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- Page 1 Instruction Manual Para instrucciones en Español, llamar al: 1-800-837-4044 www.centuryproducts.com Avoid injury or death - Read and understand this manual! PM-1433AB 6/01...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Before You Begin Special Information Vehicle Seat Belts........... Important Information........• Locking Clip.......... Warnings............Additional Information........Basic Information..........• Installation of Anchor Hardware • Tether Storage • Care and Cleaning • Aircraft Use • Second Hand Car Seat Height and Weight Limits......... -
Page 3: Important Information
Do not allow anyone (babysitter, relatives, etc.) For recall information: to use car seat without first understanding all instructions. • Call the U.S Government’s Auto Safety Hotline at 1-800-424-9393 (202-366-0123 in D.C. area) • www.nhtsa.dot.gov • Call Century Products at 1-800-837-4044... -
Page 4: Warnings
WARNINGS - Prevent serious injury or death: Never put a car seat in a front Failure to follow these instructions vehicle seat unless recommended by and car seat labels can result in child vehicle owner’s manual. National striking the vehicle’s interior during Highway Traffic Safety a sudden stop or accident. - Page 5 DO NOT use car seat if it is damaged or has missing parts. DO NOT use accessories or parts other than those provided by Century or Graco. Their use could alter the function of the car seat and cause serious injury or death. Never leave child unattended, even...
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Page 6: Basic Information
BASIC INFORMATION Certification Unoccupied Car Seat Always secure car seat with a vehicle seat belt, This car seat meets or exceeds all applicable even when unoccupied. An unsecured car seat requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety can injure passengers. Standard 213 for use in motor vehicles and aircraft. -
Page 7: Height And Weight Limits
HEIGHT and WEIGHT LIMITS With Harness System Outgrowing Car Seat Child MUST meet all of the following requirements: WARNING • Weight is 30 - 40 lbs. (13.6 - 18.1 kg). • Height is 35 - 43 inches (89 - 109.2 cm) tall. To avoid injuries from whiplash, top of •... -
Page 8: Installation With Harness System
INSTALLATION with harness system Place forward-facing on vehicle seat. Thread vehicle seat belts through openings and buckle belts (fig. a). Press down firmly in center of car seat to compress vehicle seat cushion while tightening vehicle seat belts. HINT: Use your knee to press down in center of car seat (fig. -
Page 9: Installation Without Harness System
INSTALLATION without harness system Place forward-facing on vehicle seating position with a vehicle lap/shoulder belt. Tether may be used to stabilize booster seat: Attach tether hook (A) to anchor hardware (B) and tighten strap to remove any slack (fig. a). If tether anchor hardware (B) is not available, see “Installation of Anchor Hardware“... -
Page 10: With Harness System
Pull up on tongues to be sure they are locked. Century or Graco. • Do not use harness straps that are loose or unbuckled. They must be snug and positioned over shoulders Close harness tie: and thighs. - Page 11 PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT with harness system (continued) (fig. a) (fig. b)
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Page 12: Without Harness System
PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT without harness system Remove harness system (see “Harness System - WARNING removal and re-assembly” section). To prevent serious injury or death: Place child in car seat with child’s back flat against back of car seat. •... - Page 13 PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT without harness system (continued) (fig. b) (fig. c) (fig. a)
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Page 14: Operations And Adjustments
OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS Harness Tie: • To open: Press tab and pull apart (fig. a). • To close: Snap halves together. Make sure harness tie is locked by pulling out on each half. Buckle: • To lock: Insert both tongues into buckle. Pull up on tongues to be sure they are locked. - Page 15 OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS (continued) Loosen Tighten Adjuster (fig. a) (fig. b)
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Page 16: Harness Straps
OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS (continued) Changing Harness Strap Slots: Harness Straps (fig. c): MUST use slots at or just above shoulders. A To lengthen: Lift adjuster bar and pull harness straps from front of car seat to A Lift adjuster bar and pull harness straps desired length. - Page 17 OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS (continued) Adjuster Loosen Tighten (fig. c) (fig. d) Metal Plate Minimum 2 inches (fig. f) (fig. e)
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Page 18: Harness System
HARNESS SYSTEM - removal and re-assembly Removal: Re-assembly: • Lift adjuster bar and pull both harness straps When re-assembling harness system, be sure out of current slots. harness straps are not twisted. Thread end of harness strap down through slot •... - Page 19 HARNESS SYSTEM - removal and re-assembly (continued) Clip Clip (With Shield on some models)
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Page 20: Vehicle Seat Belts
VEHICLE SEAT BELTS WARNING Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with a car seat. The car seat with harness system must be held securely at all times by a lap belt (or lap belt portion of a lap/shoulder belt) that will not change length while driving. - Page 21 VEHICLE SEAT BELTS (continued) Belts Forward of Seat Crease Seat Crease With Harness System: Vehicle seat belts located forward of seat crease may not securely hold car seat. Check vehicle owner’s manual or see vehicle dealer for car seat installation requirements. If approved for use with car seat by vehicle manufacturer, install car seat and check for secure installation by pulling car seat front to...
