Britax 40/A/2010, Instructions For Installation And Use Manual

Page 1: ...IMPORTANT KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT Unity Infant Carrier Series No 40 A 2010 ...

Page 2: ... FACING SEATS CAREFULLY READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION IN THE EVENT OF DOUBT ABOUT THE METHOD OF INSTALLATION CONSULT BRITAX CHILDCARE OR AGENT OR A CHILD RESTRAINT FITTING STATION AUTHORISED BY A RELEVANT TRANSPORT AUTHORITY OR IN NEW ZEALAND THE AGENT FOR THE CAR No child restraint can guarantee absolute protection from injury in every crash However to ensure that your child gets all...

Page 3: ...e beside shed walls which get hot in summer Do not place heavy items on top of the seat as this may distort the plastic Use the restraint exactly as shown in the instructions Fit the restraint firmly to the car seat Fit the harness firmly to the child A loose restraint or harness is dangerous DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR Supervision of children is needed because they may be able to ...

Page 4: ...ICLE DO NOT MOVE TO THE NEXT RESTRAINT UNTIL SHOULDER REACHES THE SHOULDER MARKER When the child s shoulders reach this marker the child is now too big for the child restraint It is now time to move too the next child restraint see page 33 New Baby Shoulders below the Shoulder Height Marker Maximum Shoulder Height Marker Older Baby Shoulders inline with the Shoulder Height Marker you will need to ...

Page 5: ... Cover 9 Harness SPECIAL FEATURES 1 2 3 6 7 4 8 9 8 9 5 SPECIAL FEATURES 10 Anchor Fitting 11 Stabilising Bar 12 Car Seat belt 13 Carry Handle release latch 14 Infant Carrier 15 Base 16 Locating Slots for upper anchorage strap 17 Release Handle Located at the back of the Infant Carrier 18 Carry Handle 19 Canopy 20 Adjuster 21 Upper anchorage strap 22 Attachment Clip 18 10 13 11 12 14 19 15 17 22 2...

Page 6: ...e to allow the restraint to touch the seat in front of it Regional Road Rules restrict the use of child restraints like this Infant Carrier in the front seat of the car Check your local Road Rules Do not use on any car seat which faces sideways or rearwards DO NOT USE A REAR FACING CHILD RESTRAINT WHERE AN AIRBAG IS FITTED IN FRONT OF THE SEATING POSITION For other airbags refer to the car owner s...

Page 7: ...king position and the non rocking position B Ensure the handle is locked in position securely The rocking position enables the Infant Carrier to rock without the possibility of the Infant Carrier tipping over C To convert to a non rocking position depress both buttons and rotate the handle to the fixed position Ensure the handle is locked in position securely A To convert from carry to rocking pos...

Page 8: ... baby grows the shoulder straps must be moved to higher slots Refer to page 16 19 for correct fitment of the harness shoulder straps A Sit the Infant Carrier on a flat ground with the handle rotated fully back to prevent rocking B Release the buckle and lengthen the Harness Straps by pressing Harness Adjuster under the flap while grasping both Shoulder Harness Straps and pulling out desired amount...

Page 9: ...bove the shoulders then go to page 20 ADJUSTMENT OF CROTCH STRAP A Remove the Infant Carrier from car as instructed on page 31 B Lift Infant Carrier cover to reveal crotch strap slot C From the top side of Infant Carrier turn the crotch 3 bar slide and push through each slot as shown right until the Crotch strap assembly is free from the Infant Carrier D Insert Crotch strap through restraint slot ...

Page 10: ...sses through matching slots in the cover and seat shell If a Padded Insert is used then that will need to be re positioned and the strap re inserted when changing the slot position D Ensure there are no twists in the straps E Connect it to the Metal Strap Connector at rear of Infant Carrier F Repeat for the other shoulder strap It is better to change one strap at a time so that the other strap wil...

