human care Carl-Oskar RA Reconditioning Manual

Carl-Oskar RA&TW
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
Wing nut
Control function.
Reflectors
Make sure the reflectors are still
there and visible.
CE-marking
Make sure that the CE-marking
is still there and readable.
Wheels
Make sure the wheels are not
worn-out and are spinning easily
without any noice.
Lubrication
Gatebushings and hinges should be
working without any noice. Lubricate when needed.
Front forks
Make sure that the ball bearing is firmly attached and that the forks swings easily.
The front fork inertia can be adjusted by adjusting the nut on the top under the
hub cover. Note! The nut on the inside of the fork must not be touched.
Folding mechanism
Should be intact and the locking should function.
Seat
Make sure the seat is kept in place and
screws are tightened.
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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