human care Fellow Classic Reconditioning Manual

Fellow Classic

To secure that the walking-aid will function safely for the user, once per
year review of the walking-aid should be done. Therefore is the following
interventions recommended.

Cleaning

When cleaning the walker it is recommended machine washing, 60 degrees for
10 minutes. When using a pressure washer, do not wash directly to the bearings.
In addition to machine washing, regular cleaning with a mild cleanser is
recommended. Note! Do NOT use thinner, petrol or other solvents.
Post treatment
After washing, all connections, tight spaces and drainage holes should be blown
dry and sprayed with thin oil. If degreaser is used, should the moving parts be
lubricated.
The Paint
Control damages to the paint. To prevent corrosion, improve scratches. Touch-up
paint can be ordered from Human Care HC AB.

Pipe frame

Control weldings and screw attaches. If the corrosion is extensive shall the
rollator be replaced.

Handle

Must be fixed. Make sure the handle pipes can be pushed
down to the chassis. Change the grip if needed.

Brakes

Control that both brakes and parkingbrakes are working.
Wires should be intact and stapped to the chassis.
RECONDITIONING MANUAL
CE-marking
Make sure that the CE-marking is still there and readable.
Wing nut
Control function.

Reflectors

Make sure the reflectors are there and visible.

Hub caps

Make sure that they are not missing

Wheels

Make sure the wheels are not worn-out
and are spinning easily without any noice.
Fork hub och locking washer
Make sure that the fork hub and locking washer are attached. Note! The locking
washer must be replaced when disassembling (for rollators with older front fork
design).

Front forks

Control that attachments and bearings does not fit loosely and spins easily.

Seat

Make sure that the seat is kept in place and the nuts are tightened.

Folding mechanism

Should be intact and the locking should function.
Safety catch
Check that the safety catch falls of its own weight.
Stability
Control that all wheels are steadily on the ground and that there are no chassis
distortion.

Test driving

Make a final control by test driving.
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