LifeWalker Mobility Products UPWalker H200 User manual

User Guide
For H200 & H200-L
Designed by LifeWalker Mobility Products
San Diego, California

Table of Contents
Safety Warnings
Set-Up Instructions
Product Features
Opening the UPWalker
Setting Desired Armrest Height
Setting Handgrip Angle
Setting Length of Handgrip Arm
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
Using Your UPWalker
Maintenance
Accessories
Warranty Information
Customer Support
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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 H200 DO NOT exceed 375lb (170kg) weight limit. And for H200–L, DO NOT exceed 400lb
(181.4kg) weight limit.
• User assistance is recommended for customers with fall risk.
• DO NOT use the UPWalker Neuro 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, 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 retighten if necessary.
• DO NOT use with rear wheels in unlocked position.
• DO NOT ride the UPWalker when seated or when standing with all your weight on the
armrests; do not 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%.
• 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 Neuro 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.
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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 A1 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 13).
The rear wheels will automatically lock in place when turned backward (see “Locking and
Unlocking Wheels” on page 13).
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 7).
Set handgrip orientation to your desired angle (refer to “Setting Handgrip Angle” on page 8).
Set handgrip extension to your desired length, or leave in current position if comfortable
(refer to “Setting Length of Handgrip Arm” on page 9).
Check the brakes for normal function, including the parking brake function (refer to “How
to Adjust Brakes” on page 10).
With parking brakes off (see “How to Use Parking Brakes” on page 10), ensure that all four
wheels spin freely.
Follow instructions on page 6 for securing seat in forward position, with seat rails pushed
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].
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
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UPWalker®
Product Features
Parking /
Hand Brake
Personal Item Bag
Backrest Support
Moveable Seat
Seat Rail
Front Wheel
Locks
Adjustable Rubber
Handgrip
Armrest Pad
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)
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Motion-Activated
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To open the UPWalker, begin by standing the
UPWalker on all four wheels on a level oor (Fig A1).
Open the Velcro strap on front legs of the frame to
enable opening of the UPWalker (Fig A2). Stow the
strap by wrapping around attached frame and
securing with Velcro.
Standing behind the UPWalker, lift up slightly on the
sit-to-stand assist handles while pulling outwardin
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 with frame
(Fig A4).
To complete opening of the UPWalker, move seat to
most forward position (Fig G1) 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
Fig A1
Fig A2
Fig A3
Fig A4
Fig A5 Fig A6 Fig A7
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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.
B. Setting Desired Armrest Height
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Fig B2
To raise and lower the armrests, rst push in the
Iiht gray height adjustment tab (Fig B1) 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 B2).
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.
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The UPWalker includes a convenient height
adjustment memory stop on the bottom of each
height adjustment tube (Fig B3). After you have
established your preferred height setting, unlock
the height adjustment memory stop using the gray
knob, turning it in a counterclockwise
direction. Slide the memory stop up to the frame
and relock in place by turning the gray knob in a
clockwise direction until tight. Once set you may raise an armrest from a lowered position
until the memory stop is reached. The memory stop does not need to be moved again unless a
different armrest height is required.
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The armrest should be set at a height that is high enough that you feel support under your
forearms when standing upright inside the UPWalker but not so high as to cause your
shoulders to "hunch." Put equal weight on each forearm while using the UPWalker. You may
nd it benecial to displace some of your body weight on your forearms while walking.
Each setting is marked with a number on the height adjustment tube for future reference.
Note and remember the setting you prefer.
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C. Setting Handgrip Angle
To set the handgrip at the desired angle, open the
chrome cam lever under the armrest pad and swivel
the handgrip to the preferred position (Fig C1).
There are three suggested handgrip positions –
horizontal (Fig C2), vertical (Fig C3) or 45 degrees
(Fig C4) (where you will feel a slight “stop” as you
swivel the handgrips). The handgrip angles can be
set at other angles, if that suits the user.
Once the preferred angle is established, close the
chrome cam lever rmly to secure the handgrip in
place (Fig C6). The tightness of the cam lever can be
adjusted by turning the cam lever nut on the outer
side of the armrest.
To close the UPWalker to its most compact size for
storage or transport, point handgrips directly
downward or upward in a vertical position so they
don’t conict when folding (Fig C5 or C3).
Fig C1
Fig C2
Fig C3
Fig C4 Fig C5 Fig C6
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D. Setting Length of Handgrip Arm
The UPWalker is shipped with the handgrips set in
the extended length position relative to the armrest
pads. This default length should t most users.
Should the user want to shorten the reach from
the armrest pads to the handgrips, rst release the
chrome cam lever under the armrest pad (Fig D1).
Swivel the handgrip arm inward to access the brass
pin (Fig D2) in the slot under the armrest pad,
depress the pin and pull the handgrip backward
until the second (originally unexposed) pin locks in
the slot (Fig D3). Return handgrip to desired angle
and close the cam lever (Fig C6).
Repeat on both sides so the reach is uniform left
and right. To lengthen the reach of the handgrip,
release the cam lever and swivel the handgrip arm,
push in the brass pins one at a time and pull the
handgrip forward until the rear brass pin engages
in the slot. Return handgrip to desired angle and
close cam lever (Fig C6).
Fig D1
Fig D2
Fig D3
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