Steelcraft BABY CAPSULE, Manual

Page 1: ...1 BABY CAPSULE Series No 60 A 2013 1 www britax com au IMPORTANT KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT ...

Page 2: ...WITH SEATBELT 1 2 3 5 8 7 4 6 9 Engage buckle Pull Feed through belt path Press and rotate Lift Squeeze catch release button pull base release catch Close belt cover Attach Press Pull Unclip Metal Strap Connector 10 ...

Page 3: ...3 QUICK SETUP WITH SEATBELT CLICK 18 11 Pull FOR SMALLER BABY FOR GROWING BABY FOR LARGER BABY Pull to tighten Over Cross bar 12 13 14 15 16 17 Attach Metal Strap Connector Feed through ...

Page 4: ...acing position until the infant s shoulders reach the shoulder height marker approximately 6 months of age Continue to use this infant restraint until the child reaches this limit Infants are at risk of serious injury if they face forward too early ...

Page 5: ...5 INTRODUCTION ...

Page 6: ... gets all the protection designed into the restraint PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY and use only Safe n Sound or Steelcraft Britax recommended parts and accessories THIS RESTRAINT MUST BE ATTACHED TO A CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE POINT IN THE CAR REFER TO CAR OWNER S HANDBOOK FOR LOCATION OF ANCHORAGE POINTS REFER TO A CHILD RESTRAINT FITTING STATION IF NO ANCHORAGE POINTS ARE IN ...

Page 7: ...NSTALL HOW TO USE HOW TO INSTALL IN AN AIRCRAFT CARE AND MAINTENANCE ACCESSORIES INSTALLATION OF CAR S UPPER ANCHORAGE POINT ALTERNATIVE INSTALLATION IF SEATBELT LOOSENS TRAVEL SYSTEM USE WITH STROLLER TRAVELLING TIPS IN CASE OF ACCIDENT CONTACT DETAILS AND WARRANTY Page 10 12 18 40 13 21 43 16 26 49 51 56 58 62 63 64 8 ...

Page 8: ...Do not alter or modify this restraint Repairs must only be done by the manufacturer or agent Do not allow the restraint to come into contact with polishes oils bleach and other chemicals Destroy the restraint if it has been in a severe crash even if no damage is visible DO NOT USE THIS RESTRAINT WITHOUT THE COVER Do not harness an infant wrapped in a blanket or swaddled Any blanket or wrap must on...

Page 9: ... POINT IN THE CAR REFER TO CAR OWNER S HANDBOOK FOR LOCATION OF UPPER ANCHORAGE POINTS REFER TO A CHILD RESTRAINT FITTING STATION IF NO UPPER ANCHORAGE POINTS ARE IN THE MOTOR CAR Seatbelt extenders are not recommended to be used if the seatbelt is not long enough to secure the child restraint If seatbelts are too short then seek advice from a child restraint fitter and consider their recommendati...

Page 10: ... shoulder height marker If the babies neck muscles are unable to support their head the child should remain Rearward facing choose a child seat that will take larger babies in Rearward facing DO NOT MOVE TO THE NEXT RESTRAINT UNTIL THE SHOULDERS REACH THE SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKER FRONT OF VEHICLE Maximum shoulder height marker Top Tether not shown for illustration purposes ...

Page 11: ...restraint It is now time to move to the next child restraint IMPORTANT Follow this advice MAXIMUM SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKER SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS A GROWING CHILD Shoulder height markers are provided on this restraint for a visual indication that the child is safe to travel in this restraint ...

Page 12: ... facing seat From approximately 6 months this can be used up to approximately 8 years of age with built in harness OR Convertible booster seat with in built harness that faces forward for children who have out grown their rear facing seat From approximately 6 months this can be used up to approximately 4 years of age with built in harness and converted to a booster seat for use up to approximately...

Page 13: ...e Red button 5 Buckle Pad if fitted 6 Harness Adjuster under flap 7 Harness Adjustment Strap 8 Harness Adjustment Strap Hook disconnected 9 3 Bar Gated Slide stored underneath the capsule 10 Buckle Tongue Holders each side if fitted FEATURES Baby Capsule Base Harness Tongues Harness Buckle 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ...

