Whoopy User Guide
2. Safety / 3. Initial Use
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Atlas has taken every precaution to ensure the user’s safety; a great deal of attention has been paid
to the design of the Whoopy and the settings are adjusted professionally prior to the initial use of the
walking aid. Nevertheless, it is imperative for the user’s supervisors and parents to adhere to the
following safety instructions in order to safeguard the safe use of the walking aid.
2.1 Safety instructions
a) First read the user guide and try out the walking aid before it is used;
b) Never leave the user alone in the walking aid and always supervise its use;
c) Ensure that no one sits down on a rollator without anti-tipping supports to avoid the risk of the
walking aid tipping over;
d) To avoid any risk of the walking aid tipping over, ensure that the basket, if fitted, is never
overloaded;
e) Ensure that all fastenings and parts used to secure the user in position are properly tightened;
f) Only use the walking aid on level ground without obstacles (always use anti-tipping supports);
g) Do not allow other children (definitely not without supervision) to play with the walking aid, ride
on it or hang on the handgrips;
h) Only change the walking aid's settings when the user is not using it;
i) To ensure a sturdy connection, never use the maximum height or depth (also refer to the
maximum height of the handgrips in this regard: see chapter 8);
j) Do not exceed the maximum user weight: Size 1: 40 kg; Size 2: 75 kg and Size 3: 100 kg;
k) Any service, change or adaptation carried out by someone other than a person authorised by
Atlas Revalidatie Techniek will invalidate the warranty and will cause Atlas Revalidatie
Techniek’s general liability to lapse;
l) The walking aid must be serviced once a year, otherwise Atlas Revalidatie Techniek can no
longer be held liable.
Safety instructions ‘b’ and ‘c’ are repeated on a warning sticker affixed to the walking aid (see figure
below). Make sure that this text remains legible at all times. If necessary ask for a new copy of this
sticker.
2.2 Immediate danger
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In the event of immediate danger, do not let the user use the walking aid, but lead him/her to a
safe location.
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Before using the walking aid, inspect it for visible defects. In case of doubt consult the supplier. Ask
your supplier to instruct you, if you are not yet familiar with the use of this walking aid.
Please read this manual carefully prior to making use of the walking aid and verify that the use and
purpose of all components are clear to you (try everything out first, before allowing the user to make
use of the walking aid). Familiarise yourself with the safety instructions in chapter 2.
Arrangements can be made to receive personal instruction from your supplier. In the event of
problems, contact the treating therapist or the supplier of the walking aid.
Make sure that all fastenings and parts used to secure the user in
position are properly tightened.
Never leave the user alone in the walking aid. Always supervise its use.
Attention:
Read chapter 4, Operation, before using the walking aid for the first
time.
