Periodical maintenance to your rollator
Preventive maintenance is very important and many of these things you can
easily do yourself. We highlight below the maintenance you can do yourself.
Every month
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Check the fold ability of the rollator;
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Check wheel movement front and rear and check turn ability of the
wheels;
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Check if the brakes are working correct.
Every three months
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Check all bolts, screws and nuts and tighten if necessary;
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Check all spokes for tension;
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Check tire for excessive wear.
Troubleshooting and solutions
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There is backlash on the rollator
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x
The rollator squeaks of rattles
x
The castors flutters
x
x
x
The rollator moves heavy
x
x
The rollator is turning slowly
x
x
x
x
The rollators deviates to the left
x
x
x
The rollators deviates to the right
x
x
x
1
Check if the tyre pressure is correct.
2
Check if all nuts and bolts are stuck tightly.
3
The rear wheels and/or castors may be adjusted improperly. Make sure that both
rear wheels and castor are mounted in identical positions.
4
Check if the bearings are not worn.
5
The front fork of the castors may be adjusted improperly. Make sure they are
adjusted properly.
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