Diono Radian 80SL Instruction Manual
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1. an accident Confirm stability of restraint afier installation and before each use Grasp restraint near belt path being used Attempt to move restraint side to side and front to back restraint should not move more than 1 in direction Restraint should securely led and the securing belt either LA H belt or vehicle seat belt pe remain tightly adjusted If restraint does not stay securely installed or if the securing belt does not stay tightly adjusted restraint installation is NOT safe You MUST re install restraint according to the restraint instructions and the vehicle owner s manual Aircraft installation This restraint is FAA certified for use in an aircraft Rear facing aircraft installation Fig 1 Adjust seatbelt buckle to its shortest length to insure buckle is accessible for release Ask flight attendant for seatbelt extender and then use this extender to adjust seatbelt length Following remaining installation instructions on page 18 Forward facing aircraft installation Fig 2 Follow installation instructions on page 24 SafeStop SafeStop is load limiting device designed to absorb energy and reduce impact to a smaller forward facing child Store SafeStop with top tether on back of restraint AX WARNING ALWAYS use SafeStop when using Forward facing Recline Adjustment WARNING over e ORDEN ORTI tg detachable base with rear facing instailation 52. 5 Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 or go to http www nhtsa gov WARNING DO NOT place a child restraint in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger air bag unless the air bag is tumed off DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur The back seat is the safest ts IMPORTANT Before each use always confirm restraint is securely installed and harness is properly adjusted around the child Remember The addition or removal of clothing such as a sweater or coat will change the fit of the hamess Always confirm before each use that restraint is securely locked in its unfolded position Make sure vehicle seats which fold forward are securely locked in their open position An unsecured vehicle seat back can impair the ability of the restraint to protect the child occupants Child Restraint Safety Information continued Cover restraint when vehicle is parked in direct sunlight Parts of the restraint can become hot and cause injury to a child Do not leave any child in a vehicle alone or unattended by an adult Secure all personal objects inside the vehicle In an accident loose objects can become flying hazards with the potential for causing serious injury Except per the instructions in this manual do not disassemble attempt to disassemble or tamper with any part of this restraint or change the way the restraint harness or the vehicle restraint system is used
3. Unfolding Restraint 1 Firmly rotate restraint Do NOT use restraint if release levers or locking bolts bind or do not move freely When release fevers are lifted release levers and locking bolts should spring back immediately Do NOT oil or lubricate any part of restraint ALWAYS confirm restraint is locked securely in its unfolded position before each use To avoid risk of injury keep others at a safe distance during folding and unfolding Familiarize yourself with restraint unfolding and folding operations prior to use Foreign objects and debris can interfere with proper operation of locking mechanism Before installation confirm both locking bolt and release lever areas are free of any debris see page 39 for cleaning of mechanisms Place restraint on its back on a flat surface and unfasten red carry strap from restraint bottom Fig 1 bottom until a click confirms restraint is locked in open position Fig 2 F IMPORTANT Confirm release levers are completely recessed inside their housings See page 3 diagram Confirm restraint is iocked in the open position if not repeat step 2 Unfolding Restraint continued 3 Pull harness adjusting strap until harness begins to Fig 3 If strap does not slide freely fold restraint remove hamess adjusting strap from fold joint and repeat step 3 Fasten both fabric side panels to center panel Fig 4
4. 1 Confirm correct harness height Rear facing Fig 1 Straps should be in nearest slot at or below the level of child s shoulders Forward facing Fig 2 Straps should be in nearest slot at or above the level of child s shoulders Note when using u pomos harness position level of child s shoulders can be above hamess slot as long as child is proper height see page 34 3 If harness height is not correct you MUST adjust it before using restraint with that child See page 34 for adjusting harness height Harness slot above shoulders Proper Harness Height and Child Height continued Ranges Rear Facing 5 45 Ibs 2 3kg 20 5kg Forward Facing up to 80 lbs 38 kg Maximum Helght Child too tal for restraint If tops of the ears are above the back of the restraint OR If child le more than 53 tal 134 5 Adjusting Harness Height 1 Loosen hamess lift harness adjuster and pull shoulder straps forward Fig 1 2 From back of restraint remove shoulder straps from metal harness yoke Fig 2 3 From front of restraint out IMPORTANT Make sure loop ends of BOTH straps are threaded completely onto the arm of the metal harness 5 Confirm harness straps are not twisted and both shoulder straps are threaded through restraint at the same height 6 Pull hamess adjuster strap to re tighten harness Harness Buckle Location Confirm location of harness buckle i
