Britax MAXI RIDER User manual

Instructions for
Installation & Use
MAXI RIDER™
Series number:
8000/A/2004
INFORMATION FOR BUYERS:
FOR CHILDREN FROM 8kg TO 26 KG.
CHECK THAT THIS CHILD RESTRAINT WILL FIT IN
YOUR CAR.
IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE
PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT.
Convertible
Booster Seat
for vehicle use.
Install with lap or lap-sash
seat belt and upper
anchorage strap for children
8kg to 18kg with the inbuilt
harness straps.
Forward Facing
Use as a booster seat with only a
lap-sash seat belt for children 14kg
to 26kg.
(Also suitable for use with
Safe-n-Sound Protecta™
Child Safety Harness
Series 120)
Forward Facing.

INDEX
WHO TO CONTACT
WHO TO CONTACT INTRODUCTION
PRE- INSTALLATION
GENERAL WARNINGS 4.
2. 3.
3.
F O R T O D D L E R A N D C H I L D U S E
HOW TO SET-UP
HOW TO INSTALL
SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURES
SUITABLE FOR USE SUITABLE FOR USE
WARNINGS WARNINGS
8.
16.
17.
18.
21.
9. 17.
9.
F O R T O D D L E R U S E F O R C H I L D U S E
HOW TO SET-UP 11.
HOW TO CLEAN ACCESSORIES & FEATURES
28. 30.
CARE & MAINTENANCE IN CASE OF ACCIDENT
29. 32.
F O R T O D D L E R A N D C H I L D U S E
HOW TO INSTALL
HOW TO USE 12.
15. USING WITH CHILD HARNESS 23.
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.
*
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.
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
For Toddler & Child Use.
2

INTRODUCTION
THE MAXI RIDER™ IS SUITABLE FOR TODDLERS AND OLDER CHILDREN AS A
CONVERTIBLE BOOSTER SEAT. THIS CHILD RESTRAINT IS FITTED WITH OUR
EXCLUSIVE VERSA-TETHER™ CATCH THATALLOWS IT TO USE THE SAFE-N-
SOUND PROTECTA™ CHILD SAFETY HARNESS IN BOOSTER SEAT MODE FOR
OLDER CHILDREN.
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 (Britax) recommended parts and accessories.
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.
DO NOTUSETHIS BOOSTER SEAT IF THE CHILD’S EYE LEVELISABOVE THETOPOFTHE
BOOSTER SEATBACK WHEN THE CHILD IS SEATED.
DO NOTUSETHIS RESTRAINTIFTHE CHILD'S EYE LEVELISABOVETHE TOPOF THE CAR
SEAT BACK OR HEADRESTWHENTHE CHILD IS SEATED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT.
THIS RESTRAINT MUST BEATTACHED TOACHILD RESTRAINTANCHORAGE POINT IN THE
CAR. REFER TO CAR OWNER’S HANDBOOK FOR LOCATION OFANCHORAGE POINTS.
REFER TOACHILD RESTRAINTFITTING STATION IF NOANCHORAGE POINTSARE IN THE
MOTOR CAR.
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.
Do not use seat belt extenders, even if the car seat belt is not long enough to secure the child
restraint.
Supervision of children is needed because they may be able to undo buckles and adjusters.
Use the restraint exactly as shown in the instructions.
DO NOTLEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED INTHE CAR.
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 NOTUSETHIS RESTRAINTWITHOUTTHE COVER.
Regularly check the restraint components, straps and other fitments for correct function and
condition. Seek prompt repair.
DO NOTUSE CHILD RESTRAINTS INASEATING POSITION WHEREANAIRBAG IS FITTED.
FOLLOW THE CAR MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDATIONS.
Straps may be damaged by unsecured cargo in a collision. Secure or remove hazardous cargo
before using this restraint. HATCH-BACK OR WAGON: Do not use the child restraint where this
strap may fall into a split in the seat back.
Protect all webbing from abrasion and cutting by sharp corners and edges.
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.
GENERAL WARNINGSALSO SEE WARNINGS ON PAGES 8 AND 16.
3
For Toddler & Child Use

