OasisSpace OS- KLD-9261 Heavy Duty Upright Walker for 450 lb Instruction Manual

OasisSpace OS- KLD-9261 Heavy Duty Upright Walker for 450 lb

General introduction

• Before you are going to use your new rollator, you and your attendant must fully read and understand this user manual. Also, if you have this user manual, you agree to the conditions mentioned in this user manual.

• At the moment we introduce to you a quality product of Oasisspace. We want to thank you for the confidence in our products. The heavy duty rollator is a real quality product. The policy of Oasisspace is focussed on continuously improving the quality and reliability of our products. Therefore, we reserve the right to, without further notice, make any changes to this user manual.

• It is important you read this user manual very carefully, before you are going to use your rollator. This user manual contains important information about the safe use and maintenance of your rollator. We recommend you keep this user manual, because it is also your proof of warranty.

• The safety instructions in this user manual are general guidelines which must be seen as overall guidelines. It ispossible that you develop your own ways for many common movements. However, we advise you to consult a professional for assistance in developing safe use and effective techniques, regarding your daily activities and your physical capabilities.

• Your new rollator requires frequent maintenance, much of which you can do yourself. We advise you to take your rollator to a professional for a check at least once a year.

• Attention!
  In this user manual you will find tips and warnings. These are clearly identified by the symbols and display of the text, like you can see below.

• Tips
  The tips mentioned in this user manual are meant to make even better use of your Oasisspace rollator.

• Warning
  The warnings mentioned in this user manual must always be followed, in order to prevent damage to the heavy duty rollator or injury to yourself.

Components and parts of the Heavy duty rollator

1. Ergonomic push handles
2. Height adjustment push handles
3. Backrest
4. Seat
5. Shopping bag
6. Front castors
7. Height adjustment rear wheels
8. Rear wheels
9. Height adjustment front wheels

Your rollator is equipped with various components and parts. Study these components and parts before you continue to read this user manual. Design and specifications may change without further notice.

• General explanation of your rollator
  The rollator is designed for indoor and outdoor use. This product is meant to provide support and stability for people with decreased balance or trouble walking. The rollator has multifunctional brakes and stable wheels that rotate smoothly. The rollator is designed to be easily adjusted to the user. Your rollator is a piece of medical equipment and not a standard user product. Read the manual carefully for optimum use of your rollator.

• Warning
  By making any changes to the heavy duty rollator, that impact the general structure of the product, warranty is voided.

• Safety regulations
  OasisSpace cannot be held responsible for any injury to the user or damage to property, caused by improper use of the rollator, or use not in accordance with the recommendations and warnings in this user manual. The OasisSpace is, if used in accordance with the regulations in this manual, a very safe and stable product. Improper use can result in dangerous situations.

• General safety regulations
  Protect your rollator by checking it regularly. When a part of your OasisSpace rollator does not function correctly anymore, dangerous situations may occur. You need to keep your rollator in good condition to ensure safety. Periodical checks, correct adjustment of your rollator and timely replacement of worn or broken parts will result in years of satisfactory use.

• Warnings and instructions for safe use
  To prevent damage to your property, the rollator, or injury to the user, you must read the following warnings. OasisSpace cannot be held accountable if these warnings and regulations are not followed. By reading these warnings, you agree to the terms mentioned in this user manual.

  • Do not use the rollator on roads strictly meant for motor vehicles. If possible, only use the rollator on pavements or rollator-user friendly roads.
  • Do not use the rollator on loose sand, rough terrain, or wet and slippery surfaces with little traction.
  • Do not drive the rollator onto the edges of curbs.
  • Never attach anything to the wheels.
  • Engage the parking brake when putting the rollator in an elevator or on an escalator.
  • The maximum user weight is 204 kg. This is also indicated on the frame label.
  • The shopping bag can carry a maximum weight of 5 kg. Never use the rollator to transport persons or heavy goods.
  • Always check if the brakes are functioning correctly before using the rollator. Squeeze both brake levers and try to roll the rollator forward. If the rear wheels do not rotate anymore but instead drag on the floor surface, it is because the rear wheels are locked in place, which means the breaks are functioning correctly. Do not use the rollator when the brakes do not function properly.
  • Check if the push handles are installed and adjusted correctly.
  • When braking, always use both brakes. This goes for both parking brake and driving brake.
  • When stopping or parking the rollator, always use the parking brake. Make sure both parking brakes are engaged before sitting down on the rollator.
  • To prevent incorrect posture, make sure that the adjustments have been set to the correct settings for the user (see figure 3b and paragraph 4.1.1.)
  • When unfolding the rollator, make sure the locking mechanism on the frame has clicked into place (see figure 3c and 3d).
  • Pay attention to any garments or bodyparts as to not let them get caught between moving parts when folding or unfolding the rollator. Very long or loose pieces of clothing could also get caught between the wheels of the rollator, which could lead to dangerous situations. We strongly disadvise to wear such clothing when using the rollator.
  • Do not use the rollator to transport heavy goods or people.
  • Make sure your (grand) children know that the heavy dutyis not a toy, and to never use it as such.
  • Never move the rollator while using the seat.
  • It is not permitted to ‘plop down’ onto the rollator when taking a seat.
  • For your own safety, do not bend or reach forward, backward or sideways while seated on the rollator.
  • All four wheels of the rollator should be in contact with the ground during use, to provide the best support and balance. Engage the parking brake before taking a seat on the rollator.
  • If the rollator is exposed to extreme temperatures, parts of the rollator may be very hot or very cold to the touch.

