First Class SI BBO60404

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USER GUIDE - TO BE STORED IN RECLINE FOOT

An extremely practical long lasting child seatBirth to 18kg (birth to around 4 years)

Rearward facing for baby up to 13kg or forward facingfor an older child between 9kg and 18kg.

THE MOST TESTED CAR SEAT ON THE ROAD

*WARNING: DO NOT use on passenger seats fitted with afront airbag unless your vehicle manufacturer confirms it is safe.

UNIVERSALUp to 18kg Y

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First Class SiFirst Class Si


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Thank you for choosing Britax

It is important that you read this User Guide BEFORE trying to install your child carseat (surveys have revealed that 7 out of 10 car seats are not installed correctly orbeing used properly Source: RAC). The First Class Si is designed for children frombirth to approx four years (Birth to 18kg). It is designed to carry children from Birth

to 13kg in rearward facing mode and 9kg to 18kg in forward facing mode.This manual also contains a section on how to care for your child car seat.

Contents

Vital information Read now page 02

Frequently asked questions page 03

Crucial parts of your child car seat page 04

Fitting your child in the First Class Si

Adjusting the harness page 05

Checking the height of the shoulder straps page 06

Removing your child from the First Class Si page 08

Changing the height of the shoulder straps page 08

Fitting the seat rearward facing page 11

To remove the First Class Si from the car page 13

Removing the Newborn Insert page 14

Fitting the seat forward facing page 16

Option A - standard routing page 16

Option B - alternative routing page 19

Reclining the seat page 21

Looking after the First Class Si page 22

Removing the cover page 22

Cleaning the cover page 23

Cleaning the harness, chest pads and seat page 23

Refitting the cover page 23

Removing and cleaning the buckle page 24

Important information - read before your first journey page 25

Final Checklist page 26

If in doubt page 26


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Vital Information - READ NOW

DO NOT under any circumstances use a rearward facing seat on

passenger seats fitted with airbags.

DO NOTuse as a forward facing seat on passenger seats fitted

with a front airbag unless your vehicle manufacturer confirms it is safe.DO NOT Use the First Class Si on side facing vehicle seats.

DO NOT Use the First Class Si on rearward facing vehicle seats.

DOfollow these user guide instructions in the order shown and get to know your

First Class Si before installing it in the car.

DOkeep this user guide safe for future reference. There is a storage facility for it on

the recline foot.

DOmake sure that you adjust the harness to fit the clothes your child is wearingbefore each journey - a fitting for winter clothes may be too slack for a child

wearing summer clothes.

DOcover the First Class Si if your car is left in direct sunshine. Metal and plastic

fittings can become hot to touch in sunny weather and the cover may become

faded.

DOalways keep the First Class Si secure. Even if it is not being used by your child.

DOmake sure the vehicle seat-belt is only used in the seat-belt guides described inthis user guide.


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Frequently asked questions

No child seat is escape proof

Harness systems cannot be designed to be completely child proof and yet complywith the legal requirements of European Standard ECE R44. The harness must befastened and adjusted correctly at all times and children encouraged to remainwithin the harness system.

Second-hand car seats

The Hampshire Trading Standards Authority and Britax advise that child car seatsshould not be bought or sold second-hand. Many seats sold through localadvertising and car-boot sales have been found to be dangerous. Please dispose ofyour child car seat safely.

Does the First Class Si fit all cars?All makes, models and years of car differ from one another and it is not

guaranteed that this restraint will fit your car. For advice as to the suitability ofthis restraint for your car please call our Customer Service Helpline on 01264

386034. Alternatively visit Fit-Finder on our web site at www.britax.co.uk

When do I need to use the newborn insert?The newborn insert is designed to allow babies to fit the seat comfortably whenused in rearward installation. It is designed for use from newborn to amaximum of 3 months.