5. Do not use restraint if there is any appearance of rust on any of the metal surfaces Do not oil or lubricate any part of the restraint Release fevers and locking bolts should operate smoothly and freely When release levers are lifted the release levers and locking bolts should spring back immediately and completely Do not use restraint if release levers and or locking bolts either bind or do not move freely When not in use store restraint properly and avoid placing heavy objects on top of it To prevent injury to child Do not use restraint if it is older than eight years Manufacture date is on back of restraint Do not use restraint after it has been involved in any accident Damage to the restraint may have occurred which could impair its ability to adequately protect a child This restraint is not a toy Do not allow children to play with it Using non Sunshine Kids product with this restraint or any product not specifically approved by Sunshine Kids for use with this restraint is not allowed Use of such products voids manufacturers warranty and may seriously impact this product s ability to perform properly in an accident Fill out Emergency Child Information form attached to back of restraint Seat Belt Information The information below applies only to installations using vehicle seat belts ts IMPORTANT This restraint can be installed securely in most vehicles using th
6. 2 prefiran Fig 1 shows operation of adjustable base Adjustable bottom must be operated before installation of restraint Restraint must be locked in its unfolded position before operating adjustable bottom Lowering adjustable bottom 1 Pull bar upward Fig 2 2 Pull adjustable bottom out to its lowered position then release bar Fig 3 3 Confirm adjustable bottom is locked in its lowered position Raising adjustable bottom 1 Pull bar upward Fig 2 2 Push adjustable bottom back into restraint 3 Confirm adjustable bottom is locked in its raised position Top Tether While Sunshine Kids always recommends the use of top tether top tether use Is not required with Radian If vehicle does not have tether anchorage points consult vehicle owner s manual or contact vehicle manufacturer with questions Do NOT modify vehicle without approval from vehicle manufacturer or authorized vehicle dealer Do NOT attach tether connecting strap to any movable mechanism of a vehicle seat Angle of ronal be adjusted by tightening top tether strap 4 WARNING ALWAYS use SafeStop with top tether with forward facing child under 40 Ibs see page 26 Using Top Tether 1 Before installing restraint remove top tether from compartment and fully extend tether strap into a V shape 2 Loosely attach top tether to approved anchorage pont in vehicle using the
7. Slide red carry strap into bottom slot in center of cover when not in use Fig 5 Folding Restraint i Remove red carry strap from behind cover and unbuckle harness Unfasten both fabric side panels and tuck them into the sides Fig 1 Loosen hamess lift harmess adjuster while pulling the hamess straps all the way forward Fig 2 Folding Restraint continued ts IMPORTANT WARNING Pull harness straps firmly Fasten red carry strap to Place restraint on its release locking bolts Fig 3 toward top center of restraint Keep buckle extended toward top of restraint while folding seat into back Fig 4 if restraint does not easily fold completely do NOT force it closed Tips secure restraint in its folded position Fig 5 Restraint can and cause injury if not camy aap Folding Tips to fold restraint completely Loosen hamess sufficiently Unfasten and tuck fabric side panels into the sides Pull harness buckle toward top of restraint Make sure cover fabric or harness webbing is not caught in the steel supports when folding 12 Detachable Base WARNING Detachable base must be used when restraint is rear facing Do NOT use detachable base when restraint is forward facing installing base Rear facing only 1 2 Removing base 1 Align posts with holes Slide base back until it Push down metal t
