Safeline Sit'n'Stroll User's Manual
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1. Stroll with this type of seat belt system It is not strong enough to hold the restraint It may bend and release the vehicle belt in the event of sudden stop or crash 12 Manually Adjusted Lap Belts and Locking Latch Plates 1 Place the Sit n Stroll in a rear facing position in the car 2 Thread the lap belt through the rear facing vehicle belt tabs Click the latch plate into the buckle 3 Push down firmly on the Sit n Stroll to sink it into the car s seat cushion while pulling on the end of the lap belt or shoulder part of the lap shoulder belt You may have to press on one armrest at a time to get the auto belt tight Pull the seat belt as tight as possible across the unit 4 Be sure the back of the Sit n Stroll is at a 45 degree angle The base of the seat should be horizontal Use a tightly rolled towel or sheet under the seat base to adjust the angle if necessary 5 Secure the top tether to the tether anchor in the vehicle if desired 6 Lift up on the Sit n Stroll to check that it is securely tightened If it moves away from the auto seat retighten the auto seat belts 7 Ifyou have tightened the belt and it is still not secure move it to another seating location and repeat steps 1 6 If there is no location in your vehicle that will securely hold the restraint do not use it Contact you vehicle dealer to have a vehicle belt installed that will remain tight Be sure the car2. N For children who weigh 28 ff in an N Metal Slides For children who weigh Chest Clip less than 28 pounds pounds and over Fi Lower Forward Facing i Vehicle Belt Path q amp d Harness Adjuster Rear Facing f5 Crotch Buckle Vehicle Belt J beter AON Na Brake Tabs A ae ue DAV E Se i gt i fet ba Fa s i RP NSA Rear Wheel Assembly Rear Wheel Flap Front Flap MP a NOY ion NI Adjuster Belt x Fl ee rif NU s Front Wheel Assembly The instructions contained within this manual are guidelines for the proper use and adjustment of the Sitn Stroll Always consult with your physician to determine the specific needs of your child 3 Safety Guidelines Warnings amp Important Notes This child restraint is designed for use by children who weigh between 5 and 40 pounds 2 3 kg to 18 1 kg and whose height is between 18 and 40 inches 45 8 cm to 101 6 cm REAR FACING this unit is certified for use with children from 5 to 22 pounds 2 3 kg to 9 9 kg FORWARD FACING it is certified for use from 20 to 40 pounds 9 1 kg to 18 1 kg Correct child restraint installation could be a matter of LIFE OR DEATH You must read and follow both your child restraint and automobile owner s manual If your vehicle does not have top tether anchors installed you must contact your vehicle dealer or the vehicle manufacturer for parts instructions and installation See the list at the back of this man
3. You may order the proper lubricant directly from Safeline Corporation Replacement Parts We have carefully designed all of the high wear parts of the Sit n Stroll to be easily replaceable For increased longevity and years of enjoyment contact our main office to order replacement parts at reasonable prices Vehicle Manufacturer Contact Telephone Numbers and Websites Acura Division of American Honda Audi of America Inc BMW of North America Inc Chrysler DiamlerChrysler Corp Dodge DiamlerChrysler Corp Ford Motor Company Buick General Motors Corp Cadillac General Motors Corp Chevrolet GEO General Motors Corp GMC General Motors Corp Oldsmobile General Motors Corp Pontiac General Motors Corp Saab General Motors Corp Saturn General Motors Corp Suzuki General Motors Corp Honda American Hyundai Motor America Infinity Isuzu Motors Inc America Jaguar Cars Jeep Eagle DiamlerChrysler Corp Kia Motors America Inc Land Rover North America Inc Mazda Mercedes Benz of North America Mitsubishi Motors America Nissan Motor Corp USA Plymouth DiamlerChrysler Corp Porsche Cars North America Inc Subaru of America Inc Toyota Motor Sales U S A Volkswagen of America Inc Volvo Cars of North America 00 883883 822 2834 831 1117 992 1997 992 1997 392 3673 521 7300 D i 222 1020 462 8782 442 6537 162 2737 955 9007 388 CE 8 g z 934
4. seat belts are not twisted 13 Switchable Retractors This type of seat belt system stays loose during normal driving However they have special retractors which allow use with child restraints Read your vehicle owner s manual and look for a label on the vehicle seat belt Note Not all vehicle belts with switchable retractors have instructions for securing child restraints on the vehicle belt 1 Pull the vehicle belt all the way out 2 Follow steps 1 6 inthe directions for manually adjusted belts 3 Check to ensure the vehicle belt is securely locked by pulling slowly on the shoulder portion of the belt It should remain locked If it is not locked allow the car seat belt to fully retract and repeat Lap Shoulder Belt with Buckle Tongue that Slides Freely Along Seat Belt Webbing Free sliding lap shoulder belts have a free sliding latch plate that does not lock to the belt When placing the Sit n Stroll in seating positions equipped with this system you must use a locking clip to prevent the seatbelt from slipping unless it has a switchable retractor STOP 1 Place the vehicle lap belt over the Sit n Stroll and position it through the rear facing vehicle belt tabs Click the latch plate into the buckle 2 Push down firmly on the Sit n Stroll to sink it into the car s seat cushion while pulling on the shoulder part of the lap shoulder belt You may have to press on one armres
