In-Step Mobility U-Step 2 Walking Stabilizer Step-by-step Manual

Step-by-Step Guide to Using Your

In-Step Mobility Products Corp.

U-Step 2 Walking Stabilizer

4-inch
non-marking
casters

Padded

seat

Tension
control

Height
adjustment
knob

Battery pack

Backrest

Spring-loaded

front wheel

Place to step for
going up curbs

Glow-in-the-Dark tabs

Laser
projected
red line
(optional)

Ergonomically

positioned

handlebars

Comfort

grips

Cueing module

(optional)

Hand brake

Basket

Locking

clip

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CONTENTS:

A. Assembly Instructions

B. Braking

C. Tension Control Adjustment

D. Sitting Down

E. Walking Over Obstacles

F. Transporting

G. Setup After Transporting

H. Optional Accessories

1. Laser & Sound Cueing Module

Replacing the Cueing Module Batteries

2. Weights

I. Maintenance

J. Warranty Information

Guide for Setting Up & Using Your U-Step 2

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A. Assembly Instructions

1) Open the box and take out the
U-Step 2 from the box.

2) Cut any plastic ties and remove
packing material used for protecting
the walker in shipping.

3) Release the locking clip.

Then, press the seat down until it
snaps into place.

(Below)

5) Adjusting the Handlebars to the
proper height. Generally, the handle­bars are adjusted so that the handles
are 2-3 inches above your palm when
your arm rests at your side.

a. Loosen the height adjustment
knobs on both the left and right
about two turns.

4) Pull up the handle bars until the seat becomes perpendicular
to the ground.

(Below left)

6) Installing the Backrest —
Slide the backrest into the

holes on the base and press

in the spring-loaded pins

until the backrest slides in

and snaps into place.

b. Press in the height adjust­ment button and pull up on the
handle bar until the handle bars
are the appropriate height.

c. Re-tighten the height adjust­ment knobs with enough force
that the handle bars do not
wiggle.

B. Braking

The U-Step 2 wheels will not
roll until you disengage the
brakes. Squeeze either or both
hand brake levers to disengage
the brakes. To stop, release the
hand brake levers and the
brakes will quickly engage.

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1) Not everyone needs to adjust the tension control to be safe.
However, if you feel that the U-Step 2 rolls too easily for you, use
the tension control to add resistance. Place your U-Step 2 on
the surface where you walk most often. You will need more ten­sion on a smooth surface
such as flooring than you
will on carpet.

C. Tension Control Adjustment (Optional)

3) The Tension Control
Lever is initially set to Low
(L). Push the Tension Control Lever forward (toward the H) to in­crease the tension. Re-tighten the tension locking bolt making
sure the lever settles into one of the set holes.

Note: If you do not position the lever in a set hole, the tension

lever might rub against the side of the gray wheel.

4) Remember to squeeze one of the hand brakes while testing
the walker. Test the rolling speed of the walker; if you need more
or less resistance, adjust accordingly.

Tension Locking Bolt

Tension Lever

Tension Indicator (sticker)

Tension Control Lever - Notched

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2) Using a flat head
screwdriver, loosen the
locking bolt about two
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E. Walking Over Obstacles

The U-Step 2 has a patented
spring-loaded front caster
that enables it to roll over
obstacles, such as door
molding strips and cracks in
the sidewalk. It will help you
ride over obstacles as high as
one half-inch.

D. Sitting Down

To sit down, you can either
turn around while holding
the handlebar or pivot the
U-Step 2 around so that it
is positioned behind you,
then sit down on the seat.

When you are sitting on the
U-Step 2 you are facing
backwards relative to the
forward moving direction
when walking.

WARNING:

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While sitting, DO NOT push off with

your feet to move the U-Step 2. This is unsafe.

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2) Reach down and pull
up on the horizontal bar
that has a sticker on it
reading “Lift Here to
Fold” until the U-Step 2
folds up.

Release Lever

1) With the U-Step 2 in
front of you, raise the

release lever in front of

the seat and tilt the

seat upward.

F. Transporting Your U-Step 2

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G. Setup After Transporting

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It is very important to press the

seat down until the Release Lever fully snaps into place.

1) Release the locking clip holding
the U-Step 2 in the folded position.

2) Allow the U-Step 2 to open –
with the base on the ground.

3) Press the seat down in the
middle until the Release Lever
snaps into place.

3) Secure the locking clip to
stop the walker from folding.
Simply rotate the clip until it at­taches to the backrest tube.

