Orthomate™ - User Manual Page 3 of 12
©2017 StrideOn Ltd
Thank you for choosing the Orthomate™ Knee Scooter
Read this user manual and all the safety instructions before using the Orthomate™. If after reading this
manual you have questions, please contact your authorised Orthomate™ dealer for further assistance.
The Orthomate™ Knee Scooter is a medical device for individuals with below the knee injuries. It is not a toy
or recreational scooter. Failure to follow these important cautions below may result in serious injury:
• DO NOT use if you have difficulty with balance.
• DO NOT use if tyres are under inflated, or exceed the PSI on the side of tyre.
• DO NOT use as an aid to assist standing up from a seated position.
• DO NOT use on stairs, steps, moving walkways, or escalators.
• DO NOT use over curbs or uneven ground.
• DO NOT use to go faster than a slow walking pace.
• DO NOT turn the unit sharply while moving.
• DO NOT stand or sit on the unit.
• DO NOT use on soft or uneven terrain.
• DO NOT turn sharply while moving.
• DO NOT use in a shower, bath, wet or slippery conditions.
• DO NOT use if component of the Knee Scooter is broken or not functioning properly.
• DO NOT use if you are under the influence of alcohol, medication or any other substance.
Consult Your Physician Before Using
You should consult with your Doctor/Medical Practitioner if you have any concerns whatsoever before
using the Orthomate™ Knee Scooter. Neither StrideOn Australia Pty Ltd nor any employee of
StrideOn Australia Pty Ltd is medically qualified to advise you on your suitability to use the
Orthomate™ Knee Scooter or make an assessment that the Orthomate™ will be appropriate for your
purpose or condition.
Maximum User Weight:
The Orthomate™ Knee Scooter can accommodate individuals up to 159kg.
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
Orthomate™ Knee Scooters are built to exacting standards and are carefully inspected prior to shipment.
StrideOn. (StrideOn Ltd) warrants the Orthomate™ Knee Scooter (“Orthomate™”) frame and cross
braces to be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal wear and tear from the date of
purchase for a Limited Lifetime (“Warranty”).
The Warranty extends only to the original purchaser of the Orthomate™. StrideOn’s only obligation under
the Warranty is to repair or replace the defective product. The warranty does not include labour or
shipping charges incurred to repair or replace the defective product.
The Warranty is void if: the product serial number has been removed or made illegible; the product has
been repaired or modified by an unauthorised third party; the product is damaged from the use or
attachment of unauthorised parts or devices; the product is damaged by the user’s failure to adhere to
product operating instructions and safety precautions; the product is damaged by negligence, misuse,
accident, or improper maintenance; the product is damaged from an act of God or any event outside the
control of StrideOn Ltd.