8. child weighing up to 80 Ibs 36 kg In vehicles made after September 2005 For vehicles made before September 2005 consult vehicle manual for lower anchor and tether limits Secure the top anchorage strap provided with this child restraint Always use the SafeStop coe according to Always use a locking cli if it is required for proper restraint installation Consult vehicle owner s manual WARNING Before installing restraint a vehicle 098 with front passenger airbags carefully owner s manual for proper akar installation instructions Some vehicles have passenger seating in which the passenger faces the side or the rear of the vehicle Do not install this restraint in such passenger ran Only use this restraint a icle seat which faces an adult passenger adaise the front of the vehicle Always adjust restraint hamess for a comfortable and snug fit around child A snug harness strap should not allow any slack It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging It does not press on the child s flesh or push the child s body into an unnatural position This restraint is not for use in homes boats on a motorcycle or in any other non specified applications or environments Always keep this child restraint secured in the vehicle even when it is unoccupied In crash an unsecured child restraint system may injure other occupants the event of an accident
9. hook at end of top tether strap See Fig 1 for forward facing installations See Fig 2 for rear facing installations Note Rear facing installation may also require the use of tether connecting strap see page 29 28 Top Tether continued 3 Install restraint as shown in appropriate installation sections see pages 14 to 24 for restraint installation instructions 4 After installing restraint pull top tether adjuster strap to remove all slack Confirm top tether strap has tension and that restraint is properly secured and stable and restraint is reclined at the proper angle Restraint angle can be adjusted by tightening top tether strap Tether Connecting Strap WARNING Tether connecting strap is ONLY to be used in With some vehicle models the top tether hook may not fit structural parts of vehicle seat or there may not be a suitable anchorage point for top tether hook it may be necessary to use the tether connecting strap to create a tether anchorage point 1 Locate attachment point where a vehicle seat belt is anchored directly to frame of vehicle OR find ne leg of a vehicle seat that is bolted to vehicle 2 Wrap tether connect ing strap around vehicle leg or seat belt anchorage point and thread metal D ring through the loop at end of tether connecting strap Pull strap to form a tight knot Fig 3 3 Now use metal D ring as an anchorage point for top tether metal hook see
10. ab Slide base forward the Pull base away from Confirm restraint is locked in its unfolded position see page 10 Confirm adjustable bottom is locked in its raise raised position see page 27 and insert base into restraint bottom Fig 1 reaches alignment mark on restraint bottom and secures into place Fig 2 to lock base Fig 3 Lift metal tab to unlock base Fig 3 opposite direction as shown in Fig 2 restraint bottom Tip To detachable base fit it inside folded restraint Fig 4 Rear Facing LATCH Installation For Children 5 Ibs 45 Ibs continued Rear Facing LATCH Installation For Children 5 Ibs 45 Ibs ARNING 5 Route LATCH belt WARNING through rear facing belt You must use restraint rear facing if child is path Confirm LATCH belt less than 1 year and weighs less than 20 Ibs lays flat and is not twisted Detachable base must be used with rear Attach each connector to facing restraint the LATCH anchor closest to each side of Do NOT use SafeStop with rear facing child the restraint See page 41 for LATCH connector instructions Figs 2 amp 3 Fig 1 shows a typical rear facing installation with LATCH connector LATCH M traint angle from vehicle floor will click to confirm easure restraint angle from vehicle floor 1 Confirm detachable base is securely attached to restraint bottom see page 13 2 Confirm vehicle seating location has
11. ath 5 Release lever 6 Hamess adjuster strap 7 Meta harness yoke 8 Shoulder hamess strap 9 Hamess siot 10 Locking clip 11 Top tether 12 Carry strap 13 Fabric side pane 14 Hamess 15 Buckie pad 16 Hamess adjuster ever 17 Buckie slot 18 Buckie 19 Shoulder strap anchor 20 Detachable base 21 pack s Backpack strap 22 SafeStop 23 Locking bolts 24 Shoulder strap anchor Follow all instructions labeled on this child restraint and in the written instruction manual patie lanyard located on back of restraint Beeb tetera aar 0 OO ON pediatrician for recommended seat back angle Failure to follow all instructions and product labels can result in Saner Pen injury in a crash Carefully read and understand this ae oan ae If you h aes Kids at PM R 7909 oniy with children weighing between 5 Ibs to 80 bs 3 kg to 36 kg and who have a height of 53 inches 134 5 cm or less Use only in rear facing position with any infant weighing less than 20 9 1Kg Maximum child weights rear facing 45 Ibs 20 5 kg forward facing 80 Ibs 36 kg Only secure this child restraint with the vehicle s lower universal anchorage system LATCH if available or with vehicle seat belt This restraint features the SuperLATCH installation system Vehicle s lower anchor points or top tether can be used to install this restraint for a