Page 11: ...ition where a child restraint anchor fitting is installed The Level Indicator Line needs to be level with the road i e parallel with the road surface Check and adjust the Levelling knob of the base if necessary B If your car s seat is contoured then you may need to adjust the angle of the base so your baby is not too upright The angle may be altered by turning the base levelling knob located at th...

Page 12: ...he buckle E Pull the slack out of the seat belt and ensure the base is held firm against the seat back If a lap sash seat belt is used then allow the excess sash belt to feed back in to the retractor Pull Sash portion of seatbelt to remove slack Belt Guide Hooks To remove the base from the car release the seat belt pull the seat belt out If the seat belt will not stay tight in every day use then f...

Page 13: ...r Anchorage Strap 2 to lengthen 1 2 B While the Infant Carrier is out of the car store the upper anchorage strap between the stabilising bar and the car seat back so that it will be ready for use when the Infant Carrier is put back in the car HOW TO INSTALL HOW TO USE PLACING BABY IN INFANT CARRIER When positioning baby into Infant Carrier make sure baby s back is fully supported onto the flat sec...

Page 14: ...t either harness tongue into the Harness buckle followed by the other tongue until a click is heard If the second tongue does not engage press the red button and re insert the tongues Check secure engagement by pulling harness straps Tongue Buckle NOTE 1 Discontinue using the Padded Insert if the Pad causes over heating discomfort or you need more room for baby to grow 2 Correct fitment of the har...

Page 15: ... Adjuster Strap on to the loop to prevent tripping over the strap Ensure the end of the harness Adjustment Strap is connected to the cover to avoid tripping on the end Ensure the Harness adjustment strap hook is attached when carrying the carrier see above CAUTION A LOOSE HARNESS IS DANGEROUS PLACING BABY INFANT CARRIER IN BASE Click A Position the Infant Carrier over the top of the base Make sure...

Page 16: ...cating slots in the Infant Carrier C Store the anchorage strap between the rebound bar and the car seat back so that it will not fall behind the seat or get trapped in the door This will keep the upper anchorage strap visible and ready for use when the Infant Carrier is put back in the car D Rotate the Carry Handle to the carry location page 13 E Grasp the handle with one hand lifting the Infant C...

Page 17: ...ect or loosen the upper anchorage strap before removing the baby FOR THE NEXT CHILD RESTRAINT CHOOSE FROM Convertible Child Seat If the convertible seat is suitable for approximately 12 months then continue to keep your child rear facing until they reach the shoulders reach the lowest marker Then turn to forward facing until the child reaches the top marker approximately 4 years of age OR Dedicate...

Page 18: ...MAINTENANCE CARE MAINTENANCE COVER For baby s comfort and health the Infant Carrier cover is removable for cleaning Cleaning instructions are on the care label attached to the liner Washing the cover prior to use will remove excess fluff and dye s TO REMOVE THE COVER A Remove the Canopy and Baby insert pad if supplied as described on page 14 Unclip the two infant carrier cover straps which are sec...

Page 19: ...rotch buckle Pull to check harness is attached H Ensure the straps are not twisted Metal Strap Connector Plastic Hooks Pull elastic cover over Infant Carrier CARE MAINTENANCE COVER style may vary The cover has been designed to protect your child when seated in the restraint Care should be taken if children either eat or drink while in the restraint as some products may cause damage or marking to t...

Page 20: ...rking condition then contact Britax Childcare Customer Service E Refit the harness buckle to the restraint with the red button facing out feeding each 3 bar slide through appropriate slot see page 17 CARE MAINTENANCE Cover Body 3 bar slide ACCESSORIES The following instructions apply to accessories that may be supplied with this restraint at point of purchase If not a variety of accessories are av...

Page 21: ... the car is in motion Children travelling unrestrained and standing up in the car are in danger of serious injury or death Traffic regulations in all states require children to be secured in child restraints or adult seat belts where available Plan your trip with frequent comfort stops to reduce stress on babies young children and driver Keep the car well ventilated to reduce heat stress Two car w...

