Britax Handle with Care
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1. Incompatible Seat Belts Seat Belts and Vehicle Seats NOT Suitable for Child Restraints To provide effective crash protection a child restraint must be firmly secured on the seat of the vehicle Some belts and some seating positions make this impossible Read and follow your vehicle s owner s manual If a child restraint shifts around as you drive it could be out of the correct position at the moment a crash occurs This could lead to the protection engineered into the device being lowered For that reason some Beli and some vehicle seats should not be used at all DO NOT use a belt that has the lap belt and the shoulder belt sewn to the latch plate Figure 1 DO NOT use a belt that has the lap and shoulder portions attached to the door Figure 3 DO NOT use a lap belt if it s accompanied by a shoulder belt that runs on a motorized track Figure 2 DO NOT use a belt that comes out of the seat cushion more than 2 inches in front of the seat crack Figure 4 DO ity use a vehicle seat that s scooped out or has a ump In most vehicles you ll be able to find a seating location that allows you to install your child restraint correctly If not your vehicle owner s manual has information on adapting belts for use with a child restraint In some cases the dealership can order and install a special belt 6 Motorized Fig 3 Belts on Door Carrying Handle Upper and Lower Shoulder S2. Your Handle With Care is certified for use on aircraft see label on seat Since airlines have some restrictions about the use of child seats notify the airline ahead of time to tell them you intend to bring the seat on board For the safety of your child use the infant seat in forward facing aircraft seats only Infant facing rearward Follow the installation instructions as previously described Illustration shows Handle with Care correctly installed in window seat of an aircraft Figure 21 26 Register Your Handle With Care 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 manu facturing date to Britax Child Safety Inc 460 R Greenway Industrial Drive Fort Mill SC 29715 or call toll free 1 888 4 BRITAX For recall information call the U S Government s Auto Safety Hotline at 1 800 424 9393 202 366 0123 in D C area Fill out the postage paid registration card attached to your Handle With Care and MAIL IT TODAY This Infant Restraint was manufactured by Britax Child Safety Inc Fort Mill SC Britax Model 191 Britax Child Safety Inc Britax warrants this product to the original retail purchaser as follows LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY This product is warranted against defective materials or workmanship for one year from the date of original purchase
3. to its stable position by low ering the stabilizer feet until they lock Figure 15 Place the restraint rear facing on the seat of the vehicle The carrying handle can stay locked in the fully upright position marked A Figure 16 Adjust the base of the Handle With Care so it is level on the seat of the vehicle the way it would be resting on the floor in your home Refer to level indicator line on the side of seat shell as a guide If the vehicle seat slopes back the restraint will position your infant too upright This could allow the head of a young baby to fall forward To achieve a level position on the seat of your vehicle you may have to wedge a tightly rolled towel under the baby s foot area of the restraint But be careful not to tilt it back too far That could be dangerous The correct maximum recline angle is 45 degrees Figure 17 Open the lock off on the left side of the child seat Figure 18 6 Secure the Handle With Care by inserting the seat belt through the open lock off and into the two belt guides and buckling it To tighten the belt gently rock the restraint side to side while you pull 14 Installing Your Handle With Care in the Vehicle Push button Both sides with said y vehicle 3 Figure 17 Figure 18 on the end of the lap belt only or the shoulder belt Once the belts are tight close the clamping arm move the tab over until the lock off is closed Figur
