Britax Steelcraft User manual

INFANT CARRIER
Series No. 60/A/2010
IMPORTANT:
KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON
THE CHILD RESTRAINT.
FOR BABIES UP TO APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS OR WHO HAVE
NOT YET REACHED THE SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKER.
THIS INFANT RESTRAINT MUST BE INSTALLED SO THAT THE
BABY IS REARWARD-FACING AT ALL TIMES.
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INDEX
To be used only in a rearward-facing position for an infant until their
shoulders reach the shoulder height marker (approximately 6 months
of age).
Continue to use this infant restraint until the child reaches this limit.
Infants are at risk of serious injury if they face forward too early.
TO BE USED WITH A LAP-SASH OR LAP-ONLY SEATBELT IN THE
BACK OF MOST CARS WITH FORWARD FACING SEATS.
THIS RESTRAINT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE WHERE THE UPPER
ANCHORAGE STRAP MAY FALL INTO A SPLIT IN THE SEAT BACK.
(E.G. HATCHBACK OR WAGON).
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 AUTHORISED BY A RELEVANT TRANSPORT
AUTHORITY OR, IN NEW ZEALAND, THE AGENT FOR THE CAR.
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 or Steelcraft
(Britax) recommended parts and accessories.
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.
Britax Childcare Pty. Ltd. continues to provide care for your children
when travelling in motor cars with a range of child restraints suitable
throughout their childhood.
This instruction book can be stored under the Infant Carrier for future
reference.
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
WARNINGS
SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS & A
GROWING CHILD
THE NEXT STEP
FEATURES
SUITABLE FOR USE
HOW TO SET-UP
HOW TO INSTALL
HOW TO USE
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
ACCESSORIES
TRAVELLING TIPS
TRAVEL SYSTEM - USE WITH A STROLLER
INSTALLATION OF ANCHOR FITTING
INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES
ALTERNATIVE INSTALLATION IFSEATBELT
LOOSENS
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CONTACT DETAILS
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• Use the restraint exactly as shown in the instructions.
• Fittherestraintrmlytothecarseat.
• Fittheharnessrmlytothechild.
• A loose restraint or harness is dangerous.
• DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR.
• Supervision of children is needed because they may be able to
undo buckles.
• DO NOT USE A REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT WHERE AN
AIRBAG IS FITTED IN FRONT OF THE SEATING POSITION. For
other airbags, refer to the car owner’s handbook for warnings
and instructions.
• 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 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.
• Make sure the handle is latched properly every time you pick up
the Infant Carrier.
• The restraint is not intended to be a substitute baby cot or bed.
It is only designed to enable safe transportation of children in
motor vehicles. Do not leave a baby in the restraint for long
periods of time.
• Straps may be damaged by unsecured cargo in a collision.
Secure or remove hazardous cargo before using this strap.
Hatch-back or wagon: Do not use the child restraint where this
strap may fall into a split in the seat back.
• Regularly check the restraint components, straps and other
tmentsforcorrectfunction&condition.Seekpromptrepair.
• Protect all webbing from abrasion and cutting by sharp corners
and edges.
• Upper Anchorage Straps and extension straps may be damaged
by unsecured cargo in a collision. Secure or remove hazardous
cargo before using this restraint.
• 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.
• Do not store in areas that may get hot, like in car boots, roof
space, beside shed walls which get hot in summer. Do not
place heavy items on top of the seat as this may distort the
plastic.
DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR.
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SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS &
A GROWING CHILD
OLDER BABY
NEW BORN
Maximum shoulder
height marker
The Infant Carrier is not suitable for your child when their shoulders
are above the shoulder height marker.
If the babies neck muscles are unable to support their head, then the
child should remain rear-facing. Choose a child restraint that will take
larger babies in rear-facing.
DO NOT MOVE TO THE NEXT RESTRAINT UNTIL THE CHILD’S
SHOULDER REACHES THE SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKER.
FRONT OF VEHICLE
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DO NOT MOVE TO THE NEXT RESTRAINT UNTIL THE CHILD’S
SHOULDER REACH THE SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKER.
When the child’s shoulder reaches this marker, the child is now too
big for the child restraint. It is now time to move to the next child
restraint. See next page.
IMPORTANT: Follow this advice.
MAXIMUM SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKER
SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS &
A GROWING CHILD
Maximum shoulder
height marker

