ridesafer JD14001XXX Travel Vest with Zipped Backpack User Manual

ridesafer JD14001XXX Travel Vest with Zipped Backpack

Product Information

Specifications:

• Product Name: GEN 5
• Compatibility: Beyond DOM of 2022/07
• Size: JD14001XXX – Extra Small
• Weight Range: 22 to 40 lbs (10 to 18 kg)
• Height Range: 30 to 45 inches (76 to 114 cm)
• Age Range: 2 to 4 years old

Product Usage Instructions

Vest Setup:

1. Pull the fastening hook out of the loop and open the vest.
2. Attach the crotch strap to the front crotch strap ring.
3. Route the belt between the child’s legs.
4. Attach the two rear loops to the rear crotch strap rings by opening the Velcro, feeding the webbing through the rings, and securing the Velcro closed.

Usage Recommendations:

• For the best protection for your child between 2 and 4 years old, use this vest together with the Travel SmarterTM Booster Seat.
• Use of top tether is required with a lap belt only and recommended with lap and shoulder belts.
• Use with top tether and lap belt only.

Cleaning Instructions:
Spot clean with mild soap and water. Air dry. Alternatively, you can machine wash the vest only in a laundry bag with gentle detergent. Air dry.

For more information, please visithttps://www.nhtsa.gov/car-seats-and- booster-seats/car-seat-use-after-crash

For additional FAQs, please visit https://ridesafer.net/FAQ

WARNING:  DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur

• Failure to follow these instructions and vest labels can result in a child striking the vehicle’s interior during a sudden stop or crash.
• Use only with children who weigh between 80-110 Ibsé36-50k%).
• Snugly adjusts the vest and vehicle seat belts around the child. See seat belt adjustment instructions in the vehicle owner’s manual.
• Always position and snugly adjust ap bett, then adjust the top tether or shoulder belt – The lap belt must be low on the hips, contacting thighs, not on the abdomen.

LAP BELT ONLY USE:

• Secure with a top tether strap and lap belt only.
• Always secure and snugly adjust the top tether strap provided with this child restraint as specified in this – Always secure and snugly adjust the instruction manual.

LAP and SHOULDER BELT USE:

• The shoulder belt must always be positioned on the child’s shoulder. NOT under the arm or behind the back.
• NEVER use with ONLY a lap belt without a top tether or shoulder belt.
• Do not use the vehicle’s lower anchorages of the child restraint anchorage system or LATCH system.
• Follow all instructions in this manual and on the child restraint.
• Register your child restraint with the manufacturer.
• DO NOT allow any use of a vest or top tether after a crash unless the crash, vest, and top tether meet all conditions in the “Re-use After A Crash” section.

SAFETY CHECKLIST

• Read and understand the instruction manual and vest labels.
• Position and snugly adjust the lap belt, then adjust the top tether or shoulder belt
• The lap belt must be low on the hips, contacting thighs, not on the abdomen.
• LAPBELT USE: Always use the top tether when using the vest with a lap belt only.
• LAP and SHOULDER BELT USE: Never put the shoulder belt under the child’s arm or behind the child.
• Secure the child in the back seat whenever possible.
• The top of the child’s ears must be below the top of the vehicle seat back.
• Never leave a child unattended.
• Discontinue use when the child’s weight exceeds 110 pounds (50kg).
• Do not allow anyone (babysitter, relatives, etc.) to use a travel vest without first understanding all instructions.
• Secure or store this vest when not occupied. An unsecured child restraint system can injure other occupants in a crash.
• Discontinue use after 5 years from the date of purchase.

HEIGHT & WEIGHT INFORMATION

Requirements for use:

• Weight between 80-110 Ibs (36-50kg)
• Use of T I Tether 80-1 -50kg).
• Use of Top Dual Tether 80-110 Ibs (36-50kg).

The fit of the vest on the child:

• The vest MUST adjust to fit snugly around the child’s chest
• The bottom front flap of the vest must be flat on the thighs of the child.

For best positioning:

• If your child is between 2 and 4 years old, use this vest together with the Travel Smarter Booster Seat
• Use of top tether is required with a lap belt only and recommended with lap and shoulder belts.

Discontinue use when:

• The vest is too small to fit around the child’s chest.
• The bottom of the front panels do not lie flat on top of the child’s thighs when seated
• The child’s weight exceeds 110 pounds (50kg).

