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Tuffcare R270 Operating Manual

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W W W . T U F F C A R E . C O M
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SMOOTH SEATED KNEE WALKER_V2.3
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Before using this Mobility Device read this manual. If you are unable to
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  • Page 1 W W W . T U F F C A R E . C O M ATTENTION Before using this Mobility Device read this manual. If you are unable to understand, contact your equipment provider for technical support before attempting to use this product. TUFFCARE, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED SMOOTH SEATED KNEE WALKER_V2.3 ©...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Attaching the Seat Post Attaching the Calf & Foot Pad Attaching the Pouch Adjustments Congratulations on your purchase of a Tuffcare® Adjusting the Seat Height Smooth knee scooter! Our seated knee scooter is Adjusting the Seat Position designed especially for patients recovering from...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PRODUCT DIAGRAM SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PRODUCT DIAGRAM L Do not operate your knee scooter until you have read and fully understood this manual. L Do not operate your knee scooter until its fully assembled and checked. L Do not leave your knee scooter unattended without locking its brakes.

  • Page 4: Main Components

    S P E C I F I C AT I O N S MAIN COMPONENTS S P E C I F I C AT I O N S MAIN COMPONENTS Overall Height: 33 to 44 inches Overall Length: 36 inches Overall Width: 16.5 inches (Front), 10 inches (Rear) Knee Pad Height: 23.5 to 31.5 inches Folded Dimensions: 16.5 x 36 x 24 inches...

  • Page 5: Assembly

    A S S E M B LY A S S E M B LY LOCKING THE MAIN FRAME 1d. Ensure the frame is fully extended and the locking pin is locked into place. 1a. Remove all packing materials and set the knee scooter 1e.

  • Page 6: Assembling The Steering Column

    ASSEMBLING THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKING THE STEERING SHAFT 2a. Locate the front end of the mainframe and the handle of the scooter. Make sure the screw inside the column lock is loose and completely straight before inserting into front steer- ing column.

  • Page 7: Attaching Handle Height Knob

    ATTACHING HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB 3d. Pull the locking mechanism up so that the circular pad rests on top of the steering column folding hinge cutout. 3e. Push the lever down so the end of the lever is pointing towards the ground to lock the steering column in the upright 4a.

  • Page 8: Attaching The Seat Post

    ATTACHING THE SEAT POST TO THE MAINFRAME ATTACHING THE CALF PAD AND FOOT REST 5a. Insert the seat post into the mainframe of the knee walker, move post up or down to desired height 6a. Locate the calf pad and slide the pad mount onto the front foot rest post. The wider side of the pad should be on top.

  • Page 9: Attaching The Pouch

    ATTACHING THE POUCH ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTMENTS SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 5a. Locate the basket for the knee scooter from the package. 5b. Align the basket with the plate located on the front of Turn the pentagram knob counter clockwise to remove, extend the platform post shaft up or down to desired height. the steering cast Align holes in tiller, then insert the pentagram knob screw through the steering tiller.
  • Page 10 SEAT ANGLE AND DISTANCE ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE HANDLE Standard Length Locate the pentagram knob connecting the handle to the steering shaft and remove it from the steering shaft. Extended Length Seat Pad Angle Adjustment To adjust the angle of the seating, use the included 13mm open end wrench.

  • Page 11: Adjusting The Calf Pad

    ADJUSTING THE CALF PAD BRAKE TENSION ADJUSTMENT To adjust the angle of the calf leg rest, loosen the heptagon knob found below the pad mount. Adjust to the user’s desired level and tighten the heptagon knob to secure position. The tightness can be adjusted with the nuts at either end of the brake cable.

  • Page 12: Operation

    USING THE BRAKES OPERATION OPERATION 1. Before mounting the knee scooter, ensure the hand brakes are fully engaged, to prevent it from rolling. Find support with your hands holding on to the handle bars and stand with your uninjured leg, carefully move the injured leg across the seating pad and proceed sitting down.

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    OPERATING THE SCOOTER ON SLOPES MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE ⚠ WARNING DETECTING WEAR AND DAMAGE Do not use the scooter on slopes steeper than 10° With routine use, nuts and bolts on the steering column, knee platform, can become loose. To ensure safe continuous operation of the Smooth knee scooter, it is important to inspect the product EVERY MONTH for loose nuts and bolts and re-tighten as appropriate.

  • Page 14: Keep For Your Record

    Tires on the scooters are warranted for 6 month. The warranty period commences on the original manufacture date. If within such warranty period any such product proven to Tuffcare Dealer’s phone number where you purchased satisfaction to be defective, such product will be repaired or replaced at ®...

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