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RL-SMART
| Lightweight rollator
Lightweight rollator |
RL-SMART
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Repeat the process for the other side. Make sure that both handles
are at the same height.
4.5. Brake application and
adjustment
Service brake
The service brake is operated by both hand brake levers on the
handles by pulling upwards (Fig. 7). Service and parking brakes
affect the running wheels.
Parking brake
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To lock, push both brake levers downwards (Fig. 8).
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To release, pull both brake levers back to the central position.
Brake adjustment
The brake is set properly, if the brake pins do not touch the wheel and
the locking brake can be activated easily.
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To adjust the brake to make it harder, unscrew the knurled-screw
(Fig.8) on the braking mechanism and lock it with the other nut.
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With the adjusting of the Bowden cable (M6), loosen the locknut
first.
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Next the threaded sleeve is adjusted until the correct adjustment is
found. To prevent the setting from changing, the threaded sleeve
(M6) must be locked with the nut (M6).
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To adjust the brake to make it softer, follow the above procedure in
reverse.
4.6. Wheels and tyres
Your rollator is fitted with puncture resistant PU wheels with
sizes 190 x 43 mm at the front and 170 x 43 mm at the back.
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5. Use
Walking
Make your first attempts to walk with the rollator on a flat, firm surface.
Familiarise yourself with the function of the brakes. Let someone
accompany you during this initial period.
For an anatomically correct gait, the push handles must be set at
proper height (see sec. 4.4).
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Place yourself in the rollator so that your ankles are at the height of
the rear wheels.
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Stand with good posture.
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Grasp the push handles with both hands and your arms bent at a
slight angle
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When walking with the rollator try to stay as close as possible with
the body to the push handles. This increases the stability and safety
against tipping over; in addition, avoid a crooked back. Try to generally
walk in the rollator and not behind it. Take small steps and do not push
the rollator too far ahead.
You can determine the change of direction and speed by pushing
the rollator. Always use the brakes to slow down your movement. The
rollator could otherwise turn with the unbraked wheel and the braked
wheel, and could fall over.
Go around obstacles whenever possible. Try to use ramps or take lifts. If
this is not possible, the rollator must be carried over the obstacle. Find
a second person to help you do this, if possible
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