Gemino 30 Parkinsons Rollator User Manual

: June 5, 2024
: GeMINO

Table of Contents

Gemino 30 Parkinsons Rollator
Congratulations on your choice of new rollator
Overview
Procedure for reuse
When you receive your Gemino
Adjusting the rollator
Memory function for correct height of pushing handle
Safety
Guarantee
References
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Gemino 30 Parkinsons Rollator

Congratulations on your choice of new rollator

Quality and functionality are keywords for all Sunrise Medical products. We are very keen to receive any feedback from you about your experiences of using this rollator. In this way we can produce an even better product. For your own safety, and in order to derive the greatest benefit from the features of your new rollator, we recommend that you read this user manual carefully before you start to use the rollator. The management system of SUNRISE MEDICAL is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 13485 and ISO 14001.

Gemino in brief:
It is easy to adjust Gemino to the needs of individual users. Gemino is equipped with stable wheels that roll easily and brakes that are easy to use. Gemino can be folded for easier transport.

Intended Use:
Gemino is designed as walking aid for people with mobility limitations for use both indoor and outdoor on a flat and firm surface. The seat offers the option to take a rest during a longer walk. It is not intended for any other purpose e.g. climbing aid or carrying heavy loads.

Indications
The following specific indications are determined:For Gemino with Conpal SpeedControl wheels, this manual is only valid in combination with the SpeedControl user manual.

Overview

Procedure for reuse

Checklist before reuse The rollator is intended/fit for reuse.

Check that the brakes function correctly
Adjust the brakes if necessary
Check that the brake levers are in the correct position
Clean the brake blocks
Clean the brake springs
Check that the wheels are in good condition and that they have not been damaged F Replace any damaged or worn wheels
Check that all moving parts are working
Check and if necessary adjust all screwed connections
Check the wheel suspension and change if necessary
Ensure the rollator is clean and hygienic

When you receive your Gemino

Assembly
The rollator is supplied complete as standard. All you need to do is:

Unfold the rollator.
Set the pushing handles to the correct height.
Fit and adjust any accessories
Check the brakes and adjust them if necessary

Packaging
Take the packaging to an appropriate waste reception centre. The plastic and cardboard used in the packaging can be recycled.

Using the rollator
Driving brake Always check that the brakes are working before starting to use the rollator.

If you need to brake while pushing the rollator, squeeze the brake lever a little to reduce your speed.
With the optional reverse brake 2b you need to squeeze the brake handles to walk with the rollator.
Release the brake handles to brake the rollator.
The brakes are activated when the brake handles are released.
Do not push the rollator with the brakes in the locked position. If you attempt to push the rollator with force when the brakes are locked or partly locked, this will result in damage to the tyres and brakes, which in turn can stop the brakes working properly.
Do not use the rollator if the brakes are defective.

Parking brake

Push the brake lever down to activate the parking brake. You will hear a faint click when the parking brake has activated.
Pull the brake lever up to release the parking brake.

Warning!
Always use the parking brake when you stop or park the rollator.Always use the parking brake when you are going to sit on the seat.

Seat

Ensure that the parking brake is on before you sit down.
Always sit with your back towards the direction of travel.
A sling-style backrest for better support can be purchased as an accessory.

Walking with the rollator
For the best support and the safest movement, walk fully upright with the rollator near your body. Tuck your bottom in. Look forwards, not downwards.

Warning
Do not push the rollator a long way in front of your body. This can lead to falls and incorrect loadings.Do not lean or reach too far to the side when using the rollator as the sideways weight will make the rollator unstable.

Negotiating obstacles, tipping bar
Step on the tipping bar to tip up the front wheels of the rollator when you need to negotiate kerbs, sills or other obstacles.

Side deflector
Gemino is equipped with a side deflector , which prevents the back wheel from catching on protruding obstacles such as door frames and corners.

Folding the rollator
The rollator locks automatically in the completely folded position.Pull the strap to fold up the rollator.When the rollator is completely folded, itlocks and you will hear a faint click.

Warning
Be aware of the danger of trapping injuries when folding and unfolding the rollator

Unfolding the rollator
The rollator locks automatically in the completely open position.

Pull the operating handles apart.
Press the side bars down until you hear a small click in the fully unfolded position.
Before using the rollator, make sure that the folding mechanism is locked in place.

