Britax safe-n-sound BS0072E-020133, Instructions For Installation & Use

Page 1: ...n Use Series No BS0072E i20133 Series No BS0072E 020133 If you have purchased an ISOFIX compatible version then ISOFIX compatible straps are fitted to the seat REARWARD FACING Birth to 2 3 years appro...

Page 2: ...2 Instructions for Installation Use Push 1 Pull 2 SEATBELT QUICK SETUP REARWARD FACING Attach Pull Push button Fully Lengthen top tether Push down and tighten...

Page 3: ...3 Instructions for Installation Use SEATBELT QUICK SETUP REARWARD FACING Harness Straps not below green zone Pull Fit firmly to the child Remove slack Pull to remove slack Store strap No twists...

Page 4: ...4 Instructions for Installation Use ISOFLEX QUICK SETUP REARWARD FACING Push button and lengthen Attach Attach Pull Push button Fully Lengthen top tether Push down Pull to tighten...

Page 5: ...nstructions for Installation Use ISOFLEX QUICK SETUP REARWARD FACING Harness Straps not below green zone Pull Fit firmly to the child Remove slack Pull to remove slack Store strap No twists Push 1 Pul...

Page 6: ...Use SEATBELT QUICK SETUP FORWARD FACING Attach Store strap Push button Pull Pull Remove slack Ensure lap belt is under hook Lengthen top tether Push down Pull to remove slack Pull out to unlock Rotat...

Page 7: ...7 Instructions for Installation Use SEATBELT QUICK SETUP FORWARD FACING Harness Straps not below green zone Shoulder Level 25mm max Pull Fit firmly to the child Remove slack...

Page 8: ...stallation Use ISOFLEX QUICK SETUP FORWARD FACING Attach Store strap Push button Pull Pull Remove slack Lengthen top tether Pull out to unlock Push down Pull to remove slack Push button and lengthen R...

Page 9: ...9 Instructions for Installation Use ISOFLEX QUICK SETUP FORWARD FACING Harness Straps not below green zone Shoulder Level 25mm max Pull Fit firmly to the child Remove slack Pull 2 Push 1...

Page 10: ...proximately 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...

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Page 14: ...that your child gets all the protection designed into the restraint PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY and use only Britax Safe n Sound recommended parts and accessories If in doubt abo...

Page 15: ...r Seatbelt will be used to secure the restraint installation The ISOFLEX connectors will need to be deployed from their storage location prior to adjusting the seat recline angle to rearward facing mo...

Page 16: ...HOW TO INSTALL PREPARATION HOW TO INSTALL USING SEATBELT HOW TO INSTALL USING ISOFLEX CONNECTORS HOW TO USE HOW TO REMOVE 24 27 28 29 35 42 49 IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND WARNINGS SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKE...

Page 17: ...VELLING TIPS IN CASE OF ACCIDENT WARRANTY 77 82 85 89 91 92 74 52 55 56 58 62 66 71 FEATURES FORWARD FACING SUITABLE FOR USE HOW TO SETUP HOW TO INSTALL USING SEATBELT HOW TO INSTALL USING ISOFLEX CON...

Page 18: ...the restraint if it has been in a severe crash even if no damage is visible See page 77 DO NOT USE THIS RESTRAINT WITHOUT THE COVER Always secure the loose end of the top tether strap Do not use the...

Page 19: ...g and seek repair by Britax IF AN AIRBAG IS FITTED IN THE SEATING POSITION WHERE THE CHILD RESTRAINT IS TO BE FITTED FOLLOW THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS Protect all webbing from...

Page 20: ...mfortably or until the shoulders reach marker B At least 12 months of age This child restraint is unsuitable for an occupant whose shoulders are above the upper height marker The child needs to be mov...

Page 21: ...ntil the middle shoulder height marker is reached or Change the mode to forward facing until the upper shoulder height marker is reached approx 2 to 3 years Britax recommends that you keep your child...

Page 22: ...ing mode is suitable for shoulders below the Lower Height Marker A While below marker B remain rearward facing Convert to forward facing when shoulder height Marker B is reached Marker C Marker C Mark...

Page 23: ...arness suitable for children approximately 6 months to 8 years old A convertible booster seat with in built harness until approximately 4 years old and then as a booster seat with vehicle lap sash sea...

