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BABY CAPSULE
Series No. 60/A/2013/1
IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE
PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT
www.britax.com.au
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  • Page 1 BABY CAPSULE Series No. 60/A/2013/1 IMPORTANT: KEEP THIS BOOKLET IN THE PLACE PROVIDED ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT www.britax.com.au...
  • Page 2 QUICK SETUP WITH SEATBELT Squeeze Lift catch release button, pull base Press release rotate catch Pull Engage buckle Feed through belt path Pull Close belt cover Press Attach Unclip Metal Strap Connector...
  • Page 3 QUICK SETUP WITH SEATBELT SMALLER GROWING LARGER BABY BABY BABY Over Cross bar CLICK Attach Metal Strap Feed through Connector Pull to tighten Pull...
  • Page 4 INTRODUCTION To be used only in a rearward-facing position until the infant’s shoulders reach the shoulder height marker (approximately 6 months of age). Continue to use this infant restraint until the child reaches this limit. Infants are at risk of serious injury if they face forward too early.
  • Page 5 INTRODUCTION...
  • Page 6 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 7 INDEX Page WARNINGS SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS & A GROWING CHILD THE NEXT STEP FEATURES SUITABLE FOR USE HOW TO SET-UP HOW TO INSTALL HOW TO USE HOW TO INSTALL IN AN AIRCRAFT CARE AND MAINTENANCE ACCESSORIES INSTALLATION OF CAR’S UPPER ANCHORAGE POINT ALTERNATIVE INSTALLATION IF SEATBELT LOOSENS...
  • Page 8 • 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. •...
  • Page 9 IMPORTANT : • This restraint must be used in conjunction with a lap or lap-sash seat belt. • Do not use the child restraint facing forwards. Do not use excessively upright or reclined. • The restraint should not be purchased or sold as a second hand item.

  • Page 10: Shoulder Height Markers

    SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS & A GROWING CHILD Maximum shoulder height marker NEW BORN FRONT OF VEHICLE OLDER BABY Maximum shoulder height marker The Capsule 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, the child should remain Rearward-facing, choose a child seat that will take larger babies in Rearward-facing.

  • Page 11: A Growing Child

    SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKERS & A GROWING CHILD Shoulder height markers are provided on this restraint for a visual indication that the child is safe to travel in this restraint. IMPORTANT: Follow this advice. MAXIMUM SHOULDER HEIGHT MARKER When the child’s shoulders reach this marker, the child is now too big for this child restraint.

  • Page 12: The Next Step

    THE NEXT STEP Next type of restraint that can be used in the car for your child. When your child has outgrown the seat, you may use either: • Convertible Child Seat, some Convertible convertible seats are suitable for Child Seat up to approximately 30 months.

  • Page 13: Features

    FEATURES Harness Tongues Harness Buckle Baby Capsule 1. Shoulder Height Marker 2. Baby Insert Pad (if fitted) Base 3. Shoulder Pads (if fitted) 4. Harness Tongues and Buckle (Red button) 5. Buckle Pad (if fitted) 6. Harness Adjuster (under flap) 7.
  • Page 14 FEATURES 14(a) 14(b) 11. Stabilising Bar 12. Blue REAR-FACING SEATBELT PATH labels 13. Angle Adjustment Foot 14(a). Base Release Catch 14(b). Catch Release Button 15. Belt Cover Top Tether not shown for illustration purposes.
  • Page 15 FEATURES 22 23 24 25 16. Storage Pocket 17. Car’s Seat Belt 18. Base 19. Carry Handle Release Button 20. Carry Handle 21. Canopy 22. Baby Capsule 23. Top Tether Adjuster 24. Top Tether Strap 25. Attachment Clip 26. Car’s Upper Anchorage fitting...

  • Page 16: Suitable For Use

    SUITABLE FOR USE To be used only in a rearward-facing position until the infant’s shoulders reach the shoulder height marker (approximately 6 months of age). Continue to use this infant restraint until the child reaches this limit. Infants are at risk of serious injury if they face forward too early. If the baby’s neck muscles are unable to support their head, then the child should remain rear-facing, choose a restraint that will suit larger babies in a rear-facing mode.
  • Page 17 SUITABLE FOR USE THE TETHER STRAP MUST ALWAYS BE FITTED WHEN THE CHILD RESTRAINT IS USED IN A VEHICLE. Do not use the restraint without the top tether strap correctly attached. The top tether strap must be attached to an anchorage point using an extension strap if necessary.

  • Page 18: How To Set Up

    HOW TO SET-UP REMOVING BABY CAPSULE FROM BASE A. Squeeze both release handle buttons 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 19 HOW TO SET-UP ADJUSTMENT OF HANDLE POSITION A. The Baby Capsule features a sturdy Carry Position carry handle. At the base of the handle Handle there are handle release buttons on each Indicator side which control the three positions of the handle.
  • Page 20 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 Baby Capsule.

