Fold And Unfold The Rollator; Assembly; Pushing Handles; Brake System (Fig. 1) - Vermeiren 286E Instruction Manual

The rollator will compensate the lack of
adequate support by the legs by leaning on,
or moving with, the rollator with usage of the
upper limbs or chest. The rollator will provide
a better stability, support and safety during
walking.
The rollator can be used indoor and outdoor.
However, it cannot be used by persons with a
visible weakened hand and/or arm function
and also not by persons with a balance
problem.
The product is not meant for transport of
people and/or goods. The seating bench can
only be used when the parking brake is
locked.

6. Fold and Unfold the rollator

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WARNING: Risk of clamping - Keep
fingers, buckles and clothes away
from the folding mechanism.
Use the lever on the right side of the upper
frame to fold the rollator. After releasing the
lever pull up the tube under the seat. For
unfolding the rollator do the steps reversed.

7. Assembly

• Slide the pushing handles in the front
frame.
• If needed, adjust the cables connected
to the brakes.
• Adjust the pushing handles to the
desired height (see further).

8. Pushing handles

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CAUTION: Risk of falling - Firmly fix
the handles before use of the rollator.
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CAUTION: Risk of falling - Do not
exceed the maximum
your rollator will not be stable
anymore.
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CAUTION:
pushing handles
parallel to the walking
direction of your rollator.
The pushing handles can be adjusted in
height. Unlock/release the lever
so that you can adjust the height of the
pushing handles. When standing straight, the
handles should be as high as your wrists.
Leave your arms hanging loose. Lock the
handles 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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The rollator has been equipped with a
multifunctional brake system. The brake
handles underneath the pushing handles 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 left and right
simultaneously) are now blocked until you pull
the parking brakes upwards again.
adjustment,
Use the
only
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WARNING: Good operation of the
brakes is influenced by wear
contamination of the
oil, mud, ...) - Check the condition
of the tires before each use.
WARNING: The brakes can wear -
Check the operation
brakes before each use.
Fig. 1 – Pushing handle / brake
286E
2012-12
on the side
and
tires (water,
of the