Steelcraft 60/A/2010 User manual

INFANT CARRIER
Series No. 60/A/2010
IMPORTANT:
KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON
THE CHILD RESTRAINT.
FOR BABIES UP TO APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS OR WHO HAVE
NOT YET REACHED THE SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKER.
THIS INFANT RESTRAINT MUST BE INSTALLED SO THAT THE
BABY IS REARWARD-FACING AT ALL TIMES.
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INDEX
INTRODUCTION
WARNINGS
SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS & A
GROWING CHILD
THE NEXT STEP
FEATURES
SUITABLE FOR USE
HOW TO SET-UP
HOW TO INSTALL
HOW TO USE
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
ACCESSORIES
TRAVELLING TIPS
TRAVEL SYSTEM - USE WITH A STROLLER
INSTALLATION OF CAR ANCHOR FITTING
INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES
ALTERNATIVE INSTALLATION IFSEATBELT
LOOSENS
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CONTACT DETAILS
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13.
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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 6 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.
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).
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 or Steelcraft
(Britax) 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 under the Infant Carrier for future
reference.
INTRODUCTION
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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.
• 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.
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• 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.
DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR.
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SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS &
A GROWING CHILD
OLDER BABY
NEW BORN
Maximum shoulder
height marker
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 THE CHILD’S
SHOULDER REACHES THE SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKER.
FRONT OF VEHICLE
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Maximum shoulder
height marker

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DO NOT MOVE TO THE NEXT RESTRAINT UNTIL THE CHILD’S
SHOULDER REACH THE SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKER.
When the child’s shoulder reaches this marker, the child is now too
big for the child restraint. It is now time to move to the next child
restraint. See next page.
IMPORTANT: Follow this advice.
MAXIMUM SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKER
SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS &
A GROWING CHILD

Choose from:
•ConvertibleChildSeat,Ifthe
convertible seat is suitable for
approximately 12 months then
continue to keep your child rear-
facing until their shoulders reach
the lowest marker. Then turn to
forward-facing until the child
reaches the upper shoulder height
marker - approximately 4 years
of age.
OR
•Dedicatedforward-facingseat
with in-built harness for children
who have outgrown their baby
carrier up to approximately 4
years of age.
OR
•ConvertibleBoosterseatwith
in-built harness that faces forward
for children who have out grown
their rear-facing seat. This can
be used up to approximately 4
years of age which can then be
converted to a booster seat up to
approximately 6 to 8 years of age.
THE NEXT STEP
Convertible
Booster Seat
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Forward-Facing
Seat

1. Shoulder Height Marker
2.BabyInsertPad(iftted)
3. Harness
4.ShoulderPad(iftted)
5. Harness Buckle
6.BucklePad(iftted)
7.HarnessAdjuster(underap)
8. Harness Adjustment Strap
9. Harness Adjustment Strap Hook (disconnected)
10. 3 Bar Gated Slide (underneath the carrier)
11. Cover
12.BuckleTongueHolders(oneeachside)(iftted)
FEATURES
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3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
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FEATURES
24. Upper Anchorage Strap
25. Attachment Clip
26. Car’s Anchor Fitting
13. Stabilising Bar
14. Car’s Seat Belt
15. Angle Adjustment Foot
16. Base
17. Carry Handle Release Button
18. Catch Release Button
19. Base Release Catch
20. Carry Handle
21. Canopy
22. Infant Carrier
23. Upper Anchorage Strap Adjuster
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25
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24. Upper Anchorage Strap
25. Attachment Clip
26. Car’s Anchor Fitting
570mm
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 in a rearward-facing position until the infant’s shoulder’s
reach the shoulder height marker (approximately 6 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 in a restraint that is larger, possibly a
Convertible child restraint.
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.
440mm
SUITABLE FOR USE
Seat Width 430mm

THE UPPER ANCHORAGE 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 Baby 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 page 21).
Regional Road Rules may 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 IN A SEATING
POSITION WHERE AN AIRBAG IS FITTED. 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taroundthechildrestraintbase.
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 on front of it.
SUITABLE FOR USE
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HOW TO SET-UP
A. Squeeze the Release handle button
(on both sides) and rotate the
handle to upright carry position
until the indicator is green.
B. Grasp the carry handle with one hand, then squeeze the base
catch release button and pull out base release catch with the other
hand. With the catch released, raise the Infant Carrier away from
the base.
REMOVING INFANT CARRIER FROM BASE
Lift
Release handle
button
Red/Green
Indicator
Then pull base
release catch
Squeeze catch
release button

HOW TO SET-UP
IMPORTANT:
Make sure the handle is engaged properly and the handle indicator is
Green every time you pick up the Infant Carrier.
ADJUSTMENT OF HANDLE POSITION
Carry Position
Access Position
Non-rocking Position
Handle
Indicator
Handle release button
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A. The Infant Carrier features a sturdy carry
handle. At the base of the handle there are
handle release buttons on each side which
control the three positions of the handle.
The carry position is upright and suitable
to carry the baby. Ensure the indicator at
the side of the handle is green, which will
indicate the handle is locked, and it is safe
to lift the Carrier. If the indicator is red then
it is not locked and unsafe to lift the baby.
B. To convert from carry to access position,
press the handle release button on each
side and rotate the handle towards the
front of the Infant Carrier. Rotate until
the handle locks into the next position.
The handle indicator will turn from Red
(unlocked) to Green when the handle is
locked.
This position ensures the handle does not
interfere with the attachment of the upper
anchorage strap or removal of the baby.
C. To convert to a non-rocking position
press both handle release buttons and
rotate the handle to the next position.
Ensure the handle is locked in position
securely. The handle can also be in any
position when the infant carrier is installed
in the car.
D. Press the handle release buttons to
reposition the handle to suit your needs.

HOW TO SET-UP
Access Position
SETTING UP THE HARNESS
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.
TO REMOVE/FIT CANOPY
A. To remove the Canopy, unclip the
elastic Canopy loops from the cover
strap clips at the handle pivot point.
B. Then pull the plastic canopy frame
out of the mouldings at both sides of
the infant carrier.
C. Fitting the Canopy is the reverse of
the removal procedure.
Elastic Canopy loops must always
bettedwhenCanopyisinuse.
D. The Canopy can be rotated to cover
the baby or opened by rotating to the
desired position.
Elastic Canopy loops
B.
A.
Lift the Harness Adjuster
up and pull the Harness
Straps to slacken.
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HOW TO SET-UP
C. Move the two harness tongues to the sides of the infant carrier and
storeintheBuckleTongueHolders(iftted)(holdersareonboth
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.
Correcttmentoftheharnessisveryimportantasitrestrainsthe
babyintheInfantCarrier.Theharnessmusttrmlyaroundupper
torso of the baby and be positioned so as to leave the baby’s arms
and legs free.
This Infant Carrier needs to be used until the baby reaches the
shoulderheightmarker.Itisacceptableforthelegstobebenttot.
Buckle Tongue
Holder(iftted)

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HOW TO SET-UP
E.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 new born you will need to use either slot 2 or 3. 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 the next page. If the slot is just above the shoulders
then go to page 20.
1. Upper shoulder strap slots
2. Medium shoulder strap slots
3. Lower shoulder strap slots
4. Shoulder harness strap
5.Harnesstongues&buckle
6. Lap strap slot
7. Crotch strap slot
8. Maximum Shoulder Height Marker
9.HarnessAdjuster(undercoverap)
10. Adjuster Strap
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2
3
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5
6 6
7
9
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HOW TO SET-UP
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F. 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.
G. Pull the shoulder strap through slot.
H. 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.
Metal Strap Connector
Cross bar

HOW TO SET-UP
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IMPORTANT:
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.
I. Ensure there are no twists in the
straps.
J. Thread the shoulder strap over
the bar and connect it to the Metal
Strap Connector at rear of Infant
Carrier.
K. 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-as-
sembly.
NOTE: Both straps must be over the
cross bar to ensure that the straps
will tighten fully on the baby.
FOR SMALL BABY
Cross
bar
FOR GROWING
BABY
FOR LARGER
BABY

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Consultthecarowner’shandbookforlocationofanchorttingsor
anchorage points. Some vehicle manufacturers recently have an
anchorttingttedinthecar.
Ifthereisnochildrestraintanchorttingorchildrestraintanchor
pointrefertopage49fortheinstallationoftheanchorttingaswell
as the use of extension straps.
Ananchorttingisrequiredtoattachtheupperanchoragestrapto
fully install the Carrier to the car. The upper anchorage strap must be
used with this infant carrier when used in the car.
For installing the Base to the car, select a seating position with a child
restraintanchorttingdirectlybehindtheseatingposition.
HOW TO INSTALL