CareCo WA01055 User guide

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Atlas
Rollator
OWNERS HANDBOOK
Product Code: WA01055

Your CareCo Atlas Rollator
1. Backrest
2. Adjustable parking / running brake
3. Seat
4. Height adjustable handles
5. Swivel front castors
6. Shopping bag
List of Parts
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6
4
5
3
2

Thank you for purchasing the CareCo Atlas
Rollator. The Atlas Rollator has been designed
and manufactured to meet our own high level
of specifications and we hope you will be
delighted with your purchase.
The Atlas Rollator has been designed as a
lightweight and portable rollator to aid the
user to walk and offer stability and security to
the user. Atlas Rollator is designed for use both
indoors and outdoors and will take a maximum
user weight of 136kg (21 stone).
Rollator Dimensions: 69cm (Length) x 67cm
(Width) x 79-94cm (Handle height)
Folded Dimensions: 69cm (Length) x 28.5cm
(Width) x 36cm (Height)
Seat Height: 53cm
Weight: 7.5kg
Max User Weight: 136kg
Introduction
Specification
Designed for indoor and outdoor use on flat
surfaces, to assist the user to walk, rest and
carry items.
Intended Use

This rollator is designed to be used as a
mobility aid, creating a natural gait as the
user walks securely with their primary weight
between the handlebars with the unit in front
of the user.
Do:
• Read this manual carefully before using
your rollator.
• Always ensure the brakes are in the locked
position if the rollator is left unattended.
• Check all castors and wheels are secure
before use.
• Check the brakes are functioning properly.
• Check handle height adjustment and that
hand knobs are secure before use.
• Check the rollator is fully unfolded.
• Take care when carrying the rollator when
folded. Keep your hands away from the
folding mechanism to prevent any risk of
pinching.
Safety
The intended user should possess the necessary
physical, visual and cognitive skills to
operate the rollator safely. If you have any
doubt, please consult your GP.
It is important that the user reads and
understands the safety advice given within
this manual before attempting to operate the
product to avoid possible injury to the user or
bystanders and avoid damage to the rollator or
surrounding property.

Assembly
Remove all packaging. The rollator will be
folded as shown below. Firstly unfold the
front castors and secure in place using the
handknobs.
Ensure the thread of the handknob locates
through the hole in the castor assembly and
that the thread locates in the bolt on the inside
of the frame.
Don’t:
• Use the rollator as an aid to transport
persons, it is not designed as a wheelchair.
• Sit on the rollator if the brakes are not
locked, this could cause the rollator to move
resulting in injury to the user or other
persons.
• ‘Drop’ into the seat of the rollator. Always
sit in the rollator in a smooth, controlled
motion. Seek assistance if necessary.
• Hang objects on the brake levers or
handgrips. This could affect brake
operation and/or stability of the rollator.
Every care has been taken to ensure that your
rollator will give you safe, reliable service
provided you adhere to the advice given
above.

Fold out the rear leg and secure the legs in
place with the handknobs. Always take care to
ensure that the handknob locates through the
hole in the leg and into the nut on the frame.
Opening and Folding
To open your rollator push down on either side
of the cross bars as shown below. You should
feel both sides ‘click’ into position.
To fold the rollator gently pull the strap in the
middle of the seat as shown below.
Pull handle up to fold.

The rollator’s handles
can be adjusted in
height to suit
different users.
Simply depress the
spring button and set
to the desired height.
Repeat for the
opposite side and
make sure that both
handles are secure
and set at the same
height before use.
1. Pull up on brake handle lever to slow the
rollator.
2. Push down on brake handle lever to lock
the rear wheels, pull up on the brake lever
handle to release the lock.
Brakes must be applied in the lock position
when the seat is going to be used. Pre-check
the lock by pushing forward on the rollator.
Handle Adjustment
Brake Operation
The spring
button hould
be locted
in the same
position on
either side.

Brake adjustment is carried out as follows:
Turn the adjuster screw anti-clockwise to
increase the tension then lock the adjustment
by turning the locking nut clockwise whilst
holding the adjuster screw stationary.
Brake adjustment reduced to allow light
pressure may be ineffective on the brake in the
locked position.
Over a period of time the brake cables may
stretch, and if no further adjustments can be
made the cables should be replaced.
The castors should be checked that they are
secure each time before using the rollator. Also,
check the brakes operate correctly and the
handles and hand knobs are secure.
Should any part of the rollator appear loose or
insecure discontinue use until it is inspected by
an authorised dealer.
Maintenance
Locking nut
Adjustment
screw

Your CareCo branded product is under
warranty to be free from defects in material
and workmanship for one year from date of
receipt. This warranty expresses our confidence
in the workmanship and materials used for our
products.
In the event of a defect covered by this
warranty, CareCo will, at our discretion,
replace the rollator or supply parts to remedy.
This warranty does not cover device failure
due to owner misuse or negligence, or due to
normal wear and tear. The warranty does not
extend to non-durable parts, such as rubber
accessories, castors and grips, which are subject
to normal wear and tear and require periodic
replacement.
If you have any queries please contact CareCo.
The manufacturer reserves the right to alter
without notice any weights, measurements or
other technical data shown in this manual. All
figures, measurements and capacities shown
in this manual are approximate and do not
constitute specifications.
Warranty
CareCo, Hubert Road, Brentwood,
Essex CM14 4JE
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