Maintenance - Vermeiren Eco-Plus Manual De Instrucciones

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5.2 Brake system
CAUTION
Check the working of the brakes to ensure
your safety. The condition of the braking
system is influenced by wear, oil and other
contamination of the rear wheels and
braking mechanism
The rollator is equipped with brakes, operated
by two brake levers (1), see the following
figure. The brake levers can be used in two
braking modes: running brakes and parking
brakes.
CAUTION
Do not push the rollator to hard while
using the running brakes. This may cause
damage to tires or brakes.
Figure 9: Use of brake lever
A
B
• To use the running brakes, pull both brake
levers (1) simultaneously upwards [A] in a
squeezing movement. To stop braking,
release the brake levers.
• To use the parking brakes, push both
brake levers (1) downwards in locked
position [B]. Always use both parking
brakes simultaneously. To end the parking
mode,
simultaneously upwards.
5.3 Negotiating kerbs
CAUTION
Take kerbs straight, with both front wheels
aligned to the kerb. Keep the rollator
nearby.
To make it easier to take small obstacles,
such as kerbs, the rollator is equipped with a
tipping aid on the two rear wheels.
1. Make sure you are standing stable while
holding both handgrips.
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pull both brake
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Figure 10: Using tipping lever (14)
2. Use one foot and push on tipping lever
(14) to lift the front wheels.
3. Keep the rollator in that position with the
handgrips and move slowly forward until
the front wheels are on the kerb.
4. Now lift the handgrips and move forward
to place the rear wheels on the kerb.
5. When the rollator is standing stable, you
can take the kerb yourself.
5.4 Sitting down, standing up
and walking
CAUTION
Make sure that both brake levers are in
parking position before sitting down, see
§5.2. Keep the brake levers in this position
until you start walking again. Keep your
feet between the rear wheels.
1. Push both brake levers down to parking
position.
2. While leaning on the handgrips, turn
around and sit down on the seat.
3. To stand up again, lean on the handgrips
and turn around.
4. Pull both brake levers up and use the
running brakes.
Release the brake levers and step
5.
levers
forward with the rollator close to your
body.
6

Maintenance

Regular care ensures that your rollator is
preserved in a perfectly functional
condition. For the maintenance manual,
refer
www.vermeiren.com.
6.1 Cleaning
Use a soft, damp cloth and lukewarm water
with a mild household soap to clean the
rollator. Avoid soaking.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents to clean.
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