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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.
The seating pad is connected to the base with the use of hook and loop fasteners. To remove, pull up on the pad to remove from 
the base and disconnect the hook and loop fasteners on the back of the pad in two places.
If the seating pad becomes overly soiled or damaged, a replacement pad can be ordered from your original place of purchase or by 
calling 877-447-2305.

STAR Restraint Replacement

The STAR restraint system is considered to have a finite life and must be frequently inspected and replaced as needed. The default 
service life of a STAR restraint is 6 years from the date of manufacture.  You may also use the date of invoice by following the 
directions below.  Use of the STAR must be discontinued six years after the date of invoice or the date of manufacture if the invoice 
information label is not completed. The date of manufacture can be found on the back of the lower portion of the cam wrap strap 
where it connects to the seat base 

(Figure 1)

To activate service life from date of invoice, locate the information label on the side of the STAR base.  You must enter Invoice 
Date, Invoice number, and name of the seller of your STAR.  All information must be entered for this to be valid.  Remove the 
backing from the label clear cover and seal the label with the information you have entered 

(Figure 2)

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The STAR and its components must be inspected frequently (per instructions below). If you have any doubts about the condition or 
function of the restraint, REPLACE IT, even if it is less than 6 years from the date of service expiration.

If any component or part of the STAR restraint requires replacement (with the exception of the replaceable pad), the entire system 
must be replaced. 

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Figure 2

Invoice Date

Invoice Number

Distributor Name

Label must
be filled out
completely.

Figure 1

Date of Manufacture

Summary of Contents for STAR Special Needs

Page 1: ... 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 ...

Page 2: ... 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 fill out the prepaid registration card attached to the restraint and mail it ...

Page 3: ...Y 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 INJU...

Page 4: ...r 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 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 hei...

Page 5: ...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 app...

Page 6: ...buckle connection is secure by pulling on shoulder straps 4 Tighten harness Pull free end of harness strap located on the outside of child s leg until harness is snug around the child D Repeat with second harness strap A snug strap 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 into an unnatural posit...

Page 7: ...To remove child from the child restraint Open chest clip by squeezing middle tabs and pulling apart G Loosen harness Pull shoulder strap up while pushing button on harness adjuster located on outside of child s leg Repeat with second harness strap H Use buckle pull loop to pull buckle and buckle pad away from child Unbuckle harness buckle by pressing down on red release button I Remove child Rebuc...

Page 8: ...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 Orange chest strap should be used only in addition to the full harness Orange chest strap must be placed under the shoulder straps WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur Emergency Evacuation For STAR The STAR res...

Page 9: ... the front of the bus seat Be sure to align the hook and loop fasteners on the bottom of the seating platform and the top of the recline wedge 3 Thread the front black cam wrap strap through the webbing sewn onto the front of the recline wedge A 4 Follow the STAR installation instructions on page 3 to complete the installation of the restraint to the bus seat Installation Tip When using both the a...

Page 10: ... the back of the headrest cover 3 Detach the vinyl tab from the attach tab 4 Detach the elastic strap from the attach tab 5 Remove the plastic headrest panel from the headrest cover and foam 6 Select Slot 1 for a wide width headrest or Slot 2 for a narrow width headrest C 7 Insert the plastic headrest panel into the selected slot 8 Reattach the elastic strap to the attach tab D 9 Reattach the viny...

Page 11: ... of the recline wedge B A A Top View The torso support is used to provide additional support to the upper torso as needed Torso Support Installation 1 Follow the STAR installation instructions on page 3 to complete the installation of the restraint to the bus seat 2 Open the torso support and thread it between the restraint and the bus seat A 3 Position and secure the torso support around the chil...

Page 12: ...ing the directions below Use of the STAR must be discontinued six years after the date of invoice or the date of manufacture if the invoice information label is not completed The date of manufacture can be found on the back of the lower portion of the cam wrap strap where it connects to the seat base Figure 1 To activate service life from date of invoice locate the information label on the side of...

Page 13: ... must hear an audible click Verify proper latching by tugging on the belt Latch must not be worn deformed or corroded Buckle must not be damaged cracked or broken Corrective action Replace entire STAR restraint 3 Inspect the seat belt height adjuster for damage Move adjuster up and down It must move freely and should not be damaged cracked or broken Corrective action Replace entire STAR restraint ...

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