Invacare Spartan 65420 User manual

SAFETY SUMMARY (CONTINUED)
INSTALLATION WARNINGS
SPRINT (65400) and SPARTAN (65420)
MODELS - The rollator height can ONLY be
adjusted where the push handle is textured
(FIGURE 4).
After installation and BEFORE use, ensure
that ALL attaching hardware is securely
tightened.
REPLACING SPRINT CANES AND
BRAKES (FIGURE 1)
1. Remove the EXISTING brake wire. Perform the fol-
lowing:
A. Loosen, but DO NOT remove the phillips screw
securing the brake wire to the brake wire clamp.
B. Remove the brake wire clamp and set aside.
C. Pullwirethroughtheholeinthebrake.
D. Remove the spring and set aside.
E. Pullwirethroughcableadjusterunit.Ifnecessary,
loosenthecableadjusterunitlocknut.
2. Pull brake cable UP to remove from side frame. If
necessary, cut ty-wrap.
3. Performone (1)of thefollowing:
INSTALLINGCANEKIT-RemoveEXISTINGpush
handle.
A. Rotate adjustment lever counterclockwise to
loosen. DO NOT remove.
B. PullUP on the push handle to remove.
INSTALLING BRAKE KIT (BEFORE 3/7/00) - Re-
moveEXISTINGhandbrake.
A. Removethehexbolt,washerandlocknutsecur-
ingthehandbraketothe pushhandle.
B. Removethehandbrake.
INSTALLING BRAKE KIT (AFTER 3/8/00) - Re-
moveEXISTINGhandbrake.
A. Remove EXISTING hand grip from the push
handleanddiscard.
NOTE: Check ALL parts for shipping damage. If shipping
damage is noted, DO NOT use. Contact Carrier/Dealer for
furtherinstruction.
SPARTAN - 65420
1076187 CaneKit-Left
1076188 CaneKit- Right
1076189 BrakeKit-Left(Before 3/7/00)
1076190 BrakeKit-Right (Before3/7/00)
1096765 BrakeKit(After3/8/00)
SPRINT - 65400
1076192 CaneKit-Left
1076193 CaneKit- Right
1076194 BrakeKit-Left(Before 3/7/00)
1076195 BrakeKit-Right (Before3/7/00)
1096767 BrakeKit(After3/8/00)
STINGRAY-65500
1076182 CaneKit
1076184 BrakeKit
STARGAZER-65600
1076183 CaneKit
1076184 BrakeKit
Note: Cane kits contain a push handle with hand grip, and
handbrakealreadyattached.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY SUMMARY
The following recommendations are made for the safe
replacement of the Rollator Canes and Brakes:
GENERAL WARNINGS
DO NOT install this kit without first reading
and understanding this instruction sheet.
If you are unable to understand the
Warnings, Cautions and Instructions, con-
tact a healthcare professional, dealer or
technical personnel if applicable before
attempting to install this kit - otherwise,
injury or damage may occur.
A physical/occupational therapist should
assist in the placement and positioning of
the hand grips for maximum support and
correct brake activation. Be sure the
rollator is properly balanced BEFORE using.
Care should be taken to ensure that ALL
hand and height adjustments are secure,
and that casters and moving objects are
in good working order before using this
or any mobility aid.
PART
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
Rollator Cane and Brake Replacement
Assembly,Installation and Operating Instructions
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B. Remove the phillips screw securing the EXIST-
INGhandbraketothepushhandle.
C. Pull the EXISTING hand brake off of the push
handle.
NOTE: Remove clamps/hardware located at the end of
theNEWbrakewirebeforeperformingthefollowingsteps.
4. Performone (1)of thefollowing:
INSTALLINGCANEKIT -InstallNEWpushhandle.
A. Turn the adjustment levers COUNTERCLOCK-
WISE.
B. Insertpushhandlesintosideframeswiththehand
grip facing the back of the rollator as shown in
FIGURE1.
INSTALLING BRAKE KIT (BEFORE 3/7/00) -Install
NEWhandbrake.