• User instructions
  It is very important to learn the correct and safest way to use your rollator. Therefore study these user instructions thoroughly and get to know all of the functions and parts of the product. Always consult a professional for developing the safest and most correct user methods to fit your physical needs.

• Balance

  • Daily actions like walking with and sitting on the rollator, affect the balance of the rollator. This has to do with weight distribution and the change in center of gravity. To avoid the rollator tipping over, or other dangerous situations, you should follow the guidelines described below.
  • In this user manual we describe the guidelines that need to be followed when you are able to use the rollator without help. When you can not do this alone anymore, we recommend you stop using the rollator to avoid accidents.

• Using the seat
  When taking a seat on the rollator, after an intense walk for example, it is important to always engage the parking brake. This way you prevent the rollator from moving or rolling away, and you can sit down safely.

• Ascending an obstacle

  • When ascending an obstacle independently, always do so in a straight line and backwards onto the obstacle, so two rear wheels at a time, not at an angle. Stand on the obstacle, with the rollator in front of you, on the lower surface.
  • Next, lift upwards on the push handles to lift the rear wheels up from the ground. Pull the rollator towards yourself and place the rear wheels on the obstacle. Carefully take a step backwards and roll the rollator further backwards onto the obstacle.
  • The next step is to carefully place the front wheels of the rollator onto the obstacle, push the rollator forwards, lifting the rear wheels of the rollator if neccessary, following it yourself. See figures 4h and 4i. This is the correct way of ascending obstacles. When ascending an obstacle, make sure there are no objects on the seat.

• Descending an obstacle
  When ascending an obstacle independently, always do so in a straight line downwards from the obstacle, so two wheels at a time, not at an angle. By first driving the front wheels onto the lower part and braking slightly, you can safely follow the rollator and descend the obstacle. When both you and your rollator have fully descended from the obstacle, you can release the brake and continue walking with your rollator.

• Ascending and descending inclines
  You may encounter a situation where you have to ascend or descend an incline with your rollator. When this happens, we advise you to always do so in a straight line, never at an angle.

• Ascending an incline
  When ascending an incline independently, we advise to lean forward slightly. When doing this, the centre of gravity moves forward, making it easier to ascend the incline. It is important not to carry any extra weight, like bags and other objects on your rollator. This could increase the risk of a fall. (See figure 4l).
  Always try to ascend the incline in a straight line. Ascending diagonally increases the risk of a fall.

• Descending an incline
  When descending an incline, always do so in a straight line downwards. Never lean forward when descending an incline. This could lead to you or your rollator falling over. To increase stability, it is better to lean backwards slightly. Should you have to stop on your way down, always engage the parking brake of the rollator. To stay in control of your rollator it is important to not descend too quickly. You can regulate your speed by braking slightly whenever neccessary.

Specifications:

Below we list the technical specifications of the heavy duty rollator. Technical specifications of the heavy duty rollator

• Components of the Heavy duty rolaltor
  In this chapter we describe the different components of the OasisSpace rollator. The rollator is fitted with a number of components that are adjustable. If you want to remove, place or adjust one of these components, you should always follow the directions described in this user manual.

• Folding and unfolding the rollator
  To fold or unfold the rollator, there are a few steps you should follow. When folding and unfolding the rollator, always take care not to damage your rollator.

• Folding the rollator
  To fold the rollator, follow the steps below.