Can I put my child in the First Class Si facing forward before they reach 9kg inweight? No, the weight range corresponds to the European standard applying to carseats and the First Class Si has been tested and approved for forward facing

installation from 9kg. In addition to weighing 9kg, your child should be able to situnaided with confidence.

When do I adjust the harness to the correct height for my child?When you first purchase the First Class Si, then periodically as your child

grows. (see Changing the height of the shoulder straps on page 8)

Can I buy a spare cover in the same fabric I currently have?Spare covers are available in SELECTED fabrics only. To find out which fabricsyou can choose please contact our Customer Service Helpline on 01264 386034

What do I do if the harness buckle does not click when I fasten it?Follow the instructions Removing and cleaning the harness buckle on page 24

When should I install the seat facing rearwards?The First Class Si should be installed rearward facing for all new born babiesand babies up to 13kg in weight.


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IMPORTANT - The First Class Si MUSTonly be used with a lap and diagonalseat-belt (approved to UN/ECE regulation No.16 or equivalent standards).

This is a lap-belt

Diagonal

Lap

This is a lap and diagonal seat-belt

OK NO

Crucial parts of your child car seat

These are the different parts of the First Class Si. You need to know these beforeinstalling the First Class Si in your car.

Types of seat-belt

10. Adjuster strap11. Diagonal seat-belt guides12. Seat shell13. Red seat-belt lock14. Routing label

15. Alternative routing position16. Yoke (between shell and base)17. Base18. Recline foot for rearward facing use19. User guide storage (in recline foot)

1. Shoulder strap slots2. Chest pads3. Harness4. Buckle5. Buckle comfort pad

6. Seat-belt guides (lap belt) forrearward facing use

7. Newborn insert8. Harness adjuster button9. Recline handle

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Using the First Class Si

Preparing to install the First Class Si in the car

IMPORTANT - You must adjust the height of shoulder straps of the harnessto the correct position for your child BEFORE installing the First Class Si in

the car, as they cannot be adjusted once installed in the car.

Adjusting the Harness

Unfasten the buckle by pressing the redharness buckle button (a) and place your childin the seat. Fit the harness around your child.To fasten the buckle (b); first fit the two upper

sections together as shown, then push themfirmly into the lower section until you hear apositive click.

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With one hand, press and hold down theharness release button. Then, with the otherhand below the chest pads, pull the shoulderstraps forwards.

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Check the harness is not twisted, then gentlypull the harness up to tighten the lap sectionswhich are designed to fit low down on yourchild's body.

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Pull the adjuster strap forward making sure theharness is a comfortable but FIRM fit aroundyour child. Make sure the harness straps arenot twisted.

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Finally, pull both chest pads down from yourchild's shoulders onto the chest.

5 REMEMBER - The chest padsare an important safety featureNEVER use the First Class Siwithout them.

Now check the height of the shoulder straps as shown below.

Checking the height of the shoulder straps

IMPORTANT If your baby weighs less than 13kg, refer to The height of theshoulder straps (rearward facing use). If your baby weighs 9-18kg, refer to Theheight & shoulder straps (forward facing use).

NO - Too high YES - Correct NO - Too high

Undo the harness and go to Changing the Height of the Shoulder Straps on page 8

To fit your child into the First Class Si refer to Fitting the First Class Si (rearwardfacing) on page 11

The shoulder straps MUST be threaded through the slots in the cover and shellnearest the top of your childs shoulders. If in any doubt use the slot just below theshoulder rather than above it.

The height of the shoulder straps (rearward facing use)


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Undo the harness and go to Changing the Height of the Shoulder Straps on page 8

To fit your child into the First Class Si refer to Fitting the First Class Si (forwardfacing) on page 16

The shoulder straps MUST be threaded through the slots in the cover and shellnearest the top of your childs shoulders. If in any doubt always use the slot abovethe shoulder rather than below it.

Once you reach the top slots your child may continue to use the seat until their eye

line becomes level with the top of the seat shell or their weight exceeds 18kg.

