Britax 25/C/2004 Series, Instructions For Installation & Use

Page 1: ...R USE WITH CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO 18 KG CHECK THAT THIS CHILD RESTRAINT WILL FIT IN YOUR CAR IMPORTANT KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT Convertible Child restraint for vehicle use For use with children up to 12kg Rearward Facing For use with children from 8kg up to 18kg Forward Facing ...

Page 2: ...at Convertible Booster Seat Child Booster Seats and Booster Cushions Child Harness Birth 8kg 9kg 14kg 18kg 26kg 32kg 12kg Refer to Catalogue Contact your Local Distributor INTERNATIONAL ENQUIRIES For interstate and country enquiries Service Spare Parts 9 30am to 5 00pm E S T Phone 1300 303 330 Head office 99 Derby Road Sunshine Victoria 3020 Phone 03 9288 7288 Fax 03 9311 5798 PO Box 100 247 Auckl...

Page 3: ...OR LOCATION OF ANCHORAGE POINTS REFER TO A CHILD RESTRAINT FITTING STATION IF NO ANCHORAGE POINTS ARE IN THE MOTOR CAR Destroy the restraint if it has been in a severe crash even if no damage is visible DO NOT USE THIS RESTRAINT WITHOUT THE COVER Do not use seat belt extenders even if the car seat belt is not long enough to secure the child restraint Regularly check the restraint components straps...

Page 4: ...HMENT CLIP IS CORRECTLY ENGAGED TO THE ANCHOR FITTING AND NOT HOOKED OR FITTED TO ANY OTHER OBJECT BEFORE EACH USE OF THE RESTRAINT 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 UPPER ANCHORAGE STRAP The shaded areas of this diagram illustrate the possible locations of the anch...

Page 5: ... centreline of the seating position as shown right Before drilling the hole check the underside for accessibility For vehicles other than Sedans In Australia consult your nearest child restraint fitting station or traffic authority for vehicle inspection to find the best correct position for the placement of the anchorage point and for the correct attachment bolt length and use of spacers In New Z...

Page 6: ...ening of the Upper Anchorage Strap may be difficult If so try pushing the restraint against the vehicle seat back or slightly lifting the restraint to release the tension Disengage Attachment Clip from Anchor Fitting The child restraint is now disconnected ANGULAR ADJUSTMENT OF RESTRAINT Some vehicle seats have more rearward slope than others If the angle of the seat causes the baby to be too upri...

Page 7: ...ble Upper Anchorage Strap Harness Adjuster Lock Under flap Stabilising Bar for baby use Attachment Clip Cover Anchor Fitting Harness Adjustment Strap Quick release Harness Buckle Red Button Vehicle seat belt Easy fitting of lap or lap sash seat belts Fully adjustable 6 point harness Recline Base in baby position Upper Anchorage Storage Strap Upper Anchorage Strap Adjuster Recline foot in baby posi...

Page 8: ... which faces sideways or rearwards When using the restraint in the front seat do not use the rear seat The upper anchorage strap will need to pass the rear seating position to attach to an anchorage point To be used only in a rearward facing position for a child weighing up to 12kg The purchaser should check the measurements between the front of the seat back of the rear seat and all front seats i...

Page 9: ... shoulder strap slots Shoulder harness strap Harness tongues and buckle Lap strap slot Baby Crotch Strap Slot inner 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 SETTING UP THE HARNESS A B C D E Sit the restraint on a flat ground and supported from behind so that it will not tip over Get the child to sit comfortably in position Determine the desired shoulder strap position Remove the child and adjust the shoulder straps using th...

Page 10: ...ulder strap to metal strap connector at rear of restraint ensuring that there are no twists in the shoulder strap Repeat for other shoulder strap It is better to change one strap at a time so that the other strap will be a guide for re assembly Remove the Padded Insert while adjusting harness The Padded Insert should not be used once baby weighs 10kg or over or if it creates discomfort If an older...

Page 11: ...ar locks into position Ensure Recline Foot locks into position COMPAQ G Engage seat belt buckle and tongue HOW TO INSTALL 11 Rearward Facing Up to 12 kg Hook Loop attachments Engage seat belt Recline position indicator C D E F Unhook hook and loop attachments and gently lift the cover fully extend out stabilising bar and gently push bar forward until a click is heard Stabilising Bar is now in plac...

Page 12: ...Strap B to lengthen Anchor fitting Attachment Clip Cover H I J Push down on the restraint while pulling the sash portion of seat belt until all slack is removed from Lap portion of seatbelt Adjust seat belt to hold the restraint firmly against the vehicle seat back For retractor seat belts allow excess belt to feed back into retractor Fit the attachment clip to the anchor fitting as shown right Ma...

Page 13: ...n Harness Straps by pushing Harness Adjuster up grasping both shoulder harness straps and pulling out desired amount of slack Release Harness Adjuster lock when there is enough slack and place harness to each side of restraint Lay baby on its back into restraint and fit harness as shown above Make sure baby is dressed to allow harness buckle to be pulled up between baby s legs e g a jump suit Make...

