Platform Attachment
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1. clamps to the half clamps Tilt Adjustment FIGURE 6 1 Loosen tilt adjustment knob NOTE This is located where the support tube con Support nects with the arm support Adjustment Tube Knobs 2 Lift up or push down on arm tube to obtain the desired tilt 3 Retighten tilt adjustment knob securely Arm Tube FIGURE 4 HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Angle Adjustment FIGURE 5 Arm Support 1 Loosen the adjustment knobs that secure the B support tube to the U clamps Angle WARNING Adjustment DO NOTapply full weightwhile adjusting the Knob angle injury may result 2 Gently lay arm on arm pad Support Tube 3 Turn the support tube until desired angle is ob FIGURE6 TILT ADJUSTMENT tained 4 Retighten adjustment knobs securing the sup SECURING THE ARM STRAP port tube in position FIGURE 7 1 Unfasten arm strap by pulling up on fastening strap 2 Loosen arm strap by pulling through ring 3 Slide arm into position 4 Pull fastening strap until a snug fit is obtained Adjustment 5 E fastening strap over ring and secure to arm Knobs P SIP Fastening Strap Support Tube U Clamp FIGURE 5 ANGLE ADJUSTMENT FIGURE 7 SECURING THE ARM STRAP REMOVING THE PLATFORM NOTE The sides ofthe cover are on the outside of ATTACHMENT FIGURE 8 the arm support while the ends are tucked in Re fer to DETAIL A for correct orientation 1 Loosen the adjustment knobs that secure the2. lean too far forward or to the side with the platform attachment as the walker may become unbalanced and injury may occur SAFETY SUMMARY CONTINUED The walkerplatfomattachmentdoesnotfall under any weight limitation beyond that of the walkerthatyou are attaching itto with a walker maximum weight limitation of 300 pounds After platform attachment is installed refer to yourwalkerinstruction sheetforproperuse of walker Acguaint yourself fully with the use of the platfom attachment in the presence of a health care professional Doctor Therapist ATTACHING THE UPPER HARDWARE FIGURE 1 1 Remove platform attachment from packaging Ensure thatthe walkeris securely locked into the open position before installing the walker platform attachment 2 Open walker and secure in locked position be fore installing the walker platform attachment 3 Determine which side of the walker the plat form attachment will be placed 4 Remove adjustment knob and carriage bolt from U clamp and half clamp 5 Position half clamp over the hand rail with hinge placed toward the inside of the walker on the side of the walker determined in STEP 3 6 On the outside of the walker side frame align the mounting hole of the U clamp with the mounting hole of the half clamp 7 From the inside of the walker place carriage bolt through the half clamp U clamp and into adjustment knob 8 Tighten adjustment knob securely A
3. slides to the walker frame 2 Adjust slides out away from walker frame Remove adjustment knob that secures the up per hardware to the walker hand rail 4 Slide carriage bolt through U clamp and the half clamp Remove platform attachment Lift half clamp off of hand rail The ends of the cover remain tucked in The sides of the cover For storage purposes position the Half clamp slip over outside along side U clamp slide carriage bolt through both components and secure with adjustment knob NOTE This will reduce the risk of losing compo nents and or hardware 8 Retighten all adjustment knobs for safe stor age Hand Rail Half Clamp U clamp 3 FIGURE 9 ARM PAD REPLACEMENT Carriage Adjustment Bolt Knob Slide Slide FASTENING STRAP i Ti REPLACEMENT FIGURE 10 Adjustment Knob Walker 4 Remove arm pad and cover Refer to ARM PAD Frame REPLACEMENT in this instruction sheet NOTE Note the orientation of the existing arm strap for installation of the new arm strap FIGURE 8 REMOVING THE PLATFORM 2 Pull on ring and remove fastening strap through ATTACHMENT arm support 3 Thread the end of the arm strap without the ring ARM PAD REPLACEMENT through slots in the arm support Make sure the FIGURE 9 hook end is facing down or the arm strap will not secure properly NOTE Note the position of the existing arm pad for 4 Reinstall arm pad and cover Refer to ARM PAD correct installati
4. ARRANTY SHALL BE EXTENDED TO COMPLY WITH STATE PROVINCIAL LAWS AND REQUIREMENTS INVACARE CORPORATION 0 899 Cleveland Street P O Box 4028 Elyria Ohio 44036 2125 Phone 800 333 6900 Form No 97 169 1064716 Rev 8 97 Printed in U S A
5. WALKER PLATFORM ATTACHMENT INVACARE We build trust Assembly Installation and Operating Instructions NOTE Check ALL parts ofthe Platform Attachment for shipping damage If shipping damage is found DO NOT use Contact Dealer Carrier for further in struction SAFETY SUMMARY The following recommendations are made for the safe installation and use of the Walker Platform Attachment DO NOTINSTALL THIS EOUIPMENTUNLESS PRE SCRIBED BY A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL DOCTOR THERAPIST DO NOTinstall this eguipment without first reading and understanding this instruction sheet If you are unable to understand the Wamings Cautions and Instructions contact a health care professional dealerortechni cal personnel ifapplicable before attempt ing to install this equipment otherwise in jury ordamage may occur DO NOTUSE THE WALKER PLATFORM ATIAC H MENT WITH ANY OTHER WALKER ACCESSO RIES UNLESS PRESC RIBED BY A HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL DOCTOR THERAPIST Invacare recommends that this walker plat form attachment ONLY be attached to an Invacare walker Ensure that ALL attaching hardware is secure Ensure that the walkeris securely locked into the open position before installing the walker platform attachment otherwise injury may occur The walker MUSTbe level to the ground ALL four 4 legs of the walker MUSTbe in con tactwith the floor when exerting weight onto the walker with the platform attachment DO NOT
