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Infasecure CS8113 Instruction Manual

0-4 years convertible car seat infant seat to child seat
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Convertible Car Seat
I N FA N T S E AT T O C H I L D S E AT
CS8113
REARWARD FACING
(Rearward Facing) Suitable for children from birth to approximately 30 months* of age.
(Forward Facing) Suitable for children from 12 months of age to approximately 4 years* of age.
Instruction Manual
IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED
ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT
*All references to age are approximates only and reference to children of average proportions.
Children vary in shapes and sizes. The photo displayed is indicative of the type of restraint and
may vary slightly depending on the model.
0 4
YEARS
FORWARD FACING
1
TO
YEARS

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  • Page 1 YEARS Convertible Car Seat I N FA N T S E AT T O C H I L D S E AT CS8113 REARWARD FACING FORWARD FACING (Rearward Facing) Suitable for children from birth to approximately 30 months* of age.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Information Warnings Restraint Guide Padding - Combination Guide Infant Seat Information CS8113 Child Restraints (Itemised list) Shoulder Height Marker Set Up - General - Selection of Appropriate Padding Combination - Converting to Infant Seat - Recline Angle - Headrest & Harness Strap Height Adjustment...

  • Page 3: Information

    Information This instruction manual covers various models under the Model number CS8113. These child restraints are installed in the rear of the vehicle and can be used either rearward-facing or forward-facing. They can be installed in the vehicle using the vehicle seatbelt & the top tether strap.

  • Page 4: Warnings

    Please read carefully the whole of the instructions for installation and, in the event of doubt about the method of installation, to consult InfaSecure or agent, or a child restraint fitter, or in New Zealand, to consult the agent for the vehicle.
  • Page 5 Warnings WARNINGS • THIS RESTRAINT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE WHERE THE TOP TETHER STRAP MAY FALL INTO A SPLIT IN THE SEAT BACK OR OFF THE SIDE OF THE SEAT. • THIS RESTRAINT MUST BE ATTACHED TO A CHILD RESTRAINT UPPER ANCHORAGE POINT IN THE CAR.

  • Page 6: Restraint Guide

    Research has shown that the likelihood of an accessory child safety harness being used incorrectly is very high and the risk of injuries when incorrectly used is much higher compared to a lap-sash seat belt. InfaSecure recommend that an accessory child safety harness should only be used if a lap-only seat belt is all that is available.
  • Page 7 Padding / Inserts Combination Guide MODE INFANT SEAT (Small Infant) REARWARD FACING INFANT SEAT (Large Infant) REARWARD FACING CHILD SEAT FORWARD FACING The Padded Insert/s (if fitted) are designed to provide extra support and comfort for small babies. Discontinue use when the insert is a tight fit or creates discomfort for larger babies/children.

  • Page 8: Infant Seat

    Infant Seat Infant Seat (Rearward Facing) THE SUITABILITY OF THE CHILD RESTRAINT TO GROUPS OF CHILDREN TYPE A4 To be used only in a rearward-facing position until the infant’s shoulders either reach the lower shoulder height marker (approximately 12 months of age) or reach the middle height marker (approx 2 to 3 years of age).
  • Page 9 Infant Seat Model CS8113 VIEW A VIEW A 1. Shoulder Height Markers 11. Vehicle Seat belt 12. Safe Grip Red Belt Clamp (if supplied with restraint) 2. Headrest Assembly 13. “REARWARD-FACING SEAT BELT PATH” Marker 3. “TWIST & LIFT” (each side of restraint - coloured blue) Headrest + Harness adjustment system 14.
  • Page 10 Infant Seat Shoulder Height Markers Baby (Rearward Facing mode) Shoulder height markers are provided on this restraint for a visual indication that the child is safe to travel in this restraint. Do not turn to forward facing until the child’s shoulder reaches the lower label. VIEW A Front of Car LOWER...
  • Page 11 FACING) SHOULDERS MUST BE BELOW THIS LINE FORWARD FACING between these lines. MUST BE FORWARD FACING WHEN SHOULDERS ABOVE THIS LINE InfaSecure recommends to use this Either FORWARD FACING restsraint in REARWARD REARWARD FACING FACING mode as long as possible.

  • Page 12: Set Up

    Zealand Standard with an inbuilt anti rebound feature and does not require additional anti rebound bars or mechanisms to fulfil these requirements. The CS8113 Child restraint has also been designed to be a compact restraint to enable multiple restraints to be used in the rear of most vehicles.

