aspire WAF712200 Knee Walker User Manual

: October 30, 2023
: aspire

KNEE WALKER

USER MANUAL

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Thank you for choosing this Aspire Knee Walker.

This product has been specifically designed to offer comfort, support and safety. The Aspire Knee Walker is suitable for indoor and outdoor use and provides stable support for those with lower leg injuries.

It is important that you read this user manual carefully before using your new knee walker.

1. INTENDED USE

The Aspire Knee Walker is a medical device intended for use by individuals with below-the-knee injuries. The Aspire Knee Walker is intended to provide support for one leg only while using the other leg to push the user around at a slow walking pace. It is intended to evenly split the user weight between the knee walker and the uninjured leg. It is not intended as a chair, wheelchair, patient transport device, standing aid, recreational scooter or trolley.

2. WARNINGS

The Aspire Knee Walker is NOT a toy.
Serious injury or harm may occur unless the following is followed:

DO NOT use if you have difficulty balancing.
DO NOT use as a standing aid.
DO NOT use as a chair or wheelchair.
DO NOT use on stairs, steps, steep slopes, escalators or moving walkways.
DO NOT use over uneven terrain.
DO NOT use to go faster than a slow walking pace.
DO NOT steer the unit sharply while moving.
DO NOT stand or sit on the unit.
DO NOT use in showers, bathroom, pools, wet or slippery surfaces.
DO NOT use if any part of the scooter is broken, damaged or missing.
DO NOT use under the influence of alcohol or illicit substances. Consult a medical professional or
Doctor for advice if under medication.
DO NOT attempt to replace the wheels or castors of your knee walker. If they are faulty or require replacement please contact an authorised repairer.
ENSURE that your knee walker is opened fully (tiller locked into place) prior to use.
SEEK ADVICE from a trained health care professional or approved Aspire retailer representative
for height adjustment of this product.

The safe working load of the Aspire Knee Walker is 145kg.

3. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

KNEE WALKER

****	OVERALL HEIGHT	810- 1050mm
****	OVERALL WIDTH	420mm
****	KNEE PAD WIDTH	150mm
****	KNEE PAD DEPTH	345mm
****	KNEE PAD HEIGHT	400-570mm
****	HANDLE HEIGHT	810- 1050mm
****	WALKER WEIGHT	10kg
****	S.W.L	145kg

4. COMPONENTS & FEATURES

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KNEE WALKER

Rustproof, robust aluminium frame provides durability and stability whilst remaining very light to manoeuvre and transport.
Suitable for lower leg injuries.
Allows even distribution of body weight by supporting half of the weight on the device and the other half on the non-injured leg.
Cushion platform to support both the injured leg and ankle to ensure comfort.
Designed for easy steering and stopping, with ergonomic adjustable hand brakes for controlled movement and safety.
Easy wipe-clean surfaces.
Handle height adjustable to suit user requirement.
Easy folding mechanism facilitates storage and transportation.
Swiveling front castor wheels increase manoeuvrability.
8″ solid, puncture-proof wheels provide increased manoeuvrability over various surfaces.
Available in matte black.

5. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

5.1 ASSEMBLY

5.1.1 Tighten the allen screw with the allen key provided.

5.1.2 Slide hand bolt to the left and lift up fix handle bar to the upright position.

5.1.3 Tighten bolt by turning in a clockwise direction.

5.1.4 Lock handbolt to finish the assembly.

5.2 HAND BRAKE OPERATION

Do not use the Knee Walker if the brake system is not working properly.

The Knee Walker brake works like a brake on a bicycle.
It has a `handbrake’ lock as well.
Pull the brake lever toward the handle bar to apply brakes.
To lock, apply the brake lever and press down the lock button. Lock button will stay down and brake will be locked.
To release brake lock, pull lever towards handle bar.

5.3 HAND BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

For minor adjustment, the brake adjuster located on the handbrake can be used. Keep the cable adjuster nut against the hand brake.
If further adjustment is required, apply the same method of adjustment at the lower cable adjuster.
As you adjust the cable adjuster and the adjuster nut away from each other, the brakes will tighten, and as you adjust them closer, the brakes will loosen.

5.4 HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

The handle height can be adjusted by releasing the hand wheel bolt on the steering shaft and setting it to the required height. Push the lock tab back to tighten.

5.5 SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

The hand wheel bolt under the seat enables setting the required seat height.

6. CARE & MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Weekly

Check brakes for malfunction
Check all wheels and castors for loose bolts & nuts

Periodically

Check handgrips for wear
Check frame bolts are secure
Check folding hinge bolts are secure
Check front and rear axle bolts are secure
Check for wear or cracks
Check wheels for splitting or damage
Check knee cushion for wear

Yearly

Once a year take your knee walker to an authorised repairer for a full check, clean, service and lubrication of all moving parts

Serviceable Components

Wheels
Hand grips
Brake Cables
Knee Cushion
Brake Handles
Bearings
Bolts and Nuts

7. COMPLIANCE

Aspire Knee Walkers are manufactured to strict quality control standards.
As part of Australian Standards compliance, safety stickers are located on the frame of this walker.
Please ensure that you familiarise yourself with these prior to use.
This product complies with Australian Standards ISO11199-2:2005. As the importer of this product, Aidacare maintains records of all testing reports and compliance certificates. All testing was completed by Novitatech.
Novitatech is an independent NATA accredited laboratory and is widely acknowledged as the leading provider of safety testing services for walkers and mobility products in Australia.

8. WARRANTY

Aidacare provides a 12 month warranty subject to reasonable wear and tear. Aidacare is bound by Australian Consumer Law in respect to “Warranty Against Defects” on this product. A copy of the Aidacare “Warranty Against Defects” Statement is available on our homepage (www.aidacare.com.au). Any contact pertaining to warranty matters should be directed to Aidacare Customer Service on 1300 133 120 where support will be provided.

Should any part of the knee walker break, fatigue or show defects due to manufacturing issues or error, Aidacare will replace the affected components free of charge and reserves the right to replace the entire seat walker should this be more economical for Aidacare. All warranties are back to base, which requires the user to return the seat walker or the affected part to an Aidacare Service Centre. For the location of your nearest service centre call 1300 133 120.

For all warranty claims, proof of purchase must be provided by the customer. Aidacare warranty does not cover any product or component damaged or broken due to neglect or misuse. Aidacare does not honor this warranty for any product that has been modified from its original state. Aidacare will bear no freight costs for the return of any items under warranty.

The suggested service period for all seat walkers is every 12 months.