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6. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
INITIAL CHECK
• In the first instance remove the walker from the box and check the contents (using the picture on page
7) to ensure nothing is missing. If you discover any component is missing or damaged do not continue
to assemble the product. Contact your supplier immediately.
OPENING THE WALKER
• Press the fold up lock button on the seat tubes to release walker from folded position -
Aspire Vogue
Lightweight, Carbon Fibre & Forearm Walkers.
• Press the fold up lock button on the rear of the basket to release walker from folded position -
Aspire
Vogue Indoor Walker.
• Simultaneously push both side tubes down until you hear an audible “click” of the locking mechanism
locking in place on the frame. If the frame is open and secured correctly, you should not be able to
fold the frame back up by pulling on the side tubes.
FOLDING THE WALKER
• Pull upwards on the lock release pulling cord (as shown in the list of components) -
Aspire Vogue
Lightweight, Carbon Fibre & Forearm Walkers.
• Push seat tubes together until the fold-up lock button clicks together -
Aspire Vogue Lightweight,
Carbon Fibre & Forearm Walkers.
• Press the fold up lock button, remove the meal tray and pull backwards on the basket frame until the
tubes lock into place horizontally -
Aspire Vogue Indoor Walker.
WARNING! After unfolding or assembling the walker always ensure that the seat is
securely locked and the frame does not move anymore - Aspire Vogue Lightweight &
Carbon Fibre Walkers.
WARNING! Always ensure that handles/forearm supports are securely locked
in place by tightening the locking knobs to prevent the accidental sliding of the
handles/forearm supports when forced - Aspire Vogue Forearm Walkers.
WARNING! Always test to see that accessories are properly and safely locked in
place (without play) BEFORE using.
WARNING! Failure to follow these warnings can result in personal injury.
ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE HANDLES/FOREARM SUPPORTS
• Release the handle height adjustment locking knob;
• Make adjustments to your desired height;
• Tighten the knob.
ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF THE FOREARM SUPPORTS
• Release the push handle length adjustment locking knob;
• Make adjustments to your desired length;
• Tighten the knob.
WARNING! Both handles / forearm supports should be adjusted to the same
height/length.
WARNING! Seek advice from a qualified health professional for the appropriate
height/length level to suit your needs.
USING THE HAND BRAKES
• To stop the walker, activate the brakes by pulling the brake handles towards the hand grips.
• To start moving again, release the brake handles. They will drop down automatically and the brakes
will be released.
WARNING! You should always engage the brakes when you don’t want the walker
to move.
WARNING! NEVER leave the walker without the brakes engaged when there is
someone sitting in it.
WARNING! NEVER leave the walker on a slope without the brakes engaged.
LOCKING/UNLOCKING THE HAND BRAKES
• To lock the brakes push the brake handles down until you hear an audible “click”.
• To unlock the brakes pull the brake handles up until you feel them loosen.
WARNING! When using the walker in a stationary position, the hand brakes MUST
always be locked.
SITTING ON THE WALKER
• Ensure the hand brakes have been activated.
• While holding onto the handles turn with your back facing the seat and pull the walker towards you
until it can be felt against the backs of your legs.
• Slowly and carefully lower yourself onto the seat.
WARNING! Never attempt to sit on the Aspire Vogue Indoor Walker, it is not
designed as a seat walker.
WARNING! ALWAYS sit centrally on the walker, avoid leaning heavily in any direction
as this may cause the walker to become unstable.
WARNING! You should NOT sit (partly) above the shopping bag.
WARNING! ALWAYS sit up right on the walker while resting your forearms or hands
on the push handles.
WARNING! NEVER propel yourself with your feet using the walker as a
transportation device – it is NOT designed for this purpose.
WARNING! NEVER allow another person to push you along while seated on the
walker – it is NOT designed as a transportation device and is NOT a substitute for a
wheelchair.