  • Before you can fold the rollator, you need to stand behind the rollator and flip up the seat, see photo 1;
  • You will now see a black bar just above the back of the frame (photo 2). Lift this bar and pull upwards, like demonstrated in photo 3. This way the rollator will begin to fold;
  • By adjusting the push handles to the lowest height, and adjusting the rear and front wheels to the shortest length, the rollator becomes very compact, see photo 4.

• The backrest
  The heavy duty rollator is fitted with a backrest, see photo 5. The backrest of the heavy duty rollator is removable. You can remove the backrest by following the steps below:

  • On the side of the backresti, twist the little lever from the ‘lock’ position to the ‘open’ position, see photo 6;
  • You can now slide the backrest upwards, as demonstrated on photo 7;
  • This will release that end of the backrest from the frame (photo 8);
  • To fully remove the backrest, this action needs to be performed on both sides of the backrest;
  • When the backrest is removed, you get the situation shown in photo 10.

• The brakes
  The OasisSpace rollator has two types of brakes: the parking brake and the driving brake. To use the brakes correctly, follow the steps below:

• Install the Hand Brake

  • Insert the handbrake to the handle bar twist on the screw.
  • Remeber to hold the brake tightly when you are walking.
  • The handgrip can be adjusted: it can be rotated 360 degrees(photo 12), the front and rear distance can be adjusted(photo 11). user could adjust it to a comfortable position according to the actual needs.
  • Double check it is firmly installed.

• Driving brake

  • When you need to reduce speed while walking behind your rollator, squeeze the brake lever (photo 13).This will active the driving brake;
  • Do not push the rollator while squeezing the brake lever. This will cause damage to and will wear down the tyres. This damage is not covered by warranty.

• Parking brake

  • To engage the parking brake, push down the brake lever. When you hear a click, the brake has locked into place (photo 13 & 14);
  • To disengage the parking brake from the rollator, pull the brake lever upwards. Again you will hear a click that confirms that the brake has disengaged (photo16).
    Warning
    As mentioned before in paragraph, do not use the rollator if the brakes are not functioning properly.

• The seat
  The heavy duty rollator is fitted with a seat which gives you the possiblity to sit comfortably for a short while. When you want to use the seat, follow the steps below:

  • Always be sure to engage the parking brakes on the rollator before taking a seat. See paragraph above for a description on how to engage the parking brake of the rollator correctly;
  • When the parking brake is engaged, you can safely sit down on the seat of the rollator;
  • Always place your feet between the rear wheels and your back towards the front wheels

• Warning
  It is not allowed to ‘plop down’ onto the rollator when sitting down. Always sit down calmly. Furthermore, only use the seat when standing still. If you use the seat while the rollator is being moved or pushed, dangerous situations may occur. This will void the warranty.

• The shopping basket
  The heavy duty rollator is fitted with a shopping basket. The shopping basket of heavy duty rollator can be removed by following the steps below:

  • First, you need to flip up the seat, see photo 18. On the underside of the seat you will find a handy little storagge compartment where you can keep some papers like a shopping list for example;
  • You will now see 4 loops that keep the shopping basket attached to the frame. These loops are attached via snap fasteners. Release these snap fasteners to remove the shopping basket from the frame, see photo 19;
  • When all 4 snap fasteners are released, the shopping basket can be removed and the rollator will look like in photo 20.
    Want to put the shopping basket back? Follow the aforementioned steps in reverse order.

• Warning
  Keep in mind that the shopping basket of the heavy duty rollator can hold no more than a maximum of 5 kilos. By exceeding the maximum weight, the rollator is destabilized and it might tip over.

• The wheels

  • Your rollator has front and rear wheels. These need to be checked regularly for wear and damage.
  • The front castors of the OasisSpace rollator are 8’’ in diameter and attached to the frame by means of a front fork.
  • The front wheels are important for steering the rollator. When steering does not go smoothly or the front wheels are shaking, then the front wheels are not adjusted or fitted properly.
    The rear wheels of the OasisSpace rollator are 8’’ in diameter and attached to the frame of the rollator. The rear wheels play an important role in the stability of the rollator. Furthermore, the brakes of the rollator are fitted to the rear wheels. When squeezing the brake lever, the rear wheels will stop rotating and the whole rollator will stop moving.

