User manual BRITAX FORWARD FACING CHILD RESTRAINT

[. . . ] CHILD RESTR AINT Child Restraint Instructions for Installation & Use Forward Facing Child Restraint Series number: 7000/B/5/2000 and 7000/B/5/2004 Child restraint for vehicle use. INFORMATION FOR BUYERS: FOR CHILDREN FROM 8KG TO 18KG. CHECK THAT THIS CHILD RESTRAINT WILL FIT IN YOUR CAR. IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT. The Safe-n-Sound trade mark is the property of Britax Childcare Pty. The Britax trade mark is the property of Britax Excelsior Limited-UK. [. . . ] Slide Head Rest up or down to rest above the shoulder strap slots being used. Head Rest straps If the car is not fitted with child restraint anchorage points. . . For Sedans only - Drill 9mm diameter hole in the parcel shelf on the centreline of the seating position as shown right. Before drilling the hole, check the underside for accessibility. Install the anchor bolt as shown below right ensuring the correct direction as shown on page 4. THIS IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT IN VEHICLES SUCH AS STATION WAGONS, VANS, HATCH BACKS OR VEHICLES WITHOUT A FIXED PARCEL SHELF, SINCE THE ANCHOR POINT IS USUALLY NOT VISIBLE. The restraint strap & Attachment Clip may be damaged or disconnected by unsecured vehicle contents. To ensure a secure engagement, before each use of the restraint follow this procedure: A. Tighten the Upper Anchorage Strap and ensure that strap is not twisted. Make sure the Attachment Clip is correctly engaged. The following diagram shows correct method of engaging Attachment Clip to Anchor Fitting. CARE AND MAINTENANCE REGULAR CARE OF THIS RESTRAINT: Please check the following items regularly to ensure the safety of your child: A. Check that the buckle clicks and is not sluggish or sticky in operation. Ensure there are no cracks in moulding or the plastic moulding. Check the harness adjuster is operating and is clamping the webbing. If any part of the restraint is cracked or broken, seek repair immediately or replace the child restraint. TO CLEAN HARNESS BUCKLE: If sticky liquids such as baby formula, fruit juice, etc. get inside your Harness Buckle, it may become sluggish. An indication of a sluggish Harness Buckle is that you cannot hear a click when engaging the Harness Tongues. To restore the Harness Buckle to good working order it needs to be cleaned as follows: A. From the underside of the restraint pull each crotch 3-bar slide then turn 3-bar slide and push through each slot to remove the Harness Buckle from the restraint. Place the Harness Buckle under warm (approx. 40 degrees Celsius) running water as shown below. Let the water run through the mouth of the buckle for five minutes. CORRECT ENGAGEMENT OF ATTACHMENT CLIP TO ANCHOR FITTING WHEN THE ATTACHMENT CLIP COVER IS USED. Cover Note: Fittings have been enlarged and straps have been lengthened/shortened to improve clarity of the diagram. CORRECT Body 3-bar slide C. Engage and disengage the Harness Tongues and Buckles several times until a strong audible click is heard. Front of vehicle Click VEHICLE INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES (Available from retailers of Safe-n-Sound products) EXTRA ANCHOR KITS: are available if using the restraint in additional vehicles. [. . . ] Do not use on any vehicle seat which faces sideways or rearwards. DO NOT USE A CHILD RESTRAINT IN A SEATING POSITION WHERE AN AIRBAG IS FITTED. FOLLOW CAR MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS. Click D. Ensure slack is removed from harness lap strap by pulling shoulder straps then pull harness adjustment strap to adjust harness to a comfortable but firm fit. [. . . ]