SafeGuard STAR Special Needs User 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
Instruction Manual
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
Student Transportation Add-On Restraint
U.S. Patent Numbers: US 8,113,584; US 7,347,494; US 7,770,969
*913439*
*913439*

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Table Of Contents
Page
General Information .............................................1
Registration Information........................................1
General Warnings ................................................2
Features.............................................................2
Weight & Height Limitations..................................3
Installation..........................................................3
Securing Child .....................................................5
Chest Strap Option...............................................7
Emergency Evacuation..........................................7
STAR Special Needs Option....................................8
Care & Maintenance ..........................................11
Store this instruction
manual under
the STAR removable
seating pad.
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.
It is critical to read and understand these instructions and the vehicle manufacturer’s instruction BEFORE using this restraint.
Failure to properly use this restraint may result in serious injury or death of the child being transported. If you have any
questions after reviewing the instructions, please contact us at:
SafeGuard Customer Service: www.safeguardseat.com (or) 1-877-447-2305.
This restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Registration Information
Please ll out the prepaid registration card attached to the restraint and mail it today or register online at the website listed
below.
Restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall.
Send your name, address, the restraint’s model number, manufacturing date and serial number
to IMMI, 18881 IMMI Way, Westeld, IN 46074 or call 1-877-447-2305 or register online at
www.safeguardseat.com/clients/product-registration/.
For recall information, call the U.S. Government’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236
(TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
The restraint model number and manufacture date are located
on a printed label sewn to the webbing above the seating platform.

Features
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FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. PLEASE READ AND
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
• THIS RESTRAINT MUST ONLY BE USED ON SCHOOL BUS SEATS. ENTIRE SEAT DIRECTLY BEHIND MUST BE
UNOCCUPIED OR HAVE RESTRAINED OCCUPANTS.
• DO NOT USE THIS RESTRAINT UNTIL YOU READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL.
• FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS ON THE RESTRAINT AND IN THIS MANUAL.
• 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.
• DO NOT USE BLEACH OR HARSH CLEANSERS ON SEAT CUSHIONS, WEBBING OR BUCKLES.
NEVER LUBRICATE THE SEAT BELT BUCKLES.
• A CHILD RESTRAINT SHOULD BE PROPERLY SECURED EVEN WHEN UNOCCUPIED SINCE AN UNSECURED
CHILD RESTRAINT MAY INJURE OTHER OCCUPANTS IN A CRASH.
WARNINGS
STAR
General Warnings
STAR Special Needs
Recline Wedge
Torso Support
Adjustable
Headrest
Abductor
5-Point Harness
Shoulder Height
Adjusters
Upper Cam
Wrap Straps
Buckle
Chest Clip
Front Cam Wrap
Strap
Seating
Platform
Buckle Pull
Loop
Adjuster

Weight & Height Limitations
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1. Position the STAR restraint on the bus seat. Place the three
upper cam wrap straps around the top of the school bus
seat back. Insert the two lower cam wrap straps through
the opening at the rear of the school bus seat cushion. A
Webbing should
route in FRONT
of the rear cross
tube if possible
(see inset).
2. If the opening at the rear of the school bus seat cushion
is blocked, lift the school bus seat cushion as shown in
B. Thread the two lower cam wrap straps through the
opening. Lower the seat cushion to its original position and
lock into place. Be sure the lower cam wrap straps are not
trapped within the seat cushion.
• 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.
WARNING! DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur:
Installation on the school bus seat
Note: For STAR Special Needs, refer to the installation instructions on pages 8-10 rst.
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. Check your state codes.
STAR
• 25 - 65 lbs. (11.3 - 29.5 kg)
• 52 in. (132 cm) tall or less
• at least 1 year of age*
• 20 in. (50 cm) or less seated torso height
STAR Special Needs
• 25 - 105 lbs. (11.3 - 47.5 kg)
• 52 in. (132 cm) tall or less
• at least 1 year of age*
• 20 in. (50 cm) or less seated torso height
Seated Torso Height
A
B
LOWER
Cam Wrap
Straps
UPPER
Cam Wrap
Straps
UPPER
Cam Wrap
Straps
FRONT
Cam Wrap
Strap
LOWER
Cam Wrap
Straps
FRONT
Cam Wrap
Strap
* Caregivers should follow NHTSA best practice child car seat recommendation: Children under 1 should always ride in rear-
facing car seats; and children 1 - 3 years of age (should) ride in rear-facing car seats as long as possible and until they
reach the upper height or weight limit according to the manufacturers’ instructions. A child must be a minimum of 1
year of age and 25 lbs to use this restraint.

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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. C& D
Important: Be sure to secure and tighten the two outer cam wrap straps before
connecting the middle cam wrap strap. Proper tightening will compress the foam at
the top of the school bus seat by approximately a half inch.
4. Connect the middle upper cam wrap strap to the front cam wrap strap. Pull adjuster strap
to tighten. E
5. Verify the security of the restraint by moving the rear of the seating platform sideways.
It should move less than on inch.
6. Once all straps are tight and secured, use the plastic keeper on each strap to secure the
free ends of the three upper cam wrap straps. F
Important: Straps must appear as in Gafter installation is complete.
GF
Plastic
Keeper
E
C D
LEFT
LOWER
Cam
Wrap
Strap
LEFT UPPER
Cam Wrap
Strap
RIGHT
LOWER
Cam
Wrap
Strap
RIGHT UPPER
Cam Wrap
Strap
FRONT
Cam
Wrap
Strap
MIDDLE UPPER
Cam Wrap Strap