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User Instructions
Rollator aluminium
Item No. 11447 000
Please read these notes carefully before use. Be sure to follow the instructions and keep them in a safe place!
If this aid is to be used by other persons, they must be fully informed of these safety warnings before use.
Indication/Contraindication
The rollator is a mobility aid for people with mobility restrictions, e. g. people with a disability that makes walking
difficult or who cannot walk for long, providing them with the opportunity to go further afield. Staying on the move with
a rollator not only serves to improve circulation, coordination and balance, but it also
enhances the user's well­being.
This rollator is designed both for use in enclosed areas and in the open. It is equipped with a removable basket and a tray.
The rollator provides a seat and back rest for short rests. It can be folded easily for transportation, thus saving space. The
rollator should not be used by persons with perception impairments, serious problems with their balance or an inability to
sit. The user must have adequate perception skills and adequate physical ability to be able to steer a rollator.
• Talk to your doctor or specialist retailer to see whether this Rollator
isoptimally suitable for you and your needs.
• Check that the Rollator is in perfect condition every time before you use it.
Check the following components and make sure:
– all screws, nuts and other parts are firmly tightened
– all wheel surfaces are intact
– the height adjustment screws are firmly tightened
– the brakes function both as parking brakes and hand brakes
– there are no visible signs of wear on the frames, welded joints and
plastic elements
– wheels and wheel forks should be free of dirt and turn smoothly.
Do not use a damaged or defective Rollator!
• Ensure that the Rollator is correctly engaged before every use.
• Always activate the parking brake when you stop or park the Rollator.
Always use the hand brakes slowly, evenly and both together.
• The braking effect can be reduced if the tyre surface is worn. Inspect the
braking action of the brakes regularly.
• The Rollator should only be used on firm and even surfaces. There is a
risk of slipping on dirty, wet, frosty or snow­covered ground! The braking
effect is also limited. Please adapt the way you move and walk to these
dangers.
• On smooth surfaces such as tiles, stone flooring, PVC etc. the wheels can
block when braking under certain circumstances. Therefore please check
the braking performance of your Rollator carefully on these floors and
adjust the way you move and walk accordingly. If you wish to sit on the
Rollator you should also make sure that the wheels have a sufficient hold
on the surface when the brakes are applied and that the Rollator cannot
slide away.
• The Rollator should not be used as a support when getting up from a
crouching or sitting position!
• The maximum permissible load of the rollator is 120 kg. This includes the
max. luggage load of 15 kg in the basket.
• The basket included in the scope of delivery is designed for a max. lug­
gage load of 15 kg. The basket must not be overloaded. Only use the
basket for transporting objects.
• The rollator must not be used outside its intended use or for transporting
objects or persons. A maximum of 10 kg may be transported in the bas­
ket provided for this purpose.
• Ensure that the hand grips are set to the correct height for the user in order
to avoid incorrect loads or falls. Always hold both handles, otherwise you
could lose your balance. Walk between the hand grips. When walking, be
careful not to bump your feet against the wheels or step assistance.
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Safety Indications
• Make sure that your hands or clothes do not come into contact with the
moving parts of the Rollator! Be particularly careful when folding and
unfolding the Rollator. This applies in particular to hinges under the seat
or in the middle of the cross brace.
• The rollator should be used on the pavement. The rollator must not be
used in moving traffic. For your personal safety in road traffic, it is recom­
mended to wear additional reflectors on your clothing in addition to the
reflectors already attached to all four sides of the rollator.
• Do not sit on the rollator when travelling on public transport. Park the
rollator with the brakes on so that it cannot fall over or roll away. Look for
a seat close by.
• If you have to cross (tram) tracks, drive over them at a right angle and as
quickly as possible. at a right angle and cross them quickly. Make sure that
the wheels do not get caught in the rails. The wheels can get wedged in
grids, cracks and uneven surfaces. Avoid all obstacles wherever possible.
• Be careful near children. Children should not play with the Rollator!
• Do not hang any handbags or carrier bags on the handles, the balance of
the Rollator can be impaired if you do.
• Do not carry out any adjustments or modifications, which impair the
safety of the design. Parts such as wheels, handles or brake cables may
only be replaced by a specialist retailer.
• Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer. Please also read the
instructions for use for each accessory.
• Do not carry or pull the Rollator by the brake cables.
• In strong sunlight, parts of the rollator, e.g. handles or seat, can heat up.
In these cases, skin contact should be avoided to prevent burns. Make
sure to cover your rollator or park it in a shady place.
• Please prevent skin contact with the Rollator if the Rollator has been in
cold temperature for a long period of time in order to prevent freezing.
• Keep the rollator away from naked flames.
• Please prevent running into door frames, furniture, etc. with the Rollator
and check the secure position of the Rollator when parked. The frame,
connection elements and welding seams may be damaged if the Rollator
tips over.
• Please also prevent placing stress on the Rollator when folded together!
This could damage the frame, connection elements and welding seams.
• Do not use the Rollator in stairs or escalators.
• Do not stand on the rollator.
• Do not lean on the brake lever.
• If you have any queries, please refer to your dealer.