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children in the CSRS equipment. If you need retraining, the assistance of a supervisor should be
sought.

If a CSRS is unfamiliar to you, or if you have not been previously trained about CSRS, seek advice
and training from a supervisor prior to transporting a child. It is crucial that CSRS equipment is
properly installed and that the child is properly secured within the system.

Installation of Car Seats

The installation of a car seat onto the school bus seat is extremely important.

 The non-adjustable portion of the seat (female end) to be used with the car seat should have no
more than one or two inches of webbing showing from the back of the seat (where the seat and
back meet)
 The non-adjustable portion should be located in the center position and aisle end of the seat

The following diagrams illustrate how to push down into the car seat so that the car seat is firmly
set into the bus seat cushion. As you push on the car seat, tighten the seat belt.

It is helpful to have two people assist with a car seat installation. While one person is pushing into
the car seat, the second person can tighten the seat belt.

After the car seat is installed, check the tightness of the car seat by pulling the seat from side to
side at the belt path. That is the location where the seat belt has gone through the car seat routing
slot. There should be no more than one inch of movement.

Securing the Rear-Facing Seat to the Bus Seat

1. Car seat should be placed within the first three rows of seats. If the seat is shared, place car
seat in window seating position.
2. Place seat in rear-facing position, at a 45-dgree angle. A rolled up towel or pool noodle may
help to achieve angle.
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