Choose from:
•ConvertibleChildSeat,Ifthe
convertible seat is suitable for
approximately 12 months then
continue to keep your child rear-
facing until their shoulders reach
the lowest marker. Then turn to
forward-facing until the child
reaches the upper shoulder height
marker - approximately 4 years
of age.
OR
•Dedicatedforward-facingseat
with in-built harness for children
who have outgrown their baby
carrier up to approximately 4
years of age.
OR
•ConvertibleBoosterseatwith
in-built harness that faces forward
for children who have out grown
their rear-facing seat. This can
be used up to approximately 4
years of age which can then be
converted to a booster seat up to
approximately 6 to 8 years of age.
THE NEXT STEP
1. Shoulder Height Marker
2.BabyInsertPad(iftted)
3. Harness
4.ShoulderPad(iftted)
5. Harness Buckle
6.BucklePad(iftted)
7.HarnessAdjuster(underap)
8. Harness Adjustment Strap
9. Harness Adjustment Strap Hook (disconnected)
10. 3 Bar Gated Slide (underneath the carrier)
11. Cover
FEATURES
1
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
2
Convertible
Booster Seat
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Forward-Facing
Seat

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FEATURES
12. Stabilising Bar
13. Car’s Seat Belt
14. Angle Adjustment Foot
15. Base
16. Carry Handle Release Button
17. Base Release Catch
18. Carry Handle
19. Canopy
20. Infant Carrier
21. Upper Anchorage Strap Adjuster
22. Upper Anchorage Strap
23. Attachment Clip
24. Car’s Anchor Fitting
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570mm
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16
18
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20
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TO BE USED WITH A LAP-SASH OR LAP ONLY SEAT BELT IN THE
BACK OF MOST CARS WITH FORWARD-FACING SEATS.
To be used in a rearward-facing position until the infant’s shoulder’s
reach the shoulder height marker (approximately 6 months of age).
Continue to use this infant restraint until child reaches this limit.
Infants are at risk of serious injury if they face forward too early.
If the baby’s neck muscles are unable to support their head, then the
child should remain rear-facing in a restraint that is larger, possibly a
Convertible child restraint.
Toensurethatthespaceissufcient,thepurchasershouldcheckthe
measurements between the vehicle’s rear and front seats in which the
child restraint is intended to be used.
440mm
SUITABLE FOR USE
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Seat Width 430mm

THE UPPER ANCHORAGE 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.
The upper anchorage strap must be attached to an anchorage point
using an extension strap if necessary.
The Baby Carrier can just touch the front seat, but must not in such a
way that the installation angle is affected.
Do not recline the seat excessively, it must be installed at the correct
angle (see page 21).
Regional Road Rules may restrict the use of child restraints like this
Infant Carrier in the front seat of the car. Check your local Road Rules.
Do not use on any car seat which faces sideways or rearwards.
DO NOT USE A REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT IN A SEATING
POSITION WHERE AN AIRBAG IS FITTED. For other airbags, refer to
the car owner’s handbook for warnings and instructions.
Seat belt extenders should not be used if the seat belt is not long
enoughtotaroundthechildrestraintbase.
Do not allow the front seat to
alter the installed position of
the restraint, It is permissible
to allow the restraint to touch
the seat on front of it.
SUITABLE FOR USE
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HOW TO SET-UP
A. Squeeze the Release handle button
(on both sides) and rotate the
handle to upright carry position
until the indicator is green.
B. Pull out the infant carrier release
catch, and then lift the carrier from
the base.
REMOVING INFANT CARRIER FROM BASE
Lift
Pull release catch
Release handle
button
Red/Green
Indicator