Page 14: ... Stabilising Bar 12 Blue REAR FACING SEATBELT PATH labels 13 Angle Adjustment Foot 14 a Base Release Catch 14 b Catch Release Button 15 Belt Cover Top Tether not shown for illustration purposes 11 12 13 15 14 a 14 b ...

Page 15: ...t 17 Car s Seat Belt 18 Base 19 Carry Handle Release Button 20 Carry Handle 21 Canopy 22 Baby Capsule 23 Top Tether Adjuster 24 Top Tether Strap 25 Attachment Clip 26 Car s Upper Anchorage fitting 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 ...

Page 16: ...hould remain rear facing choose a restraint that will suit larger babies in a rear facing mode To ensure that the space is sufficient the purchaser should check the measurements between the vehicle s rear and front seats in which the child restraint is intended to be used Ensure babies and toddlers are adequately shaded from direct sunlight through side or rear windows Check the car is ventilated ...

Page 17: ...installation angle is affected Do not recline the seat excessively it must be installed at the correct angle see page 21 22 Do not use on any vehicle 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 handbook for warnings and instructions Do not allow the front seat t...

Page 18: ...EMOVING BABY CAPSULE FROM BASE Release handle button Red Green Indicator 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 Baby Capsule away from the base Lift Then pull base release catch Squeeze catch release button ...

Page 19: ...tor 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 the front of the Baby Capsule Rotate until the handle locks into the next position The handle indicator will turn from Red unlocked to Green when the handle is locked This position ensures the handle does not interfere wi...

Page 20: ... point B Then pull the plastic canopy frame out of the mouldings at both sides of the Baby Capsule C Fitting the Canopy is the reverse of the removal procedure Elastic Canopy loops must always be fitted when Canopy is in use D The Canopy can be rotated to cover the baby or opened by rotating to the desired position Elastic Canopy loops A B ...

Page 21: ... install the Capsule to the car The upper anchorage strap must be used with this capsule when used in the car For installing the Base to the car select a seating position with a child restraint anchor fitting directly behind the seating position HOW TO INSTALL INSTALLING THE BASE TO THE CAR A Place the base and Baby Capsule on vehicle seat in a seating position where a child restraint anchor fitti...

Page 22: ... three position adjustment foot located at the stabilising bar end of the base To adjust pull out on angle adjustment foot adjuster and lower or raise the angle adjustment foot to the desired position Place back in the seating position and check the Level Indicator Line Maximum compensation Minimum compensation Road Road Pull flap outward adjust recline foot then release ...

Page 23: ...elt Feed the tongue through the seatbelt path opening and locate in the guides on each side of the base following the blue REAR FACING SEATBELT PATH labels on each side C For car s with flat seats some packing such as firmly rolled up nappy or towel may be required to get a better angle and to have the stabilising bar contact the car s seatback or close to the seatback Packing Belt Cover Open Feed...

Page 24: ... from the car release the seat belt lift the belt cover and remove the seatbelt Close belt cover Belt Guide Slots Pull Sash portion of seatbelt to remove slack Belt Guide Slots INSTALLING TOP TETHER STRAP A Locate the child restraint anchor fitting in the car that is directly behind the rear seat location chosen Refer to the car owner s manual for the location of anchorage fittings If there is no ...

Page 25: ...RESTRAINT WHERE THE TOP TETHER STRAP MAY FALL INTO A SPLIT IN THE SEAT BACK OR OFF THE SIDE OF THE SEAT Always ensure that the car seatbelt and top tether strap are firmly restraining the restraint on the vehicle seat ALWAYS ATTACH TOP TETHER HOOK AND REMOVE SLACK IN THE TOP TETHER STRAP Lengthen the strap by pressing the adjuster button 1 and pull the strap 2 so that the strap is ready to attach ...

Page 26: ...ter under the flap while grasping both Shoulder Harness Straps and pull out the desired amount of slack Lift the Harness Adjuster up and pull the Harness Straps to slacken C Move the two harness tongues to the sides of the Baby Capsule and store in the Buckle Tongue Holders if fitted holders are on both sides of the cover Move the harness buckle towards the Harness Adjuster Buckle Tongue Holder if...