4) Hold the U-Step 2
by the side to place it
into your vehicle.

SAFETY NOTE:

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1) Laser and Sound Cueing Module — Operating the Unit

The module primarily helps those with Parkinson’s freezing but
also helps anyone with an irregular gait pattern. The Laser and
Sound Cueing Module can help you get started, normalize your
walking, and increase your stride.

To activate the Laser Cueing function, press the red button on
the unit attached to the right handlebar. You should hear a series
of clicks and see the red power indicator light blinking. A bright
red laser line will appear on the floor to guide your steps.

In this mode, without
Sound Cueing acti­vated, the upper black
button adjusts the time
period before auto­matic laser shutoff to
conserve battery
power, and the lower
black button adjusts
the clicking volume.
Pressing the upper
button extends the
shutoff period from 4 to 28 minutes in increments of 4 minutes;
each click that sounds after pressing the button indicates 4 min­utes of operating time in effect (from 1 to 7 clicks). Pressing the
lower button lowers the click volume in steps to the softest set­ting, then recycling to the loudest setting.

To activate Sound Cueing, press and hold the top black button
in for a few seconds until you hear a steady clicking. In this
mode, the two black buttons increase or decrease the cadence
(speed) with each brief press. The cadence varies from 59 to 130
beats per minute over 15 increments.

The Sound Cueing only operates while the Laser Cueing is on.

H. Optional Accessories

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2) Weights —

Although the U-Step 2 is very stable, we do offer weights as an
accessory to increase the
stability of the walker.

These weights easily se­cure to the base of
the U-Step 2 using
Velcro straps

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Use either alkaline or lithium
“AA” batteries. Remove the
small screw holding the bat­tery cover on (Figure 1) and
slide the cover to the left to
remove it. Note the position
of the two batteries (Figure

2), ensuring that the the “+”
and “–” sides are installed in
opposite directions. The unit
will click either three or five
times when the batteries are
installed correctly. If the unit
clicks three times, it is shut­ting off. If the unit clicks five
times, it is turning on and the
power indicator will blink.

Installing and Replacing the Cueing Module Batteries —

Figure 1

Figure 2

When Sound Cueing is activated, both the sound and laser re­main on indefinitely. Turning the Sound Cueing off requires shut­ting the entire module off, by pressing the red button.

I. Maintenance

J. Warranty

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NOTE: DO NOT pull on the cabling. Pulling on a
cable can cause it to become kinked or stretched out
of shape, which could prevent the braking system
from functioning properly. A damaged cable should
be replaced. Please have your U-Step 2 serviced if
the cabling becomes damaged.

Your U-Step 2 Walking Stabilizer is warranted for a full year to
work properly and be free from any defects in materials and
workmanship. Additionally, the frame is warranted for three
years from the date of purchase.

In the event of a defect covered by this warranty, we will, at our
option, repair or replace the device. In the event of a problem,
you will need to return the walker for repair at your cost. We will
fix the product or replace it and send it back to you at our cost.

This warranty does not cover device failure due to owner's mis­use or negligence.

In the event of a minor problem, In-Step Mobility Products will
attempt to resolve the issue by sending replacement parts.

If you have a question about your U-Step 2 or this warranty,
please contact In-Step Mobility Products at 1-800-558-7837.

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Clean your U-Step 2 with a clean, damp cloth when necessary.

Periodically check some of the moving components for wear. On
a daily basis, check over the U-Step 2 by trying the brakes.
Please call your U-Step 2 representative or call 1-800-558-7837
if you experience any problems with the tension of the wheels
or with braking.

U-Step 2 Walking Stabilizer

Specifications

Medicare

Reimbursable!

In-Step Mobility Products Corp.

8048 Monticello Ave., Skokie, IL 60076
[e-mail] www.ustep.com

1.800.558.7837

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Passive Control Specifications

(Model US-PC2)

Model number ....................................US-PC2

Medicare code (HCPC) ........................#E0147

Weight capacity .................... (161 kg) 355 lbs

Height adjustment range..................................

..................accommodates users 4’10” to 6’2”

Height customization ..........................available

Size of Padded Seat ............................19” x 8”

Height from floor to seat ............................22”

Overall width..............................................23”

Length ......................................................25”

Folded dimensions ...... approx. 42” x 23” x 10”

Turning circle ............................................29”

Weight ......................................(9.5 kg) 21 lbs

Material of frame ............................................

............................Tubular Steel and Aluminum

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