Silver Cross SX439.DT Balance i-Size Multi Stage Car Seat Instruction Manual

SX439.DT Balance i-Size Multi Stage Car Seat

Product Information: Balance i-Size Multi-Stage Car Seat

The Balance i-Size Multi-Stage Car Seat is suitable for children aged between 15 months and 12 years (76-150cm). The car seat is designed to accommodate your child as they grow, featuring an adjustable headrest, five-point safety harness, and side protection panels. The car seat can be secured to your car using either the ISOFIX connector arms or the top tether and lap section guide which can be attached using the vehicle’s seat belt. The seat shell is made of high-quality materials designed to provide comfort and support for your child during journeys.

Parts Checklist

• Headrest
• Seat shell
• Side protection panel
• Top tether
• ISOFIX connector arms
• Headrest adjustment handle
• Diagonal section seat belt guide
• 5-point Safety Harness
• Buckle
• Harness adjustment button
• Harness adjustment strap
• Recline button
• Instruction manual compartment
• Seat belt lap section guide
• ISOFIX release button
• ISOFIX connector arms extension paddle lever
• ISOFIX connection indicator
• Top tether indicator
• Plastic ISOFIX guides
• ISOFIX Storage protector

Languages

• FRA – French
• SPA – Spanish
• ITA – Italian
• DEU – German
• SWE – Swedish
• FIN – Finnish
• RUS – Russian
• ZH-S – Simplified Chinese
• ZH-T – Traditional Chinese
• ARA – Arabic

Product Usage Instructions: Balance i-Size Multi-Stage Car Seat

1. Ensure that the car seat is securely attached to the vehicle using either the ISOFIX connector arms or the top tether and lap section guide which can be attached using the vehicle’s seat belt.
2. Adjust the headrest to ensure that it is at the correct height for your child.
3. Adjust the five-point safety harness so it is snug and secure around your child.
4. Ensure that the side protection panels are correctly in place to provide additional support in the event of a collision.
5. Use the diagonal section seat belt guide to ensure that the seat belt is positioned correctly over your child’s shoulder.
6. Use the recline button to adjust the seat angle for maximum comfort during long journeys.
7. Refer to the instruction manual compartment for detailed information on how to correctly install and use the car seat.

IMPORTANT – READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USE AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Parts checklist:

1. Headrest
2. Seat shell
3. Side Protection panel
4. Top tether
5. ISOFIX connector arms
6. Headrest adjustment handle
7. Diagonal section seat belt guide 8 5-point Safety Harness
8. Buckle
9. Harness adjustment button
10. Harness adjustment strap
11. Recline button
12. Instruction manual compartment 14 Seat belt lap section guide
13. ISOFIX release button
14. ISOFIX connector arms extension paddle lever
15. ISOFIX connection indicator
16. Top tether indicator
17. Plastic ISOFIX guides
18. ISOFIX Storage protector

Balance i-Size
Multi-Stage Car Seat
76-150cm

Notice: This child restraint system has been approved under Regulation R129 to be used by children between 76 cm to 150 cm in height. For use in, “i-Size compatible” vehicle seating positions as indicated by vehicle manufacturers in the vehicle users’ manual. Please do not leave the child unattended inside the vehicle. Please read the instructions carefully. Incorrect installation of the child restraint system could cause serious consequences for the child. In the case of incorrect installation the manufacturer is in no way responsible. This seat is classed as an i-Size Enhanced Child
Restraint System and i-Size booster seat. The ISOFIX meets size classes ISO F2X and ISO B2.

IMPORTANT – DO NOT USE BEFORE THE CHILD’S AGE EXCEEDS 15 MONTHS

INSTALLING THE CHILD SEAT

INSTALLATION FROM 76-105cm / <21kg

1. Slide the ISOFIX connector arms B (5) to their maximum length by turning the ISOFIX connector arms extension lever A (16).
   Do this on both sides of the seat.
   Extend the top tether and place (4) on top of the seat.

2. Connect the ISOFIX connector arms until you hear them click into place.
   The ISOFIX connection indicator (17) will turn from red to green. Push the seat as far back as possible. Make sure that both lSOFIX are in the same position once you have pushed the seat back.

3. Connect the Top Tether in the anchor point in the vehicle marked with the symbol:

The connector may be closed without being secured in the ISOFIX anchor. Please make sure that the connectors are correctly fastened into the anchor points of the vehicle by pulling the seat once it has been installed.
To detach the seat follow the same steps in reverse.
Move the button(15) to open the connector and release the anchors.

