Graco 8482- Manuals

Page 2 - Table of Contents

2 1. Warnings to Parents and Other Users . . . . . . . .4 2. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10 2.1 About Your Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52.2 About Using this Car Seat in Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 2.3 When the Car Seat is Not Occup...

Page 3 - Keep this manual

3 Our goal is to make every product the best it can be! We are also committed to supporting our products after purchase. If you would like to speak to Graco about your product, please call our Customer Service Department at 1-888-224-6549 or visit our Internet website at www.gracobaby.com. Our knowl...

Page 5 - Safety Information; Instructions for the use of this car seat and your; Be sure you are using the; Failure to use the car seat; only; by

5 2. Important Safety Information No car seat can guarantee protection from injury.However, proper use of this car seat reduces therisk of serious injury or death to your child. 2.1 About Your Child Instructions for the use of this car seat and your vehicle’s seat belt differ greatly depending on th...

Page 6 - harness

6 Your child should use the built-in harness if: child weighs from 20 to 40 lbs. (9 to 18 kg), and is between 27 and 40 inches (69 and 102 cm) in height, AND child is at least one year old and can sit upright unassisted, AND child’s shoulders are below top harness slots. If shoulders are above top h...

Page 7 - child’s shoulders are; above; top harness; AND; child’s ears are; below

7 Your child should use the VEHICLE shoulderand lap belts BUT NOT the built-in harness if: child weighs from 30 to 80 lbs. (14 to 36 kg), and is between 35 and 54 inches (89 and 138 cm) in height, AND child’s shoulders are above top harness slots, AND child’s ears are below top of booster seat. If t...

Page 8 - YOUR CHILD CAN BE INJURED; in a; THERE ARE MANY KINDS OF VEHICLES,; conforms

8 2.2 About Using this Car Seat in Your Vehicle YOUR CHILD CAN BE INJURED in a vehicle even if you are not in a crash. Commonevents such as sudden braking and sharp turnscan injure your child if the car seat is notproperly installed or if your child is notproperly secured in the car seat. THERE ARE ...

Page 9 - THIS RESTRAINT; is certified for use in; certified for use in aircraft.; CONTINUOUS USE OF A CAR SEAT; may

9 THIS RESTRAINT is certified for use in Motor Vehicles. It is certified for use in Aircraft only when used with the built-in harness. When used as a booster without the harness, this restraint is not certified for use in aircraft. For aircraft use see section 5.5, “Using the CarSeat in an Airplane”...

Page 10 - When; WHEN NOT USING THE CAR SEAT; for

10 2.3 When the Car Seat is Not Occupied NEVER LEAVE A CAR SEATUNSECURED IN YOUR VEHICLE. When you are not using the car seat, either remove itor make sure that it is securely belted in thevehicle. An unsecured car seat can be thrownaround and may injure occupants in the event of a sharp turn, sudde...

Page 11 - DO NOT MODIFY YOUR CAR SEAT

11 2.4 Life and Condition of the Car Seat REPLACE THE CAR SEAT AFTER AN ACCIDENT of any kind. An accident can cause damage to the car seat that you cannotsee. EVEN IF THE CAR SEAT IS NOTINVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, stop using it and throw it away after the date molded into theback of the car seat. Examp...

Page 12 - Features and Components

12 3. Features and Components Harness slot Shoulder belt positioner Harness clip* Harness strap Crotch strap Harness buckle *Certain models areequipped with a two-pieceharness clip.

Page 14 - Following are some basic recommendations for; both; use modes of the car seat. See section 5,

14 4. Selecting a Suitable Location for the Car Seat Following are some basic recommendations for both use modes of the car seat. See section 5, “Use of the Car Seat with the Built-in Harness”(page 16) for more information about a safe location for the car seat in that mode. According to accident st...

Page 15 - DO NOT; use this car seat in any vehicle seat

15 Be Sure Your Vehicle Seat Meets These Requirements THE VEHICLE SEAT MUST FACE FORWARD. DO NOT place car seat in a rear-facing vehicle seat or a side-facing vehicle seat . DO NOT use this car seat in any vehicle seat in which the front of the car seat hangs over the edge of the vehicle seat ...

Page 16 - Use of the Car Seat with; Failure to properly adjust the harness straps for your; Positioning the Harness Straps

16 5. Use of the Car Seat with the Built-in Harness Use of this car seat with the built-in harness ismeant for a child: who weighs from 20 to 40 lbs. (9 to 18 kg) and is between 27 and 40 inches (69 and 102 cm) in height, AND who is at least one year old and can sit upright unassisted, AND whose sho...