  • Page 21: How To Install

    HOW TO INSTALL Consult the car owner’s handbook for location of anchor fittings or anchorage points. Some vehicle manufacturers have an anchor fitting fitted in the car. If there is no child restraint anchor fitting or child restraint anchor point refer to page 51 for the installation of the anchor fitting as well as the use of extension straps.
  • Page 22 HOW TO INSTALL B. If your car’s seat is contoured, Pull flap outward, adjust you may need to adjust the angle recline foot then release of the base so your baby is not too upright. The recline angle may be altered using the three position adjustment foot located at the stabilising bar end of the base.
  • Page 23 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 seatback or close to the seatback.
  • Page 24 HOW TO INSTALL F. Engage the seatbelt tongue to Belt Guide Slots the buckle. Pull Sash portion of G. With the base against the car seatbelt to seatback, remove all slack remove slack from the lap belt by pulling Belt Guide the sashbelt.
  • Page 25 HOW TO INSTALL Lengthen the strap by pressing Fully press Adjuster Button (1) the adjuster button (1) and pull while pulling Top Tether Strap (2) the strap (2) so that the strap is to lengthen. ready to attach to the Capsule. THE TOP TETHER STRAP MUST ALWAYS BE FITTED WHEN THE BABY CAPSULE IS USED IN THE...

  • Page 26: How To Use

    HOW TO USE SETTING UP THE HARNESS A. Sit the Baby Capsule on flat ground with the handle rotated fully back to prevent rocking. B. Release the buckle and lengthen the Harness Straps. Press the Harness Adjuster (under the flap) while grasping both Shoulder Harness Straps and pull out the desired amount of slack.
  • Page 27 HOW TO USE D. Place baby into Baby Capsule lying on its back so that the buckle is between the baby’s legs. Correct fitment of the harness is very important as it restrains the baby in the Baby Capsule. The harness must fit firmly around upper torso of the baby and be positioned so as to leave the baby’s arms and legs free.
  • Page 28 HOW TO USE If the baby is new born you will need to use either slot 2 or 3. With the baby in the capsule, check that the slot is just above the baby’s shoulder. If the strap is not in that slot then change the slot as described on the next page.
  • Page 29 HOW TO USE FOR SMALLER I. Ensure there are no twists in the BABY straps. J. Thread the shoulder strap over the bar and connect it to the Metal Strap Connector at rear of Baby Capsule. K. Repeat for the other shoulder strap.
  • Page 30 HOW TO USE PLACING BABY IN BABY CAPSULE When positioning baby into Baby Capsule 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 Baby Capsule as they can cause incorrect positioning of the baby’s back in the Baby Capsule.
  • Page 31 HOW TO USE B. Locate the harness tongues into the Buckle Tongue Holders (if fitted). Move the harness buckle towards the Harness Adjuster. Buckle Tongue Holder (if fitted) C. Place baby into Baby Capsule lying on its back so that the buckle is between the baby’s legs.
  • Page 32 HOW TO USE SECURING BABY IN BABY CAPSULE 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 33 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 the baby’s arms and legs are free and the crotch strap is between the legs.
  • Page 34 HOW TO USE PLACING BABY & BABY CAPSULE IN BASE A. Position the Baby Capsule over the top of the base. Make sure the Harness Adjustment Strap is not caught between Baby Capsule and Base then lower the Baby Capsule into position. B.
  • Page 35 HOW TO USE E. Feed the top tether strap on the 3 Locating Slots inside of the handle and through the locating slots in the front of the Baby Capsule. Top Tether strap F. Adjust the top tether strap by Pull to pulling as shown below to remove slack...
  • Page 36 HOW TO USE If the car's child restraint anchor fitting is behind the vehicle seatback you may need to use an extension strap as part of the top tether installation. IMPORTANT: If using an Extension Strap, positioning the attachment clip above the child may lead to injury in an accident therefore make sure that the attachment clip is not positioned in front of the vehicle seat.
  • Page 37 HOW TO USE IMPORTANT : The top tether strap must be fitted at all times when the restraint is used in the car when using either seatbelt installation. Always secure the loose end of the top tether strap to prevent it hanging out of the car or being accessible by the child.
  • Page 38 HOW TO USE REMOVING BABY & BABY CAPSULE 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 Baby Capsule.
  • Page 39 HOW TO USE REMOVAL OF BABY FROM BABY CAPSULE 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. C.

  • Page 40: How To Install In An Aircraft

    HOW TO INSTALL IN AN AIRCRAFT HOW TO INSTALL USING AIRCRAFT LAP BELT The Baby Capsule without base is suitable for use on aircraft in rear facing mode. The Baby Capsule must be used in accordance with the aircraft operators procedures, and any directions from the aircraft operator, pilot or crew.
  • Page 41 HOW TO INSTALL IN AN AIRCRAFT C. Fully lengthen lap belt. Thread AIRCRAFT the lap belt into REARWARD-FACING BELT PATH lap belt path (green marker) as shown, ensuring that lap part is below the hook as shown, on each side. Engage lap belt buckle and tongue.
  • Page 42 HOW TO INSTALL IN AN AIRCRAFT The Baby Capsule base may be included with ‘checked in’ luggage (for use after flight). Aircraft label is located on the underneath of the Baby Capsule. It demonstrates suitability for use on aircraft. REPLACE COVER OVER AIRCRAFT BELT PATH Refit cover and replace all clips.