Page 27: ...ht marker It is acceptable for the legs to be bent to fit E The Baby Capsule is fitted with three shoulder strap positions As the baby grows the shoulder straps must be moved to higher slots The shoulder straps must be in the slots which are nearest to the child s shoulders but not lower than the child s shoulders 1 Upper shoulder strap slots 2 Medium shoulder strap slots 3 Lower shoulder strap sl...

Page 28: ...wn in diagram right G Pull the shoulder strap through slot H Insert the shoulder strap through the Baby Capsule slot which will position the shoulder strap level with or above the baby s shoulder see page 29 Ensure that the shoulder strap passes 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 chang...

Page 29: ... a guide for re assembly NOTE Both straps must be over the cross bar to ensure that the straps will tighten fully on the baby FOR SMALLER BABY Cross bar FOR GROWING BABY FOR LARGER BABY Always adjust the height of the shoulder straps as the child grows Do not use the capsule with the harness shoulder straps set at different heights or fed through mismatching slots Ensure the harness straps are not...

Page 30: ...mmended that bulky nappies are not used when baby is travelling in the Baby Capsule as they can cause incorrect positioning of the baby s back in the Baby Capsule A Loosen Harness Straps by pressing the Harness Adjuster while grasping both the Shoulder Harness Straps and pulling out the desired amount of slack Press the Harness Adjuster and pull Harness Straps to loosen Bottom curvature of baby ca...

Page 31: ... it restrains the baby in the Baby Capsule The harness must fit firmly around upper torso of the baby and be positioned so as to leave the baby s arms and legs free B Locate the harness tongues into the Buckle Tongue Holders if fitted Move the harness buckle towards the Harness Adjuster CAUTION Do not harness an infant wrapped in a blanket or swaddled as this increases the risk of ejection and inj...

Page 32: ...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 The end of the harness adjustment strap is connected to the cover to avoid tripping over the end Ensure the harness adjustment strap hook is attached when carrying the capsule see page 33 Tongue Buckl...

Page 33: ... not use the restraint if straps do not tighten Contact your local authorised service agent for repair Pull Harness Straps through the buckle in direction of arrows Pull Harness Adjustment Strap to remove slack CAUTION A LOOSE HARNESS IS DANGEROUS Hook Adjuster Strap on to the loop to prevent tripping over the strap WARNING DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR The end of the harness adjustm...

Page 34: ...o position B Push down on the Baby Capsule until an audible click is heard Pull on the Baby Capsule to ensure it is correctly locked into position C The handle may be rotated and locked into other positions if needed IMPORTANT Lift again to check engagement OK CLICK D Engage the top tether strap attachment clip to the car s anchor fitting if not already connected Upper Anchorage strap ready to be ...

Page 35: ...g as shown below to remove all slack in the straps Do not tighten such that the base is lifted at the front IMPORTANT The Top Tether strap must be fitted at all times when the baby is in the car Pull to remove slack Press button to lengthen Adjuster Top Tether strap Top tether strap placed in storage pocket G Roll up excess strap and place into the storage pocket attached to the top tether ...

Page 36: ...ment clip is not positioned in front of the vehicle seat Use a shorter extension strap or no extension strap If the car s child restraint anchor fitting is behind the vehicle seatback you may need to use an extension strap as part of the top tether installation It is normal to have some sideways movement if the headrest end is pushed from the side Ensure that the seatbelt is tight and the slack is...

Page 37: ...ion Always secure the loose end of the top tether strap to prevent it hanging out of the car or being accessible by the child 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 ALWAYS ATTACH TOP TETHER HOOK AND REMOVE SLACK IN THE TOP TETHER STRAP IMPORTANT ...

Page 38: ...ge strap by fully pressing the adjuster button while pulling the upper anchorage strap Ensure that the adjuster does not fall on the baby B Remove the upper anchorage strap from the locating slots in the Baby Capsule Store the upper anchorage strap behind the stabilising bar C Rotate the Carry Handle to the carry position and ensure it is locked correctly before lifting D Grasp the carry handle wi...