  • Page 13: Selection Of Appropriate Padding Combination

    Infant Seat Set Up Selection of Appropriate Padding Combinations Determine whether your infant/child requires the additional padding provided with this restraint, to ensure a safe and snug fit in the restraint. Refer to page 6 for suggested padding combinations. WARNING To ensure baby’s back is evenly supported, do not put more than one nappy on the baby and make sure the nappy is not thickly folded at the back.
  • Page 14 Infant Seat Set Up Converting to Infant Seat Adjuster assembly location Top Tether Strap The position of the Adjuster (Top Tether strap) is adjustable for ease of installation and ease of use. Rearward Facing (Type A) Step 1: Pull adjuster and strap to extend the location of the adjuster assembly (refer Figure 1).

  • Page 15: Recline Angle

    Infant Seat Set Up Recline Angle The vehicle installation is controlled by the angle of the vehicle seat, and these angles vary greatly between vehicles.The vehicle seat angle or the contours of the vehicle seat could place the child restraint either too upright or too recline. A rearward facing restraint should always be installed so that the back surface is reclined just enough to allow the infant’s head to lie back comfortably, but not more than 45º...

  • Page 16: Headrest & Harness Strap Height Adjustment

    Infant Seat Setup Headrest & Harness strap height adjustment Loosen the harness straps before adjusting the Step 1: headrest. You do not need to remove the restraint from the vehicle to adjust the harness or headrest positions. To adjust the headrest, lift the “TWIST & LIFT” flap Step 2: on the headrest cover.

  • Page 17: Shoulder Height

    Infant Seat Setup Headrest & harness strap height adjustment cont... IMPORTANT ENSURE THE HARNESS STRAPS ARE ALWAYS THREADED THROUGH THE HEADREST. Correct fitment of the harness is very important as it restrains the child in the restraint. The harness must fit firmly around the upper torso of the child and be positioned to ensure the the child’s arms and legs are free.

  • Page 18: Buckle Height Adjustment

    Infant Seat Setup Buckle Height Adjustment The buckle is supplied in a shortened position, if you want to alter the buckle height the following steps are required. Step 1: Lift the buckle and determine the required buckle height (refer Figure 1). Check Step 2: To alter the buckle height Buckle...

  • Page 19: Installing Using Vehicle Seatbelt

    Infant Seat Installation Installing Using Vehicle Seatbelts Step 1: Place the child restraint on the vehicle seat. Ensure recline section is swung forward and the restraint is Adjuster fully reclined with the restraint directly in line with anchorage point. Step 2: Make sure Top Tether strap is as in illustration (Figures 1 and 2) i.e.
  • Page 20 Safe Grip (if supplied) Buckle & Tongue Assembly *Can be purchased separately visit Lap Belt http://store.infasecure.com.au/ Figure 3 & Sash Belt SAFE GRIP BELT CLAMP The Safe Grip (red belt clamp) locks the lap belt to ensure a firm installation, and PRESS avoids slack in the lap belt.
  • Page 21 Infant Seat Installation Installing Using Vehicle Seatbelts Top Tether Note: If no upper anchorage fitting is available refer Strap Guide Attachment Clip to Pages 49 & 50. Adjuster Step 5: Locate the adjuster at the side of the restraint and secure using the Top Tether Strap Guide (refer Figure 6 &...
  • Page 22 Infant Seat Installation Installing Using Vehicle Seatbelts Step 7: Pull to tighten to remove all the slack, from the upper Top Tether Strap Guide anchorage strap. Do not overtighten as this could Adjuster cause the restraint to lift off the vehicle seat (refer to Figure 9).

  • Page 23: Use

    Infant Seat Using Inbuilt Harness Harness Top Tether Step 1: Ensure the restraint has been set up and installed as Adjuster Strap Strap per “Set Up” and “Installation” (refer Page 11 - 21) Step 2: To lengthen the harness “LIFT” the harness adjuster (refer Figure 2) whilst grasping both shoulder harness straps and pulling.
  • Page 24 Infant Seat Using Inbuilt Harness Insert either tongue into the buckle followed by the Step 4: other tongue until a “CLICK” is heard. Should the second tongue not insert, press the red button and reinsert the tongues. Ensure secure engagement by pulling the harness strap (refer Figure 4).
  • Page 25 Infant Seat Using in-built harness IMPORTANT PINCH LOOSE HARNESS DANGEROUS. TEST The Padded Insert/s (if fitted) are designed to provide extra support and comfort for small babies. Discontinue use when the insert is a tight fit or creates discomfort for larger babies/children.
  • Page 26 Infant Seat To Release Infant To release your child from the restraint simply press the red button on the harness buckle and carefully remove your child from the restraint (refer Figure 1). NOTE: If Top Tether strap has been loosened to allow easier placing of the baby in the restraint, always retighten the Top Tether strap so it has no slack in it.

