Tuffcare Smooth Series User manual
© TUFFCARE, NC. ALL R GHTS RESERVED SMOOTH KNEE WALKER-E_V2.4
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Before using this Mobility Device read this manual. f you are unable to
understand, contact your equipment provider for technical support before
attempting to use this product.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents 1
Forward 2
Safety Precautions 3
Product Diagram 4
Specifications and Unpacking 5
Main Components 6
Assembly
Locking the Mainframe 7 - 8
Attaching the Front Wheels 9 - 11
Assembling the Steering Shaft 12 - 13
Attaching the Handle Bar 14
Attaching the Knee Pad Shaft 15
Attaching the Basket 16
Adjustments
Adjusting the Height of the Handle 18
Adjusting the Height of the Knee Pad 19
Adjusting the Brake Tension 20
Operation 21 - 23
Maintenance 24
Keep For Your Record 25
Limited Warranty 26
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FORWARD
FORWARD
Congratulations on your purchase of a Tuffcare®
Smooth knee walker! Tuffcare’s economy knee
walker is designed especially for patients recovering
from knee surgery, ankle surgery, a broken knee, a
broken ankle, or a broken leg. While unable to walk,
one gains mobility and self-propel around without
assistance. t’s also great for building muscles during
rehab recovery. Our Smooth Knee walkers are more
comfortable and stable than crutches and great for
indoor and outdoor use.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
⚠Do not operate your knee walker until you have read and
fully understood this manual.
⚠Do not operate your knee walker until its fully assembled
and checked.
⚠Do not leave your knee walker unattended without locking
its brakes.
⚠Do not stop on a grade or ramp.
⚠Do not store this product at extreme temperatures (<0 >
40o).
⚠Do not exceed weight limit of 300 lbs or it could result in
serious injury.
⚠Maximum weight capacity for pouch is 5 lbs.
⚠Watch out for: Uneven surfaces, cords, loose rugs, misc
toys or tools on the ground, spilled water or oily surfaces.
⚠Do not perform adjustment to the knee walker while it is in
use.
⚠Do not walk backwards without making sure no obstacle
is behind you.
⚠Do not make sharp turns.
⚠Do not turn or reverse on an incline.(maximum 10%
incline)
⚠All wheels must be in contact with the floor at all times
during use. This will ensure the knee walker is properly
balanced.
⚠Do not lean over your knee walker for any reason. Check
before use that the product is stable, rigid and that all rivets
and screws are fastened.
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PRODUCT DIAGRAM
PRODUCT DIAGRAM
A. Brake Lock B. Brake Handle
C. Handgrip D. Steering Shaft
E. Pentagram Knob F. Knee Pad
G. Detachable Pouch H. Seat Post
. Brake Pad J. Steering Column Lock
K. 8” Caster Wheels
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Overall Height: 32 to 40 inches
Overall Length: 31 inches
Overall Width: 17 inches (Front), 8 inches (Rear)
Knee Pad Height: 17.5 to 22.5 inches
Folded Dimensions: 16.5 x 36 x 24 inches
Casters: 8 x 1.25 inches (Front), 8 x 1.25 inches (Rear)
Knee Pad size: 12 x 7 x 2.5 inches
Brake Handle: Dual brake with Parking Feature
Brake Type: Dual Rear Lever Brake
Material: Cold Roll Steel
Product Weight: 19.15 lbs
Weight Capacity: 300 lbs
UNPACKING
UNPACKING
⚠ Dispose of the removed packaging at your local recycling
center. Discard the wrapper and box separately. Dispose of
the end-of-life item at a clean point.
⚠ When cutting the zip ties, be cautious not to damage the
braking wires.
⚠ nspect for any damage and check for hardwares listed on
page 4 and 5 according to the device model.
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
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MAIN COMPONENTS
MAIN COMPONENTS
A. Main Frame B. Steering Column
C. Front Wheel Assembly D. Knee Pad with Post
E. Detachable Pouch F. 2 Pentagram Knobs
G. Allen Wrench
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1a. Remove all packing materials and set the knee scooter
standing along the rear wheels and the leg rest bar.
1b. Lift up the front frame in order to connect with the rear
frame. Be cautious not to place your hand or any object
between the two frame pieces.