HOW TO SET-UP HOW TO SET-UP
IMPORTANT:
Make sure the handle is engaged properly and the handle indicator is
Green every time you pick up the Infant Carrier.
ADJUSTMENT OF HANDLE POSITION
Carry Position
Access Position
Non-rocking Position
Handle
Indicator
Handle release button
SETTING UP THE HARNESS
A.SittheInfantCarrieronaatground
with the handle rotated fully back to
prevent rocking.
B. Release the buckle and lengthen the
Harness Straps by pressing Harness
Adjuster(undertheap)whilegrasping
both Shoulder Harness Straps and
pulling out desired amount of slack.
TO REMOVE/FIT CANOPY
A. To remove the Canopy, unclip the
elastic Canopy loops from the cover
strap clips at the handle pivot point.
B. Then pull the plastic canopy frame
out of the mouldings at both sides of
the infant carrier.
C. Fitting the Canopy is the reverse of
the removal procedure.
Elastic Canopy loops must always
bettedwhenCanopyisinuse.
D. The Canopy can be rotated to cover
the baby or opened by rotating to the
desired position.
Elastic Canopy loops
B.
A.
Lift the Harness Adjuster
up and pull the Harness
Straps to slacken.
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A. The Infant Carrier features a sturdy carry
handle. At the base of the handle there are
handle release buttons on each side which
control the three positions of the handle.
The carry position is upright and suitable
to carry the baby. Ensure the indicator at
the side of the handle is green, which will
indicate the handle is locked, and it is safe
to lift the Carrier. If the indicator is red then
it is not locked and unsafe to lift the baby.
B. To convert from carry to access position,
press the handle release button on each
side and rotate the handle towards the
front of the Infant Carrier. Rotate until
the handle locks into the next position.
The handle indicator will turn from Red
(unlocked) to Green when the handle is
locked.
This position ensures the handle does not
interfere with the attachment of the upper
anchorage strap or removal of the baby.
C. To convert to a non-rocking position
press both handle release buttons and
rotate the handle to the next position.
Ensure the handle is locked in position
securely. The handle can also be in any
position when the infant carrier is installed
in the car.
D. Press the handle release buttons to
reposition the handle to suit your needs.

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HOW TO SET-UP HOW TO SET-UP
C. Move the two harness tongues to the
outer extents of the infant carrier.
Move the harness buckle towards the
Harness Adjuster.
D. Place baby into Infant Carrier lying on
its back so that the buckle is between
the baby’s legs.
Correcttmentoftheharnessisveryimportantasitrestrainsthe
babyintheInfantCarrier.Theharnessmusttrmlyaroundupper
torso of the baby and be positioned so as to leave the baby’s arms
and legs free.
This Infant Carrier needs to be used until the baby reaches the
shoulderheightmarker.Itisacceptableforthelegstobebenttot.
E.TheInfantCarrieristtedwiththreeshoulderstrappositions.As
the baby grows, the shoulder straps must be moved to higher
slots.
The shoulder straps must be
in the slots which are nearest
to the child’s shoulders, but
not lower than the child’s
shoulders.
If the baby is new born you will need to use either slot 2 or 3. With
the baby in the carrier, check that the slot is just above the baby’s
shoulder. If the strap is not in that slot then change the slot as
described on the next page. If the slot is just above the shoulders
then go to page 20.
1. Upper shoulder strap slots
2. Medium shoulder strap slots
3. Lower shoulder strap slots
4. Shoulder harness strap
5.Harnesstongues&buckle
6. Lap strap slot
7. Crotch strap slot
8. Maximum Shoulder Height Marker
9.HarnessAdjuster(undercoverap)
10. Adjuster Strap
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2
3
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5
6 6
7
9
10

