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  • Page 2: Before You Start

    Before you start! Is iWALK 2.0 right for you? MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM PHYSICAL ABILITIES OTHER REQUIREMENTS • You will read all the instructions before attempting to use iWALK2.0s 1. STAIR TEST • You will follow all instructions for fitting and first time use...
  • Page 3 2.0 SIZE CHART - based on user's height iWALK 2.0 SIZE CHART - based on user's leg length NO – (Your leg is outside the ranges shown – iWALK2.0 will YES – Your leg length is within the ranges shown – iWALK WILL...
  • Page 4 LEARN TO USE YOUR iWALK 2.0 IN 3 EASY STEPS ASSEMBLY FITTING Repackaging...
  • Page 5 LEARN FASTER! View INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS instead! Assembly www.iwalk-free.com/help Instructions STEP 1 1. Thigh Support Insert Upper Assembly tubes into Knee Platform (12) 2. Thumb Screws 9. Thigh Strap 3. Handle 10. Knee Strap 4. Nut (underside Handle must face forward. thigh support) 11.
  • Page 6 www.iwalk-free.com/help LEARN FASTER! View INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS instead! Assembly STEP 3 PULL LOCKED! TEST PULL 2. INSERT DOWN TUBE 1. PRESS SPRING IN Attach Lower Assembly to Knee A) Identify Right Support Tube (7) by letter “R” Platform (12). 1. Press in spring head B) Push the silver spring head and insert Support Tube (7) into Knee Platform (12).
  • Page 7 STEP 4 STEP 5 Connect Thigh Supports (1) to Handle (3) Clamp (8) should be centered between ends 1. Insert Thumb Screws (2) into slots in Handle. of Support Tubes (8) 2. Raise Thigh Supports and thread and centered on slot as Thumb Screws into the nuts located THUMB shown.
  • Page 8 Fitting Fitting LEARN FASTER! View INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS instead! Instructions www.iwalk-free.com/help STEP 1 Proper fit is essential! But it’s also easy. Get these three things right and you’ll be iWALKing in minutes. We’ll show you how. Tight Height Vertical Alignment Make sure Thigh Supports (1) can rotate For control and stability, Adjust both the upper freely.
  • Page 9 Right Foot Clamp must be loose 1. PUSH SPRING HEADS Incorrect Correct 2. ROTATE FOOT Left Foot 180˚ POSITION FOOT FOR LEFT OR RIGHT LEG USE Curved edge of foot must be positioned toward outside 1. Loosen Clamp Nut (8b) 2.
  • Page 10 www.iwalk-free.com/help LEARN FASTER! View INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS instead! Fitting Loosen Clamp Bolt LOWER LEG HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Before putting A. Loosen Clamp Nut (8b) weight on the B. Check height – For first time use, proper height is when center of pad, crutch, make certain at back edge of Knee Platform (12), aligns ½...

  • Page 11: Weight Distribution

    STEP 4 STEP 5 UPPER LEG HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT VERTICAL ALIGNMENT – POSITIONING Press the push button spring head and pull up on Handle (3) until the Thigh 1. Find a hard, level surface Supports (1) are as high as possible on 2.
  • Page 12 www.iwalk-free.com/help LEARN FASTER! View INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS instead! Fitting VERTICAL ALIGNMENT - continued A. Slide knee as far forward as possible on the Knee Platform (12) B. With 50% of your weight on the crutch, use the Handle (3) to move the crutch left or right to give a slight outward tilt. When properly fitted, the crutch should be angled slightly outward as shown below.
  • Page 13 VERTICAL ALIGNMENT – FINAL ADJUSTMENT Fine tuning the vertical alignment is important for best function of your iWALK. Follow the instructions below to tailor your iWALK to your leg geometry. Adjustments shown are for right leg. Left leg would be opposite (mirror image) A- Angles inward (unstable!) USER’S Loosen both Thumb Screws (2) so Thigh Supports (1) can rotate.
  • Page 14 www.iwalk-free.com/help LEARN FASTER! View INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS instead! Fitting Straps Adjustment Before you adjust the straps, you need to understand how they work. There are two distinct sections. The Length Length Adjustment Section Tighten / Loosen Section Adjustment section and the Tighten/ Loosen This section has BLACK buckles on either end.