- Page 22 VEHICLE SEAT BELTS (continued) Lap Belts - Manually Adjustable With Harness System: The locking latch plate on some seat belts may slip and loosen after being buckled on car seat if positioned at a certain angle. If this happens, flip latch plate over (fig. a) and re-buckle. Test installation again to see if this works.
- Page 23 VEHICLE SEAT BELTS (continued) Lap Belts - With Retractor With Harness System: Lap belts with retractors may or may not hold a car seat securely. Follow these steps to determine if you have a retractor system that will hold car seat securely: a.
- Page 24 VEHICLE SEAT BELTS (continued) Passive Restraint - Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt With or Without Harness System: DO NOT use with any car seat. Passive Restraint Lap or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Door With or Without Harness System: DO NOT use with any car seat. Belts will not stay tight while driving.
- Page 25 VEHICLE SEAT BELTS (continued) Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt with Locking Latch Plate Flip With Harness System: OK to use. Follow vehicle owner’s manual for specific instructions on how to use vehicle seat belts. (fig. b) The locking latch plate on some seat belts may slip and loosen after being buckled on car seat if positioned at a certain angle.
- Page 26 VEHICLE SEAT BELTS (continued) Combination Lap/Shoulder Belt with Sliding Latch Plate With Harness System: Pull Pull on latch plate (fig. a). If belt slides freely through latch plate, a locking clip MUST be used. (See “Locking Clip” section.) (fig. a) Without Harness System: This vehicle seat belt system is OK to use with booster car seat.
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Page 27: Locking Clip
VEHICLE SEAT BELTS (continued) Test installation to see if car seat is secure. Locking Clip If not secure, additional belt tightening may be required: • Unbuckle vehicle seat belt. WARNING • Remove locking clip and hold belts Avoid serious injury or death: together. -
Page 28: Additional Information
If not, move car seat to another seating position. If tether anchor hardware kit is not available at your vehicle dealership, one may be purchased at a local retailer or call Century at 1-800-837-4044. -
Page 29: Tether Storage
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (continued) Tether Storage Tether strap may be used with car seat when used as a belt positioning booster (without harness) to help keep the upper portion of the car seat stabilized. Read and follow instruction manual for use of car seat as a belt positioning booster. -
Page 30: Care And Cleaning
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (continued) Care & Cleaning Removing Seat Pads: If using harness system, remove harness system (see “Harness System - removing and re-assembly” section). Turn car seat upside down: Using a screwdriver, pry metal rod loose from car seat shell and slide elastic off. CAUTION: Be careful not to damage webbing with screwdriver. -
Page 31: Aircraft Use
WARNING Second Hand Car Seat Prevent serious injury or death: • Buckle must be properly latched. Century advises against loaning or passing along car seat. • Periodically inspect and clean buckle to remove objects or debris that could prevent latching. - Page 32 DO NOT return car seat to the store. CALL US FIRST Call toll-free 1-800-837-4044 from anywhere in the U.S. or Canada or fax at 1-610-286-4555. or write us at: Century Products P.O. Box 100 Elverson, PA 19520-9974 Attention: Customer Service Department...