aidapt VP159A User manual

User Manual
Folding Seat Cane - VP159A
Walking Sticks
This user manual contains essential information in relation to safe use and should be
retained with the walking stick for reference
Aidapt Bathrooms Limited
Lancots Lane
Sutton Oak
St Helens
Merseyside WA9 3EX UK

Introducon
Thank you for purchasing this Aidapt Walking Sck. This user manual has been created to ensure that you
are in possession of the knowledge to safely use and maintain your walking sck.
This manual contains essenal safety informaon, it must be thoroughly read and understood
prior to use. The manual should be retained with the walking sck and made available to all
users.
This manual contains various Warnings, Cauons and Notes. These should be regarded as follows;
WARNINGS
Warnings used in this manual relate to condions which, if not followed, may result in physical injury to
yourself or others.
CAUTIONS
Cauons used in this manual relate to condions which, if not followed, may result in damage to the device.
Please ensure that you fully understand the contents of this manual prior to use of the equipment. Should
you be unsure of any point, please to contact us for claricaon on 01744 745020 or at [email protected].
Intended Use
A walking aid with legs and a curved handle, used to support a person to maintain their balance and support
their weight while walking and to provide a portable place for them to sit (to rest for a short while).
Manufacturer Informaon
This walking sck has been supplied by:
Aidapt Bathrooms Limited
Lancots Lane
Suon Oak
St Helens
Merseyside WA9 3EX UK
0044 (0)1744 745020
[email protected]
www.aidapt.co.uk

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Device Life Expectancy
We expect a life expectancy of 2 years for this product, provided that:
• It is used in strict accordance with the intended use as set out in this document.
• All service and maintenance requirements are met.
The esmated life expectancy can be exceeded if the product is carefully used and properly maintained.
The life expectancy can also be considerably reduced by extreme or incorrect usage.
The life expectancy for this product does not constute an addional warranty.
Safety Consideraons
Please ensure that you read and fully understand all of the below safety consideraons prior to
use of the walking sck.
Safety Warnings
WARNING
SWL The safe working load (SWL) is the maximum user weight. Exceeding the listed weight capacity could
put the user at risk. The maximum safe working load is clearly idened on each walking sck. This must
not be exceeded, if you are over the specied weight capacity please contact the product specier or your
Occupaonal Therapist and do NOT use the walking sck
The maximum user weight for your VP155A Folding Seat Cane is 100KG (15.5 Stone)
CAUTION Avoid using knives or other sharp instruments to remove packaging, as this may cause
damage to the product.
WARNING Check the walking sck for signs of visual damage. If damage is seen or a fault is suspect-
ed, the walking sck must NOT be used and you should contact your supplier for support.

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Use of the Walking Sck
Please ensure that you have thoroughly read and understood all of the instrucons and safety
consideraons in this User Manual.
Pre-use Checks
Prior to each use it is essenal that the walking sck is visually checked for damage. This includes the condi-
on of the sck, ferrules, handle and seat. Should damage be seen or suspected the walking sck must NOT
be used and you should contact you equipment provider.
Folding and Unfolding the Cane Seat
1. Unfold the Folding Seat Cane by gripping the boom of the seat and pulling it out away from the handle
as far as it will go, unl the seat is parallel with the oor. If seated with the handle behind you, do not
put your weight back against the handle as this may cause the seat to p. Some users may nd the seat
more stable if seated with the handle to the front.
2. To fold the Seat to use the product as a walking aid or for storage, push the front of the seat towards
the pole below the handle, ensuring that theclasp ed to the rear of the seat clicks into place around
the pole.
WARNING Do not aempt to use the product as a walking aid while the seat is unfolded.
WARNING This item is not a toy: do not allow children to use or climb on the Folding Seat Cane.

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Care and Maintenance
Maintenance & Re-issue
In addion to pre-use checks detailed, in order to ensure that your walking sck remains safe and reliable, a
care and maintenance schedule should be established.
Maintenance Schedule
Weekly Periodically and at Re-issue
• Check walking sck for bent or damaged tube
and cracks on tube
• Check the seat for cracks and signs of wear
• Check handle for wear
• Check ferrules (rubber ps) for wear or damage
WARNING The walking sck should be removed from use immediately should signs of wear or
damage be idened.
Cleaning & Disinfecon
All of the product components are manufactured from quality materials. However, it is very important that
you only clean your walking sck using a non-abrasive cleaner or mild detergent and a so cloth. Avoid using
limescale remover; abrasive cleaners (e.g CIF) and abrasive cleaning pads, all of which may seriously damage
the walking sck.
Important Informaon
The informaon given in this instrucon booklet must not be taken as forming part of or establishing any
contractual or other commitment by Aidapt Bathrooms Limited, Aidapt (Wales) Ltd or its agents or its sub-
sidiaries and no warranty or representaon concerning the informaon is given.
Please exercise common sense and do not take any unnecessary risks when using this product; as the user
you must accept liability for safety when using the product.
Please do not hesitate to contact the person who issued this product to you or the manufacturer (detailed
below) if you have any queries concerning the assembly/use of your product.
Copyright (c) Aidapt Bathrooms Limited. The design of the product shown in this manual is vested in Aidapt Bathrooms Limited and should not be copied or reproduced in any way whatsoever without the express permission
in wring by Aidapt Bathrooms Limited.
Published by Aidapt Bathrooms Limited Issue 1.0
July 2023