Forearm Crutches
Assembly,Installation and Operating Instructions
Model Nos. 6125, 6153, 6154
HEIGHT ADJ USTMENT (FIGURE 1)
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Check ALL parts for shipping damage before
using. In case of damage, DO NOT use. Contact
Dealer/Carrier for further instruction.
NOTE: Refer to the GENERAL WARNINGS in the
SAFETY SUMMARY of this instruction sheet.
1. Depress the snap buttons on the leg extensions and
adjust the leg extensions up or down to achieve the
proper height for the user.
SAFETY SUMMARY
The following recommendations are made for the
safe use of the Invacare Forearm Crutches:
2. Ensure that leg extensions are engaged in the same
respectiveadjustmentholeandthesnapbuttonsfully
protrude through the hole of each leg for an even
height adjustment.
GENERAL WARNINGS
DO NOT insta ll or use this e quipme nt without first
re a ding a nd unde rsta nding the se instruc tions. If
you a re una ble to understa nd the Wa rnings, Ca u-
tions or Instruc tions, c onta c t a he a lthc a re profe s-
siona l, de a le r or te c hnic a l pe rsonne l be fore a t-
te mpting to insta ll this e quipme nt - othe rwise , in-
jury or da ma ge ma y oc c ur.
3. Adjust cuff height by depressing snap button on each
cuff and inserting the snap button into the adjust-
ment hole.
4. Ensure that cuffs are engaged in the same respec-
tive adjustment hole and snap buttons fully protrude
through adjustment hole of each cuff for an even
height adjustment.
Ma ke sure tha t a qua lifie d de a le r or the ra pist
instruc ts the use r on the prope r use a nd op-
e ra tion of the Fore a rm Crutc he s.
5. Rotate ALL collars until tight to secure cuffs and
leg extensions.
Alwa ys te st to se e tha t a ll pa rts of the c rutc he s
a re se c ure be fore using.
6. A dealer or therapist should instruct the user on the
proper adjustment and use of the crutches.
Sna p buttons MUST fully protrude through the hole
of e a c h le g e xte nsion to e nsure a positive loc k.
7. Periodically inspect all moving parts of the
crutches for proper operation.
Ensure tha t sna p buttons a re fully e nga ge d a nd
a ligne d in the prope r he ight a djustme nt hole
of e a c h c rutc h be fore use . This e nsure s tha t the
a djusta ble le gs a re se c ure ly loc ke d a nd a n
e ve n he ight a djustme nt is a c hie ve d.
NOTE: The crutch cuffs can be widened or narrowed to
help ensure a secure fit around the arms of the user.
Cuffs
Pe riodic a lly inspe c t rubbe r c rutc h tips to e n-
sure tha t the y a re not rippe d, worn or missing.
Re pla c e the m if a ny of the se c onditions e xist.
Inspe c t ha ndgrips a nd c uffs for da ma ge , i.e .,
c ra c ke d, be nt or broke n. Ca ll your de a le r if
a ny of the se proble ms e xist.
Collars
Cuff Adjustment
Holes
Grips
Snap Button
Adjustment Holes
Collars
Cuffs a re de signe d to a dd sta bility to the Fore -
a rm Crutc h a nd a re not inte nde d to support
the use rs we ight.
Th e Fo re a rm C ru tc h e s c a n p ro vid e
a mbula tory a ssista nc e to a n individua l we igh-
ing up to 300 lbs. (135 kg.) pe r c rutc h. The Fore -
a rm Crutc he s a re de signe d to provide support
a nd sta bility in a ssisting the use r.
Leg Extensions
Crutch Tips
FIGURE 1 - HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
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