NRS Healthcare H87115 User manual

General Safety Warning
Please ensure these instructions are fully
read and implemented. Failure to do so may
result in injury to the user. Retain in a safe
place for future reference.
Intended Use
The NRS Healthcare Adjustable Height Walking
Stick Range are intended for use by people who
have difficulty, but are capable of, independent
walking. They can be used indoor and outdoor
with care.
Height Adjustment
·Remove product from its packaging
·Check for damage. If you see any, or suspect
a fault, do not use, contact your supplier
immediately.
·Ideally the stick height should be set or
checked by suitably qualified healthcare
professional.
·When the height is set correctly the user
should be able to maintain an upright posture
with their elbow slightly bent, this will allow
body weight to transfer through the stick
when walking.
·To Adjust the height, press in the spring
button, turn the leg slightly and slide the leg
up or down to the required height, turn leg
back until the button springs back into the
appropriate hole.
·Check the spring button is fully located in the
hole before use.
H87115 - Walking Stick - Adjustable Height 710-965mm (28-38")
L14254 - Walking Stick - Adjustable Height 840-1095mm (33-43")
Safety Precautions
·Please ensure the user does not exceed
the maximum user weight.
·Regularly inspect the product for
damage or signs of wear (see Product
Maintenance Section)
·Always wear flat supportive footwear.
when using a walking stick
·Remove items from the floor which may
cause obstacles, for example; Loose
rugs, worn floor coverings, draught
excluders.
·Avoid wet floors.
·If possible use a chair with a high seat
and arms.
·If using outside beware of uneven and
broken surfaces.
·Beware of adverse weather conditions,
including wet leaves, ice and snow.
User Instructions
Maximum
User Weight

UI_H87115/L14254/12/14/Iss1
·
Check product regularly for signs of
excessive wear or damage, in particular:
Bent, damaged or cracked tubes,
particularly at tube joints
·Worn or elongated adjustment holes
·Loose parts; handles, ferrules, tube joints
·Worn or split ferrules
·If you suspect a fault -
DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT
Warranty
The NRS Adjustable Height Walking Stick
Range are warranted for one year from the
date of purchase against failure due to
manufacturing or design defects, subject to the
following conditions:
·It does not apply to wear & tear, incorrect
or inappropriate use
·Failure to comply to the user instructions
with regard to correct assembly and use of
the product
·Negligent or careless treatment of the
product
·Exceeding the maximum user weight
·Use of unsuitable or unapproved spare
parts
·Unauthorised modifications to the product
The above conditions do not affect your
Statutory Rights
Spare Parts
Replacement ferrules are available on our
website, or through your local supplier:
Code No: F17938-Ferrule Grey Z-Type 19mm
Adjustable Walking Sticks are part of a
range of over 3000 daily living aids available
from NRS HealthCare. To view the full range
please visit our website www.nrs-uk.co.uk
or request a catalogue at: [e-mail]
or telephone: [phone].
Additional copies of this user instruction are
available on our website: www.nrs-uk.co.uk
NRS Healthcare
Sherwood House, Cartwright Way
Forest Business Park, Bardon Hill
Coalville, Leicestershire. LE67 1UB UK
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Email: customerser[email protected]
www.nrs-uk.co.uk
Using the Walking Stick
:
Walking
If using one stick only, hold in the hand
opposite the affected leg.
Walk in a normal manner placing the stick on
the ground at the same time as the affected
leg.
Stairs -Ascending
1. Hold the rail/banister in one hand and the
stick in the other.
2. Step with the ‘unaffected’leg first.
3. Push through the stick to bring up the
‘affected’leg.
4. Finally, bring up the stick.
Stairs - Descending
1. Hold the rail/banister in one hand and the
stick in the other.
2. Put the stick down to the centre of the step
below.
3. Step down with the ‘affected’leg first.
4. Finally step down with the good leg.
Please note:
If you have a rail/banister but require two sticks
to walk on the flat, hold the rail/banister as
described above and hold the spare stick
horizontally in your stick hand when you
ascend/descend the stairs.
If you have no rail and are using two sticks,
position both sticks as previously described i.e.
on descent place both sticks down first.
Chairs - Getting Up
Place the stick near the arm of the chair.
With one hand on the stick and the other on
the opposite arm of the chair, push with your
arms, lean forward and stand up using the
stick as support.
Chairs - Sitting Down
When sitting down, turn your back to the chair
feel the chair seat behind your legs, place your
hands on the chair arms, bend forward and
lower into chair. The stick can be held during
this operation or placed to one side.
Cleaning & Product Maintenance
·Clean regularly, wiping down with a soft
cloth and a mild detergent/disinfectant
solution
·Do not use bleach, solvents or abrasive
cleaners