The First Years B530 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
This Booster Seat is for use
by children who meet ALL
the requirements below:
Age is:
3 years or over
Weight is:
30 to 100 pounds
(13.6 to 45 kg)
Height is:
38 to 57 inches
(96 to 145 cm)
Folding Adjustable Booster Seat
WARNING
• Failure to use this Booster Seat properly increases the
risk of serious injury or death in a sudden stop or
crash.
• Do not install or use this Booster Seat until you have
read and understand the instructions in this manual.
B530
B540 Compass

Dear Parents,
Thank you for purchasing the Compass
B530/40 Booster Seat.
We hope that it will make your child’s travel safer, easier,
and more pleasant.
We believe the B530/40 is the easiest Booster Seat to use.We
do more testing than other companies to make it as safe as
possible. And, we use the latest methods to assure the
highest quality.
Only Compass monitors the molding of every key plastic
part. Our MoldTrac technology allows us to watch every part
as it is molded. In addition, we place a number on each seat
so key parts can be traced. You will find this number on the
bottom of your seat.
We have tried very hard to keep our instructions simple and
understandable. We apologize for beginning our instructions
with so many warnings but they are very important for you to
properly restrain your child. Read and understand all of the
instructions and warnings. The safety of your child depends
on it!
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact
the Compass Staff at 1-888-899-2229.
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Section 1 - Introduction
Keep this instruction manual for future use.
Store in pocket on back of Booster Seat.
No car seat can guarantee protection from injury
in every situation, but proper use helps reduce
the risk of serious injury or death.
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Section 2 - Table Of Contents
Section 1 Introduction................................................1
Section 2 Table Of Contents.....................................2
Section 9 Additional Information............................19
Section 8 Safety Checklist/Safe Practices.............16
Section 5 Booster Seat parts....................................6
Section 4 Use Recommendations............................5
Section 6 Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location.....7
Section 7 Installation and Use.................................11
Section 3 Warnings....................................................3
Section 10 Care and Cleaning.................................21
Section 11 Replacement Parts................................22

•Failure to follow these instructions and Booster Seat
labels can result in injury or death to a child from
striking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or
crash.
- Even if the Booster Seat seems easy to figure out
on your own, it is important to read these
instructions and the vehicle owner’s manual for
details you might miss.
•The instructions in this manual and in your vehicle
owner’s manual must be followed carefully. If there is
a conflict between the two, the vehicle owner’s manual
must be followed.
•Failure to use the automobile seat belt or to adjust it
properly can result in your child striking the vehicle’s
interior during a sudden stop or crash. Serious injury
or death can occur.
• DO NOT allow others (baby sitters, friends,
grandparents, etc.) to use this Booster Seat unless
they read and understand the instructions and labels.
• Only use accessories manufactured by Compass. Use
of accessories can affect your child’s safety in a
sudden stop or crash.
Section 3 - Warnings
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WARNING
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
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• DO NOT modify or attach any toys, padding, or other
items to this Booster Seat. Untested modifications or
padding could result in injury in a crash.
•Secure this Booster Seat with the vehicle seat belt at
all times (even when there is no child in it). An
unsecured child restraint can injure someone if a
crash occurs.
•Direct sunlight can make Booster Seat surfaces hot
enough to burn your child. Use caution and check
them on hot, sunny days.
•NEVER leave child unattended.
•DO NOT use this Booster Seat if it has been in a crash.
(There may be hidden damage and it must be
replaced.) Your insurance company may provide some
assistance replacing this booster.
•DO NOT use this Booster Seat if it is damaged in any
way or has missing parts.
•STOP USING THIS BOOSTER SEAT AND THROW IT
AWAY after the date on the back of the seat.
WARNING
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
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• Secure this child restraint with a vehicle lap and
shoulder belt.

•DO NOT use this Booster Seat when
top of child’s ears are above the top
edge of seat back. Severe head or
neck injuries can result without
proper head support.
•DO NOT use Booster Seat when
the child’s shoulders are above
the shoulder belt guide with
headrest in highest position.
WARNING
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
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Section 4 - Use Recommendations
Compass advises parents that children should use a child
restraint with a built-in harness system until they exceed the
weight or height limits specified by the manufacturer.
B530 B540 Booster Seat Use Requirements:
This child restraint is designed for use by children whose:
- Age is 3 years or older, and
- Weight is between 30 and 100 lbs (13.6 and 45 kg), and
- Height is between 38 and 57 inches (96 and 145 cm).
Child MUST meet all of these requirements to use this
Booster Seat.

