Steelcraft 60/A/2010, User Manual

Page 1: ...BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT FOR BABIES UP TO APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS OR WHO HAVE NOT YET REACHED THE SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKER THIS INFANT RESTRAINT MUST BE INSTALLED SO THAT THE...

Page 2: ...SET UP HOW TO INSTALL HOW TO USE CARE AND MAINTENANCE ACCESSORIES TRAVELLING TIPS TRAVEL SYSTEM USE WITH A STROLLER INSTALLATION OF CAR ANCHOR FITTING INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES ALTERNATIVE INSTALLATION...

Page 3: ...G 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 yo...

Page 4: ...rted do not put more than one nappy on the baby and make sure the nappy is not thickly folded at the back Do not alter or modify this restraint Repairs must only be done by the manufacturer or agent D...

Page 5: ...rp corners and edges Upper Anchorage Straps and extension straps may be damaged by unsecured cargo in a collision Secure or remove hazardous cargo before using this restraint The restraint should not...

Page 6: ...ers are above the shoulder height marker If the babies neck muscles are unable to support their head then the child should remain rear facing Choose a child restraint that will take larger babies in r...

Page 7: ...LDER HEIGHT MARKER When the child s shoulder reaches this marker the child is now too big for the child restraint It is now time to move to the next child restraint See next page IMPORTANT Follow this...

Page 8: ...tely 4 years of age OR Dedicated forward facing seat with in built harness for children who have outgrown their baby carrier up to approximately 4 years of age OR Convertible Booster seat with in buil...

Page 9: ...ed 5 Harness Buckle 6 Buckle Pad if fitted 7 Harness Adjuster under flap 8 Harness Adjustment Strap 9 Harness Adjustment Strap Hook disconnected 10 3 Bar Gated Slide underneath the carrier 11 Cover 12...

Page 10: ...tting 13 Stabilising Bar 14 Car s Seat Belt 15 Angle Adjustment Foot 16 Base 17 Carry Handle Release Button 18 Catch Release Button 19 Base Release Catch 20 Carry Handle 21 Canopy 22 Infant Carrier 23...

Page 11: ...il child reaches this limit Infants are at risk of serious injury if they face forward too early If the baby s neck muscles are unable to support their head then the child should remain rear facing in...

Page 12: ...e page 21 Regional Road Rules may 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...

Page 13: ...n B Grasp the carry handle with one hand then squeeze the base catch release button and pull out base release catch with the other hand With the catch released raise the Infant Carrier away from the b...

Page 14: ...arrier If the indicator is red then it is not locked and unsafe to lift the baby B To convert from carry to access position press the handle release button on each side and rotate the handle towards t...

Page 15: ...IT CANOPY A To remove the Canopy unclip the elastic Canopy loops from the cover strap clips at the handle pivot point B Then pull the plastic canopy frame out of the mouldings at both sides of the inf...

Page 16: ...rier lying on its back so that the buckle is between the baby s legs Correct fitment of the harness is very important as it restrains the baby in the Infant Carrier The harness must fit firmly around...

Page 17: ...r slot 2 or 3 With the baby in the carrier check that the slot is just above the baby s shoulder If the strap is not in that slot then change the slot as described on the next page If the slot is just...

Page 18: ...oulder strap through slot H Insert the shoulder strap through the Infant Carrier slot which will position the shoulder strap level with or above the baby s shoulder see page 17 Ensure that the shoulde...

Page 19: ...nsure there are no twists in the straps J Thread the shoulder strap over the bar and connect it to the Metal Strap Connector at rear of Infant Carrier K Repeat for the other shoulder strap It is bette...

Page 20: ...refer to page 49 for the installation of the anchor fitting as well as the use of extension straps An anchor fitting is required to attach the upper anchorage strap to fully install the Carrier to th...

Page 21: ...Level Indicator Line on both sides of base 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 recline angle may be altered using t...

Page 22: ...fully extended belt Feed the seat belt through the opening and the guides on each side of the base following the blue REAR FACING SEATBELT PATH labels on each side Blue REARWARD FACING BELT PATH label...

Page 23: ...eld 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 Then close the Belt cover To remove the base from the car release the se...

Page 24: ...o that the strap is ready to attach to the Carrier THIS UPPER ANCHORAGE STRAP MUST ALWAYS BE FITTED WHEN THE INFANT CARRIER IS USED IN THE CAR B While the Infant Carrier is out of the car store the up...

Page 25: ...e flat section and the baby s nappy area bottom is resting in the bottom curvature as shown It is recommended that bulky nappies are not used when baby is travelling in the Infant Carrier as they can...

Page 26: ...llow the Harness Buckle to be pulled up between baby s legs e g a jump suit Never wrap the baby in a blanket before placing in the Infant Carrier Press the Harness Adjuster and pull Harness Straps to...

Page 27: ...uckle 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 CAUTION...

Page 28: ...int if straps do not tighten and contact your local authorised service agent for repair The end of the harness is connected to the cover to avoid tripping on the end Ensure the Harness adjustment stra...

