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INFANT CARRIER
Series No. 60/A/2010
FOR BABIES UP TO APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS OR WHO HAVE
NOT YET REACHED THE SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKER.
THIS INFANT RESTRAINT MUST BE INSTALLED SO THAT THE
BABY IS REARWARD-FACING AT ALL TIMES.
IMPORTANT:
KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON
THE CHILD RESTRAINT.
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  • Page 1 INFANT CARRIER Series No. 60/A/2010 FOR BABIES UP TO APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS OR WHO HAVE NOT YET REACHED THE SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKER. THIS INFANT RESTRAINT MUST BE INSTALLED SO THAT THE BABY IS REARWARD-FACING AT ALL TIMES. IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INDEX Page INTRODUCTION WARNINGS SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS & A GROWING CHILD THE NEXT STEP FEATURES SUITABLE FOR USE HOW TO SET-UP HOW TO INSTALL HOW TO USE CARE AND MAINTENANCE ACCESSORIES TRAVELLING TIPS TRAVEL SYSTEM - USE WITH A STROLLER INSTALLATION OF CAR ANCHOR FITTING INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES ALTERNATIVE INSTALLATION I...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    However, to ensure that your child gets all the protection designed into the restraint, PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY and use only Safe-n-Sound or Steelcraft (Britax) recommended parts and accessories. THIS RESTRAINT MUST BE ATTACHED TO A CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE POINT IN THE CAR.

  • Page 4: Warnings

    • Use the restraint exactly as shown in the instructions. • Fit the restraint firmly to the car seat. • Fit the harness firmly to the child. • A loose restraint or harness is dangerous. • DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED IN THE CAR. • Supervision of children is needed because they may be able to undo buckles.
  • Page 5 • Straps may be damaged by unsecured cargo in a collision. Secure or remove hazardous cargo before using this strap. Hatch-back or wagon: Do not use the child restraint where this strap may fall into a split in the seat back. •...

  • Page 6: Shoulder Height Markers & A

    SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS & A GROWING CHILD NEW BORN Maximum shoulder height marker OLDER BABY FRONT OF VEHICLE Maximum shoulder height marker The Infant Carrier is not suitable for your child when their shoulders are above the shoulder height marker. If the babies neck muscles are unable to support their head, then the child should remain rear-facing.

  • Page 7: Growing Child

    SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS & A GROWING CHILD IMPORTANT: Follow this advice. MAXIMUM SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKER DO NOT MOVE TO THE NEXT RESTRAINT UNTIL THE CHILD’S SHOULDER REACH THE SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKER. When the child’s shoulder reaches this marker, the child is now too big for the child restraint.

  • Page 8: The Next Step

    THE NEXT STEP Choose from: • Convertible Child Seat, If the convertible seat is suitable for approximately 12 months then continue to keep your child rear- facing until their shoulders reach the lowest marker. Then turn to forward-facing until the child reaches the upper shoulder height marker - approximately 4 years of age.

  • Page 9: Features

    FEATURES 1. Shoulder Height Marker 2. Baby Insert Pad (if fitted) 3. Harness 4. Shoulder Pad (if fitted) 5. Harness Buckle 6. Buckle Pad (if fitted) 7. Harness Adjuster (under flap) 8. Harness Adjustment Strap 9. Harness Adjustment Strap Hook (disconnected) 10. 3 Bar Gated Slide (underneath the carrier) 11. Cover 12. Buckle Tongue Holders (one each side) (if fitted)
  • Page 10 FEATURES 23 24 13. Stabilising Bar 14. Car’s Seat Belt 15. Angle Adjustment Foot 16. Base 17. Carry Handle Release Button 18. Catch Release Button 19. Base Release Catch 20. Carry Handle 21. Canopy 24. Upper Anchorage Strap 22. Infant Carrier 25.

  • Page 11: Suitable For Use

    SUITABLE FOR USE TO BE USED WITH A LAP-SASH OR LAP ONLY SEAT BELT IN THE BACK OF MOST CARS WITH FORWARD-FACING SEATS. To be used in a rearward-facing position until the infant’s shoulder’s reach the shoulder height marker (approximately 6 months of age). Continue to use this infant restraint until child reaches this limit.
  • Page 12 SUITABLE FOR USE THE UPPER ANCHORAGE STRAP MUST ALWAYS BE FITTED WHEN THE CHILD RESTRAINT IS USED IN A VEHICLE. Do not use the restraint without the Upper Anchorage Strap correctly attached. The upper anchorage strap must be attached to an anchorage point using an extension strap if necessary.