5. unless it has a switchable retractor 1 Place the vehicle lap belt around the front of the Sit n Stroll and position it through the appropriate forward facing vehicle belt path Click the latch plate into the buckle 2 Push down firmly on the Sit n Stroll to sink it into the car s seat cushion while pulling on the shoulder part of the lap shoulder belt You may have to press on one armrest at a time to get the auto belt tight Pull the seat belt as tight as possible across the unit 3 Hold the lap and shoulder belts together behind the latch plate Unbuckle the belt while holding the belts together 4 Thread the locking clip onto both belts placing it as close to the latch plate as possible 5 Buckle the vehicle belt again It may be necessary to press the Sit n Stroll into the auto seat cushion to get it buckled The belt should be tight around the restraint If it is not remove the locking clip and repeat steps 1 4 If the child restraint cannot be held tightly move it to another seating location If there is not a position that will keep the child restraint secured with a lap belt contact your vehicle dealer to have a lap belt installed in your vehicle 6 Secure the top tether to the vehicle tether anchor if desired 19 Top Tether Information E A top tether provides additional protection for your child The tether reduces the possibility of serious head and neck injuries which can ca
6. vehicle seat belts 6 If you have tightened the belt and it is still not secure move it to another seating location and repeat steps 1 5 If there is no location in your vehicle that will securely hold the restraint do not use it Contact your vehicle dealer to have a vehicle belt installed that will remain tight Be sure the vehicle seat belts are not twisted Switchable Retractors This type of seat belt system stays loose during normal driving However they have special retractors which allow use with child restraints Read your vehicle owners manual and look for a label on the vehicle seat belt Note Not all vehicle belts with switchable retractors have instructions for securing child restraints on the vehicle belt 1 Pull the vehicle belt all the way out You may hear a ratchet sound as the belt retracts into the car frame 2 Follow steps 1 5 in the directions for manually adjusted belts above 3 Ensure the vehicle belt is securely locked by pulling slowly on the shoulder portion of the belt It should remain locked If it is not locked allow the car seat belt to fully retract and repeat 18 Lap Shoulder Belt with Buckle Tongue that Slides Freely Along Seat Belt Webbing Free sliding lap shoulder belts have a free sliding latch plate that does not lock to the belt When placing the Sit n Stroll in seating positions equipped with this system you must use a locking clip to prevent the seat belt from slipping
7. weight lf your child is taller than 33 inches and weighs over 28 pounds the vehicle seat belt should be secured in the upper forward facing vehicle belt path If your child is under 33 inches and weighs less than 28 pounds the vehicle seat belt should be secured in the lower forward facing vehicle belt path Use the vehicle belt path based upon your child s height and weight It after installing the Sit n Strolf itis not tight enough move it to another seating location If it still cannot be secured tightly contact your vehicle dealer and request that a manual seat belt system be installed 15 There are some vehicle seat belt systems which will not securely restrain the Sit n Strolf Follow the instruc tions in this manual and in the vehicle manual exactly to assure correct installation Never use only the top tether to install the Sit n Strolf It is necessary to use the vehicle seat belt system with the top tether Serious injury or death could result if only the top tether is used lf you do not use the top tether remove the tether from the Sitn Stroll and store in a secure location An unsecured top tether could cause Mjury if not properly used For your child s safety the Sitn Stroll s patented design provides double belted protection for your child and ls designed to use your automobile s seat belt the way it was originally designed to go across the front of the occupant C
8. your child is under one year of age and22 pounds and his or her head is not yet to the top of the stitch line you should install the Sit n Stroll rear facing in the vehicle If your child is over one year of age and at least 20 pounds follow forward facing instructions Between 20 and 22 pounds you may use the Sit n Stroll forward facing if your child is at least one year of age Rear Facing Proper adjustment of the harness system for use rear facing ch 1 Open the buckle by pressing the red button and ae dv pulling the latch plates from the buckle Open the chest clip 2 Place your child into the seat making sure his or her bottom is fully against the base of the seat 3 The shoulder straps should be at or below your child s shoulders Use the lower shoulder belt slots Use the shortest adjuster belt loop 7 To move the straps to the proper slot position loosen the harness adjuster At the back of the Sit n Stroll remove the shoulder belts from the metal hooks Pull the shoulder belts from the front of the seat and place back through the desired slots Reattach the shoulder belts to the metal hooks Be sure the belts lay flat against the back of the seat shell If they are over the stroller conversion handle you will not be able to convert the Sit n Strol to stroller mode Ensure the belts are not twisted Click the latch plates into the buckle Pull up on both latc
