Dura Stilts
Dura Stilts
Dura Stilts
DURA STILTS
ENGLISH / SPANISH
ASSEMBLY
AND
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
We will not be responsible for any accident resulting from irresponsible use, improper use, or failure to inspect
and maintain adequately.
BINDING ARBITRATION
USE OF THIS PRODUCT SIGNIFIES YOUR WILLINGNESS TO AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING BINDING ARBITRATION CONTRACT.
In consideration of the timely and cost effective resolution of controversies between the parties, all such controversies
regarding the Agreement or the rights of parties hereto, shall be submitted to arbitration before the American Arbitration
Association. The parties agree to waive their rights to a jury trial, punitive damages, tort damages, attorneys fees, cost, or
expenses as a result of this Agreement or enforcement of the arbitration’s award, the parties agree that venue lies in
Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, and the parties waive their right to a jury trial for any claims or counter claims. This
arbitration clause shall survive the termination or breach of the agreement. lf any provision of the Arbitration Clause is held
invalid, that invalidity shall not affect other provisions of this Arbitration Clause.
If you are unwilling to agree to and abide by this BINDING ARBITRATION AGREEMENT YOU MUST NOT USE THIS
PRODUCT.
LOAD LIMIT 225 LBS. DO NOT EXCEED
Printed December 2005 IAM of Puerto Rico, Inc. Copyright, 1999
STEP A CHECK COMPONENTS
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Upper strut tube assembly (2)
Fixed Adjustables
3 Lower strut tube mounting fasteners
Fig. 4
4 How to properly tighten tube clamps
IMPORTANT! Tube clamps are to be tightened just Fig. 5
enough to prevent the leg band from rotating on the
user s leg when stilts are used. Excessive clamping,
may imprint and seize the tubes together, tubes must
Fig. 3 be replaced. Stilts legs may also be damaged if tubes
are hammered on or twisted harshly. Evenly tighten
the two tube clamp bolts until the tube clamp just starts to grip the upper strut tube, then tighten each bolt
an additional 1/4 turn. lf strut tubes are secure, Stop! lf additional clamping is needed, carefully tighten
bolts 1/8 turn at a time until strut tubes are secure. STRUT TUBES DAMAGED BY OVERTIGHTENING
ARE NOT RETURNABLE AS DEFECTIVE AND WILL NOT BE WARRANTIED!
Fig. 6
5 Position the tube clamps centrally in the clamp bracket slots, and
tighten well. (Fig. 6)
Read the Attention User engraved in the top of the foot plate before proceeding.
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7 Strap Adaptor Kit Fig. 8
Fig. 10
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Set adjustable Dura-Stilts
Set spring adjusters to to the lowest setting and
minimum compression tighten wingbolts.
(Fig. 11) (Fig. 12)
Fig. 11 Fig. 12
9 Take a moment now, and recheck all of the components you have assembled. Your Dura-Stilts
should now be ready for trying on, and balance setting.
4 Lateral Balance
When standing erect, the legbands and upper strut tubes should apply a slight force against the side of
your legs. If they pull outward or press excessively inward (see important note below) make the
following adjustments with the help of a colleague, or after you have removed your stilts. (Fig. 16)
Fig. 16 Loosen the bolts and nuts in the Fig. 17
slotted brackets retaining the tube
clamps. Slide the strut tube assemblies
and clamps in the direction necessary
to apply slight inward pressure to
your legs. Securely tighten.
A trial and error approach may
be necessary to obtain this balance
setting. (Fig. 17)
Tip: some individuals may find that
NO NO YES YES NEVER
NEVER sliding the assemblies inward may
correct excessive inward pressure
and sliding them outward may correct
excessive outward pull.
IMPORTANT NOTE! READ THIS!: When the stilts are properly adjusted, balanced, and used, the
force exerted by the upper strut tubes and legbands on the wearers leg should vary in a range from 1 lb.
to 15 lbs. If you are ever applying more than 25 lbs. force in any direction at any time to the upper strut
tubes, you are using the stilts in an improper manner. They should therefore, be re-adjusted for lateral
balance. If after having re-adjusted the stilts for lateral balance you still exert forces on the upper strut
tubes in excess of 25 lbs., you must change your walking habits as the stilts are being improperly used.
(If you are unable to estimate the amount of force applied to your leg by the upper leg band and strut, you
can determine what 25 lbs. of force feels like against your leg by letting someone push against your leg
with a bathroom scale and observing the pounds of force obtained. Also, a 25 lb. force to the upper strut
tube #5 of a rigidly held Dura-Stilt will cause a deflection of 3/8 or less of the tube as measured at the
end of the upper leg strut tube.)