The height of the shoulder straps (forward facing use)

NO - Too high NO - Too low YES - Correct


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Changing the height of the shoulder straps

IMPORTANT - You must adjust the height of the shoulder straps beforeyou install your child seat in a car.

Removing your child from the First Class Si

To help prevent the harness fromtwisting when you remove your childfrom the seat, loosen the harness bypulling below the chest pads, press the

harness buckle button to undo theharness and then lay the shoulder strapson the outside of the seat as shown.

Carefully place the First Class Si on the floor.With one hand press in and hold the harnessrelease button. With your other hand belowthe chest pads, pull the shoulder strapsforward as far as possible to loosen theharness.

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With the First Class Si fully reclined, open theseat-belt guard at the back of the shell. Pullthe yoke out from behind the seat and unhookone shoulder strap.

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Handy Tip- You will find iteasier to do one shoulder strapat a time and make sure that thebuckle is fastened.


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Pull the cover from the top of the seat sothat you can see the slots in the seat shell.Pull the shoulder strap and the chest padstrap forward and towards the centre of theshell, easing the metal tab and strapsthrough the slot. Then thread them throughto the front of the cover.

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Handy Tip- An alternativerecline position may makeaccess easier.

Handy Tip- Use your otherhand to help angle the metaltab into the slot if necessary.

Re-thread the straps through the chosen slots in the cover. Then (A) thread the end of the strapsthrough the matching slot in the seat shell until the metal tab is against the slot. Then (B) easethe metal tab through the slot by pushing it towards the back and centre of the seat shell. Makesure the straps are not twisted.

Shoulder strap

Chest pad strap

A B

IMPORTANT - The metal tab and chest pad strap should always lieunderneath the shoulder strap as shown.


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Hook the shoulder strap back onto theyoke, making sure that the adjusterstrap is not twisted and that thethread colours on the shoulder strapmatch those on the adjuster strap.Repeat from step 2 with the other

shoulder strap.

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Put the cover back. Pull both shoulder straps forward to remove any slack. Make sure the harnessis threaded through the buckle tongues as shown above.

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IMPORTANT - The shoulder straps and the chest pad straps MUST bethreaded through the same pair of slots.


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Fitting the First Class Si Rearward Facing

EXTREME HAZARD Do not use on passenger seats equipped with air bags.

... and then pull the seat shell forward as far asit will go. Let go of the recline handle andmake sure the First Class Si is locked into therecline position.

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Before installing the First Class Si rearwardfacing it must be fully reclined. First lift therecline handle up...

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Locate the recline foot underneath the seat(see Crucial parts of your child car seat onpage 4). Pull out the recline foot and swing

round until it clicks into the base bottom.

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Place the First Class Si rearward facing on thecar seat. Push it firmly against the back of thecar seat ensuring that the recline foot and seat

frame are resting on your cars seat and thatthe front of the seat shell is resting on theupright section of your cars seat.

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Up to 9kg, and until the baby can sit unaided with confidence, you must ONLY

install the First Class Si rearward facing using a lap-and-diagonal seat-belt.

When your child is newborn, the Newborn Insert should be used at all times. Onceyour child reaches a maximum of 3 months the insert should be removed (seesection Removing the Newborn Insert on page 14). To see if the shoulder strapsare at the correct height for your child, see the section Checking the Height of theShoulder Straps on page 6.

CHECK THAT:YOUR BABY WEIGHS LESS THAN 13KG AND THE SHOULDERSTRAPS ARE THE CORRECT HEIGHT FOR YOUR CHILD.


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Thread the lap section of the seat-belt aroundboth seat-belt guides underneath the front ofthe First Class Si shell. Make sure that the lapsection of the seat-belt is not twisted andremove all slack from this section of the belt

before continuing.

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Fasten the seat-belt across the front of theFirst Class Si.

DO NOT try to go around the back of the FirstClass Si first it will not work that way. Feedthe lap section down between the car seat andthe First Class Si.

