Assembly continued:
1.Fit the bag if not already fitted
Using the Three Wheeled Rollator
Opening:
Fold out the Rollator and push down the
cross bar fully. (See Diagram 1a)
– It is very
important that the crossbar is pushed fully down
to prevent the Rollator folding during use
. Fit
basket/tray in correct position (if provided)
Folding:
Remove basket (if present) and Pull up the
cross bar. (See Diagram 1b) The Rollator will then
close inwards for storage. Take care to keep fingers
out of frame when folding. The bag should be empty
before folding.
Walking:
This unit is to be used as a mobility aid,
creating a natural gait as the user walks securely
with their primary weight distribution between the
handlebars and with the unit in front of the user.
Braking:
The locking brakes are intended to assist
the user to control the Rollator. To apply the brakes
•
Caution: After making any adjustments to the
brakes, you must test them before the rollator is
used.
•
If adjustment does not tighten the brakes, do
not use the rollator. Contact your dealer or
SimplyMed Customer services, details below.
Cleaning Instructions
Clean regularly, wipe down with a soft, non
abrasive cloth.
Ensure there is no build up of dirt or debris around
the axle, brakes and wheels.
Diagram 1a
Diagram 1b
when in motion, pull up both of the loop handles.
(See diagram 2a).
To apply the parking brakes, push down the handles
until they lock down. A distinct click indicates that
the brake is in the correct position. (See Diagram
2b) It is important that both the brakes are put in the
parking position when they are to be used. Lift up
the handle to release.
If you apply the parking brakes, or pull up the brakes
to stop whilst moving, and the rear wheels on the
Push down fully to lock
the rollator in the open
position
Pull up to fold the rollator.
Take care to keep fingers
away from frame when
folding
rollator still move, stop use immediately. Do not use
again until the brakes have been checked and
correctly adjusted. Refer to the maintenance
section.
Maintenance
•
Regularly check for wear and tear and that all
screws and knobs are securely fastened.
•
Check brakes are working satisfactorily by both
walking and squeezing the brakes and by
braking to a stop.
•
Check the parking brakes by pushing the
handles into the locked position, and then trying
to push the rollator.
•
If the brakes do not completely lock the wheels
the brakes need to be adjusted, as detailed
below.
•
Brake Adjustment:
The brake adjusters are
situated in front of the brake handles, as shown
in diagram 3. To adjust, loosen the lock nut, turn
the adjuster anticlockwise to tighten the brake
then retighten the lock nut.
•
For correct adjustment the brake mechanism
should not touch the wheel, but the gap should
be no greater than 3mm.
Diagram 2a
Diagram 2b
Diagram 3
Locknut
Turn Adjuster
Anti-clockwise
to tighten brake