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10. 3 Pull the tether adjuster strap to tighten the top tether The Sit n Stroll seat back angle should not be lower than 45 degrees from horizontal 4 To release the top tether pull up on the tether adjuster tab If the tether is very tight pushing down on the back on the Sit n Stroll will help release the adjuster Do Not Over TIGHTEN THE Top TETHER WHEN THE Sit n STROLL Is Rear Facine A seat back angle of less than 45 degrees from horizontal could cause your child to move too far forward in the event of a sudden stop or crash Severe injury could result Installing the Top Tether with the Sit n Stroll Forward Facing 1 The Sit n Strolltop tether attaches to a bracket under the stroller handle Clip the hook end of the tether to the Sit n Stroll tether bracket before placing in the vehicle seat Clip the adjuster end of the tether to the anchor in the vehicle behind the Sit n Stroll Secure the Sit n Stroll with the vehicle belts Pull on the tether adjuster strap to tighten To release the top tether pull up on the adjuster tab Ifthe tether is very tight pushing back on the Sit n Stroll will help release the adjuster mA OP 20 Installing the Sit n Stroll on an Aircraft 1 Contact the airline prior to taking the child restraint on board the aircraft 2 Install the Sit n Stroll in the airline seat the same way you would when using it in a car You may ne
11. Get to Know Your Sit n Stroll Safety Guidelines Warnings amp Important Notes Rear Facing or Forward Facing Determining the Correct Seating Position Securing Your Child in the Sit n Stroll amp Adjusting the Harness System Rear Facing Forward Facing Choosing an Appropriate Vehicle Seat Installing the Sit n Stroll in the Vehicle Rear Facing Forward Facing Top Tether Information Installing the Top Tether Rear Facing Forward Facing Installing the Sit n Stroll on an Aircraft Converting the Sit n Stroll from Car Seat to Stroller Operating the Sit n Stroll Brakes Converting the Sit n Stroll from Stroller to Car Seat Attaching the Sunshade Removing the Harness Installing the Harness Maintenance and Care Vehicle Manufacturer Contact Telephone Numbers and Websites International Patents and Descriptions United States 5 104 134 4 620 771 ECO 257141 France 25 141 Great Britain 257141 Germany P36 770 12 4 Canada 1 277 349 ECO 466429 France 466429 Great Britain 466429 The Netherlands 466429 Germany 69109384 9 Japan 2 554 798 Canada 2 046 740 Serial Number CONND FW gt A WARNING A FAILURE TO FOLLOW EACH OF THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN YOUR CHILD STRIKING THE VEHICLE S INTERIOR DURING A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH Get to Know Your Sit n Stroll Telescoping Handle top lemer Tether Stitch Line he Adjuster sr oasi le Z Tether Bracket Vehicle Belt Path a ei
12. U S Patents 5 104 134 and 4 620 771 International Patents Listed Inside E SAFELINE Co csi SSN i i ee NI ee e E CORPORATION 1 800 829 1625 1777 South Bellaire Street Suite 330 Denver Colorado 80222 Phone 303 757 2400 Fax 303 757 1988 E mail service safelinecorp com Website www safelinecorp com Thank you for purchasing the Sitn Stroll 5 in 1 Combination Car SeavStroller The Sitn Strol s the most advanced car seaystroler avallable and we believe the simplest safest and most convenient way to travel with an infant The most important benefit the Sit n Stroll 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 carefully 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 Colorad
13. ardless of appearance The vehicle seat belt must also be replaced Damage is not always visible Secure the Sit n Stroll in the car at all times even when notin use by your child In the event of a sudden stop or collision an unbelted car seat could injure other occupants in the car Refer to your vehicle s owner s manual for instructions on seat belt use and how to install the restraint in your vehicle Do not use this child restraint in vehicles with Hinged seat backs that do not have a locking latch Passive restraint belts that do not have lap belts Only use the Sit n Stroll on forward facing vehicle seats Important Notes Always use good common sense If you have questions about your Safeline product please call us at 800 829 1625 or 303 757 2400 Read this instruction manual completely before using the Sit n Stroll Store the manual in the plastic bag and attached in the rear storage bin with the supplied hook and loop The Sit n Stroll is certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards Some features of vehicle seat belts and vehicle seats that aid adult comfort and protection are not compatible with child restraints In some vehicles a child restraint may not fit securely in some or any seating positions Make sure to move the vehicle seat back to the most upright position before securing t
14. ash the restraint may move too far forward to be safe The only way to use this seat belt system with the Sit n Stroll is with a belt shortening heavy duty locking clip Obtain belt shortening clips from your vehicle manufacturer To install a belt shortening clip see instructions provided by your vehicle dealer or vehicle owner s manual NEVER use the locking clip provided with the Sit n Stroll with this type of seat belt system It is not strong enough to hold the restraint zit may bend and release the vehicle belt in the event of a sudden stop or crash Manually Adjusted Lap Belts and Locking Latch Plates 17 1 Place the Sit n Stroll in the vehicle forward facing 2 Place the lap belt around the front of the Sit n Stroll and position it through the appropriate forward facing vehicle belt path Click the latch plate into the buckle 3 Push down firmly on the Sit n Stroll to sink it into the car s seat cushion while pulling on the end of the lap belt or shoulder part of the lap shoulder belt You may have to press on one armrest at a time to get the auto belt tight Pull the seat belt as tight as possible across the unit 4 Secure the top tether to the vehicle tether anchor if desired 5 Rock the Sit n Stroll sideways and pull it forward from the vehicle s seat to check it is securely tightened If it moves away from the vehicle seat retighten the
