aidapt VP185G Aluminium Fold Flat Rollator Instruction Manual
- June 3, 2024
- Aidapt
Table of Contents
aidapt VP185G Aluminium Fold Flat Rollator
BEFORE USE
- Carefully remove all packaging. Avoid using any knives or 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
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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.
The rollator is supplied fully assembled in its folded position. To unfold the rollator follow these instructions.
- Step 1: Open the rollator by pulling the handles away from each other (see fig. 1)
- Step 2: Push down on the seat (see fig. 2) making sure that the seat arms click into the seat brackets (see fig. 3). DO NOT USE THE ROLLATOR UNLESS THE SEAT ARMS ARE FULLY LOCKED INTO THE SEAT BRACKETS.
- Step 3: Lower the rear legs by pulling up both sides of the red catch (see fig. 4) and lowering the leg into position. Repeat step 3 for the other rear leg. A click will be heard when the leg has locked into place. DO NOT USE THE ROLLATOR UNLESS THE LEG HAS SECURELY LOCKED INTO PLACE.
- Step 4: Lower the front wheels by pushing the red catch down (see fig. 5) and lowering the wheel into position. Repeat step 4 for the other front wheel. A click will be heard when the wheel has locked into place. DO NOT USE THE ROLLATOR UNLESS THE WHEEL HAS SECURELY LOCKED INTO PLACE.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
The height of the handgrips can be raised or lowered to suit the user. To
adjust the height of the handgrips loosen the height adjustment knob (see fig.
6). Raise or lower the handgrips to the desired user height. You will hear a
click as the handgrip locks into one of the height adjustment positions (see
fig. 6)
When the desired height has been achieved retighten the height adjustment knob
to lock the position.
ENSURE THAT BOTH HANDGRIPS ARE AT THE SAME HEIGHT BEFORE USE
DO NOT USE THE ROLLATOR UNLESS THE HANDGRIPS HAVE LOCKED INTO ONE OF THE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT POSITIONS AND THE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB HAS BEEN TIGHTENED.
OPERATING THE BRAKES
- To stop, gently apply a gripping pressure to both brakes simultaneously (see fig. 7), this will slow down and stop your Rollator.
- The brakes on your Rollator have a park option (see fig. 8).
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. - 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 (see fig. 9)
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
- 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.
- 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.
- Wipe off all surfaces with a dry cloth and use a water dispersing agent such as WD40 on all metal joints.
- 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.
- Monthly Checks – Check that no components are loose. Check the adjustment to your brakes (fig 9). Check castors.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
SPECIFICATION
- Dimensions (mm) …………………………………………………….690(L) x 645(W) x 800-900(H)
- Height to handgrip (mm) ……………………………………………………………………….. 800-900
- Seat size (mm) ……………………………………………………………………………435(W) x 220(L)
- Seat height (mm) …………………………………………………………………………………………570
- Front/rear wheel size (“) ……………………………………………………………………………………8
- Maximum user weight (kg/stone) …………………………………………………………… 136 / 21
- Net weight (kg) …………………………………………………………………………………………..8.85
- Gross weight (kg) ………………………………………………………………………………………..10.2
- Packaged dimensions (mm) …………………………………………… 415(L) x 310(W) x 645(H)
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.
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: [email protected]