A. Position the handbrake assembly under the push
handlesothelockbuttonisfacingOUT,thetipofthe
handbrakeistowardstheendofthehandgripand
thebrakecableisAWAY fromthe handgrip.
B. Position the hook portion of the hand brake clamp
throughtheslotinthehandbrakeassembly.
C. Installthewasher,hexboltandlocknuttosecurethe
handbrakeassemblytothepushhandle.
D. Securelytightenthelocknut.
INSTALLING BRAKE KIT (AFTER 3/8/00) - Install
NEWhand brake.
A. PushtheNEWhandbrakeontothepushhandle.
NOTE:Ifnecessary,twistthehandbrakewhilepushingto
installonthepushhandle.
B. AlignthemountingholesoftheNEWhandbrakewith
themountingholeinthepushhandle.
C. Installthephillipsscrewthroughbothmountingholes.
Securelytighten.
D. Applyathincoatofhairsprayontheinsideofthe
foamgripand onthepush handle.
NOTE: This application will make it easier to slide
the grip onto the push handle.
E. Slidenewgripontooneendofthepush handle.
5. Performone(1)ofthefollowing:
TIEWRAPSREMOVED-Securethebrakecable
to the side frame with a NEW tie wrap.
TIEWRAPSALREADYINSTALLED -Threadbrake
cablethrough tie wrapto secure toside frame.
6. InstalltheNEWbrakewire.Performthefollowing:
A. Threadthebrakewirethroughthecableadjusterunit,
cable adjuster unit locknut, spring, hole in the brake
andtheholeinthesmallendofthebrakewireclamp.
B. With the brake wire clamp snug against the under-
sideofthebrake,pullthebrakewirethroughthebrake
wireclampas faras it willgo.
C. Tighten the phillips screw in the brake wire clamp to
securethebrakewiretothebrakewireclamp.
NOTE: At least one (1) to two (2) inches of wire should be
beyondthelargeendofthebrakewireclamp.
7. Adjustthepushhandle.RefertoADJUSTINGSPRINT
AND SPARTAN PUSH HANDLES in this instruction
sheet.
8. Adjustthehandbrake.RefertoADJUSTINGSPRINT
ANDSPARTANHANDBRAKESintherollatorinstruc-
tion sheet.

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Cable Adjuster
Unit Locknut
Cable Adjuster Unit Brake Cable
Brake
Phillips Screw
Brake
Wire
Clamp
Spring
ASSEMBLEDDISASSEMBLED
Cable
Adjuster
Unit
Locknut
Cable Adjuster Unit
Brake Cable
Brake
Phillips Screw
Brake
Wire
Clamp
Spring
Brake
Wire
Hole
REMOVING/INSTALLING BRAKE WIRE - STEPS 1 AND 6
Push
Handle
Tie Wrap
Side
Frame
Brake
Cable
REMOVING/INSTALLING HAND BRAKE - STEPS 3 AND 4
(BEFORE 3/7/00) (BRAKE KITS ONLY)
Hex Bolt
Washer
Locknut Hand
Brake
Hook
Slot
Mounting
Bracket
Adjustment
Lever
Side
Frame
Hand
Grip
Hand
Brake
Brake
Cable Lock
Button
REMOVING/INSTALLING
BRAKECABLE
- STEPS 2 AND 5
BACK OF ROLLATOR
Lock
Button
PhillipsScrew
Hand Brake
Push Handle
Hand Brake
Adjustment Nut
Hand Brake Nut
REMOVING/INSTALLING HAND BRAKE - STEPS 3 AND 4 (AFTER 3/8/00)
(BRAKE KITS ONLY)
Hand Grip
Mounting Hole
FIGURE1-REPLACINGSPRINTCANESANDBRAKES

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REPLACING SPARTAN CANES AND
BRAKES
Preparing Spartan for Brake Replacement
(FIGURE 2)
1. Perform one (1) of thefollowing:
INSTALLING BRAKE KIT (BEFORE 3/7/00) - Re-
moveEXISTINGhandbrake.
