Gima 43145, IDEAL User Manual

Gima S.p.A. - Via Marconi, 1 - 20060 Gessate (MI) Italy
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DEAMBULATORE CONFORT - pieghevole
ROLLATOR CONFORT - folding

MANUALE UTENTE

USER MANUAL

M43145-M-Rev.0.09.19

43145

GIMA S.p.A. - Via Marconi, 1
20060 Gessate (MI) - Italy
Made in China

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INTRODUCTION

This manual provides the instructions for a correct use of our patient aid or an assistant /
carer. This roller comply with the European Directive 93/42/CEE concerning medical devices.

INTENDED USE

The rollator is designed to be used inside buildings by patients with an impairment to legs. The
devices are intended to provide a support to the body. This aid allow patient mobility making it
easy to walk. They must be used with two arms in order to guarantee safe operation.

WARNING! The rollator is built for indoor use. If it is necessary to employ the devices outside

we advise to follow the road rules like any pedestrian

Simple Structure Figure

1) Rollator frame

2) Back rest

3) Adjustable handles

4) Breaks

5) Wheels

6) Shopping bag

7) Seat

8) Double crossbraces

9) Folding locker

General Safety Instructions

• Please read the instructions for use  rst! Before using the product, you should become
familiar with the handling, function and use of the product. You may compromise your safety
if you do not observe these instructions. However, it is impossible to protect against and
avoid all unforeseeable circumstances and situations.

• Please don’t place it on the side to heat sources, to prevent the plastic parts deformation.

• When the rollator is on incline or uneven pavement, please don’t sit. Before sit down,

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please must lock the wheels by brakes  rstly. When the rollator is moving, please don’t sit.

• Risk of damage caused by overload. The maximum load capacity is 100 kg.

• When elderly user or children use this rollator, need caregivers to care.

• When the weather is very cold or hot, please don’t place it in outdoor.

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Preparation for Use

Take out the frame and all parts from carton. Open the folding locker (Figure 1), unfold the
frame.

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Assemble the rollator (Figure 2):
a) Insert the rear wheels into the frame, then use the nut to lock the rear wheels;
b) Keep the hexagon nuts A and the inner hexagon of part B to be aligned, then press the
orange button (Figure 3) and insert the front wheels,  nally release the orange button, the
button in a state of bounce;

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c) Fold the frame a little, then insert the
handles into the frame (Figure 4), until the
pins into the hole, then unfold the frame
again.

Press the pins and at the same time press
or pull the handles, can adjust the height of
handles.

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Use of Brakes

d) Press downward (Figure 5) and Pull
upward (Figure 6) to test the brake to see if
the wheels can be locked.
If can't be locked, have to adjust the brakes
(Please refer “Adjust the brakes”).

e) Press downward, when you hear the
sound “ka”, the rear wheels are locked. The
rollator is stopped. Lightly pull upward, the
rollator can move again.

Tight pull upward, it will locked the rear
wheels and stop the rollator. Release the
brakes, the rollator can move again.

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Adjust the brakes

f) Adjust the brakes to unlock.

g) 1. Rotate the screw (Figure 7) some turns
until the brakes can lock the rear wheels.

2. If the screw can’t be adjust (Figure 7),
you have to  rstly rotate screws (Figure 8)
on cables, then rotate the screw (Figure 7)
until the brakes can lock the rear wheels.

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Fold the rollator

• Con rm the shopping bag is no anything inside, and then pull upward the carrying strap on
seat (Figure 9).

• Rotate the folding locker to lock the frame (Figure 10).

Maintenance

The rollator do not require special care for their ordinary maintenance. We advise to regularly
perform the following checks:

- verify the reliability of different components

- check the correct  xing of screws and nuts

- test moving parts, apply lubricant if needed

- clean parts with mild detergents (do not use corrosive or harmful chemicals).

WARNING! Do not use the equipment in case it is damaged or any component is missing.
Do not use the patient aids for purposes not mentioned in this user manual. Do not cross
obstacles or use the patient aids on uneven surfaces or wet and slippery. The use of the
device is not recommended for people with poor functionality in the hands and arms.

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GB - Keep away from sunlight GB

GB - Keep in a cool, dry place GB - Product code

GB - Consult instructions for use GB - Manufacturer

GB - Caution: read instructions (warnings)

carefully

- Medical Device complies with Directive

93/42/EEC

GB - Lot number