12. ber 2005 consult vehicle manual for lower anchor and tether limits See page 41 for LATCH connector instructions Fig 1 shows a typical forward facing installation with LATCH 1 Confirm vehicle seating location has its own LATGH anchors If it does not you must use vehicle seat belt installation see pages 22 and 24 2 Locate LATCH belting secured in storage compartment on restraint back Press red release button to remove each LATCH connector and webbing Slide the narrow LATCH tethering strap out of plastic strap guides on side of the seat 3 Place restraint in forward facing position Stability of installation can be improved by using top tether shown in blue Fig 1 page 28 for top tether instructions 4 Route LATCH belt through forward facing belt path and behind restraint cover Fig 2 Forward Facing LATCH Installation For Children 20 165 80 Ibs continued Installation Tip Unfasten fabric side panels and reach behind restraint cover for easy access to belt path 5 Confirm LATCH belt lays flat and is not twisted Attach each connector to the LATCH anchor closest to each side of the restraint Fig 4 LATCH connector will click to confirm attachment to anchor 6 Pull loose end of LATCH strap through back of restraint Fig 5 Kneel on restraint to force it into vehicle seat while pulling strap in upward direction until tight Fig 6 Vehicle cushions shou
13. closest to child partially fold the restraint to access the metal retainer through bottom of restraint Fig 3 Lockin a Vehicle Lap Shoulder Beit with a Locking Clip Proper use of a locking clip maintains a tight secure installation by preventing the seat belt from becoming loose over time A WARNING Failure to COA mad Daue DOE DA TOINE the potential for injury or death to the the hid in an vehicle lap Retractor you MUST use fock fo secure lap fh have any questions about the s your vehicle and i pec in soa Dan icle owner s manual or contact vehicle manufacturer 1 Remove locking clip from sto location on restraint back 2 restraint installation as per instructions 16 and 22 for lap shoulder belt ead on instructions 3 After seat belt is tightened hold the lap and shoulder hand Fig together with one correct seat balt to lock Using your other hand release the seat belt buckle 4 While still holdin map and shoulder b ci p together attach to the lap and shou belts Fig 2 5 Re insert seat belt buckle tongue into buckle Fig 3 6 If seat belt is not tight enough re tighten seat belt and repeat steps 3 though 5 37 Locking a Vehicle Lap Shoulder Belt with a Locking Clip continued 7 Once seat belt is tight and locked complete remaining installation instructions NOTE To prevent l
14. ct not specifically approved by Sunshine Kids for use with this restraint is not allowed Use of such non Sunshine Kids products could seriously impair this product s ability to perform properly an accident and could cause it to fail Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Any such use will result in the voiding of the warranty provided hereunder Limitations of Damages The warranty and remedies set forth above are sole and exclusive remedies with respect to the product and are in lieu of all others whether oral or written expressed or implied In no event whatsoever will Sunshine Kids or a retailer of this product be liable for any damages including those incidental or consequential arising out the use of this product Warranty limitations and other warranty terms and conditions The express warranty provided hereunder is in lieu of any implied warranties including implied warranties of merchantability and appropriateness for a particular purpose and shall be limited to the duration and terms of this express written warranty unless otherwise restricted by applicable state law This warranty grants you specific legal rights Neither Sunshine Kids nor any retailer selling this product authorizes any other person or party to create for it any other warranty obligation or liability in connection with this product
15. djuster and pull shoulder straps forward 3 Unfasten harness clip and hamess move harness straps to the sides 4 Place child in restraint 5 Position hamess straps around child and fasten buckle and clip Figs 2 amp 3 Confirm hamess clip and buckle are properly fastened by gently tugging on each 6 Gently pull harness straps upward to snugly fit lap on of harness which should fit low on child s body across the hips 7 Slowly pull adjuster strap downward to tighten hamess for a comfortable and snug fit around child Fig 4 A snug harness strap should not allow any slack It lies in a relatively straight line without sagg ng It does not press on the child s flesh or push the child s body into an unnatural position Properly Securing Child continued IMPORTANT Give a firm upward tug on both harness straps behind the child s shoulders and close to the hamess slots in the restraint to confirm there is no harness slack behind the restraint B el hamess is not twisted and lays fiat against ild 9 position harness clip so that is level with child s armpits 10 Confirm hamess height is correct see below for correct Harness Height 11 Confirm harness buckle location is correct see page 35 for correct center buckle position Proper Harness Height amp Child Height WARNING ONLY three shoulder harness position tind iene ant r
