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In-Step Mobility U-Step II Step-By-Step Manual

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Step-by-Step Guide to Using Your
U-Step II Walking Stabilizer
Adjustable
backrest
Removable
basket
Spring-loaded
front wheel
4-inch
non-marking
casters
In-Step Mobility Products Corp.
Tension
control
Hand brake
Padded
seat
Comfort grips
Ergonomically
positioned
handlebars
Height
adjustable
Laser module
(Optional)
Place to step for
going up curbs
Laser
projected
red line –
optional
Glow-in-the-Dark
tabs

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  • Page 1 Step-by-Step Guide to Using Your U-Step II Walking Stabilizer Hand brake Adjustable backrest Comfort grips Ergonomically positioned handlebars Padded seat Height adjustable Laser module (Optional) Removable basket Spring-loaded Place to step for front wheel going up curbs Laser 4-inch projected non-marking red line –...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    — 2 — Guide for Setting Up & Using Your U-Step II CONTENTS: A. Assembly Instructions B. Braking C. Tension Control Adjustment D. Sitting Down E. Walking Over Obstacles Transporting G. Setup After Transporting H. Accessories 1. Alternative Brake Accessory 2.

  • Page 3: Assembly Instructions

    — 3 — A. Assembly Instructions 1) After opening the box, cut the plastic ties that secured the U-Step II in transit. 2) Attach the basket to the U-Step II. The back of the basket has a mounting plate that...
  • Page 4 — 4 — 3) Lift up on the tube at the top near the seat so that the seat becomes horizontal with the ground. (See above) Press the seat down until it snaps into place. (Below) 4) Install the left and the right handlebars.
  • Page 5 — 5 — Right Handlebar Junction Box Left Handlebar You will need to push in the height adjustment button to slide the handle bar into the lower height adjustment tube. (Right) Also, when you insert the handlebars make sure that the cables are routed to the inside of the handlebars, rather than the outside.
  • Page 6 — 6 — 6) Using the wrench provided, tighten the height adjust- ment bolt so that the handle bars do not wiggle. The handles are flared out to the side for better pos- ture and comfort. 7) Install the back rest by sliding the backrest tubes into the tubes in front of...

  • Page 7: Braking

    C. Tension Control Adjustment (Optional) 1) Not everyone needs to adjust the tension control to be safe. However, if you feel that the U-Step II rolls too easily for you, use the tension control to add resistance. Place your U-Step II on the surface where you walk most often.

  • Page 8: Sitting Down

    D. Sitting Down To sit down, you can either turn around while holding the han- dlebar, or pivot the U-Step II around so that it is positioned behind you and then sit down on the seat. When you are sitting on the...

  • Page 9: Walking Over Obstacles

    — 9 — E. Walking Over Obstacles The U-Step II has a patented spring-loaded front caster that enables it to roll over obstacles, such as door mold- ing strips and cracks in the sidewalk. It will help you ride over obstacles as high as one half-inch.
  • Page 10 — 10 — F. Transporting Your U-Step II 1) With the U-Step II in front of you, raise the release lever in front of the seat and tilt the seat upward. Release Lever 2) Reach down and pull up on the hori-...
  • Page 11 The orange tab on the end of the Velcro is to help you see the side of the Velcro with hooks for securing the strap. 4) Hold the U-Step II by the side to place it into your vehicle.

  • Page 12: Setup After Transporting

    Release Lever fully snaps into place. H. Accessories 1) Alternative Brake Accessory – Included with your U-Step II is the alternative brake accessory. This allows a person to operate the brakes from a Horizontal bar that attaches at the handles.

  • Page 13: Laser & Sound Cueing Module

    If you use this Alternative Brake setup, you may want to remove the backrest in front so that you can sit down on your U-Step II from the front. 2) Laser and Sound Cueing Module — Primarily used by those with Parkinson’s freezing but can be used by anyone with an irregular gait pattern.

  • Page 14: Optional Weights

    In-Step Mobility. Re-install the plastic cover using the screws supplied. 4) Optional Weights — Although the U-Step II is very stable, we do offer weights as an accessory to increase the stability of the walker. These weights eas-...

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    Clean your U-Step II with a clean, damp cloth when necessary. Periodically check some of the moving components for wear. On a daily basis, check over the U-Step II by trying the brakes. Please call your U-Step II representative or call 1-800-558-7837 if you experience any problems with the tension of the wheels or with braking.
  • Page 16 — 16 — In-Step Mobility Products Corp. 1.800.558.7837 8027 Monticello Ave., Skokie, IL 60076 walkers@ustep.com www.ustep.com U-Step II Walking Stabilizer Passive Control Specifications (Model US-PC2) Model number ........US-PC2 Medicare code (HCPC) ......#E0147 Weight capacity ........375 lbs Height adjustment range............accommodates users 4’10” to 6’2”...

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