Care and Maintenance

Care and Maintenance

Buckle Removal

1 Fully recline the child restraint.

2 Locate the metal buckle strap retainer on bottom of the

restraint.

3 Pull retainer away from child A restraint to loosen.

4 Turn the retainer so that the short side will go through the slot in the restraint shell (Fig. A).

5 Push the retainer through slots in the shell and cover, to the front of the restraint.

Rethreading the Buckle

1 Locate the buckle slot.

2 Turn the buckle retainer so that the short side will go through the slot in the cover and restraint shell (Fig. A).

3 Pull buckle away from restraint until tight, then verify that the strap is not twisted and the release button is facing outward.

Cleaning the Buckle

If a child eats and drinks while in the restraint, the buckle may need to be periodically checked and cleaned of any accumulated debris or dried liquids.

THOROUGHLY RINSE, using warm water (Fig. B).

SOAK, overnight if possible, using warm water to loosen hardened drinks or food.

TEST THE BUCKLE, by

fastening and unfastening until a positive click is heard after inserting the second buckle tongue (Fig. C). If click is not heard, repeat cleaning procedure.

TOWEL DRY

B

Unbuckle Buckle

C

DO NOT: Lubricate, use solvents, abrasive cleaners, soap or household detergents.

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