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Forearm Walker, White, Gas Assist Height Adjustment, with
Wheels, Unicare (SWL 200kg) Instruction & Safety Manual
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General Information
Dear customer,
This user manual contains a description of the medical device and important guidelines to ensure a correct and safe
usage of the product. It is important prior to use to read this manual carefully. It is especially important to read the safety
requirements and follow these.
Unicare Health continuously develops its products and so reserves the right to change the specifi cations and functions
of products without notice.
By queries please contact your dealer or Unicare Health directly. The contact data is located on last page of this manual.
Intended Usage, Indications & Contraindications
Intended usage:
The walker has been designed as an assistance walking tool for the people who have mobility problems with standing
or walking independently. Thanks to the device those persons can stand, and walk easily. The main purpose of this
product is providing balance during the gait pattern giving a safe feeling and though allowing a partial unloading of the
upper limbs. The support of the person is performed by two under arm supports which can be height adjusted. Thanks
to its construction which includes those special underarm supports the device is especially dedicated for those users
who have problems with hand grip on usual push handles. Such walker offers more balance and stability than regular
rollators. The device may be used indoor only. Any other usage is prohibited.
Indications:
Individuals who, (because of the wide variety of possible health problems) require additional
stable support during walking. Individuals who need to revalidate after a surgical operation on their leg, foot or hip.
Contraindications:
The device must not be used by persons who have serious problems with body balance or whose muscle strength is
too low to be able to stand and walk, even with extra support of a walker. The need and possibility of usage of a walker
by patient should be always estimated an indicated by a physician or physical therapist.
The need and possibility of usage of a walker by a user should be always estimated an indicated by a physician or
physical therapist.
Security requirements
Make sure that this user’s manual is read by all persons who use the device. The manufacturer doesn’t take any
responsibility for damages and/or injuries, caused by the fact that the user’s manual has not been followed.
Limitations for usage
• The device must not be loaded with more than 150 kg.
• The device is dedicated to be used only indoors on fl at surfaces.
• The brakes MUST be in the locked position before entering or leaving the device unattended.
Avoiding the accidents
• Use the device only for the purpose it is intended for.
• Use the device only in good technical condition.
• Avoid making constructive changes on the device, unless you have the manufacturer’s written acceptance
for such modifi cations.
• During different adjustments which are possible on the device the user must take care not to squeeze the
fi ngers or other body parts between two moving elements of the device
• All wheels MUST be in contact with the fl oor at ALL TIMES during use. This will ensure the device is properly
balanced and should avoid accidents.
• When using the device in a stationary position, the hand brakes MUST be locked.
