Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product I440 The First Years
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL This Infant Seat is for use by children who meet BOTH of the requirements below: W eight is : 4 to 22 pounds (1,8 to 10 kg) Height is: 30 inches or less (76 cm) W ARNING • Failure to use this Infant Seat properly increases the risk of serious injury or death in a sudden stop or crash.
Dear Parents, Thank you f or pu rchas ing Th e Fir st Ye ars V ia I44 0. We hope that it will make your baby’s travel safer , easier , and more pleasant. We believe the Via I440 is the easiest Infant Seat to use. We do more testing than most companies to make it as safe as possible.
2 Section 2 - T able Of Contents Section 1 Introduction ................................................ 1 Section 2 T able Of Contents ..................................... 2 Section 5 Infant Seat parts ........................................ 7 Section 4 Use Recommendations .
Section 2 - T able Of Contents Section 9 Additional Information ............................ 36 Section 8 Safety Checklist/Safe Practices ............. 34 Section 7 Installation and Use 7.12 Head Bolster........................................... 7.13 Babies with Low Birth Weight.
• Failure to follow these instructions and Infant Seat labels can result in injury or death to a child from striking the vehicle’ s interior during a sudden stop or crash. - Even if the I n f a n t Seat seems easy to use on your own, it is important to read these instructions and the vehicle owner ’s manual for details you might miss.
4 • Direct sunlight can make Infant Seat surfaces hot enough to burn your child. Use caution and check the vehicle and Infant Seat on hot, sunny days. • NEVER leave child unattended under any circumstance. • DO NOT use this Infant Seat if it has been in a crash.
• W ARNING DEA TH or SERIOUS INJUR Y can occur 6 Section 4 - Use Recommendations The First Years advises parents that children should use a child restraint with a built-in harness system until they exceed the weight or height limits specified by the manufacturer .
7 Section 5 - Infant Seat Parts Harness Adjuster Aluminum Handle Head Bolster 5 P oint Harness F ull Rotation Canopy Instruction Storage Harness Retention Hooks Serial Number Plate Harness Height Adjust Knob Base Release Knob Handle Release Buttons The Infant Seat must be used with a base.
8 Section 5 - Infant Seat Parts L.A.T .C.H. (2) Steel Retention Hooks Base Height Adjust Angle Indicator Auto Belt Lock Off The Infant Seat must be used with a base.
S e c t i o n 6 - S e l e c t i n g A V e h i c l e S e a t i n g L o c a t i o n • Use only in a rear facing position when using this restraint in a vehicle. • DO NOT use this infant seat in a forward facing position. • O n l y use this Infant Seat with the vehicle’s seat belts or LA TCH System.
10 Use Of Via I440 Infant Seat Child Restraint In Conjunction With Side Airbags T o determine the t ypes of side impact air bag(s) your vehicle may have f or individual seating positions, please refer t o your owner’ s manual.
S e c t i o n 6 - S e l e c t i n g A V e h i c l e S e a t i n g L o c a t i o n 3 . V ehicle Seats: DO NOT use this Infant Seat with the following vehicle seats: Seats Which Face Sides Of V ehicle Seats Which Face Rear Of V ehicle Rear Seats Of Small Extended Cab Pickup T rucks NO NO NO 11 4.
12 S e c t i o n 6 - S e l e c t i n g A V e h i c l e S e a t i n g L o c a t i o n 5 . V ehicle Seat Belt Systems: Use only the vehicle’s lap and shoulder b el t , lap belt or LATCH s y s t e m when restraining this Infant Seat.
S e c t i o n 6 - S e l e c t i n g A V e h i c l e S e a t i n g L o c a t i o n LAP B EL TS Man ual ly -ad jus ted l ap bel t Thi s t ype of la p b elt is tig hte ned by pul lin g o n t he exc ess bel t o nce it is buc kle d.
S e c t i o n 6 - S e l e c t i n g A V e h i c l e S e a t i n g L o c a t i o n 14 Lap and Shoulder Belt with Dual Retractors Do Not Use!- Each autobelt Strap has a retractor at each end and is attached to the latch plate at one end. Uns af e V eh icl e Se at B el t Sys te ms c ont .
• Use only with children who weigh between 4 and 22 pounds (1,8 and 10 kg) or less and whose height is 30 inches (76 cm) or less. • • • • R egis te r y our c hi ld r est rain t wi th Le arn ing C urv e. DO NOT place this rear facing child seat in a front seat that has an airbag.
Section 7 - Installation and Use 1 2- Leveling base. . Level Vehicle - - Place seat in base and check level indicator to see if base is level. LEVEL is indicated by the ball being completely in the green area. - Pull out on the yellow release knob and slide the angle foot to raise the base or to lower the base angle.
Section 7 - Installation and Use 2- Press down on base with knee, tighten auto belt and insert buckle tongue into buckle. Close and secure “Lock Off” to eliminate slippage. Pull on auto safety belt to ensure the auto buckle is secure. 3- CHECK level indicator to ensure the ball is in the green area.
Section 7 - Installation and Use 2- Press down on base with knee, tighten auto belt and insert buckle tongue into buckle. Close and secure “Lock Off” to eliminate slippage. Pull on auto safety belt to ensure the auto buckle is secure. 3- CHECK level indicator to ensure the ball is in the green area.