Page 18 - shoulder harness; If straps are in the

18 5. There are three positions for the shoulder harness straps . The harness straps must go into the slots thatare even with or just above your child’s shoulders . 6. If straps are in the proper slots, go tostep 9 on page 19.To adjust position ofharness straps, firstremove child from carseat. Beh...

Page 20 - Remember; to check the shoulder and crotch

20 11. Push adjuster bar down firmly to secure straps . Rotate red lock down into locked position . The components of your harness are now properlypositioned for your child. Remember to check the shoulder and crotch straps as your child grows and move them to thenext position when necessary. ...

Page 21 - any

21 5.2 Selecting a Suitable Location for the Car Seat Some seating positions in your vehicle may not be safe locations for this car seat when used with the built-in harness. In fact, some vehicles do not have any seating positions that can be used safely with the car seat.Improper placement of the c...

Page 22 - use the following types of vehicle belt

22 Be Sure Your Vehicle Seat Belt Meets These Requirements The vehicle seat belt must be designed to hold thecar seat tightly at ALL times. There are a varietyof seat belt systems that are NOT safe for usewith the car seat because they will not hold thecar seat tightly at all times. We will first de...

Page 23 - use a lap belt that stays loose and can; use a lap/shoulder combination

23 DO NOT use a lap belt that stays loose and can move until it locks in a crash or sudden stop . This belt has an Emergency Locking Retractor,E.L.R. It is often seen in combination with amotorized shoulder belt. Since these lap beltswill loosen if pulled on slowly, the car seat mayshift to an uns...

Page 25 - This type of vehicle belt is tightened

B. Vehicle Belt Systems that ARE Suitable for Use with the Car Seat The following vehicle belt systems can beused with your car seat, IF the seat locationmeets all other requirements of these instructionsAND THOSE IN YOUR VEHICLEOWNER’S MANUAL. Lap belt that is manually adjusted and staystight . T...

Page 26 - Once it is buckled, this type of; Locking clip

26 harness, you must use a vehicle seat with a lap/shoulder belt. Lap/shoulder combination belt with a lockinglatchplate . Once it is buckled, this type of belt has a latchplate that will not allow the lapportion of the belt to loosen. This vehicle beltdoes not require a locking clip. Lap/shoulder...

Page 27 - Make sure you have adjusted the harness straps

27 5.3 Positioning and Securing the Car Seat in Your Vehicle Installation of your car seat varies depending on the type of seat belt system you have in yourvehicle. Carefully review the following pages todetermine the proper installation requirements. There are many kinds of vehicles, seat belts, an...

Page 29 - automatically adjusted lap belt

29 6. Buckle the vehicle belt. Make sure the buckle tongue goes into the correct buckle, and not theadjacent one . The vehicle belt should not be twisted or turned. 7. Now the vehicle seat belt must be tightened. Push down hard withyour knee or free hand in the middle of the carseat . Then pull ...

Page 30 - manually adjusted lap belt; is tightened; lap/shoulder combination belt with a; is tightened by pulling

30 A manually adjusted lap belt is tightened by pulling on the excess belt while pushingdown hard on the car seat. However, you mayhave trouble tightening the belt because of theupright angle at which you must pull. You mayhave to unbuckle the vehicle belt, estimate abelt length that will make the...

Page 31 - requires the locking clip, unless your; inch

31 A lap/shoulder combination belt with a latchplate that can slide freely along the belt requires the locking clip, unless your vehicle’s seat belt can be converted in anotherway that is described in your vehicle owner’smanual. See your vehicle owner’s manual tofind out if your vehicle belt can b...

Page 33 - When not using tether,; place tether behind

33 a. Make sure tether is securely attached to the car seat. b. Fasten the tether clip tothe anchorpoint . Styles andlocations ofthe anchorpoints vary.Consult yourvehicle owner’s manual about how to use ananchor point in your vehicle. c. Tighten the tether strap securely. To tighten, pullon free e...

Page 34 - Safety Check; Make sure that the car seat is properly secured; EVERY TIME YOU; DO NOT USE; ANY; SEATING LOCATION

34 Safety Check 12. Make sure that the car seat is properly secured by the vehicle seat belt system by performingthe following test EVERY TIME YOU DRIVE WITH YOUR CHILD: Holding the car seat near the vehicle belt path,Twist and pull the car seat firmly forward andto both sides to make sure the vehic...

Page 35 - Make sure that the harness and crotch straps

35 5.4 Securing Your Child in the Car Seat with the Built-in Harness Adjust the harness system snugly every time youplace your child in the car seat. Be aware thatsomething as simple as changing a jacket mayrequire a change in the length of the harness. Tosecure your child, follow these steps: 1. Ma...