16. e seat belt However some seat belts have an anchoring position for the lap belt that may not allow a secure restraint installation Some vehicles do not have any seating positions that are compatible with a child restraint Read owner s manual to determine seating Contact the vehicle manufacturer if you have any doubts or questions Some vehicle seat belts that are NOT compatible with this restraint are Seat belts with top or bottom anchorage points attached to the front door Motor driven automatic seat belts Non locking ELR two point vehicle seat belts If your seat belt is of a type listed above choose another seat within the vehicle or use LATCH connectors and anchorage points Information on the types of seat belts in your vehicle are in the vehicle owner s manual Carrying Restraint 4 WARNING a aig pl E Only the shoulder strap made by Sunshine Kids is approved for use with this restraint There are four ways to carry restraint 1 Red carry strap Fig 1 2 Plastic side Fig 2 3 Shoulder strap Connect shoulder strap to webbi anchors on side of restraint Fig 3 4 Backpack Requires two shoulder straps Connect shoulder straps to lower webbing anchors on both sides and upper hori anchors on back of restrai Fig 4 Padded shoulder strap available as a separate accessory not included Unfolding and Folding Restraint 44 WARNING
17. if in use Property store LATCH belt and top tether Rear Facing Lap Shoulder Belt Installation For Children 5 ibs 45 Ibs WARNING You must use restraint rear facing if child is less than 1 year and weighs less than 20 Ibs Detachable base must be used with rear facing restraint Do NOT use SafeStop with rear facing chiid Fig 1 shows a typical rear facing installation with a lap shoulder vehicle seat belt Measure restraint angle from vehicle floor 1 Confirm detachable base is securely attached to restraint bottom see page 13 2 Place restraint in proper position seat with front of restraint against the back of that vehicle seat Fig 1 Rear facing angle can be adjusted by using the optional top tether shown in blue in Fig 1 see page 28 for top tether instructions Note It may be necessary to move vehicle front seats slightly forward to fit a rear facing restraint at correct angle 3 Route seat belt th rear facing belt path and buckle it wih aris 2 amp 3 Confirm scat belt lays flat and is not Rear Facing Lap Shoulder Beit installation For Children 5 ibs 45 Ibs continued 4 Push restraint down firmly into vehicie seat back Vehicle cushions should compress where there is contact with restraint WARNING Make sure vehicle seat is properly locked Failure to properly lock seat belt will result in an unsafe installation that will greatly i
18. its own LATCH anchors see vehicle owner s manual If it does not you must use vehicle seat belt for installation see pages 16 and 18 Push restraint down firmly installation see pages 16 and 18 tins 3 Locate LATCH belt secured in storage while tightening LATCH compartment on restraint back Press red release belt Fig 4 button to remove each LATCH connector and webbing Slide the narrow LATCH tethering strap out of plastic strap guides on side of the seat 4 Place restraint in proper rear facing position Restraint bottom and base are both flat on the vehicle seat with front of restraint against the back of that vehicle seat Fig 1 Rear facing angle can be adjusted by using the optional top tether shown in blue in Fig 1 see page 28 for top tether instructions Note may be necessary to move vehicle front seats slightly forward to fit a rear facing restraint at correct angle Vehicle cushions should compress where there is contact with restraint sf Check List Contirm restraint is property positioned Confirm LATCH belt is and that connections to approved LATCH are secure Confirm restraint is stable see page 25 Confirm proper restraint angle see page 14 Stability of installation and rear facing angle can be im b tether 28 for yoy see page Removal Press red release button on each LATCH connector fo release it Disconnect top tether
19. k ir Sunshine Kids JUVENILE PRODUCTS Ra dian LJSI convertible car seat Sunshine Kids JUVENILE PRODUCTS C amp Making Travel Safe and Easy 1 888 336 7909 www skjp com 2009 Sunshine Kida Juvenile Producta LLC A rights reserved Store behind 051 Manual US Revi 090728 tf oe oS Engish version Table of Contents Child Restraint Safety information Carrying Restraint Unfolding and Folding Restraint installing and Removing Detachable Base Rear facing LATCH installation 5 fo 45 Ibs Rear facing Lap Shouider installation 5 to 45 Ibs Rear facing Lap Belt installation 5 to 45 ibs Forward facing LATCH installation 20 to 80 Ibs Forward facing Lap Shouider Beit installation 20 to 80 Ibs Forward facing Lap Belt installation 20 to 80 Ibs Aircraft Installation SafeStop Instructions Forward facing Recline Adjustment Top Tether Support Cushions Restraint Hamess Buckle Using Hamess Clip Proper Harness Height and Child Height Adjusting Hamess Height Hamess Buckle Location Hamess Buckle Removal and installation Locking Vehicle Beit with Locking Clip Restraint Cover Operating SuperLATCH Connector Replacing Harness straps amp Warranty Information Radian Feature Diagram 1 Child information tag 2 LATCH strap 3 LATCH strap guide 4 Forward facing belt p
