How to Use Your Happy Ride® Booster Seat
Table of Contents
Welcome
Welcome to your new Happy Ride® Booster Seat!
Keep in Mind:
A headrest is required for installation.
Acclimation time will vary with each pet.
Proper acclimation is essential for successful seat usage.
A harness will be needed to secure your pet in the seat.
Preparation
Have the following contents available prior to set up:
![diagram](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/d075r9p6/production/0d858e69c98007296b3a2eb4921f6b6d9728f4f2-650x650.png?w=650&h=650&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)
Basket
![diagram](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/d075r9p6/production/f8951893e953b46db465a65c53176be4f1c4693a-650x650.png?w=650&h=650&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)
Support bracket
![diagram](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/d075r9p6/production/1b834574f6ee108acccfa3ea2142879e73523830-650x650.png?w=650&h=650&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)
Fabric liner
![diagram](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/d075r9p6/production/40336c5e46ef11977a99aa7f17e4881e159697f1-650x650.png?w=650&h=650&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)
Safety leash
(Extra-large has two)
Support Bracket
![diagram](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/d075r9p6/production/caac041a10d421715c555cf8f6c5fbb1355cc959-650x650.png?w=650&h=650&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)
The support bracket for the extra large seat comes in two pieces. Connect the pieces before proceeding.
Step 1: Assembly
![diagram](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/d075r9p6/production/537033668981a8c18ecdd2eda9022891911cb423-650x650.png?w=650&h=650&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)
Place the support bracket in the back of the basket, closest to the D-ring.
![diagram](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/d075r9p6/production/82a422971d266350414122cda8f1a4204bd576ec-650x650.png?w=650&h=650&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)
Insert each end of the bracket into the rubber tubes at the front of the basket.
![diagram](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/d075r9p6/production/b847dd17cf24d2fbd11a4d88f5327804954dc324-650x650.png?w=650&h=650&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)
Connect the ring on the safety leash to the D-ring at the back of the basket.
![diagram](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/d075r9p6/production/7b71e4947f22b8216512a1b9ceb77f534db56445-650x650.png?w=650&h=650&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)
Unbuckle the headrest strap.
![diagram](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/d075r9p6/production/183f5a7a0eebbf01b7633d6205e99718f9330d2d-650x650.png?w=650&h=650&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)
Insert the fabric liner.
![diagram](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/d075r9p6/production/b8317989722429e3c3c85614ae6870e1097c929d-650x650.png?w=650&h=650&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)
Pull the headrest straps and safety leash through the slits in the liner.
![diagram](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/d075r9p6/production/90a416253cbef2e3916cd927f1625e2c7c8ca9b8-650x650.png?w=650&h=650&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)
Press the hook and loop fasteners on the liner and basket together to secure the liner.
Step 2: Install in Vehicle
![diagram](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/d075r9p6/production/e5d56dedc13b5ccf429e16510a14f2108d9e4ffc-650x650.png?w=650&h=650&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)
Refasten the headrest strap.
![diagram](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/d075r9p6/production/56cbb61eb6d16495ecfbdab5c9c80e6d6557a36a-650x650.png?w=650&h=650&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)
Loop the headrest strap over your vehicle’s headrest. Adjust until the seat is the desired height.
![diagram](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/d075r9p6/production/acc10ed5fbfd504f223fa7f5a9221ca4b003498f-650x650.png?w=650&h=650&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)
Run your vehicle’s seat belt through the loops on the back of the seat and buckle.
Important: Refer to your vehicle’s manual for information on locking the seat belt. This is typically found with information regarding child restraint installation.
![diagram](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/d075r9p6/production/5fdd415e0ad5a0a07d6e8806f81a9c6c049a24a0-650x650.png?w=650&h=650&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)
If attaching to a bucket seat, fasten the lower strap snugly around the back of the seat.
![diagram](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/d075r9p6/production/be30e81e1a67a672d104529687767318371aaafc-650x650.png?w=650&h=650&q=75&fit=max&auto=format)
Once your pet has adjusted to the seat, attach the safety leash to his harness. Adjust the safety leash so that he cannot jump out of the seat.
Important: Do not attach the safety leash to your pet’s collar.
Contact Customer Care
If you need further assistance, please contact our customer care team.