Invacare WALKING TUTOR WT 200 manual

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    Part No 1141439 1 Walking Tutor For more information regarding Invaca re products, parts, and services, please visit www.invacare.com Walking Tutor Model No. WT 200 NOTE: Check all parts for shipping damage. In case of damage, DO NOT use. Contact Carrier/Invacare for fu rther instructions. Safety Summary T o ensure the safe and proper installation [...]

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    Walking Tutor 2 Part No 1141 439 3. Ensure that the strap is up against the boom arm and is pulled down tight (Detail “B”). 4. Repeat Steps 1-3 for th e other strap assembly . 5. Replace the boom cover . FIGURE 1 Attaching Strap Assemblies to the Boom Removing the Boom Bearing Retainer NOTE: For this procedur e, r efer to FIGURE 2 on page 3. 1.[...]

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    Part No 1141439 3 Walking Tutor FIGURE 2 Removing the Boom Bearing Retainer Attaching the Walking Tutor to the Lift NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 3 on page 4. 1. Install the piv ot assembly to the mast. 2. Replace the boom bearing retainer . 3. Swing the boom back and push the be aring block into the top of the mast. 4. Secure the bear[...]

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    Walking Tutor 4 Part No 1141 439 FIGURE 3 Attaching the Walking Tutor to the Lift Assembling the Armrest to Walking Tutor NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FI GURE 1 on page 2 and FIGURE 4 on page 5. 1. Attach straps to w alking tutor arm assembly (FIGURE 1 on page 2 ) . 2. Level the w alking tutor arm by using the hand pendant. Refer to Using th[...]

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    Part No 1141439 5 Walking Tutor FIGURE 4 Assembling the Armrest to Walking Tu tor Adjusting the Armrest NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 4. Height 1. Loosen and pull out the armrest adjustment knob. 2. Raise or lower armrest to one of the four height adjustment hole s that best fits the patient. 3. Tighten the armrest adjustment knob. Ang[...]

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    Walking Tutor 6 Part No 1141 439 Using the Walking Tutor NOTE: Refer to the warnings and cautions in sling and lift manu als pr ovided with the products before using the walking tutor . Removing the Footplate NOTE: For this procedur e, refer to FIGURE 5. 1. Lift the footplate up to disengage the “C” brackets from the main frame. 2. Pull the foo[...]

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    Part No 1141439 7 Walking Tutor Lifting the Patient 1. Instruct the patient to place arms outside the sling. 2. Ensure the following: A. The w alki ng tutor is hanging down out of the way . B. The patient ʹ s knees are pressed against the kneepad. C. The bottom edge of the sling is positioned on the lower back. D. The rear casters are locked (onl [...]

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    Invacare Corporation www.invacare.com USA One Invacare Way Elyria, Ohio USA 44036-2125 800-333-6900 Canada 570 Matheson Blvd E Unit 8 Mississauga Ontario L4Z 4G4 Canada 800-668-5324 Invacare, Yes, you can. and The Me dallion Design are register ed trademarks of Invacare Corporation. ©2006 Invacare Corporation PRODUCT MADE IN AUSTRALIA Part No 1141[...]