Nova TKW-12 User manual

TKW-12
User Guide
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Weight Capacity 300 lbs.
Weight 26 lbs.
Approximate User Height 5’2” - 6’4”
Handle Height Adjustment 31” - 39”
Platform Height Adjustment 17” - 22.5””
Specifications/Dimensiones
Assembly Instructions
Included Items
Allen wrench, flat wrench, mast attachment screw, locking washer, nut. (see image 1)
Steering Column Assembly
Carefully remove from the shipping box; remove all packing materials and locate the tools and hardware pictured in
image 1. The steering mast will be separated from the unit for transport and will need to be attached to the frame before
using the TKW. Use the included tools and parts to complete this step.
 •Pushthemasthandclamptotherightsothatthepinisushwiththesideofthemastplatform. (see image 2)
 •Placethemastontotheplatformandslidetheclamptotheleftsothatthepinengagesintotheholeonthemast.
(see image 3)
 •Whileholdingthemastwithonehand,insertthemastattachmentscrewintotheholelocatedontherearofthemast
platform until the threads are exposed on the opposite side. (see image 4)
 •Placethelockingwasherandthenutontothescrewandhandtighten.(see image 5)
 •UsetheAllenandatwrenchestotightenthescrew.Testthemasttomakesureitcanfolddownwithasmall
amount of resistance and holds the mast firm when in the engaged position. Adjust the tightness of the screw,
if necessary.
 •Swingthemasthandclampupwardandpushtheclamparmdowntosecurethemasttotheframe.(see image 6)
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Mast Hand Clamp Adjustment
The hand clamp located at the base of the steering column should secure the mast tightly to the frame so that there is no
play or looseness. The following steps (if necessary) will allow you to adjust the tightness of the clamp if you find that it
is either is too hard to push down or too loose to hold the mast securely.
 •Placetheclampinthedownwardposition.
 •Pushupwardontheclampuntilthenutisbetweenthetwosidesofthemastplatform.(see image 7)
 •Turncounterclockwisetoloosenthetensionontheclamporturnclockwisetotightenthetensionontheclamp.
To Lower the Steering Column (for transport)
 •Pulltheclamparmuptoreleasetheclampandpushtheclamparmforward.
 •Slidetheclamptotherightsothatthepindisengagesfromthemastplatform.
 •Gentlyguidethesteeringcolumndownwardandpositionbelowtheseat
Steering Mast Height Adjustment
 •Removethetriangularadjustmentknobbyturningcounterclockwise.
 •Adjustthehandlestothedesiredheight.
 •Insertthescrewintotheholeonthemastandtightenuntilsecure.
Adjusting the Knee Platform
The Nova Knee Walker can be used for right or left leg injuries. The offset position
of the seat provides better stability and increased foot clearance for pushing forward.
When standing behind the scooter, the knee platform should be offset on the side
of the non-injured leg. (see image 8)
 •Removetheheightadjustmentscrewfromtheframeandthenremovethekneepadfromit’supsidedownshipped
position.
 •Insertthekneepostintotheframe.(see image 9)
 •Adjustkneepadtothedesiredheightandinsertthescrewthroughtheframeandintothepostandhandtighten.
(see image 10)
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Brake Adjustment Instructions
Tocontrolspeed-Simplysqueezethehandletowardsyou.
To lock wheels - Push the handle downward until it clicks into the locked position. (see image 11)
Brake Adjustments
Ifyounditdifculttosqueeze/lockthebrakehandleorthatthebrakeshoeisnotengagingthewheelthenyoumay
need to adjust the brake. (see image 12)
 •ToReleaseTension(makeiteasiertosqueezeorlock)
Be sure the brake is in the unlocked position. Turn the brake adjustment screw counter clockwise until the desired
tensionisachieved.Testaftereach1/2turn.Thebrakeshouldlockthewheelwheninthelockedposition.Screwthe
locking nut against the brake casing to secure your desired setting. (see image 12)
 •ToIncreaseTension(makethebrakeengagesooner)
Turntheadjustmentscrewclockwiseuntilthedesiredtensionisachieved.Testaftereach1/2turn.Thebrakeshouldlock
thewheelwheninthelockedposition.Screwthelockingnutagainstthebrakecasingtosecureyourdesiredsetting.
