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STAIRS

If it is essential to use the stairs and you have not been advised 

otherwise, try to have someone with you until you feel safe. Hold onto at 

least one handrail if possible. Hold the spare crutch together with the handle 

of the remaining crutch.

The crutch(es) go on the same step as the affected leg.

Going Up

The unaffected leg goes first, with the crutches, being followed by the 

affected leg onto the same step. The procedure is repeated.

Going Down

The affected leg goes first with the crutches, being followed by the unaf

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fected leg onto the same step. The procedure is repeated.

CHAIRS

Getting Up:

Crutches should be near or held in one hand. Push up with one crutch and the 

opposite arm of the chair to assist in standing. Once standing up, ensure the 

arm is secured inside the cuff. 

ELBOW CRUTCHES

Sitting Down:

Position yourself in front of the chair ready to sit down. Remove both 

arms from the crutches, hold the crutches in one hand or place near 

chair. Sit down.

CONTINUED

WARRANTY

All Coopers products are warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase 

against manufacturing or design defects. 

 

The warranty is subject to the following conditions: 

• It does not apply to wear and tear, inappropriate or incorrect use, or non-

observance of User Instructions. 

•  Defective  set  up  by  the  user  or  third  parties  or  negligent  or  careless 

treatment.

• Use of unsuitable or unapproved spares or unauthorised alteration.

•The  warranty  does  not  extend  to  consequential  costs  resulting  from  fault 

clearance, loss of earnings or expenses

THIS IN NO WAY AFFECTS YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS.

Summary of Contents for 8043C

Page 1: ...tches CONTINUED USING CRUTCHES The Coopers Elbow Crutch is intended for use by persons with disabilities or difficulty in walking but who are capable of mobilising themselves The Coopers Elbow Crutch can be used indoors or conditionally outdoors The Coopers Elbow Crutch is personal mobility device that is operated manually by the disabled user A disabled user is a disabled person or a person not h...

Page 2: ...al saw The cut end should be smoothed with an emery cloth or a small file WARNING SHOULD ONLY BE CARRIED OUT BY A COMPETENT PERSON These are our recommendations only and should be checked with your physiotherapist Non Weight Bearing 1 Keep the affected leg off the ground by holding it slightly in front with the knee slightly bent 2 Move the crutches one pace forward slightly apart and level 3 Move...

Page 3: ...osite arm of the chair to assist in standing Once standing up ensure the arm is secured inside the cuff ELBOW CRUTCHES Sitting Down Position yourself in front of the chair ready to sit down Remove both arms from the crutches hold the crutches in one hand or place near chair Sit down CONTINUED WARRANTY All Coopers products are warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase against manufacturing ...

Page 4: ... stairways is adequate 4 Wear flat supportive shoes 5 Avoid wet floors 6 Beware of outdoor hazards including uneven surfaces wet leaves and ice 7 Do not store this product in temperatures below freezing 8 Take special care if carrying a bag or similar package 9 All equipment should be regularly inspected for any damage or signifcant signs of wear Check for Bent or damaged tubes or cracks at the tu...

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