IMPROPERLY USED OR OUT OF BALANCE STILTS ARE NOT ONLY UNCOMFORTABLE
AND TIRING BUT COULD ALSO BE UNSAFE.
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DURA-STILTS Diagram
Fixed Legs
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DURA-STILTS Parts List
Prices Subject To Change Without Notice CONTRACTOR NET PRICE Prices Effective January 2005
CONTRACTOR CONTRACTOR
Part PART DESCRIPTION Price Part PART DESCRIPTION Price
No. Each No. Each
1. Leg band with pads 5.35 27. 1/4-20 X 3-1/8” cap screw 0.76
2. Leg band spacer 1.21 28. 1/4-20 X 1-5/8” cap screw with square nut 0.56
3. 1/4-20 X 2” flat head phillips mach, screw with locknut 0.33 29. Tube clamp (A) (Small) 2.04
4. Leg strap and buckle 5.36 30. Tube clamp (B) (Large) 2.32
5a. 1 1/8” O.D. upper strut tube (all sizes except 31. Slotted clamp bracket 2.04
F-24 & D24-40) (Orange / Blue Label) 7.35 32. 1/4-20 x 1-5/8” cap screw with locknut 0.55
(Appx. Length - 23-7/8”) 33. Strut tube cap / plug 1.13
5b. 1 1/8” O.D. upper strut tube (F-24 & D24-40 only) 34. Shoe mounting screw package
(Green Label) (Appx. Length - 26-1/2”) 7.61 4 No. 10-24 x 1-1/4” mach. screws
6. No. 10-24 X 1/2” truss head mach. screw 4 No. 10-24 x 1 mach. screws
with nut 0.24 8 No. 10-24 hex nuts 1.84
7. Arch strap (Long) with self locking buckle 4.86 35. Strap mounting screw with washer 0.23
(Appx. length - 20”) 36. No. 8 strap washer 0.13
8. Toe strap (Short) with self locking buckle 4.60 37. No. 8 x 1/2” sole mounting screw 0.24
(Appx. length - 17 1/2”) 42. Wing bolt 1.50
9. Foot plate 10.74 44. Lower coil spring with bearings (Light Brown) 1.88
10. Adjustable heel bracket 4.49 45. Entire spring assembly 12.49
11. Nylon leg bearing 0.35 46. Replaceable sole with 4 screws 4.13
12. 1/4” washer 0.15 47a. Forward adjustable leg (Dura - III 1/4” - 22”)
13. 1/4-20 locknut 0.46 (Appx. Length - 11”) 18.65
14. 1/4-20 hex nut 0.14 47b. Forward adjustable leg (Dura - III 18” - 30”)
15. Spring adjuster 2.30 (Appx. Length - 14-3/4”) 21.04
16. Upper coil spring with bearings (Dark Brown) 2.01 47c. Forward adjustable leg (Dura - III 24” - 40”)
17a-14. Forward leg assembly (F-14) (Appx. Length - 13”) 11.15 (Appx. Length - 20-3/8”) 23.69
17a-16. Forward leg assembly (F-16) (Appx. Length - 15”) 11.15 48. Large nylon extension tube sleeve (Lower) 4.21
17a-18. Forward leg assembly (F-18) (Appx. Length - 17”) 11.15 49. Small nylon extension tube sleeve (Upper) 2.89
17a-20. Forward leg assembly (F-20) (Appx. Length - 19”) 13.21 50a-1. *Left rear adjustable leg (Dura III 14” - 22”)
17a-22. Forward leg assembly (F-22) (Appx. Length - 21”) 13.21 (Appx. Length - 11”) 21.30
17a-24. Forward leg assembly (F-24) (Appx. Length - 23”) 13.21 50b-1. *Left rear adjustable leg (Dura III 18” - 30”)
18. Nylon spring bearing 0.41 (Appx. Length - 14-3/4”) 23.58
19. Self threading screw (Aluminum Spring Dividers) 0.24 50c-1. *Left rear adjustable leg (Dura III 24” - 40”)
20. Spring divider with 4 screws 2.24 (Appx. Length - 20-3/8”) 25.81
21. Large leg band support washer 0.35 50a-2. *Right rear adjustable leg (Dura III 14” - 22”)
22. 1/4-20 x 7-7/8” stud threaded both ends 2.10 (Appx. Length - 11”) 21.30
23a. 1” O.D. lower strut tube (sizes F-14, F-16, F-18 50b-2. *Right rear adjustable leg (Dura III 18” - 30”)
D14-22) (Orange Label) (Appx. Length - 20-3/8”) 7.37 (Appx. Length - 14-3/4”) 23.58
23b. 1” O.D. lower strut tube (sizes F-20, F-22, D18-30) 50c-2. *Right rear adjustable leg (Dura III 24” - 40”)
(Blue Label) (Appx. Length - 22-3/4”) 7.88 (Appx. Length - 20-3/8”) 25.81
23c. 1” O.D. lower strut tube (sizes F-24 & D24-40) 51a. Extension tube (Dura III 14” - 22”) (5 - Holes) 19.77
(Green Label) (Appx. Length - 28-7/8”) 8.42 51b. Extension tube (Dura III 18” - 30”) (7 - Holes) 21.03
24. 1/4-20 x 9/16” hex bolt, washer and locknut 0.53 51c. Extension tube (Dura III 24” - 40”) (9 - Holes) 22.19
25a-14. Rear leg assembly (F-14) (Appx. Length - 13”) 11.48 53. Parts / instruction book 1.36
25a-16. Rear leg assembly (F-16) (Appx. Length - 15”) 11.48 54. Strap adaptor screw package 1.97
