Baby Trend EZ Flex-Loc Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 14)

1. If your child is already in the Safety Seat, check that the harness is properly

fitted and tight as instructed in the section entitled Securing your Child in the

Safety Seat / Carrier.

2. Make sure that the Safety Seat is tightly installed and secure in the vehicle by

performing the following test every time you use the Safety Seat. Firmly

push down and side to side on the head end of the Safety Seat to make sure

that the vehicle seat belt does not loosen at all and that the vehicle seat belt is

fastened very tightly around the Safety Seat / Base. If you find that the

vehicle seat belt loosens or that the seat easily moves or rotates downward,

please see section entitled Selecting the Best Location for the Safety Seat to

determine if the position you have selected is adequate and check that you

have completed all of the steps in the section entitled Securing the Safety

Seat or Base in the Vehicle.

DO NOT use this seating location if the Safety Seat does not remain tightly

installed in the vehicle seat!

3. Place handle in mid storage or non-rocking position after installing in

the vehicle.

Using the Safety Seat in an Airplane

This Safety Seat may be used without the Base in an airplane in the same

manner as it is used in an automobile. Please check with the airline in

advance to determine their policies regarding the use of Safety Seats aboard

the airplane. The Safety Seat must be used in only a forward facing airplane

seat. Please ask the flight attendant for assistance in placement of the Safety

Seat. Please follow these instructions for proper installation and perform the

Final Safety Check as instructed herein.

Using your Baby Trend Safety Seat with a Baby Trend Stroller

Please see the stroller owner's manual for information on the use of the Safety

Seat with the Baby Trend stroller.

Cleaning and Maintenance

The hard surfaces of the Safety Seat, (plastic components and metal parts)

may be cleaned by wiping with a solution of water with mild soap. DO

NOT use bleach as it may weaken plastic components. Dry all surfaces

with a clean towel.

The Harness Straps may be spot cleaned with a solution of mild soap and

water or may be replaced if they become overly soiled. DO NOT launder the

straps as they may become damaged or weakened. Please contact Baby Trend

customer service to order replacement harness straps.

DO NOT use lubricants of any kind on any of the components of the Safety

Seat and Base, including the buckle and LATCH system.

The seat pad may be washed as follows:

1. Remove the harness shoulder straps from the Safety Seat as instructed in the

section Adjustment of the Shoulder Straps.

2. For the 5-point harness, unthread the shoulder strap from the Harness-tie and

Buckle Tongues, leaving the Buckle Tongues in the Buckle. Be sure to note

how they are threaded to assist in reassembling.

3. For the Adjustable Back Safety Seat, carefully remove the headrest fabric then

adjust the Adjustable Back to its lowest position. Carefully remove the seat

fabric. For the Fixed Back Safety Seat, carefully remove the seat fabric. For

5-point harness models, do not unthread the lower portion of the harness from

the Safety Seat.

DO NOT use the Safety Seat Without the Seat Pad.

4. For care and maintenance see fabric tag.

5. Reinstall seat pad on Safety Seat when dry being careful to reassemble

the shoulder straps at the appropriate height as described in section

Adjustment of the Shoulder Straps

• If seat angle adjuster feature does not adjust

enough to provide the proper angle of recline,

place a rolled towel, or car seat noodle, under

the base at the foot end to achieve the correct

position. See Figure 52-1.

15.4.2) Safety Seat without Base:

Check that the Safety Seat is level side to side

on the vehicle seat. Check the level indicator

as shown in figure 50-1.

• If the Seat Angle Indicator shows NO red, the

seat is installed at the proper level of recline.

• If the Seat Angle Indicator shows ANY red

the Safety Seat is either too upright or too

reclined. If the Safety Seat is too reclined

adjust the Safety Seat as shown in figure 52-2

until the level indicator shows NO red. If the

Safety Seat is too upright, place a tightly rolled

towel, or car seat noodle, under the foot end of

the Safety Seat until the level indicator shows

NO red. See Figure 52-3. Re-tighten the

vehicle seat belt as instructed in section

Securing the Safety Seat or Base in the Vehicle.

Final Safety Checks

Fig. 52-1

Fig. 52-2

Fig. 52-3

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