6. djustment Knob Carriage Bolt FIGURE ATTACHING THE UPPER HARDWARE ATTACHING THE LOWER HARDWARE FIGURE 2 NOTE Position the slides of the lower hardware just below the crossbrace 1 Loosen adjustment knobs on both slides and place in horizontal position Loosely tighten ad justment knobs 2 Continue to adjust slides in or out to provide a tight fit on the frame of the walker Securely tighten adjustment knobs Crossbrace Frame Slide of Walker TS Slide Adjustment Knob FIGURE 2 ATTACHING THE LOWER HARDWARE ATTACHING ADJ USTING THE ARM TUBE FIGURE 3 Attaching 1 Loosen arm tube adjustment knob located just below the arm pad 2 Slide arm tube into slot provided located un derneath arm pad 3 Adjust arm tube to desired position 4 Securely tighten the arm tube adjustment knob Adjusting 1 Loosen the arm tube adjustment knob located just below the arm pad 2 Slide arm tube in or out to the desired position 3 Securely tighten the arm tube adjustment knob Arm Tube Arm Pad Arm Tube Adjustment Knob Slot for Arm Tube FIGURE 3 AT TACHING ADJUSTING THE ARM TUBE HEIGHT ANGLE TILT AD USTMENT Height Adjustment FIGURE 4 1 Loosen the adjustment knobs that secure the U clamps to the half clamps 2 Slide support tube through the U clamps up or down until desired position is obtained 3 Securely tighten adjustment knobs that secure the U
7. e other legal rights which vary from state to state Invacare warrants the platform attachment to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the lifetime of the original purchaser user If within such warranty period any such product shall be proven to be defective such product shall be repaired or replaced at Invacare s option This warranty does not include any labor or shipping charges incurred in replacement part installation or repair of any such prod uct Invacare s sole obligation and your exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited to such repair and or replacement If within such warranty period any such product shall be proven to be defective such product shall be repaired or replaced at Invacare s option This warranty does not include any labor or shipping charges incurred in replacement part installation or repair of any such product Invacare s sole obligation and your exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited to such repair and or replacement For warranty service please contact the dealer from whom you purchased your Invacare product In the event you do not receive satisfactory warranty service please write directly to Invacare at the address below provide dealers name address and the date of purchase indicate nature of the defect and if the product is serialized indicate the serial number Do not retum products to our factory without our prior consent Limitations and Exclusions The fore
8. going warranty shall not apply to serial numbered products if the serial number has been removed or defaced products subjected to negligence accident improper opera tion improper maintenance or storage commercial or institutional use products modified without Invacare s express written consent including but not limited to modification through the use of unauthorized parts or attachments products damaged by reason of repairs made to any component without the specific consent of Invacare or to a product damaged by circumstances beyond Invacare s control Such evaluation will be solely determined by Invacare The warranty shall not apply to problems arising from normal wear or failure to adhere to the following instructions THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES IMPLIED WARRANTIES IF ANY INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN AND THE REMEDY FOR VIOLATIONS OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT PURSUANT TO THE TERMS CONTAINED HEREIN INVACARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE OR LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS W
9. on of the new arm pad REPLACEMENT in this instruction sheet 1 Slip existing cover and pad off of arm support 2 Place new cover and pad on arm support Arm Support Hook End FIGURE 10 FASTENING STRAP REPLACEMENT STORAGE The platform attachment does not reguire removal to fold the walker 1 Fold the walker per your walker recommenda tions 2 Lowerthe height ofthe platform attachments if necessary Refer to the HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT section in this instruction sheet CARE AND MAINTENANCE 1 Use a mild soap or detergent to clean the arm pads and dry thoroughly Pads can be removed refer to ARM PAD REPLACEMENT in this in struction sheet 2 Lubricant can be applied to the threads of the adjustment knobs to aid in preventing rust 6 amp O 4 PARTS LIST DESCRIPTION QUANTITY ARM STRAP PLUG GRAY PUSH HANDLE GRIP ARM TUBE DVG ARM SUPPORT THREADED INSERT KNOB PAD RD HD CARRIAGE BOLT SPRING PIN CARRIAGE BOLT SLV HALF CLAMP BRACKET SLV UPPER SUPPORT CLAMP SLIDE SUPPORT TUBE UNIVERSAL PLUG GRAY SLV BOTTOM SUPPORT CARRIAGE BOLT LOCKNUT 0 SI 0 GI KON A R AND ND 0 gt ON aAN LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4 1975 This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser user of our product This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also hav
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