LifeWalker Mobility Products UPWalker CardioAccelerator H300 User manual

Designed by LifeWalker Mobility Products
San Diego, California
User Guide
For H300 CardioAccelerator™

Safety Warnings
Set-Up Instructions
Product Features
Opening the UPWalker
Attaching Resistance Dampers
Use of CardioAccelerator
Use as a Traditional Upright Rollator
Setting Desired Armrest Height
Securing Handgrips
How to Use Parking Brakes
How to Adjust Brakes
Positioning the Seat
Using Sit-to-Stand Assist Handles
Locking and Unlocking the Wheels
Closing the UPWalker
UPWalker Maintenance
Accessories
Warranty Information
Customer Support
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
4
5
6
7
8
9
9
10
11
12
12
14
14
15
15
16
16
22
23
3

SAFETY WARNINGS
TO ENSURE YOUR SAFETY IN USING THE UPWALKER , THE FOLLOWING
SAFETY INFORMATION AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED.
• DO NOT use this product without rst reading and understanding the instructions
contained in this booklet.
• For H300–R DO NOT exceed 300Ib (136kg) weight limit. And for H300–L, DO NOT exceed
350Ib (159kg) weight limit.
• User assistance is recommended for customers with fall risk.
• DO NOT use the UPWalker if there is apparent damage or if any parts (other than
accessories) are missing.
• Care should be taken to ensure that all height adjustment locks, dampers, handles, brakes
or any other functional or moving parts are in good working order before operation.
• Periodically check engagement of seat rail in frame and armrest height adjustments to
make sure they are secure.
• Periodically check all screws and fasteners, and re-tighten if necessary.
• DO NOT use with rear wheels in unlocked position.
• DO NOT ride the UPWalker with all your weight on the armrests or lean disproportionately
on one of the armrests.
• DO NOT use on stairs, escalators, moving sidewalks, or uneven surfaces.
• DO NOT go up or down inclines greater than 15% or diagonally across inclines greater than
5% when using as a traditional upright rollator with armrests locked in horizontal position.
• DO NOT go up and down inclines or hills when using the reciprocating arm movement on
your CardioAccelerator.
• Be careful to avoid pinching your ngers while raising and lowering the armrests and
opening and closing the UPWalker frame.
• ALL WHEELS must be in contact with the oor at ALL TIMES. This will ensure that the
UPWalker is properly balanced.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
FOR SAFETY AND WARRANTY COMPLIANCE, THE UPWALKER IS ONLY TO BE USED BY
A CONSUMER IN A MANNER AS DEMONSTRATED FOR INTENDED USE AS A MOBILITY
ASSISTANCE DEVICE. MISUSE OF THE UPWALKER MAY VOID WARRANTY.
4
®

SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
Unbox the UPWalker on a level oor. Carefully remove the UPWalker from the box and
remove protective plastic and all cardboard pieces. Retain shipping materials in the event
of customer return of product.
Stand the UPWalker up on all four wheels (see Fig A1a on page 6).
Push the front wheel gray lock tabs down to release the front wheels from locked position
(see "Locking and Unlocking Wheels" on page 14).
The rear wheels will automatically lock in place when turned backward (see "Locking and
Unlocking Wheels" on page 14).
Open the UPWalker (refer to "Opening the UPWalker" on page 6).
Adjust armrest height to your desired user height (refer to "Setting Desired Armrest Height"
on page 9).
Set hand-grip orientation to your desired angle (refer to "Securing Hand-grips on page 10).
Check the brakes for normal function, including the parking brake function (refer to "How
to use and Adjust Brakes" on page 11).
With parking brakes off (see "How to Use Parking Brakes" on page 11), ensure that all four
wheels spin freely.
Follow instructions on page 6 for securing seat in and stability of unit by pushing seat rails
rmly inside support brackets on frame, before using the UPWalker.
Examine all other parts for shipping damage. DO NOT use the UPWalker if there is apparent
damage or if any parts (other than accessories) are missing. If there are missing or damaged
parts, please contact LifeWalker Customer Service at 866-588-1845 or
[e-mail].
5
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.

UPWalker® CardioAccelerator™
Product Features
Parking /
Hand Brake
Personal Item Bag
Backrest Support
Moveable Seat
Seat Rail
Front Wheel
Locks
Adjustable Rubber
Handgrip
Armrest Pad
Armrest Locking Pin
Resistance Damper
Sit–to–Stand
Assist Handles
Height Adjustment
Memory Stop
Beverage holder
Height Adjustment
Tube
Sturdy Metal
Frame
Eight Inch Rubber
Wheels
(For indoor and outdoor use)
6
Safety Reectors (4)

