Step-by-Step Guide to Using Your

In-Step Mobility Products Corp.

U-Step II Walking Stabilizer

4-inch non-markingcasters

Paddedseat

Tension control

Heightadjustable

Adjustablebackrest

Spring-loaded front wheel

Place to step forgoing up curbs

Glow-in-the-Darktabs

Laser projectedred line –optional

Ergonomicallypositionedhandlebars

Comfort grips

Hand brake

Removablebasket

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CONTENTS:

A. Assembly Instructions

B. Braking

C. Tension Control Adjustment

D. Sitting Down

E. Walking Over Obstacles

F. Transporting

G. Setup After Transporting

H. Optional Accessories

1. Laser & Sound Cueing Module

Replacing the Cueing Module Batteries

2. Alternative Brake Accessory

3. Weights

I. Maintenance

J. Warranty Information

Guide for Setting Up & Using Your U-Step II

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A. Assembly Instructions1) After opening the box, cut the plastic ties that secured the

U-Step II in transit.

2) Lift up on the tube atthe top near the seat sothat the seat becomeshorizontal with theground.

Press the seat downuntil it snaps into place.(Below)

3) Install the left and the right handlebars.

If you have any doubt which is theleft and right handlebar, look at thejunction box below the seat andyou can see the left handle barcable is connected into the left sideand vice versa for the right.

Junction Box

Right Handlebar

Left Handlebar

You will need to push in the height adjustment button to slidethe handle bar into the lower height adjustment tube. (Left)Also, when you insert the handlebars make sure that the cablesare routed to the inside of the handlebars, rather than the out-side. (Right)

4) Adjusting the Handlebars to the proper height. Generally, thehandlebars are adjusted so that the handles are 2-3 inches aboveyour palm when your arm rests at your side.

5) Quick-Release Handle Bar Lock Lever

a. Slide each handle bar in by depressing thespring-loaded pin at the bottom of the handle bar.

b. Rotate the Quick-Release Locking Leverclockwise about three to six turns (B1), until thelever is in the upright position, then flip thelever straight down to tighten the handle bar(B2).

c. Check whether the handle bar wiggles left orright. If the handle bar wiggles, unlock thelever and rotate it another turn clockwise; foldthe lever to tighten, and check again for anywiggling. Repeat this procedure until the han-dle bars are sufficiently tight.

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B1 - Unlocked

Rotate Clockwise

Flipstraightdown

B2 - Locked

6) Assembling the Backrest

There are three adjustment holes for thebackrest. (Left) Choose the one most com-fortable foryou when yousit down.

Insert the two bolts and wingnuts provided to secure the back-rest into place. Slide the boltthrough the top side of the tubeand secure with the wing nutbelow. (Right)

7) Mounting the Basket

With the seat flipped upfrom the rear (the side heldshut by magnets), positionthe basket from underneath,with the curved side towardthe front, so that the fourconnecting bolts slide upthrough the mating holes inthe seat frame. (7A)

Secure the basket using the fourwashers and the wing nuts pro-vided. (7B)

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7A - Before attaching hardware

7B - After attaching hardware (close-up)

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B. BrakingThe U-Step II wheels will notroll until you release the brakesin one of the following ways:

1) Squeeze either or both handbrake levers to release thebrakes.

2) Pull up on the release bar ofthe alternative brake accessorydiscussed in section H.

1) Not everyone needs to adjust the tension control to be safe.However, if you feel that the U-Step II rolls too easily for you,use the tension control to add resistance. Place your U-Step IIon the surface where you walk most often. You will need moretension on a smooth surface such as flooring than you will oncarpet.

2) Using a flat head screwdriver, loosen the locking blot abouttwo turns.

C. Tension Control Adjustment (Optional)

Tension Control Lever - Notched

SetHoles

TensionLocking

Bolt

TensionLever

TensionIndicator(sticker)

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j WARNING:While sitting, DO NOT pushoff with your feet to move the U-Step II. This is unsafe.

D. Sitting DownTo sit down, you can either turnaround while holding the han-dlebar, or pivot the U-Step IIaround so that it is positionedbehind you and then sit downon the seat.

When you are sitting on the U-Step II you are facing back-wards relative to the movingdirection of the U-Step II.

3) The Tension Control Lever is initially set to Low (L). Push theTension Control Lever forward (toward the H) to increase thetension. Re-tighten the tension locking bolt making sure thelever settles into one of the set holes. Note: If you do not posi-tion the lever in a set hole, the tension lever might rub againstthe side of the gray wheel.

4) Remember tosqueeze one of thehand brakes while test-ing the walker. Test therolling speed of thewalker; if you needmore or less resistanceadjust accordingly.

Tension Locking Bolt

Tension Lever

Tension Indicator (sticker)

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E. Walking Over ObstaclesThe U-Step II has a patentedspring-loaded front caster thatenables it to roll over obsta-cles, such as door moldingstrips and cracks in the side-walk. It will help you ride overobstacles as high as one half-inch.

By removing the safety pinsthat stop the rear wheels fromspringing up, you can navigateup larger obstacles such ascurbs without lifting the walker.

You can go up a curb or smallstep by either stepping downon the back of the base, or justby pulling back on the handle-bars, you can raise the front ofthe walker to go up a curb orsmall step.

After raising the frontend, release thebrake and roll up theobstacle. This featurerequires reasonablebalance and is notappropriate for everyone. If you feelunsafe using this fea-ture, keep the lock-ing pins in place.

Locking Pins

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F. Transporting Your U-Step II

Release Lever

2) Reach down and pullup on the horizontal barthat has a sticker on itreading “Lift Here toFold” until the U-Step IIfolds up.