INSTALLATION FROM 105-150cm
Follow the same steps as before. In this case you should not connect the Top Tether.
There is also the option of installing the seat only with the car seat belt when using the 105-150cm mode however where possible it is recommended to use ISOFIX.

FITTING THE CHILD INTO THE CHILD SEAT
The Balance i-Size Car Seat may be used for the following weight ranges:
76-105cm / <21kg using the 5-point safety harness
105-150cm the safety harness must be stored away and the child should be secured with the 3-point vehicle seat belt.
SAFETY HARNESS 76-105cm / <21kg (With ISOFIX + Top tether + 5 point safety harness)

1. Slacken the shoulder straps by pressing the harness adjustment button (10) at the same time, pulling both shoulder straps forward below the chest pads with your other hand.
   Press the red release button and undo the harness. Move the ends of the buckle to each side of the seat so you can put the child in the seat.
   Carefully place the child into the seat and pass both arms through the harnesses.

2. Fit the shoulder strap tongues and together and then push firmly into the crotch strap buckle until you hear a click.

3. Tighten harness by pulling the lower strap (11).
   To get the child out of the seat follow the same process in reverse.
   STORING THE 5-POINT SAFETY HARNESS:
   Once the child reaches a weight of 21kg the 5-point safety harness should be stored away and the child should be secured with the vehicle safety belt.

4. To store the 5-point safety harness away it needs to be fully loosened first. Press the red release button and undo
   the harness. Lift the cover under the cushion and store the buckle parts in the compartment. Then put the cover back on the seat.

5. Open the flap on the back of the seat and stow the shoulder sections of the harness behind.

CAR SEAT BELT 105-150CM

• 2.5 With the child in the seat pull the seat belt around the front, locating it into both seat belt lap section guides (14).
  Pass the shoulder section through the diagonal section seat belt guide(7).
  Fasten the seat belt buckle and pull the seat belt tight, removing any slack.

USING BALANCE

HEADREST AND HARNESS ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM
76-105cm / <21kg
The headrest should be adjusted so that the shoulder belts are at the same level as the child’s shoulders. To adjust the harness and headrest pull the headrest adjustment handle upwards (6) whilst moving the headrest (1). The 5-point safety harness will move upwards together with the headrest.

Place the harness in the correct position showed in the diagram.
105-150cm
Use the headrest adjustment handle to increase the height of the headrest as the child grows.
Make sure that the belt guide is about 2cm above the child ’s shoulder.
If you need to lower the headrest position do the same operation in reverse.

SEAT RECLINE SYSTEM
The BALANCE child seat has 4 recline positions to offer the best comfort.
To recline the seat press the recline lever (12) and pull forward until reaching the required position.

SAFETY NOTES
Please read the whole of this instruction guide carefully. Failure to do so could put your child in danger. You can only expect the Balance i-Size Car Seat to provide maximum protection if it is fitted and used correctly as per the manufacturer’s instructions.

WARNINGS
DO NOT LEAVE CHILDREN ALONE IN YOUR CAR.
IT MAY BE INSTALLED IN VEHICLES WITH APPROVED ISOFIX POSITIONS (AS DETAILED IN THE MANUAL FROM YOUR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER) DEPENDING ON THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM CATEGORY AND THE SPACE IT TAKES UP.

CHECK YOUR VEHICLE INSTRUCTION MANUAL TO MAKE SURE THAT ISOFIX CATEGORY ISO F2X AND ISO B2 CHILD SAFETY SEATS ARE SUITABLE FOR YOUR VEHICLE.
COVER THE SEAT IF IT IS LEFT IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT. PLASTIC AND METAL SURFACES GET VERY HOT AND COULD BURN. THE CAR SEAT COVER IS ALSO LIKELY TO FADE.
KEEP THE CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM AWAY FROM CORROSIVE LIQUIDS, PAINTS OR SOLVENTS THAT COULD DAMAGE THE PRODUCT.
ONLY SUITABLE FOR USE IN THE LISTED VEHICLES FITTED WITH 3 POINT SAFETY-BELTS, APPROVED TO ECE REGULATION NO. 16 OR OTHER EQUIVALENT STANDARDS.
ENSURE THAT THE LAP SECTION OF THE SEATBELT OR HARNESS IS WORN LOW DOWN, SO THAT THE PELVIS IS FIRMLY ENGAGED.

