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          SIMPLYMED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY FOLDING WALKING FRAMES

 

 

 

Model Nos:

 

SMF010F

 (Frames) 

SMF010FW

, (Wheels only) 

 

Maximum User Weight: 

300kg (48st) Extra Heavy Duty 
(Do not exceed this weight) 

 
 

  

USING THE FOLDING WALKING FRAME  

 

The  SimplyMed  Extra  Heavy  Duty  Folding  Walking  Frame  is 
intended  for  use  by  persons  with  disabilities  or  difficulty  in 
walking  but  who  are  capable  of  mobilising  themselves.  The 
SimplyMed Walking Frame  can  be  used  indoors  or  conditionally 
outdoors

 

When the frame is adjusted correctly the user should be able to  main- 
tain an upright posture with the elbow slightly flexed. In this way,  body 
weight is taken through the frame by pushing down on the frame when 
walking. 

 

  

WARNING  

 

Use a chair with high seat and arms to help you sit and stand up with ease. 

Remove obstacles such as loose rugs, draught excluders and worn floor 

Coverings. 

Ensure lighting in hallways and stairways is adequate. 

Wear flat supportive shoes. 

Avoid wet floors. 

Beware of outdoor hazards including uneven surfaces, wet leaves and ice. 

Do not store this product in temperatures below freezing. 

Take special care if carrying a bag or similar package. 

All equipment should be regularly inspected for any damage or significant signs 

of wear. 

Check for: 

Bent or damaged tubes or cracks at the tube joints. 

Elongated adjustment holes. 

Loose handles. 

Smooth, worn or split ferrules (rubber tips). 

Replace where necessary. 

10 

Regular cleaning with a mild disinfectant is recommended. 

DO NOT 

use bleach or 

any solvents (such as lighter fluid). 

Summary of Contents for SMF010F

Page 1: ...he frame when walking WARNING 1 Use a chair with high seat and arms to help you sit and stand up with ease 2 Remove obstacles such as loose rugs draught excluders and worn floor Coverings 3 Ensure lighting in hallways and stairways is adequate 4 Wear flat supportive shoes 5 Avoid wet floors 6 Beware of outdoor hazards including uneven surfaces wet leaves and ice 7 Do not store this product in temp...

Page 2: ... legs one position higher than the front wheels This is to compensate for the increased height of the wheels at the front which can adversely affect the stability of the frame and the slope of the handles ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF FRAME To ensure the frame is the correct height for the user it will need to be adjusted accordingly 1 Adjust the walker so that when the arm is extended the handle is at ...

Page 3: ... the frame forward a short distance if using a wheeled frame push it forward and repeat this process Fig 3 FIG 3 Chairs Getting into and out of 1 Position the frame in front of the chair 2 Get up by pushing on the arms of the chair and transfer hand to frame when fully standing 3 To sit down using the frame turn round in front of the chair and feel the chair behind you with your legs 4 Place hands...

Page 4: ...te an additional warranty WARRANTY All SimplyMed products are warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase against manufacturing or design defects The warranty is subject to the following conditions It does not apply to wear and tear inappropriate or incorrect use or non observance of User Instructions Defective set up by the user or third parties or negligent or careless treatment Use of uns...

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