AngelGuard AngelRide User manual

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Angel
Instruction
Manual
WARNING: Avoid s rious injury or d ath -
R ad and und rstand this manual!
AngelRide™
Infant Car Bed
Para instrucciones en Español, llamar al: 1-330-723-592
or online at www.angel-guard.com
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This car bed is designed to transport small infants lying down supine (on their back)
or if medically necessary, prone (on their stomach) or on their right side.
Before releasing an infant to be transported in this car bed, an infant born
prematurely must be evaluated per the American Academy of Pediatrics
recommendations for “Safe Transportation of Premature and Low Birth Weight
Infants”.
Infants should be positioned supine (on the back facing up) unless the specific
medical needs of the infant require positioning them prone (on their stomach) or on
their right side. Infants should never be positioned on their left side in this product.
• Positioning infant on right side:
When positioned on their side, padding should be used under infant’s head
to support head and maintain an open airway. The pediatrician or hospital
designated medical staff must evaluate the infant and define the padding
necessary. Padding should be minimized and firm to avoid potential
re-breathing issues which could lead to suffocation.
>MESSAGE TO PEDIATRICIANS AND MEDICAL STAFF
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Pediatrician or hospital designated medical staff must educate the parent or
caregiver on how to properly position and monitor infant in car bed.
• Positioning infant on right side:
Educate the parent or caregiver how to properly pad under the head and advise
them that padding should be minimized and firm to avoid potential
re-breathing and potential suffocation issues.
- DO NOT use pillows or other soft items to pad under the head. Soft items
can present potential for re-breathing air and could lead to suffocation.
- DO NOT add padding under the infant between the torso and car bed pad
or between the torso and the harness that could lead to ejection in a crash.
• Monitoring infant:
Educate parents and caregivers that due to the special medical needs of a
premature and/or low birth weight infant the condition of the infant must be
monitored at all times while in car bed. For infants positioned on their stomach
or right side, an adult must be restrained in a seating position next to the car
bed to allow visual monitoring and listening to the infant at all times.
Guard
Angel
Medina, OH 44256
1-330-723-592
www.angel-guard.com
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Failur to follow th instructions and car b d lab ls can r sult in infant
striking th v hicl ’s int rior during a sudd n stop or crash.
To pr v nt s rious injury or d ath to infant:
• S cur child r straint with a v hicl s at b lt as shown in this
manual. V hicl s at b lt syst m MUST hold car b d s cur ly.
• Always s cur infant and snugly adjust harn ss straps. DO NOT
plac padding or blank ts und r harn ss straps or infant.
• Harn ss MUST b ass mbl d prop rly. Rout harn ss down
through harn ss slots and und r c nt r pan l of car b d.
• Us car b d only on r ar v hicl s ats which ar forward-facing.
N v r us on front v hicl s ats with an air bag, s ating
locations on driv r’s sid of v hicl , or v hicl s ats which fac
th sid or r ar of th v hicl .
• Par nt or car giv r must monitor infant’s condition at all tim s
whil in car b d.
• Us only parts or acc ssori s mad by Ang lGuard. Parts or
acc ssori s from oth r manufactur rs could alt r th saf ty of
th car b d.
• Prop rly s cur m dical quipm nt outsid of car b d.
WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
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• Ch ck that car b d is not damag d or missing parts.
• R plac car b d aft r a crash. N v r us car b d again.
• R gist r your car b d with th manufactur r.
•DO NOT allow any us aft r a crash. Und t ctabl damag may
hav occurr d. Car b d MUST b r plac d.
To pr v nt s rious injury or d ath from strangulation, suffocation, or
from falls or tipping ov r:
• N v r l av infant unatt nd d in car b d v n wh n sl ping.
• Always s cur ly adjust harn ss straps. N v r l av harn ss straps
loos or unfast n d.
• Only us car b d in v hicl . Car b d MUST b s cur d by v hicl
s at b lt.
•DO NOT us car b d outsid v hicl for carrying infant, in hom
us , or on shopping cart.
•DO NOT add blank ts or pillows und r infant. DO NOT cov r
v ntilation slots.