Page 14: ...s as instructed in item F above Do not use restraint if straps do not tighten and contact your local authorised service agent for repair REMOVING BABY FROM RESTRAINT A B C Press Upper Anchorage Strap Adjuster Button A while pulling Upper Anchorage Straps B to slacken Allow Upper Anchorage Straps B to fall to the sides for easy access into restraint Push Harness Strap Lock up under flap while pulli...

Page 15: ...Anchorage Strap Adjustable Upper Anchorage Strap Attachment Clip Cover Anchor Fitting Vehicle seat belt Easy fitting of lap or lap sash seat belts Recline Base in child position Quick release Harness Buckle Red Button Harness Adjustment Strap 11 12 13 14 15 Harness Adjuster Lock Under flap Padded cover for comfort Fully adjustable 6 point harness 4 position Adjustable height of shoulder straps Rec...

Page 16: ...rised by the relevant State Government Body for correct fitment of the restraint In New Zealand contact the agent for the vehicle The upper anchorage strap must be attached to an anchorage point using an extension strap if necessary When using the restraint in the front seat do not use the rear seat The upper anchorage strap will need to pass the rear seating position to attach to an anchorage poi...

Page 17: ...ulder harness straps Harness tongues buckle Lap strap slots Child crotch strap slots outer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Front of vehicle The shoulder straps must be in the slots which are nearest to the child s shoulders but not more than 25mm below the child s shoulders Strap Connector WARNING Do not use the restraint with harness shoulder straps set at different heights or fed through mis matching slots Ensure...

Page 18: ...ing seat Recline position for upright installation UPRIGHT Recline position for reclined installation RECLINED Do not use this Recline position baby mode for forward facing Hook DO NOT USE RESTRAINT IN FORWARD FACING MODE WITH THE STABILISING BAR PULLED OUT A If the Stabilising Bar is extended unhook Hook and Loop attachments and push trim away from restraint Stabilising Bar Hook Loop attachments ...

Page 19: ...ow Latch COMPAQ DELUXE Blue Recline Latch E Move Recline Foot by grasping the Foot pressing the Locking Bar while rotating to the required child position until the Locking Bar locks into position CAUTION Fingers may become trapped between restraint body and locking bar when positioning Recline Foot into upright mode COMPAQ E Place one hand on the front of base firmly while with the other hand push...

Page 20: ... vehicle seat For inertia retractable seat belts allow excess belt to feed back into retractor Fit the attachment clip to the anchor fitting as shown right Make sure to remove as many twists as possible from the upper anchorage strap Anchor fitting Attachment Clip Cover Front of vehicle HOW TO INSTALL J Tighten Adjustable Upper Anchorage Strap by pulling adjustment strap to remove slack as shown b...

Page 21: ...p strap by pulling shoulder straps then pull harness adjustment strap to adjust harness to a comfortable but firm fit Check that slack in straps is minimal Shoulder Harness Straps must fit firmly to the child A loose harness could result in serious injury in an accident Do not use restraint if straps do not tighten and contact your local authorised service agent for repair Press red button on harn...

Page 22: ...ng the Harness Tongues Crotch Buckle through the lap and crotch strap slots in the cover Feed the Harness straps and Harness Tongues through Lap Strap Slots and through matching shoulder strap slots in the cover and seat Stretch cover over the top of the restraint first at then the sides at as instructed above and then stretch the cover around the rim of the restraint Re fit the Seat Cover attachm...

Page 23: ...gish 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 Engage and disengage the Harness Tongues and Buckles several times until a strong audible click is heard Place the Harness Buckle under ...

Page 24: ...d over the top of the restraint as shown right Slide Head Rest up or down to rest above the shoulder strap slots being used Shoulder Pads are designed to provide extra comfort for baby or child and are easily fitted to the shoulder harness straps The Crotch Pad is designed to provide extra comfort for baby or child and is fitted to the restraint as follows Feed Crotch Buckle through the slot in cr...

Page 25: ...specifically designed to protect your vehicle seat from children s shoes rubbing against it If the Messy Mat has been supplied it must be used to protect the car upholstery Place pocket on edge of seat smooth back toward seat join A and fit in any excess messy mat into the join of the car seat A CAUTION The messy mat pocket is only for small light items DO NOT overload the pocket with heavy bulky ...

Page 26: ... vehicle In this position the baby or child could be thrown against the dashboard windscreen or other occupant and suffer serious injury or death When riding in a motor vehicle never nurse a baby or a child and use the same seat belt for both of you In this position the baby or child could be crushed Never leave babies or toddlers in a stationary car in the sun because of the risk of heat exhausti...

Page 27: ...in use in a severe crash even if no damage is obvious The joint Australian New Zealand Standards committee CS 85 advise that this statement applies whether a child was in the child restraint or not A severe crash we consider as being one where the main body structure of the vehicle is distorted There is no method of determining if the restraint has been damaged and we concur with the Australian Ne...

Page 28: ...nstant endeavour for improvement 1997 2006 Britax Childcare Pty Ltd This product is covered by Australian and overseas patent applications Patents Pending Series Number 25 C 2004 25 D 2004 The Safe n Sound and Compaq trade marks are the property of Britax Childcare Pty Limited Australia The Britax trade mark is the property of Britax Excelsior Limited UK INSTRUCTION BOOK ...