20. ld compress where there is contact with restraint ov Check List Confirm restraint is ly posi LA ist ee Removal Press red release button on each LATCH connector Disconnect top tether Properly store LATCH belt and top tether Forward Facing Lap Shoulder Beit installation For Children 20 ibs 80 Ibs WARNING Remove detachable base when restraint is forward facing Do NOT place infant in forward facing restraint until 1 yr and 20 165 For belt installation ONLY use Fig 1 28 for Route seat belt through installation Tip Forward Facing Lap Shoulder Belt Installation For Children 20 Ibs 80 ibs continued 3 Kneel on restraint to force it into vehicle seat while pulling shoulder portion of seat belt to remove slack and tighten lap portion of seat belt Fig 5 Vehicle cushions should compress where there is contact with restraint 4 WARNING Make sure vehicle seat belt is propertly locked Failure to lock seat belt will result in an DAERA tor PAAY af Gaal GDATA pe or an cident Carefully read owner s manual See page 37 for instructions on using a locking clip a Check List Confirm restraint is properly positioned Confirm seat belt is tight and securely locked Confirm seat belt buckle is properly fastened Confirm restraint Is stable see page 25 Removal Release seat belt buckle and disconnect top tethe
21. loth with warm water and wring thoroughly so it is NOT dripping 3 Towel 4 Confirm areas free of debris and release mechanisms function properly Use ONLY water Do NOT use solvents soap abrasive cleaners or any detergents Cleaning and Maintenance continued Cleaning the plastic shell Clean with damp cloth only wet cloth with warm water and mild soap and wring thoroughly so it is NOT dripping water Towel dry Do NOT use solvents or abrasive cleaners Washing the cover Hand wash only Line dry to prevent shrinking Do NOT bleach machine wash or machine dry See page 38 for cover removal and replacement Cleaning harness straps Clean with damp cloth only wet cloth with warm water and mild soap and wring thoroughly so itis NOT dripping water Towel dry Do NOT use solvents or abrasive cleaners Cieaning harness buckle lf child eats or drinks in restraint periodically clean harness buckle to insure proper functioning 1 Remove center buckle from restraint see page 35 2 Rinse thoroughly in mildly hot water or soak overnight to loosen dried liquid or hardened food debris Fig 1 3 Towel dry 4 Confirm proper buckle functioing repeatedly fasten and un fasten buckle with both tongues f no click is heard confirming proper engagement after inserting each buckle tongue repeat cleaning procedure Use ONLY water to clean buckle Do NOT use solvents soap ab
22. ncrease the potential for injury or death to the child in an accident 37 for instructions on using a locking clip sf Check List Confirm restraint is properly positioned Confirm seat belt is tight and securely locked Confirm seat belt buckle is properly fastened Confirm restraint installation is stable Confirm proper restraint angie see page 16 Stability of installation and rear facing angle can be improved by using top tether see page 28 for top tether instructions Ralisie seat hen bike no Wier if in use Properly store top tether Rear Facing Lap Beit installation For Children 5 ibs 45 Ibs WARNING You must use restraint rear facing if child is fess than 1 year and weighs less than 20 ibs Detachable base must be used with rear facing restraint Do NOT use SafeStop with rear facing child Fig 1 shows a typical rear facing installation with a lap vehicle seat belt Measure restraint angle from vehicle floor 1 Confirm detachable 2 Place restraint in proper rear facing position Restraint bottom and base are both flat on the vehicle seat with front of restraint against the back of that vehicle seat Fig 1 Rear facing angle can be adjusted by using opional top tether shown in blue in Fig 1 see page 28 for top tether instructions Note may be necessary to move vehicle front seats slightly forward fo fit a rear facing restraint af correct angie 3 Rou
23. ormation This child restraint was manufactured by Sunshine Kids Juvenile Products LLC Sunshine Kids Sunshine Kids warrants this product to the original retail purchaser as follows Limited one year warranty This product is warranted solely to the retail customer who purchased the product against defective materials or workmanship for one year from original date of retail purchase Proof of purchase is required The exclusive remedy for this warranty is that Sunshine Kids will at its option replace repair or provide replacement components for this product or may refund the original purchase price of this product Sunshine Kids reserves the right to change fabrics parts product mode or to make substitutions To iniiate a claim under this warranty please contact Sunshine Kids at 1 888 336 7909 or contact us using the address on the back of this instruction manual Warranty Information continued Limited one year warranty Please register this product within 30 days of original date of purchase by completing and mailing the registration card Warranty Limitations This warranty does not include damage arising directly or indirectly from negligence misuse or unapproved use by the retail customer which are not in accordance with instructions contained in the product instruction manual or Federal governmental safety guidelines for the use of such products Using any non Sunshine Kids product or any produ