PRE-INSTALLATION
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.
Consult the vehicle owner's handbook for location of anchor 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
point and the use of spacers.
IMPORTANT WARNING: THE ATTACHMENT CLIP COVER MUSTALWAYS BE USED AS
IT PREVENTS THE RISK OF INCORRECT FITMENT OF THEATTACHMENT CLIP TO
THE ANCHOR FITTING. ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE ATTACHMENT CLIP IS
CORRECTLY ENGAGED TO THEANCHOR FITTING AND NOT HOOKED OR FITTED TO ANY
OTHER OBJECT BEFORE EACH USE OF THE RESTRAINT. THIS IS ESPECIALLY
IMPORTANT IN VEHICLES SUCHAS STATION WAGONS, VANS, HATCH BACKS OR
VEHICLES WITHOUTA FIXED PARCEL SHELF, SINCE THE ANCHOR POINT IS USUALLY
NOT VISIBLE.
UPPER ANCHORAGE STRAP
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.
CORRECT
ENGAGEMENT OF
ATTACHMENT CLIP TO
ANCHOR FITTING.
Adjustable upper
anchorage strap.
Extension Strap distance to be measured:
Length 300mm -
(Use Safe-n-Sound part 0035 or equivalent).
Length 600mm -
(Use Safe-n-Sound part 0036 or equivalent).
Available from all major child restraint retailers.
Front of
vehicle
For Child UseToddler &
4

PRE-INSTALLATION
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
WARNING: CHILD RESTRAINTS MUST NOT BE ATTACHED TO UNSOUND
METAL OR TO WOOD, OR SYNTHETIC STRUCTURES. WHEN DRILLING 9 MM
HOLE DO NOT DRILLTHROUGH FUEL LINES, FUEL TANKS, ELECTRICAL
WIRING, OR RADIO SPEAKERS. WEBBING STRAPS MUST BE PROTECTED FROM
SHARP CORNERSAND EDGES. THE ANCHOR FITTING MUST BE USED ONLYAS
DESCRIBED ABOVE. IT MUST NOT BE HOOKED ONTO ANY OTHER OBJECT.
Front of vehicle
ANCHOR FITTING:
ONLY USEA 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.
5
For Toddler & Child Use

PRE-INSTALLATION
TO REMOVE RESTRAINT FROM VEHICLE
A.
B.
C.
Disengage seat belt tongue from buckle and
remove from restraint.
Fully press Upper Anchorage Strap Adjuster
Button (A) while pulling Upper Anchorage Strap
(B) 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.
Disengage Attachment Clip from Anchor Fitting.
The child restraint is now disconnected.
Pull Adjustment
Strap to
remove slack.
Storage
Strap
Fully press Adjuster Button (A)
while pulling Upper Anchorage
Strap (B) to lengthen.
AB
INSTALLATION AND USE OF RESTRAINT
For Toddler Use Pages 7-14.
For Child Use Pages 15-26.
For Child UseToddler &
6

7
Forward Facing (8 kg to 18 kg)
To be used only in a forward-facing position for a child weighing from 8 kg to 18 kg.
SPECIAL FEATURES-TODDLER RESTRAINT FOR
TODDLER
USE
Lower 3 rows of Shoulder
slots (for integral harness
height adjustment.
Fully adjustable
6 point harness.
Recline Foot in
upright installation
Quick release
Harness Buckle.
(Red button)
Front of vehicle
Harness
Buckle
Harness
Tongues
Attachment
Clip & Cover
Anchor
Fitting
Upper Anchorage
Strap Adjuster Upper Anchorage
Storage Strap
Anti-Submarine clip for
Booster mode. Shown in
storage recess under cover.
(See warning on Page 8)
Adjustable Upper
Anchorage Strap Versa-Tether™ Catch
Sash Locator for
Booster mode shown in
the storage recess.
(See warning on Page 8)
Padded cover
for comfort.
Harness
Adjustment
Button.
Harness
Adjustment
Strap
Armrests
(where fitted)
Cup Holder
1 each side
(where fitted)
th
Top (4 ) row of
shoulder slots (only
where provided and only
for Child Safety Harness).
Vehicle lap-
sash seat belt
or lap belt.

