Century PM-1026AB manual Placing Child in CAR Seat, Point Models Only

PLACING CHILD IN CAR SEAT

WARNING

To prevent serious injury or death:

•Keep harness straps snug and positioned on shoulders. Periodically check adjustments.

•Do not use strap covers, blankets, thick cushions, or padding under harness straps or child.

•Baby must be dressed in clothing with arms and legs that will not interfere with buckling harness.

Adjust harness system:

•Harness straps must be through slots at or just below shoulders.

5-Point Models Only:

•Crotch strap must be through opening closest to but not under child.

1Place child in car seat with child’s back flat against back of car seat.

2Place harness straps over child’s shoulders and lock buckle.

Pull up on buckle to be sure it is locked.

3Close harness tie:

•Position harness tie at mid-chest, about 3 inches (8 cm) below child’s chin.

4Check that harness straps are snug with just enough room to insert one finger between child’s chest and harness straps (fig. a).

For 5-Point models, check that harness straps on chest and thigh are snug.

5A rolled towel can be used on each side to support small children (fig. b). Be sure towels do not interfere with harness system.

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