Safeline Sit'n'Stroll User manual

Safeline Corp.

U.S. Patents #5.104.134 and 4.620.771 lntcrnafional Patents Listed Inside
SAFELINE
gCORPORATION”
1-800-829-I 625
1777 South Bellaire Street, Suite 330 + Denver, Colorado 80222
Phone: [phone] + Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected] + Website: www.safelinecorp.com
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Thank you for purchasing the Sit’n’Stroll5-in- 1
Combination Car Seat/StrollerTM. The Sit’n’StrolP
is the most advanced car seat/stroller available, and
we believe the simplest, safest and most convenient
way to travel with an infant.
The most important benefit the Sit’n’StrollTM can provide is increased
protection for your child. Studies have shown the use of a child
restraint system reduces the likelihood of death and injury caused by
the tremendous forces involved in an automobile accident. Please
follow these instructions carefullly to minimize the risk of injury or
death to your child in the event of a sudden stop or collision. No
system can guarantee the safety of your baby, but child restraints
have been proven so effective they are required in all 50 states and
by most industrialized nations in the world.
Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You
must register this restraint to be reached in a recall. Send
your name, address and the restraint’s model number and
manufacturing date to Safeline Corporation, 1777 South
Bellaire Street, Suite #330, Denver, Colorado 80222 or call
303-757-2400. For recall information, call the U.S.
Government’s Auto Safety Hotline at l-800-424-9393
(202-366-0123 in D.C. area).
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Limited Six Month Warranty
All Safeline products purchased from an authorized Safeline dealer
are warranted against defective materials and workmanship for six
months from the original date of purchase. This warranty does not
include any problems associated with normal wear, abuse, misuse
or negligence by the purchaser. This warranty also does not apply
to any Safeline product purchased secondhand.
The purchaser must complete the owner registration card within 30
days of purchase and provide original receipt as evidence of
original purchase date to file warranty claims. Registering your
Safeline product assures you can be reached in the event of a
safety recall. For recall information call the U.S. Government’s Auto
Safety Hotline at l-800-424-9393 (202-366-0123 in D.C. area).
Safeline Corporation reserves the right to inspect all claims of
defective workmanship and materials in order to determine the
cause of all malfunctions. Furthermore, Safeline Corporation may
exercise its right to repair, replace or refund the original purchase
amount at the Company’s discretion and based on the conclusions
of its investigation.
This Child Restraint System Conforms toThis Child Restraint System Conforms to
all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
This Restraint is Certified fbr Use inThis Restraint is Certified for Use in
Aircraft.Aircraft.
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Table of Contents
Warranty
Get to KnowYour Sit’n’StrollTM
Safety Guidelines
Securing Your Child in the Sit’n’StrolP
Installing the Sit’n’StrollTM in Your Vehicle:
Choosing an Appropriate Vehicle Seat
Determining the Correct Seating Position
Rear-Facing Position
Forward-Facing Position
Installing the Sit’n’StrollTM on an Aircraft
Converting the Sit’n’Stroll TMfrom Car Seat to Stroller
Operating the Sit’n’Stroll Brakes
Converting the Sit’n’StrollTM from Stroller to Car Seat
Attaching the Sunshade
Adjusting the Harness
Removing the Harness
Installing the Harness
Maintenance and Care
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International Patents and Descriptions
United States
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Great Britain
Germany
Canada
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Great Britain
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Germany
Japan
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FAILURE TO FOLLOW EACH OF THE
INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN YOUR CHILD
STRIKING THE VEHICLE’S INTERIOR DURING A
SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH.
Get to Know Your Sit’n’StrollTM
Stitch Line, / Telescoping Handle
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Primary Forward-Facing
Harness Position
(For children who weigh
28 pounds and over)
Secondary Forward-
Facing Harness Position
(For children who
weigh less than 28
Harness Tabs
Adjustment
Buckle
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I I / ,. Crotch Buckle
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Front Flap
Brake
Rear Wheel Assembly
Rear W\heel Flap
Front Wheel
Assembly
The instructions contained within this manual are
guidelines for the proper use and adjustment of the
Sit’n’StrollTM. Always consult with your physician to
determine the specific needs of your child.
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Safety Guidelines
Always use good common sense! If you have questions about your Safeline
product, please call us at 800-829-l 625 or 303-757-2400.
Do not place this rear-facing car seat in a vehicle seat with a passenger side
air bag. In the event of a collision or sudden stop, the force of an inflating air
bag can cause serious injury or death. Not following this warning places your
child at serious risk. If your vehicle has a passenger side air bag, consult your
owner’s manual for child restraint installation instructions.
Never leave your child unattended in a car.
Never allow your child to install the Sit’n’StrollTM in the car; an adult should
always install the Sit’n’StrollTM to ensure proper installation.
Never allow your child to unbuckle the vehicle’s seat belt while the car is in
motion. Your child must remain restrained by the Sit’n’StrollTM’s 5point
harness system and the vehicle’s seat belt at all times in order to be securely
restrained.
Not following these instructions could lead to your child impacting with the
vehicle’s interior in a sudden stop or collision.
Do not alter or modify any part of the Sit’n’StrollTM.
Do not place heavy objects on the Sit’n’StrollTM.
Secure loose objects in your car. In the event of a sudden stop or collision,
loose objects will continue to move and may cause serious injury
to passengers.
Diligently read and follow all instructions contained in this manual. Keep your
instruction manual with you whenever you use the Sit’n’StrollTM. The
instruction manual should be stored in the plastic bag and attached in the rear
storage bin with the supplied hook and loop.
