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* CARES comes in a 15 cm drawstring bag that fits in a carry-on bag or purse.

Dimensions
Weight Overall (gms)..........................500 gms
Weight of User.................................... From 10 kg to 20 kg
Height of user......................................up to 100cm

This product is certified by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Use on non-US registered aircraft must be approved by the national aviation authority in each country.

Air Authorities that have approved the use of CARES:

* Australia (CASA) Civil Aviation Safety Authority
* New Zealand (CAA) Civil Aviation Authority of New ZealandCanada (TC) Transport Canada
* United Kingdom (CAA) Civil Aviation Authority
* France (DGAC) Directorate General for Civil Aviation
* Japan (JCAB) Japanese Civil Aviation Bureau
* United Arab Emirates (UAE) General Civil Aviation Authority
* Oman (DGCAM) Sultanate of Oman, Ministry of Transport & Communications, Civil Aviation Affairs, Directorate General of Civil Aviation and Meteorology

* Additionally, EASA has reviewed the CARES restraint system and has deemed that this is an acceptable child restraint device in accordance with JAR-OPS 1.730 and ACJ 1.730. Under JAR-OPS 1.730(a)(3) any CRD that is approved for use in aircraft by the FAA on the basis of a US national standard and is marked accordingly is deemed to be acceptable. In 2008 JAR-OPS was replaced by EU-OPS which approves it based on the same criteria.

Method Of Use

CARES includes an instructional DVD which explains the 5 installation steps below in more detail:

1. Seat your child in the aeroplane seat they will occupy

2. Lower the tray table behind your child's seat.

3. Slide the red loop of the CARES restraint over the seat back, adjust the height of the red loop so it is just above your child's shoulders, and tighten it. Then close the tray table covering the Red Loop.

4. Place the black shoulder straps over your child's shoulders and slide the buckle and connecter ends of the regular aeroplane seat belt through the loops at the bottom of the black shoulder straps.

5. Buckle the seat belt and pull it snugly across your child's lap as you normally would do - and then buckle the chest clip and snug down the Shoulder Straps.

Considerations

* Use on forward facing seats only
* Do not use in a motor vehicle

Place Of Manufacture

Amsafe Aviation
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America.

Price Guide

Plus postage

Models

Only one model is available.

Additional Dimensions

Weight Overall (gms)..........................500 gms
Weight of User.................................... From 10 kg to 20 kg
Height of user......................................up to 100cm

Standards

Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information about standards also see
www.ilcnsw.asn.au/home/assistive_technology/standards

TGA
Many of the items on the ILC NSW website are categorised as a Medical Device. Medical devices that are approved for use in Australia have been entered into a national database called the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), which is maintained by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). You can ask the supplier for the ARTG number for the device you wish to purchase and search the ARTG for the entry. To access information on the ARTG visit www.tga.gov.au

When buying a medical device it is advisable to only choose a medical device that is recommended by a healthcare professional and has been included on the ARTG.