Features
- Drive Knock Down Universal Aluminum Crutches are lighter than wood
- Comfortable, durable underarm pad and hand grip
- Disassembles for convenient storage
More Information
- Assembly Instructions:
– Remove contents from the package.
– With one hand, place bottom section on the floor with tip securely on the ground.
– Insert top section into tubing as shown.
– Depress both brass push pins simultaneously with thumbs and slide top half into bottom half until the push pins “pop” through holes.
– You will hear an audible click when top section is secure. - Height Adjustment:
– Unlock both blue euro-style clips on hand grip by using thumbs and pressing outward on thumb tab.
– With both thumbs, push hand grip down in order to have full access to brass push pins.
For Individuals Between 4’6″ And 5’2″
– Set underarm adjustment tube in first (lowest from ground) set of INSIDE adjustment holes on the top crutch section, making sure push pins protrude all the way through the adjustment holes. Continue to step
For Individuals Between 5’3″ And 5’10”
– Turn crutch upside down so the underarm pad is on the floor. With the foot, hold the underarm pad to the floor and pull up on receptacle tube while depressing push pins.
– Set underarm adjustment tube in the second (middle) set of INSIDE adjustment holes on the top crutch section, making sure push pins protrude all the way through the adjustment holes.
For Individuals Between 5’11” And 6’6″
– Turn crutch upside down so the underarm pad is on the floor. With the foot, hold the underarm pad to the floor and pull up on receptacle tube while depressing push pins.
– Set underarm adjustment tube on the third (highest from ground) set of INSIDE adjustment holes on the top crutch section, making sure push pins protrude all the way through the adjustment holes.
– Adjust bottom height adjustment tube by depressing both silver push pins and rotating slightly so push pins to flow freely. Slide to desired height and turn until silver push pins protrude through holes.
– Set hand grip by placing an underarm pad under the armpit and sliding hand grip so that the elbow has a 10o bend.
– When correct position is achieved, lock euro-style clips in place by inserting into positioning hole and locking push tab. Repeat for the second crutch - Cautions:
– Use after proper training under the direction of your doctor or physical therapist.
– Replace Crutch Tips if worn.
– Use extra caution on wet and slippery surfaces - Safety Check:
– With crutches positioned, confirm patient can lean forward comfortably while resting on the underarm supports. The patient should not have to stand uncomfortably erect. Ensure both push-buttons are firmly in place and handgrips are secure.