A. Removethehexbolt,washerandlocknutsecur-
ingthehandbraketothe pushhandle.
B. Removethehandbrake.
INSTALLING BRAKE KIT (AFTER 3/8/00) - Re-
moveEXISTINGhandbrake.
A. Remove EXISTING hand grip from the push
handleanddiscard.
B. Remove the phillips screw securing the EXIST-
INGhandbraketothepushhandle.
REMOVINGTHETIRE-STEP3
REMOVING THE HAND BRAKE - STEP 1
(BEFORE 3/7/00) (BRAKE KITS ONLY)
REMOVINGPUSHHANDLE-STEP2
(CANEKITSONLY)
Adjustment
Lever
(STEP 2A)
Push
Handle
(STEP 2B)
FIGURE2-REPLACINGSPARTANCANESANDBRAKES-PREPARINGSPARTANFORBRAKE
REPLACEMENT
REMOVING THE HAND BRAKE - STEP 1
(AFTER 3/8/00) (BRAKE KITS ONLY)
Hex Bolt
(STEP 1A)
Washer
(STEP 1A)
Locknut
(STEP 1A)
Hand Brake
(STEP 1B)
Push Handle
Cap Cover
(STEP 3A)
Screw
(STEP 3B)
Locknut (STEP 3B)
Cap Cover (STEP 3A)
Tire (STEP 3C)
C. Pull the EXISTING hand brake off of the push
handle.
2. Perform one (1) of thefollowing:
INSTALLING BRAKE KIT - Proceed to STEP 3.
INSTALLING CANE KIT - Remove thepush handle.
Performthefollowing:
A. Rotate adjustment lever counterclockwise to
loosen. DO NOT remove.
B. Pull UPonthepushhandletoremove.
3. Remove the tire.Perform thefollowing:
A. Removethecapcoversfrombothsidesofthetire.
B. Removethescrewandlocknutthatsecurethetire
totherollator.
C. Removethetire.
4. Replacethebrake.RefertoREPLACINGSPARTAN
BRAKES in this procedure of the instruction sheet.
Hand Brake
Push Handle
Hand Grip
Phillips
Screw

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Replacing Spartan Brakes (FIGURE 4)
1. Remove the brake pad. Refer to REMOVING/IN-
STALLINGTHESPARTANBRAKEPADSinthispro-
cedure of the instruction sheet.
2. Removetheplungerassembly.Performthefollowing:
A. Pry the plunger assembly out of the rollator leg
with a flat screwdriver.
3. RemovetheEXISTINGbrakewirestop.Performthe
following:
A. Depress and hold the plunger (small end of the
plunger assembly).
B. With a flat screwdriver, pry the EXISTING brake
wire stop up over the lip of the insert.
C. PulltheEXISTINGbrakewirestopdowntopullthe
brakewirethroughtheslotinthelipofthe insert.
4. Disassemble the plunger assembly. Perform the fol-
lowing:
A. Remove theinsertfromtheplunger.
B. PositiontheEXISTINGbrakewirestopintotheopen-
ingintheplungerslot.
C. Slidethespringofftheplunger.
D. RemovetheEXISTINGbrakewirefromtheplunger.
5. PulltheEXISTINGbrakewireandcableUPthroughthe
rollatorleg.
6. ThreadtheendoftheNEWbrakewireandcableDOWN
intotherollatorleg.
7. Assembletheplungerassembly.Performthefollowing:
A. InserttheNEWbrakewirestopintotheslotopening
intheplunger.
B. EnsureNEWbrakewireispositionedintheplunger
slotasshowninFIGURE4.
C. Slidethespringontotheplunger.
D. Slidethesmallendoftheinsertontotheplunger.
8. SecuretheNEWbrakewirestop.Performthefollowing:
A. Aligntheslotsonboththeplungerandtheinsert.
B. Graspand hold thewirestop.
C. Depressandholdtheplunger.
D. Pullthewirestopupthroughtheslotintheinsertand
overthelip.
9. Insert the plunger end of the plunger assembly into the
rollatorleg.
