Graco 1757845 Instruction Manual - Page 18

PLACING CHILD IN CHILD RESTRAINT WARNING To prevent serious injury or death: • Keep harness straps snug and positioned on shoulders with harness tie at arm pit level. • Do not use strap covers, blankets, cushions, or padding under harness straps or child unless provided by Graco. • Child should be dressed in clothing that does not interfere with buckling the harness. Check harness system: • Rear-facing - 5-30 lbs (2.2-13.6 kg) Harness straps must be through bottom or middle slots at or below shoulders. • Forward-facing - 20-30 lbs (9-13.6 kg) and are at least one year old. Harness straps must be through middle or top slots at or above shoulders. • Forward-facing - 30-40 lbs (13.6-18 kg) Harness straps must be through top slots only. DO NOT use middle slots for child over 30 lbs. (13.6 kg). 16 5-Point Models Only: • Crotch strap must be in opening closest to but not under child. Overhead Shield Models Only: • Harness tongue must be in opening closest to but not under child. 1 Place child in child restraint with child's back flat against back of child restraint. 2 Place harness straps over child's shoulders and insert tongue(s) into buckle. Pull up on tongue(s) to be sure they are locked. 3 Close harness tie: Position harness tie at arm pit level. 4 Adjust harness straps to be snug. A snug strap should not allow any slack. It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging. It does not press on the child's flesh or push the child's body into an unnatural position (fig. a). Check that harness straps on chest and thighs are snug. 5 A rolled towel can be used on each side to support small children (fig. b). Be sure towels do not interfere with harness system. Towels should NOT be placed under child.