User Instructions Compact Easy Rollator M66739 Maximum Safe Working Load 21st 135kg Please ensure these Instructions are fully read and understood before using this equipment. Retain these instructions in a safe place for future reference. If you are unable to understand the Instructions or safety precautions, please contact a healthcare professional or our OT Advice Line (0845 121 8113) for assistance. For information on how to obtain the User Instructions in other formats for use by people with visual, reading or cognitive impairments, please contact info@nrs-uk.co.uk or telephone 0845 120 4522. Additional copies of this user instruction are available on our website www.nrs-uk.co.uk. 1
CONTENTS 1. INTENDED USE 2. HANDLE HEIGHT RANGE 3. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 5. ASSEMBLY 5.1 UNFOLDING THE ROLLATOR 5.2 HANDLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 5.3 SAFETY CHECKS 6. USING THE ROLLATOR 6.1 BRAKE OPERATION 6.2 FOLDING THE ROLLATOR 6.3 FRONT WHEEL OPERATION 7. CARE AND MAINTENANCE 7.1 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS 7.2 MAINTENANCE 7.3 BRAKE ADJUSTMENT 2
1 Intended Use The Compact Easy Rollator is designed to provide support and assistance to those unable to, or who lack the confidence to, walk without some level of support. This Rollator is intended for indoor and outdoor use. 2 - Handle Height Range The handles are height adjustable in increments from 80.5 93.5cm from the floor. To set the correct handle height, stand upright with your arms by your side and adjust the handle bar height to align with your wrists. If in doubt, please consult a healthcare professional. See section 5.2 Handle Height Adjustment. 3 Safety Precautions Do s and Don ts Do not exceed the maximum safe working load of 135Kg (21st). Do not use the Rollator on stairs or an escalator. Do not attempt to push the Rollator while someone is sitting in the seat. Do not use the seat to transport people or objects. Do not use the seat without the backrest in place. Do not sit on the seat when the Rollator is on an incline. Only use the specified accessories and spare parts for this Rollator Loads should only be transported using the bag supplied. Do not hang heavy items from the handles as this may affect the stability of the Rollator. Safety Precautions - Pre Use Checks Always check the seat tubes are locked down and well connected with the frame when the Rollator is open. Check the folding mechanism catches are correctly engaged. Check the brakes before use. Make sure that all parts are secure and that moving parts are in good working order. 3
Safety Precautions - During use Do not self propel the Rollator while seated. Serious injury to the user and/or damage to the Rollator frame or wheels may result from improper use. Do not use the Rollator to walk backwards. Caution must be taken when negotiating curbs and other obstacles, or when using on sloping, uneven or slippery surfaces. Failure to do so may result in a serious risk of a fall or injury. Do not perform any adjustments to the Rollator while it is in use. Exercise caution when there is a heavy load in the bag The bag supplied with the Rollator has a maximum safe load of 5Kg. All wheels must be in contact with the floor at all times. Brakes must be in the locked position before using the seat. When using the Rollator in a stationary position, the brakes must be locked. Always test the brake after every height adjustment to avoid a free flex of the cable. Care should be taken when lifting the folded Rollator into the back of the car; please follow good manual handling practice. 4 Product Description Hand Grip Backrest Brake Loop Bag (supplied) Plastic Connector Handle Tube Seat Tube Seat Mesh Cloth Snap Button Swivel/Single Direction lever Front wheel Fork Front Wheel Plastic Main Bracket Moulding Folding Lock Lever Leg Tube Brake Rear Wheel Location of Product Identification Label 4
5 Assembly Note: The Rollator is supplied fully assembled, in the folded position. (As shown below) 5.1 Unfolding the Rollator Carefully remove the Rollator from the packaging and check for any obvious signs of damage or missing parts. If any damage or missing parts are suspected do not assemble the Rollator. Please contact your supplier for further information. Put the Rollator on a flat floor and unfold it by lifting up the handles. With the handle tube standing upright and the oval Plastic Main Bracket Moulding firmly against the leg tube. (Step: 1). Safety Note: The Oval Plastic Main Bracket Moulding and frame tube must be fully fixed together without any gap when locking the levers. Do not press the levers too hard without fully fixing the two parts, otherwise damage may occur. Pull the Folding Lock Lever away from the frame, (as shown in Step: 2) and continue to rotate through 180 degrees until the lever is pointing towards the front of the Rollator, if any resistance is felt while carrying out this operation, ensure the handle tube is upright, the main bracket is firmly against the frame tube and the cup washer at the end of the lock lever is located correctly to the main bracket. To lock the Folding Lock Lever, (Step: 3) Rotate the lever through 180 degrees, this time parallel to the frame, and lock the lever clip into the slot on the Plastic Main Bracket. Repeat for the other side STEP: 1 STEP: 2 STEP: 3 The oval plastic main bracket and bottom oval tube must be fully aligned and fixed together when locking the levers The Lever presses against the washer and the washer locates correctly 5 When the washer is located correctly, lock the lever into the slot