4. and in your vehicle owner s man ual and secure your child in the restraint with the harness system provided NEVER place this infant restraint into a front passenger seat that has an airbag An airbag inflates with explosive force in a split second It can do so even in a minor fender bender type mishap When the bag deploys it strikes the back of the child restraint right behind the infant s head This violent blow will cause fatal or catastrophic injuries to the child Older children who ride facing forward are also at risk and are safer in the back seat IMPORTANT Owners of vehicles with front passenger side airbags should refer to their vehicle owner s manual for child restraint installation instructions You can t always tell if the passenger seat has an airbag If you are renting driving or riding in someone else s vehicle don t take chances Take the time and trouble to find out before you place a child in the front passenger seat Some vehicles have side impact airbags Follow vehicle manufacturer instructions Pre term infants weighing less than five pounds may have difficulty breathing when placed in a semi upright position Consult your doctor before using your Handle With Care For the first few weeks you may have to use a safety device that allows your infant to lie flat A Message to Parents and Caregivers Before using your Handle With Care please take the time to read this manual Get to know the r
5. handle The velcro strips should be on the same side as the handle with the velcro strips facing towards the infant restraint Wrap and fasten the velcro around both sides of the han dle Figure 23 Then fasten the velcro to the back of the cover The posi tioning velcro patches are located on the cover in the rear of the child restraint For a tighter fit roll the canopy under 2 before attaching To reverse the direction of the canopy unattach the velcro that is fastened to the rear of the cover Roll the canopy over the handle so it is now hanging over child s leg area Tighten the position by fastening the velcro patches to outside left and right of front cover Figure 24 The reverse direction of the canopy can be used to block the sun from shining in the child s eyes Also this position assists in scooping air conditioned air towards the child 21 Care and Cleaning DO NOT take the harness apart when cleaning the seat It is unnecessary and dangerous to do so DO NOT use solvents cleaning fluids or chlorine bleach as these would weaken the harness webbing the cover fabric and the plastic shell Harness Straps Add a few drops of mild dishwashing detergent to a bowl of warm water Use a cloth dipped in the water to wipe the webbing You may use a soft brush to remove caked on soil Rinse with clean water and pat dry The Cover The cover can be machine washed in warm water 100 F
6. 40 C Select a short gentle wash cycle If cover is very soiled allow it to soak for half an hour Spin dry at a low speed setting If you prefer wash it by hand DO NOT put the cover into the dryer not even on a low temperature setting Dryer heat would shrink the fabric so cover would no longer fit Air dry out of direct sunlight 22 The Buckle Foreign objects including food milk and juice can accu mulate in the buckle This could become a hazard if it inter feres with the locking mechanism Never use oil or sprays To clean the buckle follow these steps 1 Slide the cover off the lower part of the shell 2 Remove the strap that has the buckle attached to it by pushing the narrow end of the metal plate slide up through the slot Figure 20 Immerse the buckle in warm water with some dishwash ing liquid added to it Soak for at least 30 minutes longer if possible preferably overnight 4 Flush out loosened debris under running water lukewarm never hot then shake out water Allow to air dry with the buckle opening facing down A hair dryer used on a cool setting or a fan will speed up the drying process Try the buckle to make sure it works 5 Re insert buckle strap by first threading it through the cover and then through the opening in the shell Make sure that the strap is not twisted UJ Figure 20 23 Troubleshooting Problems with the Buckle Most problems relating to the bu
7. ITTEN WARRANTY SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OF LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE Neither Britax or the retailer selling this product authorized any person to create for it any other war ranty obligation or liability in connection with this product 29
8. Recall Information 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 manu facturing date to Britax Child Safety Inc 460 R Greenway Industrial Drive Fort Mill SC 29715 or call 1 888 4 BRITAX For recall information call the U S Government s Auto Safety Hotline at 1 800 424 9393 In the DC area call 1 202 366 0123 Fill out the registration card attached to your Handle With Care and mail it in today BRITAX Child Safety Inc 460 R Greenway Industrial Drive Fort Mill SC 29715 Tel 888 4BRITAX 1 PN 000 013 4 99 Britax pa HANDLE WITH CARE For infants weighing from 5 pounds to 20 pounds For use rear facing only Table of Contents For Your Information anaana aaa 1 Your Child s Protection Is in Your Hands 1 Airbag Warning anana 2 Pre term and Low Birthweight Infants 2 A Message to Parents and Caregivers 3 Incorrect Use Is COMMON naaa auaa 3 Incompatible Seat Locations n naaa aaa 4 Important Warnings pute ceteris Been eeae dae abe es 5 Incompatible Belts and Vehicle Seats 6 Becoming Familiar with Handle With Care 8 9 Securing Your Infant 6 000000 eee ue 10 13 Installing with Lap Belt Only and Lap amp Shoulder Belt 14 16 How to Anchor Perfect Fit
