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SAFFETY REGULATIONS
Van Os Medical UK Ltd. specifically disclaims responsibility for any body injury or
property damage which may occur during any use which does not comply with laws or
ordinances. The Caremarte Litetravel is if the instructions for use as described in this
manual are followed you will have a highly secure and stable product. It is however
possible that, when the Caremart Litetravel is not used properly, dangerous
situations may occur.
3.1 General safety
Protect your Caremart Litetravel rollator by checking it regularly. When a part of
your rollator is not functioning properly, a dangerous situation could occur.
Warning:
You must keep your rollator in a good state to guarantee safe use.
3.2 Warnings for safe use
Warnings
:
Avoid using your rollator on roads. Use pavements if possible;
Do not use your rollator in sand, rough area, wet and slippery surfaces or
surfaces with little grip;
Do not drive into curbs;
Never attach anything to the wheels;
Engage the parking brakes when you are in or on a lift and when you want to
get off;
The maximum weight capacity has been indicated on your frame label;
Unauthorized modification and or use of parts not supplied byVan Os Medical
UK ltd. will invalidate the warranty and may lead to injury to the user and or
damage to the rollator;
Do not push the rollator to far in front of you, this can cause falls and incorrect
postures;
Before using your rollator, always check if the brakes are working perfectly;
When unfolding the rollator, check if the folding mechanism is locked into
place;
Use the parking brake if you are stopping or parking;
Make sure that your rollator is adjusted to the correct height to avoid incorrect
positions and falls;
When folding and unfolding the rollator be aware that you do not get stuck
with clothing or body parts between moving parts. This may cause injury;
Engage the parking brakes when you are in or on a lift and when you want to
get off;
Do not use the rollator for transporting people or heavy loads;