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Cable End
Cap
Tension
Adjustment
Screw
Tension
Adjustment
Screw Locking
Nut
Mounting
Screw
Handle Brake
Housing

Routine Maintenance Procedures Before Each Use
•Turnthemastleftandrighttoinsurethatthemastrestrictorengagesandpreventsthemastfromturning360degrees.
•Examineweldsformetalfatigue.
•Examinewheelspokesforanydamagesuchascracking.
•Examinebrakepadforexcessivewearandreplace,ifnecessary.
•Examinethetensionofthemastswivelscrew.Thescrewshouldbesecurebutnotovertightenedtoallowthemastto 
swivel downward with minimal resistance.
•Testthehandbraketomakesurethebrakepadengagesandstopstheunit,adjustifnecessary.
•Checkwheelaxleboltstoensuretheyaresecure.
•Checkwheelsforexcessivewearandreplaceorrotatethem,asneeded.
Call customer service at 1-800-557-6682 for parts and/or additional information.
Warnings
Always contact your physician or therapist before using to determine proper adjustment and usage.
• Aswithanynewphysicalactivity,instruction,practice,andcommonsensearenecessaryforsuccessfuluseoftheTKW.
Practice turns slowly until you get the “feel” of your unit.
• Recklessusageofthisproductincludes,butisnotlimitedtoscootingtoofast.
• Besurethatthekneeplatformheightadjustmentscrewistightenedandfullyengagedbeforeeachuse.
• Besuresteeringmastclampandheightadjustmentscrewaretightenedandfullyengagedbeforeeachuse.
• Besurehandbrakesarefullyoperationalandengagetherearwheelswhenthehandlesaresqueezed.
• Besureyouareonalevelsurfaceandnotonanyinclinewhenyoumountordismount.(Thehandbrakeisdesignedto
maintain a stopped stance and is not intended to be used for stopping the unit while you are moving.)
Use of the hand brake while in motion may cause an abrupt stop. Your uninjured foot should be used to propel and to
stop the unit.
• DonotoperatetheTKWonornearstairsorescalators,overbumps,onhills,orwhileusingmind-alteringdrugsor 
 alcohol,orwhilesufferingfromdizziness.
• Thisunitisintendedforusewithapersonproperlyinplaceonthekneeplatform.Donotsitorstandontheknee 
platform, or use the TKW to pull yourself up from a seated or other position. The knee rest is not designed for sitting
or supporting full body weight.
• Usecautionwhenmovingfromcarpetedtohardsurfaceoorsandonanyroughsurfacesorwhenchanginglevels 
(for example, moving from a curb to the street and back onto the sidewalk).
• Donotattempttoreachobjectsifyouarekneelingonthekneerest.
• Donothanganythingfromtheframeofyourunit.Itemsshouldbeplacedinthebasket(optional)designedforyour 
unit (available from your provider).
(The above situations will cause a change of weight distribution and may cause the unit to tip, resulting in injury or
damage. Always use EXTREME caution when reaching for any object.)
SEVEREINJURYORDEATHMAYRESULTIFUSERINSTRUCTIONS,MAINTENANCEINSTRUCTIONSANDPRODUCT
WARNINGSARENOTFOLLOWED.
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precise standards and thoroughly inspected prior to shipment. This warranty represents our confidence in the materials and workmanship
of our product. Nova extends this warranty only to the original purchaser of this product. The warranty does not extend to any
subsequentpurchaserorowner.Thewarrantyisvoiduponanysaleortransferofownershiporusebyotherperson.Novawarrantsits
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and continuing for the following specified period of time after that date:
Metal Frame: Limited Lifetime Warranty
Hand Brake: Five Year Limited Warranty (plastic handle & cable)
Non-Metal/Metal Parts: One Year Limited Warranty
(wheels, wheel brakes, hand grips, rubber tips, cable covers, all other plastic parts)
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incurred in replacement part installation or repair of product.
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SEQUENTIALORINCIDENTALDAMAGESWHATSOEVER.
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