drive Devilbiss Nitro 4 Caster Rollator Instruction Manual

: June 16, 2024
: drive DeVilbiss

Table of Contents

drive Devilbiss Nitro 4 Caster Rollator
Product Information
Usage Instructions
Preface
Identification plate
Warranty
Intended purpose
Indication
Safety instructions
Assembly of accessories
Cleaning | Maintenance
Technical data
CONTACT
Documents / Resources

drive Devilbiss Nitro 4 Caster Rollator

drive-Devilbiss-Nitro-4-Caster-Rollator-PRODUCT

Product Information

The NITRO is a rollator designed for mobility assistance. It comes with a stockholder, a bag, and a user manual. The rollator is a medical device manufactured by Drive DeVilbiss.

Specifications

Dimensions: 70.5cm x 52cm
Height Range: 71.8 – 77cm
Folded Dimensions: 37cm x 20cm
Seat Width: 45cm
Seat Depth: 34.5cm
Product Weight: 6.7 kg
Maximum Load Capacity: 130 kg
Bag Weight Capacity: 5kg

Usage Instructions

Safety Instructions

Read the user manual carefully before using the NITRO rollator.
Follow all safety instructions provided in the manual.
If you have any questions or need assistance, contact your Drive DeVilbiss specialist dealer.

Unfolding the Rollator

To unfold the NITRO rollator, follow these steps:

Ensure the rollator is securely locked in its folded position.
Gently pull up on the handlebars until the rollator unfolds completely.

Brakes | Car park

To unlock the brakes, lift both brake handles upwards until they are in the middle position.

Adjusting the Brakes

To adjust the brakes, please refer to the user manual for detailed instructions.

Sitting

The NITRO rollator is equipped with a seat for resting. To sit, follow these steps:

Make sure the rollator is on a stable and level surface.
Gently lower yourself onto the seat, facing forward.

Folding | Transportation | Story

To fold the NITRO rollator for transportation or storage, follow these steps:

Ensure the rollator is on a stable and level surface.
Release any accessories or attachments from the rollator.
Press the release button or lever to fold the rollator.
Secure the folded rollator with the provided locking mechanism.

Cleaning | Maintenance

For cleaning and maintenance instructions, please refer to the user manual provided.

FAQs

Q: How much weight can the NITRO rollator support?
A: The NITRO rollator has a maximum load capacity of 130 kg.
Q: Can I adjust the height of the rollator?
A: Yes, the height of the NITRO rollator can be adjusted within a range of 71.8 – 77 cm.
Q: Is the bag included with the removable rollator?
A: Yes, the bag that comes with the NITRO rollator is removable.

Preface

Thank you for choosing a product from Drive DeVilbiss. You will not be disappointed by the design, functionality, and quality of this product. Please read these operating instructions carefully prior to initial use. They contain important safety information and valuable tips for the proper use and care. If you have questions or need additional information, contact your Drive DeVilbiss specialist dealer who supplied your product. These operating instructions contain all of the important information for adjustment and operation. The most cur-rent operating instructions are available as a PDF online or can be requested from customer service. Enlarged formats for visually impaired persons can be displayed. Blind patients must be instructed by their attendant. Repairs as well as some adjustments require special technical training and must therefore be made by the medical supplies dealer.

Declaration of conformity

For the product described, DRIVE MEDICAL GMBH & Co. KG declares compliance according to the medical device regulation (EU) 2017/745.

Service life

Our company assumes a service life of five years for this product as long as the product is used as intended and all maintenance and service requirements are observed. This service life may be significantly exceeded if the product is carefully handled, repaired, maintained and used and there are no technical limits based on the further development of science and technology. The service life may also be significantly shortened through extreme and improper use, however. Determination of the service life by our company does not represent any additional guarantee.

Disposal

If you no longer need the product, please contact your specialist dealer or bring the product to your local disposal center.

Identification plate

Article number
Article name
Manufacturer
Se-rial number
UDI code
Max. load
Follow the instructions for use
Medical device
Production date (year-month)

Reuse

This product can be reused. Please note that all technical documents needed for safe handling must also be given to the new user. The product must be checked by the specialist dealer, cleaned, and restored to optimum condition. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions during preparation; these are made available on request. Accessories are available from your specialist dealer or at www.drivedevilbiss.de

Warranty

The warranty period for the product supplied by us is 24 months from the date of purchase. Defective parts will be replaced free of charge if it can be shown that there is a defect in materials or manufacturing. Parts subject to wear are generally not covered during the normal guarantee period unless the parts need repair or replacement which became necessary as a clear, direct consequence of a manufacturing or material error. We reserve the right to error and modifications on the basis of technical improvements and changes in design.
EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY Parts subject to wear include (among others): wheels, brakes, and handles

Parts of the product

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Handle
Brake
Rear reﬂ sector in handle
Push handle
Locking button for push handle
Cane holder
Frame
Rear wheel
Brake adjusting screw
Front-wheel
Front reﬂ sector
Bag
Seat
Back support

Intended purpose

Walkers are used to support safe walking and, depending on the design, can also be used to relieve pressure. Four-wheel walking frames are products made from tubular frames which have four solid rubber wheels. These walking frames are designed such that the user always moves between the contact points or wheels. These walking frames have braking systems that operate using Bowden cables operated by handgrips. These walking frames can be folded for transportation and the hand grips are height-adjustable to suit different heights.

Indication

INDICATION:

Walking aid for outdoor and indoor use to compensate for or improve limited walking ability. Insured parties are to be provided with walking aids with the intention of compensating for or at least improving the user’s limited walking ability (expansion of radius of activity or mobility).
persons with limitations of hand/arm functions require particular adjustments/designs of handles or hand rests/armrests. Movable walking aids may not be suitable for persons with balance disorders; in individual cases, this should be tested out. Where appropriate, an attendant must be present. The rollator is to be used only for normal, everyday activities.

