Century Deluxe Series User's Manual
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1. c ee 35 00 Armrest Pads 2 aeea aAa ea etcetera arse 10 00 Shield with Harness Straps esesesesesereserseserssessee 16 00 OIN ESE E e E E ON recriint 5 00 Harness strap e e E A EE Ea aT 5 00 Buckle and Crotch Strap ee a ERE 10 00 Metal Rod for Crotch Strap esseccesssneeeeesreeees 5 00 2 PiCCE AlN ESSMLC eea E AEE E Check or money order enclosed payable to Century Products Charge to credit card Discover Subtotal Shippin amp handhing 5 00 Sales tax Total 15 00 outside the continental U S CA 7 25 IL 6 25 IN 5 NY 8 25 OH 5 75 PA 6 SC 5 MAIL ORDER TO CENTURY PRODUCTS P O BOX 100 ELVERSON PA 19520 9974 ATTN CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT OR FAX ORDER TO 610 286 4555 Fold instruction manual If a part is damaged missing or you need help or replacement parts DO NOT return car seat to the store CALL US FIRST Call toll free 1 800 837 4044 from anywhere in the U S or Canada or fax at 1 610 286 4555 or write us at 2 Store in pocket Century Products P O Box 100 Elverson PA 19520 9974 Attention Customer Service Department Pocket B HS Century Products Graco Children s Products Inc A Division of Newell Rubbermaid Macedonia Ohio 44056 20962. Pull loose end of strap e To loosen Lift adjuster OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS continued Loosen fig b fig c fig d 17 OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS continued 7 Changing Harness Strap Slots MUST use slots at or just above shoulders A Loosen harness straps B Remove both harness strap loops from Splitter Plate on back of car seat fig f C Change harness strap slots Make sure harness straps are threaded through matching slot of seat pad and car seat It may be necessary to remove seat pad from top of car seat D Put right strap loop on Splitter Plate first then attach left strap loop fig f NOTE Make sure straps are NOT twisted 18 OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS continued 8 Changing Crotch Strap Slots MUST be in slot closest to but not under child A Turn car seat upside down pry metal rod loose using screwdriver and pull rod out of crotch strap end fig g B Turn car seat upright and pull crotch strap and buckle out C Change crotch strap slots Thread looped end of crotch strap through slots in seat pad and shell fig h D Slide metal rod through loop in crotch strap and press rod into car seat shell fig i NOTE Use a hammer to tap rod in place if necessary 19 HARNESS SYSTEM removal and re assembly 20 Harness Removal e Remove harness strap loops from Splitter Plates on back of car seat e Pull harness strap out of car sea
3. hardware B and tighten strap to remove any slack fig d 10 INSTALLATION with harness system and LATCH fig c fig d 11 PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT with harness system Adjust harness system A WARN l NG Harness straps must be through slots at or To prevent serious injury or death just above shoulders e Vehicle seat belt must be routed oO Place child in car seat with child s back flat through back of car seat when using against back of car seat harness system Never place vehicle belt in front of 2 Place harness straps over child s shoulders and child when using harness system lock tongues into buckle e Do not use strap covers blankets cushions or padding under harness Pull up on tongues to be sure buckle is locked straps or child unless provided by Century or Graco e Do not use harness straps that are Close harness ties loose or unbuckled They must be Position harness tie at arm pit level snug and positioned over shoulders and thighs Tighten harness straps so that they are snug with just enough room to insert one finger between child s chest and harness straps fig a Thigh straps must also be snug fig b 5 Position Head Support on certain models in center of car seat with ends pointing down and snap into belt slots above harness straps fig c 12 PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT with harness system continued Head Support on certain models 1