Push down on the top of the seat tubes with the palms of your hands until they click into the plastic slots (keep fingers from under the seat tube). The Rollator is now fully open Handle Tube Set at correct height Snap Button should be fully out and visible Red lever Set in correct position Seat Tube located fully into plastic slot Lever set in locked position Rollator shown in Fully Open Position NOTE: Before using the Rollator check it is assembled correctly by pushing down on the side tubes to ensure the seat tubes are securely fixed into the plastic slots 5.2. Handle Height Adjustment NOTE: DO NOT remove the inner handle tube out of outer handle tube when adjusting the height. Adjust the Rollator handle height so that when the user s arm is down to their side, the handgrip is at wrist height. This will ensure the arms are at an approximate 20-30 bend when using the Rollator. i) Depress the snap button on the hand-rest tube of the Rollator and slide the hand-rest tube up or down to the desired height. Ensure the snap button protrudes through the appropriate adjustment hole on the hand-rest tube. Repeat for the other side. 5.3 Safety Checks Perform the Pre-Use safety checks indicated in Section 3: If everything is working correctly the Rollator is now ready for use 6
6 Using the Rollator Please refer to Safety Precautions in Use in section 3. 6.1 Brake Operation To slow down, pull up both of the loop handles. (See Diagram 1) To apply the parking brakes, push down both handles until they lock down and are in the correct position. (See Diagram 2) It is important that both brakes are put in the parking position when they are used. Lift up both handles to release the parking brakes. If you apply the parking brakes, or pull up the brakes to stop whilst moving, and the rear wheels on the Rollator still move, stop use immediately. Do not use again until the brakes have been checked and correctly adjusted. Refer to the maintenance section. 6.2 Folding the Rollator Diagram: 1 Diagram: 2 i). Lift the pulling strip up, on the seat to fold the Rollator (as shown) 7
ii) Unlock the lever from the slot, on both sides of the Rollator, then contra-rotate the lever, as described in section 5.1 to release the frame and lower the handles to the fully folding position shown in the diagrams below. Safety Note Do not release the folding levers during use. When the lever is fully released, the plastic part and the round cover will be detached, details as shown. The main bracket can now be rotated and the Rollator folded fully (as shown below) Rollator Shown Fully Folded 6.3 Front Wheel Operation The front wheels can be set to either go straight forward or rotate. When the red lever is turned to the OPEN position (Fig: 1), the front wheels are free to rotate When the red lever above the wheel is turned to the CLOSED position (Fig: 2), the wheel will be locked in the forward only position. Fig 1 Lever in OPEN Position: Wheel is free to rotate Fig 2 Lever in CLOSED Position: Wheel in forward only position 8
7 Care and Maintenance 7.1. Cleaning Instructions Clean regularly, wipe down with water and mild cleanser using a soft, non abrasive cloth. Dry with a soft, clean, non abrasive, dry cloth. Ensure there is no build up of dirt or debris around the axle, brakes and wheels. Do not use cleaning agents containing phenol or chlorine, as this may damage aluminum and polyamide materials. Lubricate with 3-in-l oil periodically or if wheels begin to squeak. 7.2 Maintenance Regularly check for wear and tear and that all screws and fixings 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. 7.3 Brake Adjustment Note: The brake cables run inside the handle tubes, DO NOT remove the cable from the tubes as this could cause the brakes to fail. Brake cable route. For the brakes to function properly, the brake cable should be flush along the tube as shown in fig 3. For correct adjustment the brake mechanism, when not in use, should not touch the wheel, but the gap should be no greater than 3mm. 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 NRS Customer services. Fig: 3 Brake adjustment Brake Adjustment Nut 9 To tighten the brake (reduce the gap between brake and wheel) rotate the adjusting nut clockwise To loosen the brake (increase the gap between brake and wheel) rotate the adjusting nut anti-clockwise
If you use this product.you may also find useful: Aids for getting into and out of the car Handy bar Code: M14674 Car Caddie Code: M15393 Swivel Seat Deluxe Code: L33996 www.nrs-uk.co.uk NRS Healthcare Clinitron House, Excelsior Road, Ashby Park, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, LE65 1JG United Kingdom Tel: 0845 120 4522 Fax: 0845 121 8112 Email: customerservice@nrs-uk.co.uk This product is from a range of over 3000 daily living aids available from NRS Healthcare. To view the full range visit www.nrs-uk.co.uk or request a catalogue from NRS Customer Services 10 UI/M66739/10/12/Iss3