Invacare 6252 User Manual

Hemi-Walker

Assembly, Installation and Operating Instructions

Model No. 6252

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Check all parts for shipping damage. In case of ship­ping damage, DO NOT use. Contact Dealer/Carrier for further
instruction.

SAFETY SUMMARY

The following recommendations are made for the safe
operation of INV ACARE 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 dam­age may occur.

Each individual should always consult with their
physician or therapist to determine proper ad­justment 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 assis­tance for an individual weighing up to 250 lbs.
Invacare Walkers are designed to provide sup­port, increased stability and assistance to an in­dividual while walking.

INSTALLATION WARNINGS

Ensure all snap buttons fully protrude through ad­justment 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 prop­erly 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 .

Top Hand Grip

Pivot Lock Handle

Cross Brace

OPENCLOSED

FIGURE 1 – OPENING/FOLDING THE WALKER

ADJUSTING THE LEG
EXTENSIONS (FIGURE 2)

1. Adjust the leg extensions by depressing the snap but­ton 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 en­gaged into the adjustment hole of each leg frame and are
at the same height before using.

2. Repeat this procedure for each leg extensions.

Snap Button

Adjustment

Holes

Leg Extension

FIGURE 2 – ADJUSTING THE LEG EXTENSIONS

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LIMITED WARRANTY

PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW
APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975.

This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/user of our product.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary

from state to state.
Invacare warrants its product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period

of three (3) years of use by original purchaser. If within such warranty period any such product
shall be proven to be defective, such product shall be repaired or replaced, at Invacare's option.
This warranty does not include any labor or shipping charges incurred in replacement part
installation or repair of any such product. Invacare's sole obligation and your exclusive remedy
under this warranty shall be limited to such repair and/or replacement.

For warranty service, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased your Invacare product.
In the event you do not receive satisfactory warranty service, please write directly to Invacare at
the address below. Provide dealer's name, address, model number, date of purchase, indicate
nature of the defect and, if the product is serialized, indicate the serial number.

Invacare Corporation will issue a return authorization. The defective unit or parts must be returned
for warranty inspection using the serial number, when applicable, as identification within thirty
(30) days of return authorization date. DO NOT return products to our factory without our prior
consent. C.O.D. shipments will be refused; please prepay shipping charges.

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS: THE WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO PROBLEMS ARISING FROM
NORMAL WEAR OR FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE ENCLOSED INSTRUCTIONS. IN ADDITION, THE
FOREGOING WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO SERIAL NUMBERED PRODUCTS IF THE SERIAL NUMBER
HAS BEEN REMOVED OR DEFACED; PRODUCTS SUBJECTED TO NEGLIGENCE, ACCIDENT, IMPROPER
OPERATION, IMPROPER MAINTENANCE OR STORAGE; OR PRODUCTS MODIFIED WITHOUT
INVACARE'S EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: MODIFICATION THROUGH
THE USE OF UNAUTHORIZED PARTS OR ATTACHMENTS; PRODUCTS DAMAGED BY REASON OF REPAIRS
MADE TO ANY COMPONENT WITHOUT THE SPECIFIC CONSENT OF INVACARE; PRODUCTS
DAMAGED BY CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND INVACARE'S CONTROL; PRODUCTS REPAIRED BY ANYONE
OTHER THAN AN AUTHORIZED INVACARE DEALER. SUCH EVALUATION SHALL BE SOLELY DETERMINED
BY INVACARE.

THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES, IF
ANY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.

IT SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESSED WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN
AND THE REMEDY FOR VIOLATIONS OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT PURSUANT TO THE TERMS CONTAINED HEREIN.
INVACARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES
WHATSOEVER.

THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE EXTENDED TO COMPLY WITH STATE/PROVINCIAL LAWS AND
REQUIREMENTS.

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Andador Hemi

Instrucciones de Ensamble, Instalación y Operación

Modelo No. 6252

GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES

NOTA: Inspecciones todas las piezas por cualquier
daño durante el envío. En caso de daño, NO lo use.
Póngase en contacto con el proveedor o el agente de
la entrega, para futuras instrucciones.

SUMARIO DE ADVERTENCIAS

Las siguientes recomendacione s se hacen para
operar con seguridad los ANDADORES HEMI
INVACARE:

ADVERTENCIAS GENERALES

NO instale o use este equipo sin antes leer y
entender estas instrucciones. Si tiene dificultad
en entender las Advertencias, Precauciones e
Instrucciones, póngase en contacto con un
profesional de cuidados de la salud, su
proveedor o personal técnico, antes de intentar
instalar este equipo. De otra manera, herida
personal o daño pueden ocurrir.

Cada individuo debe de siempre consultar con
su médico o terapista para determinar el ajuste
y uso correcto.

ADVERTENCIAS ACERCA DE LA ESTABILIDAD

Inspeccione para asegurarse de que las puntas
de goma no están dañadas, gastadas o faltan.
Reempláscalas ANTES de usar el andador.

Despues de abrir el andador, asegúrese de que
este está completamente ABIERTO y a nivel con
el piso, ANTES usarlo.

Cuando use el andador, pasos cortos deben de
darse, para asegurarse de que el peso está
distribuido proporcional y directamente sobre las
patas del mismo.

ADVERTENCIAS SOBRE LA INSTALACION

Asegúrese de que todos los botones fijadores
sobresalen completamente a través de los hoyos
de ajustar la extensión de las patas. Esto
asegurará que las extensiones de las patas
quedan bien seguras y fijas en su respectiva
posición.

Las cuatro (4) extensiones de la patas DEBEN de
ser aseguradas en hoyos de la misma altura para
que queden a nivel.

Siempre examine y asegúrese de que el
andador Hemi está en su prosición
completamente abierta ANTES de usarlo.

ABRIENDO/DOBLANDO EL
ANDADOR (FIGURA 1)

1. Sujete el Andador Hemi por el agarrador de arriba.
Con la otra mano empuje el agarrador del pivote
hacia abajo, en dirección al travesaño.

NOTA: El pivote DEBE de descansar directamente sobre
el travesaño.

2. Proceda al PASO 1 a la inversa, para cerrar el
andador.

Agarrador

Agarrador
del Pivote

Travesaño

NO cuelgue ninguna cosa del andador. Esto
podría causar que el andador se incline hacia
un lado, resultando en herida personal o daño.

Los Andadores Invacare pueden proveer
asistencia ambulatoria a un individuo de un peso
máximo de 250 lbs. Los Andadores Invacare han
sido diseñados para proveer apoyo, aumentar
la estabilidad y asistir a un individuo mientras
camina.

ABIERTOCERRADO

FIGURA 1 – ABRIENDO/CERRANDO EL

ANDADOR

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