Page 24: ...ckle Red button 5 Stabilising Bar for Rearward Facing 6 Padded Insert if supplied 7 Crotch Pad if supplied 8 Headrest Adjuster Lever 9 Harness Tongue Holders 10 Shoulder Height Markers 11 Slots for Ha...

Page 25: ...ERSION Front of Vehicle 14 Vehicle Anchor Fitting 15 Vehicle lap sash seatbelt 16 Blue REARWARD FACING BELT PATH label 17 Top Tether Storage Pocket 18 Top Tether Adjuster 19 Top Tether Adjustment Stra...

Page 26: ...Adjuster Button 24 ISOFLEX Strap Adjuster 25 ISOFLEX Connector Release Button 26 ISOFLEX Connector 27 Vehicles ISOFIX low anchorage 28 ISOFLEX storage location 29 Tension Indicator Green when activate...

Page 27: ...ly attached to the vehicle anchorage DO NOT USE A REAR FACING CHILD RESTRAINT WHERE AN AIRBAG IS FITTED IN FRONT OF THE SEATING POSITION If an airbag is fitted in the desired seating position where th...

Page 28: ...RT TO REARWARD FACING MODE PREPARING FOR INSTALLING INTO VEHICLE REARWARD FACING The restraint is normally packaged in the fully upright forward facing mode If you need to use it rearward facing you m...

Page 29: ...child restraint used continuously We recommend the use of a seat protector or thick towel to keep the vehicle seat in good condition B Undo the buckle and place buckle tongues in the Buckle Tongue Ho...

Page 30: ...tbelt is dangerous HOW TO INSTALL USING SEATBELT NOTE Seatbelt buckle and tongue must not rest between restraint cover and restraint If seatbelt buckle is adjustable adjust buckle as low as possible a...

Page 31: ...e seat J Remove the slack from the adjustable top tether strap by pulling adjustment strap With the baby in harness remove all slack in the top tether strap Roll up excess strap and store in the pocke...

Page 32: ...usted with the baby Top tether strap slack during harness fitting Pull sash portion of seatbelt to remove slack DO NOT USE RESTRAINT IN REARWARD FACING MODE WITHOUT STABILISING BAR FULLY EXTENDED THE...

Page 33: ...an accident therefore make sure that the attachment clip is not positioned in front of the vehicle seat Use a shorter extension strap or no extension strap Attachment Clip Extension Strap Attachment C...

Page 34: ...the seat and the underside of the base Packing can be a firmly rolled up towel If the car s seat is flat then some packing may be required at the front edge of the base to achieve the recline angle Do...

Page 35: ...owners manual INSTALLING THE RESTRAINT INTO THE CAR USING ISOFLEX CONNECTORS IF SUPPLIED TO THE CHILD RESTRAINT To prevent damage to vehicle seat it may be necessary to remove or open a trim covering...

Page 36: ...the vehicle seat back as shown F The stabilising bar need not be in contact with the vehicle seat back but must be in position and latched Engage the ISOFLEX connectors onto each ISOFIX lower anchora...

Page 37: ...and only those loads imposed by a correctly fitted child restraint G Push downwards on the seat to compress the restraint into the vehicle seat Whilst pushing pull on each adjuster strap to remove all...

Page 38: ...to the seat K Remove the slack from the adjustable top tether strap by pulling adjustment strap With the baby in harness remove all slack in the top tether strap Roll up excess strap and store in the...

Page 39: ...tighten Final adjustment is with the baby in the seat ISOFIX Compatible version shown DO NOT USE RESTRAINT IN REARWARD FACING MODE WITHOUT STABILISING BAR FULLY DEPLOYED AND LOCKED THE TOP TETHER STRA...

Page 40: ...installation It is normal to have some sideways movement of the restraint if the headrest is pushed sideways A firmer fit can be achieved by applying more force to the ISOFLEX adjuster strap If the t...

Page 41: ...d by placing a firm packing between the seat and the underside of the base Packing can be a firmly rolled up towel Do not remove all of the installation angle by over packing Always leave an angle of...

Page 42: ...orward Facing section from page 51 mode However it is preferable to remain rear facing for longer Forward facing must be used when the child s shoulders reach the middle shoulder height marker HOW TO...

Page 43: ...he shoulder straps must be in the slots which are nearest to the child s shoulders but not lower than the child s shoulders Metal Strap Connector Metal Strap Connector Shoulder straps must be threaded...

