Safety Warnings - LifeWalker Mobility Products Upwalker User Manual

SAFETY WARNINGS

TO ENSURE YOUR SAFETY IN USING THE UPWALKER®, THE FOLLOWING
SAFETY INFORMATION AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED.
DO NOT use this product without first reading and understanding the
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instructions contained in this booklet.
DO NOT exceed 300lb (136kg) weight limit.
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User assistance is recommended for customers with fall risk.
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DO NOT use the UPWalker if there is apparent damage or if any parts
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(other than accessories) are missing.
Care should be taken to ensure that all height adjustment locks, handles,
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brakes or any other functional or moving parts are in good working order
before operation.
Periodically check engagement of seat rail in frame and armrest height
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adjustments to make sure they are secure.
DO NOT use with rear wheels in unlocked position.
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DO NOT ride the UPWalker with all your weight on the armrests or lean
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disproportionately on one of the armrests.
DO NOT use on stairs, escalators, moving sidewalks, or uneven surfaces.
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DO NOT go up or down inclines greater than 15% or diagonally across
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inclines greater than 5%.
Be careful to avoid pinching your fingers while raising and lowering
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the armrests and opening and closing the UPWalker frame.
ALL WHEELS must be in contact with the floor at ALL TIMES. This will
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ensure that the UPWalker is properly balanced.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH. FOR SAFETY AND WARRANTY COMPLIANCE, THE
UPWALKER IS ONLY TO BE USED BY A CONSUMER IN A MANNER AS
DEMONSTRATED FOR INTENDED USE AS A MOBILITY ASSISTANCE
DEVICE. MISUSE OF THE UPWALKER MAY VOID WARRANTY.
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