CONTRAINDICATION:

The rollator is not suitable for use in the case of: perception disorders, severe loss of balance, inability to sit down

Scope of delivery

1 x	Rollator
1 x	Bag
1 x	Back support
1 x	Cane holder
1 x	Instructions for use

Safety instructions

Use the rollator only as a walking aid!
Use the rollator only on an even and solid surface.
Rollator may not be used as a seat in vehicles, such as a bus or train!
It is prohibited to stand on the rollator or to transport a person or animal on the rollator.
Take note of the permitted maximum weight of the user. This information can be found in the technical data in these instructions for use as well as on the identifi ca-tion plate.
Use the bag only to transport objects and do not over-load it! Max. load: 5.0 kg
Use on escalators and the like is expressly prohibited!
Do not hang any bags on the handle – risk of tipping!
On steep surfaces, use the service brake (pull the brake lever upwards).
Leaning excessively on the handles can cause the roll-lator to tip backward.
When folding/unfolding the rollator, clothing, and body parts can be pinched.
Protect the rollator from direct sunlight. Product parts can become hot and cause skin injuries if touched.
Prior to each use, ensure that your rollator is intact and all adjustable parts are properly secured. Check that the brakes are working properly!
Before using the rollator, ensure that the folding guard is properly locked.
Check the screws on the rollator regularly and tighten, if necessary.
The braking eff ect can be impaired by wear and tear on the tires. For this reason, check the braking eff ect and tires regularly.
The rollator should NOT be carried by the seat, removable parts or the brake cables.
Every serious incident that occurs in connection with the product must be reported to the manufacturer and the competent authority of the member state in which the user and/or patient is located.

Unfolding

Place the rollator on its wheels. Now press both side rails of the seat section downwards until they click into place. The rollator is unfolded correctly when the locking hook has clicked into place (pic. 1).

Assembly of accessories

Fold the rollator slightly and then insert the bag with the sliding blocks into the guides on the left and right. Unfold the rollator (pic. 2).

Height adjustment of push handles

Press the bottom of the locking button to adjust the height of the push handle while pulling upwards at the same time. Once the handle moves, release the button. Then this automatically clicks into place at the next possible height. Repeat this procedure until you have reached the desired height.

Adjusting the brakes

If braking is poor or too hard, the brake can be adjusted using the adjusting screw on the Bowden cable below to achieve the desired braking effect. To do this, press the adjusting sleeve in the direction of the wheel (pic. 5) and then rotate the adjusting screw accordingly ( pic. 6).

Rotation to the right: Brake looser
Rotation to the left : Brake tighter

Braking | Parking

To brake when walking with the rollator, pull both brake handles upwards with your hands (pic. 7 ). Always brake slowly while applying equal pressure with both hands. To apply the brakes/park the rollator, press both brake handles downwards until they audibly click into place (pic. 8)! \ To release the brake, pull both brake handles upwards once again until they are released (brake handles are in the middle position).

The braking effect can be impaired by wear and tear on the tires. For this reason, regularly check the braking effect.

Sitting

Place the rollator on an even and solid surface. Then ap-ply the brakes. The rollator must be stable and may not slip. Only sit upright; do not lean backwards. Seated posi-tion permitted only as shown and against the direction of movement (pic. 11).

Folding | Transporting | Stowing

To fold up the rollator, use the handle to pull the seat sec-tion upwards (pic. 13).

Then push the sides of the rollator together until the fold-ing guard audibly clicks into place (pic. 14).

Backrest adjustment

Cleaning | Maintenance

Clean regularly with a moist cloth!
Do not use any aggressive cleaning agents!
Do not use abrasive cleaners!
Do not use any high-dose chlorine and vinegar-based cleaners!
To disinfect, a spray disinfectant can be used such as Descosept AF or Bacillol AF.
Check the screws regularly and tighten, if necessary.
The product should not be exposed to temperatures above 60°C for long periods of time (for example, use in a sauna, etc.).
In the event of defects, contact your specialist dealer from whom you purchased this product.
Check the condition of the tires regularly. They are „fail-safe“, meaning that you do not have to check air pressure or fi ll them with air. Always check the tires for tears or other damage, however.

Technical data

Product| NITRO size XS| NITRO size S| NITRO size M| NITRO size L
---|---|---|---|---
Champagne| 724100300| 724100000| 724200000| 724300000
White| –| –| 724200100| 724300100
Black| –| –| 724200200| –
Red| 724100400| 7241004200| 724200400| 724300200
Technical data

Total length x total width| 70,5 cm x 52 cm| 70,5 cm x 61 cm| 70,5 cm x 61 cm| 70,5 cm x 61 cm
Handle height| 71,8 – 77 cm| 79 – 91 cm| 84 – 96,5 cm| 89 – 101 cm
Seat width x seat depth| 37 cm x 20 cm| 44,5 cm x 22 cm| 44,5 cm x 22 cm| 44,5 cm x 22 cm
Seat height| 45 cm| 52 cm| 57 cm| 62 cm
Width between handles| 34,5 cm| 45 cm| 45 cm| 45 cm
Dimensions when folded| 70,5 x 25 x 71,8 cm| 70,5 x 25 x 82 cm| 70,5 x 25 x 86 cm| 70,5 x 25 x 92 cm
Weight| 6,7 kg| 7,1 kg| 7,2 kg| 7,3 kg
Max. load| 130 kg| 130 kg| 130 kg| 130 kg
Max. load of the bag| 5 kg| 5 kg| 5 kg| 5 kg