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a. Open the assembly kit and start the assembly taking the main frame (1)
b. Assemble on the main frame (1) : the legs (2), the saddle washers (f) and the short
screws (c). Do not tighten completely the screws.
c. Assemble on the front side of the main frame (1): the bent tube (2) with saddle washers (g),
the long screws (d), nuts and washers (e). Do not tighten completely the screws.
d. Assemble on the main frame (1): the bent tube (2) with the saddle washers (f) and the short
screws (c). Do not tighten completely the screws.
e. Tighten all screws, the walker is now ready to use. (Look the picture below)
11. HOW TO USE
Note:
Refer to the safety instructions in this manual. Use the walker as aid device for walking.
To do this use the two handles and push forward the aid thus obtaining a support convenient
and reliable for walking.
With your arm extended down, handgrips should be at your wrist height. With your
hand placed on the handgrip, your elbow should be flexed by 20° - 30°.
WARNING!
• Pay attention on the presence of electrical wires, wet surfaces, rugs,
toys or debris, furniture, little steps and gaps in floors. Do not use
the walker on stairs or escalators.
1. To transfer the patient from the wheelchair to the walker, be
sure castors of the wheelchair and walker if available are locked.
WARNING!
• For the transfer and the first steps get help
by an operator.
2. a) Walkers with tips: to walk lift it up and place it
comfortably in front of you, ensuring all four legs are on
the floor. Walk carefully taking, one step at a time.
b) Walkers with castors: to walk push it comfortably
in front of you and ensuring all four legs even the one
with castors are on the floor. Walk carefully taking,
one step at a time.