To be used only in a forward-facing position
for a child weighing from 8 kg to 18kg.
TO BE USED WITH A LAP-SASH OR LAP ONLY SEAT BELT IN THE FRONT OR BACK
OF MOST CARS WITH FORWARD-FACING SEATS.
8 kg minimum.
18 kg maximum.
WARNINGS
SUITABLE FOR USE
Forward Facing (8 kg to 18 kg)
8
Fit the restraint firmly to the car seat and then fit the harness firmly to the child.
A loose restraint or harness is dangerous.
Do not use in a front seat, unless it has a child restraint anchorage point ie: utilities.
Do not use the restraint without the Upper Anchorage Strap correctly attached.
Do not use on any vehicle seat which faces sideways or rearwards.
DO NOT USE A CHILD RESTRAINT IN A SEATING POSITION WHERE AN AIRBAG IS FITTED.
FOLLOW THE CAR MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDATIONS.
THIS RESTRAINT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE IN A HATCHBACK OR WAGON WHERE THE
ANCHORAGE STRAP MAY FALL INTO A SPLIT IN THE SEAT BACK.
IMPORTANT: Use lap or lap-sash seat belt and upper anchorage strap to attach the child
restraint to the vehicle seat.
Ensure that the Sash Locator strap is stored in the recess under the cover to avoid injury or
discomfort to the child.
Ensure that the Anti-Submarine clip is stored in the recess under the cover when the seat is
used in Toddler mode, to avoid injury or discomfort.
NOTE: Some versions of the Maxi Rider have been provided with an extra (4th) row of shoulder
slots, which are only available for use if there are matching slots in the trim (cover). These extra
slots are only for use with the Protecta™ Child Safety Harness and should not be used for the
integral Harness.
FOR
TODDLER
USE

ADJUSTING THE BUCKLE POSITION
HOW TO SET-UP
9
Centre of button on
buckle, level with
top of child's legs
(with all slack
removed from
crotch strap.)
BUCKLE
POSITION
TOO HIGH
BUCKLE
POSITION
OK
IMPORTANT:You must adjust the crotch strap to the correct length for your child
before installing the restraint as it cannot be adjusted in the car. The crotch strap should only be
extended if the harness tongues are located low against your child's legs, thus creating
discomfort.
Always return the crotch strap to its original shorter length when using the seat with a smaller
child.
The buckle should always be positioned low down on your child's body.
DONOT attempt to remove the crotch strap from the adjuster. Adjustment is made by feeding the
crotch strap through the adjuster as shown and does not need to be removed from the seat.
SETTING UP THE HARNESS
A.
B.
C.
D.
Sit the restraint against a wall for stability and get the child to sit
comfortably in position.
Determine the desired shoulder strap position and buckle position.
Remove the child and adjust the buckle strap and shoulder straps using
the following methods.
Repeat steps A & B to confirm the correct set-up of the built-in harness.
ADJUSTING THE CROTCH BUCKLE STRAP LENGTH
A.
B.
Adjust the crotch buckle to the
correct position for your child. It
should be kept as low as possible
to keep the lap straps fully
engaged over the hips. Ensure
that the harness tongues do not
push into your child's thighs as
this will cause discomfort.
To change the length of the crotch
strap, thread through the adjuster
in the direction of the arrows
shown.
SHORTEN LENGTHEN
Forward Facing (8 kg to 18 kg)
FOR
TODDLER
USE

ADJUSTING SHOULDER HARNESS STRAPS HEIGHT
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.
FOR TODDLER USE: The shoulder straps must be in the slots
which are nearest to the child’s shoulders, but not more than
25mm below the child’s shoulders. If when in the top slots,
the harness straps are more than 25mm below the level of
the child’s shoulders or child weighs more than 18kg, then
the child is too large for the harness straps and the restraint
should be now used as a booster. (Booster Mode - see
pages 15 onwards).
HOW TO SETUP
10
Front of vehicle
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Upper shoulder strap slots.
Mid shoulder strap slots.
Lower shoulder strap slots.
Shoulder harness straps.
Harness tongues & buckle.
Lap strap slots.
Crotch strap slots.
th
Top (4 ) row of shoulder slots
(only where provided and only
for Child Safety Harness).
The shoulder straps must be
in the slots which are
nearest to the child’s
shoulders, but not more
than 25mm below the
child’s shoulders.
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Strap Connector
STEPS IN CHANGING SHOULDER STRAP SLOTS
C.
G.
A.
B.
D.
E.
F.
Remove the restraint from vehicle as instructed on page 7.
At the rear of the restraint, remove one of the harness
shoulder straps from metal Strap Connector by slipping
strap through open slot. The metal Strap Connector is
shown in diagram right.
From the front, pull the shoulder strap out through
shoulder slot.
Insert shoulder strap through restraint slot which will
position shoulder strap level with or above the child’s
shoulder, shown above. Ensure that the Shoulder strap
passes through matching slots in cover and restraint body.
Ensure there are no twists in the harness strap and the buckle tongues face the
correct way.
Connect shoulder strap to metal strap connector at rear of restraint.
Repeat for other shoulder strap. It is better to change one strap at a time so that
the other strap will be a guide for re-assembly.
WARNING: Donot 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 (8 kg to 18 kg)
FOR
TODDLER
USE

