01.2005

crocodile

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CONTENTS

Safety ................................................................................ 4Guarantee ......................................................................... 4Tools .................................................................................. 4Maintenance ...................................................................... 4Ready for use .................................................................... 5Adjusting the top frame ..................................................... 6Adjusting the handles ........................................................ 6Anti-reverse wheel stop ..................................................... 7Drag wheel ........................................................................ 7Directional Stabilizers ........................................................ 8Anti-tip ............................................................................... 9Seat ................................................................................. 10Back support ................................................................... 11Hip supports .................................................................... 11Forearm support with handgrip ....................................... 12Sling seat size 1+2 .......................................................... 13Hand brake ...................................................................... 14Folding and transportation ............................................... 15Product identifikation ....................................................... 16Care and maintenance .................................................... 17Troubleshooting ............................................................... 18Measurements ................................................................. 19Article numbers ............................................................... 20Technical data ................................................................. 20Producer .......................................................................... 20Distributor ........................................................................ 20

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CROCODILEChoosing Crocodile, we are sure you have got a gait trainer, which will live up to any expectation one can have to a modern aid, for childern in the age of 2 to 14 years.

Crocodile is designed to provide the child the experiences of being free and mobile. It will grow along with the child and accompany the child through many happy hours during the years to come.

This user manual is meant as an assistance to have full benefit of the many possibilties offered by Crocodile. Therefore we recommend to go through this manual before Crocodile is put into service.

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SAFETYThe Crocodile has earned the CE-mark. This certifies that it meets all relevant Euro-pean safety requirements. Further the Crocodile is approved according to ISO 11199-2 samt EN 12182.

The durability of this product is 5 years when it is used on a daily basis.

Remove the CE-mark, when rebuilding the product or when using other than original R82 spare parts.

Never leave your child unattended in this product. Ensure permanent supervi-sion by an adult. Incorrect use of the Crocodile, may cause serious injury to the user. Take care that all the accessories and adjustments are placed and fitted correctly and check it on a regular basis.

GUARANTEENotification of defects will be received at R82 A/S within two years.

The Crocodile is guaranteed for 12 months. The guarantee is only valid when using original R82 spare parts and fittings. All special adjustments must be made by R82. R82 will not be held responsible for damage or injury caused by use of non-original parts or repairs made by a non-authorized R82 person.

TOOLSThe enclosed tool bag contains 4 Allen keys of respectively 2.5, 3, 4, & 6 mm. These tools are to be used adjusting the Crocodile.

MAINTENANCECrocodile functions without any maintenance, but the Allen screws in the handles, drag wheels and the locking clip on the top frame have be tightened frequently and the frame has to be wiped over.

Do not use any cleaning materials containing chlorine or methylated spirit.

Adjustments which are not described in this manual, must only be made by authorized R82 personnel.

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READY FOR USEBring the frame out of the bag, and loosen the finger screws (A) on the sides.

To unfold the frame completely, push the front wheels away from the rear wheels in a smooth movement. Tighten the finger screws when the frame is completely unfolded.

Open the tightening grips (B) on the side, and take up the back brace. Turn the brace 180 de-grees, and mount it in the rear wheels.

Mount the handles and tighten them (C).

It is important to fully tighten the screws.

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ADJUSTING THE TOP FRAME

1) Open the locking devices for the top frame (A)

2) Lift up or lower the top frame (B). The height must to be the same at both sides.

3) Tighten the locking devices (C) again.

Lift only the top frame to the maximum-mark.

Frequently retighten locking devices for the top frame.

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ADJUSTING THE HANDLES

1) Loosen the Allen screw (A) using the Allen key.

2) Turn the handle (B) into the position wanted.

3) Tighten the Allen screw (C).

Check that the Allen screws are tightened before taking the Crocodile into use again and check frequently afterwards.

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ANTI-REVERSE WHEEL STOP

Activate!

Press the security pin (A) and flip down the anti-reverse wheel stop (B). The anti-reverse wheel stop is now activated.

Deactivate!

Press the security pin (A) and flip up the anti-reverse wheel stop (B). When the securety pin clicks out the wheel stop is activated.