HOW TO SET-UP HOW TO SET-UP
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F. At the rear of the Infant Carrier,
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.
G. Pull the shoulder strap through slot.
H. Insert the shoulder strap through
the Infant Carrier slot which will
position the shoulder strap level with
or above the baby’s shoulder (see
page 17). Ensure that the shoulder
strap passes through matching slots
in the cover and seat shell.
If a Padded Insert is used then that
will need to be re-positioned and the
strap re-inserted when changing the
slot position.
Metal Strap Connector
Cross bar
IMPORTANT:
Do not use the carrier with the harness shoulder straps set at different
heights or fed through mismatching slots. Ensure the harness straps
are not twisted and that all straps are secured by pulling each harness
strap.
I. Ensure there are no twists in the
straps.
J. Thread the shoulder strap over
the bar and connect it to the Metal
Strap Connector at rear of Infant
Carrier.
K. Repeat for the other shoulder
strap. It is better to change one
strap at a time so that the other
strap will be a guide for re-as-
sembly.
NOTE: Both straps must be over the
cross bar to ensure that the straps
will tighten fully on the baby.
FOR SMALL BABY
Cross
bar
FOR GROWING
BABY
FOR LARGER
BABY

HOW TO INSTALL
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Consultthecarowner’shandbookforlocationofanchorttingsor
anchorage points. Some vehicle manufacturers recently have an
anchorttingttedinthecar.
Ifthereisnochildrestraintanchorttingorchildrestraintanchor
pointrefertopage49fortheinstallationoftheanchorttingaswell
as the use of extension straps.
Ananchorttingisrequiredtoattachtheupperanchoragestrapto
fully install the Carrier to the car. The upper anchorage strap must be
used with this infant carrier when used in the car.
For installing the Base to the car, select a seating position with a child
restraintanchorttingdirectlybehindtheseatingposition.
HOW TO INSTALL
INSTALLING THE BASE TO THE CAR
A. Place the base and Infant Carrier
on vehicle seat in a seating
position where a child restraint
anchorttingisinstalled.TheLevel
Indicator Line needs to be level
with the road, (ie parallel with the
road surface). Check and adjust
the recline angle of the base if
necessary.
Level Indicator Line on
both sides of base.
B. If your car’s seat is contoured then you
may need to adjust the angle of the base
so your baby is not too upright.
The recline angle may be altered using
the three position adjustment foot located
at the stabilising bar end of the base.
To adjust, pull out on angle adjustment
foot adjuster and lower or raise the angle
adjustment foot to the desired position.
Place back in the seating position and
check the Level Indicator Line.
Maximum
compensation
Minimum
compensation
Road Road

HOW TO INSTALL HOW TO INSTALL
D. Place the base into the car in the
selected seating position with the
Stabilising bar beside the car’s seat
back as shown.
E. Open the belt cover. Extend the seat
belt to maximum length. For a lap-
sash seat belt, position the tongue
in the middle of the fully extended
belt. Feed the seat belt through the
opening and the guides on each
side of the base, following the blue
REAR-FACING SEATBELT PATH
labels on each side.
Blue REARWARD-FACING
BELT PATH label
C.Forcar’swithatseats,some
packing(suchasrmlyrolledup
nappy or towel) may be required
to get a better angle and to have
the stabilising bar contact the car’s
seat back or close to the seat.
Packing
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Belt Cover Open
Pull sash
portion of seat
belt to remove
slack.
F. Engage the seat belt tongue to
the buckle.
G. Pull the slack out of the seat
belt and ensure the base is held
rmagainsttheseatback.Ifa
lap-sash seat belt is used then
allow the excess sash belt to
feed back in to the retractor.
Then close the Belt cover.
To remove the base from the car, release the seat belt, lift the belt
cover and pull the seat belt out.
NOTE: If seatbelt loosens refer to page 52 for use of alternative Gated
3-Bar Slide.
Close belt cover
Belt Guide Slots
Feed the Belt through the
guide hooks

