Century Breverra Ascend Series, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual Avoid injury or death Read and understand this manual www centuryproducts com 4000 6 02 40000602...

Page 2: ...ment Parts 36 Special Information Operations and Adjustments 16 Harness Straps Harness Tie Buckle Tether Strap Changing Harness Strap Slots Harness System Removal and Re assembly 20 Use Height and Wei...

Page 3: ...NJURY IN EVERY SITUATION HOWEVER PROPER USE OF THIS CAR SEAT REDUCES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOUR CHILD READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY Child restraints car seats could be recalled for safet...

Page 4: ...r belt or LATCH belt that will not change length while vehicle is in motion Car seat without harness system MUST ONLY be used with a lap shoulder belt Never put a car seat in a front vehicle seat unle...

Page 5: ...e provided by Century or Graco Their use could alter the function of the car seat Never leave child unattended even when sleeping If using vehicle seat belt to secure car seat LATCH connectors must be...

Page 6: ...g vehicle seats Certification Unoccupied Car Seat Dangerous Vehicle Seats Vehicle Seat Protection Warm Weather With Harness System Car seat meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of Federal Moto...

Page 7: ...s use the term ISOFIX to identify the new car seat anchorage system This carseat with LATCH can also be used in vehicle seating positions equipped with ISOFIX Newer vehicles may have one or more seati...

Page 8: ...lower anchorage belt and a top tether strap Fig a ONLY use LATCH in a seating position recommended by vehicle manufacturer Vehicle Lower Anchor Points Car Seat Lower Anchorage Belt Fig a LATCH SYSTEM...

Page 9: ...lowing requirements Weight is 30 80 lbs 14 36 kg Height is 35 50 inches 89 127 cm tall Child is able to sit upright unassisted Top of child s ears are not above top of headrest Outgrowing Car Seat 80...

Page 10: ...ng vehicle seat belt Use your knee to press down in center of car seat fig b Pull front to back and left to right to check for secure installation fig c If not secure see Vehicle Seat Belts section pa...

Page 11: ...ystem pg 14 Vehicle Seat Belts section page 22 INSTALLATION without harness system and Vehicle Lap Shoulder belt 1 To use as a BELT POSITIONING BOOSTER the following items need to be removed Crotch St...

Page 12: ...firmly in center of car seat to compress vehicle seat cushion while tightening LATCH belt Use your knee to press down in center of car seat fig b Pull front to back and left to right to check for sec...

Page 13: ...11 fig a fig b fig c fig d Opening A B Pull to tighten INSTALLATION with harness system and LATCH...

Page 14: ...to insert one finger between child s chest and harness straps fig a Thigh straps must also be snug fig b 1 2 3 4 PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT with harness system To prevent serious injury or death Vehicl...

Page 15: ...13 2 3 fig a fig b PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT with harness system continued...

Page 16: ...flat against child and MUST not be twisted WARNING 14 Remove harness system see Harness System removal and re assembly page 20 Place child in car seat with child s back flat against back of car seat...

Page 17: ...15 fig a fig c fig b Loops PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT without harness system continued Comfort Clip...

Page 18: ...l apart fig c To close Snap halves together Make sure harness tie is locked by pulling out on each half Buckle To lock Insert both tongues into buckle Pull up on tongues to be sure they are locked To...

Page 19: ...17 fig b fig c fig a 1 2 3 fig d Tighten Adjuster Loosen OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS continued...

Page 20: ...from Splitter Plate on back of car seat fig e C Change harness strap slots Make sure harness straps are threaded through matching slot of seat pad and car seat It may be necessary to remove seat pad...

Page 21: ...end fig f B Turn car seat upright and pull crotch strap and buckle out C Change crotch strap slots Thread looped end of crotch strap through slots in seat pad and shell fig g D Slide metal rod throug...

Page 22: ...nd of harness strap down through slot in seat pad under both clips on bottom and back up through slot in opposite side of car seat pad through harness tongues and harness tie IMPORTANT Harness strap M...

Page 23: ...21 HARNESS SYSTEM removal and re assembly continued 3 Splitter Plate Back 1 2 Clip Clip...

Page 24: ...ovide the best installation of the car seat Read the vehicle owner s manual regarding car seat installation and seat belt use with car seat Follow all instruction labels on vehicle seat belt and car s...

Page 25: ...certain angle If this happens flip latch plate over fig a and re buckle Test installation again to see if this works If not move car seat to another seating position Without Harness System DO NOT use...

Page 26: ...d and you cannot pull the belt out any further you have an Automatic Locking Retractor which may be used with a car seat Remember when installing a car seat pull belt all the way out buckle belt and t...

Page 27: ...ny car seat Passive Restraint Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt With or Without Harness System DO NOT use with any car seat Belts will not stay tight while driving Passive Restraint Lap or Shoulde...

Page 28: ...se with car seat by vehicle manufacturer install car seat and check for secure installation by pulling car seat front to back If car seat slides forward DO NOT use these seat belts Without Harness Sys...

Page 29: ...seat belts may slip and loosen after being buckled on car seat if positioned at a certain angle If this happens flip the latch plate over fig b and re buckle Test installation again to see if this wo...

Page 30: ...n page 29 Without Harness System This vehicle seat belt system is OK to use with booster car seat Movement of the seat belt through the latch plate can allow an active toddler to slide down in car sea...

Page 31: ...tly by pulling belt through latch plate Re attach locking clip Buckle vehicle seat belt Press car seat further down into vehicle seat cushion to help buckle vehicle seat belt Test installation to see...

Page 32: ...derside of car seat pad fig a Fasten LATCH onto storage loops as shown fig b Repeat for other connector fig a fig b LATCH Storage LATCH Removal REMOVE LATCH FOR BELT POSITIONING BOOSTER Locate LATCH b...

Page 33: ...as a belt positioning booster For storage of tether hook if not used with a belt positioning booster Adjust tether strap length so hook end is as short as possible Roll up loose end of strap Place rol...

Page 34: ...ate tab on bottom edge of cup holder Press tab in while lifting cup holder up Tab Cup Holder Available on some models Locate slot in armrest and armrest pad on either side of car seat Snap cup holder...

Page 35: ...pry metal rod loose from car seat shell and slide elastic off CAUTION Be careful not to damage webbing with screwdriver Rod can be re installed by pressing firmly or tapping with hammer Turn car seat...

Page 36: ...tely on gentle cycle and drip dry Harness Straps Surface wash only with mild soap and damp cloth If harness straps are frayed or heavily soiled they MUST be replaced Shell Wipe with mild solution of s...

Page 37: ...Use this car seat only on forward facing aircraft seats Install car seat on an aircraft the same way it is installed in a vehicle except DO NOT use tether strap Without Harness System When used withou...

Page 38: ...e of your car seat Payment must accompany your order Parts may also be ordered from Century s web site at www centuryproducts com Fabric Seat Pad with Comfort Clips 35 00 Armrest Pads 2 and Cup Holder...

Page 39: ...P TO Name Address City State Zip Code Telephone including Area Code Fabric Seat Pad with Comfort Clips 35 00 Armrest Pads 2 and Cup Holder 10 00 Harness Straps 16 00 Tongues 2 5 00 Harness Strap 5 00...

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