Britax 7300 A 2010, Instructions For Installation & Use

Page 1: ...ximately 12 months Forward Facing For use with children from approximately 12 months to approximately 4 years of age Convertible Child Restraint Series No 7300 A 2010 7300 D 2010 IMPORTANT KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT ...

Page 2: ...ly 4 years of age Continue to use this child restraint until the child reaches this limit Do not use forward facing until child s shoulders are above the lower shoulder height marker Infants are at risk of serious injury if they face forward too early Children are at risk of serious injury if they move to booster seats too early Children that have outgrown this restraint are safest in a booster se...

Page 3: ...sired seating position where the child restraint is to be fitted follow the vehicle manufacturer s warnings and instructions The restraint should not be purchased or sold as a second hand item It is recommended not to use child restraints older that 10 years as the protection in an accident may be reduced THIS RESTRAINT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE WHERE THE ANCHORAGE STRAP MAY FALL INTO A SPLIT IN THE...

Page 4: ...al indication that the child is safe to ride in this restraint Do not turn to forward facing until the child s shoulder s reach the lower marker Do not continue to use the restraint if the child s shoulders are above the top marker LOWER SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKER Label A When the child s shoulders reach the lower marker the child restraint must be turned to face towards the front of the vehicle or mo...

Page 5: ... in this rear facing mode until the child s shoulders reach the limit of the lower shoulder height marker before turning the seat to face forward A baby s neck muscles may be unable to support their head thus the baby should remain rear facing until the neck muscles become stronger The purchaser should check the measurements between the front of the seat back of the rear seat and all front seats i...

Page 6: ...12 21 15 SPECIAL FEATURES REARWARD FACING To be used only in a rearward facing position until the infant s shoulders reach the lower shoulder height marker approximately 12 months of age 1 Adjustable Headrest with HASSLE FREE HARNESS 2 Fully adjustable 6 point harness 3 Insert Pad if fitted may vary in style 4 Shoulder Pads if fitted 5 Padded cover for comfort 6 Quick Release Buckle Red button 7 S...

Page 7: ...tion where the top of the shoulder strap slots are nearest to the child s shoulders but not lower than the child s shoulders Instructions for adjusting the headrest is on the next page If your baby has reached the lower shoulder height marker then the restraint may be converted for forward facing child use Refer to Forward Facing section from page 28 HOW TO SETUP 1 The shoulder straps must be in t...

Page 8: ... To fully recline the restraint in Child use mode place one hand on the front corner of the base firmly push recline latch up to unlock continue pulling restraint forward until fully reclined B Once fully reclined in Child use mode pull the latch located behind the restraint body continue pulling the restraint forward until fully reclined into baby use mode The restraint is normally packaged in th...

Page 9: ...ach side INSTALLING INTO VEHICLE REARWARD FACING Continued Lift trim enough to access the stabilising bar B Then push bar forward Pull out Stabilising bar Click Fig 1 B Fig 2 panel flap Backrest trim end Centre E D Remove Insert Pad if fitted and gently lift Headrest trim end then pull backwards the centre panel flap with the comfort pad from the inner seat of trim See Fig 2 E Fully lengthen seat ...

Page 10: ...fitted Do not use if the child s shoulders reach the lower Shoulder Height Marker See page 13 for advice on positioning the shoulder straps NOTE Seat belt extenders should not be used if the seat belt is not long enough to secure the child restraint If they are used then the buckle must not enter the seating zone Pass buckle tongue through slot here H Align restraint centrally to the chosen seatin...

Page 11: ...ter Button 1 while pulling Upper Anchorage Strap 2 to lengthen Storage Band Roll up excess strap tightly so the webbing is thick enough to be held in the storage band 2 1 DO NOT USE THE RESTRAINT IN REARWARD FACING MODE WITHOUT STABILISING BAR FULLY EXTENDED THE UPPER ANCHORAGE STRAP MUST ALWAYS BE FITTED WHEN THE CHILD RESTRAINT IS USED IN A VEHICLE ALWAYS ATTACH THE HOOK AND REMOVE THE SLACK Ens...

Page 12: ...of the vehicle seat ANGULAR ADJUSTMENT OF RESTRAINT Some vehicle seats have more rearward slope than others If the angle of the seat causes the baby to be too upright for comfort the angle may be altered by placing a firm packing between the seat and the underside of the base Packing can be a firmly rolled up towel or nappy If the car s seat is flat then some packing may be required at the front e...

Page 13: ...when Headrest is the lowest position Adjustable Headrest Harness shoulder straps Slackened Upper Anchorage Strap Adjuster for the Upper Anchorage Strap Adjuster Strap Harness Adjustment Button Car s Anchor fitting HOW TO USE HOW TO USE D Fit either harness tongue into the harness buckle followed by the other tongue until a click is heard Should the second tongue not insert press the red button and...

Page 14: ... Upper Anchorage Strap 2 to slacken as shown right In some vehicles loosening of the Upper Anchorage Strap may be difficult If so try pushing the restraint against the vehicle seat back or slightly lifting the restraint to release the tension C Disengage Attachment Clip from the Anchor Fitting The child restraint is now disconnected See page 34 for storage of the stabilising bar and the return to ...

Page 15: ...lly adjustable 6 point harness 5 Quick Release Buckle Red button 6 Harness Adjustment Button 7 Harness Adjustment Strap 8 Base shown in child use mode 9 Recline Latch front of seat 10 Shoulder Height Markers may be hidden behind headrest 11 Padded Cover for Child s comfort may vary in style 11 10 SPECIAL FEATURES FORWARD FACING 17 13 12 18 19 20 13 14 15 Front of Vehicle 12 Car s Anchor Fitting 13...

