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Safety 1st alpha omega elite Instruction Manual

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    4358-4837 elite sf1 eou 7/10/09 2:47 pm page 1.

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    E-1 preparing to install rear-facing e-2 preparing to install latch rear-facing e-3 install rear-facing with latch e-4 install rear-facing with vehicle belts e. Installing rear-facing . . . . . . . . . . . .Pages 37-44 f. Installing forward-facing . . . . . . . . Pages 45-52 f-1 preparing to install...

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    Thank you for choosing this car seat, referred to throughout this manual as a child restraint. The djg family is committed to creating a child restraint with the most comfort and convenience available today. Remember, parents are a child’s first teachers and examples. If you always buckle your seat ...

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    Push 5 a. Headrest/harness height adjustment levers b. Adjustable headrest c. Infant insert (on select models) d. Harness covers (on select models) e. Cup holder (on select models) f. Harness release lever (under flap) g. Harness tightening strap h. Recline lever a-3 understanding your child restrai...

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    Back view o. Top anchorage (tether) strap p. Locking clip (behind harness) q. Splitter plate r. Instructions (in bottom of base) s. Top anchorage (tether) hook storage t. Non removable base o. U. Shoulder belt positioning guide & rear facing level to ground line v. Rotating armrests w. Forward-facin...

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    9 10 b-3 child restraint use never take your child out of the child restraint while the vehicle is moving. Never leave child unattended. Placing your child in a hot child restraint may result in burns. Do not use a child restraint with damaged or missing parts. Do not use cut, frayed or damaged harn...

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    C-1 choose position for your child your child’s height, weight and age determine how your child restraint should be placed in the vehicle. 5-35 lbs (2.3-16 kg) and 19-36 in. (48-91 cm) rear-facing using 5-point harness child and child restraint are placed in the back seat, facing the back of the veh...

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    C. Basic u se check buckle position determine which of the available buckle positions will be comfortable and provide a snug fit for your child. 5. 13 14 locate buckle’s metal retainer under the shell. Rotate metal retainer, then insert retainer up through the shell and pad. From the top, pull buckl...

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    To adjust harness/headrest height loosen harness straps. Rotate headrest/harness height adjustment levers inward. Move headrest to the proper height and lock into place 7. Make sure metal bar is locked into position. Failure to do this can result in serious injury or death. Check harness/headrest he...

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    C. Basic u se c-3 securing child in child restraint position harness straps over the child’s shoulders. 1. Buckle harness push each buckle tongue into buckle until you hear a “click”. Remember to always pull up on harness straps to make sure buckle is locked. 2. Close chest clip insert right half of...

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    C. Basic u se c-4 removing child from child restraint c-5 accessories continued on next page. Loosen harness press on harness release lever while pulling on harness straps above the the buckle to loosen. 1. Release chest clip press on release button and pull apart. 2. Unbuckle press red button on bu...

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    22 c-6 reclining child restraint this child restraint has 4 recline positions: rear-facing - recline restraint so that the level lines on shoulder belt- positioning guide are level with ground. Forward-facing - 2 and 3 semi- reclined or 4 upright. Note: when forward- facing, the recline position is ...

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    23 c. Basic u se 24 5. 6. 7. Insert metal retainer through shell and pad locate buckle’s metal retainer under the shell. Rotate metal retainer, then insert retainer up through the shell and pad. Remove buckle from child restraint from the top, pull buckle free from shell and pad. Locate buckle’s met...

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    C. Basic u se 25 thread harness over the metal bar, between bar and plastic handle of the harness/headrest adjuster in back. Harness system must be reattached correctly. Buckle’s metal retainer must be completely through pad and shell. Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious injury or...

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    C. Basic u se c-9 removing seat pad for cleaning you must remove the harness system to remove the pad. Remove the elastic straps release the elastic straps on the back and under side of the seat. 1. 2. Lower harness guides 27 replace seat pad by reversing order; put pad on headrest. Starting from bo...

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    30 29 your vehicle’s features may be considerably different than those pictured here. Consult your vehicle owner’s manual to help identify your vehicle’s specific features and locations. D-1 understanding your vehicle anchor brackets for top anchorage strap (tether) (forward-facing only) latch ancho...

