Triwalker Owner’s Handbook (Z25987 Rev A)
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C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E
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Ensure the walker is used only as an aid for mobility.
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Ensure the walker is kept clean. Wipe down the walker with
a damp cloth on a regular basis.
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Check the moving parts (e.g. – wheels and height
adjustment) regularly.
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Ensure that the hand operated cable brakes have been
adjusted to suit the wheels and user.
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All the fasteners (screws, nuts and bolts) are to be checked
regularly to ensure they are securely tightened.
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Check that the front castor wheel swivels freely. Withdraw
the walker from use if it does not.
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Inspect the central locking mechanism regularly to ensure it
is operating correctly
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Only use an approved Drive Medical dealer for any
maintenance and repairs on your wheeled walker.
B R A K E O P E R A T I O N
To operate the arthritic friendly cable brakes
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Squeeze the brake lever up to engage the brake (in the
direction shown the photo by the grey arrow). To lock the
brakes, push down on the brake lever until it locks (as