HOW TO INSTALL
11
Forward Facing (8 kg to 18 kg)
INSTALLING INTO VEHICLE (FORWARD FACING)
(UPRIGHT OR RECLINED)
A. Determine whether an upright or
reclined installation is preferred as
shown right.
UPRIGHT
Recline Foot
position
for upright
installation.
RECLINED
Recline Foot
position
for reclined
installation.
B. TomovetheReclineFootfromuprighttoreclinedmodeorviceversa.PulltheFootoutwards
tounlockit,thenrotatethefoot.Pushto lock in place. See diagrams below.
Rotate. Push In
to Lock.
Pull Out.
Seatbelt feeds
through slot in seat
between trim and
seat back.
Far seatbelt slot.
C. Position restraint centrally to the chosen position in forward facing mode and align restraint
centrally to the chosen seating position as shown on page 14. Some vehicle seat fabrics
(particularly velours) may be damaged by a child
restraint used continuously. We recommend the use
of a thick towel or other protection to keep the
vehicle seat in good condition.
Near seatbelt slot.
Engage into
Seatbelt
buckle
D. Fully lengthen lap or lap sash seat
belt and insert through near seatbelt
slot. Ensure the seatbelt is between
the trim and seat back as you push
the seatbelt out through the far
seatbelt slot.
FOR
TODDLER
USE

HOW TO INSTALL
12 Forward Facing (8 kg to 18 kg)
Anchor
fitting
Attachment
Clip & Cover
F. To lengthen the Upper Anchorage
Strap, fully press Adjuster Button (A)
while pulling Upper Anchorage Strap
(B) to slacken as shown below.
E. Engage car seat belt buckle and
tongue. Push down on the restraint
while pulling on the lap portion to
remove all slack from the belt. Then,
pull the remaining slack in the sash
belt and allow excess belt to feed back
into the retractor.
NOTE: Some vehicle seats have more
rearward slope than others. Use a
rolled up towel or padding under the
seat for contoured vehicle seats to
prevent excessive recline.
Engage
seatbelt
Vehicle
seat
belt
H. Pull Upper Anchorage Adjustment Strap to remove slack. Fold up excess strap and use
storage strap to neatly store excess strap behind seat. See illustration on following page.
G. Fit the Attachment Clip to the Anchor
Fitting making sure to remove as many
twists as possible.
Pull Adjustment
Strap to remove slack
Storage
Strap
AB
Remove
Slack
FOR
TODDLER
USE

HOW TO INSTALL
13
Forward Facing (8 kg to 18 kg)
Anchor
Fitting
Attachment
Clip & Cover
Upper Anchorage
Strap Versa-Tether™ Catch
Upper Anchorage
Storage Strap
Fully press Adjuster button while
pulling Upper Anchorage strap to
lengthen.
Front of vehicle
Ensure Sash locator is in
storage recess (used
for Booster mode only)
Ensure Anti-Submarine
clip is stored in recess
(used for Booster mode only)
IMPORTANT:Always ensure that the seat belt is correctly restraining the restraint on
the vehicle seat.
Make sure Cup Holders (If fitted) do not interfere with closure of the car door.
Armrests
(where fitted)
Cup Holder
1 each side
(where fitted)
FOR
TODDLER
USE
th
Top (4 ) row of shoulder slots
(only where provided and only
for Child Safety Harness).
Recline Foot in
upright installation

