aircraft Use

    Section 7 - Installation and Use CRS Installation Pictograms -7.6 . Infant Seat and Base installed with lap and shoulder belt. This carrier must always be used with the base. Infant Seat and base installed with UAS Lower Connector. This carrier must always be used with the base.

  • Page 22: Handle Use

    Section 7 - Installation and Use Handle - 7.7 Positioning of Handle Press red button on both sides of the handle to move handle. Only use position to carry the Infant Seat. 2- Check That Handle is Locked - Before the Infant seat is lifted for any reason, check to make sure handle is locked into position by pushing forward and pulling...

  • Page 23: I440 Removal From Base 7.8

    Section 7 - Installation and Use I440 Removal from base 7.8 Grip red handle and gently pull Pull straight up on the I440 by the handle and the front or back edge. W ARNING • Prevent injury. Always have infant restrained with harness system when infant is in this Infant Seat.

  • Page 24: Harness System 7.9

    Section 7 - Installation and Use Harness System 7.9 A Chest Clip- To Unlock - Squeeze center locking tabs - Pull Chest clip apart - To Lock - A lign locking tabs and press Chest Clip together until tabs snap into place. 2b-Place chest clip at arm pit level.

  • Page 25: Pt. Buckle

    Section 7 - Installation and Use Harness System B 5 Point Buckle- To UnLock - Press red center button until the 5 Point Buckle releases. - Pull Buckle Tongue from Buckle 5 Point Buckle To Lock - Align Buckle Tongues and insert both Buckle Tongues into Buckle until Buckle Tongues lock in place.

  • Page 26: C-Harness Adjuster

    Section 7 - Installation and Use Harness Sytem C Harness Adjuster To loosen harness system - The Harness Adjuster is located at the Lower end of the Infant Seat between the child’s feet. Press the yellow center button and pull the harness system outward from the seat back over the baby’s shoulder.

  • Page 27: Section 7 Installation And Use

    Section 7 - Installation and Use Harness System D Shoulder Height Adjustment To Raise or Lower Harness Loosen harness system. - Pull out the yellow adjustment knob located on the seat back and slide the adjustment to either the upper or lower slot depending upon the height of the child.

  • Page 28: Canopy - 7.10

    Section 7 - Installation and Use Canopy - 7.10 Installation To install Canopy Insert Canopy post until the canopy clicks into place. Note:The pivoting canopy rod must be at the back of the seat. 2- Rotation - The canopy has a full rotation. Push or pull to raise or lower into desired location.

  • Page 29: Head Bolster - 7.12

    Section 7 - Installation and Use Head Bolster - 7.12 Positioning/Removal The Head Bolster is held in place with hook and loop fasteners. The top inside of the Head Bolster should be as close to the top of the child’s head as possible.

  • Page 30: Pad  Removal

    Section 7 - Installation and Use Pad Removal -7.14 1-Unfasten outer snaps, remove canopy, head bolster and cold weather boot if included. 2-Loosen harness and place the harness out of the way as indicated in the picture. 3-Locate the Easy Off pad flaps and separate.

  • Page 31: Pad Installation- 7.15

    Section 7 - Installation and Use Pad Installation- 7.15 1. Lower dry pad on shell allowing the attachment flaps to remain open. 2. Pull harness through open flaps. Place harness in the harness location slots. Place harness to the side. . 3.

  • Page 32: Section 8 Safety Checklist/Safe Practices

    Section 8 - Safety Checklist/Safe Practices Safe Practices For assistance with installation or use, contact one of the following sources: - Learning Curve at: Phone: 1-888-899-2229 Email: cs@learningcurve.com - Transport Canada’s Road Safety Information Centre at 1-800-333-0371 or roadsafetywebmail@tc.gc.ca Or attend a car seat clinic in your area. EVE R YONE rides buckled up or the vehicle DOES NOT GO! Make N O EXCEPTIONS for adults or children! - If someone unbuckles, the vehicle S T OPS! Being...

  • Page 33: Safety Checklist

    Section 8 - Safety Checklist/Safe Practices Safety Checklist √   Did you read and understand these instructions and labels on the Infant Seat? √   Is the child the proper weight and height for the Infant Seat? √   Is the child secured in the back seat?  ...

  • Page 34: Section 9 Additional Information

    Section 9 - Additional Information Certification: This Infant Seat conforms to all requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 213.1 for use in motor vehicles. This Infant Seat is certified for use in motor vehicles. Aircraft Use: This Restraint is Certified for Aircraft Use. Vehicle Seat Protection: Protect vehicle seat.

  • Page 35: Section 10 Care And Cleaning

    Section 10 - Care and Cleaning Removing Seat Pad: Gently unsnap metal snaps after following the directions on page 29. Cleaning Seat Pad, Head Bolster and Canopy: Hand wash in cool water and mild soap. - Air dry. Cleaning Shell: Wipe with mild solution of soap and water.
  • Page 36 Keep this instruction manual for future use. Store in pocket on bottom of the Infant Seat. Learning Curve Brands Attn: Consumer Services 2021 9th St. SE Dyersville, IA 52040 or call 1-888-899-2229 or log onto ww w .learningcurve.com © 2008 Learning Curve Brands 4000000562C 01 08...

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