Page 44: ...cessory with slots ensure the straps are threaded through these before inserting the strap in the slots in the backrest F Reconnect the strap to the metal strap connector Metal Strap Connector IMPORTA...

Page 45: ...e E Place baby into child restraint lying on its back so that the buckle is between the baby s legs Ensure that baby s arms and legs are free Make sure baby is dressed to allow the Harness Buckle to b...

Page 46: ...fully engaged when both tongues are inserted and a click is heard Tongue Buckle G Ensure slack is removed from harness lap strap by pulling shoulder straps then pull harness adjustment strap to adjus...

Page 47: ...that nothing is obstructing harness straps and that child s arms and legs are free with the straps in the correct location see previous page Do not use the restraint if straps do not tighten and conta...

Page 48: ...remove slack as shown Ensure the strap is not so tight as to lift the seat or deform the headrest Only remove the slack I Always roll up excess strap and place in the pocket provided attached to the c...

Page 49: ...e the seat refer to page 50 for ISOFLEX installation or page 49 for seatbelt installation REMOVE RESTRAINT FROM VEHICLE FITTED WITH SEATBELT AND TOP TETHER A Disengage the vehicle seatbelt buckle Remo...

Page 50: ...t from the restraint belt paths Allow seatbelt to feed back into seatbelt retractor Pull out to unlock Rotate stabilising bar HOW TO REMOVE DISCONNECT TOP TETHER AND ISOFLEX CONNECTORS To store the IS...

Page 51: ...strap in the storage pocket provided on the cover E Disengage the attachment clip from upper anchorage fitting The child restraint is now disconnected Store loose strap in the storage pocket provided...

Page 52: ...if supplied 4 Harness Tongues and Buckle Red button 5 Harness Adjustment Strap 6 Harness Adjuster 7 Crotch Pad if supplied 8 Headrest Adjuster Lever 9 Harness Tongues Holders 10 Shoulder Height Marke...

Page 53: ...ellow FORWARD FACING BELT PATH labels 13 Vehicle Lap sash seatbelt 14 Car s Upper Anchorage Fitting 15 Attachment Clip 16 Top Tether Strap Adjuster 17 Top Tether Strap shown with loose end stored in p...

Page 54: ...rage Location 20 ISOFLEX Connector Release Button 21 ISOFLEX Connector 22 Vehicles ISOFIX low anchorage 23 ISOFLEX Strap Adjuster 24 ISOFLEX Strap Adjuster Button 25 ISOFLEX Strap 26 Top Tether ISOFIX...

Page 55: ...ild is 4 years of age Check your Regional Road Rules for exemptions DO NOT USE RESTRAINT IN FORWARD FACING MODE WITH THE REAR FACING MODE STABILISING BAR DEPLOYED Do not use the restraint without the...

Page 56: ...the padded insert if supplied as this is no longer required C Pull the stabilising bar upward and away from the seat to unlock and rotate HOW TO SETUP DO NOT USE RESTRAINT IN FORWARD FACING POSITION W...

Page 57: ...ar around so that it is in position at the bottom rear of the seat Either recline or upright position may be set by locking into the forward or rearward slot B Refer to illustration for slot locations...

Page 58: ...fabrics particularly velours may be damaged by a child restraint used continuously We recommend the use of a seat protector or thick towel to keep the vehicle seat in good condition C Fully lengthen...

Page 59: ...h NOTE Seatbelt extenders should not be used if the seatbelt is long enough to secure the child restraint If they are used the buckle must not enter the forward facing belt path Always remove slack fr...

Page 60: ...AMAGED BY UNSECURED CARGO IN A COLLISION SECURE OR REMOVE HAZARDOUS CARGO BEFORE USING THIS CHILD RESTRAINT Always secure the loose end of the top tether strap to prevent it hanging out of the car or...

Page 61: ...ACING BELT PATH as shown in yellow Car s Upper Anchorage Fitting Attachment Clip Top tether strap Pull to remove slack then store the strap as shown Top Tether Adjustment Strap Front of Vehicle Top te...

Page 62: ...If you cannot locate the ISOFIX bars check your vehicle owners manual ISOFIX low anchors in the vehicle rear seat The location may be identified by one of the following symbols Storage Pin B With the...

Page 63: ...ll slack and tighten the ISOFLEX strap Repeat for the other adjuster strap H Each tension indicators must show green indicating minimum tension has been applied Always remove slack from ISOFLEX Straps...

