Britax Diplomat manual Lap-Belt Installation

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Installation: Forward Facing

Lap-Belt Installation

Figure A illustrates a typical forward-facing, lap-belt installation.

When not in use, always store LATCH connectors in

storage slots.

WARNING! Do not install with non-locking (ELR) two-point vehicle belt.

• If using Versa-Tether®(pg. 23-26) locate and place up A and over seat.

1�Place child restraint forward facing on vehicle seat.

• Restraint can be used in recline position when installed in forward-facing mode with children up to 40 pounds (18 kg.).

• Britax recommends use of Versa-Tether® to improve installation. If using Versa-Tether®(see pages 23-26), locate tether on rear of restraint and place up and over seat back while securing restraint.

• Pull vehicle belt out, then pass it through B both forward-facing belt slots (fig. A).

2�Verify vehicle belt is not twisted, then buckle (fig. B).

3�Push child restraint into vehicle seat while removing slack from vehicle belt (fig. C).

4�Verify all connections are secure and that restraint is stable. The restraint is secure when it cannot be moved front to back or side to side more than 1” (2.5 cm.) at belt path. If restraint is not secure, repeat procedure or use C an alternate seating location.

5�If using Versa-Tether®,complete Versa-Tether®installation (pages 23-26) and store excess webbing in tether pouch.

Removal

Disconnect the Versa-Tether®from tether anchor if attached. While pushing restraint firmly into vehicle seat, release lock-off and vehicle belt.

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Contents Diplomat Page Table of Contents Death or Serious Injury can occur Page Safety Information Important NotesCertification RegistrationWeight Range Rear-Facing Forward-FacingMaximum Height Rear-Facing Installation Aircraft Aircraft InstallationRear-Facing Installation Forward-Facing InstallationFeatures Features Do not discard foam inserts found under the coverVehicle Safety Belts Vehicle CompatibilityVehicle Seating Positions Vehicle Buckle Position Installation Rear Facing Latch InstallationLatch connector Under cover seeInstallation method Each Latch strap tight fig. ERemoval Lap/Shoulder Belt Installation Verify vehicle belt is not twisted, then buckle fig. CInstallation Rear Facing Lap-Belt Installation Do not install with non-locking ELR, 2-point vehicle beltInstallation Rear Facing Installation Forward Facing Installation Forward Facing 1Place child restraint forward facing on vehicle seat Removal Lap-Belt Installation Installation Versa-Tether Safety InformationUsing the Versa-Tether Tether strap into a V shapeTether to an approved anchor point Pull Versa-Tether strap to remove all SlackRear-Facing Tether Connector Strap Energy-Absorbing Tether Switching the Latch Harness Follow instructions for restraint installation with LatchRestraint Functions Storing the Latch Connectors Recline AdjustmentAdjusting the Chest Clip Infant Body PillowChest Clip Fastening the Chest Clip Releasing the Chest ClipHarness Buckle Fastening the Harness Buckle 1Hold harness buckle with one handReleasing the Harness Buckle Harness HeightSecuring Your Child Securing Your ChildSliding pieces apart fig. B Unfasten harness buckle by pressingHarness Height Adjustment Care and Maintenance Cover Removal1Remove infant body pillow Refitting the CoverCleaning the Cover and Pillows Cleaning the ShellSponge Clean using warm water and mild soap Cleaning the HarnessHarness Buckle Removal Rethreading the Harness BuckleCleaning the Harness Buckle Warranty Limited ONE-YEAR WarrantyPage