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Pull the diagonal section of the seat-belt overthe top of First Class Si. If your seat-beltappears too short, see the blue box on page 13.

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Then tighten the seat-belt by first pullinghere...

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Pull


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... and then, while holding the First Class Si inplace, pull here.

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...Thread the belt around the diagonal seat-belt guide on the side of the seat...

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The First Class Si should now be secure (seatshown in upright position for clarity only).

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IF YOUR SEAT-BELT APPEARS TOO SHORT1. Is the First Class Si pushed hard against the back of the car seat?2. On adjustable seats, make sure that the vehicle seat is adjusted as far back as it

will go (such as for a tall passenger).

3. In cars with a seat-belt height adjuster, make sure that it is in its lowest position.4. For further advice, contact our Customer Services Helpline.

To remove the First Class Si from your car

Simply unfasten the seat-belt and unthread it from the guides.

To stow the recline foot

To return the recline foot to its stored position, simply swing it back into theunderside of the First Class Si. You should hear a click as it disengages from itslocked-open position, and another as it locks into its stowed position. The reclinefoot is only securely stowed once you hear this click.


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Removing the newborn Insert

Remove the buckle comfort pad by pulling itover the buckle.

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With one hand press in and hold the harnessrelease button. With your other hand below

the chest pads, pull the shoulder strapsforward as far as possible to loosen theharness.

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Pull the buckle through the newborn insert.

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Un-fasten the studs in each side of thenewborn insert and pull the shoulder strapsclear of the slots in the newborn insert.

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The newborn insert can now be removed.

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Ensure that the strap adjuster goes through tothe underside of the seat shell, and ensure thatit rests horizontally so that it can't be pulledback through the shell. Pull on the buckle tomake sure that it is secure and that the strapadjuster does not come back through.

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The crotch strap length will now needshortening. To do this, rotate the exposedmetal strap adjuster and push it through theslot in the cover and the seat body. Pull on thebuckle to ensure that the adjuster does not slip

though. The buckle strap is now the correctlength to be used without the insert.

Re-installing the insert

Follow the steps above in reverse order.

IMPORTANT The crotch strapMUST now be adjusted.


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Fitting the Seat Forward Facing. Standard Routing A

Pass the seat-belt between the seat base and seatshell, as shown.

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Place the First Class Si forward facing on the carseat then recline it fully by lifting the recline handle(under the front of the seat shell) and sliding theseat shell into the most reclined position.

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Fasten the seat-belt, making sure that the seat-beltis not twisted and that it lies in the area of the base

indicated by the red routing label, as shown.

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Thread the diagonal section of the seat-beltthrough the red seat-belt lock. Make sure you pull

the seat-belt in the direction of the arrow.

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CHECK THAT: YOUR CHILD WEIGHS MORE THAN 9KG.YOUR CHILD IS ABLE TO SIT UNAIDED.From 13kg you must ONLY install the First Class Si forwardfacing using a lap-and-diagonal seat-belt.

IMPORTANT Have you adjusted the harness to the correct height for your child? You mustadjust the height of the harness BEFORE installing the First Class Si in your car. It cannot beadjusted whilst the seat is installed.

IMPORTANT Ensure that the recline foot is in the stowed position before attempting to install theFirst Class Si forward facing. See the section To stow the recline foot on page 13

IMPORTANT The newborn insert MUST NOT be used when the First Class Si is installed forward facing.

Installing with a lap and diagonal seat-belt

IMPORTANT The First Class Si has two red Seat-belt locks.ONLY USE the one FURTHEST away from the seat-belt buckle.

IMPORTANT You must adjust the length of the crotch strap as shown in Removing the newborninsert on page 14

OptionA


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... and then pull here to tighten the diagonalsection of the seat-belt. It is essential to makesure that the belt is pulled through the redseat-belt lock at the correct angle, or else thebelt will bunch and come out.