1c. Fully straighten the frame, pushing the end into the column
lock until the hinge pin clicks in place.
LOCKI G THE MAI FRAME
ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY
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1d. Ensure the frame is fully extended and the locking pin is
locked into place.
1e. Slide the frame lever onto the slot in the other direction to
the back side of the frame.
1f. Rotate the frame lever so it is pointing sideways.
1g. Press the lever firmly down until it is locked in place. No
rattling should occur at the locking mechanism at this time.
1d 1e
1f 1g
1h. To fold the frame, reverse the procedure in opposite order.
1i . Squeeze the frame lever and the side of back frame to
disengage the frame locking pin.
1h 1i
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ATTACHI G THE FRO T WHEELS
2a. Locate the front wheel mounting bracket at bottom of the
front post of the mainframe.
2b. Locate the front wheels assembly from the package.
2c. Locate the allen wrench in the tool kit. This will be used
to remove the screws to attach the front wheels.
2e. Ensure that the reflectors on the wheel assembly face
straight ahead before installing the front post. Place the front
post of the mainframe on top of the front wheel assembly.
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2d. Remove the lower mounting plate
by loosening the bolts using the allen
wrench.
2f. Align the central dowel pin on the wheel assembly with the
bottom of the front post’s center hole.
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2g. Align the screw holes between the front post’s mounting
plate, the front wheels, and the bottom mounting plate. nsert
the screws and washers through the aligned screw holes
from underneath the front wheels to connect the bottom
mounting plate, the front wheels, and the front leg together.
2h. Tighten the 2 screws using the included allen wrench.
The center bar of the front wheels assembly should be
secured and free of movements.
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ASSEMBLI G THE STEERI G SHAFT
3a. Locate the front column lock and lift and straighten the
steering shaft until the lock clicks in place.
3b. Push the steering column upward until it is in a fully
upright position.
3c. Rotate the steering column lever from bottom of the
column to the top side.
3b 3c
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ATTACHI G THE HA DLE BAR
4a. Locate the handle bar. This should be attached to the
mainframe by the brake wires.
4b. nsert the end of the handle bar into the steering shaft,
extend the steering shaft up or down to desired height. Align
holes in tiller, then insert the pentagram knob screw through
the steering tiller. Then, tighten pentagram knob by turning it
clockwise to secure. Handlebars should be set at wrist level
to keep your back straight.
4c. Use the included wire clip
to secure the loose brake cable.
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3f. To fold the scooter, lift the column lock and pull the lock
lever all the way out of the pocket.
3g. Squeeze the lever outwards to release the hinge pin out
away from the slot. Push the lock to the side to detach the
front column lock and the steering shaft.
3d. Pull the locking mechanism up so that the circular pad
rests on top of the steering column folding hinge cutout.
3e. Push the lever down so the end of the lever is pointing
towards the ground to lock the steering column in the upright
position.
3d 3e
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5a. nsert the knee post into the mainframe of the knee walker,
move post up or down to desired height
5b. Align hole in the knee post with hole on the mainframe,
insert pentagram knob through holes and tighten.
ATTACHI G THE K EE POST TO THE MAI FRAME
5c. Make sure the knob is
screwed in tightly to ensure
security of the knee pad in the
scooter.
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5a. Locate the basket for the
knee scooter from the package.
5b. Align the basket with the
plate located on the front of
the steering cast
5c. Push one side of the medal rod of the basket into the
steering shaft plate. Push the other side of the rod to secure.
ATTACHI G THE POUCH
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1. Stand up straight while holding onto the handles. Next,
bend your injured knee 90 degrees. Measure the distance
from the bottom of your bent knee to the floor, adjust the
height of the knee pad to match the same distance.
2. The proper handlebar height should be about the same
height as your waist. Unlock the handlebar height adjustment
knob and set the height accordingly.
ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENTS
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ADJUSTI G THE HEIGHT OF THE HA DLE
Locate the pentagram knob connecting the handle to the
steering shaft and remove it from the steering shaft.
The handle of the knee scooter has multiple holes for height
adjustment. Adjust the handle of the scooter to the prefered
height by pushing it down pulling it out and secure with the
pentagram knob.
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