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    Vehicle belts if latch is not an option, you must use the vehicle seat belt system to install the child restraint. There are some vehicle belts that will not work with a child restraint or will require special attention. See next page and check your vehicle’s owner’s manual for specific instructions...

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    D .G ener al v ehicle installa tion • switchable retractor these belts switch from elr to alr (automatic locking retractor). You must have the vehicle belts in the locking mode to use them. Follow the instructions in the installation sections. • alr (automatic locking retractor) these belts lock aft...

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    35 d .G ener al v ehicle installa tion tighten vehicle belt push down firmly on the child restraint and while pulling on the shoulder belt to tighten. 4. Rebuckle vehicle belt 8. 9. Check belt tightness grasp the child restraint at the belt path with one hand. Push and pull the child restraint from ...

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    38 37 latch belt lap belt lap/shoulder belt 5-35 lbs (2.3-16 kg) and 19-36 in. (48-91 cm) rear-facing using 5-point harness e-1 preparing to install rear-facing e .Installing rear-f acing never place a child rear-facing in a seating position with an active frontal airbag. This can result in serious ...

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    40 39 e .Installing rear-f acing store top anchorage hook (tether) attach the top anchorage hook (tether) to base as shown. Tighten tether to remove the slack. E-3 install rear-facing with latch 1. Do not use the latch system along with the vehicle lap or lap/shoulder belt. Check latch belt before e...

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    41 e .Installing rear-f acing check belt tightness grasp the child restraint at the belt path with one hand. Push and pull the child restraint from side to side, forward and back. The child restraint should not move more than 1 inch. Note: if it moves more than an inch, try reinstalling the child re...

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    43 44 e .Installing rear-f acing place child restraint in the back seat rear-facing fully recline the child restraint, making sure level lines on shoulder belt- positioning guide are level with ground. Adjust child restraint if needed. 3. Tighten vehicle belt push down firmly on the child restraint ...

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    45 46 f-1 preparing to install forward-facing lap belt latch belt lap/shoulder belt 22-50 lbs (10.1-22.6 kg) and 34-45 in. (85.1-114.3 cm) and at least 1 year old. Forward-facing using 5-point harness f. Installing f o rw ar d-f acing the top anchorage strap (tether) is used for the forward-facing p...

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    47 48 f-3 preparing to install latch forward-facing routing latch belt insert the hook that has the adjuster closest to it, through the forward-facing belt path. 1. Thread latch across pull the latch hook across the back and out the other side as shown. Do not twist the belt. 2. F. Installing f o rw...

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    49 f. Installing f o rw ar d-f acing tighten top anchorage strap push firmly on the back of the seat and tighten top anchorage strap. 4. Check belt tightness grasp the child restraint at the belt path with one hand. Push and pull the child restraint from side to side, forward and back. The child res...

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    51 52 f. Installing f o rw ar d-f acing thread vehicle belt thread the vehicle lap or lap/shoulder belt combination through the forward-facing belt slot and out the other side. Buckle vehicle belt. 2. Tighten vehicle belt push down firmly on the child restraint and pull on the shoulder belt or lap b...

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    53 54 store latch belts fasten the latch belt hooks together behind seat. G-1 preparing belt-positioning booster 40-100 lbs (18.1-45.4 kg) and 43-52 in. (110.1-132.1 cm) and over 1 year old. Belt-positioning booster using only vehicle lap/shoulder belt. Lap/shoulder belt f. Installing b elt-p ositio...

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    55 56 place child restraint forward-facing in vehicle place child restraint in the back seat, flush against the back of the vehicle seat. 1. G-2 installing using the lap and shoulder belts place child in seat child should sit with its back and bottom flat against the back of the child restraint. 2. ...

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    57 58 1. If the child restraint buckle or harness release lever sticks or you cannot get the straps tight enough around child: do not lubricate. Check around lever and retractor for dropped food, sticky spilled drinks, dirt, leaves, etc. Clean with warm water and/or remove object with tweezers. If y...

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    60 59 replacement parts list note: if requested color is not available, similar color will be substituted. Part cost quantity total cost buckle strap/buckle . .$4.99 x ______= $ ______________ harness strap . . . . . . .$2.00 x ______= $ ______________ pad set . . . . . . . . . .$42.00 x ______= $ _...

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