Britax BABY SAFETY CAPSULE User manual

INFORMATION FOR BUYERS:
FOR BABIES UP TO 9KG AND 700MM IN LENGTH.
THIS CHILD RESTRAINT MUST BE INSTALLED SO THAT THE BABY
FACES REARWARD AT ALL TIMES.
IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT.
C h i l d r e s t r a i n t f o r v e h i c l e u s e .
For use with children up to 9kg.
R e a r w a r d Facing.
BABY SAFETY
CAPSULE
INFANT RESTRAINT
Infan R strai t
t en
INFANT RESTR AINT
Series number: 2030/A/2000 AND 2030/A/2004

F O R B A B Y U S E
Use the restraint exactly as shown in the instructions.
Fit the restraint firmly to the car seat and fit the harness firmly to the child.
A loose restraint or harness is dangerous.
Supervision of children is needed because they may be able to undo buckles & adjusters.
DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR.
Do not use seat belt extenders, even if the car seat belt is not long enough to secure the child restraint.
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.
Regularly check the restraint components, straps and other fitments for correct function and condition. Seek prompt
repair.
To ensure baby’s back is evenly supported do not put more than one nappy on the baby and
make sure the nappy is not thickly folded at the back.
DO NOT USE CHILD RESTRAINTS IN A SEATING POSITION WHERE AN AIRBAG IS FITTED. FOLLOW THE
CAR MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDATIONS.
The restraint should not be purchased or sold as a second hand item. It is recommended not to use child
restraints older than 10 years as the protection in an accident may be reduced.
The restraint is not intended to be a substitute baby cot or bed. It is designed to enable safe transportation
of children in motor vehicles.
Straps may be damaged by unsecured cargo in a collision. Secure or remove hazardous cargo before
using this strap.
THIS RESTRAINT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE IN A HATCH-BACK OR WAGON WHERE THE ANCHORAGE
STRAP MAY FALL INTO A SPLIT IN THE SEAT BACK.
Protect all webbing from abrasion and cutting by sharp corners and edges.
3.
WHO TO CONTACT
4.
3.
2.
TRAVELLING TIPS
19.
CHECKLIST
SPECIAL FEATURES
SUITABLE FOR USE
7.
8.
HOW TO CLEAN 17.
19.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE 18.
HOW TO INSTALL
HOW TO USE
9.
11.
8. 20.
IN CASE OF ACCIDENT
INDEX
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WARNINGS
INTRODUCTION
WARNINGS
HOW TO INSTALL
WARNINGS

CAREFULLY READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION. IN THE EVENT OF DOUBT
ABOUT THE METHOD OF INSTALLATION, CONSULT BRITAX CHILDCARE OR AGENT OR A
CHILD RESTRAINT FITTING STATION AUTHORIZED BY A RELEVANT TRANSPORT
AUTHORITY OR, IN NEW ZEALAND, THE AGENT FOR THE VEHICLE.
No child restraint can guarantee absolute protection from injury in every crash. However,
to ensure that your child gets all the protection designed into the restraint PLEASE READ
AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY and use only Safe-n-Sound recommended
parts and accessories.
CAUTION: NEVER USE ANY SEAT COVERS OR ACCESSORIES THAT CAUSE THE SHOULDER
HARNESS STRAPS TO WIDEN SIDEWAYS WHEN FITTED, AS THE HARNESS WILL NOT
RESTRAIN THE CHILD CORRECTLY.
Safe-n-Sound continues to provide care for your children when travelling in motor vehicles with a
range of child restraints suitable throughout their childhood.
INTRODUCTION
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Contact your Local Distributor.
INTERNATIONAL ENQUIRIES
For interstate and country enquiries, Service & Spare Parts (9:30am to 5:00pm E.S.T.) Phone: [phone]
Head office: 99 Derby Road Sunshine, Victoria 3020 Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
PO Box 100-247 Auckland 9 Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone] Phone toll free: 0800 688 822 (9.30am to 4.00pm)
Britax Childcare Pty. Ltd. A Britax International company. (Incorporated in Victoria) A.C.N 006 773 600 A.B.N 55 006 773 600.
Britax Childcare NZ Limited. A Britax International company.
NEW ZEALAND
AUSTRALIA
EASY SELECTOR GUIDE
Infant Restraint
Convertible
Child Car Seat
Forward-Facing
Child Car Seat
Convertible
Booster Seat
Child Booster Seats
and Booster Cushions
Child Harness
Birth 8kg 9kg 14kg 18kg 26kg 32kg
12kg
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**
Refer to Catalogue.
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HOW TO INSTALL
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IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTE:
In some vehicles the anchor fitting 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 correct
method.
Front of
vehicle
Anchor Point
If anchor point is less than 80 mm
from seat, install in this position.
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.
Vehicle Parcel Shelf
Vehicle Floor
Vehicle Vertical Mount High
Low
Vehicle Ceiling
WARNINGS
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 THE MOTOR CAR. ONLY
USE A 5/16 UNC GRADE 5 BOLT. IF THE BOLT IS NOT THE CORRECT LENGTH THE CAR
MANUFACTURER’S HAND BOOK CAN PROVIDE ADVICE ON THE CORRECT LENGTH BOLT.
This restraint must be used in conjunction with a lap or lap-sash seat belt.
Do not alter or modify this restraint, use only recommended parts and accessories.
Protect all webbing from abrasion and cutting by sharp corners and edges.
Caution: Do not overtighten anchor bolt. Overtightening may fracture or break bolt.
Maximum torque is 20 N.m. (14.75 ft.lb.) Note: Minimum of five full turns of anchor bolt is
required before tightening force is applied. Do not overtighten.
Consult the vehicle owner's handbook for location of 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 point and the use of spacers.