Page 39: ...oth Harness Tongues 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 the capsule clear of the baby Lift the baby out of the capsule NOTE Once the baby gets heavier you may wish to leave the capsule in the car In this case you will need to disconnect o...

Page 40: ...tralia and New Zealand The user should consult the country s local authorities car hire companies car insurance companies etc for advice The child restraint may not be acceptable for use in all cars AIRCRAFTREARWARD FACING BELT PATH marked in green FIT THE BABY CAPSULE TO THE AIRCRAFT SEAT You do not need the base or top tether strap on an aircraft We recommend that you check it in with your lugga...

Page 41: ...buckle and tongue D Push down on the Baby Capsule and remove all slack from the lap belt Pull belt strap to tighten ensure a firm fit of the Baby Capsule to the seat Do not use this restraint with aircraft seatbelt that contain airbags unless they can be disabled Do not use with a seatbelt extender that causes the buckle to enter the hook area of the aircraft belt path Ensure lap belt is under the...

Page 42: ...with checked in luggage for use after flight Aircraft label is located on the underneath of the Baby Capsule It demonstrates suitability for use on aircraft REPLACE COVER OVER AIRCRAFT BELT PATH Refit cover and replace all clips Ensure belt path marker is covered after use ...

Page 43: ... is sluggish to engage See next page E If any part of the restraint is cracked broken or not operating seek repair immediately contact Britax Customer Service 1300 303 330 CLEANING CAR SEAT HARDWARE Use only mild soap to clean all metal and plastic parts of your child s restraint using a damp sponge or cloth Do not use chemicals or cleaning agents Do not try and place any hardware into a washing m...

Page 44: ...all foreign matter including liquids sand dirt fluff food or similar substances If the buckle is not operating or you do not hear a strong audible click when second tongue is inserted then the buckle needs to be washed or replaced The buckle is fully engaged when both tongues are inserted Contact Customer Service for assistance ...

Page 45: ... click C If you still cannot hear a strong audible click then repeat the cleaning process several times D Refit the harness buckle to the restraint ensuring the red button faces outwards and the 3 bar slide is fed through the same slots If the Harness Buckle cannot be returned to its original working condition then contact BRITAX Customer Service for assistance TO CLEAN HARNESS BUCKLE If sticky li...

Page 46: ...king to the cover Wash or clean immediately Do not pull sticky items from covers as the cover may be damaged soak in water and gently remove IMPORTANT Do not pull sticky items from covers as the cover may be damaged soak in water and gently remove The seat cover and accessories must not be replaced with any other than the one recommended by Steelcraft because the cover is an integral part of the c...

Page 47: ...r slots in both Baby Capsule and cover Refer to page 28 C Feed the shoulder harness straps and tongues through lap strap slots in the Cover only There is no need to remove the harness straps from the Baby Capsule D Lift the cover around the rim of the Baby Capsule at the harness adjuster end feed the crotch buckle through the slot in cover and pull the harness adjuster strap out of the slots E Rem...

Page 48: ...Baby Capsule ensure it is Over The Cross Bar Refer to page 29 for correct shoulder harness position for your baby Attach the shoulder harness straps to the strap connector E Feed the crotch buckle and the harness adjuster strap through their respective slots in the cover F Refit all plastic attachment hooks and clips to the Baby Capsule G Engage shoulder harness tongues and crotch buckle Pull to c...

Page 49: ...et accessories that is accessories not provided with this child restraint can reduce the safety of the child restraint and may cause injury or death Always follow the instructions covering the use of accessories in this section or the instructions provided with accessory If an aftermarket accessory is used that is not recommended by Britax then ensure that the accessory is for this restraint compl...

Page 50: ... studs If fully fitted to the shoulder strap then you will need to disconnect the shoulder strap as described on page 28 EXTRA BASE There are Steelcraft Series 60 A 2013 1 Extra Bases available as a separate purchase for a second car These bases allow the Capsule to be easily and quickly switched between cars The Extra Base has the same installation requirements as the Base in these instructions ...