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Firmly push your First Class Si into the vehicleseat using your body weight. Again, make surethat the seat-belt still lies in the area of thebase indicated by the red routing label andthen pull the top section here...

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Thread the belt around the diagonal seat-beltguide on the side of the seat.

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The First Class Si should now be secure. Tocheck pull forward firmly on the harness. Thereshould be little or no movement..

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IMPORTANT after installing the First Class Si you need tocheck the position of the seat-belt buckle (see Checking theposition of the seat-belt buckle" on page 18).If in any doubt contact our Customer Service Helpline on(01264) 386034.


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Checking the position of the seat-belt buckle

If, after following the above instructions, yourseat-belt buckle looks like this the First Class Siis NOT correctly installed and the seat-beltmay come undone. Try Alternative Routing Bshown on page 19.If in doubt contact our Customer ServiceHelpline on (01264) 386034.

If, after following the installation instructions,and having used your body weight to tightenthe belt, your seat-belt buckle looks like thisthe First Class Si should now be secure.To check this try to pull the seat forward bythe harness. It should feel firm, not loose.

If, after following the above instructions, yourseat-belt buckle looks like this the First Class Sishould now be secure.

To check this try to pull the seat forward bythe harness. It should feel firm, not loose.


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Fitting the Seat Forward Facing Alternative Routing B

Thread the diagonal section of the seat-beltthrough the red seat-belt lock. Make sure youpull the seat-belt in the direction of the arrow.

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Undo the buckle of the car seat-belt.And re-fasten it so that it lies in the areabetween the tubular frame and the plasticmoulding as shown on the routing label 'B'.

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IMPORTANT The First Class Si has two red seat-belt locks. ONLY USE the oneFURTHEST away from the seat-belt buckle.

Pull here to tighten the diagonal section of theseat-belt. It is essential to make sure that thebelt is pulled through the red seat-belt lock atthe correct angle, or else the belt will bunchand come out.

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OptionOption

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Thread the belt around the diagonal seat-beltguide on the side of the seat.

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The First Class Si should now be secure. Tocheck pull forward firmly on the harness.There should be little or no movement.

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IMPORTANT after installing the First Class Si you need to check the positionof the seat-belt buckle (see "Check the position of the seat-belt buckle").If in any doubt contact our Customer Service helpline on 01264 386034.

If, after following the above instructions, yourseat-belt buckle looks like this the First Class Sishould now be secure. To check this try to pullthe seat forward by the harness. It should feelfirm, not loose.

Check the position of the seat-belt buckle

IMPORTANT If, after using thealternative routing, your seat-belt

buckle still rests on the frame as shown,the First Class Si may be dangerous touse. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCESshould any seat-belt routing other thanthose described here, or on the child carseat, be used. Contact our Customer

Services Helpline on 01264 386034 forfurther advice.

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IMPORTANT Once installed,the seat-belt must be routed

between the shell and tubing ON ONESIDE ONLY - The side nearest to the

buckle.


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Reclining the seat

and then pull the seat shell forward to thedesired angle. Let go of the recline handle and

push the shell either forwards or backwards tomake sure the First Class Si locks into place.

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First lift the recline handle up...

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The First Class Si has five positions fromupright to fully reclined which can be chosenafter installation without disturbing your child.Lift the recline handle and slide the First ClassSi seat shell into the desired position.

Handy Tip - A fully reclinedposition will make fitting easier.

Removing the First Class Si from the car

Upright Reclined

Unfasten the seat-belt and unthread it from the red seat-belt lock.


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Looking after the First Class Si

With the First Class Si fully reclined, open theseat-belt guard at the back of the shell. Pullthe yoke out from behind the seat and unhookboth shoulder straps.

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Press and hold down the harness releasebutton. With your other hand below the chestpads, pull the shoulder straps forward as far aspossible.

