Dietz TAiMA M GT User manual

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User manual Version 3.0.1 EN
Lightweight rollator

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DIETZ / User manual rollator TAiMA M-GT, S-GT, M-ECO / Version 3.0.1 EN
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USER MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing a
TAiMA rollator from DIETZ.
The TAiMA rollator is exceptionally light,
strong and can easily be folde to stow
away. It provides ideal support during all
your daily ventures as well a seat to rest.
Before using the rollator for the rst time
please read this ma nual carefully and
make sure to be familiar with all features
of the product.
The user should keep them available at all
times and keep them with the product if
this is passed on to a third party.
The manufacturer reserves the right to make
changes relative to the information provided
in these instructions as a result of technical
developments and improvements.
This document may be reprinted, translated
and/or duplicated in any form whatsoever, in
part or in full, only subject to the manufacturer‘s
prior written consent.
There is no update service for this users
manual. Please contact the manufacturer to
keep abreast of new developments.

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USER MANUAL CONTENT
01 Important information
Intended use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Contraindication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Signs and symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
02 Product description
Scope of delivery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Set up TAiMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
03 Build up the rollator
Setting up/unfolding the rollator . . . . . . . . . . .6
Grip handle adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
04 Using the rollator
Walking with your rollator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Curb climber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Brakes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Parking brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Brake adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Folding your rollator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
05 Accessories
Attaching and using accessories . . . . . . . . . . .9
Shopping bag (tted as standard) . . . . . . . . . .9
Shopping bag (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Backrest (tted as standard & optional) . . . . .10
Cane holder (tted as standard) . . . . . . . . . .10
Tray (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
One hand brake system (optional) . . . . . . . . .11
Extended push handles (optional) . . . . . . . . .11
Umbrella (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
06 Safety instructions
Safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
07 Instructions for general use
Servicing / maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Maintainance schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Fault-nding and rectication . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Desinfection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Forwarding/reusing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Product labelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
08 Manufacturer declarations
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Lifetime. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Liability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
09 Technical documentation
Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Product tests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Environmental conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Capture identication data . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

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01 IMPORTANT INFORMATION 02 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
INTENDED USE
The TAiMA rollator is designed for persons
with restricted mobility with a maximum body
weight of 150 kg for use as a walking aid and,
to a limited extent, as a seating device for
temporary rest.
It is used both domestically as well as in
hospitals and is designed exclusively for use on
solid and level indoor surfaces.
INDICATION
The use of the TAiMA is indicated for:
c Restricted mobility due to a restriction of
the active or passive musculoskeletal
system
c Coordination problems when walking
c Reduced load-bearing capacity
CONTRAINDICATIONS
The use of the TAiMA is not indicated for
c False sensations,
c Severe disequilibrium
c User weights of above 150 kg
The rollator is not suitable for children.
The TAiMA must not be used as a climbing
aid, transport aid for large loads/persons or for
similar purposes.
SIGNS AND SYMBOLS
These symbols indicate passages of text that
are helpful for using and operating the product
in every day life.
WARNING
It is mandatory to observe and comply with
warnings.
They inform you of circumstances that could
result in injury and/or damage to the wheelchair
or surroundings if the warnings are not
observed.
NOTE
Tips and advice to simplify using the functions.
SCOPE OF DELIVERY
The scope of delivery of the TAiMA includes the
following components and accessories:
c TAiMA rollator
c User manual
c Standard bag & backrest
c Cane holder (left/right mount)
c Curb climber
On receipt of the rollator, please immediately
check to make sure that the contents are complete
and undamaged. If the contents are noticeably
damaged, inform the freight company
immediately.

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02 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL)
The following optional accessories
are available for your TAiMA rollator:
c Shopping bag for rollator
Art. 290101 for M_GT & M_ECO
Art. 290102 for S_GT
c Backrest „Comfort“ soft, extra wide
Art. 290038
c One hand brake system
Art. 290105 (left)
Art. 290104 (right)
c Extended push handles
only for M_GT & M_ECO
Art. 290106
c Umbrella to protect from sun or rain
Art. 601270 (rot)
Art. 601271 (macchiato)
c Tray
Art. 280009
SET UP TAIMA
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1. Backrest
2. Ergonomic handgrips
3. Brake lever
4. Cane holder (upper part)
5. Height adjustment screw
6. Locking pin
7. Reectors side (TAiMA M/S-GT)
8. Reectors front/side/rear
(TAiMA M-ECO)
9. Reectors front (TAiMA M/S-GT)
10. Cane holder (low part)
11. Brake
12. Curb climber
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03 BUILD UP THE ROLLATOR
SETTING UP THE ROLLATOR
The TAiMA rollator is fully assembled at
the factory. The following chapters describe
how to set up the rollator, adjust it to suit
your requirements and enable you to use it
comfortably.
SETTING UP/UNFOLDING THE
ROLLATOR
1. Position the rollator in front of you with
the handles pointing towards you.
Push the side tubes of the seat apart and
down until the rollator has unfolded
completely A. The folding lock (red
button) B must audibly click into place.
WARNING
Only use the rollator if the folding
lock is correctly engaged.
WARNING
Take care not to trap your hands, ngers or
clothing when operating the folding lock and
when unfolding/folding the rollator! Risk of
crushing!
ADJUSTING THE HANDLE HEIGHT
1. Loosen screw B and remove it completely.
2. Adjust the grip handles to the height
desired.
3. Place screw B back in it´s hole and tighten
it firmly.
NOTE
To use TAiMA correctly, it must be adjusted to
your individual size. You should have an
employee of your medical supply store or
another trained person do this.
CLICK!

