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KidWalk 

Owner’s Manual

 

11 

MEASUREMENTS & INITIAL SETUP 

Measurements: 

 

The following measurements should be taken 

and recorded to properly setup the 

KidWalk:

 

 

 

Inseam 

__________   

 

Hip Width 

__________   

 

Chest Width 

__________ 

 

Thoracic Height* 

__________ 

 

Head Height* 

__________ 

 

*Thoracic height and head height measurements should 

be taken from the top of the inseam. These dimensions 

are  needed  to  setup 

KidWalk 

optional  Lateral  Chest 

System and/or Headpad and Headrests. 

 

KidWalk  

Initial Adjustments: 

 

Seat Height 

 

Using the Height Adjust / Release Handle or the 
Fine Adjustment Handle (fig. 9), adjust the seat 

height to about equal with the inside leg  

measurement. 

 

 

To  raise  the  seat 

assembly with the Height Adjust / 

Release Handle, press down on the top of the mast 

while lifting up on the Height Adjust / Release Handle. 

 

 

To  raise  the  seat 

using    the  Fine  Adjustment, 

place  your  hand  in  the  handle  and  squeeze  the 

Lower Fine Tune handle (fig. 9). Each time you fully 

activate the Fine Tune handle the seat will rise up 

approximately 1/2 inch.  

 

 

To  lower  the  seat, 

lift  up  on  the  T-handle  to 

release  any  weight  from  the  seat  assembly  and 

press  slightly  downward  on  the  Height  Adjust/

Release  Handle  (fig.  9).  Only  minimal  pressure  is 

needed  to lower the  seat  down  the  mast. 

Do  not 

push  too  hard. 

Releasing  the  Height  Adjust/

Release Handle will stop the seat from lowering. 

For  safety  reasons, 

KidWalk

 

seat  height 

cannot be lowered while there is weight on 
the seat. 

 

Other Items: 

Make sure that all of the Support pads are high enough 

and  opened  wide  enough  to  allow  the  client  to  initially 

easily fit within them.  Adjust any optional items per the 

instructions included with the item.  

Height Adjust / 

Release Handle 

Fine Tune 

Fig. 9 

T-Handle 

Note:  Never leave a client unattended while using  the 

KidWalk.

 

Fig. 10 

Entry Position:

 

Summary of Contents for KidWalk

Page 1: ...eering A Division of Axiom Industries Inc 11_13KW_OM_JLD Note Read Owner s Manual before use Distributed in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland by James Leckey Design 19C Ballinderry Road Lisbu...

Page 2: ...estrictions 4 Safety Information 4 Cleaning Care Information 5 Daily Product Inspection 5 Assembly Information and Instructions 6 9 Measurements Initial Setup Information 10 11 Initial Adjustments 12...

Page 3: ...2 or 4 Axle Spacers depending on wheel type Axles and axle spacers are in sealed poly bag enclosed with the unit PARTS LIST Anti tippers 24 Wheel Headpad Mast Tilt Adjust Knob Axle Receiver Locations...

Page 4: ...he correct use of this product Person trained ___________________ Date _________ Trained by ____________________________________ Person trained ___________________ Date _________ Trained by __________...

Page 5: ...es during use 2 Ensure all adjustment knobs and bolts are in place and secure 3 Check all upholstery for signs of wear and tear 4 Check that the wheels are moving freely wheel locks function properly...

Page 6: ...KidWalk Owner s Manual 6 Assembly Information for your KidWalk Dynamic Mobility Device...

Page 7: ...om plastic bag Insert an axle into a wheel from the recessed bearing side fig 3 push in button at end of axle to allow the axle to slide through the wheel bearings and insert axle into wheel Assemble...

Page 8: ...assembly over locator pins on base assembly fig 5 Rotate locking pin until it engages into mast assembly Make sure that the mast pin is fully engaged and holding the mast firmly to the base fig 6 If...

Page 9: ...accessories that are not listed in this manual the instructions for their installation and use will be packed with them Assembly for optional accessories Lateral Chest System Slide the Extension Tube...

Page 10: ...written record is recommended to be maintained of all clinical set ups for this product See Page 4 Recommended set up order for the KidWalk 1 Take client s measurements 2 Adjust seat height 3 Adjust...

Page 11: ...e Handle To raise the seat using the Fine Adjustment place your hand in the handle and squeeze the Lower Fine Tune handle fig 9 Each time you fully activate the Fine Tune handle the seat will rise up...

Page 12: ...e bounce and moving it away from the client toward the rear post will increase the bounce Once this adjustment is done make sure that you tighten the knob to hold it in place fig 12 Placing the Client...

Page 13: ...Fig A Note Never leave a client unattended while using the KidWalk After removing the client Make sure that all screws are tight Make sure that all components are still with the system Locate and pro...

Page 14: ...16 Slide the seat forward or rearward as required and re tighten both knobs Note Make sure that both screws that hold the seat are secure Changing Wheel Position To move the wheels into a different lo...

Page 15: ...mount up or down on the extension tube You can use a combination of both to achieve the desired height Once you have them where you want them tighten the height adjustment screws fig 19 Width Adjustme...

Page 16: ...d properly store any removable items i e Leg Wraps Body Wraps Leg Straps when used and store them so they stay with the KidWalk Store the KidWalk out of the elements Wipe off any spilled fluids or foo...

Page 17: ...as possible 7 Check that the mast tilt adjustment mechanism is working correctly Reissuing KidWalk Most KidWalk s are ordered and sized to meet the needs of a specific individual Before reissuing a K...

Page 18: ...rs Phone 800 827 8263 Fax 800 800 3355 International Contact numbers Phone 1 559 276 0991 Fax 1 559 276 3544 Email Info primeengineering com Website www Primeengineering com Distributed in the United...

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