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Pull the cover from the top of the seat so thatyou can see the slots in the seat shell. Pull eachshoulder strap and chest pad strap forwardand towards the centre of the shell, easing themetal tab and straps through the slot.Then thread them through to the front of thecover.

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Unfasten the buckle and remove the comfortpad. Slide the shoulder straps out of the chestpads. Gently pull the cover off the seat, easingthe shoulder straps, chest pads, harness buckleand adjuster strap through the slots in thecover.

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IMPORTANT The cover is asafety feature. NEVER use theFirst Class Si without it.

Removing the cover


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Cleaning the Cover

Please read the label on the cover for washing instructions. The cover is machine-washable.DO NOT tumble dry the cover short spin and drip dry only.

IMPORTANT sponge clean only. Use hand soap and warm water.

DO NOT take apart, or attempt to take apart, any of the harness when cleaning

the harness and seat. It is unnecessary and dangerous to do so.

DO NOT use solvents, detergents or washing-up liquid as these may weaken

the harness and the seat.

DO NOT lubricate or oil any part of the seat

Refitting the Cover

Refit the cover by reversing the above instructions, making sure that the chest padsand shoulder straps are threaded through the same pair of slots in both the coverand seat shell.

IMPORTANT Always make surethat the metal tabs have beenthreaded back through the slots in

the shell. Before attaching theshoulder straps to the yoke, makesure that the adjuster strap is nottwisted and that the thread colourson the shoulder straps match thoseon the adjuster strap.

The First Class Si, its cover, comfort pad and chest pads have been carefullydesigned, manufactured and tested to high safety standards.

IMPORTANT The cover is a safety feature. NEVER use the First Class Si withoutit. Dont put your child's safety at risk by using other makes of replacementcovers, comfort pad or chest pads. They could stop the First Class Si fromprotecting your child as well as it should. Replacement covers and a head supportare available from your Britax stockist.

Cleaning the harness, chest pads and seat

Replacement Covers


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Removing and cleaning the buckle

IMPORTANT Food and drink may find their way inside the buckle of the FirstClass Si harness. This can stop it from working as well as it should and so thebuckle may need cleaning from time to time.

Follow the instructions below if you do not hear a click when fastening the buckle.

Clean the harness buckle with warm water.Rinse thoroughly.

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First place the First Class Si in full recline. Thenloosen the harness (see 'Adjusting the harness'on page 5) and lay the First Class Si on itsback. With both hands under the seat shell useyour finger tips to rotate the tab and pushit up through the slot in the seat shell andcover.

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Latch and unlatch the tongues into the harnessbuckle several times until a strong click isheard. If you still cannot hear a strong click runit under warm water to rinse it again.

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To re-fit the harness buckle to your car seathold the tab sideways and insert it into the slotin the seat shell. Make sure the red harnessbuckle button faces away from the seat. lf thebuckle still does not return to its originalworking order, contact our Customer ServicesHelpline on 01264 386034.Ensure that youadjust the length of the crotch strap correctly.When using the Newborn Insert, one metaltab should be visable (longer strap). If the

Newborn Insert is not being used, the metaltab should NOT be visable (shorter strap). See'Removing the Newborn Insert' on page 14.

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IMPORTANT NEVER lubricate oroil any part of the harness buckle


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Important Information. Read before your first journey

DO NOT Use your First Class Si in the home. It has not been designed for home useand should only be used in your car.DO NOT use anything, such as a cushion or coat, to raise the First Class Si off thepassenger seat. In an accident the First Class Si and your car seat-belts would not be

able to protect your child as well as they should.DO NOT attempt to dismantle, modify or add to any part of the First Class Si orchange the way its harness or your car seat-belts are made or used. The officialapproval is no longer valid if modifications are made. NO modifications may bemade to the First Class Si other than by the manufacturer.DO NOT leave loose objects, such as books, in the back of your car. They must besecured because if you have to stop your car suddenly loose objects will keepmoving and can then cause serious injuries. Large and heavy loose objects are aparticular risk.

