Brake System (Fig. 1); Basket; Safety Instructions - Vermeiren 286i Instruction Manual

pushing handgrips. When standing straight,
the handgrips should be as high as your
wrists. Leave your arms hanging loose. Lock
the handgrips again firmly. The adjustment
minimum and maximum can be seen on the
marks on the inner tubes which slide into the
frame. When you exceed the maximum
adjustment, your rollator will not be stable
anymore.

9. Brake system (Fig. 1)

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WARNING: Good operation of the
brakes is influenced
contamination of the
oil, mud, ...) - Check the condition
of the tires before each use.
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WARNING: The brakes can wear -
Check the operation
brakes before each use.
The rollator has been equipped with a
multifunctional brake system. The brake
handgrips underneath the pushing handgrips
are regular brakes as well as parking brakes.
For the usage of a short brake (regular brakes),
pull the brake handle upwards (toward the
pushing handle).
For the usage of a long brake (parking brake),
push the brake handle downwards till you hear
a locking sound of the brake. The wheels (use
both parking brakes
simultaneously) are now blocked until you pull
the parking brakes upwards again.
Fig. 1 – Pushing handle / brake

10. Basket

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WARNING: Risk of falling, tipping over
- Do not overload
basket.
The shopping basket is meant to be mounted
on the front side. Two hooks will mount the
shopping basket to the rollator frame.
The maximum carrying weight from the
shopping basket is 5 kg.

11. Safety instructions

• Ensure there are no stones or any other
objects blocking the regular usage of the
wheels of the rollator.
by wear and
tires (water,
of the
left and right
the shopping
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• Ensure the cables or the brakes are not
blocked or distorted.
• Ensure the brakes or the rollator are
always in parking-mode before using your
rollator. When you
comfortable and stabile, you may unlock
the parking brakes.
• Before every usage, check if the locking
handle for your pushing handgrips is firmly
locked.
• Verify if the safety against unwanted
folding/unfolding is functioning properly.
• Only proceed moving with your rollator
when you are standing comfortably and
when both your hands are resting on the
pushing handgrips.
• Do not hold the pushing handgrips with
wet hands. If you do so, you can lose your
grip and lose your balance.
• When you detect that your body is getting
tired, lock the parking brakes of your
rollator and have a seat on the bench.
• The maximum users weight for your
rollator is 120 kg and can only be used
on a flat underground.
• Do not use your rollator on a staircase or
bumps higher than 40 mm.
• When using the rollator outdoors, find
yourself flat and stable areas to use your
rollator. Avoid kerbs and/or deep holes.
• Do not proceed with your rollator into
traffic. Always stay on the pavement.
• Avoid bumpy or sandy roads. Otherwise
you might lose control over the stability of
your rollator.
• Avoid roads with a very steep inclination.
• Do not use your rollator to transport
people or items.
• Risk of injury - Surfaces can assume the
environment temperatures.
• Take note of the instructions for care and
service. The manufacturer is not liable for
damage caused
servicing/care.
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