  • Page 27: Child Car Seat

    Child Car Seat Child Car Seat (Forward Facing) THE SUITABILITY OF THE CHILD RESTRAINT TO GROUPS OF CHILDREN TYPE A4 To be used only in a rearward-facing position until the infant’s shoulders either reach the lower shoulder height marker (approximately 12 months of age) or reach the middle height marker (approx 2 to 3 years of age).
  • Page 28 Child Car Seat Shoulder Height Marker Smaller Toddler (using inbuilt harness) Once the childs shoulders reached the lower shoulder height marker the restaint can either • Remain REARWARD FACING until the middle shoulder height marker is reached (approx 2 to 3 years) or •...

  • Page 29: Shoulder Height Marker

    Child Car Seat Shoulder Height Marker Taller Toddler (using inbuilt harness) Do not continue to use the restraint if the child’s shoulder are above the Upper Label. UPPER VIEW B LABEL Front of Car VIEW B LOWER LOWER LABEL LABEL Taller Child to approximately 4 years of age...
  • Page 30 Child Car Seat Model CS8113 Forward facing Shoulder height markers may be hidden under a pillow 1. Shoulder Height Markers 10. Comfort Covers 2. Headrest Assembly 11. Vehicle Seat belt 12. Safe Grip Red Belt Clamp (if supplied with restraint) “TWIST &...

  • Page 31: Next Restraint

    Child Car Seat Next Restraint Next Type of Restraint Refer to the ‘RESTRAINT GUIDE’ for the selection for the most appropriate next restraint (refer Page 5). When the child has outgrown the child car seat, then you can use either of the following; •...

  • Page 32: Set Up

    Child Car Seat Set Up Selection of appropriate padding combinations Determine whether your child requires the additional padding provided with this restraint, to combinations. Converting To Child Seat Recline Reclined Position Upright Ensure the recline section is swung rearward (see Front of Car Figure 1).
  • Page 33 Child Car Seat Setup Headrest & harness strap height adjustment Loosen the harness straps before adjusting the Step 1: headrest. You do not need to remove the restraint from the vehicle to adjust the harness or headrest positions. To adjust the headrest, lift the “TWIST & LIFT” flap Step 2: on the headrest cover.
  • Page 34 Child Car Seat Setup Headrest & harness strap height adjustment cont... IMPORTANT ENSURE THE HARNESS STRAPS ARE ALWAYS THREADED THROUGH THE HEADREST. Correct fitment of the harness is very important as it restrains the child in the restraint. The harness must fit firmly around the upper torso of the child and be positioned to ensure the the child’s arms and legs are free.
  • Page 35 Child Car Seat Setup Buckle Height Adjustment The buckle is supplied in a shortened position, if you want to alter the buckle height the following steps are required. Step 1: Lift the buckle and determine the required buckle height (refer Figure 1). Check Step 2: To alter the buckle height Buckle...

  • Page 36: Installation

    Child Car Seat Installation Installing Using Vehicle Seatbelt Step 1: Place the restraint in desired upright or reclined position, with the back against the back of the vehicle seat, directly in line with the anchorage point (refer Figure 1). IMPORTANT Ensure that you use the FORWARD-FACING BELT PATH FORWARD...

  • Page 37: Installing Using Vehicle Seatbelt

    Child Car Seat Installation Installing Using Vehicle Seatbelt Pass lap Step 2: Feed adult lap or lap/sash belt through the belt path and sash belt opening, ensure the seat belt is under the cover & through the seat. between the layer of foam and the plastic seat base. Note: Ensure the (refer Figure 2 &...
  • Page 38 Child Car Seat Installation Installing Using Vehicle Seatbelt Safe Grip (if supplied) *Can be purchased separately visit http://store.infasecure.com.au/ ATTACH TO SASH SECTION SASH SECTION ONLY TOGGLE SAFE GRIP BELT CLAMP SECTION (2) The Safe Grip (red belt clamp) locks the lap...
  • Page 39 Child Car Seat Installation Installing Using Vehicle Seatbelt Note: If no upper anchorage fitting is available refer to Pages 49 & 50. Hook the attachment clip to the anchor fitting. Ensure Step 5: there are no twists in the top tether strap (refer to Figure 7).

