Safety 1st Alpha Omega 65 User manual

Failure to read, understand, and follow the instructions
and warnings in this instruction manual and the warnings
on the system could result in serious injury or death to
the child.
Alpha Omega 65®
3-in-1 Convertible Car Seat
rear-facing child restraint
2.3-18 kg (5-40 lb) 48-91 cm (19-36 in.)
forward-facing child restraint
10-30 kg (22-65 lb) 74-132 cm (29-52 in.)
And at least 1 year old
booster seat
18-36 kg (40-80 lb)
102-132 cm (40-52 in.)
KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE USE.
Read all instructions
before using this
child restraint
and booster
seat.
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Choosing Rear Facing, Forward Facing, or Booster Seat
Your child’s height, weight, and age determine how your child
restraint or booster seat should be placed in the vehicle.
Please talk to your doctor about the best option for your child.
UAS Belt Install Page 42
Vehicle Belt Install Page 46
UAS Belt Install Page 31
Vehicle Belt Install Page 36
Lap and Shoulder Belt
Install Page 50
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FORWARD FACING
10-30 kg (22-65 lb)
74-132 cm (29-52 in.)
And at least 1 year old
REAR FACING
2.3-18 kg (5-40 lb)
48-91 cm (19-36 in.)
BOOSTER SEAT
18-36 kg (40-80 lb)
102-132 cm (40-52 in.)
See page 3 to
adjust internal
harness system
See page 10 to
remove internal
harness system
WARNING: Verify your child’s weight and height
(do not guess) before choosing the child restraint’s
placement.
Children up to 1 year of age must ride rear facing.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that
children remain rear facing until they are at least 2
years old.
In this child restraint, your child can remain rear facing
up to 18 kg (40 lb) and up to 91 cm (36 in.).
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends
that children remain in a five-point harness until they
outgrow their forward-facing harnessed child restraint.
This typically occurs around age 4, but some children
outgrow them sooner and others not until later.
See page 3 to
adjust internal
harness system
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Table of Contents
Getting Started ..................................................1
Parts of the Child Restraint.................................1
Prepare Child Restraint to Fit Your Child ..............3
How Does Your Child Fit? ...................................4
Adjusting Headrest/Harness Height ......................5
Securing Child in Child Restraint.........................6
General Use .......................................................9
Reclining Child Restraint ....................................9
Removing Harness System.................................10
Removing Seat Pad for Cleaning.........................13
Installing Harness System ..................................16
Accessories on Select Models ............................19
Safety Information .............................................20
Child Restraint and Booster Seat Use ..................20
Installation in Vehicle .........................................21
Vehicle Seating Position.....................................22
Transport Canada Regulations ............................23
Vehicle Information............................................24
Choosing UAS or Vehicle Belts............................24
Knowing Your Vehicle Belts.................................26
Aircraft Information ...........................................29
Rear Facing .......................................................30
UAS Belt Installation ....................................31
Vehicle Belt Installation................................36
Forward Facing..................................................40
Tether Use ..................................................41
UAS Belt Installation ....................................42
Vehicle Belt Installation................................46
Booster Seat ......................................................49
Lap and Shoulder Belt Installation.................50
Important Information........................................52
Using a Locking Clip ..........................................52
Dorel Juvenile Group Information........................54
Registration and Safety Notices ..........................55
Replacement Parts Order Form...........................56
Warranty...........................................................58
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Parts of the Child Restraint
A. Adjustable Headrest
B. Shoulder Harness
Guides
C. Harness Covers
(see page 19)
D. Chest Clip
E. Buckle
F. Recline Handle
G. Shoulder Belt
Positioning Guide
H. Lumbar Support
(see page 19)
I. Harness Strap
J. Harness Release
Lever (under flap)
K. Harness Adjustment
Strap
Side ViewFront View
Back View
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B
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E
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GM
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L. Rear-Facing Belt
Path
M. Rear Facing Level-
To-Ground Lines
N. Forward-Facing Belt
Path
O. Shell (child restraint)
P. UAS* Belt (see page 24)
Q. Tether (see page 41)
R. Headrest/Harness
Adjustment Bar
S. Splitter Plate
T. Base
U. Instruction Manual
Storage (in bottom of base)
*Universal Anchorage System (UAS)
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Prepare Child Restraint to Fit Your Child How Does Your Child Fit?
1. Fully Loosen Harness Strap
Push down on harness release
lever (under flap on front of seat
pad) while pulling out on harness
strap as shown.
3. Release Chest Clip
Press on chest clip release button
and pull apart.
Place harness strap out of the way.
2. Unbuckle Harness
Press in towards the top of the red
button.
Pull buckle tongues out.
4. Place Child in Child Restraint
to Determine Proper Harness Fit
The child’s bottom and back should
be flat against the child restraint.
See page 4 for fit guidelines.
REAR FACING
FORWARD FACING
The buckle should not be underneath or behind
your child.
To adjust the headrest/harness height, see page 5.
Use the guidelines below to determine if the buckle and harness
strap are in the right place for your child.
Harness Strap Position
Harness strap MUST be at or slightly above
shoulders. Always choose the shoulder harness
position that is closest to your child’s shoulder
height.
If the shoulder harness guides are below the
child’s shoulders with the headrest in the highest
position and the child weighs at least 18 kg
(40 lb), you must convert the child restraint to a
booster seat.
The buckle should not be underneath or behind
your child.
