aidapt VP178X Lightweight Aluminum Steel Rollator Instruction Manual

aidapt VP178X Lightweight Aluminum Steel Rollator

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the Aidapt Aluminium and Steel Four-Wheeled Rollator.

Our four-wheeled rollator, as with all our products, is manufactured from high-quality materials.

N.B. This equipment must be installed by a competent person.

VP178X Black Rollator…………136kg weight limit

VP178T Blue Rollator…………..136kg weight limit

VP178S Silver Rollator…………136kg weight limit

Do not exceed the weight limit stated – doing so could put the user at risk.

INTENDED USE

Your Aidapt Rollator has been designed to assist you when walking and carrying small items of shopping using the bag provided. The bag was designed specifically to fit your rollator, please only use the bag supplied for your Aidapt Rollator. Do not use or combine bags and/ or baskets from other manufacturers.

When not in use, you can simply fold the Aidapt Rollator and store away until you require it next. The Aidapt range of rollators are designed to be used both inside and outside the home.

FEATURES

• User friendly loop brakes with lock
• Simple brake cable adjustment
• Soft plastic solid wheels
• Swivelling front wheels
• Comfortable padded seat and back with underseat storage
• Height adjustable
• User friendly ergonomic side locking wheels for height adjustment
• Ergonomic handgrips to reduce pressure
  

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Carefully remove all packaging, including the cardboard tubes covering the knurled tube part of the brake assembly. Check the product thoroughly for damage or obvious faults.

If you suspect the unit to be faulty, please do not use, but contact your supplier immediately for service.

The package contains the following components:

a ) 2 x Back legs with brake assembly

b ) 1 x Main rollator body

c ) 2 x Thumb wheels

d ) 2 x Front legs

e ) 1 x Padded back

CENTRAL LOCKING MECHANISM AND USE

1. Open out and fully extend the Main Rollator Body by pulling the cross bars outwards in opposite directions forming an inverted ‘V’ with the main frame.
2. Ensure that your Rollator is fully extended, and check that the side bars are straight and level (Fig. 3).
   

ATTACHING THE FRONT LEGS

1. Attach the front legs to the front of the rollator (the front legs are cranked).
2. On the wheel of the front leg you will see a large nut. Ensure that the large nuts on the front leg wheels are facing inwards.
3. Once the leg is at the desired height make sure the locator pins lock into place (you will hear a click).
4. Ensure that both front legs are to the same height.
   

ATTACHING THE BACK LEGS AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY

1.  Attach the back legs (the back legs are straight) to the back of rollator frame.
2. When attaching the back legs, ensure that the wheels are on the outside of the frame.
3. Once the legs are at the desired height, make sure the locator pins lock into place (you will hear a click).
4. Ensure that both legs are set to the same height.
   

• Attach the brake assemblies to the top of the rollator frame by Attach the brake assemblies to the top of the rollator frame by carefully insert the are fully insert the brake assembly with pre-punched extension tube within the frame. brake assembly with pre-punched extension tube within the frame. (Fig. 6)
  

• At the required height (there are several holes), secure the brake assemblies using a thumbwheel on either side. (Fig. 7)
  

• Make sure the the thumbwheel is tightened sufficiently so that the brake tubes will not move accidentally.

• After setting the height, check that both brakes are even in height and that the rollator is sitting even onto the ground.

• Make sure that the handgrips face towards the back of the rollator.

• Fix the brake cables into the integral brake cable “U” clip welded onto the frame if not already assembled.

• Prior to use make sure the brakes are adjusted correctly and working properly.

OPERATING THE BRAKES

The handbrake on your Aidapt Rollator works very similar to a bicycle hand brake:

1. To stop, gently apply a gripping pressure to both brakes simultaneously (Fig. 8), this will slow down and stop your rollator.
   

2. The brakes on your Aidapt Rollator have a park option (Fig. 9). To operate the park option, push downwards on both brakes simultaneously.
   
   You will feel the brake make a very slight click. Your brakes are now in the ‘lock’ position.

3. To unlock, simply pull up the brake again, you will hear a slight click as the ‘park’ disengages.

BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

Your Rollator brake system will require periodic adjustment. The brake adjust- ment is similar to bicycle brakes;

1. Fig. 8 shows the brake handle in its default delivered position. Should the brakes need adjusting they can be tightened by unlocking nut A and then un-screwing (anticlockwise) nut B.

2. When adjusted the brakes should work in both normal and in parking mode. If needed then nut B (see fig. 10 and fig. 11) can be turned further anti-clockwise, which will tighten the brake cable more. When you are happy with the brake adjustment re-tighten nut A.
   

3.  If the brake handles are fully adjusted and more adjustment is required refer to fig. 12.
   Whereby screw C is unlocked and nut D is unscrewed anti-clockwise to tighten the cable further or clockwise to loosen the cable.
   

4. Re-tighten the locking screw C (see fig. 12) and then adjust brakes via handle notes 2 & 3.

5. After adjustment, check the park brakes by pushing down on the brake handles, ensuring that both brakes lock in the ‘park’ position.

