Maintenance - Vermeiren Goliat User Manual

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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 (19) upward to close the
frame a bit.
6. Close the frame completely by pushing
front (16) and rear (17)
together.
7. Remove the backrest, see §4.1.4.
5.3 Negotiating kerbs
CAUTION
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
handgrips.
2. Use one foot and
push on tipping lever
(20) 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
CAUTION
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.
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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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Maintenance

Regular care ensures that your rollator is
preserved in a perfectly functional
condition. For the maintenance manual,
refer to the
www.vermeiren.com.
6.1 Cleaning
Use a soft, damp cloth and lukewarm water
with a mild household soap to clean the
rollator. Avoid soaking.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents to clean.
6.2 Disinfection
CAUTION
Disinfections may only be undertaken by
trained persons. Consult your specialist
dealer.
Use a soft, damp cloth and lukewarm water
with a mild household disinfectant to clean the
rollator.
6.3 Inspection / Service / Repairs
The expected service life of your rollator is 5
years. The lifespan of the rollator is influenced
by its use, storage, maintenance, service and
cleaning.
Before you resume use of the rollator, it
should be inspected on the following points:
• Completeness.
• Folding mechanism: functioning well.
• Bolts and nuts: tightly fastened.
• Brakes: functioning well.
• Wheels (stability, tracking, fixing screws).
In case of regular contact with wires, hair
or other residues, the wheels may get
blocked. Check regularly that the wheels
rotate freely and that they are in good
condition.
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