15. ations may have a lap shoulder system If you are not sure which system you have check your vehicle owner s manual or contact your vehicle dealer or manu facturer 11 When using the Sit n Stroll in the rear facing position thread the Sit n Stroll s 5 point hamess system through the shoulder slots at or below the shoulders of the child Automatic passive Seat Belts See the picture below showing shoulder belt attached to automobile door Check your vehicle owner s manual for advice on where and how to install a child restraint Your vehicle dealer may have a replacement lap belt that when installed will hold the restraint tightly Disconnect the passive belt system when using a replacement lap belt Lap Shoulder Belts with Sewn Latch Plates See the picture below showing the lap and shoulder belts sewn to the latch plate as in many General Motors vehicles This type of seat belt system will not hold a restraint tightly in place if the lap belt does not lock automatically In a sudden stop or crash the restraint may move too far forward to be safe The only way to use this seat belt system with the Sit n Stroll is with a belt shortening heavy duty locking clip Obtain belt shorten ing clips from your vehicle manufacturer To install a belt shortening clip see instructions provided by your vehicle dealer or vehicle owner s manual NEVER use the locking clip provided with the Sit n
16. ed to raise the armrests in the aircraft to allow room for the Sit n Stroll After the Sit n Stroll is in place you Can usually lower the armrest back into place If you are seated behind the bulkhead where the armrests don t raise you can usually slide the Sit n Stroll like a tray in between the armrests and the seat cushion 3 Regular luggage checking of a Sit n Stroll M may result in damage to the unit We suggest you gate check your unit if necessary Contact your airline and inguire if they offer special rates for children traveling in car seats In private aircraft do not install the car seat where it will block an exit from the aircraft or where it could block or Inhibit the use of flight controls Do not place the car seat next fo an emergency exitorina seat row which contains an emergency exit FAA certification does not guarantee the Sitn StroH will fit in all alrline seats Contact your airline prior to traveling to determine the width of the airolane seats Provided you have purchased a ticket for your child the carseat fts into the airline seat and the carseat has the yellow FAA cetification sticker attached the airline cannot refuse your right to use your carseat on the airplane For more information go to www faa gov and refer to Part 125 Converting the Sit n Stroll from Car Seat to Stroller For your child s comfort the Sit n Stroll utilizes an advanced torsional suspension sy
17. h plates to ensure they are securely fastened Snap the chest clip back together Slide the chest clip so it is at your child s armpit level If your child is smaller you may need to remove the shoulder pads to fully tighten the harness and ensure proper placement of the chest clip Pull on the belt over the child s left leg to snug the harness This belt goes under the seat and attaches to the right lap and shoulder belts Tighten the harness by pulling the adjuster belt The harness should be tight enough for you to only get one finger between the shoulder belt and your child To loosen the harness squeeze the adjuster top and bottom and pull up Forward Facing Proper adjustment of the harness system for use forward facing 1 Open the buckle by pressing the red button and pulling the latch plates from Latch Plates Crotch Buckle Button the buckle Open the chest clip Place your child into the seat making sure their bottom is fully against the base of the seat The shoulder straps should fit through the shoulder belt slots which are at or above the child s shoulders If the shoulder belts are below his or her shoulders you must adjust them to a higher set of slots 4 The adjuster belt has three loops for use depending on your child s size When you move the shoulder belts to the middle or upper shoulder belt slots use the middle or end adjuster belt loop 5 To move the straps to another slot p
18. h your hio Do not block the front or the rear wheel flaps with your leg When converting the Sitn Stroll right handers should face the Child s left side Operating the Sit n Stroll Brakes If your Sit n Stroll was manufactured before September 19 1998 locate the red brake tabs on the aluminum legs above your rear wheels Use your hand to push the brake straight down the metal tube It will engage with the spokes of the wheels and will lock the stroller in place To unlock the brake pull in the opposite direction until the brake has disengaged from the wheel spokes and locks in its uppermost position If your Sit n Stroll was manufactured after September 19 1998 your brakes will be located directly on the rear wheel set To engage the brakes simply push the red brake tab toward the ground Disengage the brake by pulling the red brake tab back toward the body of the Sit n Stroll 23 Converting the Sit n Stroll from Stroller to Car Seat 1 Compress the red handle release tabs and push the stroller handle down until it locks in its lowest position 2 Align the front wheels by rolling the stroller back 6 to 12 inches Place one hand in the slot handle located between your infant s feet With your other hand grasp the slider grip located on the back of the seat Lift the seat off the ground 3 Squeeze the red lock release evenly with your fingertips and slide the slider grip up t
