aidapt VP100C Manual

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Fixing and Maintenance Instructions
Tri-Wheeled Walkers
N.B. This equipment must be assembled, installed and adjusted by a competent person or technician.
Instructions for:
VP100C - VP174 - VP174S - VP174R
Revision 5 - October 2009
Do Not exceed weight limits stated, doing so will put the user at risk.
Thank you for choosing your Aidapt Tri-walker.
Our ranges of tri-walkers, as with all of our products, are manufactured from high quality
materials and comply with all relevant C.E. requirements.
Your tri-walker has been designed to assist the user to walk and carry small items of
shopping with our optional special shopping bag designed specifically to fit your tri-walker.
Only use basket and bags supplied and designed for your Tri-walker.
Do not use or combine bags or baskets from other manufacturers.
In normal use, i.e. when both hands are placed on the handles of the Tri-Walker, please
ensure it is fully opened and locked into position. Always keep both hands on the Tri-
Walker, do not put full pressure on one side as this may cause tipping. The maximum
permitted user weight when in normal use is 114kg (18 stone)
It is very important that the side locking levers (see fig.1) are properly tightened so that the
tube will not slip down when normal height is applied to the handles.
When not in use, you can simply fold the tri-walker and store away until you require it next.
The tri-walker is designed for use inside and outside the home. Please ensure fingers are
clear of the locking mechanism to reduce the risk of entrapment when closing the Tri-
Walker
1. Features
•User friendly loop brakes lever with lock
•Soft plastic solid wheels
•Swiveling front wheel
•Height adjustment
•User friendly height adjusting levers
•Ergonomic handgrips to reduce pressure
•Optional bag or basket attachment
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2. Assembly Instructions
2.1. Carefully remove all packaging. Check thoroughly for damage or obvious faults.
If you suspect the unit to be faulty, please do not use, but contact your supplier
immediately for service
2.2. Release the side locking levers (fig. 1) left and right of the frame.
Fig.1
Carefully insert the brake assembly (fig. 2) within the frame.
Fig.2
2.3. Adjust the handles to the height desired, ensuring that both
brakes are even in height and the tri-walker is sitting even onto
the ground.
2.4. Retighten the side lever locks (fig.1). Ensure you have
tightened these locks sufficiently so that the adjustable brake
tubes will not move accidentally and the locking levers are
finger tight.
2.5. Fix the brake cables into the integral brake cable clip welded
onto the frame if not already assembled (fig.3).
Fig.3
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3. Locking Mechanism
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3.1. Open out the tri-walker frame by pulling the grip handles
outwards in opposite directions forming a ‘V’ shape (fig.4)
Once this is completed pull/push the central locking bracket so
the plates are parallel by using the handle mounted in the
centre.
fig.4
Ensure the frame is locked before using it and never use a semi-closed position as
this may lead to the frame collapsing
3.2. To close your tri-wheeled walker stand behind the walker and pull the handle towards
yourself to release the lock. Then apply pressure to the outside of the handgrips and the
walker will fold. Please ensure fingers are clear of the locking mechanism to reduce the risk
of entrapment when closing the Tri-Walker
4. Operating the Brakes
The handbrake on your Tri-walker works very similar to a bicycle hand brake
4.1. To stop, gently apply a gripping pressure to both brakes
simultaneously (fig.5), this will slow down and stop your tri-
walker.
Fig.5
4.2. The brakes on your tri-walker have a park option (fig.5a). To
operate the park option, push downwards on both brakes
simultaneously. You will feel the brake make a very slight click.
Your brakes are now in the ‘lock’ position.
Fig.5a
4.3. To unlock, simply pull up the brake again, you will hear a slight
click as the ‘park’ disengages.

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5. Fitting the Carry Bag
5.1. The Tri-walker bag should be fitted when the walker is set in the open position.
5.2. Take the strap situated upon the upper side of the tri-walker
bag, and wrap this around the diagonal bar of the frame (fig.6)
and push the stud fasteners together.
Repeat on the opposite side.
fig.6
5.3. Take the strap on the side of the tri-walker bag and wrap this
around the vertical bar of the frame (fig.6a) and again push
the stud fasteners together.
fig.6a
6. Care and Maintenance & Your Obligation
6.1. Only use your Tri-walker for the purpose for which it is intended, which is an aid to
walking. It is intended that your Tri-walker is only used on standard pavements or at
home and should not be used on rough terrain or pot holed surfaces. The use of you
tri-walker on these surfaces can seriously compromise your safety.
6.2. Keep your Tri-walker clean by wiping down with a damp cloth with a mild detergent. Do
not under any circumstances use an abrasive or solvent based cleaner, as this will
seriously damage the tri-walker and void your warranty.
6.3. Wipe off with a dry cloth and use water dispersing agent such as WD40 on all joints
6.4. Check that all wheels and the folding mechanism function correctly and that all wheels
move freely. Pay particular attention to the front wheel, ensuring that it rotates freely
and without obstruction.
6.5. Check the centre mounted bracket (see fig.4), always make sure that this is securely in
place before using.
Withdraw your Tri-walker immediately if the bracket lock will not locate or if any
of the wheels become difficult to turn or if you suspect damage or any other
fault.
6.6. Monthly Checks – check that the side locking levels are properly secure (fig.1)
Check that no components are loose.
Check the brakes; ensure that the brakes are correctly adjusted with 3mm between
tyres and brakes.
6.7. Do not fit any parts or accessories to your Tri-walker manufactured by any other
company. To do so will annul your warranty and, may seriously compromise your
safety.
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6.8. We suggest that you check your tri-walker visually everyday. However we recommend
that you should have your tri-walker serviced every three months or less if used or
issued to various users. Servicing should be carried out at an approved service station
or directly by Aidapt, see section 10 for details.
7. Adjustment
7.1. Your Tri-walker brake system will require periodic adjustment
(fig.7).
fig.7
7.2. Look for an adjusting barrel, a long hollow bolt in which the
cable housing terminates, but the inner wire goes through. This
adjusting barrel may be on the hand lever (fig.7a), or on the
brake calliper (the main part of the braking system at the wheel,
fig. 7b).
fig.7a
You can fine adjust the brake tension by unscrewing the
adjusting barrel a little bit. This effectively shortens the cable.
fig.7b
7.3. Check the park brakes by pushing down on the brake handles,
ensuring that both brakes lock in the park position.
7.4. Lift the two ‘braked’ wheels off the ground and spin to ensure they turn freely. If either
braked wheels rub onto the brake arm, please check for obstructions and repeat the
brake procedure above, this time loosening the brake bolt slightly to increase the
distance between the brake arm and wheel.
7.5. It is important that you check brake adjustments on a regular basis to take into account
wear and tear. However brake adjustment must be checked at least once a month and
definitely prior to a change of user.
8. Warranty
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This product comes with a twelve month warranty from the date of purchase against
manufacturing defects.
Misuse or damage is not covered.
This warranty does not affect your statutory rights.
9. Contact Details
We have attempted to cover most eventualities, however if you have any specific queries, please
contact
Aidapt Bathrooms Ltd
Lancots Lane
Sutton
St Helens
Merseyside
WA9 3EX
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Fax: [phone]
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10.Important Information
Please exercise common sense and do not take any unnecessary risks when using this product;
as the user you must accept liability for safety when using this product.
The information given in this instruction booklet must not be taken as forming part of or
establishing any contractual or other commitment by Aidapt Bathrooms Ltd, Aidapt (Wales) Ltd,
Aidapt Ltd, its agents or its subsidiaries and no warranty or representation concerning the
information is given.
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