• Adjusting the height of the front and rear wheels
  Both the front and rear wheels of the heavy duty rollator can be adjusted in height. To adjust the height of the rear wheels, follow the steps below:

  • On the rear of the frame, you will find the adjustment button for the height of the rear wheels. The rear wheels can be adjusted to five different positions;
  • By pressing the silver button (see photo 23) while at the same time pulling on the part of the frame where the rear wheel is attached, you can change the height of the rear wheel. Make sure that the rear wheel tube clicks into place after changing its position to one of the other height options;
  • To lock the rear wheel into the chosen position, let go of the silver button. The mechanism will now click into the newly chosen position and will be firmly attached at the chosen height.

• Change the height of the front wheels
  Follow the steps below:

  • On the front of the frame you will find the silver adjustment button for the height of the front wheels. The front wheels can be adjusted in four different positions;
  • By pushing the silver button and at the same time, sliding the tube with the wheel attached to it up or down (photo 26) the height of the front wheel can be adjusted. Make sure that the front wheel tube clicks into place after changing its position to one of the other height options;
  • To lock the front wheel into the chosen position, let go of the silver button. The mechanism will now click into the newly chosen position and will be firmly attached at the chosen height.

• Warning
  Always make sure that both rear wheels or both front wheels, left and right, are adjusted to the same height postion. This makes sure you will have correct and symmetric posture and will also provide safety and stability.

Maintenance

Your OasisSpace rollator needs periodical maintenance. This is neccessary to provide a long product lifespan and optimal user comfort. A badly maintained rollator will start malfunctioning sooner, will move less smooth and will even void warranty. Because of this, preventative maintenance is very important. You, the user, can also help maintaining your rollator in perfect condition. If you regularly check your rollator, and perform small maintenance taskes whenever neccessary, you expand the life of your rollator and keep the user comfort at a maximum. In the following paragraphs we describe these small maintenance tasks.

• The tyres
  You have to check your tyres for wear and tear from time to time. Should the wear become too severe, then you should have the tyres replaced.

• The brakes
  When any sharp edges are found on the brakes, the brakes need to be replaced. Also check if all parts of the brakes are still attached properly. Over time, daily use can cause some parts to become loose if the brakes are used a lot. Also check if the braking mechanism is operating smoothly. If this is not the case, you can apply some drops of W30 oil or teflon on the joints of the brake. Lastly you should check if the brakes are not touching the tyres while walking with the rollator.

• The frame
  The frame of your rollator is the base of your rollator. Therefore it is very important to keep the frame in excellent condition. Check the frame for the following points:

  • Check if the rollator folds and unfolds smoothly;
  • Check if the rollator drives in a straight line;

• The rear wheels

  • You can also check the rear wheels of your rollator yourself. A good adjustment of the rear wheels increases the stability of the rollator. It also makes sure that you need minimal effort to propel the rollator. Check the rear wheels for the following points:
    Check if the rear wheels rotate smoothly and do not drag;

  • Check if there is play on the rear wheels. If this is the case, often it is because the housing of the rear wheels is loose.

• The castors and front forks

  • The castors on the front of the rollator and the front forks to which they are attached, should move smoothly to be able to steer your rollator well. Check the castors and front forks for the following points:
  • Check if the nuts are tightened correctly. The nuts should not be too loose but also not too tight. When the nuts are too loose, the castors will vibrate or may even become loose. When the nuts are too tight, the rollator will not steer smoothly, because the ball bearings are under too much pressure and the balls in the bearings cannot move freely anymore inside the bearings.
  • Check the front fork housing of the castors for wear.

• Cleaning your rollator
  Cleaning your rollator is very important and needs to be done regularly. The correct way to clean your rollator is described below.

  • Cleaning the upholstery, the frame and plastic components can best be done with mild soap and water. Never use agressive or abrasive cleaning agents. These may damage the coating. Also never use pressure washers or steam cleaners;
  • Regularly wax your frame to protect it from moisture. However, make sure to never use wax with abrasive properties, solvents, harsh chemicals or silicone spray;
  • Always dry the rollator thoroughly after cleaning it. Additionally, also take care of your rollator by drying it after it was exposed to rain for example.

• Periodical maintenance of your rollator
  Preventative maintenance to your rollator is very important and a lot of it can be performed by you, the user (or your attendant). Below we will list some maintenance checks that you can perform yourself and how often to perform these checks.

• Every Month

  • Check if the rollator still folds and unfolds properly;
  • Check the upholstery for wear and tear;
  • Check if there is play on either the front or rear wheels;
  • Check if the brakes function properly.

• Every three months

  • Check if all nuts and bolts are still tightened properly and adjust where neccessary;
  • Check the thread of the tyres for any signs of wear

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