aidapt Aluminium 4-Wheeled Rollator Instructions

aidapt Aluminium 4-Wheeled Rollator

INTRODUCTION

N.B. This equipment must be installed by a competent person.
VP183WHITE                 White Aluminium Rollator              120 kg weight limit
VP183PURPLE               Purple Aluminium Rollator              120 kg weight limit
Do not exceed the weight limit stated – doing so could put the user at risk.

BEFORE USE

• Carefully remove all packaging. Avoid using any knives of other sharp instruments as this may damage the surface of the product.
• Check the product for any visible damage. If you see any damage or suspect a fault, do not use your product, but contact your supplier for support.

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 tri-walkers and 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
• Folding locking mechanism
• Height adjustable
• Ergonomic handgrips to reduce pressure
• Walking Stick holder

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

Step 1: Install front wheel into receptacle located on the front of the frame whilst pressing the front wheel buttons. The buttons pop up when the wheel is securely in place. Repeat for second front wheel. (Figure 1).

Step 2: Install rear wheel into receptacle located on the front of the frame whilst pressing the front wheel buttons. The buttons pop up when the wheel is securely in place. Repeat for second rear wheel. (Figure 2).

Step 3: Adjust the height level of the handles to suit different users. Press the buttons for handgrips and pull the handgrip upwards or downwards. As the handle moves, release the buttons. This automatically locks in the next possible height. Repeat this process until the desired height is reached. (Figure 3).

Step 4: Attach the backrest by sliding the backrest hooks down into the receptacles located on the front of the frame.

Step 5: Attach the bag to the hook of the seat frame. The shopping bag can be despatched easily when using. (Figure 5)

Step 6: Unfold the rollator by pressing down on both sides of the seat frame. (Figure 6).

Step 7: To fold pull seat upwards via the black handle on the seat plate as shown in figure 7. The Rollator can now be folded.

Ensure all locking pins are fully engaged

OPERATING THE BRAKES

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 Aidapt Rollator brake system will require periodic adjustment.

To adjust the brakes loosen Nut B and then screw/unscrew Nut A. When adjusted re-tighten Nut B. If further adjustment is required then loosen the Locking Screw and then using a pair of pliers pull the cable down by approximately a millimetre. Re-tighten Locking Screw. The brakes can then be adjusted further by loosening Nut B and screwing/unscrewing Nut A as before.

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).

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 and that they are attached securely to the frame.
   Withdraw your Aidapt Rollator immediately if any of the wheels become difficult to turn or do not feel securely attached to the frame or if you suspect damage or any other fault.

5. Monthly Checks – check that the side locking levers are properly secure (fig 10). Check that no components are loose. Check the adjustment to your brakes (fig 11). Check castors.

6. 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.

7. 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.

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.

SPECIFICATION

Overall Depth (mm) 840
Width Unfolded (mm) 660
Width Folded (mm) 290
Handle Height (mm) 870-960
Seat WxD (mm) 460×250
Front Wheel (mm) 203
Rear Wheel (mm) 178
Net Weight (kg) 6.9
Gross Weight (kg) 7.6

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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