— 2 — Guide for Setting Up & Using Your U-Step 2 CONTENTS: A. Assembly Instructions B. Braking C. Tension Control Adjustment D. Sitting Down E. Walking Over Obstacles Transporting G. Setup After Transporting H. Optional Accessories 1. Laser & Sound Cueing Module Replacing the Cueing Module Batteries 2.
— 3 — A. Assembly Instructions 1) Open the box and take out the U-Step 2 from the box. 2) Cut any plastic ties and remove packing material used for protecting the walker in shipping. 3) Release the locking clip. 4) Pull up the handle bars until the seat becomes perpendicular to the ground.
— 4 — b. Press in the height adjust- ment button and pull up on the handle bar until the handle bars are the appropriate height. c. Re-tighten the height adjust- ment knobs with enough force that the handle bars do not wiggle.
— 5 — C. Tension Control Adjustment (Optional) 1) Not everyone needs to adjust the tension control to be safe. However, if you feel that the U-Step 2 rolls too easily for you, use the tension control to add resistance. Place your U-Step 2 on the surface where you walk most often.
— 6 — D. Sitting Down To sit down, you can either turn around while holding the handlebar or pivot the U-Step 2 around so that it is positioned behind you, then sit down on the seat. When you are sitting on the U-Step 2 you are facing backwards relative to the forward moving direction...
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— 7 — F. Transporting Your U-Step 2 1) With the U-Step 2 in front of you, raise the release lever in front of the seat and tilt the seat upward. Release ever 2) Reach down and pull up on the horizontal bar that has a sticker on it reading “Lift Here to Fold”...
— 8 — 3) Secure the locking clip to stop the walker from folding. Simply rotate the clip until it at- taches to the backrest tube. 4) Hold the U-Step 2 by the side to place it into your vehicle. G.
— 9 — H. Optional Accessories 1) Laser and Sound Cueing Module — Operating the Unit The module primarily helps those with Parkinson’s freezing but also helps anyone with an irregular gait pattern. The Laser and Sound Cueing Module can help you get started, normalize your walking, and increase your stride.
— 10 — When Sound Cueing is activated, both the sound and laser re- main on indefinitely. Turning the Sound Cueing off requires shut- ting the entire module off, by pressing the red button. Installing and Replacing the Cueing Module Batteries — Use either alkaline or lithium “AA”...
Please have your U-Step 2 serviced if the cabling becomes damaged. J. Warranty Your U-Step 2 Walking Stabilizer is warranted for a full year to work properly and be free from any defects in materials and workmanship. Additionally, the frame is warranted for three years from the date of purchase.
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— 12 — In-Step Mobility Products Corp. 1.800.558.7837 8048 Monticello Ave., Skokie, IL 60076 walkers@ustep.com www.ustep.com U-Step 2 Walking Stabilizer Specifications Passive Control Specifications (Model US-PC2) Model number ........US-PC2 Medicare code (HCPC) ......#E0147 Weight capacity ....(161 kg) 355 lbs Height adjustment range........
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