Phil & Teds Alpha PT CS 01, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...odel MB CS 01 alpha Model PT CS 01 FORYOUR CHILD S SAFETY THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE CAREFULLY READ I N S T R U C T I O N S IMPORTANT KEEP THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT ...

Page 2: ...es If your product is damaged in any way or you re not sure how to use it please consult our web support from where you can access a local customer care team Read all these instructions carefully and if there is any doubt about the method of installation consult a child restraint manufacturer or agent or a child restraint fitting station authorised by the relevant transport authority or in Austral...

Page 3: ...el 21 Seat Cover Removal and Refitting 22 Canopy Removal 23 Carry Handle 24 Newborn Liner 25 New Born Back Support 26 The Next Restraint 27 Installation General 28 Installation Base 29 31 Fitting the Restraint to the Base 31 32 Removing the Restraint from the Base 33 Tether Strap Additional Warnings 34 Tether Strap Use 35 36 Installation Tether Anchorage 37 39 Travel Systems 41 42 Cleaning and Mai...

Page 4: ...ways be securely fastened Page 19 20 Suitable Clothing child s clothing must not interfere with the harness Page 20 Harness Tension pull harness tight Page 19 New Born Liner and Small Baby Insert only use for smaller babies who require more support Pages 25 26 Child Position child must be in full contact with back of restraint Page 18 Shoulder Height shoulders must not be above the marker line Pag...

Page 5: ...position Page 24 Tether Strap must always be used when the restraint is installed in a vehicle Pages 34 36 Base Recline Adjustment base must be reclined correctly Page 29 Secure Latching restraint must be securely latched into base Page 33 IMPORTANT After reading this Checklist please read the instructions that follow FRONT OF VEHICLE ...

Page 6: ...e crash even if no damage is vis ible Repairs must only be done by the manu facturer or agent Fit the harness firmly to the child A loose harness or restraint is dangerous Fit the restraint firmly to the car seat Do not alter or modify this restraint This child restraint is not approved for use with any connectors that connect to the car s ISOFIX low anchorages Do not harness an infant wrapped in ...

Page 7: ...p Check the measurement between the front of the seat back of the rear seat and all front seats in the car in which the restraint is intended to be used to ensure the space available is sufficient Ensure that children have adequate venti lation and shade when in the vehicle This child restraint is not approved for use with any connectors that connect to the car s ISOFIX low anchorages Read careful...

Page 8: ...rt 03 Shoulder Pads 04 Newborn Liner 05 Harness 06 Quick Release Buckle 07 Harness Tension Adjuster 08 Crotch Pad 09 Adjuster Strap 10 Canopy 11 Handle Release Button 12 Locking tabs 13 Crotch Belt 14 Crotch Strap Slot 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 10 11 13 14 12 ...

Page 9: ...8 Features Child Restraint 15 16 17 18 19 15 Tether Guide 16 Shoulder Strap Slot 17 Splitter Plate 18 Shell 19 Stroller Connector ...

Page 10: ...9 Features Base 1 5 6 4 2 3 2 2 2 7 ...

Page 11: ...10 01 Easy Release Lever for Child Restraint 02 Child Restraint latch points 03 Vehicle Belt Lock Off 04 Rebound Bar 05 Storage Compartment 06 Tether Strap 07 Tether Strap Anchorage Features Base ...

Page 12: ...top or car crash FOR LOW BIRTH WEIGHT INFANTS for infants who weigh less than 3 0 kg use of the small baby insert is recommended IMPORTANT because of potential medical issues inherent in low birth weight and premature infants always have a doctor or hospital staff member assess the suitability of the child restraint prior to leaving the hospital or using the child restraint Do not leave your child...

Page 13: ...when child restraint is used outside the vehicle FALL HAZARD Child s movements can slide the child restraint NEVER place the child restraint near edges of counter tops tables or other elevated surfaces DO NOT use on shopping carts WHEN USING THIS CHILD RESTRAINT WITH A STROLLER ONLY USE with phil teds and Mountain Buggy strollers or with an approved car seat adaptor Refer to your stroller USER GUI...

Page 14: ...eded follow these steps TO ADJUST First press the front harness adjuster button to release the harness and pull it out Having the shoulder straps at the correct height is essential for your child s safety Requirement The shoulder straps must be in the slots that are nearest to the child s shoulders but not lower than the height of the child s shoulders ...

Page 15: ...14 Then take the straps off the splitter plate located at the rear of the seat The straps can then be released from the splitter plate by sliding them out of the slots in the plate Shoulder Strap Height ...