No child restraint can guarantee protection from injury in every situation,
but proper use helps reduce the risk of serious injury or death.
WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Message To Pediatricians and Medical Staff...............................................................1
Warnings...............................................................................................................3
Table of Contents.....................................................................................................5
Car Bed Components...............................................................................................7
Safety Check List.......................................................................................................8
Height & Weight Limits............................................................................................9
Choosing Vehicle Seating Location.........................................................................10
Installing Car Bed in Vehicle..................................................................................13
Placing Infant in Car Bed.......................................................................................17
Vehicle Seat Belts...................................................................................................24
Locking Clip....................................................................................................26
Additional Information...........................................................................................30
Aircraft Use......................................................................................................30
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Useful Life.......................................................................................................30
LATCH (Lower Anchorage and Tether for CHildren)........................................31
Registration Information........................................................................................32
Second Hand Car Bed...........................................................................................33
Care and Cleaning.................................................................................................35
Reinstalling Harness and Car Bed Pad.....................................................................36
CONTACTING ANGEL GUARD
Our goal is to mak v ry product th b st it can b ! We are also
committed to supporting our products after purchase. If you would like to speak to
Angel Guard about your product, please contact our Consumer Service Department
by calling 1-330-723-592 , faxing 1-330-722-4755, or visit our website,
www.angel-guard.com. Our knowledgeable staff is ready to answer any questions
you may have concerning safe use, parts, or maintenance of the product. When you
call, please have the mod l and dat of manufactur (printed on bottom of car
bed) ready so your call may be processed quickly and efficiently.
K p this manual in th storag location
provid d on bottom of car b d.
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Always:
Read and understand instruction manual and car bed labels.
Always follow directions from pediatrician or hospital designated medical staff
for positioning and monitoring infant.
Position car bed in back seat whenever possible.
Snugly adjust harness.
Harness MUST be under center panel of car bed.
Install car bed securely with vehicle seat belt.
Verify secure installation with each use.
Register your car bed with the manufacturer.
Never:
Never use car bed in front seat with an air bag.
Never use car bed in a seating location on driver’s side of vehicle.
Never leave child unattended.
Never use after date shown on bottom of car bed.
Never allow anyone (babysitter, relatives, etc.) to use car bed without first
understanding all instructions and product labels.
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>SAFETY CHECK LIST
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>CHOOSING VEHICLE SEATING LOCATION
To pr v nt s rious injury or d ath to infant:
• N v r us car b d in front s at location with an air bag.
Child’s h ad or n ck may b s riously injur d if inflating air
bag hits car b d.
• N v r us car b d in a v hicl s ating location on driv r’s sid
of v hicl .
• Only us v hicl s at location wh r v hicl s at b lt syst m
will hold car b d s cur ly.
•According to accident statistics, children age 12 and under are safer when
properly restrained in rear vehicle seating locations, rather than in front seating
locations.
•Read vehicle owner’s manual or contact vehicle manufacturer to be sure
manufacturer permits child restraint use in seating location selected.
•To reduce the risk of head and neck injuries, the car bed should be positioned
such that the child’s head is near the center of the vehicle.
•DO NOT use a vehicle seating location which will place child’s head near door or
side of vehicle.
WARNING
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Shoulder
Harness Slot
Crotch
Harness Strap
Back side of Car Bed
Front side of Car Bed Vehicle Seat
Belt Guides
Shoulder
Harness Strap
Pad
Ventilation Slots
Locking Clip
(stored on rear
of car bed)
Instruction Manual
(stored on
bottom of car bed)
Rear Strap
>CAR BED COMPONENTS
Rear Strap
Shoulder
Harness Strap
Crotch
Harness Slot
Foot end of car bed Head end of car bed
A preterm or low birth weight infant requires special care and may be at special risk
traveling in a vehicle. Consult physician or designated medical staff about
positioning and transportation requirements before you and infant leave the
hospital.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that premature infants born
at less than 37 weeks gestation be monitored for possible apnea, bradycardia, or
oxygen desaturation before leaving the hospital. An infant with documented
desaturation, apnea, or bradycardia in a semi-upright position should travel in a
supine or prone position. The AAP also recommends that families minimize travel for
these infants.