9. Tether 16 18 How to Release amp Refasten Perfect Fit Tether 18 20 Attaching Canopy 002000 e eee eee 21 Care and Cleaning 0 0000 c cee ee eee 22 BUCKIG Problems 24 esrsongssi arire n Agr unae RES 23 Types of Belts Vehicles Have n n nnana anaana 25 Using Child Seat in an Airplane 26 Register and Warranty 02 02005 27 29 Recall Information 000000 Back Cover For Your Information This product fulfills the requirements of the U S Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 and is certified for use in motor vehicles and for use in aircraft It is designed for infants weighing between 5 lbs 2 3 kg and 20 Ibs 9 kg and measuring up to 26 inches 66 cm in height This infant restraint MUST be used rear facing Please read and understand the information in this booklet before using your infant restraint Store the booklet in the pocket located in the back of the restraint just above the rocker base Consult it often to make sure you are using the restraint correctly Your Child s Protection Is in YOUR Hands Failure to follow each of the instructions contained in this booklet can result in your child striking the vehicle interior during a sudden stop or crash In a severe crash your child could be ejected from the vehicle into the roadway Secure this child restraint with a vehicle belt as specified in this instruction booklet
10. Your exclusive remedy for this Warranty is that Britax will at its option provide repair or replacement components for this product or refund the origi nal purchase price of the product Britax reserves the right to discontinue or change fabrics parts models or products or to make substitutions To make a claim under this Warranty you must contact your Britax retailer or Britax Customer Service Department 460 R Greenway Industrial Drive Fort Mill SC 29715 or call Britax at 1 888 427 4829 Proof of purchase required PLEASE COMPLETE AND MAIL THE PRE ADDRESSED OWNER REGISTRATION CARD WITHIN THIRTY 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE TO EXPEDITE WARRANTY CLAIMS AND TO EVIDENCE THE ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE WARRANTY LIMITATIONS This Warranty does not include damages which arise from negligence misuse or use not in accordance with the product instruction guide 28 LIMITATION OF DAMAGES The Warranty and remedies as set forth are exclusive and in lieu of all others oral or written express or implied In no event will Britax or the retailer sell ing this product be liable to you for any damages including incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use this product LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES AND OTHER WARRANTY TERMS AND STATE LAW RIGHTS ANY IMPLIED WAR RANTIES INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MER CHANTABILIY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION AND TERMS OF THE EXPRESS WR
11. ckle are due to the accu mulation of dirt juice or milk This can lead to the tongues e Failing to lock with an audible click e Ejecting slowly when the release button is pressed e Being difficult to insert you can feel resistance e Not locking into the buckle but ejecting again These problems can usually be corrected by cleaning see Page 23 It s best to clean the buckle from time to time to keep it in good working condition Never use oils or sprays important If the buckle s tongues of your Handle With Care can not be inserted fully press down the release but ton of the buckle and reinsert Your child s life could depend on the two tongues locking into the buckle with an audible click Warning In a crash the Handle With Care could sus tain structural damage Although you may not notice any damage the infant restraint should be replaced Need Assistance If you have questions regarding the Handle With Care or have difficulty installing it correctly call our toll free Help Line 1 888 4 BRITAX 24 What Kinds of Belts Does Your Vehicle Have A child restraint has to be tightly secured to the seat of a vehicle It s important to become familiar with the belts in your vehicle and get to know how to lock them Some lap shoulder belts have locking latch plates Others have free sliding latch plates that keep the belt loose while you re driving but a mechanism in the belt anchor would lock the be
