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SafeGuard Go HARNESS Instruction Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Care And Cleaning Unacceptable Seat Belt Systems ..17 Seat Cover Care......66 Acceptable Seat Belt Systems..19 Cover Installation......67 Harness Mode Buckle And Harness Care ....70 Installation ......21 Reinstall Harness ......70 With LATCH ......23 Replacement Parts .....73 With Lap-Shoulder Seat Belt..29 With Lap Only Seat Belt ...35 Crash Exchange Program ..74...

  • Page 3: General Information

    Manufactured In: Video instructions are also provided to help users fully understand how to use their SafeGuard Go. The DVD video instructions are included in the front pocket of this manual for your convenience. Mini-DVD discs are compatible in standard tray-loading DVD players. Do not use this DVD in a “slot-drive”...

  • Page 4: Warnings

    • INSTALL THIS CHILD RESTRAINT ONLY ON VEHICLE SEATS THAT in this manual, attempt to disassemble any part of the child FACE FORWARD. DO NOT install this child restraint on vehicle seats restraint or change the way the harness or vehicle seat belt are facing sideways or backwards. used.

  • Page 5: Safe Practices

    • If the child is wearing cold weather clothing, give extra attention to When used in the harness mode: adjusting the harness. Make sure the harness straps lie flat on the • USE ONLY WITH CHILDREN WHO WEIGH BETWEEN 30 AND 60 child’s shoulders and the chest clip is at armpit level.

  • Page 6: Height And Weight Limitations

    34 - 52 inches (86 - 132 cm) of vehicle seat cushion or vehicle headrest Use of this child restraint with the harness is recommended for as long as the child meets all of the above requirements. ������� Booster Mode: •...
  • Page 7 Harness Mode Features Booster Mode Features Harness Mode Booster Mode 30 - 60 pounds (13.6 - 27 kg) 40 - 100 pounds (18 - 45 kg) 34 - 52 inches (86 - 132 cm) 43 - 57 inches (109 - 145 cm)

  • Page 8: Child Restraint Features

    Vehicle Information Vehicle tether anchors can be found in many different locations. Some of the typical locations are shown below. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for specific locations in your vehicle. Vehicle Features Ceiling or frame around the rear door Important: Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual to identify your vehicle’s specific features and requirements for child restraint installation.

  • Page 9: Latch Requirements

    Check when using the that the seat back is locked. harness mode. IF a tether anchor WARNING is not available, DO FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS NOT USE this child INJURY OR DEATH.

  • Page 10: Vehicle Seat Belt Requirements

    This vehicle seat belt may NOT safely hold a child restraint in place. DO NOT USE When using the harness mode: this type of belt system unless the vehicle • Never use both the lower LATCH anchors and the vehicle seat belt owner’s manual or label states the belt can be locked at all times.

  • Page 11: Acceptable Seat Belt Systems

    Refer to the vehicle owner’s manual for and the lap belt portion stays locked at all times.
  • Page 12 NOT use this restraint. out. Refer to your vehicle owner’s • SNUGLY ADJUST THE HARNESS provided with this child restraint around manual for details. When using your child. An improperly adjusted harness may not sufficiently restrain harness mode, always check to the child in a crash resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Page 13: Harness Mode

    FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. • Use this child restraint FORWARD FACING ONLY. • ALWAYS USE THE TETHER. THE HARNESS MODE CAN NOT BE USED WITHOUT THE TETHER. • Never attach two LATCH connectors to one LATCH anchor.
  • Page 14 7. Prepare the tether: of the child restraint. Push LATCH Tether use is required. The harness adjuster button and pull strap to can NOT be used without the tether. lengthen the lower LATCH strap.
  • Page 15 • If possible, move unused vehicle seat belts out of the child’s reach to avoid a strangulation hazard. • Check for a secure installation before every use of the child restraint! After installation is complete, see page 44, Securing Child in Harness. �����������������...
  • Page 16 • Always store LATCH connectors in their storage location on side of child side of child restraint. restraint when not in use. • Fold harness for storage. Installation With Lap-Shoulder Belt 1. Choose an appropriate vehicle seat and verify a tether anchor is available.
  • Page 17 Lap-Shoulder Belt cont’d. 2. Position the folded child restraint on 5. Route lap-shoulder belt forward of the vehicle seat facing forward. second armrest as shown. � � Locate vehicle belt attachment loops Then buckle vehicle seat belt. on back of child restraint as shown. 6.
  • Page 18 8. Prepare the tether: • Pull free end of tether strap to tighten and remove any slack. Tether use is required. The harness can NOT be used without the tether. • Check to be sure tether is tight & secure.
  • Page 19 ® • Refer to vehicle owner’s manual to tangling. determine the exact tether anchor • Fold harness to access vehicle belt. location. Unbuckle vehicle seat belt and • If a tether anchor is not available, remove from vehicle belt attachment do NOT use this child restraint.
  • Page 20 Lap Only cont’d. 5. Route lap belt forward of second 2. Position the folded child restraint on the vehicle seat facing forward. armrest as shown. Then buckle vehicle seat belt. Locate vehicle belt attachment loops � � on back of child restraint as shown. 6.
  • Page 21 8. Prepare the tether: • Pull free end of tether strap to tighten and remove any slack. Tether use is required. The harness can NOT be used without the tether. • Check to be sure tether is tight & secure.
  • Page 22 1-10 or move the child restraint to another seating location. • Fold harness to access vehicle belt. Unbuckle vehicle seat belt • If possible, move unused vehicle and remove from vehicle belt seat belts out of the child’s reach to attachment loops.

