Graco 8474 User manual

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READ THIS MANUAL
KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE
Do not install or use this infant restraint until you
read and understand the instructions in this manual.
FAILURE TO PROPERLY USE THIS INFANT RESTRAINT
INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN
A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH.
© 2001 Graco 428-9-01
Infant Restraint/Carrier
Owner’s Manual Model 8474

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1.0 Registration Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
1.1 Register Your Infant Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
1.2 Recall Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
1.3 If You Need Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
2.0 Features and Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-10
2.1 Removing and Attaching Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
2.2 Adjusting Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
2.3 Attaching Canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
2.4 Head Support (on certain models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
3.0 Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-15
3.1 Warnings for Use as Infant Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
3.2 Warning for Use With a Stroller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
3.3 Additional Warnings for Use as Carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
3.4 Height and Weight Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
4.0 Infant Restraint Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-20
4.1 Vehicle Seat Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
4.2 Vehicle Seat Belt Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
4.2.1 UNSAFE Vehicle Belt Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
4.2.2 SAFE Vehicle Belt Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

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5.0 Using Infant Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21-30
5.1 Positioning Harness Straps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
5.2 Securing Child in Infant Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
5.3 Installing the Infant Restraint/Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
5.4 Reclining Infant Restraint/Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
6.0 Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
6.1 Airplane Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
6.2 Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32-33

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Model Number:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
1.1 Register Your Infant Restraint
Please fill in the above information. The model and serial numbers
can be found on a label underneath your infant restraint. Fill out the
prepaid registration postcard attached to the seat cover and mail
it today.
Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must
register this restraint to be reached in a recall. Send your name,
address and model/serial numbers to:
Graco Children’s Products Inc.
P.O. Box 100
Elverson, PA 19520-9974
or call 1-888-224-6549
• Call the U.S. Government’s Auto Safety Hotline
at 1-800-424-9393 (202-366-0123 in D.C. area)
• www.nhtsa.dot.gov
• Graco: 1-888-224-6549 or www.gracobaby.com
1.2 Recall Information
1.0 Registration Information

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1.3 If You Need Help
In the U.S.A. or Canada, please contact our Customer Service
Department with any questions you may have concerning parts, use,
or maintenance. When you contact us, please have your product’s
model and serial numbers ready so that we may help you
efficiently. These numbers can be found on a sticker on the
underside of your infant restraint.
USA: 1-888-224-6549 or www.gracobaby.com
Canada: 1-800-667-8184 Montreal: 514-344-3533

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2.0 Features and Components
Vehicle belt
path
FRONT VIEW
Handle
Harness
slots
Vehicle
belt
hook
Handle
adjustment
button
Harness
clip
Harness
buckle
Harness
buckle tongues
Base

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REAR VIEW
Canopy
Harness slot
Release handle
Attachment
latch
Level
indicator*
Owner’s manual
pocket
Mounting
notch
Harness
tightener
Locking clip**
The level indicator is attached to the side of
the infant restraint, and indicates whether or
not the infant restraint is properly reclined.
The locking clip is stored on the bottom of
the infant restraint. You will need to use it
with certain types of vehicle seat belts.
**Locking
Clip
*Level
Indicator

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2.1 Removing and Attaching Base
2.2 Adjusting Handle
To remove infant restraint, squeeze release
handle at back of seat and lift infant
restraint from base as shown .
To put infant restraint in base, push infant
restraint down until it clicks into base.
Pull up on infant restraint to be sure
it is latched firmly into base.

1. Press handle adjustment buttons on
both sides of handle .
2. Rotate handle until it clicks into any
of three positions (for carrying,
reclining, or sitting). BOTH handle
adjustment buttons must pop out
to lock handle in place .
3. Push and pull on the handle to be
sure it is locked firmly in position.


Carrying
Reclining
Sitting

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2.3 Attaching Canopy
1. Infant restraint comes with two
identical canopy support parts.
Thread one canopy support
completely through sewn
tunnel .
2. Slide straight end of a second
support into the straight end of the
first support .
3. The canopy should appear as
shown .
4. Attach canopy in the areas
between the infant restraint
and the handle base .





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2.4 Head Support (on certain models)
Some infants may need extra support
to keep their head and body in a
comfortable position. Unsnap the sides
and resnap them with the harness
straps threaded through the slots in
the cushion .
If your model does not include
a head support, you may want
to use a rolled towel or a
blanket for support .
MAKE SURE THAT NOTHING
INTERFERES WITH THE
HARNESS. It must still be
flat and snug against your
child’s shoulders.