HOW TO USE
14 Forward Facing (8 kg to 18 kg)
PLACING TODDLER IN THE RESTRAINT
B. Place child in the restraint and feed
each arm through shoulder straps.
Pull harness buckle up between
child's legs.
A. Lengthen harness by pressing Harness
Adjustment button while pulling on either
shoulder strap until the harness will
accommodate the child.
C. Fit either harness buckle tongues
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 reinsert the tongues.
Ensure secure engagement by
pulling harness straps.
D. shoulder straps then pull harness adjustment strap to adjust
harness to a comfortable but firm fit. Ensure that any slack in
harness straps is removed. Shoulder Harness Straps must fit
firmly to the child. A loose harness could result in serious injury
in an accident.
Ensure slack is removed from harness lap strap by pulling
Do not use restraint if straps do not tighten and contact your
local authorised service agent for repair.
Click
Harness
Lap Strap
Crotch Straps
Shoulder
Strap
Pull to remove slack
from Harness Lap Strap
Front of vehicle
Pull harness
adjuster strap
to tighten.
Press & hold
Harness
Adjustment
Button.
Pull to
lengthen
TO REMOVE TODDLER
Press red button on harness buckle then both harness tongues will be released. Lift the
shoulder straps from the child’s shoulders.
FOR
TODDLER
USE

SPECIAL FEATURES - CHILD BOOSTER
To be used only with a lap-sash seat belt or with a seat belt and child harness for a child
weighing from 14kg to 26kg.
15
Forward Facing (14 kg up to 26 kg)
Attachment
Clip & Cover
Anchor
Fitting
Lap belt Anti
Submarining Clip
(Engaged in
harness buckle)
Adjustable Upper
Anchorage Strap.
Upper Anchorage
Strap Adjuster
Harness stored
in recess under
cover trim.
Sash locator
Clip and strap
Upper Anchorage
Storage Strap
Front of vehicle
Recline Foot in
upright installation.
Lap-Sash
Seat Belt
Padded cover
for comfort.
Versa-Tether™
Catch
Harness
Adjustment
Button & Strap
Cup Holder
1 each side
(where fitted)
Armrests
(where fitted)
th
Top (4 ) row of
shoulder slots (only
where provided and only
for Child Safety Harness).

WARNINGS
SUITABLE FOR USE
16 Forward Facing (14 kg up to 26 kg)
THIS RESTRAINT MUST BE USED IN
CARS WITH FORWARD-FACING SEATS
WITHALAP-SASH SEAT BELT OR WITHA
SEAT BELTAND CHILD HARNESS.
To be used only with a lap-sash seat
belt or with a seat belt and child
harness for a child weighing from 14kg
to 26kg.
14 kg minimum.
26 kg maximum.
CAUTION: Upper anchorage strap must be used and properly connected at all times.
SUITABLE FOR USE WITH SAFE-N-SOUND PROTECTA™ CHILD SAFETY HARNESS. Not suitable
for use with any other child safety harness.
DO NOT USE WITH JUSTALAP BELT. You must use with a lap-sash belt or with a seat belt and child
harness. If used with a child harness, the lap strap of the seat belt must be adjusted firmly first and then
the harness, so that the lap strap is not lifted off the child’s lap when the harness is adjusted.
Do not use with the integral harness when in booster mode (between 14 to 26kg).This
built in harness must be stored.
Do not use the restraint without the UpperAnchorage Strap correctly attached.
Do not use with just a lap seat belt.
Do not use in a front seat, unless it has a child restraint anchorage point.
Do not use on any vehicle seat which faces sideways or rearwards.
DO NOT USEACHILD RESTRAINT INASEATING POSITION WHEREAN
AIRBAG IS FITTED. FOLLOW THE CAR MANUFACTURER’S
RECOMMENDATIONS.
THIS RESTRAINT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE INAHATCHBACK OR
WAGON WHERE THEANCHORAGE STRAP MAY FALLINTOA
SPLIT INTHE SEAT BACK.
IMPORTANT: Use lap-sash seat belt to hold the child to the
restraint.Attach the upper anchorage strap. Do not use the inbuilt
harness straps attached to the restraint.
Lap part of
seat belt in
recess area (under armrest).

HOW TO SETUP
17
Forward Facing (14 kg up to 26 kg)
CONVERTING INTO CHILD BOOSTER
To use this child restraint as a booster seat the harness needs to be stored under
the cover.
Upper anchorage strap must be used in booster position.
Do not disengage the upper anchorage strap from the anchor fitting.
Disengage and remove the seat belt from the restraint.
TODDLER USE CHILD USE with Anti-Submarining Clip
and Sash Locator
STORING ACCESSORIES IN SEATRECESS
When used as a Booster seat, the accessories for child use are found in storage
recesses under the cover, as shown below.
Sash Locator Anti-Submarining
Clip Place rolled-up Harness Strap and Harness Tongue in recess
Strap Connector
STORING THE HARNESS
A. Disengage harness buckle. Fully
lengthen the harness by pressing the
Harness Adjustment Button and pulling
the harness shoulder straps.
B. At the rear of the restraint, remove
both of the harness shoulder straps
from metal Strap Connector by
slipping strap through open slot. The
metal Strap Connector is shown in
diagram below.