NOTE: A rubber mallet may be necessary to ensure the
plungerassemblyisfullyinserted intotherollatorleg.
10. Reinstallthebrakepad.RefertoREMOVING/INSTALL-
INGTHESPARTANBRAKEPADSinthisprocedure
of the instruction sheet.
11. AssembletheSpartanrollatorforuse.RefertoASSEM-
BLINGTHE SPARTANFOR USE inthis procedure of
theinstructionsheet.
Removing/Installing The Spartan Brake
Pad Only (FIGURE 3)
1. Remove the tire. Perform the following as shown in
DETAIL“A”ofFIGURE3:
A. Removethecapcoversfrombothsidesofthetire.
B. Removethescrewandlocknutthatsecurethetire
totherollator.
C. Removethetire.
2. Removethephillips screwsecuring the brakepad to
theplunger assembly asshown in FIGURE3.
3. Removethebrake padfromthe rollator.
4. Align the mounting holes of the NEW brake pad and
plunger assembly, as shown in FIGURE 3.
5. Install the phillips screw. Tighten securely.
6. Reverse STEP 1 to reinstall the tire
Cap Cover
Screw Locknut
Cap Cover
Tire
Phillips Screw
Brake Pad
Plunger
Assembly
Mounting
Hole
FIGURE3-REMOVING/INSTALLINGTHE
SPARTANBRAKEPAD
DETAIL “A”

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DISASSEMBLING/ASSEMBLING THE PLUNGER
ASSEMBLY - STEPS 4 AND 7
FIGURE4-REPLACINGSPARTANCANESANDBRAKES-REPLACINGSPARTANBRAKES
Insert
Plunger Spring Brake
Wire Brake
Wire
Stop
Slot
Opening
Brake Wire Stop
Flat
Screwdriver
Plunger
Insert
Lip
SlotOpening
REMOVING/SECURING THE
BRAKE WIRE STOP
- STEPS 3 AND 8
Plunger
Assembly
Rear Frame
Flat
Screwdriver
REMOVING/
INSTALLING THE
PLUNGER
ASSEMBLY
- STEPS 2 AND 9
REMOVING/INSERTING
THE BRAKE CABLE
- STEPS 5-6
Rear Frame
Brake
Cable
Slot
Slot
Assembling Spartan For Use (FIGURE 5)
NOTE:TheSpartanrollatorshouldonlybeassembled
AFTER replacing spartan brakes. Refer to REPLAC-
ING SPARTAN BRAKES in this procedure of the in-
struction sheet.
1. Install tire. Perform the following:
A. Positionthetiresothemountingholesarealigned
withthemountingholesintherollatorleg.
B. Install the screw from the inside of the rollator,
through both sets of mounting holes.
C. Secure the tire to the rollator with the locknut.
Tightensecurely.
D. Installthecapcoversoverthescrewandlocknut.
2. Performone(1)ofthefollowing:
INSTALLING CANE KIT - Install the push handle. Per-
formthefollowing:
A. Remove the hex bolt, washer and locknut securing
thehandbraketothepushhandle.

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B. Removethehandbrake.
C. Turn the adjustment lever COUNTERCLOCK-
WISE.
D. Insertpushhandlesintosideframeswiththehand
gripfacingthe backofthe rollator.
3. Perform one (1) of the following:
INSTALLING BRAKE KIT (BEFORE 3/7/00) -
Install NEW hand brake.
A. Positionthe handbrake assemblyunderthepush
handle so the lock button is facing OUT, the tip of
thehandbrakeistowardstheendofthehandgrip
andthebrakecableis AWAYfromthehandgrip.
B. Positionthehookportionofthehandbrakeclamp
throughthe slotin thehand brake assembly.
C. Installthewasher,hexboltandlocknuttosecure
thehand brake assembly to thepush handle.
D. Securelytightenthelocknut.
INSTALLING BRAKE KIT (AFTER 3/8/00) - Install
NEWhand brake.
A. PushtheNEWhandbrakeontothepushhandle.
NOTE:Ifnecessary,twistthehandbrakewhilepushingto
installonthepushhandle.
