LifeWalker Mobility Products Upwalker User manual

User Guide

San Diego, California

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

Safety Warnings 3

Set-Up Instructions 4

Product Features 5

Opening the UPWalker 6

Setting Desired Armrest Height 7

Setting Handgrip Angle 8

Setting Length of Handgrip Arm 9

How to Use Parking Brakes 10

How to Adjust Brakes 10

Positioning the Seat 12

Using Sit-to-Stand Assist Handles 12

Locking and Unlocking the Wheels 13

Closing the UPWalker 13

Using Your UPWalker 14

Maintenance 14

Accessories 15

Warranty Information 19

Customer Support 20

SAFETY WARNINGS

TO ENSURE YOUR SAFETY INUSING THE UPWALKER®, THE FOLLOWING

SAFETY INFORMATION AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED.

•DO NOT use this product without first reading and understanding the

instructions contained in this booklet.

•DO NOT exceed 300lb (136kg) weight limit.

•User assistance is recommended for customers with fall risk.

•DO NOT use the UPWalker if there is apparent damage or if any parts

(other than accessories) are missing.

•Care should be taken to ensure that all height adjustment locks, handles,

brakes or any other functional or moving parts are in good working order

before operation.

•Periodically check engagement of seat rail in frame and armrest height

adjustments to make sure they are secure.

•DO NOT use with rear wheels in unlocked position.

•DO NOT ride the UPWalker with all your weight on the armrests or lean

disproportionately on one of the armrests.

•DO NOT use on stairs, escalators, moving sidewalks, or uneven surfaces.

•DO NOT go up or down inclines greater than 15% or diagonally across

inclines greater than 5%.

•Be careful to avoid pinching your fingers while raising and lowering

the armrests and opening and closing the UPWalker frame.

•ALL WHEELS must be in contact with the floor at ALL TIMES. This will

ensure that the UPWalker is properly balanced.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS

INJURY OR DEATH. FOR SAFETY AND WARRANTY COMPLIANCE, THE

UPWALKER IS ONLY TO BE USED BY A CONSUMER IN A MANNER AS

DEMONSTRATED FOR INTENDED USE AS A MOBILITY ASSISTANCE

DEVICE. MISUSE OF THE UPWALKER MAY VOID WARRANTY.

SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS

1. Unbox the UPWalker on a level floor. Carefully remove the UPWalker

from the box and remove protective plastic and all cardboard pieces.

Retain shipping materials in the event of customer return of product.

2. Stand the UPWalker up on all four wheels (see Fig A1 on page 6).

3. Push the front wheel gray lock tabs down to release the front wheels

from locked position (see “Locking and Unlocking Wheels” on page 13).

4. The rear wheels will automatically lock in place when turned backward

(see “Locking and Unlocking Wheels” on page 13).

5. Open the UPWalker (refer to “Opening the UPWalker” on page 6).

6. Adjust armrest height to your desired user height (refer to “Setting

Desired Armrest Height” on page 7).

7. Set handgrip orientation to your desired angle (refer to “Setting

Handgrip Angle” on page 8).

8. Set handgrip extension to your desired length, or leave in current

position if comfortable (refer to “Setting Length of Handgrip Arm”

on page 9).

9. Check the brakes for normal function, including the parking brake

function (refer to “How to Adjust Brakes” on page 10).

10.With parking brakes off (see “How to Use Parking Brakes” on page 10),

ensure that all four wheels spin freely.

11.Follow instructions on page 6 for securing seat in forward position, with

seat rails pushed firmly inside support brackets on frame, before using

the UPWalker.

12.Examine all other parts for shipping damage. DO NOT use the UPWalker

if there is apparent damage or if any parts (other than accessories) are

missing. If there are missing or damaged parts, please contact

LifeWalker Customer Service at 866-588-1845 or

customerservice@lifewalkermobility.com.

UPWalker®

Product Features

Armrest Pad

Adjustable Foam

Handgrip

Height Adjustment

Tube

Backrest Support

Beverage Holder

Parking /

Hand Brake

Height Adjustment

Memory Stop

Sit-to-Stand

Assist Handles

Personal Item Bag

Moveable Seat

Eight Inch Rubber

Wheels

(for indoor or

outdoor use)

Front Wheel

Locks

Sturdy Metal

Frame

Seat Rail

A. Opening the UPWalker:

1. To open the UPWalker, begin by standing the

UPWalker on all four wheels on a level floor (Fig A1).

2. Open the Velcro strap on front legs of the frame to

enable opening of the UPWalker (Fig A2). Stow the

strap by wrapping around attached frame and

securing with Velcro.

3. Standing behind the UPWalker, lift up slightly on

the sit-to-stand assist handles while pulling outward

in opposite directions to open frame (Fig A3).

4. Continue opening the UPWalker by pushing

slightly inward simultaneously on the sit-to-stand

assist handles to align and connect seat rails with

frame (Fig A4).

5. To complete opening of the UPWalker, move

seat to most forward position (Fig G1) and push

downward on the seat where marked “Push Down

To Secure” until seat rails sit securely inside the

support brackets on frame (Fig A5).