INSTALLING UPPER ANCHORAGE STRAP
A. Locate the child restraint anchor
ttinginthecarthatisdirectly
behind the seat location in the
rear seat you have chosen.
Refer to the car owner’s manual
for the location (If there is no
anchoragettingthenrefertopage
49 for instructions in adding an
anchortting.)ConnecttheUpper
Anchorage Strap Attachment Clip
to the Anchor Fitting.
Lengthen the strap by pressing
the adjuster button (1) and pull
the strap (2) so that the strap is
ready to attach to the Carrier.
THIS UPPER ANCHORAGE
STRAP MUST ALWAYS BE
FITTED WHEN THE INFANT
CARRIER IS USED IN THE CAR.
B. While the Infant Carrier is out of the car, store the upper anchorage
strap between the stabilising bar and the car seat back so that it will
be ready for use when the Infant Carrier is put back in the car.
Always attach hook
and remove slack.
C.Iftheseatbeltwillnotstaytight,thentthe3-bargatedbuckleto
the lap-sash belt to prevent loosening. See pages 52 to 53.
Attachment Clip
Car's Anchor Fitting
HOW TO INSTALL
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Fully press Adjuster Button (1)
while pulling Upper Anchorage
Strap (2) to lengthen.
1
2
3
HOW TO USE
PLACING BABY IN INFANT CARRIER
When positioning baby into Infant Carrier make sure baby’s back
isfullysupportedontotheatsectionandthebaby’snappy
area (bottom) is resting in the bottom curvature as shown. It is
recommended that bulky nappies are not used when baby is travelling
in the Infant Carrier as they can cause incorrect positioning of the
baby’s back in the Infant Carrier.
Bottom curvature
of Infant Carrier
Flat section
of Infant
Carrier

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HOW TO USE
A. Loosen Harness Straps by pressing
the Harness Adjuster while grasping
both the Shoulder Harness Straps
and pulling out the desired amount
of slack.
B. Move the two harness tongues to the
outer extents of the infant carrier.
Move the harness buckle towards the
Harness Adjuster.
C. Place baby into Infant Carrier 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 be pulled
up between baby’s legs e.g. a jump suit.
Never wrap the baby in a blanket before
placing in the Infant Carrier.
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HOW TO USE
Press the Harness
Adjuster and pull Harness
Straps to loosen.
NOTE: Discontinue using the Padded Insert if the Pad cause over
heating, discomfort or you need more room for the child to grow.
SECURING BABY IN INFANT CARRIER
A. Place each arm through each shoulder
strap of the harness. Position the buckle of
the crotch strap as shown right.
B. Fit either harness tongue into the Harness
buckle followed by the other tongue until a
click is heard. If the second tongue does not
engage - press the red button and re-insert
the tongues. Check secure engagement by
pulling harness straps.
CAUTION:
The end of the harness adjustment
strap is connected to the cover to
avoid tripping over the end. Ensure
the harness adjustment strap hook
is attached when carrying the carrier
(see page 28).
Click
Tongue Buckle

HOW TO USE
C. Ensure slack is removed from the lap straps by pulling the shoulder
harness straps through the buckle tongues, then pull the Harness
Adjustment Strap to take up the slack in the harness, adjusting to a
rmbutcomfortablet.Makesurethatthebaby’sarmsandlegs
are free and the crotch strap is between the legs. Check that the
slack in straps is minimal.
Do not use the restraint if straps do not tighten and contact your
local authorised service agent for repair.
The end of the harness is connected to the cover to avoid tripping on
the end. Ensure the Harness adjustment strap hook is attached when
carrying the carrier (see above).
Pull Harness Straps
through the buckle in
direction of arrows
Pull Harness Adjustment
Strap to remove slack.
CAUTION: A LOOSE HARNESS IS DANGEROUS
HOW TO USE
PLACING BABY & INFANT CARRIER IN BASE
A. Position the Infant Carrier over
the top of the base. Make sure the
Harness Adjustment Strap is not
caught between Infant Carrier and
Base then lower the Infant Carrier
into position.
B. Push down on the Infant Carrier
until an audible click is heard. Pull
on the Infant Carrier to ensure it is
correctly locked into position.
C. The handle may be rotated into other positions if needed.
IMPORTANT:
Lift again to check engagement.
Upper Infant Carrier
strapreadytobetted
to Infant Carrier.
Hook Adjuster Strap on to the loop
to prevent tripping over the strap.
OK
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CLICK
IMPORTANT:
Do not place the Baby Carrier on a table or a work-top, where it could
fallofforbeknockedontotheoor.

