Britax Diplomat manual Lap-Belt Installation

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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