User manual BRITAX COMPANION

[. . . ] CompanionTM User Guide Table of Contents Safety Information Features Using the Restraint LATCHStorage AdjustableCanopy AdjustableHandle HarnessBuckle AdjustingBucklePosition AdjustingWidthofHeadPad ChestClip CheckingHarnessHeight HarnessHeightAdjustment SecuringChildinRestraint Vehicle Safety Belts Vehicle Seating Positions Base Installation LATCHInstallation Lap-ShoulderBeltInstallation LapBeltInstallation ReclineAdjustment AttachingRestrainttoBase RemovingRestraintfromBase Installation without Base Lap-ShoulderBeltInstallation LapBeltInstallation Installation in Aircraft Care and Maintenance Warranty Thisproductanditscomponentsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice. ©2007BritaxChildSafety, Inc. Allrightsreserved. PrintedinU. S. A. P231400R5:10. 07 2-5 6-7 8-17 8 8 9 10 10-11 12 12 14 15 16-17 18 19 20-25 20-21 22-23 24-25 13 13 13 26-28 26-27 28 29 30-33 34 · Useonlyinarearfacingpositionwhenusingthisrestraintinthe vehicle. This infant restraint cannot be used forward facing in a vehicle. [. . . ] If LATCH anchors are not installed, you must use vehicle belt installation methods. 1. Disconnect LATCH connectors from storage ringonthefrontofthebase. Press and hold the LATCH adjuster release button, thenpulltolengthenLATCHharness tofulllength. Open lock-off by lifting both tabs, then openinglock-offplate(Fig. B). Placethebasesidewaysonthevehicleseat, with theanti-reboundbarfacingyou. VerifythattheLATCHharnessisnottwisted, then attach the closest connector to the seatback to the farthest LATCH anchor in desiredseatingposition(Fig. C). Rotatebaseintorearfacingpositionwithantireboundbaragainstvehicleseatback. Verify that the LATCH harness is not twisted, thenattachtheotherconnectortoclosestLATCH anchorindesiredseatingposition(Fig. D). · A positive click confirms attachment. · A positive click confirms attachment. A B C 8. Adjustreclinebyturningknobonfrontofbaseuntilcorrectangle isachieved. · When correctly reclined, the red line on base will be level with the ground. 20 Base Installation · If there is a problem achieving the proper recline angle, collapse the recline adjuster and place a rolled towel or pool noodle in the crease of the vehicle seat to help level the base. described above. Do not raise the base off of the front edge of vehicle seat; doing so will reduce protection of your child. WARNING!Push the base firmly into the vehicle seat while pulling each LATCH harness tight (Fig. 10. Close lock-off plate over the LATCH harness, then secure by closing both tabs while pressing firmly on the lock-off plate (Fig. If adjustment is necessary, release tension on LATCH straps and adjust angle, then re-tighten. 12. Verify that all connections are secure and the base is stable. Base is stable when it moves less than 1 inch front to back or side to side. · Lock-off is properly secured when tabs are flat against lock-off plate. E Base Removal: F Loosen the LATCH straps, then release each LATCH connector from the LATCH anchor by pressing the release button on the LATCH connector. · When not in use, always store the LATCH connectors on storage ring at front of base. 21 Base Installation Lap-Shoulder Belt Installation · Figure A illustrates a typical rear facing lapshoulder belt installation. · If attached, remove restraint before installing base. · When not in use, always store the LATCH connectors on storage ring at front of base. 1. Place the base in a rear-facing position on the vehicle seat with the anti-rebound bar against the vehicle seat back. Open lock-off by lifting both tabs, then open lock-off plate (Fig. With shoulder and lap portion of vehicle seat belt together, route under both belt guides (Fig. [. . . ] · · · · BRUSH AWAY LOOSE DEBRIS, using a soft bristled brush. SPONGE CLEAN, using warm water and mild soap. TOWEL DRY DO NOT: Use solvents, abrasive cleaners, or disassemble the harness. WARNING!Periodically check the adjuster area to be Buckle Removal: 1. [. . . ]