Page 51: ...ED AS IT PREVENTS THE RISK OF INCORRECT FITMENT OF THE ATTACHMENT CLIP TO THE UPPER ANCHORAGE POINT ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE ATTACHMENT CLIP IS CORRECTLY ENGAGED TO THE UPPER ANCHORAGE POINT 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 A...

Page 52: ...jor child restraint retailers Distance to measure to the upper anchorage point Adjustable upper Anchorage strap The shaded 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 aligned as illustrated unless stated otherwise in the vehicle owner s handbook...

Page 53: ... seating position Consult the car owners handbook for the location of the upper anchorage point The upper anchorage point should be directly behind and central to the restraint Remove thread plug from the parcel shelf floor roof etc and install attachment bolt and fitting as shown in Fig 1 CAUTION DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN ATTACHMENT BOLT OVERTIGHTENING MAY FRACTURE OR BREAK BOLT MAXIMUM TORQUE IS 20 Nm ...

Page 54: ...lt as shown in Fig 2 It is recommended that this installation be carried out by a child restraint fitting station or licenced motor mechanic For vehicles other than Sedans In Australia consult your nearest child restraint fitting station or traffic authority for vehicle inspection to find the best correct position for the placement of the upper anchorage point and for the correct attachment bolt l...

Page 55: ...UEL 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 CAR INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES From retailers of Safe n Sound products EXTRA ANCHOR KITS Available for using the restraint in additional cars Re order no 0038 EXTENSION STRAPS May be required fo...

Page 56: ...restraint join the lap sash seat belt by using the Gated 3 Bar Slide stored under the capsule Hollow side Inner strap A Hold the lap and sash straps together and fold as shown Slide the inner strap into the Gated 3 Bar Slide followed by the outer strap B The two straps should slide freely in the Gated 3 Bar Slide slot Faces towards restraint Gated 3 Bar Slide under the capsule ...

Page 57: ...ap belt Locate the 3 bar slide low on the vehicle lap belt After engaging the tongue and buckle remove all slack by tensioning the upper lap belt and feeding all slack through the gated 3 bar slide IMPORTANT Remove the gated 3 bar slide from the seat belt as soon as the child restraint is removed so that an adult can use the seat belt as a lap sash seatbelt Do not allow slack seatbelt to remain on...

Page 58: ...E METHOD OF INSTALLATION OR SUITABLE COMPATIBLE STROLLERS CONTACT BRITAX CHILDCARE CUSTOMER SERVICE ON 1300 303 330 Always ensure the baby is secured in the Capsule with the harness at all times This Baby Capsule is designed to be connected to compatible Steelcraft strollers The following pages provide general instructions about using the Baby Capsule with a stroller This which may differ slightly...

Page 59: ... stroller seat or bassinet from the stroller frame refer to stroller instructions With the Baby Capsule handle in the carry position engage the Baby Capsule tongue mouldings on each side directly over the stroller frame mouldings B Push down on the Baby Capsule and make sure it is located into the stroller frame mouldings The Capsule is not yet fixed to the stroller B A B ...

Page 60: ...e handle all the way down until you hear it lock into the frame E The handle indicator will now be GREEN and the Baby Capsule should be locked into the frame IMPORTANT F Pull up on both sides of the Baby Capsule to confirm it is locked into the frame If not locked in on both sides repeat steps A to E G If the baby is not already in the Baby Capsule then secure your baby into the Baby Capsule by th...

Page 61: ...eze both handle latches in to release 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 Baby Capsule away from the stroller frame Use the harness at all times A B B ...

Page 62: ...ng children and driver Keep the car well ventilated to reduce heat stress Car windows should be kept open to maintain a good flow of fresh air Never leave babies or toddlers in a stationary car because of the risk of heat exhaustion Ensure babies and toddlers are adequately shaded from direct sunlight through side or rear windows Check the car is ventilated by opening windows or using the car s ve...

Page 63: ... 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 restraint or not A severe crash we consider as being one where the main body structure of the car is distorted There is no method of determining if the restraint has been damaged and we concur with the Austral...

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