4. have defined a new system for installing car seats in vehicles The system hicl is called LATCH LATCH stands for Top Tether Anchor peer veer Other vehicle types Lower Anchorage and Tether for CHildren Points B may have different LATCH locations LATCH System for Vehicles LATCH in the vehicle consists of a top tether anchor point and two lower anchor points Vehicle Typical seat in a Vehicle A ower Anchor Some vehicle owner manuals use the term ISOFIX to identify the new car seat anchorage system This carseat with LATCH can also be used in vehicle seating positions equipped with ISOFIX Newer vehicles may have one or more seating positions equipped with LATCH anchor points Vehicle Seat Crease If vehicle is equipped with LATCH the vehicle lower anchor points may be visible at the vehicle seat crease If not visible they may be marked with a symbol Fig a or a colored dot See your vehicle owner s manual for exact locations anchor identification and requirements for use with a car seat Check vehicle owner s manual for vehicle top tether anchor locations They may be identified using one of the anchor symbols Fig b or Fig c Fig a Fig b Fig c 5 LATCH SYSTEM LATCH System LATCH consists of a permanently attached lower anchorage belt and a top tether strap Fig a Car Seat Top Tether i Vehicle ONLY use LATCH in a seating Top Tether position recommend
5. 3 PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT without harness system A WARNING To prevent serious injury or death e Use ONLY the vehicles Lap Shoulder Belt system when restraining the child in this booster seat Shoulder belt MUST be properly positioned over shoulder NOT touching child s neck and NOT low off shoulder e Lap shoulder belt MUST be properly positioned exactly as shown in illustration Always tighten shoulder belt NEVER position belt under child s arms fig a e Never use a vehicle lap only belt across front of child DO NOT allow child to slide down in car seat which could position lap belt across child s abdomen and shoulder belt over neck or face e If child will not keep vehicle shoulder belt properly positioned DO NOT use this booster car seat Use a different child restraint system e Vehicle belts MUST lay flat against child and MUST not be twisted 14 od O Remove harness system see Harness System removal and re assembly section page 20 Place child in car seat with child s back flat against back of car seat Place shoulder belt across child s chest Buckle belt and pull shoulder belt to adjust lap belt snugly Shoulder belt MUST lay across child s shoulder in red zone as shown fig b If outside of red zone see next steps for Comfort Clip use CAUTION Some shoulder belts with emergency locking retractors allow a child
6. LATCH storage DO NOT use accessories or parts other than those provided by Century or Graco Their use could Never attach two alter the function of the car seat LATCH connectors to one vehicle lower anchor point unless Never leave child unattended even specifically allowed when sleeping by the vehicle manufacturer BASIC INFORMATION C Certification C Unoccupied Car Seat With Harness System Always secure car seat with a vehicle seat belt or LATCH even when unoccupied An Car seat meets or exceeds all applicable unsecured car seat can injure passengers requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 for use in motor vehicles and aircraft Without Harness System C Warm Weather Belt Positioning Booster seat is certified for use in Car seat parts can get very hot in the sun or motor vehicles warm weather Belt Positioning Booster seat is NOT certified for use imaircraft To avoid burns always check seat before putting child in car seat C Car Seat Useful Life p r C Vehicle Seat Protection STOP using car seat and throw it away after the date molded into the underside of the Protect vehicle seat Use a car seat mat towel car seat or thin blanket under and behind car seat Look for Do not use this car seat after December Year C Dangerous Vehicle Seats Do not use car seat on rear facing or side facing vehicle seats WHAT IS LATCH United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
7. N E THE R gt DEDICATED TO QUALITY cf gt 7 if om A F K z www centuryproducts com Avoid injury or death 4001 5 02 40010502 Read and understand this manual TABLE OF CONTENTS C Before You Begin Important Information cece eee eeseeeeeeees 1 Warning S viiavesncdssceceveswastestectnedecsunvddeauvereacsveenveass 2 Basic Information ssiscsorinosiscsiisisienusiseivesisa 4 What is ATI a csccsasaseaassainosnancenitsa tennis 5 LATCH SSO MM iira 6 C Use Height and Weight Limits eee 7 Installation with harness system and Vehicle Seat Beltis cswcveceseispiadesonstvns costs EE EREE AD 8 Installation without harness system and Vehicle Lap Shoulder Belt cece eeeeeeeees 9 Installation with harness system and LATCH 10 Placing Child in Car Seat with harness SYSLOM ss sc05csnewscesvanecaetessespersedactwedasdivesaciwceasesses 12 Placing Child in Car Seat without harness Operations and Adjustment us 16 e Harness Straps e Harness Tie e Buckle e Recline e Armrests e Tether Strap e Changing Harness Strap Slots e Changing Crotch Strap Slots Harness System removal and re assembly eeeeeeeeee 20 C Special Information Vehicle Seat Belts ccceeccccccseeeeeseseceeseeees 22 LOCKING Clipsccssc ncascsdeesedsscseasieeceasseosetaas 29 Additional Information ccccceseseeeeeeeees 30 LATCH Storage Tether Storage Cup Holder Care and Cleani