•Failure to use this car seat properly increases the risk
of serious injury or death in a sudden stop or crash.
•Do not install or use this car seat until you have read
and understand the instructions in this manual.
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Section 5 - Booster Seat Parts
Adjustable
Headrest
Seat
Back
Armrest Seat
Bottom
Armrest
Vehicle
Shoulder
Belt Guide
Cup Holder
Vehicle
Shoulder
Belt Guide
Carry
Handle
Instruction
Manual
Instruction
Manual
Pocket
Headrest
Handle
Headrest
Handle
Seat Back
Fold Lock

Section 6 - Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location
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•Use only the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt system
when restraining a child in this Booster Seat.
•NEVER use the Booster Seat with only a vehicle lap
belt.
•DO NOT use this Booster Seat with the vehicle’s Child
Restraint Anchorage System or LATCH System.
•DO NOT use this Booster Seat with vehicle seat belts
mounted to front door.
•DO NOT use this Booster Seat if it cannot be properly
installed. Some child restraints will not fit some vehicle
seating positions.
•NEVER use this
Booster Seat in any
vehicle seating
position equipped
with an active air bag
unless recommended
by the vehicle
manufacturer. For side airbags see page 8.
•DO NOT use this Booster Seat in rear seat of a
compact pickup truck. Severe head injury or death
can occur.
WARNING
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
DO NOT place rear-facing child seat
on front seat with air bag. DEATH OR
SERIOUS INJURY can occur.
The back seat is the safest place for
children 12 and under.
NO coloque el asiento infantil para el automóvil orientado hacia
atrás en el asiento delantero del vehículo que tenga una bolsa
neumática de seguridad. El niño podría MORIR O SUFRIR
LESIONES GRAVES. El asiento trasero es el lugar más seguro
para los niños de 12 años o menores.
GN
IN
RAW
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Section 6 - Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location
1. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
alerts vehicle owners that, according to accident statistics,
children under age 13 are safer when properly restrained
in the rear seating positions rather than in front seating
positions.
2. Refer to vehicle owner’s manual for car seat installation
instructions for your vehicle.
- Use Booster Seat in a vehicle rear seat location
whenever possible.
- Never put Booster Seat in a front seat location unless
recommended by vehicle owner’s manual.
- For vehicles with air bags, refer to vehicle owner’s
manual for child restraint installation information.
- If a vehicle front seat location with an air bag must be
used, follow the vehicle manufacturer’s instructions for
child restraint use and move the vehicle seat back as
far as possible.
Use Of B530 & B540 Booster Child Restraint In Conjunction
With Side Airbags
To determine the types of side impact air bag(s) your vehicle may
have for individual seating positions, please refer to your owner’s
manual. The Compass B530 & B540 folding booster child restraint
may be used in any rear seating position equipped only with side
Compass Policy Statement

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Section 6 - Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location
3.Vehicle Seats:
DO NOT use this Booster Seat with the following vehicle
seats:
Seats Which
Face Sides Of
Vehicle
Seats Which
Face Rear
Of Vehicle
Rear Seats Of
Small Extended
Cab Pickup
Trucks
NO NO NO
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Side Air Bags Continued-
impact airbags that are roof mounted with “curtain” type
deployment. For all other vehicles with other types of side impact
airbags, please refer to the specfic vehicles owner’s manual for
appropriate use of child restraints , or call the automobile
manufacturer for more information.