  • Page 43: 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 straps for fraying, B. Check there are no cracks in moulding, C. Check the harness adjuster is operating and is clamping the webbing, D.

  • Page 44: Buckle Operation

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE BUCKLE OPERATION To ensure the buckle remains operational the inside of the buckle must be kept free of all foreign matter including: liquids, sand, dirt, fluff, food or similar substances. If the buckle is not operating or you do not hear a strong audible click when second tongue is inserted then the buckle needs to be washed or replaced.
  • Page 45 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 last harness tongue.

  • Page 46: Very Important

    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 Baby Capsule and how it performs. The child Baby Capsule must not be used without the cover and the padding provided.

  • Page 47: To Remove The Cover

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE TO REMOVE THE COVER A. Remove the Canopy and Baby insert pad (if supplied) as described on page 20. Unclip the two Baby Capsule cover straps which are secured by plastic hooks under the handle attachment point. B.

  • Page 48: To Replace The Cover

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE TO REPLACE THE COVER A. Place the cover over the Baby Capsule ensuring all slots in cover line up with slots in Baby Capsule. B. Ensure there are no twists in any straps underneath the Baby Fit elastic cover Capsule.

  • Page 49: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES Use of aftermarket accessories, that is, accessories not provided with this child restraint can reduce the safety of the child restraint and may cause injury or death. Always follow the instructions covering the use of accessories in this section or the instructions provided with accessory.

  • Page 50: Other Accessories

    28. EXTRA BASE There are Steelcraft Series 60/A/2013/1 Extra Bases available as a separate purchase for a second car. These bases allow the Capsule to be easily and quickly switched between cars. The Extra Base has the same installation requirements as the Base in these instructions.

  • Page 51: Important Installation Note

    INSTALLATION OF CAR'S UPPER ANCHORAGE POINT 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 installed by the vehicle manufac- turer. If anchorage points cannot be found refer to car manufacturer or local child restraint fitting station or traffic authority for optimum position of upper anchorage point and the use of spacers.

  • Page 52: Anchorage Point

    INSTALLATION OF CAR'S UPPER ANCHORAGE POINT 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. Distance to measure to the upper anchorage point FRONT OF VEHICLE Adjustable upper...
  • Page 53 INSTALLATION OF CAR'S UPPER ANCHORAGE POINT IF THE CAR IS FITTED WITH CHILD RESTRAINT UPPER ANCHORAGE POINT Locate the upper anchorage point behind the rear seating position. (Consult the car owners handbook for the location of the upper anchorage point). The upper anchorage point should be directly behind and central to the restraint.
  • Page 54 INSTALLATION OF CAR'S UPPER ANCHORAGE POINT IF THE CAR IS NOT FITTED WITH CHILD RESTRAINT UPPER ANCHORAGE POINTS For Sedans only - Drill 9mm diameter hole in the parcel shelf on the centre line of the seating position as shown in Fig 3. Before drilling the hole, check the underside for accessibility.
  • Page 55 INSTALLATION OF CAR'S UPPER ANCHORAGE POINT ONLY USE A 5/16 UNC GRADE 5 BOLT. IF NOTE: THE BOLT IS NOT THE CORRECT LENGTH Marking on THE CAR MANUFACTURER’S HAND BOOK the top of a CAN PROVIDE ADVICE ON THE CORRECT Grade 5 Bolt.

  • Page 56: Alternative Installation If

    ALTERNATIVE INSTALLATION IF SEATBELT LOOSENS LAP-SASH SEAT BELT If a seat belt will not stay tight, 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 capsule. Gated 3-Bar Slide under the capsule A.

  • Page 57: Seatbelt 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 D. Feed the straps through the belt is nearest to Gated 3-Bar Slide to remove the restraint.

  • Page 58: Travel System - Use With Stroller

    THE BABY CAPSULE IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE MOBILITY OUTSIDE OF THE CAR BUT IT SHOULD NOT BE USED IN PLACE OF AN APPROPRIATE COT. THE BABY CAPSULE MUST ONLY BE USED WITH A STEELCRAFT STROLLER WITH COMPATIBLE ATTACHMENTS. DO NOT USE WITH ANY OTHER STROLLER.
  • Page 59 TRAVEL SYSTEM-USE WITH STROLLER TO INSTALL BABY CAPSULE ONTO STROLLER IMPORTANT: Only use Baby Capsule with compatible Steelcraft Stroller. A. Where applicable, remove the stroller seat or bassinet from the stroller frame (refer to stroller instructions). With the Baby Capsule...
  • Page 60 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 Baby Capsule, push the Baby Capsule handle all the way down...
  • Page 61 TRAVEL SYSTEM-USE WITH STROLLER TO RELEASE BABY CAPSULE 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 62: 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 63: In Case Of Accident

    NOTICE TO INSURANCE COMPANY CHILD RESTRAINT INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT All Steelcraft child restraints are manufactured to Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS1754-2013 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 64 Due to our continuing program of development, Britax reserves the right to alter the specifications, color 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 are the property of Britax Childcare Holdings Ltd, UK.

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