8. Payment must accompany your order Parts may also be ordered from Century s web site at www centuryproducts com Fabric Seat Pad with Comfort Clips eeee 35 00 Armrest Pads 2 sssscccccccesssesseeceeeceeesssssneeeeeeeees 10 00 Shield with Harness Straps ccesseccceesseeeeeeeneeees 16 00 TONGQUES 2 ii2 8 cei seectinsle teieeleclen Ritinaladeiedss 5 00 Harness Strap Sacecesascovieus escsansegetvertensathnatedetenetibandess 5 00 Buckle and Crotch Strap 00 eeeeeseeceeessneeeeesneeeeees 10 00 Metal Rod for Crotch Strap eeseeeesseeceseseeeeeneees 5 00 2 Piece Harness Tie oseere aesa 5 00 Locking Clip All Models cceessscceeessceeeesneeeeeeneees 5 00 LATCH Belterra iaei cevciees sti ah i e eain 20 00 Tether Syste sinira oeiia 10 00 Instruction Manual All models cccsesssecceeeeeeeeees FREE 36 NOTE Prices subject to change Model No Serial No Both Numbers Required SHIP TO Name Visa Address Account City State Zip Code Telephone including Area Code Signature Locking Clip All models Instruction Manual All models EAT CHIBeltoe res cence eee E etn Tethers Syste e EEEE E a EAE EA MasterCard Expiration date Fabric Seat Pad with Comfort Clips
9. at cushion while tightening vehicle seat belt Use your knee to press down in center of car seat fig b Pull front to back and left to right to check for secure installation fig c If not secure see Vehicle Seat Belts section page 22 O Attach tether hook A to anchor hardware B and tighten strap to remove any slack fig d Pull to tighten INSTALLATION without harness system and Vehicle Lap Shoulder Belt Adjust car seat to upright or semi upright position and armrests to up or down position Place forward facing on vehicle seating position with a vehicle lap shoulder belt To use as a BELT POSITIONING BOOSTER the following items need to be removed Crotch Strap see page 19 fig g and fig h Harness System see page 20 LATCH BELT see page 30 Tether see page 31 Store all items for future use INSTALLATION with harness system and LATCH Q Place forward facing on vehicle seat 2 Lift seat pad flap on certain models check to make sure LATCH belt is properly routed through openings and attach LATCH belt to lower anchorage points fig a Press down firmly in center of car seat to compress vehicle seat cushion while tightening LATCH belt Use your knee to press down in center of car seat fig b Pull front to back and left to right to check for secure installation fig c LATCH belt MUST stay tight 6 Attach tether hook A to anchor
10. e by pulling belt through latch plate e Remove locking clip from seat belts e Re attach locking clip when not being used with car seat e Buckle vehicle seat belt DO NOT use locking clip as a vehicle seat belt shortener Press car seat further down into vehicle seat cushion to help buckle vehicle seat belt Test installation to see if car seat is secure If not secure repeat above steps until secure You MUST use locking clip provided with car seat with a vehicle seat belt that slides freely through the latch plate or the lap belt cannot be tightly secured Install car seat and tighten vehicle seat belt 2 Hold seat belts together at latch plate fig a then unbuckle 3 Slide locking clip on seat belts approximately 1 2 inch 1 cm away from latch plate Q Re buckle seat belt ADDITIONAL INFORMATION C LATCH Storage ALWAYS STORE LATCH WHEN NOT IN USE e Locate LATCH storage loops on the underside of car seat pad fig a e Fasten LATCH onto storage loops as shown fig b Repeat for other connector C LATCH Removal REMOVE LATCH FOR BELT POSITIONING BOOSTER e Locate LATCH belt UNDER seat pad e Unscrew fastener holding LATCH belt in place fig c Store for future use 30 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION continued C Tether Storage Tether strap may be used with car seats when used as a belt positioning booster without harness to help keep the upper portion of the car seat stabi
