Invacare 65600 operating instructions Safety Summary, Replacing Sprint Canes and Brakes Figure

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Rollator Cane and Brake Replacement

Assembly, Installation and Operating Instructions

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NOTE: Check ALL parts for shipping damage. If shipping damage is noted, DO NOT use. Contact Carrier/Dealer for further instruction.

PART DESCRIPTION

NUMBER

SPARTAN - 65420

1076187

Cane Kit - Left

1076188

Cane Kit - Right

1076189

Brake Kit - Left (Before 3/7/00)

1076190

Brake Kit - Right (Before 3/7/00)

1096765

BrakeKit(After 3/8/00)

SPRINT - 65400

1076192

Cane Kit - Left

1076193

Cane Kit - Right

1076194

Brake Kit - Left (Before 3/7/00)

1076195

Brake Kit - Right (Before 3/7/00)

1096767

BrakeKit(After 3/8/00)

STINGRAY - 65500

1076182 Cane Kit

1076184 BrakeKit

STARGAZER - 65600

1076183 Cane Kit

1076184 BrakeKit

Note: Cane kits contain a push handle with hand grip, and hand brake already attached.

SAFETY SUMMARY

The following recommendations are made for the safe replacement of the Rollator Canes and Brakes:

GENERAL WARNINGS

DO NOT install this kit without first reading and understanding this instruction sheet. If you are unable to understand the Warnings, Cautions and Instructions, con- tact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel if applicable before attempting to install this kit - otherwise, injury or damage may occur.

A physical/occupational therapist should assist in the placement and positioning of the hand grips for maximum support and correct brake activation. Be sure the rollator is properly balanced BEFORE using.

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.

SAFETY SUMMARY (CONTINUED)

INSTALLATION WARNINGS

SPRINT (65400) and SPARTAN (65420) MODELS - The rollator height can ONLY be adjusted where the push handle is textured (FIGURE 4).

After installation and BEFORE use, ensure that ALL attaching hardware is securely tightened.

REPLACING SPRINT CANES AND BRAKES (FIGURE 1)

1.Remove the EXISTING brake wire. Perform the fol- lowing:

A.Loosen, but DO NOT remove the phillips screw securing the brake wire to the brake wire clamp.

B.Remove the brake wire clamp and set aside.

C.Pull wire through the hole in the brake.

D.Remove the spring and set aside.

E.Pull wire through cable adjuster unit. If necessary, loosen the cable adjuster unit locknut.

2.Pull brake cable UP to remove from side frame. If necessary, cut ty-wrap.

3.Perform one (1) of the following:

INSTALLING CANE KIT - Remove EXISTINGpush handle.

A.Rotate adjustment lever counterclockwise to loosen. DO NOT remove.

B.Pull UP on the push handle to remove.

INSTALLING BRAKE KIT (BEFORE 3/7/00) - Re- move EXISTING hand brake.

A.Remove the hex bolt, washer and locknut secur- ing the hand brake to the push handle.

B.Remove the hand brake.

INSTALLING BRAKE KIT (AFTER 3/8/00) - Re- move EXISTING hand brake.

A.Remove EXISTING hand grip from the push handle and discard.

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Contents Replacing Sprint Canes and Brakes Figure Safety SummarySecurely tighten the locknut Install the NEWbrake wire. Perform the followingNEW hand brake Disassembled Assembled Replacing Spartan Canes and Brakes Preparing Spartan for Brake Replacement FigureAssemble the plunger assembly. Perform the following Removing/Installing The Spartan Brake Pad Only FigureReplacing Spartan Brakes Figure Assembling Spartan For Use Figure Install tire. Perform the followingNEW hand brake Push the NEW hand brake onto the push handle Installing Brake KIT After 3/8/00 InstallAdjusting Cable Brake Handle Before 3/7/00 Adjusting Sprint Spartan Hand BrakesAdjusting Cable Brake Handle Before 3/8/00 Loosen the brake handle adjustment nut by turningRetighten the cable adjuster unit locknut Loosen the cable brake adjuster unit locknutTo decrease tension, turn the cable adjuster unit Do one 1 of the followingReplacing Stingray and Stargazer Brakes Figure Adjusting Stingray and Stargazer Push Handle FigureAdjusting Hand Brake Adjusting Stingray and Stargazer Hand Brakes FigureAdjusting Caster Housing Loosen the hand brake adjustment nut by turningTest brake, if necessary adjust brake Removing/Installing The Stingray Brake Pad FigureBly and securely tighten the set screw