UI_Walking Frame Range/0115/Iss1
Cleaning & Product Maintenance
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Clean regularly, wipe down with a soft cloth
and a mild detergent/disinfectant solution
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Do not use bleach, solvents or abrasive
cleaners.
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Check product regularly for signs of
excessive wear or damage, in particular:
bent, or damaged tubes and tube joints
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Worn or elongated adjustment holes
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Loose parts; handles, ferrules.
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Worn or split ferrules
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If you suspect a fault -
DO NOT USE THE
PRODUCT
Warranty
The NRS Walking Frame Range is warranted
for one year from the date of purchase against
failure due to manufacturing or design defects,
subject to the following conditions:
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It does not apply to wear & tear, incorrect or
inappropriate use
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Failure to comply to the user instructions
with regard to correct assembly and use of
the product
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Negligent or careless treatment of the
product
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Exceeding the maximum user weight
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Use of unsuitable or unapproved spare parts
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Unauthorised modifications to the product
The above conditions do not affect your
Statutory Rights.
Walking Frames
are part of a range of over
3000 daily living aids available from NRS
HealthCare. To view the full range please visit
our website
www.nrs-uk.co.uk
or request a catalogue from:
or telephone:
0845 120 4522.
Additional copies of this user instruction are
available on our website:
www.nrs-uk.co.uk
NRS Healthcare
Sherwood House, Cartwright Way
Forest Business Park, Bardon Hill
Coalville, Leicestershire. LE67 1UB UK
Tel: 0845 120 4522 Fax: 0845 121 8112
Email: [email protected]
www.nrs-uk.co.uk
Safety Precautions
·
Please ensure the maximum user weight is
not exceeded
·
Regularly inspect the product for damage
or signs of wear (see Product Maintenance
Section)
·
Always wear flat supportive footwear. when
using a walking frame
·
Remove items from the floor which may
cause obstacles, for example; loose rugs,
worn floor coverings, draught excluders.
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Avoid wet floors.
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Do not use on stairs.
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If using outside beware of uneven and
broken surfaces.
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Beware of adverse weather conditions,
including wet leaves, ice and snow.
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When using accessories, bags baskets etc
ensure they are fitted correctly and are not
overloaded.
·
Store the product safely, pay particular
attention when transporting in cars as
damage may be caused when closing
boots/doors.
Using the Walking Frame:
Walking
Place the frame one step ahead and walk
towards it using the weaker leg first, followed
by the other leg, which should then step
through. Do not walk too far into the frame
area.
When steady, lift the frame and place it a short
distance in front. (When using front wheeled
frames, the rear legs should be lifted and
wheeled forward as opposed to it being used
as a wheeled rollator). Repeat the process.
Chairs - Getting Up
The frame should be placed in front of the
chair.
The seated user should rise to a standing
position, by pushing down on the chair arms,
when fully standing, transfer both hands to the
frame, proceed to walk as described above.
Chairs - Sitting Down
To sit down, using the frame, turn your back to
the chair, feel the chair seat behind your legs,
place your hands on the chair arms, bend
slightly forward and lower slowly into the chair.