19. he Sit n Stroll into the vehicle Never carry a child on your lap while the car is moving In the event of a crash or sudden stop you will not be able to hold your child and they will likely be seriously injured or killed Never use a vehicle seat belt which is not fully functional or has been dam aged Never attempt to alter or modify your Sit n Stroll Doing so could reduce the effectiveness of the restraint possibly causing injury or death Do not leave any loose objects such as books bags etc in the car They could become flying objects in the event of a crash or sudden stop Injury could result Do not place heavy objects on the Sit n Stroll When travelling with your children always use your Sit n Stroll even on short trios Remember most crashes occur within 5 miles of the home 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 Stroll 5 point harness system and the vehicle s seat belt at all times in order to be securely re strained The shoulder straps must pass over the infant s shoulders and between the legs directly to the buckle The child s legs should remain on either side of the crotch strap and buckle The lap straps of the harness must always be over the top of your child s thighs No one can predict if a child restraint will prevent injury or death in any given accident However proper use can
20. he child s left hip around the bottom of the shell and up through the slot near the child s right hip 5 The strap should then be placed through the child s right latch plate back to front up through the chest clip and through the appropriate shoulder belt slot onthe seat back Fasten the loop on the end of the strap to the second metal hook Check to be sure that the webbing is not twisted The web should lie flat against the bottom of the seat shell NO Maintenance and Care Washing the Cover and Harness 1 Remove the harness from the Sit n Stroll and detach all buckles 2 Release the clips securing the fabric cover to the car seat and remove the cover from the plastic shell 3 Wash the cover and harness in cold water on gentle cycle with a mild detergent Do not use bleach Roll in towel to remove excess water after rinsing Hang the fabric cover to dry or tumble dry without heat Do not dry in a heated dryer Washing the Shell Wash the car seat shell and stroller parts with a mild soap and warm water using a soft cloth or sponge Wheels and Handle System If needed clean the wheels and telescoping handle with Armor All spray lubricant To lubricate the moving parts of the Sit n Stroll use a silicon wax based lubri cant Do not use an oil based lubricant anywhere on the Sit n Stroll An oil based lubricant will corrode the plastic components and will inhibit further operation of the unit
21. he handle slot located between your infant s feet With your other hand grasp the slider grip located on the back of the Sit n Stroll Gripping both handles securely remove the Sit n Stroll from your vehicle Squeeze the red lock release evenly with your fingers and move the slider grip down This deploys the wheels Slider Grip 2 When the slider stops relax your finger pressure on the red lock release and allow it to latch securely in its lowest position Pull up on the grip without squeezing the red lock release to ensure the wheels are locked Place the Sit n Stroll on the ground 22 3 With one hand compress the red handle release tabs located under the stroller handle and with the other hand pull up on the stroller handle Select one of the four 4 handle height positions and release the red handle release tabs to lock the stroller handle into place R d Harde Release Tabs Never use the stroller when 4 holes are showing on the handle tube Always ensure the red handle release tabs are engaged with one of the four sets of holes in the handle tubes Before using the Sitn Strol as a stroller ensure the handle is locked and cannot slide up or down The arm moving the slider grip should be on the side of the S tn Strol You do not want your arm over the top of the stroller handle When converting from the car seat to the stroller position support the S tn Strol wit
22. heck your vehicle to determine which type of seat belt system you have Some vehicles have more than one type of belt system depending on the seating position The center rear position may have a lap only belt while the side seating locations may have a lap shoulder system If you are not sure which system you have check your vehicle owner s manual or contact your vehicle dealer or manufacturer Automatic passive Seat Belts See picture below showing shoulder belt attached to automobile door Never use an automatic seat belt system to secure the Sit n Stroll in the vehicle The belt s move as the car door is opened or the engine is started and will not properly secure the Sit n Stroll 16 There are two basic types of automatic belts automatic shoulder belts or and automatic lap shoulder belts Both types automatically move around a passenger when the car door is closed and the car is started The seat belts will stay loose until there is a sudden stop or crash Check your vehicle owner s manual for advice on where and how to install a child restraint Your vehicle dealer may have a replacement lap belt that when installed will hold the restraint tightly Disconnect the passive belt system when using a replacement lap belt Lap Shoulder Belts with Sewn Latch Plates This type of seat belt system will not hold a restraint tightly in place if the lap belt does not lock automatically In a sudden stop or cr
