Sunrise Medical Gemino 20 Manual De Usuario página 17

MB4200 Gemino 20
Safety
Warning!
Always check that the brakes are working
before using the rollator.
Make sure that the folding mechanism is
locked in place after unfolding the rollator.
Always use the parking brake when
stopping or parking.
Ensure that the rollator has been adjusted
to the correct height to avoid incorrect
loadings and falls. Do not push the rollator
a long way in front of your body.
Be aware of the possibility of trapping
injuries; avoid putting your fi ngers between
the rollator's moving parts. Pay particular
attention when folding and unfolding the
rollator.
If the rollator is subject to direct sunlight /
cold temperature for a long period of time,
then surfaces of the rollator may become
hot (>41°C) / very cold. Be careful when
touching the rollator in these conditions as
skin burns or freeze can occur. People with
Hypoesthesia should be extra careful.
Users must move among pedestrians and
not on traffi cked roadways. Use refl ectors
when using the rollator outdoors.
Do not use the rollator for any purpose
other than that it was intended for. It must
not be used to transport people or heavy
loads.
Be careful when there are children in the
vicinity. Do not let children play with the
rollator.
The maximum user weight for the rollator
is:
150 kg Gemino 20
130 kg Gemino 20 M
125 kg Gemino 20 S
The maximum user weight for the rollator
with SpeedControl is:
100 kg
The maximum weight to be held in the
basket is 5 kg.
You should regularly inspect the rollator to
make sure that all screws, bolts and other
fastenings are secure.
Avoid making modifi cations or conversions
to the rollator that could affect its safety,
which is designed into the rollator's
construction.
Do not use the rollator if it is damaged or
has any malfunction. Contact your dealer
for repair.
Do not use any accessories that is not
approved by Sunrise Medical.
Maintenance
Maintenance described in this section can be
carried out by the user. Other maintenance
work should be carried out by qualifi ed
personnel at the supplier in your municipality
or at the technical aids centre. For information
about repairs and servicing, please contact
the technical aids centre in your county.
Washing the frame
The frame should be washed regularly with
warm soapy water. If the frame is very dirty,
a degreasing agent may be used. The frame
may be washed with a high-pressure hose. If
you use this method, avoid directly spraying
the ball bearings. Dry the rollator thoroughly
after washing it or after it has been used
in rainy conditions. If a degreasing agent
is used, moving parts should be greased
afterwards.
Cleaning the brakes
Clean the brake blocks and brake springs
regularly.
Cleaning the basket
The basket can be removed and washed
separately. Machine wash 60°, hand wash 40°
or disinfection.
To disinfect; use approved chemical
disinfectant. Do not use heat disinfection.
Conditions that could damage the
rollator
The rollator should not be used at
temperatures below -35 °C or above 60
°C. No specifi c requirements are made in
connection with humidity or air pressure.
No further requirements are made regarding
storage conditions.
Screws and nuts
Screws and nuts can become loose over
time. Therefore, remember to check and if
necessary retighten all screws and nuts on a
regular basis. A thread-locking product, such
as Loctite Blue No. 243, may be used.
If self-locking nuts have been removed they
lose some of their locking ability and should
be replaced.
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Disinfection
Disinfection should only be carried out by
qualifi ed personnel. The rollator can be
disinfected using a disinfectant containing
70–80 per cent ethanol. Do not use
disinfectants that contain bleach or phenols.
Regular inspection
• Check that the brakes function correctly.
Adjust if necessary.
• Check that the wheels are in good
condition and that they have not been
damaged.
• Ensure that the rollator is clean and that all
moving parts function correctly.
• Check and if necessary adjust all screwed
connections.
Repairs
Apart from small repairs to paintwork, the
replacement of wheels and the adjustment
of the brakes, all repairs must be undertaken
by qualifi ed personnel at the supplier in your
municipality or at the technical aids centre.
For information about repairs and servicing,
contact the technical aids centre in your
county.
Storage
Store the rollator in a standing position.
The rollator can be kept outdoors.
Transport
Fold the rollator before transport. It should be
lifted and carried using the lifting handles.
Never lift the rollator by the brake cables or
the seat strap.
Technical specifi cations
Materials used
The rollator and most of the parts are
manufactured using a special aluminium alloy.
Areas of application
The rollator is intended for both indoor and
outdoor use on a fl at and fi rm surface.
It has been developed for individuals with
reduced muscle strength, reduced movement,
reduced mobility and reduced stability.
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