This car bed is designed for use by an infant whose:
• Weight is less than 9 lbs (4.1 kg) and height is less than
21.5 inches (54.6 cm). This car bed is not designed to
protect an infant who exceeds these limits.
• Physical size allows the harness to be snugly adjusted
(see page 23).
• Do not use car bed if harness can not be adjusted to snugly
fit child with maximum one finger clearance between harness
and child’s shoulder (see page 23).
Once infant outgrows car bed, consult physician about transferring infant into
rear-facing child restraint or another special needs product for a larger infant.
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>HEIGHT & WEIGHT LIMITS

Acceptable Seating Locations:
• Rear Vehicle Seat:
- Only use rear center (C) and rear passenger
side (P) seating locations.
Acceptable Seating Locations Additional Information:
- Some vehicle seat belts in the center rear seating
location may be too short to fit around car bed.
DO NOT use a belt extender. Move car bed to
another seating location on passenger side of vehicle.
- Only use vehicle seats with seat backs that are locked
in an upright position. Check that seat back is locked.
- When possible, keep location next to infant’s head clear
of passengers or any objects such as child restraints,
vehicle arm rests, boxes, groceries and medical
equipment.
Feet towards
passenger side
of vehicle
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>INSTALLING CAR BED IN VEHICLE
To pr v nt s rious injury or d ath to infant:
• Follow car b d instructions and v hicl own r’s manual to
prop rly locat , position and s cur car b d at all tim s.
• S cur car b d with v hicl s at b lt as shown in this manual.
• Car b d must b h ld s cur ly at all tim s by v hicl s at b lt.
Position car bed in an acceptable seating location. See “Choosing Vehicle
Seating Location” section.
Make sure all four feet
are resting on the vehicle
seat bottom and back side
of car bed is against the
vehicle seat back.
WARNING
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Top of car bed
should be angled
towards vehicle
seat back.
Feet
Vehicle Seat Back
Vehicle
Seat
Bottom
Back
Side
Secure car bed:
• Position vehicle seat belt.
Be sure vehicle seat belt is not
twisted.
Thread vehicle lap belt through
all three car bed belt guides and
buckle vehicle seat belt.
NOTE: Vehicle shoulder belt must NOT be placed
through car bed belt guides.
Tighten vehicle lap belt:
• Press down firmly in center of car bed to compress
vehicle seat cushion while tightening vehicle lap belt.
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2
Lap Only Belt Lap/Shoulder Belt
Belt
Guides
Never Use These Seating Locations:
• Rear Vehicle Seat:
- Never use car bed on the driver’s side of vehicle.
• Front Vehicle Seat:
- Never use car bed in front
seat with an air bag.
- For vehicles with front
passenger side air bag,
refer to vehicle owner’s
manual for child restraint
installation instructions.
• Vehicle Seats Which Face the Rear or Side of the Vehicle:
- Never use car bed on vehicle seats which
face the rear of the vehicle.
- Never use car bed on vehicle seats which face the
side of the vehicle.
DO NOT place rear-facing child seat
on front seat with air bag. DEATH OR
SERIOUS INJURY can occur.
The back seat is the safest place for
children 12 and under.
NO coloque el asiento infantil para el automóvil orientado hacia atrás
en el asiento delantero del vehículo que tenga una bolsa neumática de
seguridad. El niño podría MORIR O SUFRIR LESIONES GRAVES.
El asiento trasero es el lugar más seguro para los niños de 12 años
o menores.
WA R NING
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Drivers Side
of Vehicle

- Thread rear strap down through bottom slot of
belt adjuster .
- Hold belt adjuster and tighten rear strap by
pulling rear strap down through belt adjuster.
• Check rear strap threading to be sure it is threaded
exactly as shown.
Test for secure installation:
• Pull front to back and left to right to check for secure
installation. Vehicle lap belt MUST stay tight.
If vehicle seat belt does not stay tight, see vehicle
owner’s manual and “Vehicle Seat Belt” section or
move car bed to another seating location.
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>PLACING INFANT IN CAR BED
Consult doctor or hospital staff about how infant should be positioned for travel.
