Walker Platform Attachment
Assembly, Installation and Operating Instructions
Model No. 6027
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Check ALL parts for shipping damage. If shipping damage is noted, DO NOT use. Contact carrier/dealer
for further instruction.
ꢀ WARNING
DO NOT use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading
and understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner’s
manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with this product or optional equipment.
if you are unable to understand the warnings, cautions or instructions, contact a healthcare
professional, dealer or technical personnel before attempting to use this equipment - otherwise,
injury or damage may occur.
DO NOT use the walker platform attachment with any other walker accessories unless
prescribed by a health care professional (Doctor-Therapist).
Ensure that the walker is securely locked into the open position before installing the walker
platform attachment - otherwise, injury may occur.
The walker MUST be level to the ground.
ALL four legs of the walker MUST be in contact with the floor when exerting weight onto the
walker with the walker platform attachment.
DO NOT lean too far forward or to the side with the walker platform attachment as the walker
may become unbalanced and injury may occur.
The walker platform attachment does not fall under any separate weight limitation beyond that
of the walker that it attaches to, up to a maximum walker weight limitation of 300 pounds.
Learn how to use the walker platform attachment in the presence of a health care professional
(Doctor-Therapist).
If the walker platform attachment is exposed to extreme temperature (above 100°F or below
32°F), high humidity and/or becomes wet, prior to use, ensure handgrips DO NOT twist on the
walker platform attachment handle - otherwise damage or injury may occur.
ꢀ ACCESSORIES WARNING
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.
ꢀ INSTALLATION WARNING
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure that all attaching compo-
nent parts are secure.
For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit www.invacare.com
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Walker Platform Attachment
Attaching/Adjusting the Arm Tube
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.
1. Loosen the arm tube adjustment knob, located
just below the arm pad.
Arm Pad
2. Slide the arm tube into the slot underneath the
arm pad.
Arm Tube
3. Adjust the arm tube to the desired position.
4. Securely tighten the arm tube adjustment
knob.
Adjustment
Knob
Adjusting the Angle or Tilt of the Walker Platform Attachment
ꢀ WARNING
DO NOT apply full weight while adjusting the
angle or tilt - otherwise, injury may occur.
Arm Tube
Arm Pad
Tilt Adjustment
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.
Knob
Support Tube
Adjusting the Angle
NOTE: This adjustment changes the inward or
outward angle of the user’s arm to their torso on the
horizontal plane.
U-Clamps
Adjustment
Knobs
1. Loosen the adjustment knobs that secure the
support tube to the U‐clamps.
2. Turn the support tube until desired angle is
obtained.
Front of
Walker
3. Securely tighten the adjustment knobs.
Adjusting the Tilt
NOTE: This adjustment changes the tilt of the user’s
arm to the floor on the vertical plane.
1. Loosen the tilt adjustment knob.
NOTE: The tilt adjustment knob is located where the
support tube connects with the arm support.
2. Lift up or push down on arm tube to obtain the
desired tilt.
3. Securely tighten the tilt adjustment knob.
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Walker Platform Attachment
Using the Arm Strap
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.
Arm Strap
1. Unfasten the arm strap by pulling up on the
hook and loop fastening strap.
Hook and Loop
Fastening Strap
2. Loosen arm strap by pulling it through the
ring.
3. Slide the user’s arm into position.
4. Pull the fastening strap until a snug fit is
obtained around the user’s arm.
Ring
5. Fold the hook and loop fastening strap over
ring and secure it to the arm strap.
Replacing the Arm Pad
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.
NOTE: Note the position of the existing arm pad.
1. Slide the existing arm pad off of the arm
support.
2. Slide a new arm pad onto the arm support.
Arm
Pad
NOTE: The sides of the cover are on the outside of the
arm support, while the ends are tucked in.
Arm
Support
Replacing the Fastening Strap
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 6.
Slots
Fastening
Strap
NOTE: Note the orientation of the existing arm strap.
Arm
Support
2. While pulling on the ring, slide the fastening
strap through the slots in the arm support.
Ring
3. Thread the end without the ring of the new
arm strap through the slots in the arm support.
NOTE: Make sure the hook end is facing down.
Walker Platform Attachment
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Storing the Walker
NOTE: The walker can be folded without removing the walker platform attachment.
1. Fold the walker according to the instructions provided with the product.
2. Lower the height of the walker platform attachment if necessary. Refer to Attaching/Adjusting
the Walker Platform Attachment on page 2.
Care and Maintenance of the Walker Platform Attachment
1. Use a mild soap or detergent to clean the arm pads and dry thoroughly.
2. A light oil may be applied to the hardware to lubricate and aid in preventing rust.
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Walker Platform Attachment
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FIGURE 7 Parts List
Item No. Part No.
Description
Support Tube
Non-Skid Pad
Arm Support
Carriage Bolt
Knob
Locknut
Mounting Bolt
Arm Tube
Handle Push Grip
Universal Gray Plug
Arm Padding
Multi-Grip Rivet
Clamp
Clamp Assembly
Carriage Bolt
Non-Skid Pad
Clamp Assembly
1” Universal Plug Button
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LIMITED WARRANTY
PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW
APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/user of our products.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to
state.
Invacare warrants its product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for five years for the
original purchaser. If within such warranty period any such product shall be proven to be defective, such
product shall be repaired or replaced, at Invacare's option. This warranty does not include any labor or
shipping charges incurred in replacement part installation or repair of any such product. Invacare's sole
obligation and your exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited to such repair and/or replacement.
For warranty service, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased your Invacare product. In the
event you do not receive satisfactory warranty service, please write directly to Invacare at the address on the
back cover. Provide dealer's name, address, model number, and the date of purchase, indicate nature of the
defect and, if the product is serialized, indicate the serial number.
Invacare Corporation will issue a return authorization. The defective unit or parts must be returned for
warranty inspection using the serial number, when applicable, as identification within thirty (30) days of return
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Walker Platform Attachment
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