HOW TO USE
E. Feed the Upper Infant Carrier strap on
the inside of the handle and through the
locating slots in the front of the Infant
Carrier.
Upper anchorage
strap
3 Locating Slots
D. Engage the upper anchorage strap
attachment clip to the car’s anchor
tting,ifnotalreadyconnected.
F. Adjust the Upper Anchorage Strap by
pulling as shown below to remove any
slack in the straps. Do not over tighten.
IMPORTANT:
TheUpperanchoragestrapmustbettedatall
times when the baby is in the car.
Upper Anchorage
Strap.
Pull to
remove slack
Press button to
lengthen
Adjuster
REMOVING BABY & INFANT CARRIER
FROM BASE
A. Loosen the upper anchorage strap by fully pressing the adjuster
button while pulling the upper anchorage strap. Ensure that the
adjuster does not fall on the baby.
B. Remove the upper anchorage strap from the locating slots in
the Infant Carrier. Store the upper anchorage strap behind the
stabilising bar.
C. Rotate the Carry Handle to the “carry” position and ensure it is
locked correctly before lifting.
D. Grasp the handle with one hand, then release the Infant Carrier
release catch with the other hand. With the catch released, raise
the Infant Carrier away from the base, you may need two hands to
lift the carrier out of the car. Place feet apart and use bent legs to
lift the carrier to avoid back injury.
HOW TO USE
E. When the Infant Carrier is clear of the base, carefully remove it
from the car.
F. Always keep baby secure in the integral harness when carrying.
Ensure the adjustment strap hook is connected to the cover, see
page 28.
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Lift
Pull release
handle

REMOVAL OF BABY FROM INFANT CARRIER
A. Rotate the carry handle to either the access or non-rocking position
and ensure the Canopy is fully open.
B. Press the Harness Adjuster while pulling shoulder straps to loosen
the harness.
C. Press the red button on Harness Buckle then both Harness
Tongues will be released.
D. Feed the baby’s arms through each side of the Harness and place
the straps on each side of the carrier clear of the baby. Lift the baby
out of the carrier.
NOTE: Once the baby gets heavier you may wish to leave the carrier
in the car. In this case you will need to disconnect or loosen the
upper anchorage strap before removing the baby.
HOW TO USE CARE AND MAINTENANCE
REGULAR CARE OF THIS RESTRAINT:
Please check the following items regularly to ensure the safety of your
child:
A. Check the webbing for fraying.
B. Ensure the inside of the buckle is free of foreign matter, food or
feeding liquids. Check that the buckle clicks and is not sluggish
or sticky in operation. If sluggish, wash the buckle as shown on
page 38.
C. Ensure there are no cracks in moulding or the plastic moulding.
D. Check the harness adjuster is operating and is clamping the
webbing.
E. If any part of the Infant Carrier is cracked or broken, seek repair
immediately or replace the Infant Carrier.
F. Check that the Infant Carrier catch retains the Infant Carrier to the
base.Checkscrewsandrivetsarermlyinplace.Ifnotseekrepair.
CLEANING
Use only mild soap and water with a damp cloth to clean all straps,
metal and plastic parts of the restraint. Do not use chemicals or
cleaning agents.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TO REPLACE THE COVER
A. Place the cover over the infant carrier
ensuring all slots in cover line up with
slots in infant carrier.
B. Ensure that there are no twists in all
straps underneath the Infant Carrier.
C. Feed the shoulder harness straps
through lap strap slots in cover.
D. Feed the shoulder harness straps
through the shoulder strap slots in
cover and then in through the Infant
Carrier (ensure it is over the cross
bar). Refer to page 17 for correct
shoulder harness position for your
baby. Attach the shoulder harness
straps to the strap connector.
E. Feed the crotch buckle as well as the
harness adjuster strap through the
slots in the cover.
F.RetplastichooksoncovertoInfant
Carrier as shown right.
G. Engage shoulder harness tongues and
crotch buckle. Pull to check harness
is attached.
H. Ensure the straps are not twisted.
Pull elastic cover
over Infant Carrier
Plastic Hooks
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
COVER
For baby’s comfort and health the Infant Carrier cover is removable
for cleaning. Cleaning instructions are on the care label attached to
theliner.Washingthecoverpriortousewillremoveexcessuffand
dye’s.
TO REMOVE THE COVER
A. Remove the Canopy and Baby insert
pad (if supplied) as described on page
15. Unclip the two infant carrier cover
straps which are secured by plastic
hooks under the handle attachment
point.
B. Disconnect the shoulder harness
straps from the Metal Strap Connector
and feed through shoulder slots in
both infant carrier and cover. Refer to
page 18.
C. Feed the shoulder harness straps and
tongues through lap strap slots in the
Cover only. There is no need to remove
the harness straps from the Infant
Carrier.
D. Lift the cover around the rim of the
infant carrier at the harness adjuster
end, feed the crotch buckle through
the slot in cover and pull the harness
adjuster strap out of the slots.
E. Remove the cover for cleaning.
Unhook clips on either
side of cover under the
handle then remove cover
Pull cover off
from the corners
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Strap Connector
Cross bar

