LifeWalker Mobility Products UPWalker Lite User manual

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USER GUIDE
MODEL
# i100KD
I100KD1A1
UPWalker Lite is produced by LifeWalker, a leader in upright mobility.
Knock-Down (KD)

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Safety Warnings & Maintenance
TO ENSURE YOUR SAFETY IN USING THE UPWALKER®LITE, THE
FOLLOWING SAFETY INFORMATION AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS MUST
BE FOLLOWED.
• DO NOT use this product without first reading and understanding
the instructions contained in this booklet.
• DO NOT exceed 300 lb (136 kg) weight limit.
• User assistance is recommended for customers with fall risk.
• DO NOT use the UPWalker Lite if there is apparent damage or if any
parts are missing.
• Care should be taken to ensure that 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 ride the UPWalker Lite 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 fingers while raising and lowering
the armrests and opening and closing the UPWalker Lite frame.
• ALL WHEELS must be in contact with the floor at ALL TIMES to
ensure the UPWalker Lite is properly balanced.
• Regular cleaning of the UPWalker Lite is recommended. Wipe all
surfaces with a damp cloth and allow the surfaces to dry before use.
• UPWalker Lite rubber handles and pads are made of closed cell
material so they can be sanitized with antiseptic cleaners.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH. FOR SAFETY AND WARRANTY COMPLIANCE, THE
UPWALKER LITE IS ONLY TO BE USED BY A CONSUMER IN A MANNER
FOR INTENDED USE AS A MOBILITY ASSISTANCE DEVICE. MISUSE OF
THE UPWALKER LITE MAY VOID WARRANTY.

