Short Description
A four wheeled height adjustable walker for indoor and outdoor use with180 mm wheels. The front wheels swivel. It is made from steel tubing and has a fold up wooden seat, a detachable basket and hand operated brakes. A detachable acrylic tray is an option.
Options
*Acrylic tray
* Crutch holder
More Details
The seat should be lifted up when walking to allow for maximum leg space. When seated the handle supports the users sides and back. It can be foot propelled from a seated position.
Folding
* Set the brake before folding or unfolding.
* To unfold hold the frame with one and push the flipped up seat straight downward.
* To fold flip the seat up and pull it straight upward.
Height Adjustment
* Remove the adjustment knob at the back of each leg and move the wheel up or down.
* Be sure all four wheels touch the ground evenly and no rocking occurs.
* The seat height automatically adjusts with the frame height adjustment.
Brake Adjustment
* When the height is adjusted the brakes must be reset.
* Loosen the brake straps before adjusting the height.
* After adjusting the height tighten the straps by pulling straight down.
* The distance between the wheel and the brake plunger should be 10 mm.
* Tighten or loosen straps to achieve minimum effort to apply brake.
Brake Adjustment
* To set the brakes for parking push the brake strap down.
* To remove the parking brake, pull up.
* When the brake strap is pulled up while walking, speed can be reduced.
* When the brake is pulled up on only one side the frame will turn to that side.
Factors To Consider
Caution
If the basket is heavily loaded caution must be used when going over bumps or curbs.
Place Of Manufacture
Etac (Sweden)
Standards
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