Table Of Contents; Important Safety Information; Care And Maintenance - Drive R8 Assembly & Operating Instructions

Contents
Specification
Important Safety Information
Care and Maintenance
Parts Description
Introduction
The Drive Medical lightweight 4-wheeled Rollator is designed to aid the user to walk and,
as an option, carry items such as shopping.
The R6 is ideal for indoor use, whilst the R8 is suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
They are intended to be lightweight and portable whilst offering stability and security
to the user.
All Drive Medical walkers are manufactured to the highest quality standards and are
CE marked.
They provide a robust and visually appealing product whilst being a cost-effective
solution to some mobility problems.
Specifications
The Rollator comes with the following features:
In addition to the above, a number of Rollator accessories including bags, trays and
baskets are available from your dealer.
Weights and Dimensions R6RD-59 / R6BL-59
Dimensions: 62 x 62 x 78 - 93cm
(L x W x H) cm's / inches 25" x 25" x 31" - 36½"
Dimensions folded: 20 x 62 x 81cm
(L x W x H) cm's / inches 8" x 25" x 32"
Seat Height: cm's / inches 53cm / 21"
Weight: kg's / lb's
6.3kg / 13lb 12oz
Maximum User Weight 135kg / 21 stone
Drive Medical is an ISO 9001 certified company.
For more details about our products please see your local dealer.
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1 Assembling the Rollator
2 Adjusting Handlebar Height
2 Brake Operation
3 Folding and Transporting
Warranty
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Aluminium frame and handlebars
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Arthritic-friendly loop brakes
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Padded Seat with Underseat Bag
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Owners Handbook
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Non-marking solid tyres
R8RD-59 / R8BL-59
63 x 63 x 82 - 97cm
25" x 25" x 33" - 38"
20 x 63 x 82cm
8" x 25" x 32¼"
56cm / 22"
6.9kg / 15lb 6oz
135kg / 21 stone
4 - 6 Please read all of these instructions fully before assembly or using.
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Unpack and check that you have all of the parts and attachments shown.
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To avoid risk of suffocation to children or animals, dispose of the plastic bags
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Remove all packing materials and dispose of correctly.
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For your health and comfort, make sure that you adopt a comfortable posture and that
you can operate the brakes with ease.
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Ensure that the handles are at equal heights and securely locked in position.
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Ensure the Rollator is always fully folded out before using.
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Ensure that all the wheels are stable and are on the ground before using.
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Ensure that the brakes provide adequate support and test before using.
Contact your dealer if the brakes are not operating correctly.
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Ensure that the user sits in the centre of the seat.
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Do not use the four-wheel Rollators on gradients 7° / 1 in 8 or above.
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Ensure that the brakes are locked on when sitting on the seat.
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Ensure that the latest health and safety practice is used for carrying and lifting items,
such as wheeled walkers.
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Ensure the Rollator is used only as an aid for mobility.
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Ensure the Rollator is kept clean. Wipe down the Rollator with a damp cloth on a
regular basis. Do not use any abrasive detergents. Solvents can damage the coating
and surface of plastic parts.
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Check the moving parts (e.g. - wheels and height adjustment) regularly.
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All the fasteners (screws, nuts and bolts) are checked regularly to ensure they are
securely tightened.
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Check that the front castor wheel/s swivel freely. Do not use the Rollator if they do not.
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Only use an approved Drive Medical Ltd dealer for any maintenance and repairs
on your Rollator.

Important Safety Information

Care and Maintenance

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