11. ed Anchor by vehicle manufacturer Point Vehicle Lower Points Car Seat Lower Anchorage Belt Fig a HEIGHT and WEIGHT LIMITS C With Harness System C Outgrowing Car Seat Child MUST meet all of the following requirements e Weight is 20 40 Ibs 9 18 kg f e Height is 27 43 inches 69 110 cm A WARNING tall To avoid injuries from whiplash top of e Child is able to sit upright unassisted i as must be below top edge of e Child s shoulders are below top harness slots With Harness System 20 Ibs 30 ibs 40 Ibs 80 Ibs 9 kg 13 kg 18 kg 36 kg lt Without Harness System gt C Without Harness System Child MUST meet all of the following requirements e Weight is 30 80 Ibs 13 6 36 3 kg e Height is 35 52 inches 89 132 cm tall e Child is able to sit upright unassisted e Top of child s ears are not above top of booster seat k The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children should be at least one year of age before being positioned forward facing INSTALLATION with harness system and Vehicle Seat Belt Adjust car seat to upright or semi upright position and armrests to up position Place forward facing on vehicle seat Lift seat pad flap on certain models thread vehicle seat belt through openings and buckle belt fig a O00 Press down firmly in center of car seat to compress vehicle se
12. ely on gentle cycle and drip dry With Harness System This car seat is certified for use on aircraft when Harness Straps used with harness system see label on ai wash only with mild soap and damp car seat Contact airline about their policy If harness straps are frayed or heavily soiled Use this car seat only on forward facing aircraft they MUST be replaced seats Shell Install car seat on an aircraft the same way it is Wipe with mild solution of soap and water installed in a vehicle except DO NOT use tether Avoid wetting labels strap Never use household detergents they can Without Harness System weaken plastic When used without harness system as a belt Buckle positioning booster seat this restraint is not certified for use in aircraft because there is no shoulder belt available Rinse buckle with warm water DO NOT use household detergents Never lubricate buckle C Second Hand Car Seat Century advises against loaning or passing along car seat A WARNING Prevent serious injury or death Buckle must be properly latched Periodically inspect and clean buckle to remove objects or debris that could prevent latching 34 NOTES 35 PARTS LIST How to Order Complete the form on the following page Your infant restraint model and serial numbers MUST be included on the form to ensure proper replacement parts Your model number can be found on a sticker on the underside of your car seat
13. instructions in this manual vehicle seat belt labels and vehicle owner s manual e Move car seat to another seating location and try again or e Contact vehicle dealer for possible seat belt modification parts VEHICLE SEAT BELTS continued C Lap Belts Manually Adjustable With Harness System The locking latch plate on some seat belts may slip and loosen after being buckled on car seat if positioned at a certain angle If this happens flip latch plate over fig a and re buckle Test installation again to see if this works If not move car seat to another seating position Without Harness System DO NOT use this type of vehicle seat belt to secure child and booster car seat 23 VEHICLE SEAT BELTS continued C Lap Belts With Retractor With Harness System Lap belts with retractors may or may not hold a car seat securely Follow these steps to determine if you have a retractor system that will hold car seat securely a Pull belt all the way out b Allow belt to retract about 6 inches 15 cm c Pull out on belt again If belt is locked and you cannot pull the belt out any further you have an Automatic Locking Retractor which may be used with a car seat Remember when installing a car seat pull belt all the way out buckle belt and then tighten Retractor If you can pull the belt out again step c you have an Emergency Locking Retractor which must not be used with a car seat Witho
14. lized Read and follow instruction manual for use of car seat as a belt positioning booster For storage of tether hook if not used with a belt positioning booster e Adjust tether strap length so hook end is as short as possible e Roll up loose end of strap Place rolled up strap on top of adjuster and place rubber band around bundle C Tether Removal Remove tether by loosening strap and pushing tether hook through loop as shown fig d Pull tether from seat and roll up loose tether to store 31 32 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION continued C Cup holder A cupholder has been provided with this carseat For maintenance follow care and cleaning instructions for seat