Lifting and carrying the rollator
The lifting handles are most easily accessible when the rollator is folded. Fold the rollator before lifting it, as this is the best way to lift it and the easiest because of the relation between weight.

Adjusting the rollator

Height of the pushing handles
To achieve the correct pushing position and avoid incorrect loadings, the pushing handles must be adjusted so that the user walks upright into the rollator and does not need to bend his or her back while pushing.

Lift the catch.
Push or pull the pushing handle to the correct height.
Release the catch. The pushing handle will now be automatically locked at the correct height

Memory function for correct height of pushing handle

The memory function enables you to quickly set the pushing handle back to the correct height if the height has been changed during transport etc.

Before activating the memory function, you must decide the correct height of the push handles
Loosen the screw using a 3 mm Allen key.
Lift out the pushing handle.
Turn the memory block through 90° and pull it right out.
Position the block at the correct height. Now the pushing handle cannot be positioned higher than the point at which the memory block has been set, but you can still push it right down for transport.
Tightly close the height adjustment catch once you have positioned the pushing handle correctly.
Retighten the screw

Adjusting the brakes
The brakes should be adjusted so that they brake all wheels equally. The distance between the brake block and the brake should be about 2 mm. When the parking brake is applied, thebrake block should not press in to the rubber of the wheel, as this can damage the wheel.

Loosen the locking nut .
Adjust the brake by screwing the cable adjuster nut inwards or outwards.
Test the brakes by spinning the wheel and squeezing the brake levers. The wheels should run easily

Safety

Warning
Always check that the brakes are working before using the rollator. Make sure that the folding mechanism is locked in place after unfolding the rollator. Always use the parking brake when stopping or parking. Ensure that the rollator has been adjusted to the correct height to avoid incorrect loadings and falls. Do not push the rollator a long way in front of your body. Be aware of the possibility of trapping injuries; avoid putting your fingers between the rollator’s moving parts. Pay particular attention when folding and unfolding the rollator. If the rollator is subject to direct sunlight / cold temperature for a long period of time, then surfaces of the rollator may become hot (>41°C) / very cold. Be careful when touching the rollator in these conditions as skin burns or freeze can occur. People with Hypoesthesia should be extra careful. Users must move among pedestrians and not on trafficked roadways. Use reflectors when using the rollator outdoors. Do not use the rollator for any purpose other than that it was intended for. It must not be used to transport people or heavy loads. Be careful when there are children in the vicinity. Do not let children play with the rollator.
The maximum user weight for the rollator is:
150 kg Gemino 30
130 kg Gemino 30 M
125 kg Gemino 30 S
The maximum user weight for the rollator with SpeedControl is: 100 kg The maximum weight to be held in the basket is 5 kg. You should regularly inspect the rollator to make sure that all screws, bolts and other fastenings are secure. Avoid making modifications or conversions to the rollator that could affect its safety, which is designed into the rollator’s construction. Do not use the rollator if it is damaged or has any malfunction. Contact your dealer for repair. Do not use any accessories that is not approved by Sunrise Medical.

Maintenance
Maintenance described in this section can be carried out by the user. Other maintenance work should be carried out by qualified personnel at the supplier in your municipality or at the technical aids centre. For information about repairs and servicing, please contact the technical aids centre in your county.

Washing the frame
The frame should be washed regularly with warm soapy water. If the frame is very dirty, a degreasing agent may be used. The frame may be washed with a high-pressure hose. If you use this method, avoid directly spraying the ball bearings. Dry the rollator thoroughly after washing it or after it has been used in rainy conditions. If a degreasing agent is used, moving parts should be greased afterwards.

Cleaning the brakes
Clean the brake blocks and brake springs regularly.

Cleaning the basket
The basket can be removed and washed separately. Machine wash 60°, hand wash 40° or disinfection. To disinfect; use approved chemical disinfectant. Do not use heat disinfection. Conditions that could damage the
rollator
The rollator should not be used at temperatures below -35 °C or above 60 °C. No specific requirements are made in connection with humidity or air pressure. No further requirements are made regarding storage conditions.
Screws and nuts
Screws and nuts can become loose over time. Therefore, remember to check and if necessary retighten all screws and nuts on a regular basis. A thread- locking product, such as Loctite Blue No. 243, may be used.If self-locking nuts have been removed they lose some of their locking ability and should be replaced.

