Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare X-Fold User manual

X-Fold Rollator
Instruction Manual
Please read these instructions carefully before
assembling or using this product.

product description
Intended User Group
The intended user of the X-Fold Rollator is any
person who has difficulty in walking and / or who
has reduced mobility.
Intended Purpose
A walking device manipulated with both arms to
assist a person to maintain stability and balance
whilst walking.
Environment of use
• Indoor use in domestic, residential and / or
hospital environments.
• Outdoor use on firm, even surfaces.
Indications
To provide support to a user who has difficulty in
walking and / or who has reduced mobility.
Contraindications
• Unable to weight bear
• Unable to adequately manoeuvre the rollator or
apply the brakes
• Users with Hemiplegia
• Users with only one arm
• Users who weigh in excess of 135 kg
•The rollator being used as a transport device
Other contraindications may be relevant which are
specific to the patient, or care environment.
Length: 68 cm (27") | Width: 64 cm (25")
Height: 81 – 94 cm (32" – 37")
Seat dimensions (cm) : 23 (L) x 46 (W) x 56 (H)
Seat dimensions (in): 9” (L) x 18” (W) x 22” (H)
Mass: 8.35 kg (18.4 lb)
Mass Limit: 135 kg (21 stone)
Bag Mass Limit: 5 kg (11 lb)
specification
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contact information
For assistance in setting up, using, maintaining your
rollator, to report unexpected operation or for any
service, warranty, sales or customer service
information regarding this product, please contact
your provider.
If in doubt, contact Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Ltd.
using the contact details on the back page.
If use of this device results in a serious incident,
reports should be forwarded to the manufacturer
and local competent authority.
Please quote the product serial code on all
correspondence.
Service & Maintenance
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Spares
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Customer Service
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general warnings
Please read all of these instructions fully before
assembly or use.
• The rollator is a walking aid only and must not
be used as a transport device (i.e. wheelchair).
• Consult a healthcare professional before using
any assisted mobility device. A risk assessment
must be carried out to determine the suitability of
the rollator for the specific user.
• Do not exceed the 135 kg (21 st) user mass limit.
• Dispose of plastic bags and all other packing, to
avoid risk of suffocation to children or animals.
• Make sure the rollator is fully open, the seat is
down and the frame is locked securely before use.
• Ensure that hand grips are at equal heights. Test
the rollator for stability before applying full weight
to the hand grips.
• Before every use, check the brakes stop the
rear wheels moving. Do not use a rollator with
damaged or faulty brakes.
• Do not use the rollator on gradients above 7°.
• Do not use on extremely soft, uneven or wet
ground, where the rollator may lose traction.
• Do not use a damaged / badly worn seat.
• Always lock the brakes before sitting down. Do
not use the resting seat on inclined surfaces.
• Take care not to trap body parts in gaps around
the rollator during use.
• Do not place the rollator near a heating source,
as it may cause surface temperatures to increase.
• Do not use the rollator near ignition sources
such as cigarettes, matches, fireplaces etc.
• Ensure that good health and safety practice is
used for lifting and carrying the rollator.
• Replace the tyres when significantly worn or
damaged. Contact Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Ltd
for approved replacement parts.
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Brake Lever
Back Rest
Resting Seat
Carry Bag
Height Adj
Button
Brake Adj
Mechanism
Rear
Wheel
Front Castor
2.
Install the top section of
the rollator by pulling
upwards on the back rest
until fully unfolded.
1.
Install the back
rest by sliding
over the
bracket. Use a
screwdriver to
tighten the
screw.
parts description
setup
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3.
Lock the top
section upright
by flipping over
the camlock
levers.
Camlock
lever
4.
Secure the camlock
levers by pushing the
levers in to the slots
shown.
5.
Push down on the
cross brace rails until
the rails lock into the
plastic slots.
6.
To attach the carry
bag, hook the bag
loops on both ends of
the cross brace rails
under the back rest
(as shown).
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Do not use a damaged or badly worn rollator
(see care and maintenance).
Ensure the camlocks are pushed into the side
slots before every use (see step 4 of setup).
Once the frame has been unfolded and the cross
brace is secure, the X-Fold is ready for use. Steer
the rollator by holding both handles.
Height Adjustment
The height can be adjusted to suit users of
different heights. Each height setting is numbered
from 1 to 6. The handles should rest at wrist height
1. Remove any heavy items from the rollator.
2. Push the button on one side (as shown), while
raising or lowering the handle. Keep moving the
handle until the button 'clicks' to another setting.