pad and armrest pads ADDITIONAL INFORMATION continued C Care amp Cleaning Removing Seat Pads If using harness system remove harness system see Harness System removing and re assembly section page 20 Q Slide J hooks out of front slots 2 Unhook elastic from J hooks 3 Pull two button clips out located on inside of seat pad and pull pad off Removing Armrest Pads and Top Head Pad available on some models Pull head pad attachment strips apart and pull pads off Pull armrest attachment strips apart and pull pads off Reverse above steps for replacing pads and harness system 33 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION continued Seat Pad and Armrest Pads p C Aircraft Use Machine wash separat
15. ng Aircraft Use Second Hand Car Seat Replacement Parts eee eesseeeseeeeneeees 36 IMPORTANT INFORMATION NO CAR SEAT CAN GUARANTEE PROTECTION FROM INJURY IN EVERY SITUATION HOWEVER PROPER USE OF THIS CAR SEAT REDUCES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOUR CHILD READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY C Registration Information Child restraints car seats could be recalled for safety reasons You must register this restraint to be reached in the event of a recall Fill out the registration card attached to the car seat and mail today or send your name address and the restraint s model number and manufacturing date to Century Products P O Box 551 Elverson PA 19520 9973 or call 1 800 837 4044 For recall information e Call the U S Government s Auto Safety Hotline at 1 800 424 9393 202 366 0123 in D C area e www nhtsa dot gov e Call Century Products at 1 800 837 4044 C Safety First Check List 4 Read and understand instruction manual and car seat labels 4 A vehicle combination lap shoulder belt MUST be used when using car seat without harness system 4 DO NOT use vehicle lap only belt or LATCH belt across front of child 4 Secure children in back seat whenever possible 4 Never leave child unattended 4 Install car seat securely with vehicle belt or LATCH 4 DO NOT use after date molded on back of car seat 4 DO NOT allow anyone babysitter relatives etc to use car seat
16. s happens flip the latch plate over fig b and re buckle Test installation again to see if this works If not move car seat to another seating position Without Harness System OK to use Follow vehicle owner s manual for specific instructions on how to use vehicle seat belts 27 VEHICLE SEAT BELTS continued C Combination Lap Shoulder Belt with Sliding Latch Plate With Harness System Pull on latch plate fig a If belt slides freely through latch plate a locking clip MUST be used See Locking Clip section page 29 Without Harness System This vehicle seat belt system is OK to use with booster car seat Movement of the seat belt through the latch plate can allow an active toddler to slide down in car seat and re position lap belt over abdomen and shoulder belt over neck or face which is dangerous A Locking Clip may be used on this type of vehicle seat belt to prevent movement of seat belt through latch plate limiting toddler s movement See page 29 28 VEHICLE SEAT BELTS continued C Locking Clip 5 Test installation to see if car seat is secure If not secure additional belt tightening may be A WARNING required Avoid serious injury or death e Unbuckle vehicle seat belt e Hold belts together and remove locking e Failure to use locking clip where clip required will result in car seat not Shorten length of lap belt portion slightly being securely held in plac
17. t harness tie and tongues Store all parts for future use e Remove crotch strap see page 19 When re assembling harness system be sure harness straps are not twisted Harness Re assembly Thread end of harness strap down through slot in seat pad and car seat and back up through slot in opposite side of car seat pad through harness tongues and harness tie IMPORTANT Harness strap MUST be threaded over adjustment strap on bottom of car seat as shown in illustrations Thread ends of harness straps through matching shoulder slots in back of seat pad and car seat Re attach harness straps to Splitter Plate on bottom Put right strap loop on Splitter Plate first then attach left strap loop Re attach crotch strap see page 19 HARNESS SYSTEM removal and re assembly continued 21 VEHICLE SEAT BELTS 7Z WARNING Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with a car seat e Car seat with harness system MUST be held securely at all times by a lap belt or lap belt portion of a lap shoulder belt that will not change length while driving e Car seat without harness system MUST be used with a lap shoulder belt To provide the most secure installation of the car seat e Read the vehicle owner s manual regarding car seat installation and seat belt use with car seat e Follow all instruction labels on vehicle seat belt and car seat 22 If car seat is not held securely after following
