User manual BRITAX UNITY TRAVEL SYSTEM

[. . . ] Use rearfacing for children who weigh between 5 and 40 lbs (2. 3 ­ 18. 1 kg). Use forward-facing for children who weigh between 20 and 70 lbs (9. 1 ­ 31. 8 kg) AND are at least 1 year of age. · Snugly adjust the belts provided with this child restraint around your child. A snug strap should not allow any slack. [. . . ] Use the blue line as a guide to achieve the proper recline angle for rearfacing installations. The blue line will be parallel to the ground when the child seat angle is at the center of the angle range (30 ­ 45°). If necessary, the proper recline angle can be achieved by placing a rolled towel or pool noodle in the vehicle seat bight. · Britax recommends that the Versa-Tether is used at all times. Using the tether will improve the stability of the child seat and reduce the risk of injury. Check your vehicle owner's manual for tether anchor locations. See page 27 for possible rear-facing tether configurations. 30 Rear-Facing Installation Install with LATCH as shown above. ImpoRtANt: The buckle should be in the inner slot for rear-facing installation. 31 Rear-Facing Installation 1 Firmly press the lower connectors onto the adjacent lower anchors. · A click confirms attachment. · Verify that the lower connector strap is not twisted. TIP: You may need to turn the front of the child seat toward you for easier access to the lower anchors. 1 NOTE: If a click is not heard when connecting either lower connector, the lower connector strap may be twisted, or there may be debris in the lower connector. Correct either situation before continuing with the installation process. 2 2 3 Push the child seat down while pulling each lower connector strap to tighten. Rear-facing installations can be improved by the use of the Versa-Tether (see pages 26 ­ 29). 32 Rear-Facing Installation Check that the child seat is reclined to position 3 Check that there is LESS than 1 in. (2. 5 cm) of movement (front to back or side to side) at the belt path Check lower connector attachments Checklist 9 Check that all connections are secure. If the child seat is not secure, repeat installation or use a different seating location. 9 Check that the back angle of the child seat is 30º ­ 45º from vertical (not to exceed 45º) when the car is parked on a level surface. * If necessary, the proper recline angle can be achieved by placing a rolled towel or pool noodle in the vehicle seat bight. 37 Rear-Facing Installation Lap Belt Installation Before You Begin: · Check that your vehicle belt is compatible for use with child seats. See pages 8 ­ 13 for more information. · This child seat must be reclined to position 3 and placed rear-facing on the vehicle seat. * When properly installed in the rear-facing position, the back angle of the child seat should be at least 30° for children and up to 45° from vertical for infants unable to maintain head and neck control (not to exceed 45°) when the car is parked on a level surface. Use the blue line as a guide to achieve the proper recline angle for rear-facing installations. The blue line will be parallel to the ground when the child seat angle is at the center of the angle range (30 ­ 45°). If necessary, the proper recline angle can be achieved by placing a rolled towel or pool noodle in the vehicle seat bight. · Britax recommends that the Versa-Tether is used at all times. Using the tether will improve the stability of the child seat and reduce the risk of injury. Check your vehicle owner's manual for tether anchor locations. See page 27 for possible rear-facing tether configurations. 38 Rear-Facing Installation Install with lap belt as shown above. [. . . ] Possible Solution: The yoke may be caught on the Versa-Tether® webbing or other component of the child seat. Remove the obstruction and try adjusting the harness again. Always store the Versa-Tether in the pouch provided when not in use. When the Versa-Tether is in use, always secure excess webbing in the elastic strap. [. . . ]