  • Page 13: How To Set-Up

    HOW TO SET-UP REMOVING INFANT CARRIER FROM BASE A. Squeeze the Release handle button (on both sides) and rotate the handle to upright carry position until the indicator is green. Red/Green Release handle Indicator button B. Grasp the carry handle with one hand, then squeeze the base catch release button and pull out base release catch with the other hand.
  • Page 14 HOW TO SET-UP ADJUSTMENT OF HANDLE POSITION A. The Infant Carrier features a sturdy carry handle. At the base of the handle there are Carry Position handle release buttons on each side which Handle control the three positions of the handle. Indicator The carry position is upright and suitable to carry the baby.
  • Page 15 HOW TO SET-UP TO REMOVE/FIT CANOPY A. To remove the Canopy, unclip the elastic Canopy loops from the cover strap clips at the handle pivot point. B. Then pull the plastic canopy frame out of the mouldings at both sides of the infant carrier.
  • Page 16 HOW TO SET-UP C. Move the two harness tongues to the sides of the infant carrier and store in the Buckle Tongue Holders (if fitted) (holders are on both sides of the cover). Move the harness buckle towards the Harness Adjuster. Buckle Tongue Holder (if fitted) D. Place baby into Infant Carrier lying on its back so that the buckle is between the baby’s legs.
  • Page 17 HOW TO SET-UP E. The Infant Carrier is fitted with three shoulder strap positions. As the baby grows, the shoulder straps must be moved to higher slots. The shoulder straps must be in the slots which are nearest to the child’s shoulders, but not lower than the child’s shoulders. 1. Upper shoulder strap slots 2.
  • Page 18 HOW TO SET-UP Cross bar F. At the rear of the Infant Carrier, remove one of the harness shoulder straps from metal Strap Connector by slipping strap through open slot. The Metal Strap Connector is shown in diagram right. Metal Strap Connector G.
  • Page 19 HOW TO SET-UP FOR SMALL BABY I. Ensure there are no twists in the straps. J. Thread the shoulder strap over the bar and connect it to the Metal Strap Connector at rear of Infant Carrier. K. Repeat for the other shoulder strap.

  • Page 20: How To Install

    HOW TO INSTALL Consult the car owner’s handbook for location of anchor fittings or anchorage points. Some vehicle manufacturers recently have an anchor fitting fitted in the car. If there is no child restraint anchor fitting or child restraint anchor point refer to page 49 for the installation of the anchor fitting as well as the use of extension straps. An anchor fitting is required to attach the upper anchorage strap to fully install the Carrier to the car. The upper anchorage strap must be used with this infant carrier when used in the car. For installing the Base to the car, select a seating position with a child restraint anchor fitting directly behind the seating position.
  • Page 21 HOW TO INSTALL INSTALLING THE BASE TO THE CAR A. Place the base and Infant Carrier on vehicle seat in a seating position where a child restraint anchor fitting is installed. The Level Indicator Line needs to be level with the road, (ie parallel with the road surface).
  • Page 22 HOW TO INSTALL C. For car’s with flat seats, some packing (such as firmly rolled up nappy or towel) may be required to get a better angle and to have the stabilising bar contact the car’s seat back or close to the seat. Packing Feed the Belt through the D. Place the base into the car in the guide hooks selected seating position with the Stabilising bar beside the car’s seat...
  • Page 23 HOW TO INSTALL Belt Guide Slots F. Engage the seat belt tongue to the buckle. Pull sash portion of seat belt to remove G. Pull the slack out of the seat slack. belt and ensure the base is held firm against the seat back. If a lap-sash seat belt is used then allow the excess sash belt to feed back in to the retractor.
  • Page 24 HOW TO INSTALL INSTALLING UPPER ANCHORAGE STRAP A. Locate the child restraint anchor Attachment Clip fitting in the car that is directly behind the seat location in the rear seat you have chosen. Refer to the car owner’s manual Car's Anchor Fitting for the location (If there is no anchorage fitting then refer to page 49 for instructions in adding an anchor fitting.) Connect the Upper...
  • Page 25 HOW TO USE PLACING BABY IN INFANT CARRIER When positioning baby into Infant Carrier make sure baby’s back is fully supported onto the flat section and the baby’s nappy area (bottom) is resting in the bottom curvature as shown. It is recommended that bulky nappies are not used when baby is travelling in the Infant Carrier as they can cause incorrect positioning of the baby’s back in the Infant Carrier.
  • Page 26 HOW TO USE A. Loosen Harness Straps by pressing the Harness Adjuster while grasping both the Shoulder Harness Straps and pulling out the desired amount of slack. Press the Harness Adjuster and pull Harness Straps to loosen. B. Move the two harness tongues Buckle Tongue to the outer extents of the infant Holder (if fitted)
  • Page 27 HOW TO USE SECURING BABY IN INFANT CARRIER A. Place each arm through each shoulder strap of the harness. Position the buckle of the crotch strap as shown right. B. Fit either harness tongue into the Harness buckle followed by the other tongue until a click is heard.
  • Page 28 HOW TO USE C. Ensure slack is removed from the lap straps by pulling the shoulder harness straps through the buckle tongues, then pull the Harness Adjustment Strap to take up the slack in the harness, adjusting to a firm but comfortable fit. Make sure that the baby’s arms and legs are free and the crotch strap is between the legs.
  • Page 29 HOW TO USE PLACING BABY & INFANT CARRIER IN BASE A. Position the Infant Carrier over the top of the base. Make sure the Harness Adjustment Strap is not caught between Infant Carrier and Base then lower the Infant Carrier into position.
  • Page 30 HOW TO USE D. Engage the upper anchorage strap attachment clip to the car’s anchor fitting, if not already connected. 3 Locating Slots E. Feed the Upper Infant Carrier strap on the inside of the handle and through the locating slots in the front of the Infant Carrier.
  • Page 31 HOW TO USE REMOVING BABY & INFANT CARRIER FROM BASE A. Loosen the upper anchorage strap by fully pressing the adjuster button while pulling the upper anchorage strap. Ensure that the adjuster does not fall on the baby. B. Remove the upper anchorage strap from the locating slots in the Infant Carrier.
  • Page 32 HOW TO USE REMOVAL OF BABY FROM INFANT CARRIER A. Rotate the carry handle to either the access or non-rocking position and ensure the Canopy is fully open. B. Press the Harness Adjuster while pulling shoulder straps to loosen the harness.