Page 29: ...rier and Base then lower the Infant Carrier into position B Push down on the Infant Carrier until an audible click is heard Pull on the Infant Carrier to ensure it is correctly locked into position C...

Page 30: ...gage the upper anchorage strap attachment clip to the car s anchor fitting if not already connected F Adjust the Upper Anchorage Strap by pulling as shown below to remove any slack in the straps Do no...

Page 31: ...fting D Grasp the carry handle with one hand then squeeze the base catch release button and pull out base release catch with the other hand With the catch released raise the Infant Carrier away from t...

Page 32: ...es will be released Place Buckle tongues through Buckle Tongue Holder s if fitted on each side of the cover D Feed the baby s arms through each side of the Harness and place the straps on each side of...

Page 33: ...n page 38 C Ensure there are no cracks in moulding or the plastic moulding D Check the harness adjuster is operating and is clamping the webbing E If any part of the Infant Carrier is cracked or broke...

Page 34: ...point B Disconnect the shoulder harness straps from the Metal Strap Connector and feed through shoulder slots in both infant carrier and cover Refer to page 18 C Feed the shoulder harness straps and t...

Page 35: ...ough the Infant Carrier ensure it is over the cross bar Refer to page 17 for correct shoulder harness position for your baby Attach the shoulder harness straps to the strap connector E Feed the crotch...

Page 36: ...ies must not be replaced with any other than the one recommended by Steelcraft because the cover is an integral part of the child Infant Carrier and how it performs The child Infant Carrier must not b...

Page 37: ...the Harness Buckle under warm approx 40 Celsius running water as shown below Let the water run through the mouth of the buckle for five minutes C Engage and disengage the Harness Tongues and Buckles...

Page 38: ...e quick release of a baby in a crash Boot Cover ACCESSORIES 38 BUCKLE PAD where fitted A To fit the buckle pad grasp the loop at the base of the buckle pad and pull over the harness buckle as shown ri...

Page 39: ...Britax Childcare Pty Ltd 39 EXTRA BASE There are Steelcraft Extra Bases available as a separate purchase for a second car These bases can mean that the Carrier can be easily and quickly switched betwe...

Page 40: ...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 redu...

Page 41: ...g FEEDING Never breast feed a baby while car is in motion Babies will require extra feeding if travelling in the heat For bottle fed babies make up the bottles and refrigerate before leaving home for...

Page 42: ...NY OTHER STROLLER IF IN DOUBT ABOUT THE METHOD OF INSTALLATION OR SUITABLE COMPATIBLE STROLLERS CONTACT BRITAX CHILDCARE CUSTOMER SERVICE ON 1300 303 330 This Infant Carrier is designed to be connecte...

Page 43: ...roller seat or bassinet from the stroller frame refer to stroller instructions With the Infant Carrier handle in the carry position engage the Infant Carrier tongue mouldings on each side directly ove...

Page 44: ...ndle all the way down until you hear it lock into the frame E The handle indicator will now be GREEN and the Infant Carrier should be locked into the frame IMPORTANT F Pull up on both sides of the Inf...

Page 45: ...ease the locks B Rotate the handle forward towards the carry position The indicator will now be RED C Once in the carry position the indicator will be GREEN Lift and remove the Infant Carrier away fro...

Page 46: ...contact the agent for the vehicle The upper anchorage strap must be attached to an anchorage point using an extension strap if necessary UPPER ANCHORAGE STRAP IMPORTANT THE ATTACHMENT CLIP COVER MUST...

Page 47: ...areas of this diagram illustrate the possible locations of the anchor fitting Within each shaded area is an anchor fitting showing the correct way to install the fitting Ensure the anchor fitting is a...

Page 48: ...he parcel shelf floor roof etc and install attachment bolt and fitting as shown below CAUTION DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN ATTACHMENT BOLT OVERTIGHTENING MAY FRACTURE OR BREAK BOLT MAXIMUM TORQUE IS 20 Nm 14 75...

Page 49: ...or the placement of the anchorage point and for the correct attachment bolt length and use of spacers In New Zealand consult the agent for the vehicle Note to Queensland purchasers The installation of...

Page 50: ...CHED TO UNSOUND METAL OR TO WOOD OR SYNTHETIC STRUCTURES WHEN DRILLING 9 MM HOLE DO NOT DRILL THROUGH FUEL LINES FUEL TANKS ELECTRICAL WIRING OR RADIO SPEAKERS WEBBING STRAPS MUST BE PROTECTED FROM SH...

Page 51: ...al cars Re order no 0038 EXTENSION STRAPS May be required for cars without a fixed parcel shelf Re order no 0035 length 300mm 0036 length 600mm GATED 3 BAR SLIDE Locking clip For converting lap sash s...

Page 52: ...the Gated 3 Bar Slide stored under the carrier ALTERNATIVE INSTALLATION IF SEATBELT LOOSENS Hollow side Inner strap A Hold the lap and sash straps together and fold as shown Slide the inner strap into...

Page 53: ...to remove any slack Use this seat belt configuration to install the child restraint according to the instructions on pages 21 to 23 IMPORTANT Remove the gated 3 bar slide from the seat belt as soon a...

Page 54: ...it has been 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 restra...

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