Premature and/or low birth weight infants have special medical needs that will
influence how infant should be positioned in the car bed.
• Always position infant on their back unless advised by a pediatrician or hospital
designated medical staff to position infant on their stomach or on their right
side.
• If infant is positioned on right side, consult pediatrician or hospital designated
medical staff about padding under head to support head and maintain an open
airway.
- DO NOT use pillows or other soft items to pad under head.
- DO NOT place padding under child’s torso or harness.
• Consult doctor or hospital staff on how to properly secure medical equipment.
To pr v nt s rious injury or d ath in a sudd n stop or crash:
• Prop rly s cur m dical quipm nt outsid car b d.
WARNING
To pr v nt s rious injury or d ath from j ction in a crash:
• Prop rly position and s cur infant.
• Car b d harn ss straps must b position d ov r th should rs
and crotch and snugly adjust d ach tim it is us d. DO NOT
us clothing or out rw ar that will int rf r with a snug fit
of car b d harn ss.
• Harn ss straps must not b twist d.
•DO NOT position infant on its l ft sid .
• Harn ss MUST b ass mbl d prop rly. Harn ss MUST go down
through harn ss slots and und r c nt r pan l of car b d.
• Us only parts or acc ssori s mad by Ang lGuard. Parts or
acc ssori s such as strap cov rs, cushions, or padding from
oth r manufactur rs could alt r th saf ty of th car b d.
•DO NOT add blank ts or padding und r harn ss straps or
infant’s torso.
WARNING
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Secure rear strap at ach end of car bed around vehicle
seat belt:
• Unthread strap from belt adjuster.
- Lift belt adjuster up and push strap up
through belt adjuster .
- Pull strap down through belt adjuster .
• Slide rear strap down between car bed and
vehicle seat belt and under vehicle seat belt
to outside .
• Resecure rear strap.
- Thread end of rear strap up through middle slot of
belt adjuster .
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3
Belt
Adjuster
3
1
2
4
5
1
2
3
4
5

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To pr v nt s rious injury or d ath from suffocation or strangulation:
• Wh n infant is position d supin or pron , n v r us
additional padding or blank ts in th h ad ar a or n ar th
infant’s fac . DO NOT cov r v ntilation slots.
• Wh n infant is position d on right sid , plac firm padding
und r child’s h ad as dir ct d by p diatrician or hospital
d signat d m dical staff.
• Always s cur ly adjust harn ss straps. N v r l av harn ss
straps loos or unfast n d.
• Du to th sp cial m dical n ds of pr matur and/or low
birth w ight infants, infants MUST b monitor d at all tim s
whil in car b d.
• For infants position d on th ir stomach or right sid , an adult
must b r strain d in a s ating position n xt to th car b d
to allow visual monitoring and list ning to th infant at all
tim s.
WARNING
Positioning Harness For Use:
Always position infant on back unless advised by pediatrician or hospital
designated medical staff to position infant on stomach or right side.
For use with infant on back or stomach:
• Slide harness straps along harness slots toward
back side of car bed .
For use with infant on side:
• Slide harness straps along harness slots
toward front side of car bed .
Position harness straps so neck of harness, where
shoulders join, is at the edge of shoulder harness slot .
Inspect harness straps. They MUST not be twisted.
NOTE: If a blanket is used for additional warmth, it must
be placed outside harness straps and tucked around infant.
Be sure no blankets or other articles are under infant or
cover the ventilation slots in the pad.
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Neck
of
Harness
Front
Side of
Car Bed
2
3
2
3
1
Back Side
of Car Bed
1
Shoulder
Harness
Slot
Sec ring Infant In Car Bed:
Place infant on back, stomach or right side. Harness must
be properly positioned for infant. See “Positioning harness
for use” section.
NOTE: Illustrations shows infant lying on back. Follow
the same steps to position and secure infant positioned
on stomach or right side.
Position infant’s shoulders at shoulder harness
slot.
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1
2Shoulder
Harness
Slot
1
2
Shoulder
Harness Slot
Shoulders
Bring both crotch harness strap and buckle up
between infant’s legs.