B. AlignthemountingholesoftheNEWhandbrakewith
themountingholeinthepushhandle.
C. Installthephillipsscrewthroughbothmountingholes.
Securelytighten.
D. Applyathincoatofhairsprayontheinsideofthe
foamgripand onthepush handle.
NOTE: This application will make it easier to slide
the grip onto the push handle.
E. Slidenewgripontooneendofthepush handle.
4. Adjust the push handle. Refer to ADJUSTING SPRINT
ANDSPARTANPUSHHANDLESinthisinstructionsheet.
5. Adjust the hand brake. Refer to ADJUSTINGSPRINT
ANDSPARTANHANDBRAKESinthisinstructionsheet.
INSTALLING/REMOVING THE HAND
BRAKE (BEFORE 3/7/00) - STEPS 2 AND 3
Hex Bolt (STEPS
2AAND3C)
Washer (STEPS
2AAND3C)
Locknut (STEPS
2AAND3C)
Hand Brake (STEP
2BAND3A)
Push Handle
Lock Button
Hook (STEP 3B)
Hand Brake Clamp (STEP 3B)
Slot (STEP 3B)
PhillipsScrew
Hand Brake
Push Handle
Hand Brake
Adjustment
Nut
Hand Brake Nut
Hand Grip
Mounting Hole
INSTALLING/REMOVING THE HAND
BRAKE (AFTER 3/8/00) - STEPS 2 AND 3
INSTALLINGPUSHHANDLE
- STEPS 2 AND 3 INSTALLINGTHE TIRE-STEP 1
Cap Cover
(STEP 3A)
Screw
(STEP 3B)
Locknut (STEP 3B)
Cap Cover (STEP 3A)
Tire (STEP 3C)
FIGURE5-REPLACINGSPARTANCANESANDBRAKES-ASSEMBLINGSPARTANFORUSE
Adjustment Lever
(STEP 2A)
Push Handle
(STEPS 2D
AND3A)
Tip of Hand
Brake
(STEP 3A)
Hand Grip
(STEP 3A)
Brake Cable
(STEP 3A)
Textured
Tubing

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FIGURE6-ADJUSTINGCABLEBRAKEHANDLE
Cable Brake
Handle Locknut
Screw Mechanism
Cable
ADJUSTING SPRINT AND SPARTAN
PUSH HANDLES (FIGURE 6)
NOTE:Forthemostcomfortableposition,makesurethe
adjustmentisperformedwhilewearingthemostfrequently
wornshoes.
NOTE: COUNTERCLOCKWISE/CLOCKWISE di-
rections are determined by standing behind the
rollator (users position).
1. Positionthepushhandlesothatwhentheuser’sarm
is down to their side, the hand grip is at wrist height.
NOTE: This will ensure the arms are at an approximate
20
o
-30
o
bendwhenusingtherollator.
2. EnsurethatthepushhandleisadjustedONLYwhere
thetubingistextured(FIGURE6).
3. Securely tighten push handle by turning adjustment
lever CLOCKWISE.
NOTE:Whensecurelytightened,thepushhandleshould
not move.
4. Before using the rollator, refer to USING HAND
BRAKESintheSprintandSpartaninstructionsheet,
PartNumber1076166.
ADJUSTING SPRINT AND
SPARTAN HAND BRAKES
Adjusting Cable Brake Handle (FIGURE 6)
(Before 3/7/00)
NOTE:Adjustingthecablebrakehandlewillincrease/de-
crease the cable brake handle tension.
NOTE: COUNTERCLOCKWISE/CLOCKWISE di-
rections are determined by standing behind the
rollator (users position).
1. Turnthecablebrakehandlelocknutcounterclockwise
toloosen.
2. Whileholdingthecablebrakehandlelocknutwithone
(1)hand, performone (1)of the following:
A. To increase tension, turn the screw mechanism
COUNTERCLOCKWISE.
B. To decrease tension, turnthe screwmechanism
CLOCKWISE.
3. Securely tighten cable brake handle locknut by turn-
ing clockwise.
