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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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.
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• 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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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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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

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SUITABLE FOR USE
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 in front of it.
Regional Road Rules 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 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.
Seat belt extenders should not be used if the seat belt is not long enough to secure
the child restraint. If they are used then the buckle must sit above the Base moulding.
THE 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.
The upper anchorage strap must be attached to an anchorage point using an
extension strap if necessary.
The Infant 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
pages 21 and 22).

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HOW TO SET-UP
REMOVING INFANT CARRIER FROM BASE
A. Grasp the handle with one hand. With the other
hand, lift the catch located at the front of the
Infant Carrier.
B. With the catch still lifted raise the Infant Carrier
clear of the base.
Pull
Catch
Lift

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ADJUSTMENT OF HANDLE POSITION
The Unity™ Travel System Infant Carrier features a sturdy carry handle which can be
used in conjunction with the curved base to convert it to a rocker. At the base of the
handle there are two large buttons which control the three positions of the handle.
These positions are the "carry (or travel) position" , the "rocking position" ,
and the "non-rocking position" .
B. Ensure the handle is locked in position securely.
The "rocking position" enables the Infant Carrier
to rock without the possibility of the Infant Carrier
tipping over.
C. To convert to a "non-rocking" position
depress both buttons and rotate the handle to
the xed position. Ensure the handle is locked in
position securely.
A. To convert from carry to "rocking position" ,
depress the large buttons on each side and rotate
the handle towards the front of the Infant Carrier.
When you have started rotating the handle release
the buttons and continue rotating the handle round
until it locks into position.
Rocking Position
Non-rocking
Position
Carry Position
HOW TO SET-UP
Do not place the Infant Carrier on a table or
a work-top where it could fall off.
IMPORTANT :
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HOW TO SET-UP
To avoid pinching your ngers follow the
steps above.
A. Squeeze the carry handle release latch on
each side of the handle and rotate to the rst
position-“rocking position” .
B. Squeeze the latch again and start to rotate the
handle then remove both hands from the latches
and use one hand at the top of the handle to
rotate down further until the handle latches
in the second or “non-rocking position” .
The carrier is now locked to the stroller.
ADJUSTMENT OF HANDLE POSITION WITH BRITAX
STROLLER CLICK & GO™ADAPTOR
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Push down until it clicks into place.
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B
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HOW TO SET-UP
TO FIT CANOPY
A. With the viewing window ap on the
outside, grasp the Canopy ensuring the
two plastic frame sections at both sides
are aligned.
B. Push the two plastic frame sections at
both sides onto the Infant Carrier at the
inside of the handle pivot point.
C. Ret the elastic Canopy strap to the
dedicated elastic trim strap on each side of
the Infant Carrier.
D. The Canopy can be rotated to cover the
baby or opened by rotating to the desired
position.
TO REMOVE CANOPY
A. Ensure Canopy is in the collapsed
position. Unclip the elastic Canopy straps
which are secured by plastic hooks under
each handle attachment point.
B. Grasp the Canopy and pull it away from
the Infant Carrier ensuring the straps are
clear of catching any objects.
A
NOTE: Elastic Canopy loops must always be
tted when Canopy is in use.

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HOW TO SET-UP
SETTING UP THE HARNESS
The Infant Carrier is tted with three shoulder strap positions. As the baby grows the
shoulder straps must be moved to higher slots. Refer to page 17 - 20 for correct
tment of the harness shoulder straps.
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.
C. Move the two harness tongues to
the sides of the infant carrier and
store in the Buckle Tongue Holder
(if tted) (holders are on both sides
of the Padded Insert or the sides of
the cover). 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.
E. This section covers the setting up
of the harness to t the height of the
child and tting of the harness is
not required. Securing of the child is
covered later in the instructions.
Buckle Tongue
Holder (if tted)
Lift the Harness
Adjuster and
pull the Harness
Straps to
slacken.

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HOW TO SET-UP
1. Outer crotch strap slot
2. Inner crotch strap slot
3. Lap strap slot
4. Harness tongues & buckle
5. Shoulder harness strap
6. Lower shoulder strap slots
7. Medium shoulder strap slots
8. Upper shoulder strap slots
9. Maximum shoulder height marker.
10. Harness Adjuster (under cover ap)
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F. 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 newborn you will need to use either slot 6 or 7 and crotch strap
position 2. 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 pages 18
to 20. If the slot is just above the shoulders then go to page 21.

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HOW TO SET-UP
ADJUSTMENT OF CROTCH STRAP
A. Remove the Infant Carrier from car as instructed
on page 32.
B. Lift Infant Carrier cover to reveal crotch strap slot.
C. From the top side of Infant Carrier turn the crotch
3-bar slide and push through each slot as shown
right until the Crotch strap assembly is free from
the Infant Carrier.
D. Insert Crotch strap through restraint slot which
will position Crotch strap level with the baby’s
crotch and feed back through other slot as shown
right.
CROTCH STRAP
The Infant Carrier is tted with two crotch strap positions. Correct location of crotch
strap will securely position the baby correctly in Infant Carrier and will prevent baby
from slipping further into Infant Carrier.
As baby grows the crotch strap must be moved to
the outer slot.
Crotch buckle Fabric
Cover
Crotch
3-bar
Slide
Infant Carrier Body
LARGER BABY
Crotch
buckle
Fabric
Cover
Crotch
3-bar Slide
Infant
Carrier
Body
SMALLER BABY
When replacing cover, ensure none of the
harness straps are twisted and that all straps
are secure by pulling each harness strap.
IMPORTANT :

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HOW TO SET-UP
Metal Strap Connector
ADJUSTING THE
SHOULDER HARNESS
A. 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.
B. Pull the shoulder strap through slot.
C. 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.

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HOW TO SET-UP
D. Ensure there are no twists in the straps.
E. Connect it to the Metal Strap Connector at rear
of Infant Carrier.
F. 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-assembly.
FOR SMALL BABY
FOR GROWING BABY
FOR LARGER BABY
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.
IMPORTANT :