CARE AND MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE
COVER (style may vary)
The cover has been designed to protect your child when seated in the
Infant Carrier. Care should be taken if children either eat or drink while
in the Infant Carrier as some products may cause damage or marking
to the cover.
IMPORTANT:
Do not pull sticky items from covers as the cover may be damaged -
soak in water and gently remove.
The seat cover and accessories must not be replaced with any other
than the one recommended by Steelcraft, because the cover is an
integral part of the child Infant Carrier and how it performs. The child
Infant Carrier must not be used without the cover and the padding
provided.
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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 sluggish
Harness Buckle is that you cannot hear a click when engaging the
Harness Tongues. To restore the Harness Buckle to good working
order it needs to be cleaned as follows:
A. Remove the Harness Buckle from
the Infant Carrier by disengaging
the 3-bar slide.
B. Place the Harness Buckle under
warm (approx. 40° Celsius) running
water as shown below. Let the
water run through the mouth of the
buckleforveminutes.
C. Engage and disengage the Harness
Tongues and Buckles several times
until a strong audible click is heard.
D.Rettheharnessbuckletothe
Infant Carrier with the red button
facing out and clip the 3-bar slide
into the moulded housing.
E. If you still cannot hear a strong
audible click after engaging the
HarnessTongues&Buckle,then
repeat cleaning several times. If the
Harness Buckle cannot be returned
to its original working condition then
contact Britax Childcare.
Cover
Body
3- bar
slide
Click

BOOT COVER (where fitted)
ABootCover(wheretted)providesshade
from the sun and protection from wind
whilst the Infant Carrier is installed on the
Travel System Stroller.
DO NOT USE the boot cover on the carrier
whilst installed in the car as it will prevent
the quick release of a baby in a crash.
Boot Cover
ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES
OTHER ACCESSORIES
Only use accessories designed for this product and recommended by
Britax Childcare Pty Ltd.
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BUCKLE PAD (where fitted)
A.Totthebucklepad,grasptheloopatthe
base of the buckle pad and pull over the
harness buckle as shown right.
B. To remove, simply slide the buckle pad
off the harness buckle.
SHOULDER PADS (where fitted)
A. The shoulder pads may require release by press
studs.Iffullyttedtotheshoulderstrapthenyouwill
need to disconnect the shoulder strap as described
on page 18.
EXTRA BASE
There are Steelcraft Extra Bases available as a separate purchase for
a second car. These bases can mean that the Carrier can be easily
and quickly switched between cars. The Extra Base has the same
installation requirements as the Base in these instructions.