Safety; Maintenance - Handicare Gemino 20 Bedienungsanleitung

Safety

• 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:
150 kg Gemino 30
130 kg Gemino 30 M
125 kg Gemino 30 S
• 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 Handicare.
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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. Hand wash at 40°.
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.
Locking mechanism
If the locking mechanism for folding/
unfolding becomes stiff after a period
of time, we recommend lubricating the
surfaces with Vaseline.
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.
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.
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