USE THE PLASTIC ISOFIX GUIDES PROVIDED WHEN NECESSARY. SILVER CROSS CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE
OR MARKING TO VEHICLE SEAT UPHOLSTERY.
IT SHALL BE RECOMMENDED
THAT ANY STRAPS HOLDING THE RESTRAINT TO THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE TIGHT, THAT ANY STRAPS RESTRAINING THE CHILD SHOULD BE ADJUSTED TO THE CHILD’S BODY, AND THAT STRAPS SHOULD NOT BE TWISTED.
THE CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM SHOULD BE REPLACED AFTER AN ACCIDENT, EVEN IF THERE ARE
NO VISIBLE SIGNS OF DAMAGE. THE PRODUCT MAY HAVE UNSEEN INTERNAL DAMAGE THAT COULD COMPROMISE THE CHILD’S
SAFETY.

STOP FOR BREAKS ON YOUR JOURNEY SO THE CHILD CAN WALK ABOUT AND PLAY OUT OF THE SAFETY SEAT. IT IS NOT ADVISABLE TO TRAVEL FOR MORE THAN 2 HOURS WITHOUT STOPPING FOR A BREAK. FOR BABIES THIS ADVICE IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT.
THE TEXTILE COVER IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THE CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM. IT MUST NOT BE REPLACED BY ANOTHER COVER WITHOUT EXPLICIT AUTHORIZATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER.
THE COVER & CHEST PADS ARE TO BE FITTED AT ALL TIMES. THEY ARE AN IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURE.
MAKE SURE THE CHILD’S FASTENING HARNESS IS FITTED CORRECTLY AND NOT TWISTED AT ALL.
IT IS ADVISABLE TO MOVE THE FRONT SEAT OF THE VEHICLE AS FAR FORWARD AS POSSIBLE.

DO NOT LEAVE UNSECURED LUGGAGE OR OBJECTS ON THE PARCEL SHELF IN THE VEHICLE, BECAUSE IN THE EVENT OF
AN ACCIDENT THEY COULD
CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OCCUPANTS.
DURING EVERDAY USE OF THE VEHICLE, ENSURE THAT NO PARTS OF THE SEAT BELT OR CHILD SEAT CAN BECOME TWISTED OR TRAPPED BY A MOVABLE SEAT OR IN A DOOR OF THE VEHICLE.
BE SURE THAT THE ENHANCED CHILD RESTRAINT IS INSTALLED IN SUCH A WAY THAT NO PART OF IT INTERFERES WITH MOVABLE SEATS OR IN THE OPERATION OF VEHICLE DOORS.
DO NOT MAKE UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS OR ALTERATIONS TO THE CHILD CAR SEAT.

MAINTENANCE

FITTING / REMOVING THE COVER
The cover has 7 fastening points on the front part.
Simply unfasten these points and then gently pull the front part of the cover.
On the sides of the seat there are some plastic parts that are used to fasten the cover. Simply pull these gently to take the cover off.
To put the cover back on again just follow the same process in reverse. Fit the parts into the slots for the sides.

CLEANING THE FABRICS

1. The seat cover is easily removable and should be washed on a delicate cycle at 30 degrees using a mild detergent.
2. Take out all removable internal plastic / foam parts from inside any fabrics before washing.
3. Do not press, iron, dry clean, tumble dry or wring the covers.
4. Do not use solvents, caustic or abrasive  cleaning materials.
   Dry flat, away from direct heat and sunlight.

THE FABRIC COVER IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THE CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM. IT MUST NOT BE REPLACED BY A DIFFERENT COVER WITHOUT PRIOR AUTHORIZATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER.

CLEANING THE SEAT SHELL AND HARNESS
Wipe clean using a mild hand soap and warm water. You must not use detergents, solvents or strong soaps. This may weaken your infant carrier shell or harness.
You must not remove, dismantle or alter any part of the infant carrier shell or harness. You must not oil or lubricate any part of your infant carrier shell or harness.

CLEANING THE CROTCH STRAP BUCKLE
Clean the crotch strap buckle with a mild hand soap and water and then thoroughly rinse with warm water.
If you require any further advice as to the suitability of this restraint system for your vehicle, please contact your retailer or the Silver Cross customer services on 0845 8726900.

Website: silvercrossbaby.com

References

• Silver Cross UK | Prams, Pushchairs, Car Seats & Furniture

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