Vermeiren Goliat Artro, User Manual

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Goliat Artro
2022-08
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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 200 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.
The rollator can be used indoors and
outdoors.
It is not intended for transport of goods and/or
more people than the user.
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.
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.
Please check all technical details and limits of
your rollator in §7.
3.3 Safety instructions
Risk of injuries
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, solar radiation, heating
devices, etc. Be careful when touching.
•
Before every use, check that the height
adjustments are firmly secured, see §4.4.
•
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
Identification plate is located beneath the
left handgrip at the inner side of the base
frame
Maximum weight of user in kg
Type designation
3.5 Shipping and storage
The shipping and storage of the rollator
should happen according to the technical
specifications in §7. Make sure that the
rollator is stored dry.
Provide sufficient covering or packaging to
protect the rollator from rust and foreign
bodies (e.g. salt water, sea air, sand, dust).
Make sure no objects are stored on or against
the rollator to prevent damage.
CAUTION