To lengthen harness, squeeze belt adjuster and
pull on buckle.
Place shoulder harness straps over infant’s shoulders and
insert buckle tongues into buckle (you should hear a
click).
Pull up on buckle tongues to be sure they are locked.
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3
Crotch Harness
Strap
4
Shoulder
Harness
Straps
Front of
Car Bed
3
5
Buckle
Adjuster
Strap
4
5

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Pull on adjuster strap to snugly adjust
harness straps.
A snug harness should not allow any
slack. It lies in a relatively straight line
without sagging. It does not press on
the child’s flesh or push the child’s body
in an unnatural direction.
Check harness adjustment:
- Proper adjustment will not allow
more than one finger between
infant’s shoulder and shoulder harness straps.
If infant is positioned on side, place folded blanket or firm padding under right
side of infant’s head to support head and maintain an open airway as directed
by pediatrician or designated hospital medical staff. Padding must be
minimized and firm to avoid potential suffocation.
- DO NOT use pillows or other soft items.
- DO NOT place padding under infant’s torso or harness
Recheck vehicle seat belt - it MUST securely hold car bed in place.
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Infant on back Infant on side
(Right Side Only)
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Front of
Car Bed
Front of
Car Bed
7
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>VEHICLE SEAT BELTS
To pr v nt s rious injury or d ath to infant:
• Car b d must b h ld s cur ly at all tim s by a v hicl s at b lt
(or lap b lt portion of a lap/should r b lt) that will stay s cur
whil driving.
•DO NOT us v hicl s at b lt syst ms that will not s cur ly hold
th car b d at all tim s.
WARNING
Carefully read this section for information on vehicle seat belt systems and also
refer to vehicle owner’s manual and any labels on vehicle’s seat belt. If you are
unsure whether vehicle seat belts are safe to use with the car bed, contact vehicle
manufacturer or contact AngelGuard by calling 1-330-723-592
or long onto www.angel-guard.com.
Vehicle Seat Belt Systems Suitable For Use With Car Bed:
The following vehicle seat belt systems can be used with the car bed if the seat
location meets all other requirements in these instructions and the requirements in
vehicle owner’s manual.
Vehicle Lap Belts:
•Manually adjustable lap belt - manually
adjustable and stays tight.
This type of vehicle seat belt is tightened by pulling
on the excess belt once it is buckled. This type of
vehicle seat belt is most often found in rear center
seating locations.
•Lap belt with automatic locking et acto -
automatically adjusts length but cannot lengthen
afte it is buckled.
This belt has an automatic locking retractor (A.L.R.)
that does not allow the vehicle seat belt to lengthen
without unbuckling the vehicle seat belt and starting
over.
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1
2
1
2
Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Belts:
•Lap/shoulde combination belt with locking latch
plate .
Once it is buckled, this type of vehicle seat belt has a
latch plate that will not allow the lap portion of the
lap/shoulder belt to loosen. This vehicle seat belt does
not require a locking clip.
•Lap/shoulde combination belt with a latch plate
that can slide f eely along the vehicle seat belt .
This vehicle seat belt requires a locking clip, unless
vehicle seat belt can be converted in another way to
lock the lap belt. See vehicle owner’s manual to find
out if vehicle seat belt can be converted to prevent
movement of the lap portion of the seat belt. Otherwise,
the locking clip MUST be used.
To install locking clip (stored on back of car bed):
Install car bed and tighten vehicle seat belt.
- Hold vehicle seat belts together at latch plate and
unbuckle.
- Slide locking clip on seat belts approximately
1/2 inch (1 cm) away from latch plate .
- Re-buckle seat belt.
- Retest for secure installation and that lap belt stays
tight.
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1/2 inch
(1cm)
Locking Clip
3
4
5
3
4
5
Locking
Clip

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Seat Belt Systems NOT Suitable For Car Beds:
Vehicle Lap Belt:
•DO NOT use a lap belt that stays loose afte buckling
seat belt and can move until it locks in a sudden stop
o c ash .