18. to pull belt out and change position of belt Use of Comfort Clip helps prevent child from pulling belt out Thread shoulder belt through Comfort Clip exactly as shown and hook end of Comfort Clip through proper loop of webbing fig c Check to be sure shoulder belt is properly positioned over shoulder in red zone and snug against child Position Head Support on certain models in center of car seat with ends pointing down and snap into belt slots fig d PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT without harness system continued Head Support on certain models fig d 15 fig c OPERATIONS and ADJUSTMENTS Harness Straps fig a e To tighten Pull lower belt tab e To loosen Pull upper belt tab while pulling harness straps 2 Harness Tie e To open Press tab and pull apart fig b e To close Snap halves together Make sure harness tie is locked by pulling out on each half 3 Buckle e To lock Insert both tongues into buckle Pull up on tongues to be sure they are locked e To unlock Press red button and pull tongues out of buckle 16 Recline fig c e Recline Slide tab on front of car seat to allow recline foot to drop down e Upright Slide and hold tab on front of car seat while pushing recline foot up Release tab to lock foot O Armrests fig d e Push in button on front side of car seat and rotate armrest up or down O Tether Strap fig e e To tighten
19. ut Harness System DO NOT use this type of vehicle seat belt to secure child and booster car seat 24 VEHICLE SEAT BELTS continued C Passive Restraint P Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt With or Without Harness System DO NOT use with any car seat C Passive Restraint Lap or Shoulder Belt Mounted on Door With or Without Harness System DO NOT use with any car seat Belts will not stay tight while driving VEHICLE SEAT BELTS continued C With Harness System Without Harness System 26 Belts Forward of Seat Crease Seat Crease Vehicle seat belts located forward of seat crease may not securely hold car seat Check vehicle owner s manual or see vehicle dealer for car seat installation requirements If approved for use with car seat by vehicle manufacturer install car seat and check for secure installation by pulling car seat front to back If car seat slides forward DO NOT use these seat belts OK to use Follow vehicle owner s manual for specific instructions on how to use vehicle seat belts DO NOT use lap only belts Seat Crease VEHICLE SEAT BELTS continued C Combination Lap Shoulder Belt with Locking Latch Plate With Harness System OK to use Follow vehicle owner s manual for specific instructions on how to use vehicle seat belts The locking latch plate on some seat belts may slip and loosen after being buckled on car seat if positioned at a certain angle If thi
20. without first understanding all instructions A WARNINGS Prevent serious injury or death Failure to follow these instructions and car seat labels can result in child striking the vehicle s interior during a sudden stop or accident Secure child restraint with a vehicle seat belt or LATCH as shown in this manual Not all vehicle seat belts can be used with car seat Read Vehicle Seat Belts section e Car seat with harness system MUST be held securely at all times by a lap belt or lap belt portion of a lap shoulder belt or LATCH belt that will not change length while vehicle is in motion e Car seat without harness system MUST ONLY be used with a lap shoulder belt Never put a car seat in a front vehicle seat unless recommended by vehicle owner s manual National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA alerts vehicle owners that according to accident statistics children up to age 12 are safer in the back seat For vehicle s with air bags refer to vehicle owner s manual for child restraint installation information If car seat is in a crash it must be replaced DO NOT use it again A crash can cause unseen damage and using it again could cause serious injury or death A WARNINGS Prevent serious injury or death continued If using vehicle seat belt to secure car seat LATCH connectors must be DO NOT use car seat if it is damaged or has missing parts stored see section
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