To open the UPWalker, begin by standing the
UPWalker on all four wheels on a level oor (Fig A1a) .
Carefully remove all packaging materials. Allow
resistance dampers to sit on the armrest (Fig. A1b).
Open the buckle strap retaining front legs of the
frame to enable opening of the UPWalker (Fig A2).
Standing behind the UPWalker, lift up slightly on the
sit-to-stand assist handles while pulling outward in
opposite directions to open frame (Fig A3).
Continue opening the UPWalker by pushing slightly
inward simultaneously on the sit-to-stand assist
handles to align and connect seat rails within the
frame (Fig A4 & A6).
To complete opening of the UPWalker, move seat to
most forward position (Fig H1, pg.13) and push
downward on the seat where marked “Push Down To
Secure” until seat rails sit securely inside the support
brackets on frame (Fig A5).
CAUTION: THE UPWALKER IS NOT SECURE FOR USE
IF SEAT RAILS ARE NOT PUSHED FIRMLY INTO THE
FRAME BRACKETS AS DEMONSTRATED IN FIG A6.
DO NOT USE THE UPWALKER IF SEAT RAILS ARE
OUT OF FRAME BRACKETS (FIG A7).
A. Opening the UPWalker CardioAccelerator
7
Fig A1a Fig A1b
Fig A2
Fig A3
Fig A4
Fig A5 Fig A6 Fig A7
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Rotate handgrips into a vertical position with
resistance dampers hanging under handles with
dampers on outside of handles (Fig B1).
Remove retaining nut and bolt on end of pivot arm
under each armrest using enclosed tools (Fig B2).
Remove armrest locking pin (Fig B3) and lift up
slightly on handle. At the same time rotate
resistance damper until it slides into “U” channel
on pivot arm where retaining bolt was removed
(Fig B4). Insert bolt with nut on outside and
tighten (Fig B5). Tighten cam lever (Fig B6) to
prevent handle from rotating.
To install beverage holder when using UPWalker
as CardioAccelerator, select either the left or the
right side for installation. Insert beverage holder
bolt in place of retaining bolt described above to
retain both the resistance damper and beverage
holder. Attach nut on inside of unit where
beverage holder bolt extends through (Fig B7).
Attaching Resistance Dampers and Beverage Holder to
UPWalker CardioAccelerator
8
Fig B1
Fig B2
Fig B3
Fig B5
Fig B4
Fig B6 Fig B7
1.
2.
3.
3a.
B.

Your CardioAccelerator is now ready to be used. With armrest locking pin removed, place
forearms on armrests (see section “D”, pg.9 for correct armrest height before using)
applying pressure on forearms. Alternating between your left and right arms, move hands up
and down in a reciprocating motion pivoting at your elbows. This is a motion similar to doing
curls with weights in your hands. Once handgrips are lifted until they stop, push handgrips back
down until they stop (still rotating around the pivot point of elbows applying downward force
on forearms).
CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO USE THE RECIPROCATING ARM MOTION EXERCISE ONLY ON
LEVEL WALKING SURFACES.
C. Use of CardioAccelerator
9
Note: Use of the dual motion reciprocating resistance arm exercise on your CardioAccelerator,
while walking, can raise your heart rate by an additional 10–30 beats per minute for a more
robust cardio workout. The dual motion arm resistance workout activates many muscle
groups including, but not limited to, biceps, triceps, forearm, shoulder, and many back
muscles. Since muscle loss of up to 3% a year can occur as one advances over the age of 50,
resistance exercise is an important element of maintaining muscles for a healthier life. In
addition, the National Institues of Health suggests improved health through regular walking.
We encourage you to use mobility as medicine.
Health Benets
If you desire to use your UPWalker CardioAccelerator
as a traditional mobility assist device, without arm
exercises, insert the armrest locking pin in hole
indicated with white circle (Fig C1) which secures
your armrest in a ergonomically comfortable 14
degree angle. See pg. 9 “Reinserting the armrest
locking pin”.
Fig C1
Use of CardioAccelerator as a Traditional Upright Rollator
Once standing in the UPWalker, move forward so your body is between the armrest pads,
standing in an upright position with good posture. Put equal arm pressure on the left and
right armrest pads. Put hands on handgrips with ngers around the brake handles. Take
full-stride steps with constant gait. Pull on brake handles while going down hills to control
speed. Walk regularly for exercise to maintain good health.

The armrests on the UPWalker are raised and lowered independently of each other. It is
recommended that the armrests be set at the same height. Should the user have a physical
condition that requires offsetting the height of the armrests, the armrests can be set
accordingly for comfort.
D. Setting Desired Armrest Height
10
Fig D1
Fig D2
To raise and lower the armrests, rst push in the
Iiht gray height adjustment tab (Fig D1) and, while
keeping the tab depressed with one hand, use your
other hand centered over armrest pad to raise or
lower the armrest to the desired height (Fig D2).
When the armrest is at the desired height, release
the height adjustment tab to automatically engage
the tab's pin in the tube hole. You will hear a "click"
when the tab is engaged. Avoid pinching your
ngers between the armrest and the top of the
height adjustment tube while raising or lowering
the armrests.
CHECK THAT THE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT TABS
ARE SECURELY IN PLACE BEFORE PLACING
WEIGHT ON THE ARMRESTS AND WALKING IN
THE UPWALKER.
2.
1.
Reinserting the Armrest Locking Pin
A two–stage approach to fully inserting the locking pin makes it easier. First, move the
handgrip up and down slightly while inserting the locking pin with light pressure into in the
outer hinge body hole (Fig C1). When the hinge holes line up, the pin will pop through the
midsection of the hinge. It may then seem to hesitate rather than pass all the way through to
the far side of the hinge. At that point, continue to maintain light inward pressure on the pin,
but move the upper handgrip left and right lightly, without applying any more up or down
force. This should enable the pin to line up with the next hole, then pop all the way through
the hinge. There is a vertical white line which should be inline with height adjustment tube to
assist in aligning holes.
If you are still having trouble with reinserting the locking pin, unlock the cam (Fig B6) that
secures the upper handle angle. Pivot the upper handle outwards to a slightly less inwardly
slanted angle (towards a slightly more vertical position). Lock the cam. Then repeat the
procedure explained in the above paragraph.
DO NOT USE THE WALKER UNLESS THE LOCKING PIN IS ALL THE WAY THROUGH THE HINGE;
OR ALL THE WAY OUT.