Vermeiren Goliat Artro, User Manual

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Goliat Artro
2022-08
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5.2.1 Unfolding rollator
1.
Push both brake levers down to parking
position, see §5.1.
2.
Place the rollator with four wheels on the
ground while holding the frame tubes.
3.
Pull the front (19) and rear (20) frame
tubes apart, and push the bars of the
folding mechanism (21) as far down as
possible. Prevent your fingers from being
trapped in the mechanism!
4.
Fold down the seat.
5.
Mount the backrest, see §4.1.4.
5.2.2 Folding rollator
1.
Stand behind the rollator.
2.
Push both brake levers down to parking
position, see §5.1.
3.
Fold the seat upward.
4.
Empty the storage bag.
5.
Pull the brace (22) upward to close the
frame a bit.
6.
Close the frame completely by pushing
front (19) and rear (20) frame tubes
together.
7.
Remove the backrest, see §4.1.4.
5.3 Negotiating kerbs
Risk of falling
Take kerbs straight, with both front wheels
aligned to the kerb. Keep the rollator
nearby.
To make it easier to take small obstacles,
such as kerbs, the rollator is equipped with a
tipping aid on the two rear wheels.
1. Make sure you are standing stable while
holding both
handgrips.
2. Use one foot and
push on tipping lever
(23) to lift the front
wheels.
3. Keep the rollator in
that position with the
handgrips and move slowly forward until
the front wheels are on the kerb.
4. Now lift the handgrips and move forward
to place the rear wheels on the kerb.
5. When the rollator is standing stable, you
can take the kerb yourself.
5.4 Sitting down, standing up and
walking
Risk of falling
Make sure that both brake levers are in
parking position before sitting down, see
§5.1. Keep the brake levers in this position
until you start walking again. Keep your
feet between the rear wheels.
1.
Push both brake levers down to parking
position.
2.
Check whether the backrest and seat are
turned down and secured into place.
3.
While leaning on the handgrips, turn
around and sit down on the seat.
4.
To stand up again, lean on the handgrips
and turn around.
5.
Pull both brake levers up and use the
running brakes.
6.
Release the brake levers and step forward
with the rollator close to your body.
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