This vehicle seat belt has an Emergency Locking Retractor
(E.L.R.). It is often seen in combination with a motorized
shoulder belt. Since these lap belts will loosen if pulled on
slowly, the car bed may shift to an unsafe position. This
vehicle seat belt will NOT safely restrain the car bed.
NOTE: You may be able to convert your E.L.R. belt to one that is safe to use.
See vehicle owner’s manual for more information or contact vehicle
manufacturer.
To pr v nt s rious injury or d ath to infant:
•DO NOT us th following typ s of v hicl s at b lt syst ms with
th car b d. Th y will not hold th car b d s cur ly in plac .
• Th m tal locking clip provid d with this product will NOT mak
any of th s v hicl s at b lts saf to us .
WARNING
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Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Belt:
•DO NOT use a lap/shoulde combination belt whe e
each st ap has a et acto at one end and is sewn to
the latch plate at the othe end of the belt unless
the lap belt can be locked in position.
If the lap belt can not be locked when adjusted around
the car bed, refer to vehicle owner’s manual for information
on use of the lap belt. This vehicle seat belt will NOT
safely restrain the car bed.
•DO NOT use a vehicle seat belt that is attached to
the f ont doo in any way .
This type of vehicle seat belt is designed to open with
the door and automatically surround the passenger when
the door is closed. This vehicle seat belt will NOT safely
restrain the car bed.
• Some vehicle seat belts that are anchored forward of the
seat bight (seat crease) will not hold the car bed securely .
DO NOT use a vehicle seat belt that is ancho ed fo wa d
of the seat bight (seat c ease) unless it holds the ca bed
secu ely.
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Belt Forward
of Seat Bight
Seat Bight
(Seat Crease)
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•DO NOT use a vehicle shoulde belt that moves along
a t ack to automatically su ound the passenge when
the doo is closed . This vehicle seat belt will NOT
safely restrain the car bed.
If you have one of the above vehicle seat belt systems:
•DO NOT use it to secure the car bed.
• Look for a vehicle seat location that has a suitable vehicle seat belt.
• Contact vehicle manufacturer about installing a vehicle seat belt system or
available hardware that can be used to secure the car bed.
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C rtification
This car bed meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard 213 for use in motor vehicles.
Aircraft Us
This Car Bed is NOT Certified for Use in Aircraft.
The car bed is too long to fit into typical aircraft seats.
S curing wh n not in us
Always secure car bed with a vehicle seat belt, even when not occupied by infant.
An unsecured car bed can injure other passengers.
Us ful Lif
DO NOT use car bed after date stamped on bottom of car bed due to potential
changing requirements, missing parts or unknown history of use.
Look for: DO NOT use this child restraint after December
V hicl S at Prot ction
To protect vehicle seat, use a thin mat, thin towel or thin blanket under and behind
car bed.
>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Year

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>REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint
to be reached in a recall. Send your name, address, e-mail address if available, and
the restraint’s model number and manufacturing date to:
Angel Guard Products, Inc.
7001 Wooster Pike
Medina, OH 44256
or call 1-330-723-592
or fax [phone]
or register online at www.angel-guard.com/registration.asp
For recall information:
• Call the U.S Government’s Auto Safety Hotline at 1- -327-4236
(TTY: 1- 00-424-9153)
• www.nhtsa.dot.gov
• Contact AngelGuard Products by calling 1-330-723-592
or log onto www.angel-guard.com
>SECOND HAND CAR BED
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To pr v nt s rious injury or d ath to infant:
•DO NOT us this car b d if missing th instructions or any parts,
if modifi d, or if it has b n in a v hicl crash.
•DO NOT allow any us aft r a crash. Und t ctabl damag may
hav occurr d. Car b d MUST b r plac d.
WARNING
After infant has outgrown car bed, the car bed may be used again for another
infant provided the following guidelines are followed:
Guidelines for reuse of car bed:
• Confirm that car bed has not been in a vehicle crash.
• The product must be thoroughly cleaned according to the “Care and Cleaning”
section in this manual.
• The harness must be replaced.
• AngelGuard recommends replacement of the pad.
Premature and low birth weight infants require special care and medications. Due
to the cleaning limitations of the harness, it must be replaced for each new infant.
