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Vehicle Seat

For children approximately 7 years of age up to 
approximately 10 years of age when used with a lap 
only seat belt.

Booster Seat

For use with compatible Booster Seats for children from 
approximately 4 years of age up to the maximum age as 
stated on the Booster Seat.

       

 IMPORTANT:

 

KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE 
REFERENCE.

Series Number: 217/2010

Defenda

Summary of Contents for 217/2010

Page 1: ...f age when used with a lap only seat belt Booster Seat For use with compatible Booster Seats for children from approximately 4 years of age up to the maximum age as stated on the Booster Seat IMPORTANT KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Series Number 217 2010 Defenda ...

Page 2: ...RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE POINT IN THE CAR REFER TO CAR OWNERS HANDBOOK FOR LOCATION OF ANCHORAGE POINTS REFER TO A CHILD RESTRAINT FITTING STATION IF NO ANCHORAGE POINTS ARE IN THE MOTOR CAR WHEN USED WITH JUST A SEATBELT THIS CHILD HARNESS IS TO BE USED WITH A LAP ONLY SEAT BELT IN THE BACK OF MOST CARS WITH FORWARD FACING SEATS IF USED WITH A BOOSTER SEAT OR BOOSTER CUSHION SEAT THEN EITHER A LAP OR ...

Page 3: ...th polishes oils bleach other chemicals Destroy the restraint if it has been in a severe crash even if no damage is visible The lap portion of the belt must be adjusted firmly first and then the harness so that the belt is not lifted off the child s lap when the harness is adjusted DO NOT USE THIS HARNESS IF THE CHILD S SHOULDERS ARE ABOVE THE TOP OF THE CAR SEAT BACK OR HEADREST Unless child is s...

Page 4: ... for positions If an anchor fitting is required refer to pages 25 28 as you will need to install a Child Restraint anchor fitting The following instructions provide details for installing the Child Harness with a typical Booster seat for either a lap only seat belt or a lap sash seat belt CAUTION ALWAYS FOLLOW THE BOOSTER SEAT OR BOOSTER CUSHION INSTRUCTIONS AND LABELLING Lap Only belt Lap Only be...

Page 5: ...urved Flat Faces towards Child Inner Strap Outer Strap A HOW TO INSTALL USE HOW TO INSTALL USE C Repeat previous step A for the other slot in the Gated Slide D Feed the straps through the Gated Slide to remove any slack This has now converted the lap sash seat belt so it will act like a lap only seat belt TO ENSURE CORRECT CONVERSION OF LAP SASH SEAT BELT TO LAP SEAT BELT FOLLOW THESE STEPS IMPORT...

Page 6: ...s to take the car s seat belt Smaller children on booster seats The upper loops must be used if the cross strap is positioned too close to the child s throat these loops may also be used if the vehicle anchorage point is located too close to the vehicle seat back provided the back of child s neck is not contacting the webbing Larger children The lower loops must be used when the back of child s ne...

Page 7: ...ighten so as to cause the seatbelt to lift off the child s thighs As the child grows this front adjuster will need to be adjusted SLIDEGUARD clip 13 12 HOW TO INSTALL USE HOW TO INSTALL USE Defenda HARNESS WITH BASIC BOOSTER AND BOOSTER CUSHION USING LAP SASH SEATBELT Thread the converted lap sash seat belt through the harness strap loops as shown Converted lap sash seat belt Slide the Gated Slide...

Page 8: ...ps and thighs Adjust the harness to just remove slack and not tight such that lap belt is lifted off the thighs Lap or converted Lap sash seat belt 14 15 Thread through Lower Harness Strap Loops Child Harness Guide if provided DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR Shoulders must not be above the top of the car s seat back HOW TO INSTALL USE HOW TO INSTALL USE USE WITH A BOOSTER CUSHION Follo...

Page 9: ...ory for all other instances requiring a longer strap to attach the harness to anchor points in the vehicle floor or roof See page 25 Disengage seat belt tongue and buckle remove the lap portion of seat belt from the Lap Belt Positioning Device where provided and remove Child Harness and seatbelt from child Lift child harness strap over child s head TO REMOVE CHILD FROM HARNESS AND SEAT TO LARGE FO...

Page 10: ...Anchorage fitting in the car as described on the previous pages C With the child now seated in the car place the shoulder straps on each side of the child s neck 19 HOW TO INSTALL USE HOW TO INSTALL USE The Child Harness can be adjusted by pulling on the Adjuster Strap 4 but only do this after the seat belt has been adjusted To slacken the Child Harness rotate the adjuster upwards and pull the Upp...

Page 11: ...belt on the thighs and firm The child must not slump or slouch Shoulder straps with slack removed but never tight Engage Seat belt buckle and Tongue 21 Harness strap loops E Engage car s Seat belt buckle and Tongue Tighten the lap seat belt so that it fits firmly on the child s thighs The child must not slump or slouch such that the seat belt rides up on the abdomen or tummy of the child IMPORTANT...

Page 12: ...rness Review the fitting from time to time but always ensure the Harness is correctly adjusted TO REMOVE CHILD FROM THE HARNESS Lift child harness strap over child s head TO REMOVE HARNESS FROM VEHICLE A Feed seat belt out through Child Harness B Disconnect the attachment clip from the car C Remove the Gated Slide if used from the seat belt so an adult may use the seatbelt as a lap sash seatbelt A...

Page 13: ...traffic authority for optimum position of anchorage point and the use of spacers UPPER ANCHORAGE STRAP IMPORTANT THE ATTACHMENT CLIP COVER MUST ALWAYS BE USED AS IT PREVENTS THE RISK OF INCORRECT FITMENT OF THE ATTACHMENT CLIP TO THE ANCHOR FITTING ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE ATTACHMENT CLIP IS CORRECTLY ENGAGED TO THE ANCHOR FITTING AND NOT HOOKED OR FITTED TO ANY OTHER OBJECT BEFORE EACH USE OF THE R...

Page 14: ...orrect position for 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 UPPER ANCHORAGE FITTING Attachment Bolt Lock washer Anchor fitting Spacer s if required Vehicle metal structure Vehicle trim Fig 1 Attachment Bolt Anchor fitting Spacer s if required Vehicle metal structure Reinforcing washer cone d...

Page 15: ...HOR FITTING 29 IN CASE OF ACCIDENT If your restraint has been involved in a severe crash you should destroy the restraint even if no damage is obvious Some insurance companies offer vehicle insurance which covers or partially covers the replacement of your child restraint Contact your insurance company for further details Your insurance company may require you to keep the child restraint for asses...

Page 16: ...LAND Britax Childcare NZ Ltd Customer Service 0508 688 822 Email nz custserv britax com www britax co nz INTERNATIONAL ENQUIRIES Contact your local Distributor CONTACT DETAILS 31 NOTES The Safe n Sound Defenda and SLIDEGUARD trademarks are the property of Britax Childcare Pty Ltd Australia The Britax trademark is the property of Britax Excelsior Limited UK We reserve the right to alter this produc...

Page 17: ...s is not suitable for Booster Seats or Convertible Booster Seats that have Upper Anchorage Straps Tether Straps THIS RESTRAINT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE WHERE THE ANCHORAGE STRAP MAY FALL INTO A SPLIT IN THE SEAT BACK E G HATCHBACK OR WAGON Do not use on any vehicle seat which faces sideways or rearwards THIS RESTRAINT MUST BE ATTACHED TO A CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE POINT IN THE CAR REFER TO CAR OWN...

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