Graco 13785-7-00 User Manual

13785-7-00Replacement PartsInstructions for ordering stroller parts:Complete form below. Your stroller model number MUST beincluded on the form to ens

2. Registering Your Safety SeatModel No.Serial No.Purchase DateDear Customer,Please fill in the above information. The model and serial numbers can be

3. Important Safety InformationNo safety seat can guarantee protection from injury. However, proper use ofthis safety seat reduces the risk of serious

3.2 About Using this Safety Seat in Your Vehicle!YOUR CHILD CAN BE INJURED in a vehicle even if you are not in a crash. Common events such as sudden b

3.3 A Warning About Air Bags!NEVER PLACE THIS SAFETY SEAT IN A VEHICLE SEATINGLOCATION THAT HAS AN AIR BAG. If an air bag inflates, it can hitthe safe

3.5 About the Life and Condition of this Safety Seat!REPLACE THE SAFETY SEAT AND BASE after an accident of anykind. An accident can cause damage to th

3.6 Warnings About Using the Safety Seat as a CarrierInfants can tip or slide the carrier by their movements or by pushing off otherobjects with their

!NEVER PLACE carrier in the top of a shopping cart.Strings and cords can cause strangulation. Keep strings and cords away from child:!DO NOT place car

4. Selecting a Suitable Location for the Safety Seat4.1 Consider These Basic RecommendationsAccording to accident statistics, children are safer when

We recommend that, whenever possible, you securethe safety seat in the center position of the seatdirectly behind the front seats Ê. We also recommend

!THE VEHICLE SEAT MUST FACE FORWARD. DO NOT place safety seat in a rear-facing vehicle seat Ìor a side-facingvehicle seat Í.!ONLY use this safety seat

234© 2000 Graco 785-7-00Failure to follow these warnings and the assembly instructions could result in serious injury or death.Avoid serious injury

4.3 Be Sure Your Vehicle Seat Belt is Safe to UseThe vehicle seat belt must be designed to hold the safety seat tightly at ALLtimes. There are a varie

A. Seat Belt Systems that are NOT Safe for Usewith the Safety SeatDO NOT use the following types of vehicle belt systems with your safetyseat. They wi

!DO NOT use a seat belt that is attached to the doorin any way Ê. This type of belt is designed to openwith the door and automatically surround the pa

B. Seat Belt Systems that are Suitable for Use with the Safety SeatThe following vehicle belt systems can be used with your safety seat, IF theseat lo

!Lap/shoulder combination belt with a lockinglatchplate Ê. Once it is buckled, this type of belthas a latchplate that will not allow the lap portionof

5. Adjusting the Features and Components of the Safety SeatEach model of the safety seat comes with different harness andbase options. Please follow t

5.1 Features and Components: 3-Point HarnessHandleHarnessslotsVehiclebelt hookHandleadjustmentbuttonHarnessclipHarnessbuckle3-PointHarnessstrapsFront

23CanopyHarnessslotReleasehandleAttachmentlatchLevelindicatorOwnersmanualpocketLockingclipHarnessanchorbuckleMountingnotchHarnesstightenerRear View:

5.2 Features and Components: 5-Point HarnessHandleHarnessslotsVehiclebelt hookHandleadjustmentbuttonHarnessclipHarness adjustment strapHarnessbuckleFr

CanopyHarness slotReleasehandleAttachmentlatchLevelindicatorOwners manualpocketHarness adjustmentstrapMountingnotchHarness junction plateRear View: 5

5785-7-006 87PARTS LISTCHECK that you have all the parts listed belowBEFORE assembling your stroller.If any parts are missing, call Customer Service a

26Vehiclebelt pathNon-adjustable BaseThe level indicator is attached to the side of the safety seat, and indicates whether or not thesafety seat is pr

5.3 Removing and Attaching the Safety Seat Base1. Squeeze base release handle at back of the safetyseat to release the attachment latch. Lift safety s

3. Release buttons and rotate handle untilit clicks into desired position and bothhandle adjustment buttons pop out Ê.4. Push on the handle to be sure

2. Slide straight end of another support into thestraight end of the support which has been pushedthrough the canopy Ì.3. Using remaining supports, re

6. Inserting the Harness Straps in the Proper SlotsThe harness straps must go into the harness slots that are even with or justbelow your childs sho

2. Place your child in the safety seat so yourchilds bottom rests against the back of the safetyseat. See diagram #2 on page 37. Determine whichpair

For the 3-Point Harness:1. From the back of the safety seat, push a corner of the harness anchor buckle back into its harness slot. From the front of

4. Insert the harness strap through the appropriateslot. Thread the harness strap through the tightenerexactly as shown in the picture Ì.5. Inspect th

