Using glide brakes (figure 4) – Invacare 6300-5F User Manual

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TO RELEASE GLIDE BRAKES

1. Grab both side handles and carefully lift yourself up into a standing

position while shifting your weight FORWARD.

NOTE: When the user's weight is lifted off of the seat, the glide brakes disengage.

WARNING

DO NOT lean backward while going from a seated to a stand-

ing position otherwise the walker may move.

USING GLIDE BRAKES (FIGURE 4)

NOTE: Refer to all WARNINGS in the SAFETY SUMMARY in this instruction sheet.
NOTE: Only the glide brake heels should touch the ground/floor when walking

with walker.

TO ENGAGE THE GLIDE BRAKES

1. Stop moving the walker.
2. Ensure that the seat is properly placed DOWN. Refer to OPENING

THE WALKER in this manual.

3. Carefully sit on the seat. Adjust your weight so it is evenly distributed

on the walker seat.

NOTE: The user's weight on the seat causes the glide brakes to engage.

WARNING

The Rear Glide Brakes engagement may vary dependng upon

the weight distributed on the seat and the positioning of the

user on the seat.
DO NOT rock, lean back, or tip the walker while seated on

the walker seat.

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