Page 16: ...15 Thread the harness straps through the proper harness slot Make sure that the straps are not twisted Pull both straps out from the shell and the seat cover Shoulder Strap Height ...

Page 17: ...e splitter plate Pull to make sure the harness straps are firmly secured onto the splitter plate Remember shoulder straps should be level with or above the child s shoulders Shoulder Strap Height Always adjust the height of the shoulder straps as the child grows ...

Page 18: ... in the top slots TO ADJUST locate the metal plate attached to the crotch strap under the child restraint Rotate the metal plate and push it through the shell and seat cover Loosen harness adjuster strap if it is in the way Locate the appropriate crotch strap slot and insert the metal plate and crotch strap through the seat cover and shell Pull upwards on harness buckle to make sure crotch strap i...

Page 19: ...e shoulder straps and move them to the side Place child s bottom on the seat and the child s back flat against the backrest This will increase the child s comfort and allow the harness to properly secure the child Slide shoulder straps over the child s shoulders Make sure the harness is at or above the top of the child s shoulders Securing a Child in the Restraint ...

Page 20: ...he tongues do not secure correctly see page 43 for buckle cleaning instructions Make sure the shoulder straps are not twisted Place the shoulder pads over the top of the child s shoulders Pull the harness adjustment strap firmly until shoulder straps are tight against the child The harness needs to fit the baby firmly For proper tightness one finger should fit between the harness straps and the ch...

Page 21: ...page 27 for advice on the next re straint type to use DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR Do not harness an infant wrapped in a blanket or swaddled Any blanket or wrap must only be placed over the harness and infant IMPORTANT Infants need to be securely held by the harness An infant wrapped in a blanket or swaddled will not be securely held and may be ejected and killed in an accident Do n...

Page 22: ...ght marker label to assist with correct use When the baby s shoulders reach the dotted line the child needs to move to the next restraint type See page 27 IMPORTANT if the baby s neck muscles are unable to support their head they should remain rear facing SHOULDERS MUST BE BELOW THIS LINE ...

Page 23: ...t of the seat See page 14 16 2 Next pull the harness buckle through the cover Do not remove the crotch strap from the shell 3 Peel the cover back from the front and release the locking tabs in front of the handle To clean see the advice on page 43 TO REFIT Always replace the locking tabs securely Pass the shoulder straps through the cover and connect securely using splitter plate See page 14 16 ...

Page 24: ...23 Canopy Removal On each side of the canopy release the press studs if fitted holding the fabric and press the tab and lift the stay out ...

Page 25: ...e The handle will lock into position You should hear a click when the handle button is engaged and handle is locked into the upright carrying position IMPORTANT Always make sure the handle is securely locked in the upright carry position before carrying An unlocked handle could result in serious injury to your child from falling from the infant car seat Any handle position is suitable for use in t...

Page 26: ...ller babies When using the liner always be sure it is securely in place Note that the shoulder straps and crotch strap pass through the liner and the lap straps go around the outside of it Once the child is bigger remove the liner Do not use the liner when the shoulder straps are in the top slots Newborn Liner ...

Page 27: ...bottom of the seat one way only The words THIS SIDE FACES UP on the label must be visible when placing it in the bottom of the seat NOTE For a low birth weight child you should always use the newborn back support together with the newborn liner put the insert in first then cover with the newborn liner See page 11 Small Baby Insert THIS SIDE FACES UP THIS SIDE FACES UP ...

Page 28: ...y of restraint is forward facing and has a six point harness and will be suitable for the child until they are approximately 4 years of age NOTE although children from approximate ly 6 months can move to a forward facing restraint it is preferable if they move first to a convertible style restraint which has been approved for use rearward facing up to ap proximately 12 months This will keep the ch...

Page 29: ... to the rear of the vehicle Do not install the child restraint in the front seating position unless the vehicle has no back seat and there is a tether anchorage position available The base can be installed with either a Lap only seat belt or a Lap Sash belt Do not use on a passenger seat with a front airbag ...

Page 30: ... Too upright and baby s head may fall for ward causing breathing difficulties The red line on the label on the side of the base must be horizontal i e level to the ground if the base recline is not correct add a rolled towel or similar firm packing to set the correct angle RECLINE ANGLE WHEN THE BASE IS INSTALLED THE RED LINE MUST BE HORIZONTAL THIS WILL ENSURE THE BABY IS RECLINING AT THE CORRECT...

Page 31: ...ATH Pull the vehicle belt through the slots on either side of base and connect the vehicle belt buckle Installation Base If the vehicle seat belt is not long enough seatbelt extenders are not recommended Seek advice from a child restraint fitter before using a seatbelt extender ...

