Graco PD247322A - Manuals

6 2.0 Registration Information 3OHDVH¿OOLQWKHDERYHLQIRUPDWLRQ7KHPRGHOQXPEHUDQGGDWHRIPDQXIDFWXUHFDQEHIRXQGRQ a label on the child restraint. Fill out the prepaid registration postcard attached to the harness and mail it today. Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register t...

7 3.2 Child Restraint Useful Life Please contact our Customer Service Department with any questions you may have concerning SDUWVXVHRUPDLQWHQDQFH:KHQ\RXFRQWDFWXVSOHDVHKDYH\RXUSURGXFW¶VPRGHODQG GDWHRIPDQXIDFWXUHUHDG\VRWKDWZHPD\KHOS\RXHI¿FLHQWO\7KHVHQXPEHUVFDQEHIRXQG on a label on the child restraint....

9 Harness straps United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards have GH¿QHGDV\VWHPIRU installing child restraints in vehicles. The system is called LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for CHildren). LATCH may ONLY be used IN PLACE of vehicle belt if vehicle is equipped with LATCH anchor points. Pl...

10 ™ 1. Lay child restraint flat on back. Grab seat pad fabric in sitting area to expose the gutters ™ . MAKE SURE DOOKDQGVILQJHUVDQGRWKHUREMHFWV are clear of the gutters. 2. MAKE sure the harness straps are securely attached within the “T”-shaped slots around the arms as shown š . :LWK\RXURWKHUKDQG...

14 6.0 WARNINGS ‡$FFRUGLQJWRDFFLGHQWVWDWLVWLFV CHILDREN ARE SAFER WHEN PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN REAR VEHICLE SEATING POSITIONS, RATHER THAN FRONT SEATING POSITIONS. For a YHKLFOHZLWKDIURQWSDVVHQJHUDLUEDJUHIHUWR your vehicle owner’s manual as well as these instructions for child restraint installation....

16 FAILURE TO USE CHILD RESTRAINT IN A MANNER APPROPRIATE FOR YOUR CHILD’S SIZE MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. Instructions for the use of this child restraint differ greatly depending on the size of your child. Be sure you are using the child restraint in the correct mode and wit...

17 7.2 WITHOUT Built-in Harness Your child must meet all requirements: ‡:HLJKWWROEV (mass between 13.6 and 45 kg) ‡+HLJKWWRLQFKHV (96 and 145 cm) in height ‡DSSUR[LPDWHO\\HDUVRIDJH‡WKHVKRXOGHUEHOW MUST lie across child’s shoulder as shown and the lap portion of the belt is positionned low on the chi...

18 7.3 WITHOUT Back Support Your child must meet all requirements: ‡ZHLJKEHWZHHQDQGOEV PDVVEHWZHHQDQGNJ ‡DQGDUHEHWZHHQDQGLQFKHV DQGFPLQKHLJKW‡DSSUR[LPDWHO\\HDUVRIDJH‡WKHVKRXOGHUEHOW MUST lie across child’s shoulder as shown and the lap portion of the belt is positionned low on the child’s hips. :KHQ...

19 8.0 Choosing an Appropriate Vehicle Seat Location 8.1 Vehicle Seat Location Requirements Some seating positions in your vehicle may not be safe for this child restraint. Some vehicles do not have any seating positions that can be used safely with the child restraint. If you are not sure ZKHUHWRSO...

20 8.2 Vehicle Seat Belt Requirements 8.3 SAFE Vehicle Seat Belt Systems MANY SEAT BELT SYSTEMS ARE NOT SAFE TO USE WITH THE CHILD RESTRAINT. THE VEHICLE SEAT BELT MUST BE DESIGNED TO HOLD THE CHILD RESTRAINT TIGHTLY AT ALL TIMES. Pay careful attention to these systems; some of the seat belts that D...

21 8.4 For Built-in Harness Only ‡ Lap Belts - Manually Ad M usted :KHQEXFNOHGWKHEHOWLVWLJKWHQHG manually by pulling on the excess belt. ‡ Lap Belts with Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) The automatic locking retractor will not permit the lap belt to lengthen once it is buckled. Tighten the belt by...

23 8.6 UNSAFE Vehicle Belt Systems ‡ Lap Belts with Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) This lap belt stays loose and can move until it locks in a crash or sudden stop. DO NOT USE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYSTEMS TO SECURE THE CHILD RESTRAINT. LATCH can be used IN PLACE OF the following unsafe belt system...

24 ‡ Passive Restraint - Lap Belt with Motorized Shoulder Belt DO NOT use vehicle belts that are attached to the door in any way or that move along a track to automatically surround the passenger when the door is closed. ‡ Lap Belts Forward of Seat Crease Vehicle seat belts located forward of seat c...

26 NOTE: Some vehicle manufacturers have lower maximum weight ratings for LATCH anchors, so you must consult your vehicle owner’s manual or call the vehicle manufacturer to confirm the limits on your vehicle’s LATCH anchors. Use vehicle belt (not LATCH connectors) for installations with children wei...

