Probasics KNEE WALKER 1030 User manual

USER MANUAL
KNEE WALKER
MODEL 1030

Knee Walker LIMITED WARRANTY
Assembly, Installation and Operating Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: DEALER-These instructions MUST be given to the user of this product.
NOTE: Check All parts for shipping damage. If shipping damage is noted,
DO NOT use.Contact carrier/dealer for further instruction.
WARNING
ACCESSORIES WARNING
Patient Height Secifications & Maximum Weight
PMI products are specifcally designed and manufactured for use in
conjunction with PMI accessories. Accessories designed by other
manufacturers have not been tested by PMI and are not recommended
for use with PMI products.
MODEL PATIENT HEIGHT MIN./MAX MAXIMUM WEIGHT
1030 5’2” - 5’10” 300 lbs
PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED
TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS
MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/user of our
products. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also
have other legal rights which vary from state to state. PMI warrants the
frame only to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for
three (3) years, and all other componests for one (1) year for the original
purchaser. If within such warranty period any such product shall be
proven to be defective, such product shall be repaired or replaced, at
PMI’s option. This warranty does not include any labor or shipping
charges incurred in replacement part installation or repair of any such
product. PMI’s sole obligation and your exclusive remedy under this
warranty shall be limited to such repair and /or replacement. For
warranty service, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased
your Probasics by PMI product. PMI will issue a return authorization.
The defective unit or parts must be returned for warranty inpection
using the serial number, when applicable, as identification within thirty
(30) days of return authorization date. DO NOT return products to our
factory without our prior consent. C.O.D. shipments will be refused;
please prepay shipping charges.
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS: THE WARRANTY SHALL NOT
APPLY TO PROBLEMS ARISING FROM NORMAL WEAR OR
FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE ENCLOSED INSTRUCTIONS. IN
ADDITION, THE FOREGOING WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO
SERIAL NUMBERED PRODUCTS IF THE SERIAL NUMBER HAS
BEEN REMOVED OR DEFACED; PRODUCTS SUBJECTED TO
NEGLIGENCE, ACCIDENT, IMPROPER OPERATION, MAINTE-
NANCE OR STORAGE; OR PRODUCTS MODIFIED WITHOUT
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LIMITED TO: MODIFICATION THROUGH THE USE OF
UNAUTHORIZED PARTS OR ATTACHMENTS; PRODUCTS
DAMAGED BY REASON OF REPAIRS MADE TO ANY COMPO-
NENT WITHOUT THE SPECIFIC CONSENT OF PMI; PRODUCTS
DAMAGED BY CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND PMI’S CONTROL;
PRODUCTS REPAIRED BY ANYONE OTHER THAN A PMI
DEALER, SUCH EVALUATION SHALL BE SOLELY DETERMINED
BY PMI. THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE
AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES WHATSO-
EVER, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND THE SOLE REMEDY FOR
VIOLATIONS OF ANY WARRANTY WHATSOEVER, SHALL BE
LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OR THE DEFECTIVE
PRODUCT PURSUANT TO THE TERMS CONTAINED HEREIN.
THE APPLICATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY WHATSOEVER
SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS
WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN. PMI SHALL NOT BE LIABLE
FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES
WHATSOEVER. THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE EXTENDED TO
COMPLY WITH STATE/PROVINCIAL LAWS AND REQUIRE-
MENTS.
DO NOT install or use this equipment without first reading and under
standing this instruction sheet. If you are unable to understand the
Warnings, Cautions or Instructions, contact a healthcare professional,
dealer or technical personnel before attempting to install this
equipment- otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
Each individual should ALWAYS consult with their physician or
therapist to determine proper adjustment and usage.
A physical/occupational therapist should assist in the height adjustment
of the knee walker for maximum support.
Care should be taken to ensure that all parts of the knee walker are
secure and the casters are in good working order before use.
DO NOT sit on the knee walker. DO NOT use the knee walker as a
wheelchair or transport device.
ALWAYS observe the weight limit on the labeling of your product.
Check that all labels are present and legible. Replace if necessary.
If the push handle is exposed to extreme temperature (above 100o F or
below 32o F), hight humidity and/or becomes wet, prior to use, ensure
the handgrip DOES NOT twist on the push handle-otherwise damage or
injury may occur.
DO NOT attempt to reach objects that are out of your immediate reach
while using this device. DO NOT reach for objects if you have to lean or
shift position on the knee pad.
DO NOT hang anything from the frame of the knee walker. Items
should be placed in the basket. Items should not protrude from the knee
walker basket-otherwise, injury or damage may occur. The basket can
hold up to 10 lbs.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: The Knee Walker is a mobility device
to be utilized during your recovery from foot or
ankle surgery or injury. If you don’t understand
the manual, please contact your local healthcare
provider for assistance. Failure to do this may
result in injury.
Step 1: To Assemble Knee Walker Frame
- Unpack the Knee Walker from the carton.
- Rotate the lever clockwise to tighten the quick
release clamp and pull the quick release clamp
down to point towards the frame tubing to lock
it securely.
Step 2: To Raise the Steering Tiller
Push the steering tiller upward until it’s fully in
the straight position.
Then, rotate the lever clockwise to tighten the
quick release clamp and pull the quick release
clamp up to lock the steering tiller in the
upright position. (clockwise to tighten, counter
clockwise to loosen)
<Step 1, 2 & 3>
Step 3: To Adjust Height of Handlebars
Handlebars should be set at wrist level to keep
your back straight.
- Remove star screw.
- Extend handlebars up to desired height, align
holes in tiller.
- Then, insert star screw through the steering
tiller.
- Tighten knob securely. (Figure A)
(Figure A)
Step 4: To Adjust Height of Knee
Platform:
- Remove star screw.
- Insert the knee platform post.
- Extend the knee platform to desired height.
- Then, insert star screw and tighten knob
securely. <Step 4>

Step 6: To Adjust the Brakes
- Use an Allen wrench to loosen the hand lever
and reposition and re-tighten to a comfortable
position.
- The brake tightness can be adjusted with the
nuts at either end of the brake cable. Turning
the screw clockwise will loosen the brake and
turning the screw counter clockwise will
tighten it.
- Squeeze the hand brake lever and push down
the parking brake lock, and the Knee Walker
will be locked.
Squeeze the hand brake lever again to release
the parking brake lock. (Figure C)
To Operate the Knee Walker:
- Place your hands on the handlebars.
- Place the injured leg comfortably resting on
the center of the knee platform.
- Release the brake to move yourself forward or
backward slowly with small steps with your
other leg, keeping the knee of your injured foot
centered on the knee platform.
-The Knee Walker can make turns by simply
moving the handlebars with a minimum amount
of effort. Turns should only be performed while
at a slow rate of movement. To turn right, rotate
handlebars to the right. To turn left, rotate
handlebars to the left.
- With practice, you should be able to move
forward without deviating to the opposite side.
(Figure C)
Step 5: To Attach Basket
- Attach basket by lining up the bracket on
basket with the screws on the Knee Walker.
<Step 5>
Knee Walker Features