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HOW TO INSTALL
ANCHOR FITTING:
If the car is fitted with child restraint anchorage point...
Locate the anchorage point behind the rear seating position
to be used. Consult the car owners handbook for the
location of the anchorage points.The anchorage point should
be directly behind and central to the restraint. Remove
thread plug from the parcel shelf, floor/roof, etc. and install
anchor bolt and fitting as shown right, ensuring correct
direction of anchor fitting as previously illustrated. The
spacers provided may need to be used for vehicles with
recessed anchorage points.
CAUTION: DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE ATTACHMENT BOLT
MAXIMUM TORQUE 20 N.m.
Anchor bolt
Lock washer
Anchor fitting
Spacers (if required)
Trim
Metal
panel
Securing nut Lock washer
Anchor bolt
Anchor fitting
Spacers (if required)
Reinforcing washer
Trim
Metal
panel
Centre line of
seating position
200 mm
min.
Drill 9 mm
diameter hole.
Do not drill
through fuel
lines, fuel tanks,
electrical wiring
or radio speakers.
If the car is not fitted with child restraint anchorage points...
For Sedans only - Drill 9mm diameter hole in the parcel shelf on the
centreline of the seating position as shown right.
Before drilling the hole, check the underside
for accessibility.
Install the anchor bolt as shown below right
ensuring the correct direction as shown on
page 4. Make sure to use the reinforcing
washer and lock washer on the underside
of the panel.
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 anchorage point, and for
the correct attachment bolt length and use of
spacers. In New Zealand, consult the agent for the vehicle.
WARNING: Child restraints must not be attached to
unsound metal or to wood, or synthetic structures.
When drilling 9 mm 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 above. It
must not be hooked onto any other object.
Note to Queensland purchasers: The installation of
anchorage points must be approved by authorised officers
appointed by Queensland Transport. Authorised officers
can be sourced from all Queensland Transport Customer
Service and Queensland Ambulance Service Centres.
Front of vehicle
Front of vehicle

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CORRECT ENGAGEMENT OF
ATTACHMENT CLIP TO ANCHOR
FITTING WHEN THE ATTACHMENT
CLIP COVER IS USED.
HOW TO INSTALL
IMPORTANT WARNING: 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 RESTRAINT. THIS IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT IN VEHICLES SUCH AS
STATION WAGONS, VANS, HATCH BACKS OR VEHICLES WITHOUT A FIXED PARCEL SHELF,
SINCE THE ANCHOR POINT IS USUALLY NOT VISIBLE.
The restraint strap & Attachment Clip may be damaged or disconnected by unsecured vehicle
contents. To ensure a secure engagement, before each use of the restraint follow this procedure:
Secure or remove any vehicle contents.
Tighten the Upper Anchorage Strap and ensure that strap is not twisted.
Make sure the Attachment Clip is correctly engaged.
The following diagram shows correct method of engaging Attachment Clip to Anchor Fitting.
A.
B.
C.
UPPER ANCHORAGE STRAP
VEHICLE INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES
(Available from retailers of Safe-n-Sound products)
CORRECT
Note: Fittings have been enlarged and straps have been
lengthened/shortened to improve clarity of the diagram.
Front of vehicle
EXTRA ANCHOR KITS: are available if using the restraint in additional vehicles.
Re-order numbers: 0038.
EXTENSION STRAPS: may be required for vehicles without a fixed parcel shelf.
Re-order numbers: 0035 (length 300 mm) 0036 (length 600 mm)
GATED 3-BAR SLIDE: for installation where the seat belt configuration does not
firmly hold the child restraint.
Reorder number: 0215.

