Supplying Hospitals for Over 90 Years User Guide MDS86835 Deluxe Rolling Walker DRW-015 (GPI171) Revised: 11/23/09
Contents Deluxe Rolling Walker Features ................................................................................................... 3 Walker Components . ................................................................................................................... 4 Safety Instructions......................................................................................................................... 5 Assembly Instructions ...................................................................
Deluxe Rolling Walker Features Congratulations on purchasing one of the most durable walkers made anywhere. With proper assembly, the walker will provide years of great performance. Hand brakes push to lock, pull to release. Includes high-end, waterproof nylon bag with snaps. Shoulder strap gives enduser more freedom. Height/seat adjustable legs and handles with easy to read numbered holes. • Weighs only 16.5 lbs (7.
Walker Components Figure 1 Assembled Deluxe Rolling Walker A B D I C J G H Back A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. Hand Grips Hand Brake Lock Padded Seat Padded Backrest Triangular Hand Screw 7" (17.8 cm) Front Wheels Folding Hinge 7" (17.
Safety Instructions To ensure your safety in using the Medline walker, the following safety information and all instructions must be followed. • D O NOT use this product without first reading and understanding the instructions contained in this booklet. If you are unable to understand the warnings, cautions, or instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer, or technical personnel before use—otherwise serious bodily injury and damage may occur.
Assembly Instructions IMPORTANT: Read all operating and safety instructions before using your Medline Deluxe Rolling Walker. 1. Carefully remove the walker components from the shipping carton. Refer to diagram (Figure 1) as needed. • • • • • • • 1 Walker Frame 6 Triangular Hand Screws 1 Bag with Shoulder Strap 2 Front Wheels 2 Rear Wheels 1 Backrest with Push-Buttons 2 Hand Grips with Brake Assembly 2. Examine all parts for shipping damage.
Rear Wheel Assembly 1. Turn wheel so that it is facing outside of walker (see Figure A). 2. Insert wheel to desired height depicted by numeric holes (see Figure B) and use chart below for recommended height settings. 3. Insert triangular hand screw into hole on same side of wheel so that the triangular hand screw stays outside of walker frame (see Figure C). 4. Tighten triangular hand screw (Important: Hand Tighten Only!) until secure (see Figure C). 5. Repeat steps 1-4 for other rear wheel.
Front Wheel Assembly 1. When inserting front wheel, make sure FRONT sticker is pointed toward the front and away from walker (see Figure A). 2. Insert wheel to desired height depicted by numbered holes (set to the same number as rear wheels) (see Figure B). 3. Place triangular hand screw into hole. Make sure triangular hand screw stays outside of walker frame (see Figure B). 4. Tighten triangular screw (Important: Hand Tighten Only!) until secure (see Figure C). 5.
Brake Handle Assembly 1. Insert hand grip into appropriate hole (see Figure A and chart below). Note: Keep brake cable on outside of walker. 2. Insert triangular hand screw into hole on outside of walker frame (see Figure B). (Important: Insert hand screw into one of the 4 holes provided. DO NOT put hand screw in open slot at end of hand grip!) 3. Hand tighten screw until secure (see Figure C). (Important: Hand Tighten Only!) 4. Repeat steps 1-4 for other hand grip.
Backrest Assembly 1. Insert backrest into designated slot so that push-buttons are facing outward (see Figure A). 2. Push buttons in and continue to insert backrest until buttons securely lock into holes (see Figure B). Please note: There are 2 positions for the back rest. Adjust according to your preference, but make sure both push buttons are protruding and at the same level. Notes: M ake sure the brakes are locked before you lean against backrest.
Cup Holder Assembly 1. Make sure you have all the necessary pieces. Cup Holder with Star Knob U-Shaped Clamp 2 Scored Rubber Sleeves Figure A 2. Snap U-shaped clamp onto the tubing of your mobility devise (see Figure A). Note: Be sure the clamp is positioned in such a way that it allows the cup to sit level, NOT tilted in a direction that might allow your drink to spill (see Figure B). Figure B 3.
Operating Instructions Opening the Walker Push down on the seat (C) until all four wheels are extended out and the seat is completely flat. Before using the walker make sure that all four wheels make contact with the floor and the walker is stable in the open position. Folding the Walker • For more compact storage, remove bag and the backrest. • Pull up on the bar under the seat until the walker closes. Checking the Brakes • Before each use, check to make sure the brakes are working properly.
Operating Instructions Using as a walker: For proper positioning and use of your walker, imagine a line drawn across the back of the rear wheels. Part of one foot should be slightly ahead of that line as you walk. Using as a seat: • Push the walker into the position where you want to sit. • LOCK the brakes BEFORE sitting. To Operate the Brakes: • To slow down, squeeze the brake handles up. • T o lock the brakes, push down on the brake handles until you feel or hear the brakes click into locked position.
Maintenance Your Medline walker should be checked periodically to ensure the brakes are functioning properly and that all nuts and bolts are secure. Periodically test the brakes by both walking and squeezing the brakes and by stopping, pushing down on the brakes to a locked position, and then trying to push the walker. If the brakes do not lock the wheels, the brakes need to be adjusted. If adjustment does not tighten the brakes, DO NOT use the walker.
Lifetime Limited Warranty Your Medline walker frame is warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a lifetime for the original consumer. This device was built to precise standards and carefully inspected prior to shipment. This Lifetime Limited Warranty is an expression of our confidence in the material and workmanship of our products and assures years of convenient, dependable service.
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