  • Page 15: Strap Installation

    Different Buckle Types T Lock Buckles are located at the ends of the Straps. They are used to attach the Straps to the crutch. Tensionlock Buckles are used to adjust the length (and tension) of the Straps. Each Strap has two T Lock buckles and two Tensionlock buckles. T Lock Buckles Tensionlock Buckles Strap Installation...
  • Page 16 www.iwalk-free.com/help LEARN FASTER! View INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS instead! Fitting Strap Adjustment and Tightening A. Position your leg on the Knee Platform C) Fully tension the strap using the D) Repeat for upper thigh Strap and calf (12) as far forward as possible. Drape the TIGHTEN / LOOSEN SECTION.
  • Page 17 To remove crutch, reduce tension on the straps and disconnect buckles. Order of removal: 1. Calf Strap 2. Upper Thigh Strap 3. Knee Strap A. Lift up on Gray tensionlock buckle to reduce tension of Strap B. Push forward on Gray T Lock buckle to disconnect from crutch Remove calf Strap first, then upper thigh Strap.
  • Page 18 LEARN FASTER! View INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS instead! Instructions www.iwalk-free.com/help If PROPERLY FITTED, it is easy to learn to walk with iWALK2.0, provided that you FOLLOW OUR INSTRUCTIONS. People learn at different rates - you must allow yourself at least 5-30 minutes to adapt to the device. SAFETY CHECKLIST –...

  • Page 19: Starting Position

    Environment 1. Use hard, level surface. Avoid uneven surfaces or padded carpets. 2. Use area that allows walking in a straight line for at least 15 steps without stopping or turning. 3. Make sure there are no obstacles in your path. 4.

  • Page 20: Avoid Common Mistakes

    www.iwalk-free.com/help LEARN FASTER! View INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS instead! BEFORE YOU START: AVOID COMMON MISTAKES DO NOT LOOK DOWN. You will want to look down, but this causes posture that is not normal, which makes walking more difficult. Hint – find a distant object before you start walking, and con- tinue to look at it while walking.

  • Page 21: Let's Get Started

    LET’S GET STARTED: START POSITION STEP FORWARD, THEN BACK WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION Begin from Start Step forward with good Return to Start Lean forward position leg then STOP position (step back with good foot) PRACTICE EXERCISE – STEP FORWARD, STEP BACK: A.
  • Page 22 www.iwalk-free.com/help LEARN FASTER! View INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS instead! STEP 2 START WALKING: Start Position Lean Forward Step forward with good leg Step with iWALK leg A. Stand in the Start position. B. Same as in Practice Exercise, C. As soon as it feels natural, step D.
  • Page 23 Tip 1 - If your good leg gets very tired, it means you are not committing your weight to the crutch. Remember, when your good foot goes from back to front, all your weight is on the crutch leg. This is normal, and you must not rush to put your good foot back on the ground.
  • Page 24 www.iwalk-free.com/help LEARN FASTER! View INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS instead! EFFICIENCY ADJUSTMENTS Your crutch is currently adjusted to the PHASE 1 LEARNING SETTINGS (crutch leg slightly shorter than good leg, crutch PHASE 1 angled outward). These settings are temporary. They LEARNING SETTINGS make it easier to learn, but are not intended for maximum First 3-10 minutes.
  • Page 25 Stairs Stairs are easy on the iWALK2.0, however, stairs should NOT BE ATTEMPTED until you've gained full proficiency. Always use the hand rail(s) when ascending or descending stairs. UP - Always lead with your good leg followed by your iWALK leg. Take one step at a time.

  • Page 26: What You Have

    Repackage Repackage Instructions WHAT YOU HAVE: SMALL PARTS BAG CONTENTS: UPPER KNEE PLATFORM SUPPORT TUBES LOWER 1x Strap ASSEMBLY with straps ASSEMBLY 2x Thumb Screw 1x Clamp-Nut 1x Clamp-Bolt Note - To prevent shipping damage, make sure that all metal tubes are placed back in the protective plastic bag they came in.
  • Page 27 A. Extend the tubes just enough so that you can rotate the two Thigh Supports so they nest together inside the tubes as shown. Hint – To extend tubes, grasp tubes above and below the gray plastic collars and pull in opposite directions.

  • Page 28: Very Important

    Repackage A. Make sure both of the straps on the Knee Platform are attached. Then tighten them all the way so that they are neat and secure. Tuck strap tails under the pad sleeve as shown below. B. Place the Knee Platform on top of the Upper Crutch Assembly. VERY IMPORTANT: Make sure the rounded part (forward edge) is placed closest...
  • Page 29 A. Slide the Lower Crutch B. Place the Support Tubes on top Assembly under the straps of the Knee Platform, underneath and onto the Knee Platform. the straps and beside the Lower Crutch Assembly. C. Nest the bag of Small Parts Note - Make sure on the Knee Platform between the Lower Crutch...
  • Page 30 Repackage A. Slide the entire crutch back into the bag it came in and put it in the box. B. Slide the plastic bag containing the crutch parts in, with the wire tied end facing toward the opening. C. Place the User Guide on top of the bag, with the front side facing up.

  • Page 31: Regulatory And Compliance Information

    Inc. cepartner4U, Esdoornlaan 13, 3951 130 North Marina Drive...
  • Page 32 6. Gate Strap Technical Assistance Hotline: 562-653-4222 13. Calf Strap Mount 7. Support Tubes 14. Height Adjustment Spring – Lower Have this page open when calling 8. Clamp iWALKFree for technical support . 8a. Clamp Bolt 8b. Clamp Nut 15. Foot...

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