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04 USING THE ROLLATOR
USING THE ROLLATOR
Familiarise yourself thoroughly with your TAiMA
rollator before using it for the rst time so
that you feel safe and condent handling the
rollator. It is advisable to be accompanied by a
second person.
Check that the rollator has been correctly
assembled before using it:
c Are all attached parts firmly fixed in
place?
c Have all screws been firmly tightened?
c Do the brakes work?
c Does the rollator rest on all four wheels?
c Is the folding lock properly engaged?
WALKING WITH YOUR ROLLATOR
Position yourself inside the rollator. Grab the
handgrips with both hands.
As soon as you stand safely, you can loosen the
parking brakes.
WARNING
The following points are relevant to safety!
c Do not push the rollator too far in front
of you. In order to give good support,
the rollator should be kept close to your
body.
c Control your speed by gently applying
both brakes evenly.
c Walk upright and look forwards to be
able to avoid any upcoming obstacles
early. Walking backwards with your
rollator is difficult, and not
recommended.
c Use the brake (pull the brake lever
upwards) on sloping paths and do not
use paths that are excessively steep.
c It is inadvisable to walk backwards using
the rollator.
CURB CLIMBER
It is easier to overcome curbs and other
obstacles by tipping the rollator.
1. Ensure that you have a firm footing.
2. Gently press the toe cap with your toe.
This slightly lifts the front wheels of the
rollator.
3. Push the rollator onto the obstacle and
take your foot back off the toe cap.
WARNING
Keep in mind that pressing the curb climber can
impair your balance.

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04 USING THE ROLLATOR
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
Check that the brakes are correctly adjusted as
follows:
c The brake lever and the Bowden cable
must not be loose (they must not have
any play).
c When you release the brake lever, the
wheels must turn without making any
scraping noises.
c If necessary, the braking effect can be
adjusted using the adjusting screw C of
the Bowden cable on the brake pads of
the rear wheels.
WARNING
If problems occur when adjusting the brakes,
please contact an authorised specialist retailer!
This is the only way of ensuring the safe use of
the rollator.
WARNING
Never fully unscrew the screw, otherwise the
brake will no longer work.
BRAKING
To reduce speed while walking just pull both
levers evenly and gently upwards. Always apply
the same amount of power on both brake
levers A.
PARKING BRAKE
1. To block the brakes (parking brake), press
the brake levers downwards B. They will
click into place audibly and automatically.
2. To release the brakes, press the levers back
upwards A (See drawing above).
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05 ACCESSORIES
ATTACHING AND USING ACCESSORIES
Your TAiMA rollator is equipped with a shopping
bag, backrest and cane holder as standard.
Optional additional accessories can be
purchased (see chapter “Optional accessories“).
SHOPPING BAG (FITTED AS STANDARD)
The standard bag is approved for transporting
objects up to a maximum weight of 5 kg.
1. To attach the bag, take hold of the two
side loops A and hang them over the two
holding rods.
2. To remove the bag, take hold of the two
loops again and pull the bag forwards
and off the rods.
3. To pick up the shopping bag using the
carrying straps B, place the bag briefly on
the ground and then take hold of the
straps on both sides.
FOLDING UP YOUR ROLLATOR
It is easy to fold up the TAiMA rollator. It can
stand freely when folded, which has the great
advantage of saving storage space.
1. To fold the rollator, release the folding
lock A by pulling the red button towards
yourself.
2. At the same time, pull the seat upwards
using strap B .
3. The rollator will fold up automatically.
WARNING
Take care not to trap your hands, ngers or
clothing when operating the folding lock and
when unfolding/folding the rollator! Risk of
crushing!

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05 ACCESSORIES
SHOPPING BAG (OPTIONAL)
Your TAiMA rollator can optionally be equipped
with a shopping bag that is approved for
carrying up to 12 kg (TAiMA S-GT) or 15 kg
(TAiMA M-GT and M-ECO) in weight.
These bags are attached, removed and carried in
exactly the same way as the standard shopping
bag (see description in previous chapter).
The shopping bag can also be closed using a zip.
BACKREST (STANDARD & OPTIONAL)
The standard backrest A is already tted on
your TAiMA on delivery. If you wish to have the
optional backrest „Comfort“ (soft & extra
wide) on your TAiMA, please contact your
medical supply store to install the backrest.
The backrest allows you to seat yourself safely
and helps you to nd the correct position on
the seat of the TAiMA.
WARNING
Make sure that the brakes are locked before you
sit down, and be aware that leaning against the
backstrap will reduce the tilt stability.
WARNING
The seat is only designed to be used for short
periods, such as when taking a short break
when walking. For longer breaks, use
conventional seating!
CANE HOLDER (FITTET AS STANDARD)
The cane holder is already tted on the right-
hand side of your rollator on delivery.
1. To insert your walking stick, first position
the rubber base of the walking stick in the
lower section of the cane holder A.
2. Then use slight pressure to click the stick
into the upper clip of the cane holder B.
If having the cane holder positioned on the left-
hand side would be more practical for you, the