Britax UNITY User manual

IMPORTANT:
KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT.
Unity
Infant Carrier
Series No. 40/A/2010
NOTE: Style may vary
from image shown.
™

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INDEX
INTRODUCTION
WARNINGS
SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS AND A GROWING CHILD
SPECIAL FEATURES
SUITABLE FOR USE
HOW TO SET-UP
HOW TO INSTALL
HOW TO USE
SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS AND THE NEXT STEP
CARE & MAINTENANCE
ACCESSORIES
TRAVELLING TIPS
TRAVEL SYSTEM - INTEGRAL LATCH
TRAVEL SYSTEM - BRITAX STROLLER CLICK & GO™ADAPTOR
INSTALLATION OF CAR ANCHOR FITTING
ALTERNATIVE INSTALLATION IF SEATBELT LOOSENS
IN CASE OF ACCIDENT
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PAGE
8
4
6
12
10
21
26
34
35
44
48
40
42
53
58
60

INTRODUCTION
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To be used only in a rearward-facing position for an infant until their shoulders reach
the shoulder height marker (approximately 12 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.
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 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 in the base of the Carrier for future reference.
The Carrier is suitable for tting to a variety of Britax, Steelcraft and BOB
Strollers using one of the adaptor systems. For compatible Strollers refer to
www.britax.com.au.
Britax Stroller Click & Go™ Adaptor is required for some strollers and if not tted
then it is available as a separate purchase.

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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.
• 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).

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DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR.
:
• 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.

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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 SHOULDERS REACHES THE
SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKER.
FRONT OF VEHICLE
New Baby
Shoulders below the Shoulder
Height Marker.
Maximum Shoulder Height Marker
Older Baby
Shoulders inline with the Shoulder
Height Marker- then you will need to
move to the next child restraint.
Maximum Shoulder Height Marker.
SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS AND A GROWING CHILD

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DO NOT MOVE TO THE NEXT RESTRAINT UNTIL SHOULDER REACHES THE
SHOULDER MARKER.
When the child's shoulders reach this marker, the child is now too big for the child
restraint. It is now time to move too the next child restraint, see page 34.
IMPORTANT: Follow this advice.
SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS AND A GROWING CHILD
SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS AND A GROWING CHILD

1. Padded Insert
2. Shoulder Height marker
3. Buckle Tongue Holders (if tted) (holders
are on both sides of the Padded Insert or
the sides of the cover)
4. Harness Buckle
5. Harness Adjuster (under ap)
6. Harness adjustment strap hook (disconnected)
7. Harness adjustment strap
8. Cover
9. Harness
SPECIAL FEATURES
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2
3
6
7
4
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SPECIAL FEATURES
10. Anchor Fitting
11. Stabilising Bar
12. Car Seat belt
13. Britax Stroller Click & Go™
Adaptor (if tted)
14. Infant Carrier
15. Base
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10
13
20
11
12
14
19
15
17
23
21 22
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16. Locating Slots (for upper anchorage strap)
17. Release Handle
(Located at the back of the Infant Carrier)
18. Carry Handle
19. Canopy
20. Carry Handle release latch
21. Adjuster
22. Upper anchorage strap
23. Attachment Clip

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SUITABLE FOR USE
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 only in a rearward-facing position for an infant until their shoulder’s reach
the shoulder height marker (approximately 12 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, choose a restraint that will take larger babies in rear-facing.
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.
Seat Width 465mm
530mm
545mm