aidapt VP173FC Steel 4-Wheeled Rollator Instructions

adapt VP173FC Steel 4-Wheeled Rollator

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Steel Four-Wheeled Rollator from Aidapt. These instructions should be read carefully and left with the user of the product for future reference. Please ensure this equipment is installed by a competent person. VP173FC?VP173FS/VP173FR – Steel Four Wheeled Rollator 136kg (21st) Max Load Do not exceed the weight limit stated – doing so could put you at risk.

INTENDED USE
The steel Rollator from Aidapt is a sturdy yet easy to maneuver design ideal for those who require extra support when walking. The Rollator features a special bag designed specifically to fit your Rollator. Only use bags designed for this Rollator. Do not use or combine bags or baskets from other manufacturers. In normal use, you can easily fold your Rollator and store it away until required. The Rollator is designed for use inside and outside the home. Please ensure fingers are clear of the locking mechanism to reduce the risk of entrapment when closing our Rollator.

FEATURES

• User-friendly loop brakes lever with lock
• Simple brake cable adjustment
• Soft plastic solid wheels
• Swiveling front wheel
• Folding locking mechanism
• Height adjustment
• User-friendly height adjustment
• Ergonomic handgrips to reduce pressure
• Includes a bag

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Please examine your product for any visible damage before using/installing it. If you see any damage or suspect a fault, please do not use it, but contact your supplier.

1. Carefully insert the brake assembly within the frame (fig. 1).
2. Ensure when brake assembly is inserted that both brakes are even in height and the Rollator is sitting evenly on the ground.
3. Insert locking hand wheel into the desired height adjustment hole (fig. 2). Ensure that the head of the screw fits into the hexagonal hole on the inside of the tri-walker (see fig. 2(a)) Turn clockwise to tighten (fig. 3).

CENTRAL LOCKING MECHANISM AND USE

1. Open out the Rollator frame by pulling the cross bars outwards in opposite directions forming an inverted ‘V’ with the mainframe (fig. 4, fig. 4 (a).
2. Ensure your Rollator is fully extended, and check that sidebars are straight and level (fig. 5).

PADDED BACK

1. To install the half-round padded back, first line up the ends of the tubular back with the locating points (fig. 6, fig. 6 (a)).

FITTING THE CARRY BAG (SHOULD COME FITTED)

1. The Rollator bag should be fitted when the walker is set in the open position (fig. 4 (a)).
2. Take the strap situated upon the upper side of the Rollator bag, and wrap this around the diagonal bar of the frame and push the stud fasteners together (fig. 7). Repeat on the opposite side.

OPERATING THE BRAKES

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

1. To stop, gently apply a gripping pressure to both brakes simultaneously (see fig. 8), this will slow down and stop the Rollator.
2. The brakes on your Rollator have a park option (see 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 adjustment is similar to bicycle brakes;

1. Fig. 10 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 (anti-clockwise) 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.

BRAKE ADJUSTMENT (CONTINUED)

1. 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.

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

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

4. 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 rubs onto the brake arm (see fig. 12), please check for obstructions and repeat the brake adjustment procedure above.

5. 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.

STORAGE

1. Grip the sidebar and lift (fig. 13).
2. Continue lifting until the Rollator fully closes (fig. 4 on page 3).
3. You may also wish to remove the half-round back for storage; to do so pull the silver-colored locking buttons located on either side of the tube lock outwards (fig. 6(a) on page 3), then lift up the back to detach (fig. 6 on page 3).

CLEANING

All of the product components are manufactured from quality materials. However, it is very important that you only clean your Rollator using a non- abrasive cleaner or mild detergent with a soft cloth avoid using lime scale remover. Abrasive cleaners or abrasive cleaning pads will seriously damage your product beyond repair. If to be disinfected by heat, one of the following three temperatures and duration of exposition can be used:

• a temperature of 90°C for 1 minute
• a temperature of 85°C for 3 minutes
• a temperature of 80°C for 10 minutes

CARE, MAINTENANCE AND YOUR OBLIGATION

1. Only use your Aidapt Rollator for the purpose for which is 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 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 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 (fig. 5). Check the adjustment to your brakes. Ensure that the brakes are correctly adjusted with 3mm between both tires and brake(s), check castors.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

• Width: 690mm
• Depth: 610mm
• Height: 790-900mm
• Net Weight: 8.5kgs

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 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.

SERVICE WARRANTY

Aidapt Bathrooms Ltd guarantees the product free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year. Should this product be operated under conditions other than those recommended, or any attempts made to service or modify the product, then the warranty is rendered void. The product you buy may differ slightly from the illustrations. This warranty is in addition to and does not affect your statutory rights. Our guarantee is administered by our retailers. If your product arrives damaged, you must contact the retailer from whom you bought it. The retailer’s contact details will be on the invoice that arrived with the product, or on the email, you received when you placed the order. Do not contact Aidapt Bathrooms Ltd, only your retailer can arrange a replacement or refund.

• If your product fails within the guarantee period, please contact the retailer from whom you bought it.
• If you have received your product and require technical help, please call our help desk on 01744 745 000.
• A copy of the instructions leaflet can be downloaded from our website.

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.com
• Email: sales@aidapt.co.uk

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