Lumex LX5000 Allura, User Manual

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LX5000-INS-LAB-RevA18 8
OPERATION
WARNING: Read the safety section and operating instructions in this manual before
use.
WARNING: Before using the rollator, ensure that the wheels are securely attached to
the frame, that the seat is fully in its locked position, and that the push buttons protrude
fully through the leg height adjustment holes, and the backrest is securely installed.
Before proceeding, ensure that all instructions in the previous section, ASSEMBLY , have been
followed, and that you have read the
SAFETY
section of this manual.
Rollator Setup
The photo at right shows the rollator. To keep the
backrest away from your hands, position the backrest
away from the handles as shown at right.
Walking With Your Rollator
1. Move your rollator slowly forward and always be sure
that the rear wheels are a few inches ahead of your
body.
2. Select a pace that is comfortable for you.
Stopping With Your Rollator
The rollator has loop locking handbrakes. To slow down,
squeeze the handbrakes upward toward the handles.
To hold the rollator in a stationary position, push the
handbrakes down, away from the handles, until the
handbrakes lock into place; the rear wheels will be
locked in place. To release, pull the handbrakes upward toward the handles until the rear
wheels move freely.
To Sit in Rollator
1. Push the handbrakes down, away from the handles, until the handbrakes lock into the parked
position.
2. Test the wheels before sitting down to ensure the rollator will not roll.
3. Before sitting, touch the back of your legs to the edge of the seat to ensure proper
positioning of the rollator.
4. Hold onto handles of rollator if necessary to help you lower your body onto the seat.
WARNING: Distribute your body weight evenly on the rollator.
WARNING: DO NOT lean on one side of the rollator.
WARNING: Ensure that handbrakes stop rollator and lock in place appropriately before
occupying or operating rollator. If your handbrakes are not operating correctly, please
see your GF authorized distributor immediately for service.
handle
backrest
handbrake
seat