Gemino 30 M Parkinson, User Manual

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MB4400  Gemino 30 Parkinson

Safety

 Warning!

Always check that the brakes are working 
before using the rollator.

Make sure that the folding mechanism is 
locked in place after unfolding the rollator.

Always use the parking brake when 
stopping or parking.

Ensure that the rollator has been adjusted 
to the correct height to avoid incorrect 
loadings and falls. Do not push the rollator 
a long way in front of your body.

Be aware of the possibility of trapping 
injuries; avoid putting your fingers between 
the rollator’s moving parts. Pay particular 
attention when folding and unfolding the 
rollator.

Users must move among pedestrians and 
not on trafficked roadways. Use reflectors 
when using the rollator outdoors.

Do not use the rollator for any purpose 
other than that it was intended for. It must 
not be used to transport people or heavy 
loads.

Be careful when there are children in the 
vicinity. Do not let children play with the 
rollator.

The maximum user weight for the rollator 
is:  
130 kg Gemino 30 
130 kg Gemino 30 M

The maximum weight to be held in the 
basket is 5 kg.

You should regularly inspect the rollator to 
make sure that all screws, bolts and other 
fastenings are secure.

Avoid making modifications or conversions 
to the rollator that could affect its safety, 
which is designed into the rollator’s 
construction.

Do not use the rollator if it is damaged or 
has any malfunction. Contact your dealer 
for repair.

Do not use any accessories that is not 
approved by Sunrise Medical.

Maintenance

Maintenance described in this section can be 
carried out by the user. Other maintenance 
work should be carried out by qualified 
personnel at the supplier in your municipality 
or at the technical aids centre. For information 
about repairs and servicing, please contact 
the technical aids centre in your county.

Washing the frame

The frame should be washed regularly with 
warm soapy water. If the frame is very dirty, 
a degreasing agent may be used. The frame 
may be washed with a high-pressure hose. If 
you use this method, avoid directly spraying 
the ball bearings. Dry the rollator thoroughly 
after washing it or after it has been used 
in rainy conditions. If a degreasing agent 
is used, moving parts should be greased 
afterwards.

Cleaning the brakes

Clean the brake blocks and brake springs 
regularly.

Cleaning the basket

The basket can be removed and washed 
separately. Machine wash 60°, hand wash 40° 
or disinfection.
To disinfect; use approved chemical 
disinfectant. Do not use heat disinfection..

Conditions that could damage the 

rollator

The rollator should not be used at 
temperatures below -35 °C or above 60 
°C. No specific requirements are made in 
connection with humidity or air pressure. 
No further requirements are made regarding 
storage conditions.

Screws and nuts

Screws and nuts can become loose over 
time. Therefore, remember to check and if 
necessary retighten all screws and nuts on a 
regular basis. A thread-locking product, such 
as Loctite Blue No. 243, may be used. 
If self-locking nuts have been removed they 
lose some of their locking ability and should 
be replaced.

Disinfection

Disinfection should only be carried out by 
qualified personnel. The rollator can be 
disinfected using a disinfectant containing 
70–80 per cent ethanol. Do not use 
disinfectants that contain bleach or phenols.

Regular inspection

• Check that the brakes function correctly. 

Adjust if necessary.

• Check that the wheels are in good condition 

and that they have not been damaged.

• Ensure that the rollator is clean and that all 

moving parts function correctly.

• Check and if necessary adjust all screwed 

connections.

Changing batteries

Once a year the batteries need to be 
replaced, depending on the usage of the 
laser. First unplug the pushbutton and 
laser from the electronics box. Unclick the 
electronics box from the baseplate and 
replace the 3 AA batteries with high quality 
AA batteries. Reassemble the electronics 
box back on the baseplate by clicking it 
into position. Take care that the slots for the 
pushbutton and laser plug face to the ground. 
Plug the laser and pushbutton back in and 
the rollator is ready for use again.

Repairs

Apart from small repairs to paintwork, the 
replacement of wheels and the adjustment 
of the brakes, all repairs must be undertaken 
by qualified personnel at the supplier in your 
municipality or at the technical aids centre.

For information about repairs and servicing, 
contact the technical aids centre in your 
county.

Storage

Store the rollator in a standing position.
The rollator can be kept outdoors.

Transport

Fold the rollator before transport. It should be 
lifted and carried using the lifting handles.

Never lift the rollator by the brake cables or 
the seat strap.

Technical specifications 

Materials used

The rollator and most of the parts are 
manufactured using a special aluminium alloy.