GENERAL SAFETY
Use a chair with high seat and arms to help you sit and stand up with
1.
ease.
Remove obstacles such as loose rugs, draught excluders and worn floor
2.
coverings.
Ensure lighting in hallways and stairways is adequate.
3.
Wear flat supportive shoes.
4.
Avoid wet floors.
5.
Beware of outdoor hazards including uneven surfaces, wet leaves and ice.
6.
Do not store this product in temperatures below freezing.
7.
Take special care if carrying a bag or similar package.
8.
All equipment should be regularly inspected for any damage or significant
9.
signs of wear.
Check regularly for:
Bent or damaged tubes or cracks at the tube joints.
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Loose or worn horseshoe clips or both buttons of the spring clips are
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present.
Loose screws or fasteners.
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Elongated adjustment holes.
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Loose handles.
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Loose or worn wheels and fasteners (where fitted)
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Smooth, worn or split ferrules (rubber tips).
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Replace all worn, missing or damaged parts where necessary.
Regular cleaning with a mild disinfectant is recommended.
10.
DO NOT
use
bleach or any solvents (such as lighter fluid).
STANDARD WALKING FRAME