  • Page 33: Care And Maintenance

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE REGULAR CARE OF THIS RESTRAINT: Please check the following items regularly to ensure the safety of your child: A. Check the webbing for fraying. B. Ensure the inside of the buckle is free of foreign matter, food or feeding liquids.
  • Page 34 CARE AND MAINTENANCE COVER For baby’s comfort and health the Infant Carrier cover is removable for cleaning. Cleaning instructions are on the care label attached to the liner. Washing the cover prior to use will remove excess fluff and dye’s. TO REMOVE THE COVER A. Remove the Canopy and Baby insert pad (if supplied) as described on page 15.
  • Page 35 CARE AND MAINTENANCE TO REPLACE THE COVER A. Place the cover over the infant carrier ensuring all slots in cover line up with slots in infant carrier. B. Ensure that there are no twists in all straps underneath the Infant Carrier. Pull elastic cover over Infant Carrier C.
  • Page 36 The seat cover and accessories must not be replaced with any other than the one recommended by Steelcraft, because the cover is an integral part of the child Infant Carrier and how it performs. The child Infant Carrier must not be used without the cover and the padding provided.
  • Page 37 CARE AND MAINTENANCE TO CLEAN HARNESS BUCKLE: If sticky liquids such as baby formula, fruit juice, etc. get inside your Harness Buckle, it may become sluggish. An indication of a sluggish Harness Buckle is that you cannot hear a click when engaging the Harness Tongues.

  • Page 38: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES BOOT COVER (where fitted) A Boot Cover (where fitted) provides shade Boot Cover from the sun and protection from wind whilst the Infant Carrier is installed on the Travel System Stroller. DO NOT USE the boot cover on the carrier whilst installed in the car as it will prevent the quick release of a baby in a crash.
  • Page 39 ACCESSORIES EXTRA BASE There are Steelcraft Extra Bases available as a separate purchase for a second car. These bases can mean that the Carrier can be easily and quickly switched between cars. The Extra Base has the same installation requirements as the Base in these instructions.

  • Page 40: Travelling Tips

    TRAVELLING TIPS SAFETY Never hold a baby in arms when riding in a motor vehicle. In this position the baby could be thrown against the dashboard, windscreen or other occupant and suffer serious injury or death. When riding in a motor vehicle never nurse a baby and use the same seat belt for both of you.
  • Page 41 TRAVELLING TIPS CLOTHING/BATHING Take several changes of clothing and bibs for possible car sickness. Disposable nappies and liners are very handy while travelling. Since it is often warmer in the car, dress the baby in light clothing. When cooler, it is easier to place a blanket over the baby than it is to remove the baby from the restraint and change clothes.
  • Page 42 THE INFANT CARRIER IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE MOBILITY OUTSIDE OF THE CAR BUT IT SHOULD NOT BE USED IN PLACE OF AN APPROPRIATE COT. THE INFANT CARRIER MUST ONLY BE USED WITH A STEELCRAFT STROLLER WITH COMPATIBLE ATTACHMENTS. DO NOT USE WITH ANY OTHER STROLLER.
  • Page 43 TRAVEL SYSTEM-USE WITH STROLLER TO INSTALL INFANT CARRIER INTO STROLLER IMPORTANT: Only use Infant Carrier with compatible Steelcraft Stroller. A. Where applicable, remove the stroller seat or bassinet from the stroller frame (refer to stroller instructions). With the Infant Carrier...
  • Page 44 TRAVEL SYSTEM-USE WITH STROLLER C. By pushing in and holding the release buttons on either side of the handle, rotate the handle backwards to the install position. The GREEN indicator will now turn RED. D. Release the handle latches. Then with one hand holding the front of the Infant Carrier, push the Infant Carrier handle all the way down...
  • Page 45 TRAVEL SYSTEM-USE WITH STROLLER TO RELEASE INFANT CARRIER FROM STROLLER A. Squeeze both handle latches in to release the locks. B. Rotate the handle forward, towards the carry position. The indicator will now be RED. C. Once in the carry position the indicator will be GREEN.