4. IfthetensionofthebrakehandleisSTILLtooloose/tight,
refer to ADJUSTING CABLE ADJUSTER UNIT -
WHEELASSEMBLY-SPRINTONLYinthisinstruction
sheet.
FIGURE7-ADJUSTINGCABLEBRAKEHANDLE
Brake Handle
Adjustment Nut Brake Handle Nut
Cable
Adjusting Cable Brake Handle (FIGURE 7)
(Before 3/8/00)
NOTE:Adjustingthecablebrakehandlewillincrease/de-
crease the cable brake handle tension.
NOTE: COUNTERCLOCKWISE/CLOCKWISE di-
rections are determined by standing behind the
rollator (users position).
1. Loosen the brake handle adjustment nut by turning
CLOCKWISE.
2. Doone (1)of thefollowing:
A. Loosen brake handle tension - turn brake
handle nut COUNTERCLOCKWISE.
B. Tighten brake handle tension - turn brake
handle nut CLOCKWISE.
3. Turn the brake handle adjustment nut CLOCK-
WISE to secure in place.
4. Doone (1)of thefollowing:
A. Acceptable tension - repeat STEPS 1 - 3 for
opposite side, if necessary.
B. Unacceptable tension - refer to ADJUSTING
CABLE ADJUSTER UNIT in this procedure of
theinstruction sheet.
5. Refer to LOCKING/UNLOCKING/USING HAND
BRAKES in this instruction sheet.

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Cable Adjuster
Unit Locknut
Cable Adjuster Unit Brake Cable
Brake
Phillips Screw
Brake
Clamp
FIGURE8-ADJUSTINGCABLEADJUSTERUNIT-
WHEELASSEMBLY-SPRINTONLY
Adjusting Cable Adjuster Unit - Wheel
Assembly - MODEL 65400 ONLY
(FIGURE 8)
NOTE:Adjustingthecable adjusterunitwill increase/
decrease the cable brake pressure on the wheels.
NOTE: COUNTERCLOCKWISE/CLOCKWISE di-
rections are determined by standing behind the
rollator (users position).
1. Loosen the cable brake adjuster unit locknut.
2. Do one (1) of the following:
A. To increase tension, turn the cable adjuster unit
COUNTERCLOCKWISE.
B. To decrease tension, turn the cable adjuster unit
CLOCKWISE.
3. Retighten the cable adjuster unit locknut.
4. Testthebrake.Ifthetensionofthebrakehandleis
STILLtoo loose/tight, perform the following:
A. Repeat STEP 1.
B. Loosen the phillips screw on the brake clamp.
C. Pullthebrakewirefurtherthroughthebrakeclamp.
NOTE: There will be additional excess wire. It may be
necessary to fold wire up to keep wire from interfering
withbrakeaction.
Adjusting Cable Adjuster Unit - Wheel
Assembly - MODEL 65420 ONLY
(FIGURE 9)
NOTE:Adjustingthecable adjusterunitwill increase/
decrease the cable brake pressure on the wheels.
NOTE: COUNTERCLOCKWISE/CLOCKWISE di-
rections are determined by standing behind the
rollator (users position).
1. Loosen the cable brake adjuster unit locknut.
2. Do one (1) of the following:
A. To increase tension, turn the cable adjuster unit
COUNTERCLOCKWISE.
B. To decrease tension, turn the cable adjuster unit
CLOCKWISE.
3. Retighten the cable adjuster unit locknut.
4. Testthebrake.Ifthetensionofthebrakehandleis
STILL too loose/tight, repeat STEPS 1-3.
FIGURE9-ADJUSTINGCABLEADJUSTERUNIT-
WHEELASSEMBLY-MODEL65420ONLY
Cable Adjuster
Unit Locknut
Cable Adjuster Unit
Top of Rear Leg
Brake Handle
Cable

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REPLACING STINGRAY AND
STARGAZER BRAKES (FIGURE 10)
NOTE: COUNTERCLOCKWISE/CLOCKWISE direc-
tionsare determinedby standingbesidetherollator.