23. n to determine the individual needs of your child Installing the Sit n Stroll in the Vehicle Rear Facing Do not use this child restraint rear facing in the front seat of a vehicle that has a passenger side airbag unless the airbag is deactivated Airbags inflate from 100 200 mph 161 323 kph Such a great force hitting a rear facing child restraint may severely injure or kill an infant If after installing the Sit n Stroll it is not tight enough move it to another seating location If it still cannot be secured tightly contact your vehicle dealer and request that a manual seat belt system be installed There are some vehicle seat belt systems which will not securely restrain the Sit n Stroll Follow the instruc tions in this manual and in the vehicle manual exactly fo assure correct installation Never use only the top tether to install the Sit n Stroll It is necessary to use the vehicle seat belt system with the top tether Serious injury or death could result if only the top tether is used ff you do not use the top tether remove the tether from the Sitn Stroll and store in a secure location An unsecured top tether could cause injury if not properly stored Check your vehicle to determine which type of seat belt system you have Some vehicles have more than one type of belt system depending on the seating position The center rear position may have a lap only belt while the side seating loc
24. ne or the American Academy of Pediatrics Choosing an Appropriate Vehicle Seat Location 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 Stroll must be posi tioned in a seat that faces the front of the vehicle The Sit n Stroll 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 Stroll 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 Correct Position The center rear seating Always install your location is generally the Sit n Stroll M in a vehicle safest position for your child seat that faces the front of the vehicle Danger Do not install your Do not install your Sit n Stroll in a vehicle Sit n Stroll in a vehicle seat that faces the center of seat that faces the rear of the vehicle the vehicle According to accident statistics children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions 10 he or she is over one year old and over 20 pounds places your child at serious risk Before placing your GroP child in the forward facing position consider both the weight and age guidelines for the forward facing postion Consult with your physicia
25. o 80222 or call 303 757 2400 For recall information call the U S Government s Auto Safety Hotline at 1 800 424 9393 202 366 0123 in D C area 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 1 800 424 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 to all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards This Restraint is Certified for Use in Aircraft Table of Contents Warranty
26. o its stop position Relax your finger pressure on the red lock release Push down on the slider grip to ensure the wheels are properly locked The wheels should now be stored behind their protective flaps Maneuvering Over Curbs Always back up to the curb pull up on the telescoping handle and lift the rear wheels over the curb Pull the stroller backwards and allow the front wheels to ride up over the curb Never push down on the telescoping handle to prop the front wheels on the curb first The pressure placed on the handle may cause damage Locking the Wheels When converting the Sitn Strol from stroller fo car seat the wheels must lock in the uppermost position lo ensure the wheels lock properly keep your finger tips on the slider and sgeeze evenly over the entire surface of the slider button until the wheels are up Grab the top of the seat near the red handle release fabs with your thumb and squeeze your thumb and fingers together until the wheels click into place indicating the wheels are properly locked Hold the unit in Deploy the Place the Sit n Stroll on Away you go the air to wheels the ground and deploy convert the handles The Sit n Stroll Sunshade Attaching the Sunshade Attach the head rest clips to the top of edge of the seat back on either side of the handle tubes Push the edge of the seat cover forward exposing the plastic shell Locate the third hole down from the top Kee
