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Maintenance
(recommended at least once per year)
Check that
Action
General
The walker feels firm/does not feel loose.
The walker does not rattle during manoeuvres.
The walker is level and all of its castors are in
contact with the floor.
The walker is not dirty.
Arm rests
Arm rests are intact and clean.
Arm rest widening is functional.
Handle
Grips are not damaged/dirty.
Handle adjustment is functional.
Battery
Check that the charging cable is connected
to the control box.
Check that the remote control is connected to
the control box.
Connect or fit new remote control as required.
Check that the battery, actuators and control box
are not loose.
Height/width adjustment
Raising and lowering are functional.
The walker feels stable at maximum settings.
There is no looseness between the vertical frame and
bottom frame.
Height adjustment clamps lock.
The electric actuator must not feel loose.
Height adjustment via remote control is functional. The
electric actuator must run smoothly at a constant speed.
Frame parts
There is no mechanical damage.
There are no scratches.
End plugs/lower frame fitted.
Castors/brakes
Castors roll easily/tread not damaged.
The castors are tightly fastened to the lower frame.
Castor brakes functional on all castors.
Handbrake functional.
Harness
Belts, seams and Velcro fasteners are whole/intact.
The walker lockplate (green) is functional
Holder, belts
Holder, belts not bent (see Figure s3)
Harness and attachment belts must be replaced
every three years.
Clean with lukewarm soap solution or alcohol-based
cleaning agent
(no petroleum products).
Clean; replace if damaged.
Replace lock knob.
Clean with lukewarm soap solution (no petroleum products).
Replace handle grips.
Fit lock knobs/plates as required.
Fit new cable; this must always be connected to the
control box (IP65 classification).
Connect; replace with new remote control as required.
Refer to the wiring diagram in the Technical manual.
Tighten; replace with new fasteners as required.
Fit new guide sleeves (in frame) or end plugs
(in chrome tubes) as required.
The technical manual shows the design and which faste-
ners must be checked. Contact the distributor if the parts
cannot be tightened.
Replace clamps.
Tighten the attachment fitting concerned; replace bolts/
lock nuts as necessary.
Check that the battery/remote control/actuator are
connected in accordance with the wiring diagram.
Charge the battery. Contact customer services.
If damage is present, contact GATE’s customer services.
Touch up as necessary.
Fit new end plugs.
Clean or replace castors (NOTE! Castors are always fixed
to the lower frame with thread locker or lock nuts. The
castors are sealed and we do not recommend their
dismantling; instead, replace the whole castor assembly.
Tighten the castor bolt and fit locking nut or use thread
locker (depends on model).
Replace castor assembly.
Adjust the brake or fit new castors.
Replace harness. Available in three sizes (S, M, & L)
Replace lockplate
A bent holder is a sign that the product has been over-
loaded. The frame must be replaced before further use.
The action is then ”Check harness labeling. If the harness
production date is older than 3 years, the harness and
belts must be scrapped.