28 › 10.0 Using Child Restraint WITH Built-in Harness 1. Loosen the harness straps by lifting the harness adjuster lever ™ at front of seat near the adjustment strap and pulling the straps toward you š . 2. Open harness clip › . FAILURE TO PROPERLY ADJUST THE HARNESS STRAPS FOR YOUR CHILD INCREASES ...

29 3. Unbuckle harness straps œ . 4. Check the crotch strap: Choose the position that is closest to but not under your child. 7RFKDQJHFURWFKVWUDSSRVLWLRQSXVKFURWFK belt up through the bottom  of the child restraint and grab it from the top to pull out ž . Reinsert crotch strap in the desired positi...

30 5. The harness straps must go into the slots even with or M ust above the shoulders Ÿ . If straps are in proper slots go to page 34. 6 . To ad M ust harness straps: D7XUQVHDWDURXQGVR\RXZLOOKDYHDFFHVVWR the rear of the seat. b) From the rear of the seat remove straps from metal junction plate   . ...

31 7. Pull strap ends through slots at front of seat ¡ and reinsert them in the desired slots ¢ . Check that the straps are not twisted. MAKE SURE harness straps are inserted into the same slots on each side of the seat.Remove body support when not using harness in the lowest slot position. ¢ ¡

32 8. Use plastic strap guides as a guide to feed the harness up over the red rollers. Make sure to feed straps OVER red rollers and plastic strap guides . Make sure that the tether strap does not interfere when changing the harness strap height positions. 9. If the straps are not fed OVER WKHUHGURO...

33 11. Check that the straps are inserted at the same level. Pull on harness to make sure it is secure . REMEMBER to check the shoulder straps and crotch strap position as your child grows and move them to the next position when necessary. The harness straps must go in the slots even with or just ab...

34 11.0 Securing the Child Restraint in Your Vehicle 11.1 Using a Child Restraint WITH a Built-in Harness Lower anchors must be stored when using vehicle belt. See Section 19.1, Storing LATCH, page 60. 1. Place the child restraint firmly against the back of a forward-facing vehicle seat. 2. Thread t...

36 6. If a vehicle top tether anchor is available, secure the tether to hold seat in place. See Section 19.0 Using the Tether SDJH :KHQQRWXVLQJWKHWHWKHUKRRNLWRQWKHWHWKHU VWRUDJHEDURQWKHUHDURIWKHVHDWVHHSDJH 7. Safety Check for Secure Installation Perform this test every time you drive with your child...

38 œ  6. NEVER put two LATCH connectors on one vehicle LATCH anchor unless specifically allowed by the vehicle manufacturer œ . 7. All LATCH seating positions have tether anchors. Secure the top of the seat using the tether strap. See Section 19.0 Using WKH7HWKHUSDJH 8. Safety Check for Secure Inst...

39 12.0 Securing Your Child in the Child Restraint FAILURE TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR CHILD IN THE CHILD RESTRAINT INCREASES THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A SHARP TURN, SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH. ,QDFUDVKWKHFKLOGUHVWUDLQWSURYLGHV12SURWHFWLRQIRU\RXUFKLOGXQOHVVWKHKDUQHVV straps are prope...

40 3. Fasten harness clip š . Position harness FOLSDWPLGGOHRIFKLOG¶VFKHVWOHYHOZLWK armpits. 4. Tighten the harness straps by pulling the adjustment strap on the front of the seat › . 5. Make sure straps are flat and snug against child’s shoulders and thighs. You should not be able to pinch œ the har...

41 1. Remove harness straps. Open chest clip and harness buckle ™ . 2. Face the rear of the seat and remove the belt straps from metal junction plate š as shown. 3. Remove crotch strap by pushing the strap retainer › RQERWWRPRIVHDWXSWKURXJKVORW 13.0 Harness Removal or Re-attaching Harness š › 1a ™

44 10. Remove harness straps from arms as shown in ¢ . 6WRUHWKHERG\VXSSRUWKDUQHVVFRYHUVFURWFK pad cover and harness straps in safe place for future use. 11. Move seat pad fabric out of the way then raise seat back so that both arms LOCK into the gutters . You should hear a CLICK when the arms lock i...

46 14.0 Using Your Child Restraint WITHOUT Built-in Harness WARNING! Use only the vehicle lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in the booster seat. LATCH will not secure your child in the booster seat ™ . Vehicle belts MUST lie flat against child and MUST not be twisted. NEVER use...

48 Vehicle seat headrest should not create a gap between vehicle seat and booster seat Ÿ . The front of booster seat MUST NOT hang over front of vehicle seat   . INCORRECT INCORRECT   Ÿ

49 1. Place booster seat firmly against the back of a forward-facing vehicle seat equipped with a lap/shoulder belt only. 2. Place child in car seat with child’s back flat against back of car seat. 3. Position lap/shoulder belt through shoulder belt guide ™ not underneath shoulder belt guide š . Bel...

