Invacare Mobility Aid WT 200 User Manual

Walking Tutor  
Assembly, Installation and Operating Instructions  
Model No. WT 200  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
NOTE: Check all parts for shipping damage. In case of damage, DO NOT use. Contact  
Carrier/Invacare for further instructions.  
Safety Summary  
To ensure the safe and proper installation of the WT200 walking tutor, these instructions  
MUST be followed:  
WARNING  
DO NOT use this equipment without first reading and understanding this  
instruction sheet. If you are unable to understand the warnings, cautions and  
instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel if  
applicable, before attempting to install this equipment - otherwise, injury or  
damage may occur.  
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.  
Assembling the Walking Tutor  
Tools required:  
• 9/16 Open End Wrench  
• 16mm Box End Wrench  
• 19mm Box End Wrench  
• 13mm Socket Wrench  
• 16mm Socket Wrench  
• 18mm Socket Wrench  
• 5mm Allen Key  
• 6mm Allen Key  
Attaching Strap Assemblies to the Boom  
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 1 on page 2.  
1. Remove the boom cover to expose the boom crossbar (Detail “C”).  
2. Secure the strap assembly on the crossbar by placing the strap around crossbar and  
inserting the buckles through the loop (Detail A”).  
For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services,  
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Socket Head Screws  
Allen Key  
DETAIL “B”  
DETAIL “A”  
Actuator and Boom  
Bearing Block  
Mast  
Mast  
Kneepad  
Boom Bearing  
Retainer  
DETAIL “C”  
Mast  
Attaching the Walking Tutor to the Lift  
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3 on page 4.  
1. Install the pivot assembly to the mast.  
2. Replace the boom bearing retainer.  
3. Swing the boom back and push the bearing block into the top of the mast.  
4. Secure the bearing block to the top of the mast with the existing socket head screws.  
5. Ensure that the walking tutor armrests are positioned the correct way before  
assembling (not shown).  
6. Position the walking tutor in behind the actuator.  
7. Rotate the walking tutor to match the boom orientation.  
8. Using the socket head screws and locknuts, secure the walking tutor bearing block to  
the pivot assembly (Detail “C” and Detail “D”).  
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DETAIL “B”  
Boom Bearing  
Retainer  
DETAIL “A”  
Bearing Block  
Socket Head Screws  
Allen Key  
Pivot  
Assembly  
Mast  
DETAIL “C”  
DETAIL “D”  
WalkingTutor  
Bearing Blocks  
Bearing Blocks  
Socket Head  
Screws  
Locknut  
Pivot  
Assembly  
Walking Tutor  
Bearing Block  
Mast  
Actuator  
Assembling the Armrest to Walking Tutor  
2. Level the walking tutor arm by using the hand pendant. Refer to Using the Walking  
3. Remove the lever from the walking tutor arm and remove the spacer (not shown).  
4. Insert the spacer into the armrest assembly tube.  
5. Insert the armrest assembly tube with the spacer inside into the walking tutor arm.  
6. Align the hole in the spacer with the walking tutor arm and replace the lever and  
tighten in place.  
7. Pull out the lever to position it.  
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Hand Grip  
Armrest  
Hand Grip  
Adjustment Knob  
Lever  
Armrest  
Adjustment Knob  
Height Adjustment Holes  
Walking  
Tutor Arm  
Armrest  
Assembly Tube  
Adjusting the Armrest  
NOTE: For this procedure, 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 holes that best fits the  
patient.  
3. Tighten the armrest adjustment knob.  
Angle  
1. Loosen and pull out the armrest adjustment knob.  
2. Position the armrest to one of the seven angle adjustment holes (not shown) that best  
fits the patient.  
3. Tighten the armrest adjustment knob.  
Depth  
1. Loosen the lever.  
2. Slide the armrest assembly to the desired depth.  
3. Tighten the lever.  
Hand Grip Distance  
1. Loosen the hand grip adjustment knob.  
2. Slide the hand grip to the desired position.  
3. Tighten the hand grip adjustment knob.  
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Using the Walking Tutor  
NOTE: Refer to the warnings and cautions in sling and lift manuals provided with the products  
before using the walking tutor.  
Removing the Footplate  
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.  
1. Lift the footplate up to disengage the “C” brackets from the main frame.  
2. Pull the footplate away.  
Footplate  
Main Frame  
“C” Bracket  
Fitting the Sling to a Patient  
WARNING  
ALWAYS position a sling low down around the patient's torso.  
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6.  
1. Fit the sling to the patient before wheeling the lifter into position to carry out the lift.  
2. Lean the patient forward and position the sling around the lower back with the torso  
band against the patient.  
NOTE: The sling should be centered so that equal lengths of the sling extend forward under the  
arms.  
3. Fasten the torso band firmly around the patientʹs chest.  
Sling  
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Lifting the Patient  
1. Instruct the patient to place arms outside the sling.  
2. Ensure the following:  
A. The walking tutor is hanging down out of the way.  
B. The patientʹs 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 (only when the walking tutor is used).  
3. Attach the sling to the lift. Refer to the sling manual provided with the sling.  
4. Instruct the patient to lean back into the sling.  
5. Lift the patient by pressing the up button on the handset.  
Positioning the Walking Tutor to Suit the Patient  
1. Raise the patient to an almost standing position.  
2. Swing the walking tutor up and attach strap assembly buckles (Detail “C” on Figure  
1) hanging from the mast on to the pins.  
3. Ask the patient to hold on to the walking tutor handles and to step back to stand up in  
an upright position.  
4. Adjust the height of the armrests to suit the patient.  
5. If necessary, retract the kneepad to clear the patients legs.  
6. Lower the mast by one inch so that patient is fully supporting their own weight.  
Walking the Patient  
1. Ensure that the rear casters are unlocked.  
2. Stand behind the lift and hold on to caretaker handles.  
3. While looking at the patient, gently and slowly pull the lift backward thus allowing  
the patient to start walking. Continue guiding the patient in this manner.  
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Canada  
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©2006 Invacare Corporation  
Part No 1141439  
PRODUCT MADE  
IN AUSTRALIA  
Rev A - 04/14/06  
 
 

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