Page 64: ...R USE 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 is firmly restraining the restraint on the vehicle seat ALWAYS A...

Page 65: ...f 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 Car s Upper Anchorage Fi...

Page 66: ...ing mode move the headrest so that the bottom slots in the headrest line up with the top of the child s shoulders If the headrest slots do not align to a shell slot move the headrest up to the next se...

Page 67: ...esired position see page 66 Remove the accessories if fitted when adjusting the straps If your child has reached the upper shoulder height marker then refer to page 21 for next type of restraint The s...

Page 68: ...int body If using an accessory with slots ensure the straps are threaded through these before inserting the strap in the slots in the backrest F Reconnect the strap to the metal strap connector Metal...

Page 69: ...in the restraint and feed each arm through shoulder straps Place harness buckle between child s legs Pull Straps HOW TO USE Buckle tongue holder on both sides of the seat Push tongue inwards to engage...

Page 70: ...orised service agent for repair Store instruction manual in pocket provided and tuck pocket under trim cover Pull Harness Lap Straps Shoulder Straps Crotch Straps Pull to remove slack from harness lap...

Page 71: ...her strap 2 to slacken as shown In some vehicles loosening of the top tether strap may be difficult If so try pushing the restraint against the vehicle seat back or slightly lifting the restraint to r...

Page 72: ...htened D Remove the excess tether strap from pocket and fully press top tether adjuster button 1 while pulling top tether strap 2 to slacken as shown In some vehicles loosening of the top tether strap...

Page 73: ...73 Instructions for Installation Use NOTES...

Page 74: ...HTS HOW TO INSTALL USING AIRCRAFT LAP BELT The child restraint must be used in accordance with the aircraft procedures and any directions from the aircraft operator pilot or crew Inform the aircraft o...

Page 75: ...emove all slack from the seatbelt E Place child in the seat fit the harness engage buckle and remove the slack in the harness AIRCRAFT SEATBELT PATH marked in green Aircraft seatbelt Ensure seatbelt i...

Page 76: ...76 Instructions for Installation Use Aircraft label is located on the back of the restraint and demonstrates suitability for use on an aircraft HOW TO INSTALL IN AN AIRCRAFT...

Page 77: ...le if it is sluggish to engage See next page If any part of these parts show signs of deterioration is cracked or broken seek repair immediately contact Britax Customer Service 1300 303 330 CLEANING C...

Page 78: ...To restore the harness buckle to good working order it needs to be cleaned as follows A Remove the harness buckle from the restraint From the underside of the restraint pull each crotch strap 3 bar sl...

Page 79: ...absorb moisture Before washing re engage any hook and loop on the cover and padded insert to prevent fabric damage The cover has been designed to protect your child when seated in the restraint Care...

Page 80: ...raps out of the shoulder strap slots in the headrest Remove any accessories such as padded insert shoulder pads and crotch pad if supplied C To remove headrest cover unclip any press studs fitted to t...

Page 81: ...press studs are re attached to headrest cover 7 Refit the harness strap by feeding through the appropriate shoulder strap slots You MUST thread the shoulder strap over the cross bar and then re attac...

Page 82: ...face washer toy etc CAUTION If using a pocket to store filled bottles please ensure contents are not contaminated due to prolonged storage Ensure contents are not crushed by car door when closing ACC...

Page 83: ...items DO NOT overload the pocket with heavy bulky items as this may damage the pocket or cause passengers to trip over them Pocket if featured Short Seat Protector If supplied NOTE Some seat protector...

Page 84: ...cup holder into position then re fit cover Ensure the cup holder and its contents cannot be crushed by the car door Remove or reposition the cup holder to the opposite side as required NOTE Only use...

Page 85: ...ALLATION NOTE In some vehicles the upper anchorage point in the rear vertical panel can only be installed in one way Please refer to vehicle owner s handbook or a child restraint fitting station for c...

Page 86: ...area is an upper anchorage point showing the correct way to install the fitting Ensure the upper anchorage point is aligned as illustrated unless stated otherwise in the vehicle owner s handbook Measu...

Page 87: ...derside for accessibility Install the attachment bolt 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 vehi...

Page 88: ...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 ABOV...

Page 89: ...ss on babies young 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 stati...

Page 90: ...rash 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 cons...

Page 91: ...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 s...

Page 92: ...03168 B Series No BS0072E i20133 and Series No BS0072E 020133 Scan QR code for features how to use and installation WARRANTY Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian...