Steelcraft BABY CAPSULE 60/A/2013/1 Series User manual

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BABY CAPSULE
Series No. 60/A/2013/1
www.britax.com.au
IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE
PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT

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QUICK SETUP WITH SEATBELT
1 2
3
5
8
7
4
6
9
Engage
buckle
Pull
Feed
through
belt path
Press
and
rotate
Lift
Squeeze
catch
release
button,
pull base
release
catch
Close belt
cover
Attach
Press
Pull
Unclip Metal Strap
Connector
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QUICK SETUP WITH SEATBELT
CLICK
18
11
Pull
FOR
SMALLER
BABY
FOR
GROWING
BABY
FOR
LARGER
BABY
Pull to tighten
Over Cross bar
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13 14
15
16 17
Attach Metal Strap
Connector
Feed through

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INTRODUCTION
To be used only in a rearward-facing position until the infant’s
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.

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INTRODUCTION

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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
a 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.
Regional Road Rules may prohibit the use of this restraint in the front
seat of the car. Check your Regional Road Rules for exemptions.
This instruction book can be stored under the Baby Capsule for future
reference.
INTRODUCTION

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INDEX
WARNINGS
SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS &
A GROWING CHILD
THE NEXT STEP
FEATURES
SUITABLE FOR USE
HOW TO SET-UP
HOW TO INSTALL
HOW TO USE
HOW TO INSTALL IN AN AIRCRAFT
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
ACCESSORIES
INSTALLATION OF CAR’S UPPER
ANCHORAGE POINT
ALTERNATIVE INSTALLATION IF
SEATBELT LOOSENS
TRAVEL SYSTEM - USE WITH STROLLER
TRAVELLING TIPS
IN CASE OF ACCIDENT
CONTACT DETAILS AND WARRANTY
Page
10
12
18
40
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21
43
16
26
49
51
56
58
62
63
64
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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
the buckles and adjusters.
• 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 infant’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.
• Do not harness an infant wrapped in a blanket or swaddled. Any
blanket or wrap must only be placed over the harness and infant.
• This child restraint is not approved for use with any connectors that
connect to the car’s ISOFIX low anchorages.
• Make sure the handle is latched properly every time you pick up the
Baby Capsule.
• 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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• This restraint must be used in conjunction with a lap or lap-sash
seat belt.
• Do not use the child restraint facing forwards. Do not use
excessively upright or reclined.
• The restraint should not be purchased or sold as a second hand
item. It is recommended not to use child restraints older than 10
years as the protection in an accident may be reduced.
• THIS RESTRAINT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE WHERE THE TOP
TETHER STRAP MAY FALL INTO A SPLIT IN THE SEAT BACK OR
OFF THE SIDE OF THE SEAT.
• THIS RESTRAINT MUST BE ATTACHED TO A CHILD RESTRAINT
UPPER ANCHORAGE POINT IN THE CAR. REFER TO CAR OWNER’S
HANDBOOK FOR LOCATION OF UPPER ANCHORAGE POINTS.
REFER TO A CHILD RESTRAINT FITTING STATION IF NO UPPER
ANCHORAGE POINTS ARE IN THE MOTOR CAR.
• Seatbelt extenders are not recommended to be used if the seatbelt
is not long enough to secure the child restraint. If seatbelts are too
short then seek advice from a child restraint tter and consider their
recommendations before using a seatbelt extender. If you use a
seatbelt extender, ensure the seatbelt buckle does not sit above the
base moulding or prevent the capsule locking onto the base.
• Always secure the loose end of the top tether strap do not use the
child restraint where this strap may fall into a split in the seat back or
off the side of the seat.
IMPORTANT :

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SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS &
A GROWING CHILD
OLDER BABY
NEW BORN Maximum shoulder height marker
The Capsule 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, the child
should remain Rearward-facing, choose a child seat that will take
larger babies in Rearward-facing.
DO NOT MOVE TO THE NEXT RESTRAINT UNTIL THE
SHOULDERS REACH THE SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKER.
FRONT OF VEHICLE
Maximum shoulder height marker
Top Tether not shown for illustration purposes.

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When the child’s shoulders reach this marker, the child is now too
big for this child restraint. It is now time to move to the next child
restraint.
IMPORTANT: Follow this advice.
MAXIMUM SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKER
SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS &
A GROWING CHILD
Shoulder height markers are provided on this restraint for a visual
indication that the child is safe to travel in this restraint.

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THE NEXT STEP
• Convertible Child Seat, some
convertible seats are suitable for
up to approximately 30 months.
Continue to keep your child rear
facing until the shoulders reach the
lower or middle shoulder height
marker. Then turn to forward facing
until the child reaches the upper
height marker- approximately 4
years of age.
OR
• Dedicated forward facing seat
with in-built harness for infants
who have out grown their rear
facing seat. From approximately
6 months, this can be used up to
approximately 8 years of age with
built-in harness.
OR
• Convertible booster seat with
in-built harness that faces
forward- for children who have
out grown their rear facing seat.
From approximately 6 months, this
can be used up to approximately 4
years of age with built-in harness
and converted to a booster seat for
use up to approximately 8 years
of age.
Convertible
Child Seat
Convertible
Booster Seat
Forward facing,
Harnessed
Child Seat
Next type of restraint that can be used in the car for
your child.
When your child has outgrown the seat, you may use either:

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1. Shoulder Height Marker
2. Baby Insert Pad (if tted)
3. Shoulder Pads (if tted)
4. Harness Tongues and Buckle (Red button)
5. Buckle Pad (if tted)
6. Harness Adjuster (under ap)
7. Harness Adjustment Strap
8. Harness Adjustment Strap Hook (disconnected)
9. 3 Bar Gated Slide (stored underneath the capsule)
10. Buckle Tongue Holders (each side - if tted)
FEATURES
Baby Capsule
Base
Harness Tongues
Harness
Buckle
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8
7
6
5
4
3
2
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FEATURES
11. Stabilising Bar
12. Blue REAR-FACING SEATBELT PATH labels
13. Angle Adjustment Foot
14(a). Base Release Catch
14(b). Catch Release Button
15. Belt Cover
Top Tether not shown for illustration purposes.
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12
13
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14(a)
14(b)

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FEATURES
16. Storage Pocket
17. Car’s Seat Belt
18. Base
19. Carry Handle Release Button
20. Carry Handle
21. Canopy
22. Baby Capsule
23. Top Tether Adjuster
24. Top Tether Strap
25. Attachment Clip
26. Car’s Upper Anchorage tting
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570mm
To be used only in a rearward-facing position until the infant’s
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.
If the baby’s neck muscles are unable to support their head, then the
child should remain rear-facing, choose a restraint that will suit larger
babies in a rear-facing mode.
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.
Ensure babies and toddlers are adequately shaded from direct
sunlight through side or rear windows.
Check the car is ventilated by opening windows or using the car’s
ventilation system taking in external air. Recirculation setting is not
suitable for providing ventilation.
440mm
SUITABLE FOR USE

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THE TETHER STRAP MUST ALWAYS BE FITTED WHEN THE CHILD
RESTRAINT IS USED IN A VEHICLE.
Do not use the restraint without the top tether strap correctly attached.
The top tether strap must be attached to an anchorage point using an
extension strap if necessary.
The Baby Capsule may just touch the front seat, but 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 - 22).
Do not use on any vehicle 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.
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 both release handle
buttons and rotate the handle to
upright carry position until the
indicator is green.
REMOVING BABY CAPSULE FROM BASE
Release handle
button
Red/Green
Indicator
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
Baby Capsule away from the base.
Lift
Then pull base
release catch
Squeeze catch
release button

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HOW TO SET-UP
IMPORTANT:
Make sure the handle is locked properly every time you pick up the Capsule.
ADJUSTMENT OF HANDLE POSITION
Carry Position
Access Position
Non-rocking
Position
Handle
Indicator
Handle release button
A. The Baby Capsule 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 Capsule.
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 Baby Capsule. 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 be in any
locked position when the Baby Capsule is
installed in the car.
D. Press the handle release buttons to
reposition the handle to suit your needs.

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HOW TO SET-UP
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 Baby Capsule.
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
A
B