50 16.0 Adjusting Head Support When using with or without the built-in harness.BEFORE DGMXVWLQJWKHKHDGVXSSRUWKHLJKW have your child lean forward slightly. Squeeze the red adjustment handle ™ on top of seat and pull back support up until it snaps into one of the 5 height positions. 7RORZHUVTXHH]HUHGD...

51 7RDGMXVWKHDGVXSSRUWVLGHZLQJV push buttons on top of seat down and rotate wings to desired position. ›

52 To use booster seat WITHOUT back VXSSRUWUHPRYHKDUQHVVVWUDSVLIDWWDFKHG (see section 13.0 Harness Removal, p.41-45) then continue with the following steps: 1. Detach 2 lower elastic straps from rear of seat as shown ™ . 2. Detach elastic strap from the hooks on the seat pad as shown. Repeat on othe...

53 3. Pull the seat pad out of the way to reveal red buttons as shown in › . Slide the buttons to release the back support from the base and lower it into a flat position. :KHQUHPRYLQJEDFNVXSSRUW\RXPXVW support the back support when sliding the red buttons that disengage the back support from WKHEDV...

55 18.0 Securing Child in Vehicle with Shoulder Belt Positioning Clip ™ The shoulder belt MUST lie across child’s shoulders in red zone as shown ™ . ,IVKRXOGHUEHOWOLHVRXWVLGHWKLV]RQHWKH shoulder belt positioning clip MUST be used. To attach clip to booster seat:1. Insert the loop end of strap throug...

57 Shoulder belt positioning clip 4. Slide the vehicle shoulder belt onto the clip as shown  and pull free end of strap down ž to tighten clip against the child’s shoulder.The lap portion MUST pass through the vehicle belt guide and be positionned low on the hips. The belt MUST NOT be twisted. Shou...

58 5. Lap portion of lap/shoulder belt MUST be low and VQXJRQKLSVMXVWWRXFKLQJWKLJKV DO NOT allow child to slide down in booster seat Ÿ . CORRECT Ÿ

59 19.0 Using the Tether All LATCH seating positions have tether anchors. Always use tether if a vehicle tether anchor is DYDLODEOHFKHFN\RXUYHKLFOHRZQHU¶VPDQXDOIRUWKHWHWKHUDQFKRUORFDWLRQV,I\RXUYHKLFOHLV QRWHTXLSSHGZLWKDWHWKHUDQFKRULWPD\EHSRVVLEOHWRLQVWDOORQH&RQWDFW\RXUYHKLFOH dealership for the ...

60 19.1 Storing Lower Anchors and Tether (LATCH) )RUHDVHRIVWRULQJH[WHQG LATCH to its maximum length. 2. Locate the storage bars on back of child restraint ™ . 3. Fasten ends of tether and lower anchors onto their respective storage bars as shown š . 4. Tether and lower anchors storage should look li...

61 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 WKHKDUQHVVWKLVUHVWUDLQWLV127&(57,),('IRUDLUFUDIWXVH because aircraft seats do not have a shoulder belt. Important points to remem...

64 ‡&RQWLQXRXVXVHRIFKLOGUHVWUDLQWPD\FDXVHGDPDJHWRYHKLFOHVHDW8VHDFKLOGUHVWUDLQWPDW towel or thin blanket to protect upholstery. ‡0HWDODQGSODVWLFSDUWVFOHDQZLWKPLOGVRDSDQGFRROZDWHU1REOHDFKRUGHWHUJHQWV ‡+DUQHVVVWUDSVDQG LATCH straps: spot clean or replace. Do not immerse the straps in water. Doing s...

65 7XUQUHVWUDLQWRYHUSXVKUHWDLQHUWKURXJKFURWFKVWUDSVORW ™ . 2. To clean buckle - place in a cup of warm water and gently agitate WKHEXFNOHSUHVVWKHUHGEXWWRQVHYHUDOWLPHVZKLOHLQWKHZDWHU š . DO NOT SUBMERGE THE HARNESS WEBBING. DO NOT USE SOAPS or LUBRICANTS. DO NOT use household detergents. Never lubric...

66 Seat Cover: clean with a damp sponge using PLOGVRDSDQGFRROZDWHU,IQHFHVVDU\FRYHU may be removed for cleaning.1. Remove harness and crotch straps (see 6HFWLRQ+DUQHVV5HPRYDOS 2. Remove elastic loops from seat as indicated in ™ and š . 3. Machine wash cover in cold water on delicate cycle and drip-dr...

68 26.0 Replacement Parts and Warranty To purchase parts or accessories or for warranty information in the United States, please contact us at the following: www.gracobaby.com or 1-800-345-4109 25.0 Owners Manual Storage Your Owner’s Manual can be stored on the bottom of the seat inside the slot in ...