NRS P23373 User Instructions

P23373
P42537
General Safety Warning
Please make sure that you read and follow these
instructions carefully. Keep these instructions in
a safe place for future reference.
1.

INTENDED USE

These crutches are designed to provide additional support to people who have diffi culty walking but are able to
partially weight bear. The ergonomically designed handles are shaped to give superior pressure distribution and
increased comfort, especially benefi cial for people with arthritis or painful hands.
2.

SAFETY

Use of the crutches should be subject to clinical
assessment and
professional.
WARNING: The maximum user weight must not be
more than 127Kg (20st).
DO NOT use if the crutches are faulty or damaged.
DO NOT use on wet, slippery fl oors or outdoors in
adverse weather conditions.
DO NOT hang items from the handles or cuff s as this
will aff ect the stability of the crutch during use.
ALWAYS plan the route to avoid obstacles before
use. Take care on sloped surfaces, stairs and when
crossing door thresholds and curbs etc.
3.

UNPACKING

Remove the packaging and check all parts carefully.
Contact your supplier immediately if parts are missing
or damaged and do not try and assemble.
4.

ADJUSTMENTS

4.1 Adjusting the Crutch Height (Figure 1):
Remove the 'e-clip' and slide the inner tube to the
desired position.
Align the holes and re-insert the 'e-clip'.
Adjust the crutch height such that the handle is in line
with the users' wrist when they are standing upright
with their arms relaxed by their sides.
Adjust the height of the cuff such that it cradles the
forearm of the user below the elbow and does not
restrict arm movement.
ELBOW CRUTCHES WITH COMFY HANDLE
Regular - Pair
Regular – 15 Pairs
advice from a healthcare
USER INSTRUCTIONS
P23385
P42549
Figure 1
4.2 Adjusting the Arm Cuff Height (Figure 2):
Remove the 'e-clip' and slide the inner tube to the
desired height.
Align the holes and re-insert the 'e-clip'.
Figure 2
Note: Adjust the height of the cuff such that it cradles
the forearm of the user below the elbow and does not
restrict arm movement.
1
Long – Pair
Long – 15 Pairs
Maximum User Weight
20st
127kg