Harness Strap Position
Harness strap MUST be at or slightly below
shoulders. Always choose the shoulder harness
position that is closest to your child’s shoulder
height.
If the shoulder harness guides are above the child’s
shoulders with the headrest in the lowest position,
do not use this child restraint.
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Adjusting Headrest/Harness Height Securing Child in Child Restraint
1. Fully Loosen Harness Strap
Push down on harness release
lever (under flap on front of seat
pad) while pulling out on harness
strap as shown.
2. To Adjust Headrest/
Harness Height
Pull the metal headrest adjustment
bar on the back of the seat
towards you.
Move the headrest up or down to
the proper height for your child.
See page 4 for fit guidelines.
Release it into the slot to lock.
Make sure it is securely locked
into place.
WARNINGS: Make sure the harness height is correct for
your child’s size.
Do not use this child restraint rear facing unless the
top of your child’s head is at least 2.5 cm (1 in.) below
the top of the child restraint’s headrest.
Do not use this child restraint forward facing if the
tops of your child’s ears are above the top of the child
restraint’s headrest in its highest position.
Failure to follow these steps can result in serious injury or
death.
1. Place Child in Child Restraint
The child’s bottom and back
should be flat against the child
restraint.
Position harness strap over child’s
shoulders and upper thighs.
3. Close Chest Clip
Insert right half of chest clip into
left half and snap together.
2. Buckle Harness
Push buckle tongues into buckle
until you hear a “click”.
Pull up on harness strap to make
sure buckle is locked.
4. Tighten Harness
Pull on harness adjustment
strap to tighten harness snugly.
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WARNINGS: Failure to fasten and tighten the harness
system correctly may allow the child to be ejected from
the child restraint in a crash or sudden stop causing
serious injury or death.
Do not mistake comfort for safety. Harness system must
be snugly adjusted.
DO NOT put snowsuits or bulky
garments on your child when
placing them in the child restraint.
Bulky clothing can prevent the
harness straps from being
tightened properly.
6. Check Harness Tightness
Try to pinch the harness at the
shoulders vertically between index
finger and thumb as shown.
If your fingers slip off, the
harness is tight enough.
If you can pinch the harness
strap, tighten more.
The harness strap should be snug
throughout its length.
5. Position Chest Clip
The chest clip must be placed at
mid-chest (even with armpits) and
away from the child’s neck.
To Remove Child From Child Restraint
1. Loosen Harness Strap
2. Unbuckle Harness
3. Release Chest Clip
4. Remove Child
A snug strap should not allow any slack. It lies in a relatively
straight line without sagging. It does not press on the child’s
flesh or push the child’s body into an unnatural position.
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Reclining Child Restraint
How to Change Positions
To recline, pull out on recline handle
and push top of child restraint back.
For upright or semi-recline
position, pull out on recline handle
and pull top of child restraint forward.
This child restraint has 3 positions:
Rear Facing - 3
For children 2.3-10 kg (5-22 lb),
fully recline the child restraint so that
the bottom level line is parallel with
the ground.
For children 10.1-18 kg (22-40 lb)
AND are able to sit up unassisted,
rotate the restraint so the recline angle is between the 2 level
lines.
Forward Facing - 1Upright or 2Semi-reclined
Booster Seat - 1Upright or 2Semi-reclined
NOTE: When forward facing or as a booster seat, the semi-
reclined position is to be used only to install the child restraint
and booster seat flush against the vehicle seat back. Vehicle
seat back must be upright.
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Removing Harness System
Only remove the harness system to clean the seat pad
or to convert into a booster seat.
To remove accessories, see page 19.
1. Fully Loosen Harness Strap
Push down on harness release
lever (under flap on front of seat
pad) while pulling out on harness
strap as shown.
2. From Back, Remove
Harness Strap Loops
From Splitter Plate
3. Pull Harness Strap Out of
Shoulder Harness Guides
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7. Locate Buckle’s Metal Retainer
Fully recline the child restraint.
Reach under the seat between
base and shell.
8. Rotate Metal Retainer
and Push It Up Through
Shell and Pad
5. Unthread Buckle
Do not unbuckle.
6. Pull Harness Strap Out
of Seat
9. From Top of Seat,
Pull Buckle Out of
Shell and Pad
4. Unthread Chest Clip
For Booster Seat Use
Store the harness strap, chest clip,
and buckle for future use.
Store the splitter plate by wrapping the
harness adjustment strap/splitter plate
around the center rib as shown.
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Removing Seat Pad for Cleaning
1. Release Elastic Straps as Shown
(on select models)
The positions of the elastic straps
may vary by model.
2. Remove Hip Harness Guides
(on select models)
In the fully upright position, insert
a flat head screw driver into
the hole in the base where the
harness guide is located.
Place the screw driver’s tip
between shell and harness guide,
then twist the screw driver while
pulling the harness guide from the
front.
Repeat for other side.
You must remove the harness system to remove the pad
from the shell. See pages 10-12.
4. Adjust the Headrest to
the Lowest Position
Pull pad off the top of seat
and around headrest pad.
Pull the pad off the bottom of
shell and remove the pad.
Remove headrest pad.
3. Remove Shoulder Harness
Guides (on select models)
From the back of child restraint,
pinch top and bottom of
harness guide together or use
a screwdriver to press in on
harness guide edge as shown.
With the other hand, from the
front of the child restraint, pull
the harness guides out of the
headrest.
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