27. osition loosen the harness adjuster At the back of the Sit n Stroll remove the shoulder belts from the metal hooks Pull the shoulder belts from the front of the seat and place back through the desired slots Reattach the shoulder belts to the metal hooks Be sure the belts lay flat against the back of the seat shell If they are over the stroller conversion handle you will not be able to convert the Sit n Stroll to stroller mode Ensure the belts are not twisted Click the latch plates into the buckle Pull up on both latch plates to assure they are securely fastened 8 Snap the chest clip together Slide the chest clip so it is at your child s armpit level 9 Pull on the belt over your child s left leg to snug the harness This belt goes under the seat and attaches to the right lap and shoulder belts Tighten the harness by pulling the adjuster belt The harness should be tight enough for you to only get one finger between the shoulder belt and your child 10 To loosen the harness squeeze the adjuster top and bottom and pull up Infants and other small children may require additional head and posture support when using the Sitn Strol to avoid injury or suffocation Bolsters may assist in supporting the neck and head of a small child Retailers of children Ss products generally carry bolsters in their accessory aisles If you have questions regarding bolsters please contact Safeli
28. oulder belts through the seat back from the front of the seat 3 Remove the chest clip half from the child s right shoulder belt 4 The right shoulder belt continues down through the latch plate and under the seat bottom Pull this belt all the way out from under the seat so it comes out the child s left side your right side when facing the front of the Sit n Stroll The upper part of the harness is now free of the seat pad 5 Release the latch plates from the buckle Gently slide the buckle down through the crotch strap slot in the fabric cover being careful to not tear the pad slot Turning the buckle sideways may help it fit through the pad slot 6 The fabric cover is now free to be unclipped from the shell and removed for washing Installing the Harness 1 Be sure the fabric cover is on and gently slide the buckle up through the crotch strap slot Turning the buckle sideways may help it fit through the crotch strap slot 2 Replace the latch plates into the buckle and snap the chest clip together The Sit n Stroll should be in the stroller position with the telescoping handle down 3 Be sure the harness adjuster is on the child s left side of the seat your right while facing the Sit n Stroll Slide the upper adjuster belt loop through the appropri ate shoulder belt slot to the back of the seat and fasten to the metal hook 4 Pushthe long shoulder belt down through the slot at t
29. p the seat cover fabric pushed forward and press the push pin sewn into the bottom portion of the sunshade into the third hole until it clicks into place Repeat this procedure for both sides of the sunshade Pull the tension cords down and attach to the bottom of the seat as shown to increase the sunshade s coverage Pull the tension cord back over the sunshade and attach to the back of the seat in order to pull the shade away from the baby Removing the Sunshade Reach behind the seat shell and use your finger tips to press the push pins outward until they pop free from the seat shell hole Carefully remove the remaining head rest clips and tension cord clips at tached to the side of the seat s shell 25 For your child s safety the Sitn Strol utilizes a continuous logo 5 point harness system the kind most recommended by safety experts Never use the Sitn Stroll without the harness securely buckled Metal Slides Back of Shell Chest Clip Adjustment Slide Crotch Buckle with Left and Right Clips Chest Clip Adjuster Crotch Buckle The harness must always be routed through Le behindand under the plastic shell Never route the harness through the fabric coveronig Removing the Harness To remove the fabric cover for washing it willbe necessary fo remove the harness system 1 Unhook the shoulder belt loops from the metal hooks at the back of the seat 2 Pull the sh
30. reduce the child s risk of injury and death in most instances 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 STOP following this warning places your child at serious STOP risk Owners of vehicles with passenger side air i bags should refer to their owner s manual for child restraint installation instructions Rear Facing or Forward Facing 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 is certified for use by children up to 22 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 Stroll rear facing if your baby weighs less
31. stem that is active while the unit is in stroller mode It is normal for the stroller to flex and have a springy feel just like your car The suspension system aids in ride comfort for your child and prevents damage to the components The Sit n Stroll handle incorporates flex steering which means the looseness you feel is normal and aids in maneuvering the stroller 21 The Sitn Stroll js designed to be converted from car seat to stroller and back again while holding the child still secured in the Sitn Strol OFF THE GROUND If the Sitn Strol js converted on the ground the mechanism may jam The Sit n Strol is to be used only by one child at a time Never place more than one child in the seat Until you are well practiced in following these instructions do not attempt to convert from car seat fo stroller or vice versa with your child in the seat Always secure your child using the Sitn Strol s 5 point harness system Individuals with a history of back trouble are advised fo excercise caution or refrain from quick movement when converting the Sit n Stroll with a child in it Do not attempt to convert the unit if you are at risk of back injury Excess weight placed in the storage bin may cause a hazardous unstable condition The manufacturer recommends not to exceed 10 pounds Parcels or accessory items or both placed on the unit may cause the unit to become unstable 1 Place one hand in t
