Clarke 3500220, Assembly & Instruction Manual

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FORWARD/REARWARD BALANCE
When standing erect, the stilts should be in a neutral and vertical position. If
they have a tendency to lean forward or backward, make the following
adjustments either with the help of a colleague or after removing the stilts.
1. If the stilts lean forward, loosen
the tube clamps and rotate
the legbands and strut tubes
towards the rear and tighten
the clamps. This adjustment
can be used to correct the
forward/backward bal-
ance.
2. If the adjustment requires that
the legband be rotated to
where it is uncomfortable, the
heel brackets need to be
adjusted in the same direction
as the desired rotation, by
means of the self -tapping
screws in the heel bracket.
NOTE: Do not bend the legbands
to fit your leg.
LATERAL BALANCE
When standing erect, the legbands should apply a slight pressure against the
side of your legs. If they pull outward or press excessively inward, make the
following adjustments with the help of a colleague or after first removing the
stilts.
1. Loosen the bolts and nuts in the slotted brackets which retain the tube
clamps on each stilt.
2. Slide the strut tube assemblies & clamps in the direction necessary to
apply a slight inward pressure to your legs. Tighten securely. Apply trial and
error to obtain the optimum setting.
WARNING: IMPROPERLY USED OR OUT OF BALANCE STILTS ARE NOT
ONLY UNCOMFORTABLE AND TIRING, BUT COULD ALSO BE UNSAFE.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS WHILE STANDING ON THE
STILTS.