Installing the Medifab Houdini 22 Car Seat Harness correctly is crucial for ensuring the safety and comfort of the passenger. Here's a step-by-step guide:
- Prepare the Vertical Fixing Strap: Begin by placing the vertical fixing strap in front of the seatback. Ensure the narrower (38mm) crotch strap is correctly positioned on the seat.
- Thread the Fixing Strap: Take the end of the (50mm) fixing strap and thread it through the space where the seat back and seat cushion meet, working from the front to the back of the seat.
- Secure the Fixing Strap: Pull the tail end of the fixing strap up through the bar buckle, located behind the seat back, and tighten it. Pass the loose end through the 3-bar Sliplock slide to prevent any slippage.
- Position the Steel Safety Buckle: Make sure the Steel Safety buckle is placed as low down behind the seat back as possible, out of the passenger's reach and away from their head.
- Prepare the Body Harness: Before the passenger enters the vehicle, fit the body harness. This harness includes a waist belt and a chest strap. These fasten behind the passenger's back using Side-Squeeze buckles.
- Adjust for Comfort: Adjust the shoulder straps so that the buckle is away from the passenger's head once they are seated. The passenger should sit directly on top of the crotch strap for the best positioning.
- Connect the Steel Safety Buckle: After the passenger is seated, connect the halves of the Steel Safety buckle at the top of the shoulder straps. Bring the crotch strap up between their legs and connect it to the other half of the Steel Safety buckle on the chest pad.
- Final Adjustments: Carefully tighten all the straps, making sure they are snug and secure, but still comfortable for the passenger.
Always refer to the user manual for the Medifab Houdini 22 Car Seat Harness for complete details. This guide helps ensure that the harness provides the necessary postural support and restraint for safe travel.