24. oss secure locking clip in its storage location after use Restraint Cover Removing restraint cover 1 Unthread harness shoulder straps from back of restraint see page 34 adjusting height 2 Remove fasteners Fig 1 B 4 Unhook fasteners securing cover to front of restrain 5 Carefully remove upper portion of cover from bing care rot the ahia EPS tel ein OMOG cover PON DUNAIN portion of the restraint Replacing restraint cover To replace the cover follow cover removal instructions in reverse order Make sure harness shoulder straps are threaded 7 correct slots and that hamess straps are not height See page 34 for changing hamess Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning Maintenance of release mechanism and locking bolts Periodically inspect release levers and locking bolts for cleanliness and proper fu When release levers are lifted release levers and locking bolts should spring back immediately and completely 4k WARNING Do NOT use restraint if release levers and Do NOT off or lubricate any part of the restraint Do NOT use restraint if there is any appearance of rust on any metal surface Remove debris from release mechanism areas fig 1 with soft bristled brush Removing dried liquids or food require more thorough cleaning 1 Secure restraint in its folded position see page 11 folding restraint 2 Clean with damp cloth only wet c
25. page 28 for restraint tether instructions Support Cushions 4 WARNING sso Infant Support This restraint features a full infant head and body support Fig 1 Toddler pea paso use support cushion for toddlers Fig 2 Head Support Cushion Support cushion can be attached higher on the seat to provide head support and comfort Fig 3 Instructions 1 Place Support Cushion at helght above the shoulder 1amess position in use Fig 3 2 Extend both straps over top of restraint Fig and tuck excess langth undemeath the fabric cover Using Harness Clip t IMPORTANT Position harness clip at proper height for child level with child s armpits Fig 1 To Fasten Push both halves together until a click confirms proper engagement To Unfasten Squeeze middle tabs together Fig 2 A and separate clip Fig 2 B Restraint Harness Buckle To Fasten Insert one buckle tongue at a time into buckle A click confirms proper connection after each tongue is inserted Fig 1 To Unfasten Press the red button on the face of buckle and both buckle tongues will eject Fig 1 Properly Securing Child WARNING Serious injury or death can result if child is not property secured in restraint Confirm harness is sn making restraint acjustments 1 Confirm proper restraint installation 2 To loosen harness lift hamess a
26. r if in use Properly store top tether Forward Facing Lap Belt Installation For Children20 165 80 ibs WARNING Do NOT place infant in forward facing restraint until 1 yr and 20 Ibs For lap belt installation ONLY use Fig 1 shows at lation with Lap Shoulder belt 1 Place restraint in forward facing position Stability installation can a shown Fig 1 see page 28 for top tether instructions 2 Route seat belt through forward facing belt and behind oltre cover and buckle it Confimn sect bet lays fat and is not twisted Installation Tip Unfasten fabric side nels and reach hind restraint cover for access to belt path Fig 4 Forward Facing Lap Belt installation For Children 20 ibs 80 Ibs continued 3 Kneel on restraint to force it into vehicle seat while pulling shoulder portion of seat belt to remove slack and tighten lap portion of seat belt Fig 5 Vehicle cushions should compress where there is contact with restraint s Check List Confirm restraint is properly positioned Confirm seat beit is tight and securely locked Confirm seat belt buckle is properly fastened Confirm restraint is stable see below Removal Release seat belt buckle and disconnect tether if in Properly store top tether Checking Restraint Stability WARNING An unstable installation is NOT safe and will ne PONIN IOE ANNY Or Se the child