HOW TO SET-UP
18 Forward Facing (14 kg up to 26 kg)
C.
D. Pull the shoulder straps through slots in the seat back. Remove the Elastic loops holding the cover in place at the lower front of the seat. Lift the
cover to expose the storage inserts in the seat base.
E.
F.
Remove Sash Locator strap and clip from storage recess and attach to the strap connector
plate as shown below (Make sure straps are not twisted).
Then thread the sash guide through the shoulder strap slot nearest your seat belt.
H.
I.
J.
K.
RemoveAnti Submarine Clip from storage recess and engage into harness buckle. See page
20.
Adjust the crotch strap length if necessary. See page 19.
Align cover and re-engage elastic loops at the front of the cover.
Store shoulder pads (if fitted) in a safe place, for future use.
G. Feed the straps with harness buckle tongues through the bottom rear of the seat cover. Roll
up the harness straps with harness buckle tongue and place them into the left and right rear
recess in the seat base (underneath the cover).
Feed Sash
locator Clip
through
appropriate slot.

19
Forward Facing (14 kg up to 26 kg)
HOW TO SET-UP
All slack removed from
crotch strap when
buckle is in correct
position.
Bottom edge of
buckle, level with top
of legs.
IMPORTANT: You must
adjust the crotch strap to
the correct length for your child
before installing the restraint as it
cannot be adjusted in the car.
The crotch strap should only be
extended if the buckle andAnti-
Submarine clip are located too
low against your child's legs,
causing discomfort.
Always return the crotch strap to
its original shorter length when
using the seat with a smaller
child.
The buckle/Anti-Submarine Clip should always be positioned low down on your
child's body.
DO NOT attempt to remove the crotch strap from the adjuster.Adjustment is made by
feeding the crotch strap through the adjuster as shown on page 9.
SETTING UP THE BUCKLE AND SASH GUIDE
POSITIONS
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Sit the restraint against a wall for stability and get the child to sit
comfortably in position.
Determine the desired buckle position.
Determine the correct shoulder slot for the sash guide.
Remove the child and adjust the buckle strap using the following method.
Repeat steps A & B to confirm the correct set-up of the buckle.

HOW TO INSTALL
20 Forward Facing (14 kg up to 26 kg)
PLACING CHILD IN THE RESTRAINT
USING LAP SASH SEAT BELT & UPPER ANCHORAGE STRAP ENGAGED
C.
D.
E.
F.
The restraint is now ready for use as a child booster, ensure the upper
anchorage strap is still engaged (refer to page 6) into the anchor fitting and
remove slack if necessary. Do not overtighten causing the restraint to lift.
Sit the child on the restraint.
Position the lap-sash belt over the child ensuring the lap portion is positioned
into the lap recess area under the armrest. Fit the Anti Submarining Clip to the
lap belt as shown below. It is recommended that the lap belt Anti-submarining
Clip (if fitted) should be used at all times in Booster mode, to help prevent your
child from submarining in the event of an impact.
Engage seat belt buckle and tongue ensuring
there are no twists in the belt. If the seat belt
buckle is adjustable, adjust the buckle as
low as possible away from the child.
Lap part of seat belt in recess
area (under armrest).
Hook the Lap Belt Anti Submarining
Clip over the lap belt with the Red
button (of the buckle) facing forward.
Click
Remove Anti-
Submarine Clip from
recess area and
engage into harness
buckle.
A. Determine whether an upright or
reclined installation is preferred as
shown below.
B. Tomovethe ReclineFootfrom
reclinedtouprightmodeorviceversa
pulltheFootoutwardstounlockit, then
rotatethefoot. Pushtolockinplace.
Swingtheseatbackuntilitsits firmly
onthevehicleseat. UPRIGHT
Recline Foot
position
for upright
installation.
Rotate. Push In
to Lock.
Pull Out.
RECLINED
Recline Foot
position
for reclined
installation.
NOTE: Some vehicle seats have more rearward slope than others. Use a rolled up towel or
padding under the seat for contoured vehicle seats to prevent excessive recline.