Drive WA008, WA009 User Manual

folding walking
frame

www.drivemedical.co.uk

Drive Medical Ltd

Ainley’s Industrial Estate, Elland,

West Yorkshire, GB HX5 9JP

www.drivemedical.co.uk

Document code: WA008_hangtag (Issued Feb 2015)

warranty details

Your Drive branded product is warranted to be free of
defects in materials and workmanship for one year
from date of purchase.

This device was built to exacting standards and
carefully inspected prior to shipment. This warranty is
an expression of our confidence in the materials and
workmanship of our products and our assurance to the
customer.

In the event of a defect covered by this warranty, we
will at our option supply parts or replace the device.

This warranty does not cover device failure due to
owner misuse or negligence, or normal wear and tear.
The warranty does not extend to non-durable
components, such as rubber accessories, castors and
grips, which are subject to normal wear and need
periodic replacement.

If you have any queries or require full warranty
conditions, please contact your Drive stockist.

care and maintenance

!Ensure the walking frame is only used as a

mobility aid.

!Ensure the walking frame is kept clean.
!Wipe down the walking frame with a damp

cloth on a regular basis.

specification

using the walker with chairs

To sit down:

1. Turn around in front of the chair so you have your
back to the chair. Ensure that you can feel the chair
behind you on the back of your legs.

2. Move your arms back so you can feel the chair arms.
Bend slightly forward and allow your arms to sit you
down gently.

To stand up from a chair:

1. Put the walker in front of the chair.

2. Stand up from the chair using your arms on the chair
arms if necessary. When stood up, move your hands to
the walker handgrips before beginning to walk.

WA008 WA009
WIDTH (INSIDE HANDGRIP) 43cm (17") 43cm (17")
WIDTH (INSIDE BACK LEGS) 48cm (19") 50cm (20")
OVERALL WIDTH 55cm (22") 62cm (25")
DEPTH 42cm (16.5") 46cm (18")
HEIGHT - MIN 81cm (32") 81cm (32")
HEIGHT - MAX 99cm (39") 99cm (39")
WEIGHT 2.9kg (6.4lb) 3 .4kg (7,4lb)
WEIGHT LIMIT 180kg (28 stone) 180kg (28 stone)

Walking:

1. Place the frame on step ahead

2. Walk towards the walker starting with the unaffected
leg first, and then the other leg which will step through.
Do not walk too far into the frame.

3. Place the walker a short distance (a small step) in
front of you. For standard walkers, lift the frame and
place it front of you. For wheeled walkers, lift the rear
of the frame and then wheel the walker the distance.

safety precautions

Apply the following precautions before use:
!For your own personal safety and comfort,

adopt a comfortable posture and ensure you
can use the walking frame safely and securely.

!Store the unit in a safe environment.
!Ensure the walking frame is fully folded out and

locked in position before using.

!Ensure that all the legs on the walking frame are

set at the same height.

!Ensure all 4 legs are on the ground before using

the WA008, or both wheels and both legs are on
the ground before using the WA009.

height adjustment

To adjust leg height, first push in the brass button on leg
(see diagram). Adjust the height of the leg until it is
locked in position and the brass button can be seen
again.

Note: All recommendations contained herein

should be checked with your health professional

(such as occupational therapist or

physiotherapist) before use

To adjust the leg height:

1. Push in the brass buttons (as
shown in the diagram).

2. Extend or retract the leg to the
required height.

3. When this height is reached,
release the button but carry on
adjusting the leg until the buttons
lock in position.

4. Repeat for the other legs,
ensuring all legs are securely
locked in position.

safety precautions

using the walker

General Safety When Using:

!If using with a chair, ensure the chair has arms and

a high seat to help you stand up and sit down
easily.

!Ensure there are no obstacles on the surface such

as rugs, loose flooring or wet leaves.

!Avoid wet floors and uneven surfaces.

!Take care when storing or carrying the walker to

avoid damage. In the event of an accident the
walker should be inspected before use.

!The walker should be cleaned regularly with a

damp cloth and mild disinfectant. Bleach or
solvents should not be used.

folding the walking frame

Always fully fold out the walking frame before use. To do
this, pull the side away from the front of the frame, until
the side locks in position (as shown by the white arrow in
the photograph). Repeat for the other side.

To fold up the walking frame for storage, push the
button (shown by black arrow in photograph) whilst
pushing the side back towards the front of the walking
frame.

glide caps

Glide caps: The wheeled walkers may

come with optional glide caps to help
users walk on surfaces such as carpet.
These should only be used on suitable
indoor surfaces.

To install the glide caps push the cap
on to the bottom of the rear ferrules
(as shown). Pull down on the glide caps
to remove. We recommend that you
consult you healthcare professional
before using the glide caps.