Drive Medical 796 User manual

steerable
knee walker
Item # 796
www.drivemedical.com
lifetime limited
warranty
Your Drive brand product is warranted to be free
of defects in materials and workmanship for the
lifetime of the original consumer purchaser.
This device was built to exacting standards
and carefully inspected prior to shipment. This
Lifetime Limited Warranty is an expression of our
confidence in the materials and workmanship of
our products and our assurance to the consumer
of years of dependable service.
This warranty does not cover device failure
due to owner misuse or negligence, or normal
wear and tear. The warranty does not extend to
non-durable components, such as rubber
accessories, casters, and grips, which are subject
to normal wear and need periodic replacement.
If you have a question about your Drive device or
this warranty, please contact an authorized Drive
dealer.
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Port Washington N.Y. 11050 USA Made in China

CAUTION
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ACCIDENT:
- Before using the Knee Walker, you should be
trained by a healthcare professional or dealer.
- Engage the lock and practice bending,
reaching and transfers on and off the Knee
Walker. DO NOT use the Knee Walker by
yourself until you have been properly trained,
you have practiced with someone and you feel
confident you can maneuver by yourself.
- The use of the Knee Walker is individual to the
person. You should develop your own methods
for use based on your personal level of function
and ability.
- NEVER aempt a maneuver that has not been
practiced.
- Be aware of your surroundings when operating
the Knee Walker. Look for hazards and
avoid them.
- Placement of injured leg on pad should be
centered side to side and positioned forward to
cover the full length of pad.
- With injured leg on pad, stand as straight as
possible (adjust the height of the Knee Walker
as necessary).
- With injured foot pointing down, the propulsion leg
should be maintained as close as possible to the
pad.
- While on your toes, start out with small steps with
propulsion leg. Concentrate on keeping that leg next
to the pad. With practice, you should be able to
move forward without deviating to the opposite side.
operating the knee walker
The Drive Knee Walker is a mobility device that provides
strength and comfort to anyone who may have an injury
below the knee. It allows an even distribution of body
weight by supporting half of the weight on the device
and the other half on the non-injured leg. The device
has a cushioned platform to support both the injured leg
and ankle to make certain that no weight will be placed
on the lower leg.
The device is designed for easy steering and stopping.
Brakes are also featured on this device for controlled
movement and safety.
Handgrip
Hand Brake
Handle Height
Lock Tab
Pad
Brake
Pad Lock
Knob
Tiller Lock
Lever
Basket
Basket
Receptacles

assembly instructions
1. Remove contents from carton.
2. Straighten the tiller to the upright position. Slide
locking mechanism to the side to allow tiller to reach
full upright position. Release locking mechanism to
lock tiller in position
3. Slide locking mechanism into groove on tiller, depress
locking handle to secure tiller lock.
4. Insert pad post into receptacle on frame. Secure
pad in place by inserting locking pin into hole. Lock
pin in place by sliding retainer tab into position.
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2
6. Aach basket by sliding basket receptacles down
over hooks on the front of the tiller.
5. Lock pad in position using locking lever

To adjust the pad height loosen locking lever under pad
(shown in step 5 of assembly), and then remove lock-
ing pin (shown in step 4 of assembly). Adjust pad to the
desired height and then reinstall the locking pin and
secure it in place with the retainer tab (as shown in step
4 of assembly). Next tighten the locking lever (as shown
in step 5 of assembly) to lock pad in place.
To fold the tiller down, release the tiller locking handle
(as shown in step 3 of assembly) and slide assembly to
the side (as shown in step 2 of assembly) until the tiller is
disengaged. Fold the tiller down until it rests on the pad
and release the locking mechanism.
Do not use the Knee Walker if the brake system is not
working properly.
- The Knee Walker’s brake is similar to a bicycle and
also has a locking feature.
- To use the brake, simply pull the lever with your
finger tips toward the handle bar.
- To lock the brake, pull the brake lever towards the
handlebar and push down spring loaded push buon
(located on top of brake). When done correctly, push
buon with remain down and brake lever will be
locked in place.
- To release brake, simply pull lever towards the handle
bar. Push pin will pop up automatically.
using the hand brake
adjusting the hand brake
- For minor adjustment the brake adjuster located on
the handbrake can be turned out from the hand
brake countercockwise to tighten the brake, or
clockwise to loosen the brake. Keep the cable
adjuster nut against the hand brake.
- If further adjustment is required, apply the same
method of adjustment at the lower cable adjuster.
- As you adjust the cable adjuster and the adjuster nut
away from each other the brakes will tighten, and as
you adjust them closer the brakes will loosen.
adjusting handle height
adjusting pad height
to fold tiller
· Contact your provider if any parts are loose or show
excessive wear.
· Do not operate on loose gravel or uneven surfaces.
· Do not travel over large cracks or fissures.
· Stop and move forward slowly when encountering
cracks or separations in walkway surfaces.
· Do not operate in excess of 3 miles per hour (slow-to-
moderate walking speed).
· Do not turn unless one foot is on the ground.
· Never make a sharp turn at high speed.
· Do not turn at speeds over 1 mph (very slow walking
speed).
· Do not operate on inclines above 15 degrees (slight
incline).
· Do not travel over drops or barriers such as curbs or
parking stops.
· This is a medical device, not a toy. Do not allow children
or adults to use this as a toy or for entertainment.
· Always check the fasteners on the tiller, wheels, brakes,
and pad for tightness before use
additional cautions
To adjust the handle height, loosen the adjustment
screw on the handle by turning it counter clockwise until
it can be removed. Adjust the hand grip to the desired
height and reinstall the adjustment screw by turning it
clockwise until it is tightened.