Medium Lightweight Walking Frames
Assembly and Maintenance Instructions
4. Warning
For safety, these precautions must be taken when using these products.
•Walker sits level and all legs are adjusted to the same height.
•Ferrules are in good condition - replace if necessary.
•Do not exceed the maximum weight limit for the frame (100 kg).
•Use only Aidapt parts or accessories.
•When using accessories such as bags, baskets, etc., ensure these are fitted safely and are
not overloaded.
•Stow the frame with care when transporting in a car boot. Damage can occur due to
impact with car boot door.
5. Getting into and out of Chairs
1. Position the frame in front of the chair.
2. Get up by pushing on the arms of the chair and transfer hand to frame when fully
standing.
3. To sit down, using the frame, turn round in front of the chair and feel using wheeled
frames, the rear legs of the chair behind you with your legs.
4. Place hands gently on the chair arms, bend slightly forward and sit down gently
. General Safety
•Use a chair with high seat and arms to help you sit and stand up with ease.
•Remove obstacles such as loose rugs, draught excluders and worn floor coverings.
•Ensure lighting in hallways and stairways is adequate.
•Wear flat, supportive shoes.
•Avoid wet floors.
•Beware of outdoor hazards including uneven surfaces, wet leaves and ice.
•Do not store this product in temperatures below freezing.
•Take special care if carrying a bag or similar package.
7. Check For:
•Bent or damaged tubes or cracks at the tube joints.
•Loose or worn horseshoe clips
•Elongated adjustment holes.
•Loose handles.
•Loose or worn Wheels and wheel fasteners (where fitted)
•Smooth, worn or split ferrules (rubber tips).
•Replace all worn, missing or damaged parts where necessary.
8. Cleaning
Regular cleaning with a mild disinfectant is recommended. DO NOT use bleach or any
solvents (such as lighter fluid).
9. Reissue
If you reissue or are about to reissue this product, please thoroughly check all
components for their safety, this includes:
•Bent or damaged tubes or cracks at the tube joints.
•Loose or worn horseshoe clips
•Elongated adjustment holes.
•Loose handles.
•Loose or worn Wheels and wheel fasteners (where fitted)
•Smooth, worn or split ferrules (rubber tips).
Replace all worn, missing or damaged parts where necessary. If in any doubt, please do
not issue or use, but immediately contact your supplier for service support.
10. Important Information
The information given in this instruction booklet must not be taken as forming part of or
establishing any contractual or other commitment by Aidapt Bathrooms Limited or
Aidapt (Wales) Ltd or its agents or its subsidiaries and no warranty or representation
concerning the information 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.
11. Maintenance
Please make a safety check of the product at regular intervals or if you have any
concerns.
