Unicare Health ANSA Instruction Manual

Aluminium Walking Stick
Instruction & Safety Manual
Please read this manual before operation, for
maintenance instructions and safe usage
maintenance instructions and safe usage
maintenance instructions and safe usage
maintenance instructions and safe usage
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Congratulations on your purchase of an ANSATM quality product. Before using your
product, please read all instructions carefully. The warranty will not apply if the
product is used incorrectly.
Note
It is essential to check that the SWL on your ANSATM product is applicable to your
personal requirements.
Warranty
Product Warranty - This covers faulty workmanship or defective material for the
original consumer purchase for 12 months from the purchase date. In the event of
a defect covered by this warranty.
1. We will at our discretion repair or replace the product.
2. The item must be returned to an authorised ANSATM distributor or selling agent
with proof of purchase.
3. Cost of freight is your responsibility.
4. Use and care instructions have been compiled with.
5. No unathorised repairs or alterations have been made.
Using Walking Sticks
Please read all instructions before use.
A full assessment of the user’s specifi c requirements is needed before selecting
a walking stick. A number of different gaits or walking patterns can be used
depending on the individual, and it is therefore important that adequate support and
consequently, safety, is achieved.
A physiotherapist should advise on the most appropriate walking pattern when
using a walking stick.
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Adjustment
When the stick is measured correctly the user whould be able to maintain an upright
posture with the elbow slightly fl exed. In this way, body weight is taken through the
stick by pushing down on the stick when walking. If adjustable, your stick will have
either a horseshoe or spring-pin type adjustment as shown below.
FIG 2
Spring Pin Adjustment
1. Press the adjustment pins.
2. Push the leg as if to shorten.
3. Turn the leg slightly.
4. Extend the leg to adjustment pins required position, turn
and re-locate buttons into the appropriate holes.
5. Check adjustment pins are fully located before use.
FIG 1
Horseshoe Clip Adjustment
1. Remove the clip by grasping it between
thumb and forefi nger and pulling out.
2. Slide the leg in or out to the ideal position.
3. Push the clip back fi rmly into the hole.
4. Check the clip is fully located before use.
Extend the leg to adjustment pins required position, turn
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Walking with the stick
Walk in a normal manner placing the stick on the ground at the same time as the
affected leg. Remember the stick should normally be held in the hand opposite the
affected leg.
Stairs
If it is essential to use the stairs and you have not been advised otherwise, try
to have someone with you until you feel safe. Hold onto at least one handrail if
possible.
Going Up
Keeping the stick on the same level as you, step up with your good leg. Push on
your stick and bring your injured leg up, fi nally moving your stick to the same level.
Repeat.
Going Down
Put your stick onto the step below you and lower your injured leg. Taking some
weight through your arms, step down with your good leg.
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Chairs - Sitting Down
Turn around, feel the chair behind the legs, place your hand on the chair arm, bend
forward and lower yourself gently into the chair. The stick can be held or rested
nearby.
Chairs - Getting Up
The stick should be near the arm of the chair. Lean forward and with the hands on
the arms of the chair, push forward and stand up using the stick for support.
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General Safety
1. Use a chair with high seat and arms to help you sit and stand up with ease.
2. Remove obstacles such as loose rugs, draught excluders and worn fl oor
coverings.
3. Ensure lighting in hallways and stairways is adequate.
4. Wear fl at supportive shoes.
5. Avoid wet fl oors.
6. Beware of outdoor hazards including uneven surfaces, wet leaves and ice.
7. Do not store this product in temperatures below freezing.
8. Take special care if carrying a bag or similar package.
9. All equipment should be regularly inspected for any damage or signifi cant signs
of wear.
Check for:
ABent or damaged tubes or cracks at the tube joints.
BHeight adjustment pins are protruding and horseshoe clips
are not loose or worn.
CElongated adjustment holes.
DLoose handles.
ESmooth, worn or split ferrules (rubber tips).
FReplace where necessary.
10. Regular cleaning with a mild detergent or disinfectant is recommended. DO
NOT use bleach or any solvents (such as lighter fl uid).
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NOTES
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