Page 16: ...y for correct fitment of the restraint In New Zealand contact the agent for the vehicle The upper anchorage strap must be attached to an anchorage point using an extension strap if necessary Do not use on any vehicle seat which faces sideways or rearwards Do not use the Insert Pad if fitted in Forward Facing Child Use If an airbag is fitted in the desired seating position where the child restraint...

Page 17: ...headrest is positioned correctly just above the child s shoulders Note This child restraint does not require the strap to be disconnected to adjust their height only the headrest needs to be moved to adjust the shoulder strap position 25mm Harness adjuster button Harness Shoulder slots Shoulder harness straps Harness tongues and buckle Lap strap slots Crotch strap slots Harness adjuster strap Lowe...

Page 18: ...f Lap Seat Belt Pull sash portion of seat belt to remove slack 1 F Position the restraint in forward facing mode and align restraint centrally within the chosen seating position Some vehicle seat fabrics particularly velours may be damaged by a child restraint used continuously We recommend the use of a full Messy Mat or thick towel to keep the vehicle seat in good condition G Fully lengthen seat ...

Page 19: ...eld in the storage band Attachment Clip Car s Anchor Fitting Pull Adjustment Strap to remove slack Storage Band Press Roll up excess strap tightly so the webbing is thick enough to be held in the storage band NOTE Seat belt extenders should not be used if the seat belt is not long enough to secure the child restraint If they are used then the buckle tongue must not enter the seat belt path FITTING...

Page 20: ... buckle followed by the other tongue until a click is heard Should the second tongue not insert press the red button and reinsert the tongues Ensure secure engagement by pulling the harness straps Click Tongue Buckle C D Remove all of the slack from the harness lap straps by pulling shoulder straps then pull the harness adjustment strap to adjust harness to a comfortable but firm fit Check that th...

Page 21: ...orage Strap 2 to lengthen Storage Band 1 2 TO REMOVE CHILD Press the red button on Harness Buckle and then both Harness tongues will be released Lift the shoulder straps from the child s shoulders the child can then get out CARE MAINTENANCE TO CLEAN HARNESS BUCKLE If sticky liquids such as baby formula fruit juice etc get inside your Harness Buckle it may become sluggish An indication of a sluggis...

Page 22: ...fluff Drying the Insert Pad will take additional time as the impact foam will absorb moisture Before washing re engage the hook and loop on the cover and Seat Pad to prevent the hook damaging the fabric The cover has been designed to protect your child when seated in the restraint Care should be taken if children either eat or drink while in the restraint as some food or drink products may cause d...

Page 23: ...then the sides then stretch the cover around the rim of the restraint Attach the elastic loops to the hooks on the restraint C Re fit the Seat Cover attachments D Reattach the hook and loop at each side feed the Crotch Buckle through slots in cover E If fitted with a Push Button Adjuster stretch cover over Push Button housing Pull the adjuster strap through the cover Ensure none of the harness str...

Page 24: ... prolonged storage Ensure contents are not crushed by car door when closing Crotch Pad If fitted CUP HOLDER IF SUPPLIED To fit the cup holder to the restraint insert the locating tabs through the pair of holes on either side of the restraint Slide the cup holder down until it locks into position To remove press the release trigger on the bottom of the cup holder then slide up and out of the holes ...

Page 25: ...baby and use the same seat belt for both of you In this position the baby or child could be crushed Children must be secured in appropriate restraints at all times when the car is in motion Children travelling unrestrained and standing up in the car are in danger of serious injury or death Traffic regulations in all states require children to be secured in child restraints or adult seat belts wher...

Page 26: ...se germs multiply rapidly in warm milk Consult the vehicle owner s handbook for location of anchorage fittings or anchorage points and the possible use of spacers Some vehicles may have an anchor fitting fitted by the vehicle manufacturer If anchorage points cannot be found refer to car manufacturer or local child restraint fitting station or traffic authority for optimum position of anchorage poi...

Page 27: ...S 20 Nm 14 75 ft lb Note Minimum of five full turns of anchor bolt is required before tightening force is applied IF THE CAR IS NOT FITTED WITH CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE POINTS For Sedans only Drill 9mm diameter hole in the parcel shelf on the centre line of the seating position as shown in Fig 3 Before drilling the hole check the underside for accessibility Install the anchor bolt as shown in Fig...

Page 28: ...t do not use the child restraint after a severe crash To assist you in making an accident insurance claim cut the following statement and include it with your claim All Safe n Sound child restraints are manufactured to Australian New Zealand Standards AS NZS1754 2010 which requires us to advise users of child restraints to Destroy the entire restraint if it has been in use in a severe crash even i...

Page 29: ...a severe crash is taken out of the market There is no method of determining if the restraint has been damaged in a severe crash so the restraint should be destroyed as the crash may reduce the child restraints ability to perform Since its inception in 2006 the Crash Exchange program has helped 100 s of families ensure that their children have new restraints and that the restraints are not sold sec...

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Page 31: ...tralia The Britax trademark is the property of Britax Excelsior Limited UK We reserve the right to alter this product without notice 1995 2011 Britax Childcare Pty Ltd This product is covered by Australian and overseas Patent applications Patents pending Part No 2200834 A 06 ...