New posts. Search forums. Log in. Install the app. Visitor posts subject to approval. Community Recommended Carseats. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. Thread starter Kate Start date Jan 19, Kate New member. I'm new here. However, that strength and sturdiness come with a heavy price — literally.
At over 23 lbs, Radian XT feels like a tank when you pick it up. Only the top 3 can be used for a forward-facing child. For forward-facing, the straps should be in the nearest slot at or above shoulder level but it must be one of the top 3 sets of slots. With the cover on, I measured the lowest harness slot height at approximately 8. This is higher than most other convertible carseats currently on the market which means more growing room before the seat is outgrown.
Adjusting the harness height is accomplished by removing the shoulder straps from the single-arm splitter plate in the back of the restraint and re-threading them through the desired slots. If the seat is installed rear-facing it is possible to re-thread the harness without uninstalling. However, if the seat if forward-facing you will have to uninstall it to move the harness straps to a different height. The seat comes out of the box with the harness straps threaded in the 4 th second from the top harness slots and the crotch strap in the 3rd outermost position.
Since most consumers will be using the seat rear-facing initially — expect to make some adjustments right off the bat before your child can use the seat. Recline Adjustments : Radian XT has an upright and a semi-recline position for forward-facing. The bottom of the seat extends outward to create a bit of recline if desired.
For rear-facing installations, the necessary recline angle is achieved by using the detachable base. This detachable base is mandatory for rear-facing installation but must never be used when the seat is installed in the forward-facing position.
There are 4 approved ways to carry the seat all clearly outlined in the manual but due to its weight — Radian XT should never be carried by the harness straps. The SafeStop device is designed to absorb energy and reduce the impact to a smaller, forward-facing child in a crash. SafeStop must be attached to the splitter plate if all of the following specific requirements for usage are met.
The SafeStop device must never be used for a rear-facing child or a child who weighs more than 40 lbs or if the seat is not tethered.
The SafeStop device can be found attached to the top of the cover via a fabric loop. Installing and removing the SafeStop device is relatively quick and easy. It is similar to the type found on many carseats and is relatively easy to use.
The one-pull strap to tighten the harness comes through a slot in the front of the seat. The release lever is under a flap in the cover that is secured with Velcro tabs. This allows for easy adjustments to make the harness tighter or looser. It works smoothly but does require some force. When the seat is installed in the rear-facing position, tightening the harness will be easier if you grab the two straps from behind the shell and pull the slack to the back before pulling on the adjuster strap.
The buckle clicks audibly when each buckle tongue is inserted. The chest clip is a new design and is easy to open and close.
There is an adjuster on one side of this strap. These types of connectors are much easier to attach and remove than the more basic hook connectors. There is a clearly designated storage area on the back of the shell to store the LATCH connectors and tether strap when not in use.
The tether strap on the Radian XT can be used rear-facing as well as forward-facing. For rear-facing tethering, an additional tether connector strap is provided. While tethering a forward-facing child restraint with a harness is always recommended, a top tether is not required for this seat. Just keep in mind that you cannot use the SafeStop device if the seat is not tethered in the forward-facing position.
This is an issue with almost all child restraints that have a harness rated above 40 lbs. At some point, you should expect that it will become necessary to use the seatbelt for installation. Seatbelt installations are just as safe as LATCH, providing that you can get a good, tight installation. Some vehicles have a lower, 40 lb weight limit for the lower LATCH anchors and you should conservatively defer to the lowest weight limit in these cases.
The instructions recommend that you always use the third, outermost position for children over 30 lbs. For children lbs use the slot that is directly below or slightly under the child. To remove the buckle, the metal anchor must be rotated vertically, slid through the opening and then re-threaded through the desired slot. Having small hands helps too. Hope this clears up some confusion for people. There was a phase-in year for the new standard.
This makes me want to kick and cry. My seat was manufactured in June and purchased in Aug I was so freaking close! So close…. So why on earth would I need a new harness to RF to 45? The LATCH belt has a new tilt-lock mechanism on it instead of the push-button locking mechanism for tightening it.
Apparently, the 65SL is still only rated to 40 lbs rear-facing. We just ordered our 2nd one for my son and cannot wait to use them together! The low profile and slim design make for the perfect fit in any car. The low profile seat prevents my kids from putting their feet all over my seat back. The slim base allows up to 3 to go across a row in a van or car, or 2 and leave room for an adult.
What this one has verses other 5pt harness seats is deeper crotch room unlike the Britax, important for my boy , comfortable side panels unlike the SUPER wide Apex. Crazy easy to install in seconds using the latch and tether system. ONLY Con is the weight.
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