Page 32: ...n you hear a click that means the lock off is securely locked IMPORTANT Vehicle Belts must be pulled tight DO NOT have any slack in the belts DO NOT allow the belts to be twisted IMPORTANT Always secure the base with a vehicle belt even when the restraint is not installed An unsecured base may be dangerous in an accident or sudden stop REARWARD FACING BELT PATH ...

Page 33: ...estraint to the Base Put the child restraint rear facing on the base and press it downward When the child restraint engages securely you will hear a click Lift the child restraint up to check it is firmly locked to the base ...

Page 34: ...he easy release lever at the back of the base and lift the child restraint out When taking the child restraint out of the base check the carry handle is locked into place Removing the Child Restraint from the Base ...

Page 35: ... STATION IF NO ANCHORAGE POINTS ARE IN THE MOTOR CAR THIS RESTRAINT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE WHERE THE TOP TETHER STRAP MAY FALL INTO A SPLIT IN THE SEAT BACK OR OFF THE SIDE OF THE SEAT CAUTION CHILDREN CAN BE INJURED OR RESTRAINTS AND TOP TETHER STRAP DAMAGED BY UNSECURED CARGO IN A COLLISION SECURE OR REMOVE HAZARDOUS CARGO BEFORE USING THIS CHILD RESTRAINT ADDITIONAL WARNINGS Tether strap ...

Page 36: ...uster and a snap hook that is attached to the tether anchorage point TO INSTALL Attach the snap hook to the tether anchorage in the vehicle If there is not a tether anchorage point already installed see the next pages for installation instructions or contact a registered Child Restraint Fitter to have one installed Tether Strap Use Pull to increase tension press adjuster button to loosen ALWAYS AT...

Page 37: ...ck of the base lifts off the vehicle seat Always secure the loose end of the top tether strap to prevent it hanging out of the car or being accessible by the child The loose end of the tether can be stored in the fabric bag provided Fit tether into blue guide at rear of shell whenever the restraint is used in a vehicle In some vehicles without a fixed parcel shelf an extension tether strap may be ...

Page 38: ...sult the vehicle owners handbook for location of the anchorage point Remove the thread plug from the parcel shelf floor roof and install the attachment bolt as shown opposite CAUTION DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE ATTACHMENT BOLT MAXIMUM TORQUE 20Nm Attachment Bolt Lock Washer Spacers if required Anchor Fitting Vehicle Metal Structure Vehicle Trim FRONT OF VEHICLE ...

Page 39: ...s installation be carried out by a child restraint fitting station or licenced motor mechanic For vehicles other than sedans 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 Attachment Bolt Lock Washer Spacers if re...

Page 40: ...SYNTHETIC STRUCTURES WHEN DRILLING THE 9 MM HOLE DO NOT DRILL THROUGH FUEL LINES FUEL TANKS ELECTRICAL WIRING OR RADIO SPEAKERS WEBBING STRAPS MUST BE PROTECTED FROM SHARP CORNERS AND EDGES THE ANCHOR FITTING MUST BE USED ONLY AS DESCRIBED ABOVE IT MUST NOT BE HOOKED ONTO ANY OTHER OBJECT If drilling a new hole select a position on the centre line of the seating position and no closer than 100 mm ...

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Page 42: ...ar seat adaptor sold separately to your stroller test that the child restraint is fully attached by pulling the child restraint up and forward it should not come free from the car seat adaptor TO REMOVE Release levers are located on both sides of the child restraint immediately above the connector points as shown Lift up on both levers then lift the infant car seat off the stroller using the carry...

Page 43: ...42 Travel Systems IMPORTANT SECURELY ATTACH the child restraint to the base and LIFT IT UP TO CHECK that it is attached alpha phil teds Strollers ...

Page 44: ...tore in a well ventilated space away from direct sunlight which could damage or fade your product Store in a safe place when it is not being used Avoid placing heavy objects on top of it DO NOT allow to come into contact with corrosive substances e g battery acid DO NOT lubricate or oil any part of the seat Cleaning the buckle We would recommend not eating in the seat Food drink or other debris ma...

Page 45: ...ury or death Any aftermarket accessory used should be compliant with AS NZS 8005 Accessories for child restraints for use in motor vehicles The cover has been designed and tested for use with this child restraint please note this warning VERY IMPORTANT Only replace the cover with a manufacturer s supplied replacement cover with identical shoulder height markers or a replacement cover meeting AS NZ...

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