Probasics KNEE WALKER 1030 User Manual

USER MANUAL
KNEE WALKER
MODEL 1030
Knee Walker LIMITED WARRANTY
Assembly, Installation and Operating Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: DEALER-These instructions MUST be given to the user of this product. NOTE: Check All parts for shipping damage. If shipping damage is noted, DO NOT use.Contact carrier/dealer for further instruction.
WARNING
ACCESSORIES WARNING
Patient Height Secifications & Maximum Weight
PMI products are specifcally designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with PMI accessories. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by PMI and are not recommended for use with PMI products.
MODEL PATIENT HEIGHT MIN./MAX MAXIMUM WEIGHT
1030 5’2” - 5’10” 300 lbs
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 products. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state. PMI warrants the frame only to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for three (3) years, and all other componests for one (1) year for the original purchaser. If within such warranty period any such product shall be proven to be defective, such product shall be repaired or replaced, at PMI’s option. This warranty does not include any labor or shipping charges incurred in replacement part installation or repair of any such product. PMI’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 Probasics by PMI product. PMI will issue a return authorization. The defective unit or parts must be returned for warranty inpection 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, MAINTE­NANCE OR STORAGE; OR PRODUCTS MODIFIED WITHOUT PMI’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 PMI; PRODUCTS DAMAGED BY CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND PMI’S CONTROL; PRODUCTS REPAIRED BY ANYONE OTHER THAN A PMI DEALER, SUCH EVALUATION SHALL BE SOLELY DETERMINED BY PMI. THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES WHATSO­EVER, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND THE SOLE REMEDY FOR VIOLATIONS OF ANY WARRANTY WHATSOEVER, SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OR THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT PURSUANT TO THE TERMS CONTAINED HEREIN. THE APPLICATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY WHATSOEVER SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN. PMI SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE EXTENDED TO COMPLY WITH STATE/PROVINCIAL LAWS AND REQUIRE­MENTS.
DO NOT install or use this equipment without first reading and under standing 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. A physical/occupational therapi
st should assist in the height adjustment of the knee walker for maximum support. Care should be taken to ensure that all parts of the knee walker are secure and the casters are in good working order before use. DO NOT sit on the knee walker. DO NOT use the knee walker as a wheelchair or transport device. ALWAYS observe the weight limit on the labeling of your product. Check that all labels are present and legible. Replace if necessary. If the push handle is exposed to extreme temperature (above 100
o
F or
below 32
o
F), hight humidity and/or becomes wet, prior to use, ensure the handgrip DOES NOT twist on the push handle-otherwise damage or injury may occur. DO NOT attempt to reach objects that are out of your immediate reach while using this device. DO NOT reach for objects if you have to lean or shift position on the knee pad. DO NOT hang anything from the frame of the knee walker. Items should be placed in the basket. Items should not protrude from the knee walker basket-otherwise, injury or damage may occur. The basket can hold up to 10 lbs.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: The Knee Walker is a mobility device to be utilized during your recovery from foot or
ankle surgery or injury. If you don’t understand
the ma
nual, please contact your local healthcare provider for assistance. Failure to do this may result in injury.
Step 1: To Assemble Knee Walker Frame
- Unpack the Knee Walker from the carton.
- Rotate the lever clockwise to tighten the quick release clamp and pull the quick release clamp down to point towards the frame tubing to lock it securely.
Step 2: To Raise the Steering Tiller
Push the steering tiller upward until it’s fully in
the straight position. Then, rotate the lever clockwise to tighten the quick release clamp and pull the quick release clamp up to lock the steering tiller in the uprig
ht position. (clockwise to tighten, counter
clockwise to loosen)
<Step 1, 2 & 3>
Step 3: To Adjust Height of Handlebars
Handlebars should be set at wrist level to keep your back straight.
- Remove star screw.
- Extend handlebars up to desired height, align holes in tiller.
- Then, insert star screw through the steering tiller.
- Tighten knob securely. (Figure A)
(Figure A)
Step 4: To Adjust Height of Knee Platform:
- Remove star screw.
- Insert the knee platform post.
- Extend the knee platform to desired height.
- Then, insert star screw and tighten knob securely.
<Step 4>
Step 6: To Adjust the Brakes
- Use an Allen wrench to loosen the hand lever and reposition and re-tighten to a comfortable position.
- The brake tightness can be adjusted with the nuts at either end of the brake cable. Turning the screw clockwise will loosen the brake and turning the screw counter clockwise will tighten it.
- Squeeze the hand brake lever and push down the parking brake lock, and the Knee Walker will be locked.
Squeeze the hand brake lever again to release
the parkin
g brake lock. (Figure C)
To Operate the Knee Walker:
- Place your hands on the handlebars.
- Place the injured leg comfortably resting
on
the center of the knee platform.
- Release the brake to move yourself forward or backward slowly with small steps with your other leg, keeping the knee of your injured foot centered on the knee platform.
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The Knee Walker can make turns by simply moving the handlebars with a minimum amount of effort. Turns should only be performed while at a slow rate of movement. To turn right, rotate handlebars to the right. To turn left, rotate handlebars to the left.
- With practice, you should be able to move forward without deviating to the opposite side.
(Figure C)
Step 5: To Attach Basket
- Attach basket by lining up the bracket on basket with the screws on the Knee Walker.
<Step 5>
Knee Walker Features
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