Page 36 - Check; that harness

36 3. Place child in car seat so that the child’s bottomrests against the back ofthe car seat. 4. Pull harness straps around your child. Snapeach buckle tongue intothe buckle of the crotchstrap . Make sure you hear a “click”. Check that harness is securelylatched by pulling on thestraps. If harnes...

Page 37 - Final Safety Check; Check that harness straps are tight and not

37 5. Rethread shoulder harness strap through harness clip or, for two-piece harness models, push clip halves together until youhear a “click” . 6. Position harness clip at middle of child’s chest,level with armpits and away from child’s neck. Make sure straps are flatand tight against child’ssh...

Page 38 - ONLY when the built-in; For the safety of your child, use the car seat in

38 5.5 Using the Car Seat in an Airplane This car seat may be installedin an airplane ONLY for achild between 20 and 40 lbs.,and ONLY when the built-in harness is used. Since airlines have some restrictions about theuse of car seats, notify the airline ahead of timethat you intend to bring the car s...

Page 39 - Use of the Booster Seat

39 6. Use of the Booster Seat without the Built-inHarness Use of this car seat as a booster without the built-in harness is meant for a child: who weighs from 30 to 80 lbs. (14 to 36 kg), andis between 40 and 54 inches (102 and 138 cm) inheight, AND whose shoulders are above top harness slots, AND w...

Page 41 - or; when your child weighs more

DO NOT use shoulder belt loose or positioned under arm.Lap portion of lap/shoulder belt MUST be low and snug on hips, just touching thighs. DO NOT allow child to slide down in booster seat. This could position vehicle lap belt across child’s abdomen and vehicle shoulder belt over neck or face. If ch...

Page 43 - Securing Your Child and the; Use of the tether is not required when using the

43 6.2 Securing Your Child and the Booster Seat with the Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Belt 1. Use of the tether is not required when using the seat in this mode; however, it may keep theseat more stable. See pages 14 and 33 forinstructions on tether use. 2. Place booster seat firmly against the back of a fo...

Page 44 - exactly as shown

44 5. Place vehicle lap belt across child’sthighs and through the cutouts in thesides of the boosterseat. Place shoulderbelt in front of thechild. Fasten thebuckle and pull up on the shoulder belt to tighten . Make sure buckle tongue goes into the correct buckle, and not the adjacent one . Seat ...

Page 45 - Final Safety Checks; across the face or neck.

45 7. Adjust positioner as high as possible without shoulder belt touchingchild’s neck. To adjust,unhook bottom of positioner, slide up or down to desired height and thread bottom hook into closest loop below . 8. Check to be sure shoulder belt is properly positioned over shoulder and snug against...

Page 46 - This Restraint is; not; certified

46 6.3 Using the Booster Seat in an Airplane This Restraint is not certified for Aircraft use. Aircraft seatrestraints are not equipped with shoulder straps, so itwould be impossible to properly secure a larger child in the booster seat on an airplane.

Page 48 - Cleaning and Maintenance; BLOT THE SEAT COVER; with a damp; CAR SEAT METAL AND PLASTIC PARTS; may be spot cleaned or; BUCKLE; may be cleaned with a damp cloth.; NEVER LUBRICATE THE BUCKLE.; If the

48 8. Cleaning and Maintenance BLOT THE SEAT COVER with a damp sponge using a mild soap solution and coolwater. If necessary, the cover may be removedand machine washed. CAR SEAT METAL AND PLASTIC PARTS may be cleaned by wiping with a mild soap andwater solution. DO NOT USE BLEACH. Use ofbleach may ...

Page 51 - Registering Your Car Seat

9. Registering Your Car Seat Model No.Serial No.Purchase Date Dear Customer, Please fill in the above information. The modeland serial numbers can be found on a label underneath your car seat. Fill out the prepaid registration postcard attachedto the seat cover and mail it today. Child restraintscou...

Page 52 - Replacement Parts; Instructions for ordering car seat parts:; IF YOU NEED HELP; If you have any questions or need any parts not

52 10. Replacement Parts Instructions for ordering car seat parts: Complete the form that follows. Your car seatmodel and serial numbers MUST be included onthe form to ensure proper replacement parts. Yourmodel number can be found on a sticker on theunderside of your car seat. Payment must accompany...

Page 56 - Graco Children’s Products Inc.

Graco Children’s Products Inc. Elverson, PA 19520 1-888-224-6549 Keep this manual in the storage compartment on the back of the car seat.