Maintenance
Recommended at least once per year.
Check that
Action
General
The walker feels firm/free from play.
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.
Armrests
Armrests are intact and clean.
Armrest widening is functional.
Handle
Grips are not damaged/dirty.
Handle adjustment is functional.
Height adjustment
Raising and lowering are functional.
The walker feels stable at maximum
settings.
There is no play between the vertical
frame and bottom frame.
Height adjustment clamps lock.
The gas strut fitting must be free from
play.
Height adjustment by means of the
handle is working. The gas strut must
slide freely without squeaking.
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 firmly fastened to the
lower frame.
Castor brakes functional on all
castors.
Handbrake functional.
Clean with lukewarm soap solution or
alcohol-based cleaning agent
(no petroleum products).
Clean; replace if damaged.
Fit lock screws/plates as required.
Clean with lukewarm soap solution
(no petroleum products).
Replace handle grips.
Fit lock screws/plates as required.
Fit new guide sleeves (in frame) or end
plugs (in chrome tubes) as required.
Tighten all lock bolts.
Replace clamps.
Tighten the attachment fitting
concerned; replace bolts/lock nuts
as necessary.
Replace gas strut, handle.
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. Do not dismantle the castors;
replace the whole castor assembly
instead.
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.
