Invacare 1160852 Mobility Aid User Manual


 
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Part No 1160852 1 Knee Walker
Knee Walker
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ƽ WARNING
DO NOT install or use this equipment without first reading and understanding this instruction sheet. If you are unable to
understand the Warnings, Cautions or Instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before
attempting to install this equipment - otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
Each individual should ALWAYS consult with their physician or therapist to determine proper adjustment and usage.
A physical/occupational therapist should assist in the height adjustment of the knee walker for maximum support.
Care should be taken to ensure that all parts of the knee walker are secure and the casters are in good working order before use.
DO NOT sit on the knee walker. DO NOT use the knee walker as a wheelchair or transport device.
ALWAYS observe the weight limit on the labeling of your product. Check that all labels are present and legible. Replace if
necessary.
If the push handle is exposed to extreme temperature (above 100°F or below 32°F), high humidity and/or becomes wet, prior to
use, ensure the handgrip DOES NOT twist on the push handle - otherwise damage or injury may occur.
DO NOT attempt to reach objects that are out of your immediate reach while using this device. DO NOT reach for objects if
you have to lean or shift position on the knee pad.
DO NOT hang anything from the frame of the knee walker. Items should be placed in the basket. Items should not protrude
from the knee walker basket - otherwise, injury or damage may occur. The basket can hold up to 10 lbs.
ƽ ACCESSORIES WARNING
Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with Invacare accessories. Accessories
designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invacare products.
Patient Height Specifications
Product Note
TheKneeWalkerisdesignedtoenhanceuserstability.
Installing the Rear Caster Assemblies
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 1.
NOTE:Toremovetherearcasterassemblies,r eversethisproc edur e.
1. Removetheplasticfromaroundth erearcasters.
2. Pressthesnapbuttonsontherearcastertube.
NOTE:Wheninstalledproperly,thecaster andbrakeswill faceoutward.
3. Inserttherearcastertubeintotheframe
tubeandsli dethesnap bu ttons
tooneoffiveheightadjustmentho le s.
NOTE:Ther ewillbeanaudible“click”.
4. Installtheotherrearcasterassemblyinto theoppositeframetube.
Installing the Front Casters
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 1.
NOTE:Toremovethefr ontcasters,r eversethi sprocedure.
1. Removetheplasticfromaroundth efrontcasters.
2. Pressthesnapbuttonsonthefrontcastertube.
CAUTION
The front caster with the colored marking MUST be installed on the
same side as the user’s injury. The front casters MUST be adjusted to
the same height adjustment hole that the rear caster assemblies are
adjusted to.
3. Insertthefrontcasterwiththecoloredmarkingintothe frametubeon
thesamesi deastheuser’sinjury.Slidethesna pbuttonstothesame
heightadjustmentholeastherearca st e r assemblies.
NOTE:Ther ewillbeanaudible“click”.
4. Installtheotherfrontcasterintotheoppositeframe
tube.
Adjusting the Knee Walker Height
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE 1.
1. Pressthesnapbuttonsonthecastertube.
2. Slideth esnapbuttontooneoffiveheightadjustmentholes.
NOTE:Ther ewillbeanaudible“click”.
CAUTION
The front casters MUST be adjusted to the same height adjustment
hole that the rear caster assemblies are adjusted to.
3. Adjustthefrontandrearcaster assembliestothesameheight.
FIGURE 1 Assembling the Knee Walker
Assembly, Installation and Operating Instructions
MODEL PATIENT HEIGHT MIN. / MAX
65960 5' 2" - 5' 10"
Knee Pad
Front
Caster
Height
Adjustment
Holes
Height
Adjustment
Holes
Rear Caster Assembly
(caster and brake on the
outside of the knee walker)
Colored
Marking
NOTE:Thefrontcasterwi ththecoloredmarkingMUSTbeinstalledonthe
samesideofthekneewal ker asthe user’sinjury .