CAUTION: THE UPWALKER IS NOT SECURE FOR USE IF SEAT RAILS ARE

NOT PUSHED FIRMLY INTO THE FRAME BRACKETS AS DEMONSTRATED

IN FIG A6. DO NOT USE THE UPWALKER IF SEAT RAILS ARE OUT OF

FRAME BRACKETS (FIG A7).

Fig A6

Fig A7

Fig A2

Fig A4

Fig A3

Fig A1

Fig A5

B. Setting Desired Armrest Height

1. The armrests on the UPWalker are raised and lowered independently

of each other. It is recommended that the armrests be set at the same

height. Should the user have a physical condition that requires offsetting

the height of the armrests, the armrests can be set accordingly for

comfort.

2. To raise and lower the armrests, first

push in the light gray height adjustment

tab (Fig B1) and, while keeping the tab

depressed with one hand, use your other

hand centered over armrest pad to raise or

lower the armrest to the desired height

(Fig B2). When the armrest is at the desired

height, release the height adjustment tab

to automatically engage the tab’s pin in the

tube hole. You will hear a “click” when the

tab is engaged. Avoid pinching your fingers

between the armrest and the top of the

height adjustment tube while raising or

lowering the armrests.

CHECK THAT THE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT TABS ARE SECURELY IN PLACE

BEFORE PLACING WEIGHT ON THE ARMRESTS AND WALKING IN THE

UPWALKER.

3. The armrest should be set at a height that is high enough that you feel

support under your forearms when standing upright inside the UPWalker

but not so high as to cause your shoulders to “hunch.” Put equal weight

on each forearm while using the UPWalker. You may find it beneficial to

displace some of your body weight on your forearms while walking.

4. Each setting is marked with a number on the height adjustment tube

for future reference. Note and remember the setting you prefer.

Fig B1

Fig B2

5. The UPWalker includes a convenient

height adjustment memory stop on the

bottom of each height adjustment tube

(Fig B3). After you have established your

preferred height setting, unlock the height

adjustment memory stop using the gray

knob, turning it in a counterclockwise

direction. Slide the memory stop up to the frame and

relock in place by turning the gray knob in a clockwise direction until

tight. Once set you may raise an armrest from a lowered position until

the memory stop is reached. The memory stop does not need to be

moved again unless a different armrest

height is required.

C. Setting Handgrip Angle

1. To set the handgrip at the desired

angle, open the chrome cam lever under

the armrest pad and swivel the handgrip

to the preferred position (Fig C1).

2. There are three suggested handgrip

positions – horizontal (Fig C2), vertical (Fig

C3) or 45 degrees (Fig C4) (where you will

feel a slight “stop” as you swivel the

handgrips). The handgrip angles can be set at

other angles, if that suits the user.

3. Once the preferred angle is established,

close the chrome cam lever firmly to secure

the handgrip in place (Fig C6). The tightness

of the cam lever can be adjusted by turning

the cam lever nut on the outer side of the

armrest.

Fig B3

Fig C1

Fig C2

Fig C3

4. To close the UPWalker to its most compact size for storage or

transport, point handgrips directly downward or upward in a vertical

position so they don’t conflict when folding (Fig C5 or C3).

D. Setting Length of Handgrip Arm

1. The UPWalker is shipped with the

handgrips set in the extended length

position relative to the armrest pads.

This default length should fit most

users.

2. Should the user want to shorten the

reach from the armrest pads to the

handgrips, first release the chrome cam

lever under the armrest pad (Fig D1).

3. Swivel the handgrip arm inward to

access the brass pin (Fig D2) in the slot

under the armrest pad, depress the pin

and pull the handgrip backward until

the second (originally unexposed) pin

locks in the slot (Fig D3). Return

handgrip to desired angle and close the

cam lever (Fig C6).

4. Repeat on both sides so the reach is

uniform left and right.

Fig C6

Fig C5

Fig C4

Fig D1

Fig D2

Fig D3

To lengthen the reach of the handgrip, release the cam lever and swivel the

handgrip arm, push in the brass pins one at a time and pull the handgrip

forward until the rear brass pin engages in the slot. Return handgrip to desired

angle and close cam lever (Fig C6).

E. How to Use Parking Brakes

1. To set parking brake, push the brake

handle forward until it clicks in locked

position. Some users may want to hold the

handgrip with one hand while using the

other hand to push the brake handle

forward. (Fig E1).

2. To unlock brakes, simply pull brake handles back toward you.

3. It is strongly recommended that the parking brakes be set in the

locked position when the user is sitting down in the UPWalker or standing

from a seated position and when the user is making adjustments to the

UPWalker’s settings.

4. When using brakes while walking, both

brakes should be applied with equal

pressure.

F. How to Adjust Brakes

The following information is intended to

assist you with the adjustment of your

brakes.

Note: The brakes on your new UPWalker

have been preset from the factory. Due to

normal use over time you may need to make

adjustment to maintain this setting. You can

adjust the brakes by making the following

adjustments at either the brake handle position (Fig F1) or above the rear

Fig E1

Fig F1

Fig F2

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