A. Remove the UPWalker Lite I100KD frame and bags with
parts from the box.
B. With the UPWalker standing in an upright position unfold
the lower frame by pushing the rear wheels out and to the
back of the UPWalker (repeat on both sides see fig 2-3).
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Preparing Your UPWalker I100KD For Use
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Preparing Your UPWalker I100KD For Use
Insert the finger bolts (Fig 4) and tighten by hand until the
bolt is seated against the aluminum and the frame is secure
(firm/solid) without movement (Fig 5 both sides).
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C. Lift up the front portion of the UPWalker frame and insert
the front fork/wheels until a click is heard and wheels sit firmly
against the frame (Fig 6). If the forks/wheels ever need to be
removed, push down the black button on the top of the fork
and pull the fork down (Fig 7).
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Preparing Your UPWalker I100KD For Use
D. Rotate the handles on top of the UPWalker 180 degrees
with handles facing upright and slightly inward 10 degrees
until the brass button pops into opening (Fig 8). The holes
should be aligned so that the finger bolts can be inserted into
the side of the armrest supports securing the handles (Fig 9).
Tighten by hand until the bolt is seated and the handles are
secure without movement (Fig 10 both sides).
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UPWalker Lite I100KD Product Features
1. Handgrip
2. Parking/hand brake
3. Armrest pad
4. Height adjustment tube
5. Height adjustment lock
6. Rear wheel
7. Brake adjustment knob
8. Front wheel
9. Seat
10. Seat rail
11. Backrest
12. Personal item bag
13. Beverage holder
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Place the UPWalker Lite on all four wheels on a level floor
(Figure 1).
Standing behind the unit, hold each side bars and move
outward in opposite directions to open frame (Figure 2).
Complete the process by
pushing downward on the seat
until the seat rails sit securely
on the frame (Figure 3).
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Opening the UPWalker Lite I100KD
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Push in the upper portion of the light gray height adjustment
tab (Figure 4) and, while keeping the tab depressed with one
hand, use your other hand centered over the armrest pad to raise
or lower the armrest to the desired height (Figure 5). When the
armrest is at the desired height, release the height adjustment
tab to lock the armrest in place. You will hear a “click” when the
tab is engaged.
The armrests should be set at a height that is high enough that
you feel support under your forearms when standing upright
inside the UPWalker Lite but not so high as to cause your
shoulders to “hunch.” Set the armrests at the same height and put
equal weight on each forearm while using.
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Armrest Height Adjustment
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The personal item bag has plastic clips which go over the seat rail
extension on the front end of the walker (located at front end of
the seat). With the UPWalker logo side of the bag facing toward
the front, slide the clips over the right and left seat rail extensions
(Figures 6-7).
With the logo side of the backrest upright and facing the front
of the UPWalker Lite, slide the T-slot on the end of the backrest
onto the respective mating T-ridge on the front of the frame
under the armrests (Figure 8). Repeat for the other end of the
backrest. Check to confirm that the T-slots and T-ridges are fully
engaged on both ends of the backrest. Backrest may be left on
the UPWalker Lite or removed when not in use (Figure 9).
Attaching / Removing the Personal Item Bag
Attaching / Removing the Backrest
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The beverage holder can be attached to either one of the
handgrip tubes.
First, unscrew the knob on U-shaped tube clamp and remove the
beverage holder from the U-clamp. Then slide “U” over handgrip
tube close to armrest pad with hole on bottom and flat side of
“U” facing inward. Make sure rubber sleeve remains inside the “U”
(Figure 10). Slide the bolt on beverage holder through the hole
on “U” with beverage holder positioned on the outside and the
knob on the inside of the UPWalker (Figure 11). Note that the “U”
and holder have a matching positioning key to rotate and lock the
holder at the desired angle. Additional adjustments can be made
to the positioning of the beverage holder by moving the “U” on
the handgrip tube.
Attaching / Removing the Beverage Holder
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To apply the brakes while walking with the UPWalker Lite, pull
both brake handles evenly toward you (Figure 12).
To set the parking brakes, while using one hand to hold the
handgrip use the other hand to push the brake handle forward
until it clicks in locked position (Figure 13).
Basic Adjustments:
To tighten the brakes if too loose, locate the gray screw knob
under the frame near the rear wheel (Figure 14). Press the knob
downwards and turn to the left (counterclockwise) a half rotation at
a time until desired tightness is reached. To loosen the brakes if too
tight, press the gray screw knob downwards and turn to the right
(clockwise) until desired tightness is reached (Figure 15). Always
ensure the parking brake is disengaged when adjusting brakes.
Using Brakes / Parking Brakes
Adjusting Brakes
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Advanced Adjustments:
If this adjustment does not achieve the desired braking strength,
use the adjustment option on the brake handle end of the
brake cable (Figure 16). If the
brakes are too loose, use your
fingers or pliers to turn the barrel
adjuster nut counterclockwise a
half rotation at a time until the
brake functions as expected.
Then turn the larger locking nut
clockwise using fingers or pliers
until it presses tightly against
the housing to prevent the barrel
adjuster nut from loosening. If
the brakes are too tight, use your fingers or pliers to turn the
larger locking nut counterclockwise until loosened. Then use
fingers or pliers to turn barrel adjuster nut clockwise a half at a
time until the brake functions as expected. Then turn the locking
nut clockwise until it presses tightly against the housing to
prevent the barrel adjuster nut fromloosening.
Resetting the Brakes:
If you cannot achieve the desired adjustment by means of the
above, you may use an Allen wrench to reset the brake using the
brake cable set screw and nut
attached to the brake cable near
each rear wheel (Figure 17). First
loosen the set screw by turning
it counterclockwise with the
Allen wrench. Once loosened,
pull the brake cable through the
nut to tighten the brake, or push
the brake cable into the nut to
loosen the brake. After achieving
desired cable length, tighten the set screw by turning clockwise.
You may have to repeat adjustment a few times to get it right.
Adjusting Brakes (contd.)
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To sit on the seat, set the parking brakes with the UPWalker Lite
positioned on a level surface. Sit with legs facing the rear using
the backrest for support. You may sit with the armrests in either
a raised or lowered position depending on your preference.
To stand up from the UPWalker Lite, bend forward to where your
nose is over your toes and push down (not backward) (Figure 18).
Always have the parking brake engaged when sitting down or
standing up from or into the UPWalker.
Sitting in your UPWalker Lite I100KD
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Folding your UPWalker Lite for
storage or transport:
Lower the armrests to the
lowest setting. Lift the seat up
by the gray seat lift handle and
allow the UPWalker to fold in
(Figure 20). Do not lean on or
put weight on the seat, armrest
or frame while attempting to
close the UPWalker Lite. Stand
the UPWalker on all four wheels
to roll or stow. Removal of the
personal item bag and backrest
before folding is optional.
Folding and Transporting
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LifeWalker Mobility Products stands firmly behind our commitment to
provide premium quality products. Our standard warranties represent our
confidence in the materials and workmanship of your new UPWalker Lite. The
frame is warrantied to be free from defects in material and workmanship,
under NORMAL use, for the lifetime of the original consumer purchaser when
purchased from LifeWalker Mobility Products or an authorized LifeWalker
Mobility Products dealer. Accessories and non-durable components such as
wheels, brakes, seat, handgrips, and armrests, which are susceptible to normal
wear and tear and subject to periodic replacement, are warrantied for six (6)
months. During these warranty periods, our warranties cover all parts, labor and
shipping for repairing the UPWalker. Our warranties expire on their respective
anniversaries and immediately upon any sale or transfer of ownership or use of
the product to another person.
Our warranties do not cover the following:
• A product modified or repaired without prior written authorization from
LifeWalker Mobility Products or an authorized LifeWalker dealer.
• Routine brake adjustments.
• Problems arising from:
• User negligence.
• Any failure to adhere to UPWalker user and maintenance instructions.
• Any abuse or misuse of the product for purposes other than those
specified in the UPWalker User Guide.
Warranty Information

For customer support on the purchase, use, maintenance and
repair of your UPWalker Lite, please contact LifeWalker Customer
Service at:
[phone] or [e-mail]
When contacting us, please have available the following
information:
• The date of your purchase and form of payment.
• The product serial number.
• A description of the defect or problem requiring service.
DO NOT return any products to LifeWalker Mobility Products
without our prior authorization.
If you purchased your UPWalker Lite from an authorized
LifeWalker Mobility Products dealer, please contact that dealer. If
you do not receive satisfactory service from the dealer, please call
LifeWalker Mobility Products.
Customer Support
SAFETY & STABILITY BY DESIGN. UPWalker is the only upright mobility device designed from the
ground-up to reduce lateral and forward tip-over fall risk. Tested and certified to ISO standards (ISO
11199-3: 2005) for indoor and outdoor use.
Safe patented design. For detailed patent information go to www.lifewalker.us/patents-and-trademarks.
UPWalker®, LifeWalker®and Protostar®
are trademarks of Protostar, Inc.,
dba LifeWalker Mobility Products
LifeWalkerMobility.com
LifeWalker Mobility Products
P.O. Box 721929
San Diego, CA 92172
Ver 8/1/2022