RIDE SAFER BELT-POSITIONING TRAVEL VEST & PARTS

SELECTING A VEHICLE SEATING LOCATION
The RideSafer® Travel Vest is designed for use with either a vehicle lap belt and top tether or a vehicle lap and shoulder belt.

How you use the vest depends on the vehicle seat location used, the vehicle seat belt system, and the availability of a top tether anchorage in the vehicle.

• Refer to the vehicle owner’s manual for the type of vehicle seat belts and availability of top tether anchors. If the vehicle does not have a top tether anchor in a seating location, a tether anchor may be added. Refer to the vehicle owner’s manual or contact the vehicle dealer.
• Refer to vehicle owner’s manual for information on securing children and vehicle seat belt use.

Review and follow the information below before using.

Seating Locations:
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) alerts vehicle owners that according to accident statistics, children 12 and under are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions rather than the front seating positions. For vehicles with airbags, refer to the vehicle owner’s manual for child restraint installation information.

Seating Locations That Can Not be Used

1. Low vehicle seat back.
   Do not use seating locations in which the top of the vehicle seat back is below the top of the child’s ears.

2. Seats facing side or rear.
   DO NOT use seating locations that face the rear or sides of the vehicle.

Vehicle Seat Belts:

LapBelts:

• Vehicle Seating Locations With Only A Lap Belt:
  A seating location equipped with only a vehicle lap belt must also have a top tether anchor.
  DO NOT use seating locations with lap belts only that do not have top tether anchors until a top tether anchor has been installed.

Passive Restraint Systems:

• Motorized Shoulder Belts:
  DO NOT use seating locations with motorized shoulder belts.

• Door Mounted Lap And Shoulder Belt:
  DO NOT use seating locations where seat belts are mounted to the door.

LATCH Anchorage System

• (Lower Anchorage and Tether for Children):
  DO NOT use the vehicle’s lower anchorages of the LATCH system with this vest.

Warning
Avoid serious injury or death: DO NOT use a vest with vehicle lower anchorages for the Child Restraint Anchorage System or LATCH System.

SECURING VEST ON CHILD

This vest is designed for use with children who weigh between 80-110 Ibs (36-50kg).

To open vest

Warning

• Snugly adjust the vest around the child.
• Discontinue use of vest when:
  • The vest is too small to fit around the child’s chest.
  • The bottom of the front panels do not lie flat and contact the child’s thighs when seated.

Place Vest On Child:

• Pull the fastening hook out of the loop and open the vest.

• Place the vest behind the child’s back and insert the child’s arms through the arm openings of the vest.

• Close the vest by placing the left front panel over the right front panel.

• Insert the fastening hook into the loop. (Figure A)

• Pull the adjustable belt snug and lock with Velcro to secure the fastening hook. (Figure B)

• If the kid’s hip size is smaller than the standard, it can be adjusted as shown in Figure C.

• Attach the crotch station to the front crotch scraping, and route the belt between 7 of the child’s legs. Attach the 2 rear loops to the rear crotch strap rings by Z, opening the Velco, feeding the webbing through the ings, and setting the Velcro closed.

Place Neck Pillow On Vest: (Optional)
Locate the neck pillow pocket at the back of the vest. Place neck pillow into pocket. Position the neck pillow to support the child’s neck by adjusting the loop. inserting depth.
To Adjust Harness Height:
Disengage the fabric fastener on the back of the vest(1), adjust the length of harness belts as needed (2), and secure harness bg\ts with fabric fastener (3). ****

SECURING CHILD IN VEHICLE

WARNING
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur

• To avoid injury, this restraint, vehicle belts, and top tether should be secured and adjusted by an adult.
• NEVER allow the child to buckle or adjust belts.
• Snugly adjust the vehicle seat belt around the child according to the instructions in the vehicle owner’s manual.
• The vehicle lap belt must be low on the hips and flat, contacting the child’s thighs. An improperly positioned vehicle lap belt can cause serious abdominal injury or death.
• Do not allow the child to slide down in the vehicle seat which could position the vehicle lap belt across the child’s abdomen or shoulder belt over the neck or face.
• Vehicle belts MUST be flat against the child and MUST NOT be twisted.

Securing Child With Vehicle Top Tether a Belt

WARNING
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur

• Always use a top tether strap when using a lap belt only.
• Never use a vest with only a lap belt.
• Position and snugly adjust the lap belt, then attach and snugly adjust the top tether.
• DO NOT over tighten top tether. Over-tightening the top tether can raise the vehicle lap belt on the child’s abdomen exposing the child to the risk of abdominal injury in a crash.
• Only use the top tether provided with this travel vest. Do NOT use a top tether with other products.

