O W N E R S M A N U A LNORTH AMERICA

O W N E R S M A N U A LNORTH AMERICA

R E A D A N D S A V E T H I S M A N U A L

CHILD USE AND SAFETY

Growing concern for child safety has lead many states to pass laws making it mandatory for EMS providers to have available a federally-approved child restraint system at all times in emergency vehicles. The HiBAC Safety seat is specifically designed for instal-lation in ambulances and rescue vehicles assuring the convenient and safe transportation of uninjured children as well as the EMT.

The Hi-BAC Safety Seat incorpo-rates the Hassel Free® Child Restraint, the first “built-in” child restraint produced the United States.

The built-in Hassel Free® Child Restraint and Hi-BAC Safety Seat have been designed and tested only for rear-facing use by children that weight between 20 and 50 pounds and are 28 to 47 inches in height and capable of sitting upright alone. Children less than 1 year old, or those under the weight, height or capability requirements must use an infant seat. The Hassel Free® child restraint is not intended for infant use.

Children that exceed the weight and height requirements should not sue the child restraint. Instead, stow away the child restraint and use the Hi-BAC Safety Seat with the vehicle’s safety belt system.

The Hi-Bac Safety seat meets or exceeds all applicable Federal Safety Standards (FMVSS) and Triple “K” specifications for ambulances in effect at the date of manufacture.

To assure the safety of those persons being transported in the Hi-BAC Safety Seat, the EMS provider should develop a policy for the proper use and maintenance of this product.

Should assistance be needed while operating or caring for this product, call 1-800-364-3218. Please have the product identification numbers available, which are located behind the removable child seat pad on the seat back shell.

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WARNINGS!!!

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS ON THE USE OF THE CHILD

RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAN RESULT IN INJURY TO THE CHILD DURING A SUDDEN STOP OR CRASH. SNUGLY, ADJUST THE BELTS PROVIDED WITH THE CHILD RESTRAINT AROUND THE CHILD.

• Children must be at least 1 year old, between 20 and 50 pounds, 28 - 47 inches tall and capable of sitting upright alone.

• The Hi-BAC Safety Seat should NOT be used in situations where injuries preclude its use.

• The Hi-BAC Safety Seat is NOT designed to be used for spinal im-mobilization. Use only as described in this manual.

• The Hi-BAC Safety Seat MUST be locked in its rear-most position when transporting children if it has been installed by the bulkhead or partition behind the cab compartment.

• When installed with a swivel base, the Hi-BAC Safety Seat MUST be locked in its REAR-facing position while transporting children.

• NEVER leave a child unat-tended. An un-

attended child can be injured.

• The Hi-BAC Safety Seat should NOT be used if it has been altered or damaged in any way, such as involvement in an accident. Contact EVS, Ltd. immediately at 1-800-364-3218.

READ AND SAVE THIS MANUAL.

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USING THE

Gently pull the seat-back cushion forward to expose the child restraint.

Before the child is seated, tug firmly on each adjustment belt to remove any slack in the harness system.

Separate the harness clip. Press the red release button on the buckle to unbuckle both latches.

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Lift up on both belt adjusters and completely extend the harness belts.

Set the child upright in the child restraint. Place a shoulder belt over each shoulder. While holding the buckle, insert each latch into the the buckle. Tug firmly to be sure both latches are secured.

Fasten the harness clip and position parallel to the child’s arm pits. This will properly position the shoulder belts.

Close seat back by gently lifting cushion from bottom while pushing seat back closed from bottom to top.

Pull both adjustment belts until the shoulder belts are snug.

TO RELEASE THE CHILD Separate the harness clip. Press the red release button in a buckle and slide belts off the child’s shoulders. Gently remove the child.

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PRODUCT CLEANING & DISINFECTING

Clean the Hi-BAC Safety Seat with household or industrial grade detergent. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Cleaning with abrasive materials is not recommended. The harness belts can be scrubbed with a anylon brush. The child restraint seat pad can be removed for cleaning by gently lifting it from the Velcro® fasteners.

To disinfect: Use Chlorine bleach, Isopropyl Alcohol or a 3% Hydrogen Peroxide solution.

When using disinfectants, always follow the manufacturer’s instruc-tions. Some disinfectants can be harmful.

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Latches

Red Release ButtonBuckle

Harness Clip

Belt Adjusters

Shoulder Belts

Removable Pad

Adjustment Belts

Instruction Panel

We’re committed to customer service and satisfaction. Should replacement parts, service or assistance be needed while operating or caring for this product, call 1-800-364-3218 or contact the dealer nearest you.

The Model Number, Date of Manufacture and Serial number are located behind the remov-able child seat pad on the seat back shell. Please have this information available when you call.

Model Number Date of Manufacture

Serial number

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LIMITED WARRANTY

RECALL INFORMATION

EVS, Ltd. warrants it’s products to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of shipment. The warranty obligation is limited to the repair or replacement of defective parts or a refund of the purchase price at the option of EVS, Ltd. Damage,

indirect or consequential, or as a result of abuse, neglect, careless-ness, or misuse is not covered under this warranty obligation. This is only a summary. Actual terms, conditions and disclaimers are available upon request. Call 1-800-364-3218.

Child restraints could be recalled for safety reasons. You MUST register this restraint in order to be reached in the event of a recall. Send your name, address and the restraint’s model number, date of manufacture and serial number

(located behind the removable child seat pad) to EVS, Ltd., 3702 W. Sample St., South Bend, IN 46619. For recall information, call the U.S. Government’s Auto Safety Hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

North AmericA 3702 West Sample StreetSouth Bend, Indiana 46619Local and International: 574.233.5707OEM and Aftermarket: 800.364.3218Fax: 574.288.9363 E-mail:evssales@evsltd.comWeb: www.evsltd.com

The HASSEL FREE ® Child Restraint is distributed exclusively to the Emergency Vehicle Industry by EVS, Ltd., under licence from Hassel Free Safety Seats, Inc. U.S. Patent #4,540,216 & #5,161,855.

Velcro ® is a registered tradename of Velcro Industries, Inc. USA

HASSEL FREE® is a registered traemark of Hassel Free Safety Seats, Inc.

Printed in the USA.

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