1) With the U-Step IIin front of you, raisethe release lever infront of the seat andtilt the seat upward.

3) Secure the Velcro strap tostop the walker from folding.The orange tab on the end ofthe Velcro is to help you seethe side of the Velcro withhooks for securing the strap.

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4) Hold the U-Step IIby the side to placeit into your vehicle.

G. Setup After Transporting

j SAFETY NOTE: It is very important to press theseat down until the Release Lever fully snaps into place.

1) Release the Velcro strap hold-ing the U-Step II in the foldedposition.

2) Allow the U-Step II to open –with the base on the ground.

3) Press the seat down in themiddle until the Release Leversnaps into place.

4) You can put the Velcro strap inside the basket so that it isnot hanging down.

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1) Laser and Sound Cueing Module — Operating the Unit

The module primarily helps those with Parkinson’s freezing butalso helps anyone with an irregular gait pattern. The Laser andSound Cueing Module can help you get started, normalize yourwalking, and increase your stride.

To activate the Laser Cueing function, press the red button onthe unit attached to the right handlebar. You should hear aseries of clicks and see the red power indicator light blinking. Abright red laser line will appear on the floor to guide your steps.

In this mode, without Sound Cueing activated, the upper blackbutton adjusts the time period before automatic laser shutoff toconserve battery power, and the lower black button adjusts theclicking volume. Pressing the upper button extends the shutoffperiod from 4 to 28 minutes in increments of 4 minutes; eachclick that sounds after pressing the button indicates 4 minutesof operating time in effect (from 1 to 7 clicks). Pressing thelower button lowers the click volume in steps to the softest set-ting, then recycling to the loudest setting.

To activate Sound Cueing, press and hold the top black buttonin for a few seconds until you hear a steady clicking. In this

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The Sound Cueing only operates while the Laser Cueing is on.When Sound Cueing is activated, both the sound and laserremain on indefinitely. Turning the Sound Cueing off requiresshutting the entire module off, by pressing the red button.

Use either alkaline or lithium“AA” batteries. Remove thesmall screw holding the bat-tery cover on (Figure 1) andslide the cover to the left toremove it. Note the posi-tion of the two batteries(Figure 2), ensuring that thethe “+” and “–” sides areinstalled in opposite direc-tions. The unit will clickeither three or five timeswhen the batteries areinstalled correctly. If theunit clicks three times, it isshutting off. If the unit clicksfive times, it is turning onand the power indicator willblink.

Installing and Replacing the Cueing Module Batteries —

2) Alternative Brake Accessory – (Provided Upon Request)

This allows a person to operate the brakes from a Horizontal barthat attaches at the handles. This feature is rarely used which iswhy it is not included. However, if you would like one sent toyou, please call In-Step and we will be happy to send it to you.

Figure 1

Figure 2

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3) Weights —

Although the U-Step II is very stable, we do offer weights as anaccessory to increase thestability of the walker.

These weights easilysecure to the base of the U-Step II using Velcrostraps.

Alternative Brake Accessory Installation instructions below:

a. Loosen the height adjustment bolts on the left and rightside with the 13-millimeter wrench supplied.

b. Carefully insertthe ends of the brakeaccessory into the rearof each handlebar untilthe push pin engagesin the holes on thewalker.

c. Adjust the height of the handlebars so that the horizontalbar is at a comfortable height for you.

d. Re-tighten the height adjustment bolts.

e. The pull-up rod below should be positioned below thehand brakes so that when the rod is pulled up the hand brakesare squeezed.

f. If you use this Alternative Brake setup, you may want toremove the backrest in front so that you can sit down on yourU-Step II from the front.

I. Maintenance

J. Warranty

j NOTE: DO NOT pull on the cabling. Pulling on acable can cause it to become kinked or stretched outof shape, which could prevent the braking systemfrom functioning properly. A damaged cable shouldbe replaced. Please have your U-Step II serviced ifthe cabling becomes damaged.

Your U-Step II Walking Stabilizer is warranted for a full year towork properly and be free from any defects in materials andworkmanship. Additionally, the frame is warranted for threeyears from the date of purchase.

In the event of a defect covered by this warranty, we will, at ouroption, repair or replace the device. In the event of a problem,you will need to return the walker for repair at your cost. We willfix the product or replace it and send it back to you at our cost.

This warranty does not cover device failure due to owner's mis-use or negligence.

In the event of a minor problem, In-Step Mobility Products willattempt to resolve the issue by sending replacement parts.

If you have a question about your U-Step II or this warranty,please contact In-Step Mobility Products at 1-800-558-7837.

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Clean your U-Step II with a clean, damp cloth when necessary.

Periodically check some of the moving components for wear.On a daily basis, check over the U-Step II by trying the brakes.Please call your U-Step II representative or call 1-800-558-7837if you experience any problems with the tension of the wheelsor with braking.

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U-Step II Walking Stabilizer

MedicareReimbursable!

In-Step Mobility Products Corp.

8027 Monticello Ave., Skokie, IL 60076 walkers@ustep.com www.ustep.com

1.800.558.7837

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Passive Control Specifications(Model US-PC2)

Model number ....................................US-PC2

Medicare code (HCPC) ........................#E0147

Weight capacity ..................................375 lbs

Height adjustment range..................................

..................accommodates users 4’10” to 6’2”

Height customization ..........................available

Size of Padded Seat............................19” x 8”

Height from floor to seat ............................22”

Overall width ............................................23”

Length ......................................................25”

Folded dimensions...... approx. 42” x 23” x 10”

Turning circle ............................................29”

Weight ..................................................20 lbs

Material of frame ............................................

............................Tubular Steel and Aluminum

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