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- Page 1 ™ AngelRide �AngelGuard Infant Car Bed Instruction Manual WARNING: Avoid serious injury or death Read and understand this manua! ! Questions? Contact us at : 1-317-409-0148...
- Page 2 MESSAGE TO PEDIATRICIANS AND MEDICAL STAFF) 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•.
- Page 3 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.
- Page 4 �WARNING DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur Failure to follow the Instructions and car bed labels can result In Infant striking the vehicle's Interior during a sudden stop or crash. To prevent serious Injury or death to Infant: • Secure child restraint with a vehicle seat belt as shown In this manual.
- Page 5 WARNING DEAnt or SERIOUS INJURY can occur • Check that car bed Is not damaged or missing parts. • Replace car bed after a crash. Never use car bed again. • Register your car bed with the manufacturer. DO NOT •...
- Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS Message To Pediatricians and Medical Staff ............... Warnings ....................... Table of Contents ..................... Car Bed Components ....................Safety Check List ...................... Height & Weight Limits ................... Choosing Vehide Seating Location ................. Installing Car Bed in Vehicle .................. Placing Infant in Car Bed ..................
- Page 7 It can be! 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 1-317-409-0148, or email us at info@merrittcarseat.com. Our knowledgeable staff is ready to answer any questions you may have concerning safe use, parts, or maintenance of the product.
- Page 8 C.._ ____ S ___ _ ) ...,: * CA_R_B E _D_C_O_M ;.._ ..:.:. :..: ..:.: :.:.. :..:. .:.. Back side of Car Bed Rear Strap Shoulder Harness Strap Crotch Shoulder Harness Slot Harness Strap Front side of Car Bed Vehicle Seat Belt Guides Instruction Manual Locking Clip...
- Page 9 ( ______ *_S_A-FE _ T_Y_ H_E _C _K_L_I S _T ______ ) 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.
- Page 10 C._____ *..__H_E _I G _H_T_&_W_ E _ I G _ H _ T_LI_M_I T _S ____ __ ) 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.
- Page 11 ( ___ _ * _ C _ H _ O _ O _ S _ IN _ G _ _ I O _ N _ _ ) _ E _ H _ I _ C _ L E- S E _ A _ N- G - L O _ C _ A _ WARNING To prevent serious Injury or death to Infant:...
- Page 12 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.
- Page 13 o;�v���ie Never Use These Seating Locations: • Rear Vehicle Seat: � • Never use car bed on the driver's side of vehide. � • Front Vehicle Seat: ® �' Never use car bed in front 'DO NOT place rear-facing child seat seat with an air bag.
- Page 14 £ WARNING.A To prevent serious Injury or death to Infant: • Follow car bed Instructions and vehicle owner's manual to properly locate, position and secure car bed at all times. • Secure car bed with vehicle seat belt as shown In this manual. •...
- Page 15 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 Lap Only Belt Lap/Shoulder Belt buckle vehicle seat belt. Vehicle shoulder belt must be placed NOTE: through car bed belt guides.
- Page 16 €) Secure rear strap at each end of c.ar bed around vehicle seat belt: Belt • Unthread strap from belt adjuster. Adjuster Lift belt adjuster up and push strap up through belt adjuster (D. (i). Pull strap down through belt adjuster •...
- Page 17 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: •...
- Page 18 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.
- Page 19 WARNING To prevent serious lnJury or death from e)ectlon In a crash: • Properly position and secure Infant. • Car bed harness straps must be positioned over the shoulders DO NOT and crotch and snugly ad)usted each time It Is used. use clothing or outerwear that wUI Interfere with a snug flt of car bed harness.
- Page 20 WARNING To prevent serious lnJury or death from suffocation or strangulation: • When Infant Is positioned supine or prone, never use addltlonal padding or blankets In the head area or near the DO NOT Infant's face, cover ventllatlon slots. • When Infant Is positioned on right side, place firm padding under child's head as directed by pediatrician or hospital designated medical staff.
