User manual BRITAX DECATHLON

[. . . ] Decathlon User Guide Table of Contents Safety Information . 22 Using the Rear Facing Tether Connector Strap . 38 This product and its components are subject to change without notice. P250000 R1:11/04 · Use only in a rear-facing position when using restraint with an infant weighing less than 20 pounds (9 kg). [. . . ] 7 Hold the shoulder belt tight, then rotate the lock-off upward until secured (fig. 8 Verify that the vehicle belt is tight and the child restraint is secure. · The restraint is tight when it cannot be moved more than 1" (2. 5 cm) at the belt path. · Installation can be improved by the use of the Versa-Tether® (pgs. 21­22). 1 Place the child restraint forward facing on the vehicle seat. · Restraint must be in the full upright position when installed in forward facing A mode with children over 33 pounds (15kg). · If using Versa-Tether®, remove from pouch and loosely attach to an approved tether anchorage point (pg. 22). 2 Pull the vehicle belt out then thread it through the forward facing belt path. 3 Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted, then buckle (fig. C). B Removal E Release the Versa-Tether, if used, then reverse the above directions. C 18 19 Installation: Forward Facing Lap Belt Installation · Figure A illustrates a typical forward facing lap belt installation. · When not in use, always store the LATCH connectors in storage slots. Installation: Versa-Tether® WARNING: · WHEN USING THE RESTRAINT IN FORWARD FACING MODE, ATTACH THE VERSA-TETHER ONLY TO TETHER ANCHORS IDENTIFIED BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER AS TETHER ANCHORAGE POINTS. USE OF OTHER LOCATIONS IS NOT APPROVED OR PERMITTED. · If a tether anchorage is not available, DO NOT modify the vehicle without advice from the vehicle manufacturer. · DO NOT hook the Versa-Tether to the bottom of a vehicle seat adjuster!IMPORTANT: · Britax® recommends that the tether be used at all times. Using the tether will improve the stability of the child restraint and reduce the risk of injury. · If the vehicle does not currently have a tether anchor attachment, refer to the vehicle owner's manual or contact the vehicle manufacturer for assistance. · The back angle of the child restraint should be 45º­45º from vertical when properly installed in the rear facing position. NOTE: · The rear facing recline angle can be adjusted by tightening the tether as described on page 24, using anchor point 3. · It may be necessary to loosen the tether and vehicle seat belt before adjusting the recline position. 1 Place the child restraint forward facing on the vehicle seat. · Restraint must be in the full upright position when installed in forward facing A mode with children over 33 pounds (15kg). · If using Versa-Tether®, remove from pouch and loosely attach to an approved tether anchorage point (pg. 22). 2 Pull the vehicle belt out then thread it through the forward facing belt path. 3 Verify that the vehicle belt is not twisted, then buckle (fig. 4 Kneel on the child restraint to force it B into the vehicle seat while removing slack from the vehicle belt (fig. 5 Verify that the vehicle belt is tight and the child restraint is secure. · The restraint is tight when it cannot be moved more than 1" (2. 5 cm) at the belt path. · Installation can be improved by the use of the Versa-Tether® (pgs. [. . . ] 2 Locate the metal buckle strap retainer on bottom of the restraint. 3 Pull retainer away from child restraint to loosen. 4 Turn the retainer so that the short side will go through the slot in the A restraint shell (fig. 5 Push the retainer through slots in the shell and cover, to the top of the restraint. Care and Maintenance Cleaning the Harness Buckle If a child eats and drinks while in the restraint, the harness buckle may need to be periodically checked and cleaned of any accumulated debris or dried liquids. [. . . ]