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DRAG WHEELThe drag wheel adjusts the force required to propel the Crocodile, which in turn slows the speed of the user.

Activate!Turn the red knob (A) right to activate the drag wheel.

The amount of drag is determined by how far the knob is turned.

Deactivate!Turn the red knob (A) left to reduce or deactivate the drag wheel.

The drag wheel is pre-adjusted at the factory, however the red knob may be tightened or loosened with a Phillips screwdriver for further tension adjustment.

You must hold the red knob while adjusting the screw to obtain desired tension.

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DIRECTIONAL STABILIZERS

The directional stabilizers lock the front wheels in a forward facing direction.

1) To activate the directional stabilizers pull the button (1A), turn it clockwise (1B), and release it so it engages in the slot.

The button should appear as shown in (1C). This locks the front wheels in a forward facing position only.

2) To deactivate the directional stabilizers pull the button (2A), turn it counter-clockwise (2B) so it no longer fits into the slot, and release it.

The button should appear as shown in (2C). This allows the front wheels to turn in any direction.

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ANTI-TIPActivate!

1) Turn the anti-tip downwards, when the security pin (A) clicks the anti-tip is activated.

Deactivate!

2) Press the security pin (A) and turn the anti-tip upwards, it is deactivated when the securety pin clicks in.

Mounting!

3) Remove the cover plug (C).

Mount the entire anti tip. Place the anti tip in the mounting lock and tighten with the through screw (D).

It is important that the security pin (E) points down, before the anti tip is tightened, to make sure that the spring mechanism actuates the outer securety pin.

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SEAT1) Mounting!

Mount the seat facing the front of Crocodile.

Start by mounting the left part of the seat:

Drag down the ball catch (A) and push against the seat, now place the seat in the fitting.

The right part of the seat is mounted without letting go of the left part (B).

Check that the security pin is in gear, to make that the seat is fastenet.

2) Flip-up seat (C)!

If the child do not use the seat, it can be fliped-up. (Drawing no. 2).

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BACK SUPPORTMounting the back support on the top frame:

1) Remove the padding from the top frame.

Open the zip (A) in the top frame padding and remove the padding.

2) Loosen the Allen screws in the fitting for the back support using the Allen key from the tool bag.

3) Place back support and fitting (B) around top frame.

4) Adjust the position of the back support before the fitting is tightened.

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HIP SUPPORTSMounting:

1) Place the fitting for the hip support around the top frame and the hip support bar (drawing A).

Height-, angle- and depthadjustements:

2) The height of the hip support is to be adjusted in the fitting, before the fitting is tightened

(drawing B). 3) The angle of the hip support is to be adjusted

in the adjustment fitting on the hip support (drawing C) .

4) The depth of the hip support is to be adjusted with screws in the adjustment fitting on the hip support (drawing D) .

Check the Allen screws before Crocodile is used again.

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1 FOREARM SUPPORT WITH HANDGRIP

Mounting and adjusting:

1) Place the forearm support on the handgrip, adjust into the depth desired and tighten the Allen screws of the fitting (A).

2) To adjust the angle of the forearm support, turn the finger screw placed at the bottom of the fitting (B).

3) Adjust the angle of the handgrip by loosening the fingerscrew (C) placed sideways on the fit-ting and tightening again after the adjustment has been carried out.

Check the Allen screws of the forearm support frequently.

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SLING SEAT SIZE 1+21) Place the back straps of the sling seat around

the top frame (A)

2) Place the front straps on the handles (B). 3) Open the sling seat at the sides (C) and place

the child in the sling seat and close the sides or open the snap fastener at both sides (D), place the child and close the snap fasteners again.

4) Tighten the security straps on the back of the sling seat (E).

4) Adjust the height of the seat in the buckles (F).

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HAND BRAKEFollow the instructions below to assemble the Crocodile hand brake:

1. Cut off 30 mm. of the foam on the handle.

2. Install the brake handle at the end of the handle. Drive the enclosed button into the end of the pipe.

3. Remove the screw (A) and pull the suspen-sion with the one rear wheel out. Loosen the screw holding the standard brake assembly (B) and remove the assembly from the sus-pension tube.