12. e 19 If the belt locks the restraint will be securely installed If doesn t turn to Page 25 to find out what you can do to lock the belt Installing Your Handle With Care in the Vehicle How to Anchor the Perfect Fit Tether 7 If the stabilizer feet don t make e contact with the seat of the vehicle warm release the belt a little and fill the the belt again P pS Lock Off Figure 19 How to Anchor the Perfect Fit Tether Your Handle with Care should already be installed with the vehicle belts in the rearward facing position according to the instruction booklet Buckle Perfect Fit Tether metal tab d gaps with small towels Then tighten Find the Perfect Fit Tether located on the back of the seat near the head area Check to make sure the latch is inserted into the buckle The length of the Perfect Fit Tether can be extended by lift ing the silver metal tab and pulling the web strap The end of the Perfect Fit Tether has a metal ring D ring Take this metal ring D ring and find a location under neath the vehicle seat in front of the child restraint to wrap it around 5 You are looking for any structural metal part The best way is to feel underneath the vehicle seat directly in front of or to one side of the Handle With Care for the following a Seat frame bar that the strap can be wrapped around b Seat mounting rail that is bolted to the floor of the vehicle c A fixed
13. en for just a few moments The child could find a way to become tangled in webbing and choke tip the restraint over or Seating Locations That Must NOT other dangers Be Used for a Child Restraint Keep a watchful eye on your baby if you temporarily use the Handle With Care in the house NEVER place the restraint on a table or other raised sur face It could fall off Everyone must buckle up In a crash unrestrained occu pants could injure those who ride protected Secure the Handle With Care in your vehicle even when it is not occupied In a crash an unsecured child restraint may injure other occupants m NEVER take your child out of the restraint or remove har NEVER install this restraint NEVER install this restraint ness straps while the vehicle is moving If the child is in on a vehicle seat that on a vehicle seat that faces need of attention pull off the highway into a safe rest area faces sideways rearward Hot Parts In hot sunny weather check the fabric and the buckle before placing your child in the restraint When parking in the sun for long periods cover the restraint with a towel DO NOT use a child restraint in a seat or with a seat back that folds down unless these are latched and secure Some seat backs are designed to lock in a crash Check your vehicle owner s manual Adjust the head restraint of the seat in which the child restraint is installed to its lowest position 4 5
14. estraint and fol low instructions carefully Also make sure that everyone who will be driving your child knows how to use it This includes babysitters grandparents and friends It is recommended that you give a demonstration on the correct use of the Handle With Care to anyone who will be using it even if that person is familiar with other child restraints There are differences from brand to brand and from one model to another The Handle With Care may have fea tures other child restraints don t have Incorrect Use Is All Too Common Safety checks carried out in many parts of the country have shown that most safety restraints are not used correctly This can lead to tragedy Investigations of crashes involving children reveal that the majority of children who were hurt were not correctly pro tected at the time of the crash A mistake in the way the restraint is attached to the vehicle or in the way the child is secured in the restraint could put the child at risk Even used correctly a child restraint cannot always prevent injuries Some crashes are so violent that they may cause criti cal or fatal injuries Correct use of a safety device can help reduce the severity of injuries According to accident statistics children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position Incompatible Seating Locations Important Warnings NEVER leave a child unattended in this restraint ev
15. lots 5 Point Harness Level Indicator Label Base Rocker Lap Belt Guides Lock Off Infant Chest Clip Not Shown Perfect Fit Tether Canopy Buckle Handle RO Release ka Button Perfect Fit Tether Harness Release Button Tether Hook D Ring Securing Your Infant in the Handle With Care Securing Your Infant in the Handle With Care Press Release Figure 5 Figure 7 Figure 8 1 Shoulder straps Figure 5 must be threaded through slots at shoulder level or lower For a newborn use the lowest 3 Release the buckle by pressing down on the red button slots As the baby grows taller switch the straps to the 4 Open infant chest clip by lifting tab and threading seat belt upper slots through it Note the appearance of the chest clip may 2 The infant must wear clothing that leaves the legs free so vary from figure 8 above buckle strap can be correctly positioned between the legs 5 Place your infant in the Handle With Care buttocks first making sure that its back is in contact with the The Handle With Care comes to you with the har restraint There should be no gaps under the baby ness straps in the lower slots ready to use for your newborn 6 Place the harness straps over the infant s shoulders Bring the two tongues together and insert them into the buckle Figure 9 Continued on Page 12 Securing Your Infant in the Handle With Care Securing Your Infa
