Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Monarch Britax
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Monarch ™ User Guide PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS STORE UNDER BASE.
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Safety Information W arnings Important Notes Certification Registration V ehicle Safety V ehicle Safety Belts V ehicle Seating Positions Features Attaching the Backrest Adjustments Adjusting the Backr.
4 Use only with children whose height is between 38 and 60 inches (97 and 152 cm). DO NOT use this booster seat without the backrest unless it is used in a seating position with a vehicle headrest. DO NOT use this booster seat as a backless booster unless proper vehicle- belt placement can be achieved.
5 Based on crash statistics, the National Highway T raffic Safety Administration recommends that parents select the r ear seat as the safest location for a properly installed booster seat. Please study the section on V ehicle Safety Belts in this booklet to ensure the child’ s safety .
6 Safety Information • Children who weigh 40 pounds (18 kg) or less are best pr otected in a restraint with a five-point harness. Britax recommends that childr en remain in a restraint with a five-point harness until r eaching the maximum weight or height allowed.
7 V ehicle Safety Belts IMPORT ANT : Some vehicles have no seating positions compatible with this or any other booster seat. If in doubt, contact the vehicle manufacturer for assistance. T o pr otect your child in a crash, you must use this booster seat with vehicle safety belts that are compatible.
8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1. Headrest 2. Backrest 3. Side wings 4. Armrest (one on each side) 5. Color -coded lap-belt guide (one on each side) 6. Base adjustment lever (one on each side) 7.
9 Features 9 10 11 12 9. Headrest height-adjustment handle 10. Shoulder -belt guide (one on each side) 11. Recline flap 12. Backrest attachment axle.
10 Attaching the Backrest Fold the plastic tab on the backrest upward, align the backrest attachment axle with the axle guide on the base and slide the backrest attachment axle into position. (Fig. A) Push the plastic tab under the seat cushion so that it rests on the plastic surface of the base.
11 Reclined Backrest Position: Pull out the recline flap and slide down until in reclined position. (Fig. A) Recline the backrest until the recline flap lies flat along the back of the vehicle seat. (Fig. B) W ARNING: Do not r ecline the backrest farther than the recline flap will allow .
12 Adjustments Before placing child in seat, squeeze both adjustment levers while pulling arm rests apart to achieve the widest base position. (Fig. A) Place child in the seat. Squeeze both adjustment levers to adjust the armrests and base width to the desired position.
13 Using the Booster Seat Place booster seat in a vehicle seating position equipped with a lap-shoulder belt. Refer to page 7 to determine the best seating position for the child. Position the booster seat with the back against the vehicle seat. Adjust recline, if necessary , for pr oper fit.
14 Using the Booster Seat Thread the vehicle shoulder belt through the red belt guide on the head rest closest to the retractor . Pull the vehicle belt across the child’ s chest to the opposite lap-belt guide nearest the seat buckle.
15 Using the Booster Seat W ARNING! • DO NOT use this booster seat without the backrest unless the booster seat will be properly installed in a vehicle seat with a headrest. • ONL Y use this booster seat without the backrest if proper vehicle belt positioning can be achieved.
16 Care and Maintenance Removing Base Cover Locate the elastic loops at the back corners of the base. (Fig. A) Unfasten elastic loops from plastic notches on each side of the base and slide the cover off. Removing Backrest Cover Swivel backrest up. Locate the four notches on the rear of the backrest (two at the top and two at the bottom).
17 Shoulder Belt Guide Care and Maintenance Cleaning the Cover HAND W ASH using cold water and mild soap. LINE DRY to pr event cover from shrinking. DO NOT bleach, machine wash or machine dry . SPONGE CLEAN using warm water and mild soap. TOWEL DRY DO NOT use solvents, abrasive cleaners or disassemble booster in any way , except as instructed.
18 W arranty Information This booster seat was manufactured by Britax Child Safety , Inc. (“Britax”). Britax warrants this product to the original retail pur chaser as follows: Limited One-Y ear W arranty This booster seat is warranted against defective materials or workmanship for one year from the date of original purchase.
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©2006 Britax Child Safety , Inc. All rights reserved. This product and its components are subject to change without notice. P281400 R1:08.06 Britax Child Safety , Inc. 13501 South Ridge Drive Charlotte, NC 28273 USA A Britax Childcare company T el: 888-4BRIT AX britaxusa.
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