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5. WARNINGS
5.1 General warnings
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Do NOT install or use the device before reading and understanding this manual;
If you are unable to understand the warnings, cautions or instructions, contact a healthcare
professional dealer or technical personnel before attempting to install this equipment
to avoid injure or damage;
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The rollator should only be used by patients with a suitable motor capacity
which ensures their use without risks;
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Advise with physician or therapist to determinate the correct adjustment and
the correct use;
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Physician or therapist should contribute to height adjustment for the maximum support,
for a correct brake activation and for a general assembly;
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The rollators are not intended to be used as self-propelled devices.
5.2 Warnings for use
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Insure the brake cable to be correctly set;
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Verify the correct operation of the brake after every height adjustment
to avoid a free flexion of the cable;
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Breaking this simple rules can cause personal damages;
• The rollator can be used only on a hard, flat surface. Do not use the rollator to climb the stairs
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Leaning always on both dumbbells to maintain balance;
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Pay particular attention to wet, icy or snowy;
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Do not overload the rollator;
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Do not use the rollator seat (where present) to carry persons or property, the seat is
for the
user’s session with the parking brake engaged;
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All wheels must be in contact with the floor at any time during use to ensure the proper
balancing of the rollator and maximum safety;
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The brake must be engaged before using the seat.
Note
When the rollator is used in steady position, the handbrake must be locked
5.3 Stability warnings
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The rollator can provide ambulatory assistance to an individual weighing
up to 136 kg, INCLUDING the loading bag;
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The rollator bag has a weight limitation of 5 kg.
5.4 Assembling & folding warnings
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Verify that both handle support tubes are correctly inserted in the frame and secured with
locking knobs locked into the holder with its main wing nuts and knobs without movement;
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Both handle tubes are securely locked in the main support part with wing
nuts and knobs without any movements;
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Do not hanging anything on the rollator frame to avoid distortions of the tubes
when the rollator is open and damage the stability. Injury may also be caused by distortions;
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Take care to entrapment of fingers and / or clothing during the opening and closing.
6. BEFORE USE
Before using the device, always check:
1. That all parts of the rollator are locked in a secure manner.
2. Check that all screws are tight.
3. Make sure that the seat is properly locked
(if that
‘not press further with the power seat bottom frame).