  • Page 46: Installation Of Car Anchor Fitting

    INSTALLATION OF CAR ANCHOR FITTING Consult the vehicle owner’s handbook for location of anchorage fittings or anchorage points and the possible use of spacers. Some vehicles may have an anchor fitting fitted by the vehicle manufacturer. If your vehicle is not fitted with an anchor point, please contact a Safety Restraint Fitting Station authorised by the relevant State Government Body for correct fitment of the restraint. In New Zealand contact the agent for the vehicle. The upper anchorage strap must be attached to an anchorage point using an extension strap if necessary.
  • Page 47 INSTALLATION OF CAR ANCHOR FITTING IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTE: In some vehicles the anchor fitting in the rear vertical panel can only be installed in one way. Please refer to vehicle owner’s handbook or a child restraint fitting station for correct method. Extension Strap distance to be measured. Length 300mm (Use Safe-n-Sound™ part 0035 or equivalent). Length 600mm (Use Safe-n-Sound™ part 0036 or equivalent). Available from all major child restraint retailers.
  • Page 48 INSTALLATION OF CAR ANCHOR FITTING IF THE CAR IS FITTED WITH CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE POINT Locate the anchorage point behind the rear seating position (consult the car owners handbook for the location of the anchorage point). The anchorage point should be directly behind and central to the restraint. Remove thread plug from the parcel shelf/floor/roof, etc. and install attachment bolt and fitting as shown below.
  • Page 49 INSTALLATION OF CAR ANCHOR FITTING IF THE CAR IS NOT FITTED WITH CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE POINTS For Sedans only - Drill 9mm diameter hole in the parcel shelf on the centre line of the seating position as shown below. Before drilling the hole, check the underside for accessibility.
  • Page 50 INSTALLATION OF CAR ANCHOR FITTING ONLY USE A 5/16 UNC GRADE 5 Note: Marking on BOLT. IF THE BOLT IS NOT THE the top of a Grade 5 Bolt. CORRECT LENGTH THE CAR MANUFACTURER’S HAND BOOK CAN PROVIDE ADVICE ON THE CORRECT LENGTH BOLT.

  • Page 51: Installation Accessories

    INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES CAR INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES (From retailers of Safe-n-Sound products) EXTRA ANCHOR KITS: Available for using the restraint in additional cars - Re-order no: 0038 EXTENSION STRAPS: May be required for cars without a fixed parcel shelf. Re-order no: 0035 (length 300mm) 0036 (length 600mm) GATED 3-BAR SLIDE (Locking clip): For converting lap-sash seat belt to lap belt, and to obtain a better fit to the car. Most cars will not need this - Re-order no: 0215.

  • Page 52: Alternative Installation I F Seatbelt

    ALTERNATIVE INSTALLATION IF SEATBELT LOOSENS LAP-SASH SEAT BELT If a seat belt will not stay tight, then a Gated 3-Bar Slide may be used to prevent loosening. Before installing the restraint, join the lap-sash seat belt by using the Gated 3-Bar Slide stored under the carrier.

  • Page 53: Loosens

    ALTERNATIVE INSTALLATION IF SEATBELT LOOSENS C. Repeat previous step A for the other slot in the Gated 3-Bar Slide. Ensure the Lap portion of seat belt is nearest to the restraint. D. Feed the straps through the Gated 3-Bar Slide to remove any slack.
  • Page 54 NOTICE TO INSURANCE COMPANY CHILD RESTRAINT INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT All Steelcraft child restraints are manufactured to Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS1754-2010 which requires us to advise users of child restraints to “Destroy the entire restraint if it has been in use in a severe crash, even if no damage is obvious”.

  • Page 56: Contact Details

    Due to our continuing program of development, Britax reserves the right to alter the specifications, colour or design without any further notice. The Steelcraft, Safe-n-Sound, Strider and Strider PLUS trademarks are the property of Britax Childcare Pty. Ltd Australia. The Britax trademark is the property of Britax Excelsior Limited - UK.

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