Knee Walker
Assembly, Installation and Operating Instructions
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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.
•DO NOT sit on the knee walker. DO NOT use the knee walker as a wheelchair or transport device. The knee walker is not intended to be propelled while seated.
•The brakes MUST be in the locked position before using the knee pad.
•A physical/occupational therapist should assist in the height adjustment of the walker for maximum support and correct brake activation.
•Care should be taken to ensure that all hand and height adjustments are secure, and that casters and moving objects are in good working order before using this or any mobility aid.
•All wheels MUST be in contact with the floor at all times during use. This will ensure the walker is properly balanced.
•When using the walker in a stationary position, the hand brakes MUST be locked.
•ALWAYS observe the weight limit on the labeling of your product. Check that all labels are present and legible. Replace if necessary.
•If push handle is exposed to extreme temperature (above 100°F or below 32°F), high humidity and/or becomes wet, prior to use, ensure handgrips DO NOT twist on push handle - otherwise damage or injury may occur.
•DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward on the knee pad. Reaching for these objects will cause a change to the weight distribution of the walker and may cause the walker to tip, resulting in injury or damage.
•DO NOT hang anything from the frame of the walker. Items should be placed in the basket. The basket can hold up to 10 lbs.
•Before attempting to reach objects or pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees, place feet securely on the floor. Use EXTREME caution when reaching for any object.
Patient Height Specifications
NOTE: For models not listed, please check labeling on product.
MODEL | PATIENT HEIGHT MIN. / MAX |
65950 | 5’ - 6'3" |
Using the Knee Walker
Folding/Opening the
Knee Walker
NOTE: To open the knee walker, reverse this procedure.
1.If necessary, remove basket. Refer to Installing/Removing the Basket.
2.Lift up on the free end of the knee pad to fold the knee walker.
Using the Brake
1.Pull the brake handle in towards the push handle.
2.Perform one of the following:
•To remain stationary ‐ continue to apply pressure to the brake handle.
•To continue mobility ‐ release the brake handle.
3.To lock the brake, push down on the brake handle.
4.To unlock the brake, pull up on the brake handle.
Adjusting Push Handle Height
1.Press the snap buttons on the frame tubes.
2.Adjust the push handle to the desired height and slide the snap buttons to one of seven height adjustment holes on either side of the frame tube.
NOTE: There will be an audible click.
Brake
Handle
Basket
Hook
Basket
Front Frame
Tube
Height
Adjustment
Holes
Caster
Tubes
Push
Handle
Frame Tubes
Basket
Hook
Knee
Pad
Outer
Leg
Snap
Button
Inner
Leg
Rear
Wheel
Snap
Button
Installing/Adjusting Caster Tubes
1.Press the snap button on the caster tube.
2.Insert the caster tube into the leg and slide the snap button to one of five height adjustment holes.
NOTE: There will be an audible click.
3.Repeat steps 1‐2 for the other caster tubes.
Changing Rear Wheel Position
NOTE: To move the rear wheel out of the way of the propelling leg, attach it to the inner leg on the same side as the propelling leg. (Example: When using the left leg to propel the knee walker, attach the rear wheel to the inner leg on the left side. Attach the right rear wheel to the outer leg on the right side to ensure stability.)
1.Press the snap button on the caster tube.
2.Slide the caster tube out of the leg.
3.Insert the caster tube into either the outer or inner leg.
Installing/Removing the Basket
Perform one of the following:
•To install the basket ‐ Put the basket hooks onto the frame tube as shown. Rotate the basket into position to rest on the front frame tube.
•To remove the basket, rotate it up and release the basket hooks from the frame tube.
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Part No 1145772 | 1 | Knee Walker |