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Student Transportation Add-On Restraint
Instruction Manual
STAR
• 25 - 65 lbs. (11.3 - 29.5 kg)
• 52 in. (132 cm) tall or less
• at least 1 year of age*
* See page 3 for details
STAR Special Needs
• 25 - 105 lbs. (11.3 - 47.5 kg)
• 52 in. (132 cm) tall or less
• at least 1 year of age*
* See page 3 for details
U.S. Patent Numbers: US 8,113,584; US 7,347,494; US 7,770,969
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*913439*
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Summary of Contents for SafeGuard STAR Special Needs
- Page 1 • 52 in. (132 cm) tall or less • at least 1 year of age* * See page 3 for details STAR Special Needs • 25 - 105 lbs. (11.3 - 47.5 kg) • 52 in. (132 cm) tall or less •...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
General Information The SafeGuard team truly cares about child passenger safety and is committed to providing innovative restraints that offer the utmost in safety and ease of use. While no restraint can prevent injury in every situation, proper installation and use of a restraint can substantially reduce a child’s risk of serious injury or death. -
Page 3: General Warnings
• DO NOT MODIFY THIS RESTRAINT OR USE ANY ACCESSORIES OR PARTS SUPPLIED BY OTHER MANUFACTURERS. USE ONLY SAFEGUARD REPLACEMENT PARTS. • NEVER USE THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM IF IT IS DAMAGED OR MISSING PARTS. DO NOT USE A CUT, FRAYED OR DAMAGED HARNESS OR SEAT BELT. -
Page 4: Weight & Height Limitations
25 lbs to use this restraint. Installation on the school bus seat Note: For STAR Special Needs, refer to the installation instructions on pages 8-10 first. Important Note: STAR may be secured to a standard 222 school bus seat unless your state code requires that the seat be FMVSS 210 reinforced. - Page 5 3. Connect the left upper cam wrap strap to the left lower cam wrap strap. Connect the right upper cam wrap strap to the right lower cam wrap strap. Pull adjuster straps to tighten both outside cam wrap straps. & Important: Be sure to secure and tighten the two outer cam wrap straps before connecting the middle cam wrap strap.
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Page 6: Securing Child
Securing the Child WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur: • Follow all instructions on the child restraint and in this manual. Failure to follow the manufacturer’s warnings for proper use of this child restraint system can result in serious injury or death. •... - Page 7 5. Fasten harness chest clip: • Fasten chest clip by pushing both sides together. • Position chest clip at middle of child’s chest, at armpit level. 6. Adjust harness height: • Position each yellow shoulder height adjuster at or just above child’s shoulder.
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Page 8: Chest Strap Option
Chest Strap option For STAR WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur: • Orange chest strap is for positioning assistance only and is not a restraint device. • Orange chest strap may not be substituted for shoulder straps or any other portion of STAR restraint. •... -
Page 9: Star Special Needs Option
The STAR Special Needs restraint is equipped with additional features as shown below to provide support for children with special health care needs. Adjustable Headrest The STAR Special Needs restraint features may be used in any combination based on the child’s needs. Torso Support Abductor Recline Wedge... - Page 10 Headrest Installation: 1. Adjust headrest width if necessary. (See instructions below.) 2. Orient the STAR Special Needs restraint so the back of the shoulder harness faces up. 3. Position the headrest such that the I-shaped openings are centered on the exposed black webbing.
- Page 11 STAR Special Needs continued Abductor The abductor is used to provide additional leg support as needed. Abductor Installation: 1. Unbuckle the harness buckle. 2. Position the abductor on the restraint in front of the buckle with the widest portion of the abductor facing the front of the bus seat.
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Page 12: Care & Maintenance
Care and Maintenance The webbing and seating platform can be cleaned on the restraint with a damp cloth using mild soap solution and lukewarm water. The pad can be removed for machine washing in cold water on gentle cycle and tumbled dry on low heat. Do not use chlorine bleach or dry clean the pad. - Page 13 Corrective action – Replace entire STAR restraint. Accessory - Connector Strap Allows the positioning of three standard STAR restraints on a 39” school bus seat. Federal Safety Standards The SafeGuard STAR restraint is certified to applicable U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard FMVSS 213 and 302.
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