4. Pull the hand brake system including the wire down over the suspension tube. The brake is installed approx. 2 cm from the wheel so that the wheel can rotate freely. Fasten the brake system (C).

5. Install the suspension on the frame again. Make sure that the suspension is pushed all the way up in the frame, and fasten the screw (D).

6. Repeat this operation for the brake on the other side of the Crocodile.

The brake can be adjusted by turning the nut above the spring (E).

When the brake system is installed, the surplus wire may be cut off. Please ensure that the loose end is not so sharp that you can cut yourself on it. You may want to twist the end of the wire with a pair of pincers.

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FOLDING AND TRANSPORTATION

Folding Crocodile:

1) Open the locking devices for the top frame (A) and remove it (B).

2) Loosen the ball catches placed sideways on the Crocodile (drawing C).

3) Grip around the frame just above the front wheels, push the frame forward and it will fold (drawing D).

Transportation and storage:

4) When Crocodile is folded, place the top frame on the frame according to drawing E.

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Dato: 31-01-02 Belast: kgSN: 0840-01-111878-001Varenr: 880003

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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

A) Serial number

The label is placed on the frame just above the left front wheel.

B) Manufacturer

The label is placed on the frame just above the right front wheel.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCEFRAMECheck all screws on the walking aid on a regular basis. Further, it is important to keep the walking aid clean, both for your own comfort and the longevity of the product. Especially be aware to clean the holes for directional stabilizers. Wash the frame with car shampoo or washing-up liquid. If the walking aid is particularly dirty, a grease remover can be used.

INSPECTIONIt is important to fasten all screws on the frame and the accessories on a regular basis. Further, it is important to be aware of any indications of beginning faults on the frame, PVC parts and the like.

REPAIRIf there is a fault on your walking aid you should contact your dealer at once. Defective walking aids should not be used. If your aid needs reconditioning or repair, only original R82 parts must be used. Accessories or available spare parts which are broken can be forwarded to R82 for repair. If fault in the fundamental parts, the whole walking aid needs to be returned to R82 for repair. R82 will not be held responsible for damage or injury caused by use of non-original parts or repairs made by a non-authorized R82 person.

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Problem*

The frame work is rocking

The hand brace is loose

The walking frame seems loose.

* The user may experience several of these problems in a walking aid that is incorrectly adjusted or is being incorrectly used.

Solution

Loosen the hand screws in the sides. Pull back the rear wheels, and make sure the walking frame is completely unfolded in both sides.

Adjust the screws by the red locking handles till they are properly tightened.

Tighten all screws

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MEASUREMENTS Size 1 Size 2 in cm (inch) in cm (inch) (H) Height (from the floor to the top frame) 49-66 (19-25¾) 65-82 (25¼-32)(W) Max. width 62 (24) 69 (27)(L) Length 72 (28) 84 (32¾)(WH) Width between the handles 27-55 (10½-21½) 32-60 (12½-23½)(HH) Height from floor to handles 39-70 (15¼-27¼) 55-88 (21½-34¼) Length, folded 72 (28) 86 (33½) Height, folded 31 (12) 27 (10½) Weight 5,5 kg (12 lb) 6,5 kg (14 lb) Max. user height 115 (44¾) 150 (58½) Max. load/user weight 30 kg (66 lb) 45 kg (99 lb) Turning radius 100 (220 lb) 114 (251 lb)

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ARTICLE NUMBERS Size 1 Size 2

Forearm support 86810 86811Anti-tip 86815 86815Back support 86816 86816Hip support, set 86819 86819Seat 86820 86821Sling seat 86824 86825Padding for the top frame 86813 86814Drag wheel 86827 86827Anti-reverse wheel stop 86828 86828Directional stabilizer for front wheel, set 86829 86829

TECHNICAL DATAFrame: Aluminium pipe and ABS parts with powder coatingTop frame padding: Pipe isolation covered with Ducutex fabric

PRODUCERR82 A/SParallelvej 38751 GedvedDenmark

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DISTRIBUTOR

Please find your distributor on www.r82.com

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