User Manual
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1. level and slightly apart Allow the crutches to take some of your body weight 3 Then move your body forwards between the crutches swinging the affected leg through If the affected leg can bear some weight 1 Move the crutches one step forward ensuring that they are level and slightly apart Allow the crutches to take some of your body weight 2 Step through with the unaffected leg whilst diverting most of your body weight through the crutches and unaffected leg2. djust the cuff height use the push button on the cuff section To adjust the section height 1 Push in the brass buttons as shown in the diagram 2 Extend or retract the section to the required height 3 When this height is reached release the button but carry on adjusting the section until the buttons lock in position using the crutches General Safety When Using e Check with your health professional before following the advice contained in this section e f using with a chair remove both arms from the cuffs just before lowering yourself in it the chair It is recommended that you use a chair with arms and a high seat to help you sit in and get out of the chair e To get out of the chair push on the crutch handgrip with one hand and push on the chair arm with the opposite hand to aid standing e lf stair use is required have somebody aid you until you feel safe Hold on to the handrail with one hand and the crutch in the other hand Place the crutch on the same step as the affected leg To go up and down the steps place the crutch and unaffected leg on the step first then follow with the affected leg on the same step as the crutch walking with the crutches If the affected leg cannot bear weight 1 If you cannot put any weight on or stand on the affected leg bend your knee slightly to keep the affected leg off the ground 2 Move the crutches one step forward ensuring that they are
3. r normal wear and tear The warranty does not extend to non durable components such as rubber accessories castors and grips which are subject to normal wear and need periodic replacement If you have any queries or require full warranty conditions please contact your Drive stockist drive Drive Medical Ltd Ainley s Industrial Estate Elland West Yorkshire GB HX5 9JP www drivemedical co uk double adjustable crutches d www drivemedical co uk gt safety precautions Apply the following precautions before use e Ensure the brass push buttons have securely locked the legs in position e Donot exceed the weight limit of 127kg 20 stone e Ensure the ferrules have sufficient grip and beware of slippy surfaces such as wet floors wet leaves etc e Inspect the crutches regularly for signs of damage or wear see care and maintenance section Note All recommendations contained herein should be checked with your health professional such as occupational therapist or physiotherapist before use Their advice should take precedence over the information herein A full assessment of the user and their specific requirements before a crutch is selected height adjustment The height of the crutch handgrip and cuff should be adjusted to suit each user for safety and comfort The adjustment process is described overleaf To adjust the handgrip height use the push button on leg section of the crutch To a
4. warranty details The crutches should be regularly inspected for signs of damage or wear and tear Check for e Damage to tubing including any bends or crack at the tube joints e Worn or loose brass push buttons or elongated holes e Loose or worn handgrips e Smooth worn or split ferrules Replacement Ferrules Replacement Ferrules are available from Drive Medical The product codes for the ferrules used are listed below ifi e specitication HANDGRIP FERRULE CODE SIZE HEIGHT CUFF HEIGHT USED 10407R PAEDIAT RIC 36 53cm 16 22cm FER19 10450 1 SMALL 44 67cm 16 22cm FER19 10451 1 MEDIUM 530 79cm 22 28cm FER22 10452 1 ADULT 65 91cm 22 28cm FER22 10453 1 X LONG 82 108cm 22 28cm FER22 The weight limit for all walkers is 127kg 20 stone All crutches are double adjustable and are constructed from lightweight aluminium with PVC handgrips and rubber ferrules Your Drive branded product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for one year from date of purchase This device was built to exacting standards and carefully inspected prior to shipment This warranty is an expression of our confidence in the materials and workmanship of our products and our assurance to the customer In the event of a defect covered by this warranty we will at our option supply parts or replace the device This warranty does not cover device failure due to owner misuse or negligence o
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