Installation tip – Safety 1st Alpha Omega Elite User Manual

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F-3 Preparing to Install
LATCH Forward-Facing

Routing LATCH Belt

Insert the hook that has
the adjuster closest to
it, through the
forward-facing belt path.

1.

Thread LATCH Across

Pull the LATCH hook
across the back and out
the other side as shown.
Do not twist the belt.

2.

F. Installing Forward-Facing

F-4 Install Forward-Facing
With LATCH

Note: Review your vehicle’s owner manual for LATCH belt use.

1.

Do not use the LATCH system along with the
vehicle belt.

Check LATCH belt before each use. Use only if
the belt can be tightened properly and securely.

Failure to follow these warnings can result in
serious injury or death.

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Note: Pull the LATCH belt out of the rear-facing belt path if you
have used this child restraint rear-facing.

Place Child Restraint in
the Back Seat
Forward-Facing

Place child restraint flush
against the vehicle seat
back forward-facing.
Only use the recline
position to install the child
restraint flush against the
back of the vehicle seat.

Hook LATCH to
Vehicle Anchor

Fasten one LATCH belt
hook to the anchor in
the vehicle seat bight.
Repeat for other side of
child restraint.

2.

Tighten LATCH Belt

Place knee in the child
restraint. Push down
firmly while pulling up on
the loop to tighten belt.
It maybe easier to tighten
the belt through the belt
path opening as shown.

3.

Installation Tip:

Loosely attach
the tether hook
before attaching
the LATCH belt.
Consult vehicle’s
owner manual for
specific location.

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