1. Remove the EXISTING brake wire. Perform the fol-
lowing:
A. Loosen the hex screw securing the EXISTING
brakewiretothebrake.
B. Loosen the caster housing nut.
C. Pull EXISTING brake cable up to pull brake wire
throughtheholeinthebrakeandthroughthecaster
housing nut and caster housing adjustment nut.
NOTE: It may be necessary to straighten the end of the
brakewiretopullitthrough thebrake.
2. PullEXISTINGbrakecableUP throughtheguideon
the rollator frame to remove.
3. Performone (1)of thefollowing:
INSTALLINGCANEKIT-RemoveEXISTINGpush
handle.Performthefollowing:
A. Removeadjustmentknobsandscrewsfromboth
sidesoftheframebyturningCOUNTERCLOCK-
WISE.
B. PullUPontheEXISTINGpushhandletoremove
from frame.
INSTALLINGBRAKEKIT-RemoveEXISTINGhand
brake.Performthefollowing:
A. Remove the phillips screw securing the EXIST-
INGhandbraketothepushhandle.
B. Pullthe backsupport out of the pushhandle.
C. Pull the EXISTING hand brake off of the push
handle.
NOTE:Ifnecessary,twistthehandbrakewhilepulling
to remove it from the push handle.
4. Performone(1)ofthefollowing:
INSTALLINGCANEKIT-InstallNEWpushhandle.Per-
formthefollowing:
A. InsertNEW pushhandlesinto frames.
B. Align the mounting holes of the NEW push handle
withthemountingholesintheframe.
C. Installthescrewfromtheinsideoftheframethrough
bothsetsofmountingholes.
D. Installtheadjustmentknobontheoutsideoftheframe
byturningCLOCKWISE.
INSTALLING BRAKE KIT - Install NEW hand brake.
Performthefollowing:
A. PushtheNEWhandbrakeontothepushhandle.
NOTE:Ifnecessary,twistthehandbrakewhilepushingto
installonthepushhandle.
B. Pushthebacksupportintothepushhandle.
C. AlignthemountingholesoftheNEWhandbrakewith
themountingholeinthepushhandle.
D. Installthephillipsscrewthroughbothmountingholes.
Tightenuntilsnug.
5. ThreadNEW brakecableDOWN throughtheguideon
therollatorframe.
6. InstallNEWbrakewire.Performthefollowing:
A. Ifnecessary,loosenthecasterhousingnut.
B. ThreadNEWbrakewirethroughcasterhousingad-
justmentnut,casterhousingnutandholeinbrake.
C. TightenhexscrewtosecureNEWbrakewiretobrake.
NOTE:Ifnecessary,bendtheexcess brakewireUP tokeep
itfrominterferingwithbrakeaction.
7. Adjustthepushhandle.RefertoADJUSTINGSTINGRAY
AND STARGAZER PUSH HANDLE in this instruction
sheet.
8. Adjust the hand brakes. Refer to ADJUSTING STIN-
GRAYANDSTARGAZERHANDBRAKESinthisin-
struction sheet.
ADJUSTING STINGRAY AND
STARGAZER PUSH HANDLE
(FIGURE 10)
NOTE: COUNTERCLOCKWISE/CLOCKWISE direc-
tionsare determinedby standingbesidetherollator.
NOTE:Forthemostcomfortableposition,makesurethe
adjustmentisperformedwhilewearingthemostfrequently
wornshoes.
1. Positionthepushhandlesothatwhentheuser’sarm
is down to their side, the hand grip is at wrist height.
NOTE: This will ensure the arms are at an approximate
20
o
-30
o
bendwhenusingthe rollator.
2. Doone (1)of thefollowing:
A. STINGRAY (MODEL 65500) - install screw
into one (1) of the six (6) adjustment holes.
B. STARGAZER (MODEL 65600) -install screw
into one (1) of the four (4) adjustment holes.
3. Securely tighten with adjustment knob by turning
CLOCKWISE.
4. Repeat STEPS 1 - 3 for the other side.
NOTE:Whensecurelytightened,thepushhandlesshould
not move.

