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USER INSTRUCTIONS
WALKING STICK HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE
H87115
Walking Stick - Adjustable Height 710-965mm (28-38”)
L14254
Walking Stick - Adjustable Height 840-1095mm (33-43”)
General Safety Warning
Please make sure that you read and follow these
instructions carefully. Keep these instructions in
a safe place for future reference.
Maximum User Weight
20st
127kg
1. INTENDED
USE
The NRS Healthcare Adjustable Height Walking Stick Range are intended for use by people who have
di
ffi
culty, but are capable of, independent walking. They can be used indoor and outdoor with care.
2. SAFETY
Warning:
The maximum user weight must not be
more than 127Kg (20st).
Always wear
fl
at supportive footwear when using a
walking stick
Remove items from the
fl
oor which may cause
obstacles, for example; Loose rugs, worn
fl
oor
coverings, draught excluders.
If possible use a chair with a high seat and arms.
If using outside beware of uneven and broken
surfaces.
Beware of adverse weather conditions, including
wet leaves, ice and snow. Avoid wet
fl
oors.
3. UNPACKING
Remove the packaging and check all parts carefully.
Contact your supplier immediately if parts are
missing or damaged and do not try and assemble.
4. HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
Ideally the stick height should be set or checked by
suitably quali
fi
ed healthcare professional.
When the height is set correctly the user should be
able to maintain an upright posture with their elbow
slightly bent, this will allow body weight to transfer
through the stick when walking.
To Adjust the height, press in the spring button, turn
the leg slightly and slide the leg up or down to the
required height, turn leg back until the button springs
back into the appropriate hole.
Check the spring button is fully located in the hole
before use.
5. IN
USE
5.1 Using the Walking Stick:
If using one stick only, hold in the hand opposite the
a
ff
ected leg. Walk in a normal manner placing the
stick on the ground at the same time as the a
ff
ected
leg.
5.2 Stairs Ascending:
Hold the rail/banister in one hand and the stick in
the other. Step with the ‘una
ff
ected’ leg
fi
rst. Push
through the stick to bring up the ‘a
ff
ected’ leg.
Finally, bring up the stick.
5.3 Stairs Descending:
Hold the rail/banister in one hand and the stick in the
other. Put the stick down to the centre of the step
below.