27. rasive cleaners or detergents 40 Cleaning and Maintenance continued Cleaning harness adjuster Periodically inspect hamess adjuster for cleanliness and proper functioning When lifted harness adjuster should spring back immediately Use a soft bristle brush to remove loose debris or clean more thoroughly if necessary Clean with damp cloth only wet cloth with warm water and wring cloth thoroughly so it is NOT dripping water Towel dry Do NOT use solvents or abrasive cleaners Do NOT attempt to disassemble the hamess or unthread adjuster mechanism SuperLATCH SuperLATCH is a high capacity child restraint installation system Using SuperLATCH Connector 1 Press red button to set connector to position for use Fig 2 2 Attach connector to vehicle anchor audible click confirms attachment see pages 14 and 20 for complete instructions Removal Press red button to release connector from vehicle anchor Fig 1 41 Remove harness clip and buckle tongs from harness straps 2 Take out screws and remove access panels Fig 1 3 Remove old harness straps from seat 4 Insert new hamess strap through slot in metal frame Fig 2 pull strap until metal end is inside the cavity Fig 3 5 Fasten access panels in place with screws Fig 1 6 Slide buckle tongs and hamess clip onto straps Warranty Inf
28. s correct to insure proper harness fit 1 Properly secure child in restraint see page 32 2 Check for correct position of harness buckle For children 5 30 Ibs Harness buckle can be directly above its buckle slot Fig A or forward of its buckle slot Fig lf harness buckle strap angles sharply back towards child Fig C move buckle to a rear buckle location See below For children over 30 Ibs Always use forward most buckle location Harness Buckle Removal and installation installing harness buckle 1 Locate correct harness buckle slot 2 Hold buckle strap metal retainer vertically and then rotate it slightly to slide it completely through slot in restraint bottom Fig 1 3 Firmly pull buckle upward to confirm it is secured by restraint bottom 4 Confirm buckle release button faces towards front of restraint and buckle strap is not twisted Harness Buckle Removal and Installation continued Removing harness buckle 1 Make sure restraint is securely locked in its unfolded position See page 10 unfolding restraint 2 Unbuckle harness 3 Push harness buckle strap down 2 inches into rear facing belt path tunnel 4 Position metal buckle strap retainer so that it is vertical Fig 2 5 Guide buckle strap and metal retainer upward Trough M t slightly to h slot in restrain bottom see Fig 1 on page 35 usr IMPORTANT For larger hands or if buckle is in position
29. te seat belt through rear facing belt path Fig 2 Confirm seat belt lays flat and is not twisted Rear Facing Lap Belt Installation For Children 5 Ibs 45 Ibs continued 4 Push restraint down firmly into vehicle seat back while adjusting seat belt length Tighten and lock seat belt according to vehicle owners manual Fig 3 Vehicle cushions should compress where there is contact with restraint wv Check List Confirm restraint is properly positioned Confirm seat belt is fight and buckle is properly fastened Confirm restraint installation is stable see page 25 Confirm proper restraint angle see page 78 Stability of installation and rear facing angie be improved by using top tether see page 28 for top tether instructions Removal Release seat belt buckle and disconnect top tether if in use Properly store top tether Forward Facing LATCH installation For Children 20 Ibs 80 ibs WARNING Remove detachabie base when restraint is forward facing Do NOT place infant in forward facing restraint until 1 yr and 20 ibs ALWAYS use with LATCH installation for forward facing child under 40 Ibs see page 26 This restraint features the SuperLATCH installation system Vehicle s lower anchor points or top tether can be used to install this restraint for a child weighing up to 80 Ibs 36 kg in vehicles made after September 2005 For vehicles made before Septem
30. the vehicle body itself provides the most significant passenger protection While a properly installed restraint will improve chances for survival in most accidents some crashes are unsurvivable regardless of what restraint is used Based on accident statistics the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends the vehicle s rear seat as the safest location for all children under age 13 Register this restraint with the manufacturer using the attached registration card Seating Position Information 4 WARNING Use restraint ONLY with forward facing vehicle seats DO NOT use restraint with side facing or rear facing vehicle seats in vans trucks or station wagons Child Restraint Safety Information This restraint meets all applicable U S Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards This restraint is certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft Register this restraint with the manufacturer Child restraints can be recalled for various reasons To be reached directly in the event of a recall you must register your restraint with the manufacturer Fill out the included product registration card and mail it You can register online at www skijp com You can also register by sending your name address the restraint s model and serial number to Product Registration c o Sunshine Kids Juvenile Products PO Box 77129 Seattle WA 98177 9989 For recall information call the U 5 Government
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