The pad can be laundered however AngelGuard recommends replacing the pad for
each new infant.
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DO NOT use car bed if:
• Parts are missing, including the instruction manual.
• The car bed has been in a vehicle crash.
• Car bed has been modified or damaged.
• Today’s date is after the “Do Not Use Date” on the bottom of the
car bed.
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Warm W ath r
Car bed parts can get very hot in the sun or warm weather. Cover car bed with a
blanket to prevent exposure to the sun when not occupied. Remove blanket before
placing infant in car bed.
To avoid burns, always check temperature of all components before putting infant in
car bed.
LATCH (Lowe Ancho age and Tethe fo CHild en)
The National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA) has defined
requirements for an anchorage system for installing car seats,
called LATCH. See the LATCH Anchorage System symbol or the
LATCH Lower Anchor symbol, shown at right, in your vehicle.
The NHTSA has exempted infant car beds from LATCH System
requirements.
AngelGuard has not found the LATCH system to offer benefits
for ease of installation for this car bed design compared to
installation with a vehicle seat belt. AngelGuard does not make
a LATCH belt available for use with the car bed at this time.
For assistance with installation or to report a problem with installation
in a vehicle, contact AngelGuard by calling 1-330-723-592 or log onto
www.angel-guard.com.
LATCH Lower
Anchor symbol.
LATCH Anchorage
System symbol.

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>CARE AND CLEANING
Car Bed Pad:
• Machine wash separately on delicate cycle. Drip-dry.
Harness Straps:
• Surface wash with mild soap and water. Wipe with clean water to remove
soap. Drip-dry. DO NOT immerse in water.
Buckle and Belt Adjuster Hardware:
• Rinse under warm running water.
DO NOT put soap, cleaning solutions or lubricants inside of buckle or adjuster
hardware.
Shell:
• Surface wash with mild soap and water. Wipe with clean water to remove
soap. Wipe dry.
DO NOT USE BLEACH or strong household detergents. Use of bleach or
strong household detergents may weaken plastic parts, which could result in
breakage in a sudden stop or crash.
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>REINSTALLING PAD AND HARNESS
Harness Assembly:
• Turn car bed upside down.
• Lay harness on center panel of
car bed with buckle and hardware
on top side of harness and buckle
tongues on end of car bed with
ventilation slots .
NOTE: See diagram on bottom of
car bed.
To pr v nt s rious injury or d ath to infant:
•Harn ss MUST b prop rly ass mbl d to s cur infant in a crash.
•V ntilation slots in pad MUST b position d ov r v ntilation
slots in car b d sh ll to pr v nt suffocation.
• Harn ss MUST b ass mbl d prop rly. Rout harn ss down
through harn ss slots and und r c nt r pan l of car b d.
WARNING
Buckle Tongue
Ventilation Slots
Buckle and
Adjuster
11
Bottom Of Car Bed
Red
Button
Center Panel
• Insert left shoulder harness and buckle tongue
through tongue opening in car bed and slide
into shoulder harness slot .
Repeat for right shoulder harness.
Make sure harness is not twisted.
• Insert crotch harness strap including buckle
and belt adjuster through buckle opening in
car bed. Pull crotch harness strap, buckle and
belt adjuster through so belt adjuster is also
through buckle opening. Slide crotch harness
strap over into crotch harness slot .
Make sure harness is not twisted and belt
adjuster is inside car bed.
• Check that harness is down through
shoulder harness slot , under
center panel of car bed and
up through crotch harness slot .
Tongue
Opening
Buckle
Opening
Crotch
Harness
Slot
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2
3
2
3
Shoulder
Harness
Slot
4
6
Center Panel Of Car Bed
5
5
Red
Button
4
6
Belt
Adjuster
Pad Assembly:
• Turn car bed right side up. With printed
side of pad facing UP, line up side of pad
with ventilation slots with ventilation slots
in car bed .
• Lower pad into car bed. Thread harness
straps through slots in pad.
Printed Side
of Pad
Crotch
Harness
Strap
Car Bed
Ventilation
slots
Pad Ventilation
slots
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Shoulder
Harness
Strap
Front of Car Bed
7
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