aidapt VG798WB Height Adjustable Trolley Walker Instruction Manual

VG798WB
Height Adjustable Trolley Walker

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Fixing and Maintenance Instructions

INTENDED USE

Your Trolley Walker has been designed to assist you when walking and carrying small items around the house. It is not for use outdoors.

IMPORTANT – INDOOR USE ONLY

Please Note: Always consult with the prescriber/Physiotherapist if you are in any doubt that this product is suitable for your use.
NB. This equipment must be installed by a competent person.
VG798WB Height Adjustable Trolley Walker

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

BEFORE USE

Carefully remove all packaging and avoid using knives or other sharp instruments as this may damage the surface of the equipment. Check the product for any visible damage and if you see any damage or suspect a fault do not use the equipment and contact your supplier.

ASSEMBLY

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Slide the arms into the tubes on either side of the mainframe (A).
Make sure that the lips of the trays are facing forward (B) that the handles are facing backward and that the ergonomic fins on the handles are facing inwards (C).
Thread the provided screw through the arm and place the washer over the screw (D) Do not place the washer on first and insert the screw through it as this prevents the head of the bolt from locking into the hex cut-out on the other side of the tube and will cause the arms to be loose.
Secure with the thumbscrew (E) Repeat process on the other side making sure that both arms are at the same height.

ASSEMBLY (CONTINUED)

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Attach the rear wheels to the frame (F) (please note the rear wheels attach into the angled poles and will be directly underneath the handles)
Ensure that when you have attached the rear wheels the brakes are on the OUTSIDE of the trolley (F)
Secure the rear wheels with the e-clip (G)
Repeat process on the other side making sure that both legs are at the same height.
Attach the front wheels to the frame (H) (please note the front wheels attach into the straight poles and will be directly underneath the tray lips)
Secure the front wheels with the e-clip (J)
Repeat process on the other side making sure that both legs are at the same height.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

Your trolley can be adjusted in height if required.

• To adjust the height remove the lower ‘E’ clips from the extension legs and pull each leg to the desired height. (See fig. 1.)
• Ensure that all four extension legs are evenly adjusted.
• Re-insert all ‘E’ clips facing the line of travel also ensuring that the ‘E’ clips have passed through the product frame and extension leg and are secure. (See fig 2.)
• Never adjust the legs unevenly; this is dangerous and can seriously compromise the safety of the user.

Check that the trolley is sitting evenly on the floor and there is no excessive rocking or the trolley is tilting to one side. If this is the case, please do not use the trolley, but repeat the above steps to correct the problem or contact your supplier for service support.

OPERATING THE BRAKES

The handbrake on your Aidapt Trolley Walker works very similarly to a bicycle hand brake:

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1. To stop, gently apply a gripping pressure to both brakes simultaneously (see fig. 3), this will slow down and stop the Trolley Walker.
2. The brakes on your Aidapt Trolley Walker have a park option (see fig. 4). 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 Aidapt Trolley Walker brake system will require periodic adjustment. The brake adjustment is similar to bicycle brakes;

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1. Fig. 5 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.5 and fig. 6) 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 IS CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT (CONTINUED)

3. If the brake handles are fully adjusted and more adjustment is required refer to fig. 7. 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. 7) 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 rubs onto the brake arm (see fig. 7),  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.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE & YOUR OBLIGATION

1. Check that all wheels 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 Trolley Walker immediately if any of the wheels become difficult to turn or if you suspect damage or any other fault.

2. Monthly Checks – Check that no components are loose. Check the adjustment to your brakes. Ensure that the brakes are correctly adjusted, check castors and wheels.

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

4. We suggest that you check your Aidapt Trolley visually every day. However, we recommend that you should have your trolley 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.

CLEANING

Clean your Trolley 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.
The polypropylene clip-on trays can be removed for cleaning. To remove, place your finger and thumb on the underside of the U clip over inserted U section, push upwards and remove.
The tray can be cleaned with either a mild detergent or disinfectant or alternatively pressure washed or autoclaved at a temperature of up to 90ºC.

CLEANING THE CASTORS AND WHEELS

Aidapt Trolley Walkers are supplied with either polypropylene bodied castors or steel-bodied castors.
The polypropylene castors or steel-bodied castors can be removed from the frame by removing the ‘E’ clip retaining the extension leg. Once done, wash the castor in a bucket of mild detergent or disinfectant.
However, ensure that you thoroughly dry the castor and extension leg prior to reassembly and finish by applying a water-dispersing agent such as WD40 over the castor wheel and body prior to reassembly.
Following cleaning, please repeat all steps detailed in HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT on page 2 (see fig. 1 and fig. 2)

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

This includes:

• Tightness of all nuts/bolts/castors.
• Other screw-in/bolt-in/push-in components.

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. If in any doubt, please do not issue or use, but immediately contact your supplier for service 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: accounts@aidapt.co.uk • adaptations@aidapt.co.uk • sales@aidapt.co.uk

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