1. Locate the end of the tether with a dual top tether hook and belt adjuster. Attach one hook of the dual top tether on the vehicle top tether anchorafie behind the seating location where a child will be seated and the other hook to the adjacent tether anchorage. Do NOT attach both hooks to the same anchor in the vehicle.

2. Position child on vehicle seat with child’s bottom and back against vehicle seat back cushion.

3. Route lap belt through both lap belt guides at the lower edge of vest front panels and over the child’s thighs. Snugly adjust the lap belt. The lap belt MUST contact the thighs, should  LIS not be positioned up on the abdomen.

4. Attach the two tether hooks on the free end of the top tether strap, to the tether loops located at the top of the shoulders.

5. Snugly adjust the top tether to remove all slack.

6. Check that the vehicle lap belt is low on the child’s hips, touching the top of the thighs. If the vehicle lap belt is not low on the & hips, touching the top of the thighs, loosen the top tether, retighten the vehicle lap belt, and then snugly adjust the tether again.

To remove the child from the top tether and lap belt:

1. Loosen the top tether and unhook tether hooks from both shoulders.
2. Unbuckle and remove the vehicle lap belt from the lap belt guides at the bottom of the front panels of the vest.

Securing Child With Vehicle Lap and Shoulder Belt

WARNING
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur

• Use in this mode only with the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt. DO NOT use a lap belt only or lower anchorages of the LATCH system.
• Position and snugly adjust the lap belt, then position and adjust the shoulder belt.
  • The lap belt must be low on the hips, flat, and contacting thighs.
  • The shoulder belt must be centered over the shoulder (NOT up on the neck or low, off-shoulder).
  • Do not use a shoulder belt loose, positioned under the child’s arms, or behind the child.

1. Position child on vehicle seat with child’s rump and back against vehicle seat back cushion.
2. Route vehicle lap belt through both lap belt guides at the lower edge of vest front panels and over the child’s thighs. Snugly adjust the lap belt.
   • The lap belt MUST be low on the hips and contacting thighs, and should not be on the abdomen.
3. Snugly adjust the shoulder belt and slide the shoulder belt under the tabs of the shoulder belt positioner (see step 1).
   • See the vehicle owner’s manual for instructions on the use and adjustment of the venicle lan and shoulder belt
4. Check the position of the shoulder belt.
   • The shoulder belt should be in contact with the child’s chest.
   • The shoulder belt should be centered on the child’s shoulder, not contacting the neck or face or off the shoulder. To relocate the shoulder belt, slide the shoulder belt positioner up or down and retighten the shoulder belt. Check the position of the shoulder belt again. If the shoulder belt cannot be centered on the child’s shoulder, move the child to another seating position.

*Use of the top tether is highly recommended with lap and shoulder belt use.

To remove the child from the lap and shoulder belt:

1. Open the shoulder belt guide cover and remove the shoulder belt from the shoulder belt guide.

2. Unlock and remove the vehicle lap belt from the lap belt guides at the bottom of the front panels of the vests.

Note: When removing the belt, pinch the belt and pull it out.

RE-USE AFTER A CRASH

WARNING
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur

• DO NOT allow any use of this child restraint after a crash unless the crash and child restraint meet ALL conditions in this “Re-use After A Crash” section. Do not sell or allow others to use a child restraint that has been in a crash and does not comply with ALL of these conditions.
• This child restraint must be destroyed and replaced if it does not comply with ALL conditions defined by the NHTSA and Safe Traffic System

Child restraints are often damaged in vehicle crashes and in many cases, the Child restraint must be destroyed and replaced. However, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Safe Traffic System advise that if a child restraint has been used in a minor crash the child restraint can continue to be used with your child if the crash, vest, and top tether meet all of the conditions listed on both the NHTSA and Safe Traffic System websites.