4.Vehicle Seat Belt Systems:
Use only the vehicle’s lap and shoulder
belt system when restraining the child in
this booster seat.
Design and operation of vehicle seat
belt systems vary from vehicle to vehicle
and from seating location to seating location in the
same vehicle. Not all vehicle seat belts
can be used with a child restraint. Refer
to the information in this section for
information on the various types of
vehicle seat belt systems.
DO NOT use this Booster Seat with the following vehicle
seat belts:
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Section 6 - Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location
Lap Belt Only Passive Restraints
Motorized
Shoulder Belt
Passive Restraints
Lap Or Shoulder
Belt Mounted On
Front Door
NO NO NO
Lap and
Shoulder Belt
YES
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Section 7 - Installation and Use
•Use only a vehicle lap and shoulder belt system when
restraining the child in this Booster Seat.
•NEVER use just a lap belt. Always use a combination
lap and shoulder belt.
•Snugly adjust the vehicle lap and shoulder belt around
your child according to the instructions in the vehicle
owner’s manual.
•NEVER place the Booster Seat in a seating position
with an active air bag unless recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer.
•DO NOT allow child to slide down in Booster Seat
which could position vehicle lap belt across child’s
abdomen and shoulder belt over neck or face.
WARNING
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
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NO
YES
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Section 7 - Installation and Use
1. Open the Booster Seat from its folded
position until seat back locks in place:
- Grasp seat back and seat
bottom and pull to unfold Booster
Seat.
- Continue to move seat back until
it locks in place.
- Check that back is locked. Push
forward on seat back to verify.
2. Place Booster Seat in vehicle seating
location selected.
- Seating location MUST have a lap
and shoulder belt.
- If vehicle seat back is adjustable,
adjust back into the upright
position.
- Adjust vehicle head rest to
lowest position.
•Prevent pinch injury. Keep hands clear of hinge
area between seat back and seat bottom.
WARNING
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Section 7 - Installation and Use
3. Place child in Booster Seat.
- Child MUST sit upright with back
contacting seat back, NOT slouching
or sliding down.
4. Adjust headrest so that the top of
shoulder belt guides are at or just
above child’s shoulders.
- Push yellow headrest handles in
and move headrest up or down to
desired position.
- Release headrest handles
and make sure handles
snap into locked position.
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Section 7 - Installation and Use
5. Place lap and shoulder belt
across front of child and
buckle seat belt.
- Position lap belt under
both armrests.
- Place shoulder belt over child’s chest
and into shoulder belt guide.
NOTE: Armrest may be raised to make getting in Booster
easier. Be sure to lower armrest once child is seated in
booster seat. Shoulder belt must stay under one arm rest,
the one nearest the auto buckle. 11
6. Snugly adjust lap and shoulder belt according to
instructions in vehicle owner’s manual.
- Lap belt MUST stay under both armrests.
7. Check vehicle seat belt:
- Lap belt must be snug and low on hips
contacting thighs.
- Shoulder belt must contact chest and be
centered on shoulder.
NOTE: Some active children may change
position or move seat belt.
• DO NOT allow child to slide down under lap
belt moving lap belt onto stomach or abdomen.
• DO NOT allow child to place shoulder belt
under arm or behind back.
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Cup Holders:
To Use:
- Rotate cup holder out into use position.
To Store:
- Rotate cup holder back into stored position.
Storage & Transport Of Booster Seat:
To Fold Booster Seat:
- Pull lower edge of green seat back fold lock out and
fold seat back forward toward seat bottom.
- Move seat back down until it is in the folded position.
- Store Booster Seat inside carton, in a cool dry
location.
To Carry Booster Seat:
- Place fingers in carry handle opening and grasp top
of seat back.
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Section 7 - Installation and Use
•DO NOT place pencils or other sharp or pointed
objects in cup holder.
WARNING
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Section 8 - Safety Checklist/Safe Practices
√Did you read and understand these instructions and
labels on the Booster Seat?
√Is the child the proper weight and height for the Booster
Seat?
√Is the child secured in the rear seat?
√Is the child restraint forward-facing with a lap and
shoulder belt?
√Is the vehicle seat belt properly secured and snugly
adjusted?
- Lap belt under armrests?
- Shoulder belt in shoulder belt guide?
- Shoulder belt guide at or above child’s shoulders?
- Child is sitting up with lap belt low and contacting
thighs?
- Shoulder belt is contacting chest and on shoulder?
√Check for hot surfaces in sunny weather?
√Current date is not after “Do Not use After” date on back
of Booster Seat?
Please drive safely!
Safety Checklist
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Section 8 - Safety Checklist/Safe Practices
For assistance with installation or use, contact one of the
following sources:
- Compass at:
Phone: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
- A certified Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Technician
in your area. To locate a CPS Technician in your
area, log onto www.nhtsa.dot.gov and select “Child
Passenger Safety” and then select “Technician
Contact Locator”.
Or attend a car seat check-up event. For car seat
check-up event location and timing:
- Log onto www.nhtsa.dot.gov and select “Child Seat
Inspections”.
- Log onto www.seatcheck.org.
- Call 1-866-SEAT CHECK (1-866-732-8243).
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Safe Practices
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Section 8 - Safety Checklist/Safe Practices
*EVERYONE rides buckled up or the vehicle DOES
NOT GO! Make NO EXCEPTIONS for adults or children!
- If someone unbuckles, the vehicle STOPS! Being
firm and consistent will result in fewer discipline
problems as children grow older. An unrestrained
person can be thrown into and injure other
passengers.
-NEVER try to tend to a crying child’s needs while
driving. Never take a child out of a child restraint for
comforting while the vehicle is moving.
*DO NOT allow child to slide down under lap belt or put
shoulder belt under arm or behind back.
*DO NOT allow a child to have lollipops, popsicles, or
other food on a stick. The item can injure the child in a
sudden stop or crash.
*Put heavy or sharp items in the trunk. Loose items can
be deadly in a crash.
*If you need to use a blanket in cold weather, put the
child in the restraint and cover both with the blanket.
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Safe Practices (Continued)
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