Page 22: ...empt to carry warm milk because germs multiply rapidly in warm milk DO NOT LEAVE THE CHILD IN THE INFANT CARRIER FOR EXTENDED PERIODS THE TRAVEL SYSTEM INFANT CARRIER IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE MOBILITY OUTSIDE OF THE CAR BUT IT SHOULD NOT BE USED IN PLACE OF AN APPROPRIATE COT THE INFANT CARRIER MUST ONLY BE USED WITH A SAFE N SOUND AND STEELCRAFT STROLLERS WITH COMPATIBLE ATTACHMENTS DO NOT USE WITH...

Page 23: ...RING THE STROLLER A Ensure the Stroller has been assembled correctly before fitting the Infant Carrier B Open the Stroller apply the brakes and lower the backrest to the fully reclined position C Remove the arm bar cover and store in the basket pocket INSTALLING THE INFANT CARRIER INTO THE STROLLER LATCH METHOD A Ensure that the arm bar or tray is fully locked in position on both sides of the armr...

Page 24: ... Carrier clear of the stroller ENSURE THE BABY IS SECURED IN THE INFANT CARRIER WITH THE HARNESS AT ALL TIMES THE INFANT CARRIER IS FITTED WITH A CANOPY WHICH CAN BE USED WHEN THE CARRIER IS CONNECTED TO THE STROLLER THE CANOPY CAN ALSO BE USED IN THE CAR TRAVEL SYSTEM BRITAX ADAPTORS Stroller seating surface Locking Pin Press Pin Right hand Adaptor Left hand Adaptor Push in under handle Push in L...

Page 25: ...Push down on the Infant Carrier and make sure it is located into the stroller frame mouldings The Carrier is not yet fixed to the stroller C Rotate Handle into rocking position to lock the Carrier into stroller TO INSTALL INFANT CARRIER INTO STROLLER BRITAX STROLLER ADAPTOR METHOD D If the baby is not already in the Infant Carrier then secure your baby into the Infant Carrier by the harness see pa...

Page 26: ... CLIP TO THE ANCHOR FITTING ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE ATTACHMENT 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 IMPORTANT HOW TO REMOVE THE BRITAX STROLLER ...

Page 27: ...ront of Vehicle UPPER ANCHORAGE FITTING Attachment Bolt Lock washer Anchor fitting Spacer s if required Vehicle metal structure Vehicle trim Fig 1 INSTALLATION OF CAR ANCHOR FITTING Extension Strap distance to be measured Length 300mm Use Safe n Sound part 0035 or equivalent Length 600mm Use Safe n Sound part 0036 or equivalent Available from all major child restraint retailers DISTANCE TO MEASURE...

Page 28: ... Grade 5 Bolt Front of Vehicle Centre line of seating position Fig 3 200mm min INSTALLATION OF CAR ANCHOR FITTING IF THE CAR IS NOT FITTED WITH CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE POINTS For Sedans only Drill 9mm diameter hole in the parcel shelf on the centre line of the seating position as shown in Fig 3 Before drilling the hole check the underside for accessibility Install the anchor bolt as shown in Fig...

Page 29: ...ATIVE INSTALLATION IF SEATBELT LOOSENS LAP SASH SEAT BELT If a seat belt will not stay tight then a Gated 3 Bar Slide may be used to prevent loosening There may be two types of Gated Slides available Curved and Flat Before installing the restraint join the lap sash seat belt by using the Gated 3 Bar Slide stored under the carrier Hollow side Inner strap A Hold the lap and sash straps together and ...

Page 30: ...re you to keep the child restraint for assessment but do not use the child restraint after a severe crash To assist you in making an accident insurance claim cut the following statement and include it with your claim All Safe n Sound child restraints are manufactured to Australian New Zealand Standards AS NZS1754 2010 which requires us to advise users of child restraints to Destroy the entire rest...

Page 31: ...erty of Britax Childcare Pty Ltd Australia The Britax trademark is the property of Britax Excelsior Limited UK We reserve the right to alter this product without notice 2002 2012 Britax Childcare Pty Ltd Patent Pending Part No 2201100 A 14 ...