Olecranon XCLIP User manual

INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION AND USE
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The package includes two (2) identical pieces that form the XCLIP holder when attached to the stem of the
forearm crutch.
INSTALLING THE XCLIP
1. The XCLIP is installed on the smooth surface of the forearm
crutch, above the length adjustment
holes.
2. Wipe the crutch stem clean of any dirt.
3. Sit on a chair, and put the other crutch on your lap with the
handle facing towards you.
4. Place the other half of the XCLIP below the stem
with the wing facing towards you
5. Press the stem onto the bottom of the piece.
6. Place the other piece above the stem with the wing facing
towards you.
7. Press the latches together at both ends on the knuckle
side of the holder.
8. Turn the crutch around (so that the wings are facing away
from you) and press the latches together at both ends on the
wing side. If necessary, you can turn the wings in opposite
directions to lock the latches.
9. Ensure that each of the four latches are securely locked and
there are no gaps between the pieces. The XCLIP is now
ready for use.
If you cannot grip the crutch hard enough, you can use a tool
to install the XCLIP *) or carefully warm up the gasket inside
with a hairdryer, for instance.
Please note that the XCLIP attachment is designed to allow
you to turn the crutch attached to it. This enables you to to
climb stairs, for instance. *)
So, don’t worry if the attachment seems ‘loose’ – practice
makes perfect!
*) To watch the XCLIP installation
videos and get tips on how to use it,
visit: www.olecranon.fi/en/xclip
Instruction 4–5
Instruction 6–7
Instruction 8

INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION AND USE
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TIPS FOR USING THE XCLIP
Attaching a forearm crutch to the XCLIP
1. Ensure that the wings on the XCLIP are facing the handle side
of your crutch.
2. Take hold of the crutch with the XCLIP holder attached in your
right hand, and the other crutch without the holder in your left
hand.
3. You can hold the crutch by the handle (such as when you are
walking),
OR
hold it from the stem above the handle as shown in the picture.
4. IMPORTANT: Ensure the handles are facing straight ahead or
slightly outwards.
5. Take hold of the right-hand crutch and place the left crutch in
the holder
(at the same position and height as the holder is located on the
other crutch).
6. After that you can lean the crutches against
a wall, table or chair, or yourself.
NOTE! A little bit of practice will help you get the most out of
the XCLIP *)
Detaching a crutch from the XCLIP
1. Press the handles lightly together to release the left crutch from
the holder.
Removing the XCLIP holder from the crutch
2. Press wing side latches using for example a key or a chisel screwdriver to release latches.
*) To watch the XCLIP installation
videos and get tips on how to use it,
visit: www.olecranon.fi/en/xclip