SPECIAL FEATURES
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To be used only in a rearward facing position for a child weighing up to 9 kg and with a
length of up to 700mm.
HOW IT WORKS
Why can't you see your baby while travelling? Because having their back to you inside the Baby
Safety Capsule is the safest way for your baby to travel in a motor vehicle.
During an accident, the Baby Safety Capsule wants to continue moving forward. The accident
sensitive latch disengages during an accident allowing the bassinet to turn about the pivot. With the
bassinet turned the impact forces are more uniformly distributed over the whole of the baby's torso
and head. The turning bassinet contacts and depresses the energy absorbing bubble, therefore
allowing the bassinet to come to rest smoothly without a sudden jolt.
During
& after
accident
Before
accident
Pivot
Accident
sensitive latch
Energy
absorbing
bubble
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
Anchor Fitting.
Attachment Clip & Cover.
Adjustable upper anchorage strap.
Adjuster.
Upper restraint strap bracket.
Upper restraint strap.
Press Catch.
Harness.
Bassinet.
Liner.
Seat belt.
Plastic Hook.
Base.
Boss cap.
Harness Adjuster.
Harness Adjustment Strap.
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1
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2
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3
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Front of vehicle

SUITABLE FOR USE
5 48 mm
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WARNINGS
The Baby Safety Capsule should not contact the back
of the front seat as the base may become distorted.
Do not allow the front seat to alter the installed
position of the restraint.
THIS TETHER STRAP MUST ALWAYS BE FITTED WHEN THE CHILD RESTRAINT IS USED IN A VEHICLE.
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. 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.
When using the restraint in the front seat, do not use the rear seat. The upper anchorage strap will need to
pass the rear seating position to attach to an anchorage point.
Do not use on any vehicle seat which faces sideways or rearwards.
DO NOT USE CHILD RESTRAINTS IN A SEATING POSITION WHERE AN AIR BAG IS FITTED. FOLLOW THE
CAR MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDATIONS.
5
54 mm
To be used only in a rearward-facing
position for a child weighing up to 9kg
and with a length of up to 700 mm.
The purchaser should check the measurements between
the front of the seat back of the rear seat and all front
seats in the car in which the child restraint is intended to
be used, to ensure that the space is sufficient.
In certain vehicles, where the rear seat is too small, the only position possible for the restraint is
the front seat adjusted as rearward as possible.
TO BE USED WITH A LAP-SASH OR LAP ONLY
SEAT BELT IN THE FRONT OR BACK OF MOST
CARS WITH FORWARD-FACING SEATS.
Up to 9 kg maximum

HOW TO INSTALL
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INSTALLING UPPER ANCHORAGE STRAP
Connect the Upper Anchorage Strap
Attachment Clip, at the opposite end
of the Adjuster, to the Anchor Fitting.
INSTALLING BASE INTO VEHICLE
A.
B.
Place the base into the vehicle at the selected seating position with the "PRESS" catch end
against the seat as shown below. Extend the seat belt to maximum length. For lap-sash seat
belt, position the tongue in the middle of the fully extended belt.
Feed the seat belt tongue through the slot
on the side of the base closest to the seat
belt anchorage.
C. Grasp the seat belt tongue from inside
the base, pull through the base and pass
up through the slot on the other side.
REMOVING BASSINET FROM BASE
A. Fold the handles up and grasp with
one hand. With the other hand
press the catch marked "press".
B. With the catch still depressed raise the bassinet
past the catch while sliding the bassinet towards
the catch end of the base. When the bassinet
bosses disengage the base the bassinet is free to
be removed.
Anchor
fitting
Attachment
Clip & Cover

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D. Reach down through the slot, grasp the
seat belt tongue and pull right through.
E. Engage the seat belt tongue to the
buckle. Adjust the seat belt to hold the
base firmly against the seat back.
Pull sash
portion of seat
belt to remove
slack.
HOW TO INSTALL
Engage
ANGULAR ADJUSTMENT OF CAPSULE
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)
Do not remove all of the rearward slope by
over packing. Always leave a rearward slope
angle of approximately 10 degrees.
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