scatterbunny
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Question:
When must I use the top tether strap with my Traditions booster seat?
Answer:
The top tether strap must be used with automobile belt systems that do not lock except in sudden stops or impacts and for belt systems that do not keep a child restraint from moving more than one inch forward or backwards or side to side. NOTE: This only applies when using the five-point harness with the booster seat. A tether kit can be ordered by calling the Evenflo ParentLink Consumer Resource Center at (800) 233-5921 or (937) 773-3971.
So, they are saying that the top tether is required if you are installing with ELR belts? Since when? Sure, a locking clip would be required with ELR belts, but our FMVSS laws do not require a top tether, there are only special circumstances that do require a top tether (and we all pretty much know what those are; Britax seats over 65#, Safeguard Go, etc.).
Anyone with an Evenflo Traditions (or really, any Evenflo seat) want to check your manual over for a top tether requirement if you are installing with ELR belts?
Also, the second part of that answer says you must use the top tether if your seat moves side-to-side or forward more than one inch. We all know that's an improper install whether or not a tether is used. The tether won't really fix a bad install.
When must I use the top tether strap with my Traditions booster seat?
Answer:
The top tether strap must be used with automobile belt systems that do not lock except in sudden stops or impacts and for belt systems that do not keep a child restraint from moving more than one inch forward or backwards or side to side. NOTE: This only applies when using the five-point harness with the booster seat. A tether kit can be ordered by calling the Evenflo ParentLink Consumer Resource Center at (800) 233-5921 or (937) 773-3971.
So, they are saying that the top tether is required if you are installing with ELR belts? Since when? Sure, a locking clip would be required with ELR belts, but our FMVSS laws do not require a top tether, there are only special circumstances that do require a top tether (and we all pretty much know what those are; Britax seats over 65#, Safeguard Go, etc.).
Anyone with an Evenflo Traditions (or really, any Evenflo seat) want to check your manual over for a top tether requirement if you are installing with ELR belts?
Also, the second part of that answer says you must use the top tether if your seat moves side-to-side or forward more than one inch. We all know that's an improper install whether or not a tether is used. The tether won't really fix a bad install.