This child restraint is designed for use by children who weigh between 5 and
40 pounds (2.3kg to 18.1 kg) and whose height is between 18 and 40 inches
(458cm and 101.6cm). This unit is certified for use by children in the REAR-
FACING position from 5 to 25 pounds (2.3kg to 11.3kg) and in the FORWARD-
FACING position from 20 to 40 pounds (9.1 kg to 18.1 kg).
If this child restraint is involved in a crash, it must be replaced. The vehicle
seat belt securing the infant restraint must also be replaced. Damage is not
always visible.
The shoulder straps must pass over the infant’s shoulders and between the
legs directly to the buckle. The child’s legs should always straddle the crotch
buckle. The lap straps of the harness should always come over the top of your
child’s legs.
Secure the Sit’n’StrollTM in the car at all
times even when not in use by your
child. In the event of a sudden stop or
collision, an unbelted car seat could
injure other occupants in the car.
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Securing your Child in the Sit’n’StrollTM
On hot or sunny days, always check the fabric and
metal buckles before placing your child in the
restraint to avoid burns or discomfort.
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To unlock the restraint harness, press the red
buckle release button and pull the two metal L-
clips out of the buckle.
Place your child in the Sit’n’StrollTM. Ensure the
harness passes snugly over your child’s shoul-
ders and each leg, and then snaps into the
crotch buckle. Tug on the metal L-clips to ensure
they are securely locked in the crotch buckle.
When using the Sit’n’StroP in the rear-
facing position, use the shoulder slots at or
below your child’s shoulders. When using the
Sit’n’StrollTM in the forward-facing position,
use the shoulder slots at or above your child’s
shoulders. See “Adjusting the Harness” on page
16 for instructions on how to change the shoulder
slots.
3. If the restraint is too tight or too loose for your
child, use the adjustment buckle located on your
child’s left shoulder strap to correct the tension.
See “Adjusting the Harness” on page 16 for a
detailed explanation on using the adjustment
buckle. Adjust the harness so there is no more
than two fingers clearance between the child’s
body and the harness straps. After properly
threading the harness back through the
adjustment slide, take any excess strap and
follow the harness back down through the crotch
buckle, tucking the excess under the seat cover.
4. Snap the two halves of the black chest clip
together. Ensure the chest clip is positioned
directly over the child’s chest area. Ensure the
shoulder straps cannot slip off the infant’s
shoulders. If the chest clip is placed
incorrectly, you must remove the shoulder
pads in order to ensure proper placement of
the chest clip over the child’s chest.
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infants and other small children may require additional head and
posture support when using the Sit’n’StrolP to avoid injury or
suffocation. Bolsters may assist in supporting the neck and head of a
small child. Retailers of children’s products generally carry bolsters in
their accessory aisles. If you have questions regarding bolsters,
please contact Safeline or the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Installing the Sit’n’StrollTM in Your Vehicle
Choosing an Appropriate Vehicle Seat
The Sit’n’Stroll was designed to be used in automobiles and airplanes, and should
not be used in boats or on motorcycles. The Sit’n’StrollTM must be positioned in a
seat that faces the front of the vehicle. The Sit’n’StrollTM was not designed to be
used in seats facing the rear or the center of the vehicle, and it is dangerous to
install and use the Sit’n’StrollTM in any such seat. The back seat is the safest
location for children 12 and under.
See the drawings below for further clarification.
Correct Position!
The center rear seating
location is generally the
safest position for your child.
Danger!
Do not install your
Sit’n’StrollTM in a vehicle seat
that faces the center of the
vehicle.
Correct Position!
Always install your
Sit’n’StrollTM in a vehicle seat
that faces the front of the
vehicle.
Danger!
Do not install your
Sit’n’StrollTM in a vehicle seat
that faces the rear of the
vehicle.
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Do not place this rear-facing car seat in a vehicle
seat with a passenger side air bag. In the event of a
sudden stop or collision, the force of an inflating air
bag can cause serious injury or death to a child. Not
following this warning places your child at serious
risk. Owners of vehicles with passenger side air
bags should refer to their owner’s manual for child
restraint installation instructions.
Determining the Correct Seating Position
Determining the direction you should face your child is one of the most important
decisions regarding the safety of a child in a car seat. Safety experts recommend
your child remain in the rear-facing position until he or she is at least 20 pounds
and at least 1 year of age. The Sit’n’Stroll TMis certified for use by children up to
25 pounds in the rear-facing position and up to 40 pounds in the forward-facing
position. Consider both the weight and age guidelines when determining the
direction in which you should face your child while traveling in a vehicle. A child
under one year of age may not have the physiological development necessary to
sustain the forces involved in a sudden stop or collision while sitting in a forward-
facing position. Consult with your physician to determine your child’s specific
needs.
+ Always use the Sit’n’StrollTM rear-facing if your baby weighs less than 20
pounds or is less than 1 year of age (and less than 25lbs), unless otherwise
directed by your child’s physician.
+ When your child weighs at least 20 pounds, but less than 25 pounds, and the
top of his or her head is below the top of the stitch line, you can still use the
Sit’n’StrollTM in the rear-facing position, However, you may use the
Sit’n’StrollTM in the forward-facing position.
+ If your child’s head is higher than the stitch line when he or she is sitting in the
Sit’n’StrollTM or if your child weighs more than 25 pounds, you must use the
Sit’n’StrollTM in the forward-facing postion.
If your child meets all of the above guidelines for the rear-facing
position, but his or her legs are too long, have him or her sit with his or
her legs crossed. Your child is generally safer remaining in the rear-
facing position for as long as the rear-facing guidelines are applicable.
According to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seating positions than in the front
seating positions.
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