Part No 1148068
1
Walkers
Walkers
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE:
Check
ALL
parts
for
shipping
damage.
If
shipping
damage
is
noted,
DO
NOT
use.
Contact
carrier/dealer
for
further
instruction.
WARNING
•
DO NOT use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding these
instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner’s manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied
with this product or optional equipment. If you are unable to understand the warnings, cautions or instructions, contact a
healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before attempting to use this equipment - otherwise, injury or damage
may occur.
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You should ALWAYS consult with your physician or therapist to determine proper adjustment and usage.
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ALWAYS use caution when using the walker, especially on wet or icy surfaces.
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If the walker is exposed to extreme temperature (above 100°F or below 32°F), high humidity and/or becomes wet, prior to
use, ensure handgrips DO NOT twist on side frame otherwise damage or injury may occur. The handgrips MUST be tight.
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Ensure that the rubber tips and/or plastic glide tips are not ripped, worn or missing. Replace the tips as necessary before using
walker. DO NOT use rubber tips on rear leg extensions when using wheels on the front legs.
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All leg extensions MUST be adjusted to the same height so the walker is level. When using wheeled attachments on the front
legs, the rear leg extensions MUST be adjusted to make the side frames level.
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Rear extension legs with rubber tips or plastic glide tips MUST be in contact with floor surface at all times. If an even height
cannot be achieved, adjust the leg extensions so that the rear of the walker is no more than one inch lower than the front.
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Glide tips are used on rear leg extensions ONLY to allow walker to roll easily over indoor carpeted areas without lifting the
walker off the ground. Glide tips are not recommended for use on rough surfaces (concrete, gravel, etc).
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Glide tips on rear leg extensions should only be used with front wheel attachments. DO NOT use glide tips on all four leg
extensions at once. DO NOT use glide tips and rubber tips at the same time.
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When using glide tips on walker, short steps should be take. Make sure that the patient’s weight is distributed evenly and
directly over the walker legs. These precautions will prevent uncontrollable movement of walker.
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ALWAYS observe the weight limit on the labeling of your walker. The walker is not intended to support the full weight of the
user. Check that all labels are present and legible. Replace if necessary.
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After unfolding or assembling walker, make sure the walker is securely locked in the OPEN position and level to the ground
before using.
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DO NOT hang anything other than the manufacturer’s recommended accessories on the front of the walker. This may
depress the release mechanisms and prevent walker from locking into place when fully opened. DO NOT use a walker if the
locking mechanisms do not function properly.
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DO NOT hang anything on either the left or right side frames (area that includes dual-release paddles) or the left and right
slide tubes (area that includes palm release button). This will cause side frames or slide tubes to bend and prevent the walker
from locking when fully opened. This may also cause walker to tip, resulting in injury or damage.
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Wheeled Accessories are only to be used on the front walker legs with the exception of Model Nos. 6264 - 10-inch Rear Wheel
Brakes and 6265 - 13-inch Rear Wheel Brakes.
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ALWAYS test to see that the walker and attachments are properly and securely locked in place before using.
ACCESSORIES WARNING
•
Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with Invacare accessories. Accessories
designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invacare products.
Patient Height Specifications
NOTE:
For
models
not
listed,
refer
to
labeling
on
product.
Care and Maintenance
1.
Make
sure
that
all
attaching
hardware
is
in
place
and
secure
at
all
times.
2.
Replace
all
broken,
damaged
or
worn
items
IMMEDIATELY.
3.
Make
sure
that
the
locking
mechanisms
function
properly.
4.
Lubricate
with
3
‐
in
‐
1
®
oil
as
necessary
or
if
wheels
begin
to
squeak.
Assembly, Installation and Operating Instructions
MODEL
PATIENT HEIGHT MIN. / MAX
6281-A, 6291-A, 6291-3F
5’3” - 6’4”
6281-JR,6291-JR,6240-JR, 6291-JR3F
4’4” - 5’7”
6240-A
5’4” - 6’6”
6291-5F, 6291-HDA
5’3” - 6’4” (WITH 13” EXTENSIONS)
6240-5F
5’4” - 6’6”
6240-JR5F
4’4” - 5’7”
6291-JR5F
4’4” - 5’6”
6441-A, 6441A-1
5’3” - 6’10”