The materials used to construct the RideSafer Travel Vest and top tether are designed to deform and absorb energy during a crash. The vest must be fully inspected after a minor crash to identify which components need to be replaced. This information can be found on the Safe Traffic System website. For NHTSA information on car seat re-use after a crash, check the NHTSA website at: https://www.nhtsa.gov/car-seats-and-booster-seats/car-seat-use- after-crash

For additional information from Safe Traffic System on the re-use of the RideSafer after a crash and for replacement parts, check the Safe Traffic System website at: www.safetrafficsystem.com

Damage to child restraints may be difficult to see or it may be difficult to verify the damage to the child restraint. For those situations where any of the NHTSA Child Restraint Re-Use criteria have not been met, or if there is uncertainty about whether damage to the child restraint has occurred, NHTSA and Safe Traffic System advise parents or caregivers to contact their automobile insurance company regarding its policy on replacement of child restraints. Using any child restraint when uncertain if it is damaged puts your child at risk for injury or death.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Top Tether And Anchorage Information:

• Use of a top tether is required when using a vehicle lap belt only.
• Proper tether anchor hardware is required in the vehicle. Check the vehicle owner’s manual, call your vehicle dealer, or call Safe Traffic System, Inc. for information on tether anchorages and hardware.
• If your vehicle dealer is unable to assist you or you have additional questions, call the vehicle manufacturer or Safe Traffic System, Inc.

Certification

• Motor Vehicle
  This chi-restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety standards.

• Aircraft
  This Restraint Is Not Certified For Use In Aircraft without the FlySafer “Aircraft Attachment Strap manufactured by Safe Traffic System, Inc.

WARNING
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY can occur
Always follow the directions of the RideSafer” Delighter Booster Seat and RideSafer” Delight Travel Vest to avoid any injury by impact in case of an accident or sudden stop.

Emergency Escape (One Touch Escape System use mode)

1. Step by Step for Lap Shoulder Belt use Mode Step 1- Unlock the vehicle seat belt buckle and quickly remove the vehicle lap and shoulder belt from the belt guides of the vest by pulling forcefully up through the guides. Step2- Exit from the vehicle wearing the vest
2. Escape Step by Step for Lap & Tether Use Mode Step 1- Loosen the top tether and remove the tether hook from both shoulders. Step 2- Hold an unbuckled vehicle lap belt and quickly remove the belt from the guides at the bottom of the front panels of the vest by pulling forcefully upward. Step3- Exit out from the vehicle wearing the vest
   • Discontinue use after 10 years from the date of manufacture printed on the inside of the vest.

Warm Weather:
Some of the metal vest parts can get very hot in the sun or warm weather, To avoid bums, always check before putting a child in the vest.

Instruction Manual Storage:
Store the instruction manual in a pocket located on the front of the right front panel of the vest.

Care And Cleaning:

• Vest : Surface wash with a mild solution of soap and water. Air Dry. Do not machine wash.
• Locking Device : Rinse with warm water. DO NOT use household detergents. Never lubricate the buckle.
• Top Tether : Surface wash with a mild solution of soap and water. Air Dry. Go to ridesafer.net/FAQ for details.
• Crotch Belt : Surface wash with a mild solution of soap and water. Air Dry. Do not machine wash.

Registration Information:
Child restraints can be recalled for a variety of safety reasons. You must register this restraint to be reached in a recall. Please register your child restraint by filling out and sending the postage-paid registration card that came with your child restraint.

Safe Traffic System, Inc.
10201 Pacific Ave., Franklin Park, IL 60131 USA, or call +1. 847. 233. 0365 or fax +1. 847. 233. 0384 or register online at http://ridesafer.net/product- registration/

For recall information:

• Call the U.S Government’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236
• Go to www.NHTSA.gov
• Call Safe Traffic System, Inc. at +1. 847. 233. 0365
• Log onto www.safetrafficsystem.com

Manufactured and Distributed By: Safe Traffic System, Inc. 10201 Pacific Ave., Franklin Park, IL 60131 USA © Safe Traffic System, Inc. U.S. Pat. 6,902,193 B2 &US 10661,74%82 Made in Vietnam (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) XL10153(B01B

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the GEN 5 vest without the Travel SmarterTM Booster Seat?

While the GEN 5 vest can be used alone, it is recommended to use it together with the Travel SmarterTM Booster Seat for optimal protection.

How long can I use the GEN 5 vest?

Discontinue use after 5 years from the date of purchase.

Is the use of the top tether necessary?

The use of the top tether is highly recommended, especially when using lap and shoulder belts.

How should I clean the GEN 5 vest?

You can spot-clean it with mild soap and water or machine wash the vest (in a laundry bag with gentle detergent) if needed. Air dry.

References

• FAQs - RideSafer
• Car Seat Use After a Crash: Replacing Car Seats | NHTSA

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