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2. Use
The SMARTSTICK is used by people with walking disabilities to compensate for reduced mobility and
as a coordination aid when standing and walking. The integrated tracking and alarm module makes
the SMARTSTICK particularly attractive for disoriented people suffering from dementia. Thanks to its
simple functionality, the SMARTSTICK is also an ideal everyday aid for people with visual impairments.
The SMARTSTICK is primarily intended for outside use, but the SMARTSTICK can also be used indoors
as a walking aid and, if there is sufficient cellular, to alert in an emergency. When using it, there are a
few safety precautions to keep in mind. You can find these starting on page 14.
The SMARTSTICK concept consists of two aspects: the walking stick itself and the integrated
electronics with the user portal. To use the SMARTSTICK, please carry out the following steps!
Warning: Hand poles may only be adjusted by qualified personnel. Please contact your
nearest medical supply store. If you would like to adjust the setting yourself despite the
warning, please proceed as follows:
2.1 Height adjustment::
1) Before making the adjustment, loosen the union nut (Fig. K) by turning it
counterclockwise by about half.
2) Unlock the height adjustment by pressing the button (Fig. I).
3) Adjust the length of the stick to your height by pulling the support tubes
apart or pushing them together.
4) Lock the height adjuster again by aligning the tubes so that two locking
holes are on top of each other, and the push button snaps back into
place.
5) Tighten the union nut again!
Attention: Risk of falling due to SMARTSTICK buckling if the height
adjustment is not locked correctly.
Fig. I
Fig. K