25a-18. Rear leg assembly (F-18) (Appx. Length - 17”) 11.48 8 No. 8 x 1/2” screws
25a-20. Rear leg assembly (F-20) (Appx. Length - 19”) 13.62 8 No. 8 washers
25a-22. Rear leg assembly (F-22) (Appx. Length - 21”) 13.62 4 No. 10-24 x 1/2” screws
25a-24. Rear leg assembly (F-24) (Appx. Length - 23”) 13.62 4 No. 10-24 hex nuts
26a. Floor plate only 10.74 55. Sole mounting screw package
26b. Floor plate with soles mounted 18.36 (16 No. 8 x 1/2” screws) 1.97
WARNING!
USE GENUINE DURA-STILTS REPLACEMENT PARTS ONLY-MAKE NO MODIFICATIONS OR SUBSTITUTIONS
NEVER USE DURA-STILTS PARTS ON IMITATION BRANDS OR THEIR PARTS ON DURA-STILS
RP 1-05
* Rear legs of the Dura - III must be distinguished either left or right when ordering.
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STEP D WALKING
1 LEARNING TO WALK
IMPORTANT - Read the do s and dont s for the use of Dura-Stilts (page 10) before you attempt to
learn to walk on Dura-Stilts. Remember, in order to develop safe work habits, it is very important that
you observe the do s and dont s as you learn to walk on and use Dura-Stilts.
Select a clear and level area (preferably near a wall) but away form doors, floorvents, stairwells,
windows, etc. With the help of a colleague, mount your Dura-Stilts and take slow deliberate short steps
while keeping your stilts well apart. Make certain that each step completely clears the floor, as you must
never drag or shuffle your feet. While assisted, walk slowly back and forth numerous times making a U
turn to reverse your direction. Repeat walking back and forth until you develop a feel for the stilts.
Practice walking until you feel secure and are able to walk unassisted.
3 WALKING PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT - Always take short, deliberate, distinct steps and walk with your stilts well apart.
Large or over-extended steps can cause the action springs to bottom out and place excess stresses on
the stilt components. Excess stress could drastically reduce the life of the stilts or result in component
breakage. If you walk on Dura-Stilts in such a way that the action springs are repeatedly compressed
to solid, you are abusing them and using them beyond the scope of their intended purpose and load limit.
If your use for the Dura-Stilts requires stepping sideways, practice this movement with extreme caution.
Look where your next step will be, raise your stilt well clear of the floor, then plant your stilt. Make
certain that you practice this distinct movement until you can do it safely.
STEP E WORKING
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3 HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (D MODELS, ONLY)
Remove wingbolts. Evenly raise the stilt legs to the desired height, align the wingbolt with holes in
the legs and extension tubes, install wingbolts, and tighten well.
STEP F MAINTENANCE
1 LUBRICATION
In order to keep your Dura-Stilts operating freely, it is necessary to keep the action components
reasonably clean and free of dents or burrs. (Action components are those that pivot, slide, telescope, etc.)
Lubricate the action components lightly with a silicone spray or white graphite powder. Do not use
lubricating products which will remain wet and attract grit. Make certain soles are kept free of lubricants
or any foreign matter which could cause loss of traction.
2 REPLACEMENT PARTS
All Dura-Stilt components are replaceable, or serviceable. Determine the stilt model and size (out-lined
below) then refer to the parts list on pages 6-7. Contact your dealer for parts needs.
WARNING: Do not make modifications or substitutions on parts or reassembly of Dura-Stilts. Always
use genuine Dura-Stilt replacement parts. Never use parts from IMITATION brands.
MODELS/SIZES
D models are adjustable Dura-Stilts. Determine D model sizes by setting to lowest (shortest) height,
and measuring the distance from the floor to the top of the footplate. Model D14-22 will measure about
14 ; Model D18-30 will measure about 18 and Model D24-40 will measure about 24 .
