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Hemi-Walker
Assembly, Installation and Operating Instructions
Model No. 6252
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Check all parts for shipping damage. In case of ship-
ping damage, DO NOT use. Contact Dealer/Carrier for further
instruction.
SAFETY SUMMARY
The following recommendations are made for the safe
operation of INVACARE HEMI-WALKERS:
GENERAL WARNING
DO NOT install or use this equipment without first
reading and understanding these instructions. 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 dam-
age may occur.
Each individual should always consult with their
physician or therapist to determine proper ad-
justment and usage.
STABILITY WARNINGS
Check to make sure rubber tips are not ripped,
worn or missing. Replace BEFORE using walker.
After unfolding the walker, ensure that walker is
in the fully OPEN position and level to the ground
BEFORE using.
When using the walker, short steps should be
taken to assure weight is distributed evenly and
directly over walker legs.
DO NOT hang anything on the hemi-walker. This
may cause hemi-walker to tip, resulting in injury
or damage.
Invacare Walkers can provide ambulatory assis-
tance for an individual weighing up to 250 lbs.
Invacare Walkers are designed to provide sup-
port, increased stability and assistance to an in-
dividual while walking.
INSTALLATION WARNINGS
Ensure all snap buttons fully protrude through ad-
justment holes of each leg extension. This ensures
that the leg extensions are securely locked in
position.
All four (4) leg extensions MUST be secured in the
same adjustment hole to ensure even height.
Always test to see that the hemi-walker is prop-
erly in the fully open position BEFORE using.
OPENING/FOLDING THE WALKER
(FIGURE 1)
1. Grasp the top hand grip of the hemi-walker. With
other hand, push of the pivot lock handle down
towards the cross brace.
NOTE: The pivot lock MUST rest directly on top of the
cross brace.
2. Reverse STEP 1 to close the walker.
FIGURE 1 – OPENING/FOLDING THE WALKER
ADJUSTING THE LEG
EXTENSIONS (FIGURE 2)
1. Adjust the leg extensions by depressing the snap but-
ton on the leg extension and allowing it to snap through
the appropriate adjustment hole on the walker leg
frame.
NOTE: Make certain that the snap buttons are fully en-
gaged into the adjustment hole of each leg frame and are
at the same height before using.
2. Repeat this procedure for each leg extensions.
FIGURE 2 – ADJUSTING THE LEG EXTENSIONS
Cross Brace
OPENCLOSED
Top Hand Grip
Pivot Lock Handle
Snap Button
Leg Extension
Adjustment
Holes