Graco ISPC015BA, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...se this infant restraint until you read and understand the instructions in this manual FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS INFANT RESTRAINT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN A SUDDEN STOP OR C...

Page 2: ...ertain models 13 3 5 Attaching Canopy certain models 14 3 6 Head Support certain models 15 3 7 Cold Weather Boot 15 4 0 Important Information 16 20 4 1 Warnings for Use as Infant Restraint 16 4 2 Warn...

Page 3: ...in Infant Restraint 31 6 2 1 3 Point Harness 32 6 2 2 5 Point Harness 33 6 3 Installing Infant Restraint Base Using Vehicle Belt 34 6 4 Using LATCH to Install Base 37 6 5 Reclining Infant Restraint B...

Page 4: ...ocated in the back pocket of the infant restraint You must also read your vehicle owner s manual Your child s safety depends on 1 Choosing a suitable location in your vehicle Some seating positions su...

Page 5: ...ly securing the infant restraint in the vehicle using a seat belt designed to restrain an infant restraint or by using LATCH Many seat belts are NOT safe to use with infant restraints even though they...

Page 6: ...d mail it today Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall Send your name address and model number to Graco Children s Products In...

Page 7: ...have concerning parts use or maintenance When you contact us please have your product s model and serial numbers ready so that we may help you efficiently These numbers can be found on a sticker on th...

Page 8: ...sed 3 0 Features and Components OR 5 Point Harness 3 Point Harness United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards have defined a new system for installing car seats in vehicles The system is cal...

Page 9: ...9 3 1 3 Point Harness Model Handle Harness slots Vehicle belt hook Handle adjustment button Harness clip Harness buckle Harness straps FRONT VIEW 3 POINT HARNESS...

Page 10: ...clip Harness anchor buckle Harness tightener The level indicator is attached to the side of the infant restraint and indicates whether or not the infant restraint is properly reclined The locking cli...

Page 11: ...int Harness Model FRONT VIEW 5 POINT HARNESS Handle Harness slots Vehicle belt hook Handle adjustment button Harness clip Harness adjustment strap Harness buckle Harness adjustment button Harness buck...

Page 12: ...p Metal junction plate Locking clip Waist strap anchor buckle The level indicator is attached to the side of the infant restraint and indicates whether or not the infant restraint is properly reclined...

Page 13: ...until it clicks into base Pull up on infant restraint to be sure it is latched firmly into base 1 Press handle adjustment buttons on both sides of handle 2 Rotate handle until it clicks into any of t...

Page 14: ...anopy support completely through one sewn tunnel 2 Slide straight end of a second support into the straight end of the first support 3 On models with four canopy supports repeat steps one and two for...

Page 15: ...de a head support you may want to use a rolled towel or a blanket for support MAKE SURE THAT NOTHING INTERFERES WITH THE HARNESS It must still be flat and snug against your child s shoulders 3 7 Cold...

Page 16: ...CRASH Your child can be injured in a vehicle even if you are not in a crash Sudden braking and sharp turns can injure your child if the infant restraint is not properly installed or if your child is n...

Page 17: ...with a front passenger air bag refer to your vehicle owner s manual as well as these instructions for infant restraint installation NEVER LEAVE YOUR CHILD UNATTENDED NEVER LEAVE AN INFANT RESTRAINT A...

Page 18: ...T CONFORMS to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and is certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft NEVER GIVE THIS INFANT RESTRAINT AND BASE to someone else without also givin...

Page 19: ...Never place carrier on beds sofas or other soft surfaces STRANGULATION HAZARD Child can strangle in loose restraint straps Always use harness never leave child in carrier when straps are loose or undo...

Page 20: ...mits Your child MUST meet all requirements WEIGHT 20 lbs 9 kg or less HEIGHT 26 inches 66 cm or less FAILURE TO USE INFANT RESTRAINT IN A MANNER APPROPRIATE FOR YOUR CHILD S SIZE MAY INCREASE THE RISK...

Page 21: ...n your vehicle consult your vehicle owner s manual or Graco at 1 888 224 6549 Whenever possible secure the infant restraint in the center position of the seat directly behind the front seats An adult...

Page 22: ...e kind These seats can fly forward and strike the child in a sudden stop or crash MANY SEAT BELT SYSTEMS ARE NOT SAFE TO USE WITH THE INFANT RESTRAINT THE VEHICLE SEAT BELT MUST BE DESIGNED TO HOLD TH...