DO NOT leave folding passenger seats unlatched. If you have to stop your carsuddenly a loose seat back could injure your child.DO NOT leave children alone in your car, even for a short time.DO NOT allow children to play with or adjust the First Class Si.DOstore the First Class Si in a safe place when it is not being used away from direct sunlightand sources of heat, eg radiators. Avoid placing heavy objects on top of it.DOmake sure that the First Class Si does not become trapped by a folding passenger seat orin the door of your car.DOput the lightest passenger behind the First Class Si if they do not wear seat-belts in the

car. In the event of an accident they will cause less damage than a heavier person.Britax, whilst taking into account child car seat contact with vehicle seats throughout thedevelopment of new products, cannot accept responsibility for damage occurring to vehicle

seats.

After an accident

After an accident, the First Class Si and your car seat-belts should be replaced. Althoughthey may look undamaged, if you were to have another accident the First Class Si andyour car seat-belts may not be able to protect your child as well as they should.

Guarantee

All Britax products are carefully designed, manufactured and tested. However, shouldthis product prove faulty within 12 months of purchase due to a materials ormanufacturing fault please return it to the original place of purchase. We will then atour discretion, either repair it free of charge or replace it with the same or a similar product.

For guarantee purposes proof of purchase will be required. We recommend that youretain your receipt and attach it to this user guide. They should then be kept in a safe place.

Britax does not accept liability for damage arising from abuse, misuse or negligence.This guarantee is not transferable and therefore does not apply to second-handproducts Your statutory rights are not affected by this guarantee.


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Final Checklist

However safe a child seat is, however well built it is, your child's safety depends onyou. Read this final checklist once you have fitted the First Class Si in your car.

1. Have you adjusted the height of the shoulder straps to thecorrect position for your child?

See page 5 Preparing to install the First Class Si in your car.2. Have you installed the First Class Si properly?

Rearward Facing - Using a lap and diagonal seat-beltSee page 11Forward Facing - Using a lap and diagonal seat-belt

See page 16

3. Have you checked seat-belt buckle position?Forward Facing - Using a lap and diagonal seat-beltSee page 18

4. Have you adjusted the harness to suit your child and theclothing he or she is wearing?See Page 5, Adjusting the Harness

5. Do you hear a click when fastening the buckle?If you cannot hear a positive click DO NOT use your childseat. The buckle may need cleaning.See page 24, Removing and Cleaning the buckle

If in doubt contact our Customer Services Helpline. It would help if you have thefollowing information to hand before making any enquiry:

Make and model of vehicle ________________________________________________

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Year of vehicle ___________________________________________________________

The position of the child seat in your vehicle _________________________________

Age and weight of your child _______________________________________________

If in doubt

Customer Services HelplineTelephone: 01264 386034Email:[email protected]

Customer Services DepartmentBritax Excelsior Limited,1 Churchill Way West,Andover, Hampshire

SP10 3UW, England


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NOTICE1. This is a Universal child restraint. It is approved to

Regulation No. 44.03 series of amendments, forgeneral use in vehicles and it will fit most, but not all,car seats.

2. A correct fit is likely if the vehicle manufacturer hasdeclared in the vehicle handbook that the vehicle iscapable of accepting a Universal child restraint forthis age group.

3. This child restraint has been classified as Universal under morestringent conditions than those which applied to earlier designs which donot carry this notice.

4. If in doubt, consult either the child restraint manufacturer or the retailer.5. Only suitable if the approved vehicles are fitted with 3 point/static/

with retractor safety-belts, approved to UN/ECE Regulation No. 16 orother equivalent standards.

Point of Sale Information

BBO-604-04

Britax Excelsior Limited

1 Churchill Way WestAndoverHampshire SP10 3UWUnited Kingdom

Customer Service Helpline:01264 386034Switchboard: 01264 333343

Fax: 01264 334146www britax co uk

Issue: 11/03

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