F models are fixed height or non-adjustable Dura-Stilts. Determine F model sizes by measuring
from the floor to the top of the footplate. F models will measure 14 , 16 , 18 , 20 , 22 , and 24 .
DO’S
Do… inspect stilts thoroughly before use, making sure that the structure is free of any sign of damage, that
there is no excessive wear at the connection points, and that all bolts are tight. Special attention should
be given to the entire strut tube assemblies and wingbolts in this respect.
Do… replace any damaged or excessively worn stilt components before use.
Do… assure the safety and quality of DURA-STILTS by using only genuine DURA-STILTS components.
Do… fasten the upper leg strap first when putting on stilts.
Do… remove anything from the soles which could cause loss of traction.
Do… keep all straps tightly fastened and secured.
Do… remove stilts to adjust them unless assisted by another person.
Do… take short and distinct steps, making sure that the stilts are raised well clear of floor with each step.
(Your stride may be lengthened as you become more confident.)
Do… walk forward only, making a “U” turn to reverse your direction.
Do… keep stilts adjusted properly.
Do… always look where you’re stepping.
Do… walk only on suitable hard surface and level terrain.
Do… cover or guard floor openings, stairwells, etc.
Do… remove stilts when climbing or descending stairs.
Do… receive assistance when retrieving objects from the floor.
Do… be cautious when working around low profile furniture and fixtures, pipes, protrusions, etc.
Do… disconnect upper leg straps last when removing stilts.
DONT’S
Don’t… wear stilts without having the proper instruction on the use of them.
Don’t… wear stilts that are uncomfortable or out of adjustment.
Don’t… wear stilts without having properly inspected them.
Don’t… wear stilts that have damaged, excessively worn or modified components.
Don’t… compromise DURA-STILTS quality by using components of IMITATION brands.
Don’t… walk on oily or otherwise slippery surfaces.
Don’t… walk on sandy, rocky, uneven, muddy, or excessively soft terrain.
Don’t… work around uncovered floor openings, stairwells, etc.
Don’t… work in or around loose wire, rope, electric cords, paper sacks, broken glass, conduit, etc.
Don’t… walk on secondary scaffolding, benches, planks, stairs, steps, stools, etc.
Don’t… carry heavy loads while walking on stilts.
Don’t… run or walk fast on stilts.
Don’t… pick up objects which are lower than foot level.
Don’t… wear stilts that are taller than necessary.
Don’t… become so overconfident that you fail to exercise caution.
Don’t… lean over desks, files, boxes or other objects while on stilts.
Don’t… be irresponsible on stilts.
Don’t… wear stilts while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Don’t… take steps so large that the action springs bottom out.
Don’t… modify this product in any manner.
Don’t… exceed the 225 lbs. load limit.
CAUTION
Dura-Stilts are made of aluminum and therefore will conduct electricity.
Exercise extreme caution when working around electrical sources as a
shock could result.
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DURA-STILT WARRANTY
Retain this Warranty for your records and enter warranty card number in box above.
Stilt Model/Size Date Purchased / /
Dealer Where Purchase
All warranties contained herein are non-transferable and limited exclusively to original purchasers of the Dura-
Stilts. The literature statements, technical information, and recommendations are based on information we believe
to be true and reliable, but the accuracy or completeness thereof is not guaranteed.
WARRANTY SERVICE
For warranty service return the Dura-Stilts or component, with explanation prepaid to the MASTER DISTRIBUTOR
indicated below. They will repair or replace the component in question and return the product to you free of charge.
MASTER DISTRIBUTOR
BINDING ARBITRATION
USE OF THIS PRODUCT SIGNIFIES YOUR WILLINGNESS TO AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING BINDING ARBITRATION CONTRACT.
In consideration of the timely and cost effect resolution of controversies between the parties, all such controversies
regarding the Agreement or the rights of parties hereto, shall be submitted to arbitration before the American
Arbitration Association. The parties agree to waive their rights to a jury trial, punitive damages, tort damages,
attorneys fees, cost, or expenses as a result of this Agreement or enforcement of the arbitration’s award, the parties
agree that venue lies in Oklahoma County, State of Oklahoma, and the parties waive their right to a jury trial for
any claims or counter claims. This arbitration clause shall survive that termination of breach of the agreement. lf
any provision of the Arbitration Clause is held invalid, that invalidity shall not affect other provisions of this Arbitration
Clause.
lf you are unwilling to agree to and abide by this BINDING ARBITRATION AGREEMENT YOU MUST NOT
USE THIS PRODUCT.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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