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© Copyright 2007-2008 RAMMTLC, LLC

 

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR PATHFINDER TLC® KNEE

 

SCOOTER

 

Read carefully before using the TLC

® Knee scooter

 

You have purchased or rented a TLC

®

, a medical device designed to maximize mobility during your 

recovery from foot or ankle surgery or injury. 

WARNING: 

As with any new physical activity, instruction, practice, and common sense are necessary 

for successful use of the TLC

®

. Your health professional or TLC

®

 distributor can provide instruction 

and  demonstration.  Practice  operating  the  TLC

®

  to  increase  your  skill  and  confidence.  Gradually 

increasing the time you spend using the TLC

®

 will allow your muscles to adjust to this new activity. 

 
PREPARATION: 

 (The wearing of a non-slip shoe on your non-injured foot is recommended) 

To adjust the knee platform for your injury, please determine which way the platform should be placed by 
the following guidelines:  

 

 

Right leg injury: the platform should be aligned with the frame on the left side.  

 

Left leg injury: the platform should be aligned with the frame on the right side.  

(To check alignment, when standing behind the TLC

®

, the platform should be off-center to the 

left for a right foot injury and off-center to the right for a left foot injury.) 

To remove the knee platform from the frame and adjust for your use:  

 

Locate and remove the pin holding the platform in place.  

 

Lift the platform from the frame, turn it around 180 degrees and reinsert into frame  

 

Put pin back in to platform stem while holding platform and close locking pin  

The knee pads are attached with Velcro strips.  The larger pad is always placed on the front and the 
smaller pad to the back, both pads should align themselves to the respective edge of the platform. 
 
Before proceeding to make the following adjustment, lock the parking brake – this is the round button 
surrounded by a spring on top of the brake handles.  To lock the brake, pull back handle, push the parking 
brake buttons down and release brake lever.   
 
Next adjust the height of the steering mast – this is done by loosening the upper clamp on the top of the 
mast, and adjusting the height of the handlebar to a comfortable upright fit. Your arms should have a 
comfortable and relaxed bend.   Do not put heavy pressure onto the steering assembly.  Tighten and 
relock the upper clamp.   It is important to make sure the upper clamp is properly adjusted and tight, to 
ensure the mast will not telescope up or down while the TLC

®

 is in use which may cause you to lose 

control.   

 

MOVEMENT: 

Place your hands on the handlebars. Place the knee of your injured leg or foot on the 

front pad so that the top of your boot or cast is directly over the space between the pads. Your lower leg 
(shin)  is  then  resting  on  the  rear  pad.  Release  the  parking  brake  (this  is  done  by  pulling  the  brake 
handle lever toward you) and propel yourself forward or backward with your pushing foot, keeping the 
knee of your injured foot centered on the front pad. Move slowly so that you can stop safely using your 
pushing foot. Do not forcefully turn the handlebars as they are limited to a 10-2 distance and damage 
may occur to the unit. The hand brake  may  be used if needed but is  primarily designed to  maintain a 
stopped stance. 

 

Summary of Contents for TLC Pathfinder

Page 1: ...CE MANUAL WARNING Read this manual before operating this product This manual contains essential operating maintenance and warranty information Failure to read this manual may result in injury to user damage to product or voiding of warranty The Turning Leg Caddy is not recommended for use by children under the age of 18 ...

Page 2: ...e locking pin The knee pads are attached with Velcro strips The larger pad is always placed on the front and the smaller pad to the back both pads should align themselves to the respective edge of the platform Before proceeding to make the following adjustment lock the parking brake this is the round button surrounded by a spring on top of the brake handles To lock the brake pull back handle push ...

Page 3: ... other position The TLC is intended for use with a person in place on the scooter WARNING Use caution when moving from carpeted to hard surface floors and on any rough surfaces or when changing levels for example moving from a curb to the street and back onto the sidewalk Check the TLC frequently for any loose cotter pins clevis pins or loose nuts or bolts and the quick release clamp on the mast D...

Page 4: ...sical stress see below neglect misuse or inadequate maintenance or storage The Buyer by acceptance of the equipment assumes all liability for consequences of its use or misuse by the Buyer the Buyer s employees the Buyer s Customers and or all others In no event shall RAMMTLC be liable for any special indirect incidental or consequential damages arising out of or as a result of the sale delivery s...

Page 5: ...cured properly before use RAMMTLC LLC offers Maintenance Instructions and a Quick Checklist for Maintenance of your Turning Leg Caddy We offer these simple instructions and detailed checklist as a guide to maintaining performance and prolonging the life of your Turning Leg Caddy Failure to properly maintain your Turning Leg Caddy can lead to accident or injury so please be sure to follow the recom...

Page 6: ...ment dry after using in a wet environment it will extend the life of the equipment WD40 helps minimize corrosion and helps displace accumulated moisture Be careful to remove any excess lubricant Check platform for ease of removal If the post sticks return the platform to the down position and inspect the post holes for burring Use a round file to remove burring and recheck for ease of movement If ...

Page 7: ... locknut will sit when tightened Tighten the locknut onto the bolt and check that the wheel rolls smoothly and is not loose Allow the TLC Knee Scooter to sit a few hours before use CAUTION WHEEL BOLTS MUST BE REPLACED WHEN REPLACING WHEELS TO ENSURE DURABILITY DURING HEAVY USE THE TLC CAN SUSTAIN UNDETECTABLE DAMAGE DUE TO PATIENT MIS USE SUCH AS GOING OVER A CURB AND LANDING HARD ON ONE FRONT WHE...

Page 8: ...s Bolts etc 17 mm open ended wrench or socket Locknuts 10 9 bolts Sanitizing agent or Cleaning spray Small wire brush and soft cloth Mildly abrasive scrubbing pad TLC Quick Checklist Condition of wheels Locking mast clamp lever Locking handlebar clamp lever Folding mechanism Wheel alignment Wheel axle nuts bolts Condition of knee pads Condition of handlebar grips Knee platform Quick release pin Br...

Page 9: ... Copyright 2007 2008 RAMMTLC LLC NOTES ...

Page 10: ...on and include a copy of purchase receipt and return by mail to RAMMTLC LLC 5700 188th Street SW Unit A Lynnwood WA 98037 Name _________________________________________________________________ Address _______________________________________________________________ City State Zip code _____________________________________________________ Phone _______________________________________________________...

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