ADJUSTING STINGRAY AND
STARGAZER HAND BRAKES
(FIGURE 10)
Adjusting Hand Brake
NOTE: COUNTERCLOCKWISE/CLOCKWISE direc-
tions are determined by standing behind the rollator (us-
ers position).
1. Loosen the hand brake adjustment nut by turning
CLOCKWISE.
2. Perform one (1)of thefollowing:
A. Loosen hand brake tension - turn hand brake
nut COUNTERCLOCKWISE.
B. Tighten hand brake tension- turn hand brake
nut CLOCKWISE.
3. Turn thehand brake adjustment nut CLOCKWISE to
secure in place.
4. Perform one (1)of thefollowing:
A. Acceptable tension -repeatSTEPS1-3forop-
posite side, if necessary.
B. Unacceptable tension - refer to ADJUSTING
CASTER HOUSING in this procedure of the in-
struction sheet.
5. Refer to LOCKING/UNLOCKING/USING HAND
BRAKES in the Stingray/Stargazer instruction sheet
PartNumber1076167.
Adjusting Caster Housing
1. Turn the caster housing nut on the bottom COUN-
TERCLOCKWISE to loosen.
2. Turn the caster housing adjustment nut COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE to loosen.
3. Retighten caster housing adjustment nut and caster
housing nut by turning CLOCKWISE.
4. Repeat STEPS 1 - 3 until tension is acceptable.
REPLACING/ADJUSTING PUSH HANDLE
FIGURE10-REPLACING/ADJUSTINGSTINGRAYANDSTARGAZERBRAKES/
ADJUSTINGSTINGRAYANDSTARGAZERPUSHHANDLE
REPLACING BRAKE CABLE
Brake
Cable
Guide
Frame
Caster Housing
Adjustment Nut
Brake Cable
Caster Housing
Nut
Brake Wire
Brake
Hex Screw
REPLACING BRAKE WIRE/
ADJUSTING CASTER HOUSING
PhillipsScrew
Hand
Brake
Push
Handle
Back Support
Hand Brake
Adjustment
Nut
Hand
Brake Nut
REPLACING/ADJUSTING HAND BRAKE
Back Support
Hand
Brake
Push
Handle
Mounting
Hole
Push
Handle
Adjustment
Knob Screw
Frame
INSIDE
OUTSIDE
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Removing/Installing The Stingray Brake
Pad (FIGURE 11)
1. Remove the tire. Perform the following as shown in
DETAIL“A”ofFIGURE11:
A. Removethecapcoversfrombothsidesofthetire.
B. Removethescrewandlocknutthatsecurethetire
totherollatorforks.
C. Removethetire.
2. Loosenthesetscrewsecuringthebrakecabletothe
EXISTINGbrakepadassembly.
3. Removethemountingscrewandlocknutthatsecures
theEXISTINGbrakepadassemblytotherollator.Set
mounting screw aside.
NOTE: It may be necessary to straighten the end of the
brakewire to pull it throughthe brake pad assembly.
NOTE: Note the position and orientation of the EXIST-
ING brake pad assembly prior to removing.
4. Pull the EXISTING brake pad assembly away from
the rollator forks and discard.
5. Position the NEW brake pad assembly between the
rollatorforksandsecurewiththeEXISTINGmounting
screwandlocknutasshowninFIGURE11.Securely
tighten.
NOTE: The new set screw is shipped installed as part of
the new brake pad assembly.
6. Insertbrake wire throughthe newbrake padassem-
bly and securely tighten the set screw.
7. Reverse STEP 1 to reinstall the tire.
8. Test brake, if necessary adjust brake.
9. Ifnecessary, repeatSTEPS1-9 onremainingbrake. FIGURE11-REMOVING/INSTALLINGTHE
STINGRAYBRAKEPAD
Cap
Cover
Screw Locknut
Cap
Cover Tire
Brake Pad Assembly
Mounting Screw
Rollator
Forks Brake Cable
SetScrew
Locknut
DETAIL “A”