  • Page 40: Use

    Child Car Seat Using Inbuilt Harness Step 1: Ensure the restraint has been set up and installed as PULL TO PULL TO per “Set Up” and “Installation” (refer Page 31 - 38). LENGTHEN LENGTHEN To lengthen the harness “LIFT” the harness adjuster Step 2: (refer Figure 1) whilst grasping both shoulder harness straps and pulling.
  • Page 41 Child Car Seat Using Inbuilt Harness Step 4: Insert either tongue into the buckle followed by the other tongue until a “CLICK” is heard. Should the second tongue not insert, press the red button and reinsert the tongues. Ensure secure engagement by pulling the harness strap (refer Figure 4).

  • Page 42: To Release Child

    Child Car Seat Using in-built harness Step 6: Check the harness tightness by the PINCH TEST , this is acheived by pinching the harness webbing at the shoulders (refer Figure 7) • If you can pinch the harness strap, tighten more. PINCH •...

  • Page 43: Care Of Restraint

    1. Main Cover VERY IMPORTANT Only replace the cover with a InfaSecure supplied replacement cover with identical shoulder height markers or a replacement cover meeting AS/NZS 8005. Care and Maintenance Regular care of the restraint will ensure safety of your child.
  • Page 44 Cleaning IMPORTANT Use only mild soap and water to clean all parts of the CS8113 Convertible Car Seat. Do not use chemicals or cleaning agents Cold water only to be used and to be rinsed well Do not dry clean or tumble dry Do not bleach.
  • Page 45 Harness Tongues and Buckle, then repeat cleaning several times. If the Harness Buckle cannot be returned to its original working condition then contact InfaSecure Customer Service 02 4720 8090. Step 5: Refit the harness buckle to the restraint with the red...

  • Page 46: Remove & Replace Covers

    Remove & Replace Covers Main Cover Step 1: Loosen harness to allow spreader plate to rise from under the restraint. Turn the restraint so that the back of the seat is facing you. Step 2: Remove each shoulder harness through the gates in the spreader plate (see Figure 1 &...

  • Page 47: Extension Straps

    Extension Straps If required contact InfaSecure for nearest supply location. Extension straps, not included in this package, may be required for vehicles without a fixed parcel shelf. TYPE A If required contact Infa Secure Customer Service 02 4728 8090 INFANT SEAT for nearest supply location.

  • Page 48: Accessories

    Accessories Follow the instructions covering the use of accessories provided with this child restraint or spare parts provided by InfaSecure for this restraint. IMPORTANT Use of unauthorised aftermarket accessories (i.e items not provided in this box with the child restraint), can reduce the safety provided by the child restraint and may cause injury or death.
  • Page 49 Accessories SEAT PROTECTOR (if fitted) The seat protector is designed to protect your car’s seat. STANDARD STANDARD Step 1: Position the front flap with pockets, at the front of the rear seat and position the mat rearwards to obtain a flat fit. FULL LENGTH Step 1: Position the front flap with pockets, at the...

  • Page 50: Anchorage Fittings

    ANCHORAGE POINTS. REFER TO A CHILD restraint) RESTRAINT FITTING STATION IF NO CAR If so ring InfaSecure on (Aust) (02) 4728 8090 for ANCHORAGE POINTS ARE IN THE MOTOR CAR. nearest supply location. • THIS RESTRAINT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR...
  • Page 51 Anchorage Fittings For cars not fitted with a child restraint anchorage point For Sedans Only Drill a 9mm diameter hole in the parcel shelf on the centre line of the seating position as shown in Figure 1C. Hole must be no closer than 200mm from the front of the back seat.

  • Page 52: Insurers Information

    NOTICE TO INSURANCE COMPANY CHILD RESTRAINT INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT All InfaSecure child restraints are manufactured to Australian/New Zealand Standards AS/NZS1754 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".
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  • Page 55: Lifetime Warranty

    Please visit infasecure.com.au/warranty-registration to register your product. InfaSecure Warranty InfaSecure Pty Ltd warrants this product for twelve months from the date of purchase against failure due to manufacturing faults or faulty materials. Misuse, accidental damages, normal wear and tear are not covered by this warranty.
  • Page 56 ” and advice to keep our little ones safe. INFASECURE PTY LTD ABN: 52 149 173 660 Head Office and Registered Address 110-114 Old Bathurst Rd, Emu Plains, NSW 2750 P.O. Box 487, Emu Plains, NSW 2750...

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