| Parents often ask, "What are some of the common installation errors?" This section covers a lot of these errors, but before we get started maybe we should present a sample check list for a correct install. The check list is presented below: | |
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Child seat recline set correctly for position. |
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Harness straps flat and not twisted. |
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Harness straps in correct slots and routed correctly in all slots. |
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Seatbelt routed through correct belt path in child safety seat. |
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Switchable Retractor - Retractor switched to automatic locking mode and secured tightly. |
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Emergency Retractor and Sliding Latch Plate - Locking clip or lockoffs used correctly. |
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Child seat installed tightly, no more than one inch movement side to side and front and back. |
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Tether strap if used, routed correctly, snug and attached to an authorized tether eye. |
| Latch Install | |
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Seat belt latched and placed under seat. |
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Latch straps routed through correct belt path and are positioned on the correct sides of the seats. |
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Child does not exceed weight limits of a latch install. (Check manual if child exceeds 40lbs.) |
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Latch straps tightened correctly, child seat does not move more than one inch side to side and front back. |
| Child in Harness | |
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Child positioned correctly in harness. |
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Rear facing - harness routed through slots at or below shoulders. Forward Facing - harness routed through slots at or above shoulders and harness installed over reinforcement bar if applicable. |
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Both harness straps buckled. |
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Harness straps snug, unable to pinch strap at shoulder. |
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Harness Clip threaded correctly and at armpit level. |
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If Tray Shield or Tee Shield - shield contacts or touches childs chest. |
| Booster Seat | |
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Lap belt over lower hip and/or upper thighs. |
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Shoulder belt over center of shoulder and center of chest and not touching child's neck. |
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If shoulder strap routed through clip, does belt slide freely in both directions. |
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