Sunrise Medical Guardian Pro 400 Series Operator's manual

Guardian®Pro 400 Series
Rolling Walker
Part Number:
7773A, 7773B, 7773G,
7774A, 7774B, 7774G,
7875B, 7875C
User
Instruction
Manual &
Warranty

I. Your Walker & Its Parts
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1. Handle and grip
2. Brake cable
3. Cargo basket
4. 8 wheel
5. Crossbrace
6. Front fork assembly
8. Adjustment knob
9. Seat
11. Brake lever
12. Folding handle
7. Slow down brake assembly
and tension adjustment knob
10. Padded backrest
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RISK OF INJURY–
•Do not use your Pro 400 Series Rolling Walker
until t e andles are properly adjusted and t e
adjustment knob is securely in place.
•Do not exceed t e maximum user weig t of
159 kg or 350 lbs.
A. HANDLE ADJUSTMENT
1. To Install andles:
a. Loosen the adjusting knob by turning
counterclockwise.
b. Insert the right handle.
c. Stand inside the walker and move the handle up
or down until it is in line with the bend in your
right wrist.
NOTE– When you are using your walker your elbow
should be bent approximately 20°- 30°.
RISK OF INJURY– Do not extend t e andle beyond
t e red mark on t e andle’s tube; doing so may
result in a loss of support and andle failure.
d. Secure the handle adjustment. Turn the knob
clockwise and tighten securely making sure not
to allow the handle to move up or down.
e. Repeat steps 1b - 1d above for your left arm.
2. To adjust andles:
a. Loosen the adjusting knob by turning
counterclockwise.
b. Repeat Steps 1c and 1d above, for both your
right and left arms.
All Models Pro 402 Model Only
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B. FOLDING & UNFOLDING YOUR WALKER
Your Pro 400 Rolling Walker folds to convenient
dimensions for easy storage and transportation.
1. Folding your walker:
a. Lock the walker’s brakes – See section “D. LOCK-
ING AND UNLOCKING YOUR WALKER’S BRAKES for
instructions.
b. Secure your hold of the walker by grasping either
the left or right hand grip.
c. Using your other hand, pull up on the seat han-
dle marked “Pull to Fold ; your walker will fold.
NOTE– For more compact storage, the handles can
be inserted completely into the sleeves and
readjusted later. See section A-2 of these
user instructions.
2. Unfolding your walker:
a. Secure your hold of the walker by grasping both
hand grips.
b. Engage the walker’s brakes by squeezing on the
brake handles (see section “E ).
c. Push your walker forward while pushing down on
handles, and your walker will unfold.
RISK OF INJURY– Make sure t e folding mec anism
fully locks into place before using your walker.
Failure to comply may result in injury.
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C. TO INSTALL & REMOVE BASKET
1. Installing t e basket:
a. Place the basket on the front crossbar.
b. Tilt the basket forward.
c. Attach the basket to the hanger hooks by sliding
it backward.
2. Removing t e basket:
a. Tilt the basket forward, lifting the basket free of
the hanger hooks.
b. Slide the basket out of the walker.
RISK OF INJURY– Do not load t e basket wit more
t an 5.5kg or 12 lbs. Overloading may cause instability.
D. LOCKING & UNLOCKING YOUR WALKER’S BRAKES
1. Locking your walker’s brakes:
Using your fingers or palm, push down on the brake
lever until it clicks into the “locked position.
2. Unlocking your walker’s brakes:
Grasp the brake lever with your fingers and pull up
until it clicks into the “unlocked position.
RISK OF INJURY– Sit on your walker ONLY w en it is
on a level surface and w eel locks on BOTH andles
are engaged. Failure to lock BOTH w eel locks may
cause a tip-over, resulting in severe injury.
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F. MAINTAINING YOUR WALKER’S BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
The wheel brakes have been adjusted. However, as the
walker is used, the tire tread may slowly wear, making
occasional readjustment of the brakes necessary. Use
the following procedures when making this adjustment.
1. Unlock the walker’s brakes – See section “D.
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING YOUR WALKER’S
BRAKES for instructions.
For Pro 402 models only–
Turn the tension adjustment knob counterclock-
wise on both sides of the walker until the rear
wheels spin freely.
2. Loosen jamb nut on right brake handle using
5/16" wrench.
3. Turn the knurled adjustment screw counterclockwise
until the right rear wheel no longer spins freely.
4. Turn the knurled adjustment screw clockwise one
full revolution or until the rear wheel spins freely.
5. Secure your adjustment by holding the knurled
adjustment screw and tightening the jamb nut
against the lever body using a 5/16" wrench.
6. Repeat items 2-5 above for the left side of
the walker.
G. CLEANING YOUR WALKER
The plastic seat and handgrips on the walker may be
cleaned with soap and water or mild liquid cleaners.
Avoid the use of harsh cleaning solvents, such as ace-
tone, which may attack the plastic.
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E. SLOWING DOWN USING YOUR WALKER’S BRAKES
1. Using your walker’s brakes to slow down:
To slow down the walker while you are walking,
simply squeeze on the handbrakes.
RISK OF INJURY– Do not use your rolling walker
w en on ills. A w eeled walker may not provide
adequate support w ile on slopes.
RISK OF INJURY– Do not use your walker as a
w eelc air; doing so may cause a tip-over,
resulting in injury.
2. Adjusting t e slow-down brake on Pro 402 model:
Your Pro 402 model walker has the added feature of a
slow-down brake. The slow-down brake was designed
to regulate the walker’s speed. It also helps compen-
sate for an irregular gait.
a. To control your walker’s speed:
•Turn the tension adjustment knob clockwise on
both sides of the walker. This will make your
walker go slower when you use it and prevent an
unattended walker from rolling away.
•Turn the tension adjustment knob counterclock-
wise to allow your walker to roll more freely
when you use it.
b. To compensate for an irregular gait:
•Turn the tension adjustment knob clockwise on
the side of the walker you want to slow down.
•Continue to turn the tension adjustment knob
clockwise until your walker rolls straight when
in use.

III. Warranty
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CERTIFICATE OF WARRANTY
Guardian® Pro 400 Series Rolling Walker
Part Number:
7773A, 7773B, 7773G,
7774A, 7774B, 7774G,
7875B, 7875C
Your Guardian Pro 400 Series Rolling Walker was built to precise standards and careful-
ly inspected prior to shipment; it is warranted to be free of defects in materials and
workmanship. This warranty is limited to the original consumer purchaser. Guardian
guarantees, to the original consumer purchaser of the Pro 400 Series Rolling Walker,
the following:
5 Year Warranty on Frame
1 Year Unlimited Warranty on Ot er Durable Parts
In the event of a defect covered by this warranty, we will, at our option, repair or
replace the device. For warranty service, please contact the dealer where the product
was purchased. If you have a question about your Pro 400 Series Rolling Walker, or
this warranty, please call us toll-free at [phone].
This warranty does not cover device failure due to owner misuse or negligence, or nor-
mal wear and tear. The warranty does not extend to non-durable components; i.e. rub-
ber accessories, and grips, which are subject to normal wear and tear replacement.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights, which
vary from state to state.
Sunrise Medical
Home Healt care Group
Personal Care Products Division
7477 East Dry Creek Parkway • Longmont, Colorado • 80503 USA
[phone]
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In Canada [phone]
Made in Mexico
© 2000, Sunrise Medical 10.00
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