  • Page 23: Headrest Installation

    Remove Headrest: Reinstall Headrest: • Fold child restraint so back of the • Fold child restraint so back of the harness faces up. harness faces up. • Grasp webbing located on back of • Place headrest on back of child...

  • Page 24: Securing Child In Harness

    FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS button. INJURY OR DEATH. • Make sure harness is adjusted snugly before every use of the child 2. Place child in restraint: restraint. • Place child in child restraint with •...
  • Page 25 NOTE: To position adjuster, squeeze position. center of adjuster together and move • Be sure the harness is snug and tight up or down. on both the thighs and chest before each use. 4. Buckle harness: •...
  • Page 26 • Remove child. To remove child from the child restraint: • Rebuckle harness to prevent twisting of the straps. • Open chest clip by squeezing middle tabs and pulling apart • Loosen harness: Pull shoulder...
  • Page 27 (86 - 132 cm) tall, and is over 1 year old. child in the booster seat. NEVER use a lap belt only. ❑ 2 Tether attachment is secure and tight. NEVER use the harness without the • Secure this child restraint with the vehicle’s child restraint anchorage tether.

  • Page 28: Booster Mode

    Converting to Booster Mode Belt-Positioning Booster Mode (40-100 LBS., 43-57”) 1. Buckle harness and fasten chest � clip to prevent tangling. � 2. With bottom of child restraint � facing up, use flathead screwdriver to loosen five harness brackets. &...
  • Page 29 6. Remove harness including buckle attached to the opening in the and buckle pad. � seat base on the side closest to 7. Store harness and cover assembly where the shoulder belt contacts � together in clean, dry location the child’s shoulder.

  • Page 30: Installation

    Installation of 2. Position the child restraint facing forward on the vehicle seat with the Booster Mode in Vehicle back flat against the vehicle seat back. WARNING 3. Remove one LATCH connector from FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS its storage location on the side of INJURY OR DEATH.

  • Page 31: Without Latch

    Installation With LATCH cont’d. 6. Tightly secure the base of the child Removal: restraint: • To detach LATCH connectors from vehicle lower LATCH • Pull one LATCH strap while firmly pushing child restraint anchors, press the red button on each connector. down into vehicle seat as shown.

  • Page 32: Securing Child In Booster

    Securing Child in Booster 4. Buckle vehicle seat belt. 5. Attach shoulder belt positioner. WARNING • Open shoulder belt positioner. FAILURE TO FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS • Place on shoulder portion of INJURY OR DEATH. vehicle seat belt. •...
  • Page 33 Securing Child cont’d. Checklist 7. Pull up on shoulder portion of vehicle belt to tighten lap for Proper Booster Use portion. Read complete instructions prior to using the child restraint! 8. Make sure belts are snug and lie flat against child. Lap portion must be low and snug on thighs.

  • Page 34: Additional Information

    This restraint is NOT certified for use in aircraft. • When using the harness, store • Use of the harness requires a top tether anchor, which is the manual in the pocket located NOT available on aircraft.

  • Page 35: Care And Cleaning

    • Line dry. DO NOT machine dry as it may result in excessive shrinkage Cover Removal and the cover may not fit the child restraint properly. Please note the harness DOES NOT need to be removed to remove the cover(s). • DO NOT use bleach or abrasive detergents. Headrest Cover Removal 1.
  • Page 36 10. With front of harness cover installation of cover. facing you, lift one height 4. Insert top flap of harness cover adjuster and place top of through bottom slot in tether harness cover under adjuster. ��...

  • Page 37: Buckle And Harness Care

    Unbuckle harness and move LUBRICATE THE BUCKLE. buckle tongues aside. • The harness straps may be wiped clean with warm water and mild soap 4. Install two rear harness � and then allowed to air dry. DO NOT immerse the harness in water.

  • Page 38: Replacement Parts

    • Repeat with second bracket. Tip: Grasp bracket on bottom of child restraint to help pull through seat base. ���������������������� 9. Snap all five harness brackets in Instruction Manual with DVD place. Be sure each bracket (free replacement) is securely attached.

  • Page 39: Crash Exchange Program

    WARRANTIES AND warranty, obligation, or liability in DAMAGES connection with the SafeGuard Go. If your SafeGuard Go was involved in a vehicle crash, The warranty and remedies as set please contact SafeGuard customer service at 1-800-586-7839 or MAKING A CLAIM UNDER forth above are exclusive and in go to www.safeguardgo.com/exchangeprogram to see if you qualify for a...
  • Page 40 Warranty cont’d. You have two options to consider: use, it will not be returned. You may purchase a new SafeGuard Go at a Option A) A replacement SafeGuard discounted price, plus freight. Go can be immediately sent to you. If thirty (30) days have elapsed after...

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