Walker Platform Attachment
Assembly, Installation and Operating Instructions
Model No. 6027
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If shipping damage is noted, DO NOT use.
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WARNING
DO NOT use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner’s manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with this product or optional equipment. if you are unable to understand the warnings, cautions or instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before attempting to use this equipment - otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
DO NOT use the walker platform attachment with any other walker accessories unless prescribed by a health care professional (Doctor-Therapist).
Ensure that the walker is securely locked into the open position before installing the walker platform attachment - otherwise, injury may occur.
The walker MUST be level to the ground.
ALL four legs of the walker MUST be in contact with the floor when exerting weight onto the walker with the walker platform attachment.
DO NOT lean too far forward or to the side with the walker platform attachment as the walker may become unbalanced and injury may occur.
The walker platform attachment does not fall under any separate weight limitation beyond that of the walker that it attaches to, up to a maximum walker weight limitation of 300 pounds.
Learn how to use the walker platform attachment in the presence of a health care professional
(Doctor-Therapist).
If the walker platform attachment is exposed to extreme temperature (above 100°F or below
32°F), high humidity and/or becomes wet, prior to use, ensure handgrips DO NOT twist on the walker platform attachment handle - otherwise damage or injury may occur.
ACCESSORIES WARNING
Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with Invacare accessories. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invacare products.
INSTALLATION WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure that all attaching component parts are secure.
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Part No 1141466 1 Walker Platform Attachment
Attaching the Walker Platform Attachment
WARNING
Ensure that the walker is securely locked in the open position before installing the walker platform attachment - otherwise, injury may occur.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 1.
NOTE: Reverse this procedure to remove the walker platform attachment.
1. Open the walker.
2. Determine which side of the walker the platform attachment will be used.
3. Loosen the adjustment knob on the upper clamp assembly (Detail “A”).
4. Open the clamp assembly and align it with the walker frame.
5. Close the clamp assembly over the walker frame and securely tighten the adjustment knob on the clamp assembly.
6. Repeat STEPS 3 to 5 for the lower clamp assembly (Detail “B”).
Adjusting the Walker Platform Attachment Height
1. Loosen the adjustment knobs that secure the U ‐ clamps to the clamp assemblies (Detail “C”) and slide the support tube up or down through the U ‐ clamps until the desired position is obtained.
2. Securely tighten the adjustment knobs after any adjustment.
DETAIL “A” - UPPER CLAMP ASSEMBLY
Adjustment
Knob
Upper Clamp
Assembly
Adjustment Knob
Walker
Frame
Front of
Walker
DETAIL “B” - LOWER CLAMP ASSEMBLY
Adjustment Knob
Adjustment
Knob
DETAIL “C”
Support Tube
Adjustment
Knobs
U-Clamps
Lower
Clamp
Assembly
Front of
Walker
FIGURE 1 Attaching/Adjusting the Walker Platform Attachment
Walker Platform Attachment 2 Part No 1141466
Attaching/Adjusting the Arm Tube
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.
1. Loosen the arm tube adjustment knob, located just below the arm pad.
2. Slide the arm tube into the slot underneath the arm pad.
3. Adjust the arm tube to the desired position.
4. Securely tighten the arm tube adjustment knob.
Arm Tube
Arm Pad
Adjustment
Knob
FIGURE 2 Attaching/Adjusting the Arm Tube
Adjusting the Angle or Tilt of the Walker Platform Attachment
WARNING
DO NOT apply full weight while adjusting the angle or tilt - otherwise, injury may occur.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.
Adjusting the Angle
NOTE: This adjustment changes the inward or outward angle of the user’s arm to their torso on the horizontal plane.
1. Loosen the adjustment knobs that secure the support tube to the U ‐ clamps.
2. Turn the support tube until desired angle is obtained.
3. Securely tighten the adjustment knobs.
Adjusting the Tilt
NOTE: This adjustment changes the tilt of the user’s arm to the floor on the vertical plane.
1. Loosen the tilt adjustment knob.
NOTE: The tilt adjustment knob is located where the support tube connects with the arm support.
2. Lift up or push down on arm tube to obtain the desired tilt.
3. Securely tighten the tilt adjustment knob.
Arm Pad
Tilt Adjustment
Knob
Adjustment
Knobs
Arm Tube
Support Tube
U-Clamps
Front of
Walker
FIGURE 3 Adjusting the Angle or Tilt of the Walker
Platform Attachment
Part No 1141466 3 Walker Platform Attachment
Using the Arm Strap
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.
1. Unfasten the arm strap by pulling up on the hook and loop fastening strap.
2. Loosen arm strap by pulling it through the ring.
3. Slide the user’s arm into position.
4. Pull the fastening strap until a snug fit is obtained around the user’s arm.
5. Fold the hook and loop fastening strap over ring and secure it to the arm strap.
Replacing the Arm Pad
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.
NOTE: Note the position of the existing arm pad.
1. Slide the existing arm pad off of the arm support.
2. Slide a new arm pad onto the arm support.
NOTE: The sides of the cover are on the outside of the arm support, while the ends are tucked in.
Hook and Loop
Fastening Strap
Arm Strap
Ring
FIGURE 4 Using the Arm Strap
Arm
Pad
Arm
Support
FIGURE 5 Replacing the Arm Pad
Replacing the Fastening Strap
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6.
1. Remove the arm pad.
Refer to Replacing the
Arm Pad.
NOTE: Note the orientation of the existing arm strap.
2. While pulling on the ring, slide the fastening strap through the slots in the arm support.
3. Thread the end without the ring of the new arm strap through the slots in the arm support.
NOTE: Make sure the hook end is facing down.
4. Replace the arm pad.
Refer to Replacing the
Arm Pad.
Slots
Arm
Support
Fastening
Strap
Ring
FIGURE 6 Replacing the Fastening Strap
Walker Platform Attachment 4 Part No 1141466
Storing the Walker
NOTE: The walker can be folded without removing the walker platform attachment.
1. Fold the walker according to the instructions provided with the product.
2. Lower the height of the walker platform attachment if necessary.
Refer to Attaching/Adjusting the Walker Platform Attachment on page 2.
Care and Maintenance of the Walker Platform Attachment
1. Use a mild soap or detergent to clean the arm pads and dry thoroughly.
2. A light oil may be applied to the hardware to lubricate and aid in preventing rust.
Part No 1141466 5 Walker Platform Attachment
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Walker Platform Attachment
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FIGURE 7 Parts List
Description
Support Tube
Non-Skid Pad
Arm Support
Carriage Bolt
Knob
Locknut
Mounting Bolt
Arm Tube
Handle Push Grip
Universal Gray Plug
Arm Padding
Multi-Grip Rivet
Clamp
Clamp Assembly
Carriage Bolt
Non-Skid Pad
Clamp Assembly
1” Universal Plug Button
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Part No 1141466
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PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW
APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975.
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Part No 1141466 7 Walker Platform Attachment
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Elyria, Ohio USA
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Part No 1141466
Rev B - 08/08