- Page 21 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(i).
- Page 22 Securing Infant In Car Bed: Place infant on back, stomach or right side. Harness must be properly positioned for infant. "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.
- Page 23 ® Bring both crotch harness strap and buckle up between infant's legs. Crotch Harness Strap To lengthen harness, squeeze belt adjuster and Buckle pull on buckle. Place shoulder harness straps over infant's shoulders and insert buckle tongues into buckle (you should hear a ou er click).
- Page 24 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: Infant on back Infant on side...
- Page 25 WARNING To prevent serious Injury or death to Infant: • Car bed must be held securely at all times by a vehicle seat belt (or lap belt portion of a lap/shoulder belt) that will stay secure while driving. DO NOT •...
- Page 26 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: •...
- Page 27 Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Belts: • Lap/shoulder combination belt with locking latch plate@. Once it is buckled, this type of vehicle seat belt has a latch plate that wi l l not allow the lap portion of the lap/shoulder belt to loosen. This vehicle seat belt does not require a locking clip.
- Page 28 Seat Belt Systems NOT Suitable For Car Beds: WARNING To prevent serious Injury or death to Infant: DO NOT use the following types of vehicle seat belt systems with • the car bed. They will not hold the car bed se curely In place. •...
- Page 29 Vehicle Lap/Shoulder Belt: • DO NOT use a lap/shoulder combination belt where each strap has a retractor at one end and is sewn to the latch plate at the other end of the belt <Z)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.
- Page 30 • DO NOT use a vehicle shoulder belt that moves along a track to automatically surround the passenger when the door is closed @. This vehicle seat belt will NOT safely restrain the car bed. If you have one of the above vehicle seat belt systems: •...
- Page 31 Certification This car bed meets or exceeds all applicable requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 for use in motor vehicles. A ircraft Use This Car Bed is Certified for Use in Aircraft. Securing when not in use Always secure car bed with a vehicle seat belt, even when not occupied by infant An unsecured car bed can injure other passengers.
- Page 32 Warm Weather Car bed parts can get very hot in the sun or wann weather. Cover car bed with a blanket to prevent exposure to the sun when not occupied. Remove blanket before placing infant in car bed. avoid bums, always check temperature of all components before putting infant in car bed.
- Page 33 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. 400 N Forsythe Street, Unit 1 Franklin, IN 46131...
- Page 34 C.._ ____ *-=--S_E C _O_N_D_HA_N_D_CA_R_B_ E _ D ___ _ ) WARNING To prevent serious lnJury or death to Infant: • DO NOT use this car bed If missing the lnstnictlons or any parts, If modified, or If It has been In a vehkle crash. •...
- Page 35 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 m odified or damaged. • Car bed is past expiration date.
- Page 36 DO NOT USE BLEACH or strong household detergents on any part of this car bed. Their use could cause weakening of the harness or plastic which could result in breakage in a sudden stop or crash. Car Bed Pad: • Machine wash separately on delicate cyde. Drip.dry. Harness Straps: •...
- Page 37 (----*- R - E I _ N _ S - A _ L _ L _ I N_ _ A _ D _ A_ N _ D _ A- R N_ E _ S_ S ___ ) WARNING To prevent serious Injury or death to Infant: MUST •...
- Page 38 • Insert left shoulder harness and buckle tongue through tongue opening in car bed and slide into shoulder harness slot@. Repeat for right shoulder harness. Crotch Make sure harness is not twisted. Harness Slot • Insert crotch harness strap including buckle and belt adjuster through buckle opening in Buckle car bed.
- Page 39 Pad Assembly: • Tum 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(z). Crotch Harness Strap • Lower pad into car bed. Thread harness straps through slots in pad.
- Page 40 Keep this ma. n ual for future use. Store on bottom of car bed. �ngelGuard Franklin, IN 46131 1-317-409-0148 info@merrittcarseat.com Angel Guard Products, Inc Revision 1; July 2019. A Merritt Manufacturing Company.
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