Care and Maintenance
Cover Removal
1 Loosen the harness by lifting the harness adjuster lever while pulling the shoulder straps forward as far as possible.
2 Unhook the shoulder straps from the yoke on the rear of child restraint.
3 Remove the belly pad from the buckle.
4 Pull upper harness straps through the shell and cover, to the front of the restraint.
5 Gently remove the upper portion of the cover. Be careful not to damage the energy absorbing foam.
6 Pull the lower harness straps, buckle tongues, chest clip, and buckle through the slots in the cover.
WARNING:
•Do not take apart or attempt to take apart the harness. It is unnecessary and dangerous to do so.
•Never remove the buckle tongues from the harness. They cannot be reattached after removal.
7 Remove the entire cover from the restraint.
Refitting the Cover
To refit the cover, reverse Cover Removal directions. Make sure that the shoulder straps are threaded through the chest clips and that the harness is not twisted.
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Care and Maintenance
Cleaning the Cover
HAND WASH, using cold water and mild soap.
LINE DRY, to prevent cover from shrinking.
DO NOT: Bleach, machine wash, machine dry, or iron.
Cleaning the Shell
SPONGE CLEAN, using warm water and mild soap.
TOWEL DRY
DO NOT: Use solvents, abrasive cleaners, or disassemble the harness.
Cleaning the Harness
SPONGE CLEAN, using warm water and mild soap.
TOWEL DRY
DO NOT: Bleach, machine wash, machine dry, or disassemble the harness.
Cleaning the Harness Adjuster
Periodically check the adjuster area to be sure it is clean and free of food, coins, dirt, and other objects. If debris is present, it must be removed to prevent interference with the adjuster mechanism.
BRUSH AWAY LOOSE DEBRIS, using a soft bristled brush. SPONGE CLEAN, using warm water and mild soap.
TOWEL DRY
DO NOT: Use solvents, abrasive cleaners, or disassemble the
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