32. t at a time to get the auto belt tight Pull the seat belt as tight as possible across the unit 3 Hold the lap and shoulder belts together behind the latch plate Unbuckle the belt while holding the belts together 14 4 Thread the locking clip onto both belts placing it as close to the latch plate as possible 5 Buckle the belt again lt may be necessary to press the Sit n Stroll into the auto seat cushion to get it buckled 6 Secure the top tether to the tether anchor in the vehicle if desired 7 Be sure the back of the Sit n Stroll is at a 45 degree angle The base of the seat should be horizontal Use a tightly rolled towel or sheet or the top tether if it is being used to adjust the angle of the seat if necessary 8 Lift up on the Sit n Stroll to check that it is securely tightened The belt should be tight around the restraint If it is not remove the locking clip and repeat steps 1 6 If you have tightened the belt and It is still not secure move it to another seating location and repeat steps 1 7 If there is no location in your vehicle that will securely hold the restraint do not use it Contact your vehicle dealer to have a vehicle belt installed that will remain tight Installing the Sit n Stroll in the Vehicle Forward Facing The Sit n Stroll is equipped with two belt paths for use forward facing The path best suited for your child is determined by their height and
33. than 20 pounds or is less than 1 year of age and less than 22lbs unless otherwise directed by your child s physician When your child weighs at least 20 pounds but less than 22 pounds and the top of his or her head is below the top of the stitch line you can still use the Sit n Stroll M in the rear facing position However you may use the Sit n Stroll 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 Stroll or if your child weighs more than 22 pounds you must use the Sit n Stroll in the forward facing postion lf your child meets all of the above guidelines for the rear facing Ti if position but his or her legs are too long have him or her sit with his or her legs crossed Your child 1s generally safer remaining in the rear facing position for as long as the rear facing guidelines are applicable Securing your Child in the Sit n Stroll amp Adjusting the Harness System On hot orsunny days always check the fabric and metal buckles before placing your child in the restraint to avoid burns or discomfort Never use the Sit n Strolf without the harness securely buckled around your child and adjusted to your childs size Before using your new Sit n Stroll you must adjust the harness system to fit your child It is important fo adjust the harness system every time you place your child in the Sitn Strolf If
34. ual for vehicle manufacturer contact information FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS ON THE USE OF THIS CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN YOUR CHILD STRIKING THE VEHICLE S INTERIOR DURING A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH Accident statistics show that children are safer when properly secured in the back seat Do not use this child restraint rear facing in the front seat of a vehicle that has a passenger side airbag unless the airbag is deactivated Airbags inflate from 100 200 mph 161 323 kph The airbag impact can cause severe injury or death If the Sit n Stroll is used forward facing in the front seating position having an airbag move the vehicle seat as far back from the airbag as possible Securely belt this restraint into the vehicle at all times An unsecured child restraint may injure other occupants if a crash occurs The clothes your child wears will cause the harness fit to vary It is neces sary to adjust the tightness with EVERY trip To avoid injury this restraint should be installed and adjusted by an adult Never allow a child to buckle themselves into this car seat Metal and plastic parts can become very hot when exposed to the sun When not in use place a blanket or towel over your Sit n Stroll if it will be in the sun for long periods of time Check to be sure the metal and plastic parts are not too hot before placing your child in the seat If this restraint is involved in an accident replace it reg
35. use lifelong disability or death Proper tether anchor hardware is required to securely fasten the top tether of the Si n Stroll in your vehicle Check your vehicle owner s manual for details on tethering child restraints Most vehicles have top tether anchor kits available Contact your vehicle dealer to obtain the top tether anchor hardware and installation or your vehicle In many cases you will be able to install the hardware yourself After September 1 1999 most new cars will have anchors as standard equipment Most vans SUV s and pickup trucks will have anchors a year later If your vehicle dealer is unable to assist you or you have additional questions a listing of telephone numbers and web sites for most vehicle manufacturers is located at the back of this manual Installing the Top Tether with the Sit n Stroll Rear Facing A rear facing child restraint may be tethered to the floor area in front of the seat These anchor points may be identified in the vehicle owner s manual Please consult the vehicle owner s manual dealer or manufacturer for detailed information on suitable anchor loca tions 1 The Sit n Stroll top tether attaches to a bracket under the stroller handle Clip the hook end of the tether to the Sit n Stroll tether bracket before placing in the vehicle seat Next secure the Sit n Stroll with the vehicle seat belts 2 Clip the adjuster end of the top tether to the vehicle anchor point
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