Page 23: ...rap has a retractor at one end and is attached to the latch plate at the other end Passive Restraint Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt Passive Restraint Lap or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Door DO NOT...

Page 24: ...the excess belt while pushing down hard on the infant restraint Lap Belts with Automatic Locking Retractor ALR The automatic locking retractor will not permit the lap belt to lengthen once it is buck...

Page 25: ...manual To Install Locking Clip 1 Tighten the buckled belt by pushing down hard on the infant restraint and pulling hard on the shoulder belt 2 While pushing down on infant restraint pinch the two str...

Page 26: ...y be visible at the vehicle seat crease If not visible they may be marked with the symbol See your vehicle owner s manual for exact locations anchor identification and requirements for use with an inf...

Page 27: ...d Attaching Base and 3 4 Adjusting Handle p 13 2 Place child in infant restraint as shown 3 Determine which pair of harness slots are even with or just below your child s shoulders DO NOT use upper ha...

Page 28: ...emove harness strap from harness tightener If necessary from front use harness strap to pull strap from slot 4 Reinsert strap in the appropriate slot Thread strap through tightener exactly as shown 5...

Page 29: ...en reinsert them through the appropriate slots 4 Behind seat push both shoulder straps UNDER owner s manual pocket and out the bottom 5 Reassemble the strap ends onto the metal junction plate Follow t...

Page 30: ...must hang in front of the metal plate as shown in not as shown in CHECK that the loops are completely within junction plate slots CHECK that straps are secure by pulling on them FOR LARGER BABY Use u...

Page 31: ...r crash Even when used only as a carrier make sure the harness straps are properly secured 1 Move infant restraint handle to sitting position see page 13 2 Open harness clip by squeezing both sides an...

Page 32: ...er to tighten the straps as shown CHECK that both straps are flat and tight on child s shoulders 7 Snap harness clip pieces together Position harness clip in middle of chest level with armpits and awa...

Page 33: ...1 888 224 6549 6 Snap harness clip pieces together 7 Pull on harness adjustment strap to tighten straps as shown CHECK that both straps are flat and tight on shoulders 8 Position harness clip in middl...

Page 34: ...hich is attached to the infant restraint can be used to properly recline the infant restraint If a front passenger seat is used slide the vehicle seat rearward as far as possible from the dashboard If...

Page 35: ...seat belt 4 Buckle the seat belt Make sure the buckle tongue goes into the correct buckle The seat belt should not be twisted or turned Infant restraint with seat belt Base with seat belt Belt MUST g...

Page 36: ...of the infant restraint or base and pull and tighten the vehicle belt 6 Push the infant restraint down into the base and make sure that you hear a click Pull up on the infant restraint to be sure it...

Page 37: ...to be sure they are attached 5 Tighten LATCH by pushing down hard on base and pulling the adjustment belt 6 NEVER put two LATCH connectors on one vehicle LATCH anchor unless specifically allowed by t...

Page 38: ...th If the infant restraint is too upright a child s head may drop forward and cause breathing problems If the infant restraint is too reclined a crash could put too much force on a child s neck and sh...

Page 39: ...is still orange in the level indicator when the foot is completely extended then place a rolled towel under the foot until ONLY blue shows When using only the infant restraint if there is still orange...

Page 40: ...belt does not lengthen at all and that the vehicle belt or LATCH is fastened very tightly around the infant restraint base Holding the infant restraint near the vehicle belt path TWIST AND PULL the se...

Page 41: ...ttendant s instructions about infant restraint placement Do not use this infant restraint if the airplane seat belt does not hold the infant restraint tightly 7 0 Additional Information 41 7 2 Storing...

Page 42: ...eat step 3 for LATCH with adjustment belt After fastening onto storage bar pull on adjustment belt to make sure LATCH is securely fastened 5 LATCH storage should look like this when complete Underside...

Page 43: ...e cycle and drip dry DO NOT USE BLEACH Reverse steps to reinstall seat pad Check that harness system is not twisted and pull on harness system to be sure harness is securely reinstalled INFANT RESTRAI...

Page 44: ...r Parts may also be ordered from Graco s web site at www gracobaby com Parts List Seat pad Canopy Canopy bow 3 point harness 5 point harness Harness clip Locking clip Head support Base w LATCH LATCH O...

Page 45: ...s Blvd Exton PA 19341 Subtotal Shipping handling 5 00 Sales tax Total 15 00 outside the continental U S CA 7 25 IL 6 25 IN 5 NY 8 25 OH 5 75 PA 6 SC 5 Model No Manufactured in Both Numbers Required Ch...

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