16. lt in a crash This system is safe for adults but for an infant restraint the belt must be tightly locked from the start The rear center seat usually has a locking lap belt which once tightened stays tight In some vehicles center seats now have combination lap shoulder belts These may be especially suitable for your Handle With Care Lap shoulder belts have one of the following 1 A locking latch plate which once the belt is tightened will keep it tight 2 A free sliding latch plate with a special mechanism that allows the belt to be switched from one that s loose to one that locks For information on how to lock the belt check the label on the belt webbing and read the vehicle owner s guide 3 A belt with a free sliding latch plate that has no built in locking mechanism You will need to use built in lock off on the side of the seat 25 How to Make Seat Belts Work with Child Restraints At times the buckle may be too close to the belt guide of the child restraint so that the belt cannot be tightened suffi ciently At other times the belt release mechanism is kept in the open position so the buckle won t lock and the belt stays loose In some vehicles turning the latch plate one half turn 180 degrees will disable the release mechanism and allow the belt to lock This doesn t work in all vehicles In some the latch plate can t be locked into the buckle this way Using Child Seat In An Airplane
17. nt in the Handle With Care Continued from Page 11 10 For the first few weeks fill gaps around sides of the 7 Listen for the click to make sure that the buckle is secure infant s shoulders and head with rolled towels or blankets ly latched Figure 10 If you don t hear it open the to provide side support buckle and try again Double check the locking mecha 11 When harness straps are fastened and adjusted you may nism Pull up on the straps If the buckle releases turn to place a blanket or quilt over the baby But don t put any Page 24 for help thing underneath the child 8 To adjust harness length press the harness release button Figure 11 e To shorten pull on the narrow strap that s attached to the shoulder harness e To lengthen pull out shoulder straps with one hand while holding down the harness release button with the Press Button other Figure 12 T g To Lengthen 4 9 The infant chest clip should be secured at arm pit level Bulto Shorten Figure 11 Figure 9 Figure 10 12 13 Installing Your Handle With Care in the Vehicle Select a suitable seating location for your Handle With Care The center rear seat usually has a lap belt that locks Some newer cars now have lap and shoulder belts in the center seat Turn to Page 25 for instructions on how to use such a belt Installing the Handle With Care with 3 Lap Belt Only or Lap amp Shoulder Belt J 1 Adjust the Handle With Care
18. vehicle seat belt anchor to the floor d Vehicle seat leg that is bolted to floor 6 Take the D ring and loop the strap around the metal anchor To remove the Handle With Care from the vehicle hold the 7 Take the hook and clip it around the D ring back of the Handle with Care and press the red buckle button 8 Once attached lift up on strap relieving the slack in the on the Perfect Fit Tether and undo the vehicle safety belts belt to achieve a more recline position but no more than 45 The Perfect Fit Tether should remain on the floor board of degrees Refer to the red line on the side of the seat to your vehicle With the handle in the upright position and make sure it is level with the vehicle floor It is OK to have locked the Handle With Care can be carried out of the vehicle the tether at an angle When reinstalling the infant restraint in the vehicle repeat the steps for Installing the Handle With Care with a Lap Belt Only or Lap amp Shoulder Belt The Perfect Fit Tether is fas tened by inserting the buckle into the latch plate If the length of the Perfect Fit Tether makes it difficult to buckle lengthen the strap by lifting the silver metal tab and pulling the web Once buckled tighten by pulling the strap 20 a egt x Y Figure 23 Figure 24 Place handle in upright position by squeezing the side handle release buttons Spread open the canopy and lay it over the head area of the cover to the
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