Section 7 - Installation and Use 1 2 - Remove BOTH LATCH Lower Anchor connectorc from the LATCH Lower Anchor storage compartment. 3- Attach the right and left LATCH Lower Anchor to the anchor points. Press down on the base with your knee and pull up on the webbing loop until the webbing is taut.
Section 7 - Installation and Use 1 2 - A locking clip may be purchased by calling Learning Curve 1-888-899-2229. 3 - Follow the base installation on pages 15 to 19. This carrier must always be used with the base. 4 - Thread the locking clip on the belt as close to the latch plate as possible– It must be within 1 inch.
Section 7 - Installation and Use 1- 2 - Lower Infant seat on to the base. 3- NOTE -You should hear a positive click when the Infant Seat is installed correctly. Pull up on the Infant Seat handle to ensure the Infant Seat is attached to the base. see figure 1 .
Section 7 - Installation and Use 1 2 - Base installed with Lap and Shoulder belt. 3- Base installed with LATCH connectors and LATCH Bars. . Base installed with Lap belt CRS Installation Pictograms -7.6 22 This carrier must always be used with the base.
Section 7 - Installation and Use 2 3 - Infant Seat and base installed with LATCH connectors to LATCH bars. . Infant Seat and Base installed with lap and shoulder belt. CRS Installation Pictograms -7.6 This carrier must always be used with the base. This carrier must always be used with the base.
Section 7 - Installation and Use 1 2- Check That Handle is Locked . Positioning of Handle - - - Before the Infant seat is lifted for any reason, check to make sure handle is locked into position by pushing forward and pulling back on the handle. Press red button on both sides of the handle to move handle.
Section 7 - Installation and Use 1- 2- Grip red handle and gently pull up. Pull straight up on the I440 by the handle and the front or back edge. I440 Removal from base 7.
Section 7 - Installation and Use 1- A Chest Clip- To Unlock - Squeeze center locking tabs - Pull Chest clip apart 2 - To Lock - Align locking tabs and press Chest Clip together until tabs snap into place. Note : Try to pull Chest Clip apart to ensure the clip is locked.
Section 7 - Installation and Use 3- B 5 Point Buckle- To UnLock - Press red center button until the 5 Point Buckle releases. - Pull Buckle Tongue from Buckle 4- 5 Point Buckle To Lock - Align Buckle Tongues and insert both Buckle Tongues into Buckle until Buckle Tongues lock in place.
Section 7 - Installation and Use 5- . C Harness Adjuster To loosen harness system - The Harness Adjuster is located at the Lower end of the Infant Seat between the child’s feet. Press the yellow center button and pull the harness system outward from the seat back over the baby’s shoulder.
Section 7 - Installation and Use 7- To Raise or Lower Harness . D Shoulder Height Adjustment - - Pull out the yellow adjustment knob located on the seat back and slide the adjustment to either the upper or lower slot depending upon the height of the child.
Section 7 - Installation and Use 1 2- Rotation . Installation To install Canopy - - The canopy has a full rotation. Push or pull to raise or lower into desired location. Insert Canopy post until the canopy clicks into place. Note:The pivoting canopy rod must be at the back of the seat.
Section 7 - Installation and Use 1- Bab ie s wit h Lo w B ir th We ig ht 7. 13 Positioning/Removal - - Rolled towels can be added for side support for smaller infant. - Add a rolled wash cloth for added support between the crotch belt and the infant. The Head Bolster is held in place with hook and loop fasteners.
Section 7 - Installation and Use 4 1-Unfasten outer snaps , remove canopy , head bolst er and cold weather boot if included . 2-Loosen harness and place the harness out of the way as indicated in the picture. 3-Locate the Easy Off pad flaps and separate .
Section 7 - Installation and Use 1. Low er dry pad on shell allowing the attachment flaps to remain open. 2. Pull harness through open flaps. Place harness in the harness location slots. Place harness to the side. . 3. Close flaps and secure with the hook and loop fastener .
Section 8 - Safety Checklist/Safe Practices For assistance with installation or use, contact one of the following sources: - Learning Curve at: Phone: 1-888-899-2229 Email: cs@learningcurve.com - A certified Child Passenger Safety (CPS) T echnician in your area.
Section 8 - Safety Checklist/Safe Practices √ Did you read and understand these instructions and labels on the Infant Seat? √ Is the child the proper weight and height for the Infant Seat? √ Is the child secured in the b a c k seat? √ √ You should not be able to pinch the harness if the harness is properly fastened.
Section 9 - Additional Information Certification: This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal Motor V ehicle Safety Standards for use in motor vehicles. This Infant Seat is certified for use in motor vehicles. Aircraft Use: This Restraint is Certified for Aircraft Use.
Section 10 - Care and Cleaning Removing Seat Pad: - Gently unsnap metal snaps after following the directions on page 32. . Cleaning Seat Pad, Head Bolster and Canopy: - Hand wash in cool water and mild soap. - Air dry . Cleaning Shell: - Wipe with mild solution of soap and water .
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Keep this instruction manual for future use. Store in pocket on bottom of the Infant Seat. © 2008 Learning Curve Brands 4000000609 02 08 Learning Curve Brands Attn: Consumer Services Dyersville, IA 52040 or call 1-888-899-2229 or log onto ww w .learningcurve.
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