User manual BRITAX COMPAQ

[. . . ] Series number: 25/C/2004 & 25/D/2004 Convertible Child restraint for vehicle use. Rearward Facing For use with children up to 12kg. Forward Facing. For use with children from 8kg up to 18kg. INFORMATION FOR BUYERS: FOR USE WITH CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO 18 KG. IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT. Instructions for Installation & Use COMPAQTM & COMPAQTM DELUXE INDEX FOR TODDLER AND CHILD USE WHO TO CONTACT 2. HOW TO USE CROTCH STRAP POSITION (13) CROTCH STRAP POSITION (21) FOR BABY AND CHILD USE 22. IN CASE OF ACCIDENT CARE & MAINTENANCE ACCESSORIES & FEATURES 24. [. . . ] Recline foot in child position. Forward Facing (8kg up to 18kg) 15 SUITABLE FOR USE TO BE USED WITH A LAP-SASH OR LAP ONLY SEAT BELT IN THE FRONT OR BACK OF MOST CARS WITH FORWARD-FACING SEATS. To be used only in a forward facing position for a child weighing from 8 kg to 18 kg. 8 kg min. 18 kg max. WARNINGS DO NOT USE RESTRAINT IN FORWARDFACING POSITION WITH THE STABILISING BAR PULLED OUT. Do not use the restraint without the Upper Anchorage Strap correctly attached. If your vehicle is not fitted with an anchor point, please contact a Safety Restraint Fitting Station authorised by the relevant State Government Body for correct fitment of the restraint. The upper anchorage strap must be attached to an anchorage point using an extension strap if necessary. The upper anchorage strap will need to pass the rear seating position to attach to an anchorage point. DO NOT USE A CHILD RESTRAINT IN A SEATING POSITION WHERE AN AIRBAG IS FITTED. FOLLOW CAR MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS. 16 Forward Facing (8kg up to 18kg) HOW TO SETUP ADJUSTING SHOULDER HARNESS STRAPS HEIGHT FOR CHILD USE FORWARD-FACING Correct fitment of the harness is very important as it restrains the child in the restraint. The harness must fit firmly around the upper torso of the child and be positioned so as to leave the child's arms and legs free. The shoulder straps must be in the slots which are nearest to 1 the child's shoulders, but not more than 25mm FOR CHILD 2 below the child's shoulders. If the harness 8kg to 18kg FOR BABY straps are more than 25 mm below the level of up to 12kg 3 the child's shoulders then the child is too large for the restraint and the restraint should not 44 be used. 5 6 6 7 7 The shoulder straps must be in Bar the slots which are nearest to the child's shoulders, but not more than 25mm below the child's shoulders. 25mm Front of vehicle 1. Child crotch strap slots (outer). STEPS IN CHANGING SHOULDER STRAP SLOTS Remove the restraint from vehicle as instructed on page 6. At the rear of the restraint, remove one of the harness shoulder straps from metal Strap Connector by slipping strap through open slot. Insert shoulder strap through restraint slot which will position shoulder strap level with or above the child's shoulder and then under the metal bar. Ensure that the Strap Connector shoulder strap passes through matching slots in cover and restraint body. Ensure the shoulder strap is threaded through the slot, then under the bar at the rear of the restraint before connecting to the metal strap connector. At rear of restraint, ensuring that there are no twists in the shoulder straps. It is better to change one strap at a time so that the other strap will be a guide for re-assembly. WARNING: Do not use the restraint with harness shoulder straps set at different heights or fed through mis-matching slots. Ensure harness straps are not twisted and that all straps are secure by pulling each harness strap. Forward Facing (8kg up to 18kg) 17 HOW TO INSTALL INSTALLING INTO VEHICLE (UPRIGHT OR RECLINED) DO NOT USE RESTRAINT IN FORWARD-FACING MODE WITH THE STABILISING BAR PULLED OUT. (FORWARD FACING) A. If the Stabilising Bar is extended unhook Hook and Loop attachments and push trim away from restraint. B. [. . . ] Be on guard against carbon monoxide poisoning which can occur through only a slight leak in the exhaust system while travelling in a closed car. Never leave babies or toddlers in a stationary car in the sun because of the risk of heat exhaustion. Ensure babies and toddlers are adequately shaded from direct sunlight through side or rear windows. that could become missiles during an accident and cause injury to any occupant. CLOTHING/BATHING Take several changes of clothing and bibs for possible car sickness. [. . . ]