Before Use; Intended Use; Safety Instructions - Vermeiren Eco-Plus Gebrauchsanweisung

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Before use

3.1 Upon delivery
Unpack your product and verify if the delivery
is complete. Following items should be
included:
• Base frame with seat and backrest;
• Front-wheel frame with front wheels;
• Two combined parts (for left and right
side): wheel support with rear wheel,
brake, brake cable, cable clamp and
handgrip. The left wheel support also has
a walking-stick holder;
• Two height-adjustment knobs;
• Two fastener pins;
• Storage bag;
• One Velcro strap;
• Manual.
Verify your product for transport damage. If
you find any damages after delivery, contact
the transporter.
3.2

Intended use

Indications and contraindications: The rollator
is meant as support of the leg function during
walking. Do not use the rollator if you have
other physical limitations that may cause
unsafe use of your rollator, like a weak arm,
balance disorders, impaired vision, limb loss,
...
The rollator is designed and produced solely
to be used as walking aid for one person with
a maximum weight of 136 kg.
The rollator will compensate the lack of
adequate support by the legs by leaning on,
or moving with, the rollator with usage of the
upper limbs or chest. The rollator will provide
better stability, support and safety during
walking.
It is not intended for transport of goods and/or
more people than the user.
The rollator can be used indoor and outdoor.
It should only be used on surfaces where all
four wheels are touching the ground. Do not
use the rollator on rocky, bumpy or sandy
terrain, or places with a steep inclination. The
rollator may become unstable. Look for flat,
stable areas, and bevelled kerbs to walk with
your rollator.
Please check all technical details and limits of
your rollator in §7.
The warranty on this product is based on
normal use and maintenance as described in
this manual. Damage to your product caused
by improper use or lack of maintenance will
cause the warranty to lapse.

3.3 Safety instructions

CAUTION
Please read and follow the instructions in
this manual. Otherwise you may get
injured, or your rollator may get damaged.
• Check that no stones or other objects block
the wheels of the rollator.
• Make sure that both brake levers are in
parking mode before you use the rollator as
aid to stand up. When you are standing
comfortable and stable, you can unlock the
parking brakes.
• While walking, keep both hands on the
handgrips.
• Be aware that some parts of your rollator
may get very hot or cold due to ambient
temperature,
devices, etc. Be careful when touching.
• Before every use, check that the handgrips
are firmly secured, see §4.1.2.
• Do not hold the handgrips with wet hands.
If you do so, you can lose your grip and lose
your balance.
• Do not proceed with your rollator into traffic.
Always stay on the pavement.
• Take note of the instructions for care and
service. The manufacturer is not liable for
damage caused by improper servicing /
care.
Be aware that your rollator may interfere
with some types of anti-theft systems,
depending on the settings used. This may
cause the shop's alarm to go off.
3.4 Symbols on the rollator
Maximum weight of user
Type designation
2
Eco-Plus
2020-09
Risk of injuries
solar radiation, heating