6. With the ‘park’ brakes OFF lift the two ‘braked’ wheels off the ground and spin to ensure they turn freely. If either of the braked wheels rub onto the brake arm (see fig. 12), please check for obstructions and repeat the brake adjustment procedure above.

7. It is important that you check brake adjustments on a regular basis to take into account wear and tear. However brake adjustment must be checked at least once a month and definitely prior to a change of user.

PADDED BACK

1. To install the half round padded back first line up the ends of the tubular back with the locating points. (See Fig. 13).
   

2. Attach the padded back frame to the main body of the rollator ensuring the locator pins lock into place (you will hear a click).

WIRE BASKET OR BAG

1. Your rollator is supplied with a bag; raise the padded seat, align the bag with the frame and close each of the fabric popper ties around the frame to hold the bag in place and then lower the seat.

STORAGE

1. Grip the side bar and lift (Fig. 14).
   

2. Continue lifting until the Rollator fully closes.

3. You may also wish to remove the half round back for storage; to do so pull the silver coloured locking buttons located on either side of the tube lock outwards then lift up the back to detach.

MAKE SURE ALL WHEELS ARE SECURELY FITTED TO THE FRAME AND WORK PROPERLY

REISSUE

If you reissue or are about to reissue this product, please thoroughly check all components for their safety.

This includes:

• Bent or damaged tubes or cracks at the tube joints.
• Loose or worn horseshoe clips
• Elongated adjustment holes.
• Loose handles.
• Loose or worn wheels and wheel fasteners (where fitted)
• Smooth, worn or split ferrules (rubber tips).
• Brake adjustment.

Replace all worn, missing or damaged parts where necessary. If in any doubt, please do not issue or use, but immediately contact your supplier for service support.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE & YOUR OBLIGATION

1. Only use your Aidapt Rollator for the purpose for which it intended, which is as an aid to walking. It is intended your rollator is only used on standard pavements or at home. It should not be used on rough terrain or pot-holed surfaces. The use of your rollator on these surfaces can seriously compromise your safety and may damage your rollator beyond repair.

2. Keep your Aidapt Rollator clean by wiping down with a damp cloth with a mild detergent. Do not under any circumstances use an abrasive or solvent based cleaner, as this will seriously damage the rollator and void your warranty.

3. Wipe off all surfaces with a dry cloth and use a water dispersing agent such as WD40 on all metal joints.

4. Check that all wheels and the folding mechanism function correctly and that all wheels move freely. Pay particular attention to the front wheels, ensuring that they rotate freely and without obstruction.
   Withdraw your Aidapt Rollator immediately if any of the wheels become difficult to turn or if you suspect damage or any other fault.

5. Monthly Checks – check that the side locking levers are properly secure.

6.  Check that no components are loose. Check the adjustment to your brakes (Fig. 10, 11, 12).

7. Do not fit any parts or accessories to your Aidapt Rollator manufactured by another company. To do so will annul your warranty and may seriously compromise your safety.

8. We suggest that you check your Aidapt Rollator visually every day. However we recommend that you should have your rollator serviced every three months or less if used by, or issued to, various users. Servicing should be carried out at an approved service station or directly by Aidapt.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Overall height ……………………………………….825mm – 980mm
Overall width ………………………………………..580mm
Overall depth ……………………………………….650mm – 670mm
Seat height …………………………………………..460mm – 510mm
Seat depth ……………………………………………250mm
Seat width …………………………………………….370mm
Handle height ………………………………………5 height adjustments
Width outside the handgrips …………….430mm (inside) and 540mm (outside)
Top of seat to top of arm ……………………345mm – 455mm
Seat height …………………………………………..3 height adjustments
Wheel size …………………………………………….6 inches (150mm)
Net weight ……………………………………………7.3kg
Gross weight ………………………………………..8.3kg
Max user weight ………………………………….136kg

CLEANING
Clean your Rollator using a non-abrasive cleaner or mild detergent with a soft cloth. Abrasive cleaners e.g. AJAX and/ or abrasive cleaning pads may seriously damage the product beyond repair and should not be used. Always ensure that you wipe dry the equipment after cleaning.

MAINTENANCE
Please make a safety check of the product at regular intervals or if you have any concerns.

WARRANTY
This product carries a 12 month warranty from the date of purchase against manufacturing defects.

Misuse or Damage is not covered.

This warranty does not affect your statutory rights.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The information given in this instruction booklet must not be taken as forming part of or establishing any contractual or other commitment by Aidapt Bathrooms Limited, Aidapt (Wales) Ltd or its agents or its subsidiaries and no warranty or representation concerning the information is given.

Please exercise common sense and do not take any unnecessary risks when using this product; as the user you must accept liability for safety when using the product.

Please do not hesitate to contact the person who issued this product to you or the manufacturer (detailed below) if you have any queries concerning the assembly/use of your product.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Aidapt Bathrooms Ltd, Lancots Lane, Sutton Oak, St Helens, WA9 3EX
Telephone: +44 (0) 1744 745 020 • Fax: +44 (0) 1744 745 001 • Web: www.aidapt.co.uk
Email: • [email protected]

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