BRITAX RÖMER BABY-SAFE CORE BASE - User Manual

BABY-SAFE CORE BASE
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USER GUIDE
BRITAX RÖMER Child Safety EMEA
www.britax-roemer.com | contact@britax.com

Summary

Symbol Explanation

Warning Signs

Explains various levels of danger, consequences, and prevention measures for safety.

Signs and Symbols

Explains symbols used to highlight important information and actions for clarity.

Safety

User Guide

Emphasizes the importance of the user guide for safe product use and potential consequences of non-compliance.

Intended Use

Details the product's design, approval, and compatible seat modules for safe vehicle installation.

Misuse

Lists prohibited actions and improper uses that can lead to product damage or injury.

Safety Information

Provides critical safety advice regarding damaged seats, hot components, and unsecured objects in the vehicle.

Use in the Vehicle

Secure Base Station

Step-by-step guide on selecting a suitable seat and securing the base station in the vehicle using ISOFIX.

Fastening the ISOFIX

Details the process of connecting the base station's ISOFIX locking arms to the vehicle's ISOFIX brackets.

Setting Support Leg

Explains how to correctly extend and secure the support leg for stable base station placement.

Secure Seat Module to Base Station

Instructions for correctly attaching and locking the infant carrier seat module onto the base station.

Check Before Every Use

Lists essential checks for the base station, seat module, and vehicle before each journey for safety.

Release Seat Module from Base Station

Procedure for safely detaching the infant carrier seat module from the base station.

Loosen Base Station

Loosen Base Station Procedure

Step-by-step guide on how to detach the base station from the vehicle's ISOFIX connection.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Clean Plastic Parts

Instructions for cleaning the product's plastic components using soapy water.

Troubleshooting

Solutions for common issues like the slider not moving or ISOFIX connection problems.

Storage and Disposal

Storage

Guidelines for storing the product when not in use, including location, temperature, and protection.

Disposal

Instructions on how to properly dispose of the product, including not dismantling and following regulations.

Contact

Contact Information

Provides company details, website, and email address for customer inquiries.

Overview

1. Function Description
2. Usage Features
3. Maintenance Features

The provided document is a user guide for the Britax Römer BABY-SAFE CORE BASE, a car seat base designed to enhance child safety in vehicles. This base serves as a secure anchor for compatible infant carriers, ensuring they are correctly installed and stable during travel.

Function Description

The BABY-SAFE CORE BASE is an ISOFIX-compatible base station that provides a stable and secure connection for the BABY-SAFE CORE infant carrier in a vehicle. Its primary function is to facilitate the correct and safe installation of the child seat, minimizing the risk of injury in the event of an accident. The base features ISOFIX locking arms that connect to the vehicle's ISOFIX installation brackets, a support leg for additional stability, and visual indicators to confirm correct installation.

The base is designed to be used with specific Britax Römer seat modules, ensuring compatibility and optimal safety performance. It simplifies the process of securing the child seat, allowing for quick and easy installation and removal of the infant carrier from the vehicle. The support leg extends to the vehicle floor, providing anti-rotation stability and absorbing impact forces in a collision. Visual indicators, such as green/red signals for ISOFIX connections and support leg stability, provide clear feedback to the user, confirming that the base and seat module are correctly installed and ready for use.

Usage Features

The BABY-SAFE CORE BASE offers several user-friendly features to ensure ease of use and maximum safety.

• Seat Selection: The guide emphasizes selecting a suitable vehicle seat, noting that i-Size approved car seats are compatible, and provides guidance on checking the Britax Römer model list for approved car seats with ISOFIX installation brackets. It also specifies that only car seats arranged in the direction of travel are approved for use with this base.
• Insertion Aids: To simplify connecting the ISOFIX locking arms, insertion aids are provided. These aids are clamped to the vehicle's ISOFIX installation brackets, guiding the base's locking arms into place. The guide also notes that some vehicles may have integrated applicators.
• Positioning the Child Seat: The process begins by folding the support leg completely away from the base station until the red swivel indicator is no longer visible, then placing the base station on the selected car seat.
• Fastening the ISOFIX: The ISOFIX locking arms are extended by sliding a slider to the side. Once extended, these arms are connected to the vehicle's ISOFIX installation brackets. Audible clicks and green ISOFIX indicators confirm a secure connection. A crucial safety check involves pulling at the product to ensure both ISOFIX locking arms are firmly attached to the vehicle.
• Setting the Support Leg: After securing the ISOFIX, the support leg is extended to the vehicle floor by depressing an adjustment button. A green protection indicator confirms that the support leg is stable and correctly positioned. The guide warns against placing objects underneath the support leg and ensures it does not lift the base from the car seat surface.
• Securing the Seat Module: The infant carrier (seat module) is placed onto the base station, where it audibly locks into place. A red safety indicator becomes invisible when the seat module is securely attached. Users are instructed to lift the seat module to verify it is firmly locked.
• Pre-Use Checks: Before every journey, a comprehensive list of checks is provided for both the base station and the seat module. These include verifying ISOFIX connections (green indicators), support leg stability (green protection indicator, no red rotation indicator), and ensuring the child is correctly strapped into the seat module with tight, untwisted straps, and a properly adjusted headrest and shoulder pads. The guide also reminds users to disable the front airbag if the seat module is facing backwards in the front seat.
• Releasing the Seat Module: To remove the infant carrier, a release button is pushed and pulled, allowing the seat module to be lifted from the base.
• Loosening the Base Station: To remove the base from the vehicle, the seat module is first removed. The support leg is retracted by depressing the adjustment button. The base is then pushed into the car seat, the slider is moved to the side, and the base is pulled away from the car seat. Finally, the release buttons on the ISOFIX locking arms are pressed to detach them from the vehicle's brackets, and the arms are slid back into the base station for protection.

Maintenance Features

Maintaining the BABY-SAFE CORE BASE is straightforward, focusing on cleanliness and troubleshooting common issues.

• Cleaning Plastic Parts: The plastic components of the base should be regularly cleaned with soapy water.
• Troubleshooting:
  • Slider Not Moving / ISOFIX Not Moveable: If the slider cannot be moved or the ISOFIX locking arms are stuck, it indicates that the securing hooks, which hold the seat module, are closed without the seat module being present. The solution involves pressing and pulling the release button on the base and then lifting the (non-existent) seat module to reset the securing hooks, allowing the slider and ISOFIX arms to move freely.
  • ISOFIX Not Connecting: If the ISOFIX locking arms cannot connect to the vehicle's ISOFIX installation brackets, the guide suggests that dirty brackets in the vehicle might be the cause. The recommended solution is to clean the vehicle's ISOFIX installation brackets.
• Storage: When not in use for extended periods, the product should be stored in a secure, dry location with a temperature between 20 and 25 °C. It should be protected from moisture, liquids, dust, salt spray, and direct sunlight. Heavy objects should not be leaned on it, and it should not be stored near heat sources.
• Disposal: The guide advises against dismantling the product and recommends preventing third parties from using a defective product. Users should remove the approved label and follow local disposal regulations.

The BABY-SAFE CORE BASE is designed with a strong emphasis on safety, ease of installation, and clear user feedback, making it a reliable component for child car safety.

BRITAX RÖMER BABY-SAFE CORE BASE Specifications

General

Category	Car Seat Base
Installation	ISOFIX
Color Options	Black, Grey
Safety Features	ISOFIX connectors
Indicators	Visual indicators confirm that the base is correctly installed
Support Leg	Yes
Weight Limit	Up to 13 kg
Material	Plastic, metal components