For the 5-Point Harness:1. Lift the seat flap to access the harness adjuster button. Depress the harness adjuster button and loosen the harness Ê.2. B

3. Behind the seat, push both shoulder strapsunder the owners manual pocket and out theother side Ì. Reassemble the strap ends onto the metal junctio

9785-7-0010 11 12To Adjust BackStep 1.Pull up on the wire behind theseat to fully recline it.Step 2.After seat is fully reclined, liftseat upwards unt

7. Securing Your Child in the SafetySeat/Carrier1. Make sure that the harness straps are in the proper slots for your childaccording to section 6, In

3. Move the safety seathandle to the sittingposition and remove thestrap from the harnessclip as shown Ê.Unbuckle the harnessand drape the harnessstra

For the 3-Point Harness:6. Buckle the harness to the latch between yourchilds legs. Make sure that you hear a click. Ifthe harness straps are not b

For the 5-Point Harness:6. Insert the two buckle tongues into the harness buckleon the crotch strap. Make sure that you hear eachtongue click into the

For Both 3 and 5-Point Harnesses:11. Some infants may need extra support tokeep their head and body in a comfortableposition. Your model may include o

8. Securing the Safety Seat/Base in Your VehicleThere are many kinds of vehicles, seat belts, and occupant protection systems.As a result, it is not p

Preparation and Initial Safety Checks1. Make sure vehicle is on level ground so that thelevel indicator, which is attached to the safety seat,can be u

Positioning and Securing the Safety Seat/Base6. Remove safety seat from base regardless of whether or not you plan onusing the base. Squeeze the base

8. Thread the seat belt:a. If you are using the base, follow diagram Ê.b. If you are not using the base, follow diagram Ë.9. Buckle the seat belt. Mak

10. Now the vehicle seat belt must be tightened.When tightening the seat belt over the safety seat, make sure there is noslack on either side of the s

Infant SafetySeat/CarrierOWNER'S MANUALEven if using this seat seems easy to figure out onyour own, it is very important to read this manual. You

11. Tightening a lap-only belt:!An automatically adjusted lap beltÊ is tightened by feeding the seat belt back into itsretractor while pushing down ha

belt because of the upright angle at which you must pull. You may have to unbuckle the seat belt, estimate a seat belt length that will make the seat

c. While still pinching the straps together, unbuckle the seat belt. Do not allow the straps to slip.d. Connect the lap belt to the shoulder belt bypl

Properly Reclining the Safety Seat/BaseFor your childs safety, it is important that your safety seat/base be properlyreclined. Attached to the side o

Adjustable Base:14. Make sure the safety seat/base is not tilted sideways on the vehicleseat. Check the level indicator. You must look straight on at

Non-adjustable Base:14. Make sure the safety seat/base is not tilted sideways on the vehicle seat.Check the level indicator. You must look straight on

Without Base:14. Make sure the safety seat is not tilted sideways on the vehicle seat.Check the level indicator. You must look straight on at the indi

Final Safety Checks15. If your child is already in the safety seat because you have been usingit as a carrier, make sure child is secured with the har

9. Using the Safety Seat in an Airplane!This safety seat may be installed in an airplanethe same way that it is installed in an automobile.Since airli

11. Cleaning and Maintenance !TO REMOVE AND WASH SAFETY SEAT PAD, see following pages.!SAFETY SEAT METAL AND PLASTIC PARTS may be cleaned bywiping wit

Table of Contents21. Warnings to Parents and Other Users2. Registering Your Safety Seat3. Important Safety Information3.1 About Your Child3.2 About Us

Models with 3-Point HarnessTo wash the safety seat pad:1. From the back of the safety seat, loosen and remove the harness strap from the harnesstighte

Models with 5-Point HarnessTo wash the safety seat pad:1. Remove the harness from the safety seat by following the instructions on page 34 for the 5-p

4. Carefully remove the seat pad. DO NOT USE SAFETY SEAT withoutthe seat pad.5. Machine wash on delicate cycle and drip-dry. DO NOT USE BLEACH.6. Fit

12. Replacement PartsInstructions for Ordering Safety Seat Parts:Complete the form that follows. Your safety seat model and serial numbersMUST be incl

Model No. Serial No.(Both numbers required)SHIP TO:NameAddressCity, State, Zip( ) TelephoneCharge to credit

Graco Childrens Products Inc.Elverson, PA 195201-888-224-6549

35. Adjusting the Features and Components of the Safety Seat5.1 Features and Components: 3-Point Harness5.2 Features and Components: 5-Point Harness5.

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1. Warnings to Parents and Other UsersDO NOT install or use this safety seat until you read and understand theinstructions in this manual and in your