Disinfection
Disinfection should only be carried out by qualified personnel. The rollator can be disinfected using a disinfectant containing 70–80 per cent ethanol. Do not use disinfectants that contain bleach or phenols.

Repairs
Apart from small repairs to paintwork, the replacement of wheels and the adjustment of the brakes, all repairs must be undertaken by qualified personnel at the supplier in your municipality or at the technical aids centre. For information about repairs and servicing, contact the technical aids centre in your county.
Storage
Store the rollator in a standing position. The rollator can be kept outdoors.
Transport
Fold the rollator before transport. It should be lifted and carried using the lifting handles.Never lift the rollator by the brake cables or the seat strap.Technical specifications

Materials used
The rollator and most of the parts are manufactured using a special aluminium alloy.

Areas of application
The rollator is intended for both indoor and outdoor use on a flat and firm surface.It has been developed for individuals with reduced muscle strength, reduced movement, reduced mobility and reduced stability.

Waste handling
Waste relating to packaging, parts of the rollator or the rollator itself can be treated as general waste. The main component of the rollator is aluminium, which can be melted down for reuse. The plastic and cardboard used in the packaging can be recycled.

CE labelling
This product complies with the Medical Device Regulation (EU) 2017/745. A notice to the user and/or patient that any serious incident that has occurred in relation to the device should be reported to the manufacturer and the competent authority of the Member State in which the user and/or patient is established.

B4Me special adaptations
Sunrise Medical strongly recommends that in order to ensure that your B4Me product operates, and performs as intended by the manufacturer; all the user information supplied with your B4Me product is read and understood, before the product is first used. Sunrise Medical also recommends that the user information is not discarded after reading it, but it is kept safely stored for future reference.

Medical Device Combinations
It may be possible to combine this Medical device with one or more other Medical Device or other product. Information on which combinations are possible www.Sunrisemedical.co.uk.All combinations listed have been validated to meet the General Safety and Performance Requirements, Annex I Nr. 14.1 of the Medical Device Regulation 2017/745. Guidance on the combination, such as mounting, can be found atwww.SunriseMedical.co.uk.

Guarantee

THIS GUARANTEE DOES NOT AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS IN ANY WAY.
Sunrise Medical* provides a guarantee, as set out in the warranty conditions, for products to its customers covering the following.
Warranty conditions:

Should a part or parts of the product require repair or replacement as a result of a manufacturing and/or material fault within 24 months, then the affected part or parts will be repaired or replaced free of charge. The warranty will only cover manufacturing defects
To enforce the warranty, please contact Sunrise Medical Customer Service with the exact details of the nature of the difficulty. Should you be using the product outside the area covered by the Sunrise Medical customer service agent, repairs or replacement will be carried out by another agency as designated by the manufacturer The product must be repaired by a Sunrise Medical designated Customer Service agent, (dealer).
For parts, which have been repaired or exchanged within the scope of this warranty, we provide a warranty in accordance with these warranty conditions for the remaining warranty period for the product in accordance with point 1).
For original spare parts which have been fitted at the customer’s expense, these will have a 12 months guarantee, (following the fitting), in accordance with these warranty conditions.
Claims from this warranty shall not arise, if a repair or replacement of a product or a part is required for the following reasons:
- Normal wear and tear, which include but is not limited to the following parts where fitted; batteries, armrest pads, upholstery, tyres, brakes shoes, ferrules, etc.
- Any overloading of the product, please check the EC label for maximum user weight.
- The product or part has not been maintained or serviced in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations as shown in the user instructions and/or the service instructions.
- d. Accessories have been used which are not specified as original accessories.
- The product or part having been damaged by neglect, accident or improper use.
- Changes/modifications have been made to the product or parts, which deviate from the manufacturer’s specifications.
- Repairs have been carried out, before our Customer Service has been informed of the circumstances.
This guarantee is subject to the law of the country in which the product was purchased from Sunrise Medical“

Additional Notes For Australia Only:

For goods provided by Sunrise medical Pty Ltd in Australia, our goods come with a guarantee by Sunrise Medical that cannot be excluded under Australian Consumer Law.
You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any foreseeable loss or damage.
You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
The benefits to you given by this warranty are in addition to your other rights and remedies under a law in relation to the goods to which the warranty relates.