3. Keep pushing the
button until the handle
is at the desired setting.
4. Adjust the height of
the other handle using
the second button.
Make sure the buttons
are aligned to the same
number.
using the X-Fold
Height
Adjustment
Button
3.
Lock the top
section upright
by flipping over
the camlock
levers.
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Always lock the brakes when sitting on the
resting seat.
Brake Operation
To use the parking brakes, push both brake levers
down (see “A”) until the brakes are locked. To
release the brakes, pull both levers up and release.
To use the brakes to slow the rollator down, pull up
on both brake levers (see “B”). Release the levers
to take the brakes off.
Brake Adjustment
The brakes may require adjusting over time. To
adjust the braking force, use a 10mm spanner to
tighten / loosen the nut as required, while holding
the metal tip in place. Always retest the brakes
before use.
A
B
Kerb and Obstacle
Climbing
The front wheels of
the rollator can be
lifted to help
negotiate kerbs and
other obstacles.
Press down on the
stepper lever (as
shown) to aid raising
the front castors.
Stepper Lever
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Take care not to trap body parts in gaps around
the rollator while folding.
The X-Fold can be folded to save space for storage
and transport. Make sure not to store the rollator in
damp conditions for an extended period.
Folding the rollator
Reverse the setup procedure to fold the rollator (as
described below).
1. Remove the bag.
2. Fold the rollator up by pulling the strap in the
centre of the resting sling (as shown).
3. Release the camlock levers and flip over to
release the top section. (See steps 3 and 4 from
'Setup'.)
4. Hold the back rest and slowly lower the top
section to fully fold the rollator.
storage and transport
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The use of neat bleach, abrasive products or
similar surface cleaners is not recommended, as
damage may be caused to the cleaned surfaces.
PPE must be worn during cleaning and
disinfection to prevent the risk of infection.
Care should be taken not to leave any cleaning
residues on the handgrips or seat which may
leave them slippery when used.
It is advisable to remove the carry bag and any
other attachments from the rollator.
General Cleaning:
•Use a regular household cleaner and a damp
cloth. Start with the cleanest parts of the rollator
and systematically move to the dirtiest parts.
•Extra care should be taken around areas where
excess dirt or dust may gather. The cloth should be
changed during the cleaning process if it becomes
soiled.
•Wipe down with a clean cloth, moistened with a
mild detergent and diluted in warm water (40˚C).
•Rinse with cold, clean water and a clean cloth
and allow to dry fully before use.
Disinfection:
•Mop up any fluid with paper towels.
•Clean the rollator using the instructions
provided in 'General Cleaning'.
•Wipe all surfaces of the rollator with a
disinfectant (e.g. 70% IPA solution).
•Allow contact time and wipe with a clean cloth
or rinse, in line with the manufacturer's instructions
for the disinfectant.
•Allow to dry fully before use.
cleaning and disinfection
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Perform daily inspections before use.
Do not use if any damage or fault is found.
disposal
care and maintenance
• Store the rollator in a dry place and ensure that
it is clean and dry before storing.
• Ensure the walker is kept clean in line with the
instructions provided in this instruction manual.
• Check moving parts (e.g. wheels and height
adjustment) regularly for obstruction. All moving
parts should move freely.
• Ensure the brakes are functioning correctly.
When the levers are squeezed or locked, the two
rear wheels should not be able to turn. If the brakes
loosen over time, tighten the brake adjustment
mechanism and retest the brake levers before use.
• All fasteners (screws, nuts and bolts) should be
securely tightened and checked regularly.
• Check the front castor wheels swivel freely.
Withdraw the walker from use if it does not.
• Periodically spray the exposed brake cable with
a water dispersing lubricant to ensure that the
brakes continue to work smoothly.
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Ltd recommends that the
rollator is serviced annually by a suitably qualified
person. Contact Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare or your
local supplier for approved spare parts.
When the rollator, or any associated packaging
reaches the end of its useful life, follow local
recycling policies for disposal.
When unpacked for the first time, the cardboard
boxes used for the packaging can be recycled at
recycling centres.
The X-Fold Rollator consists of aluminium, steel
and plastic components. Individual parts can be
separated and disposed according to the material.
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Issued 2020–10
There is a comprehensive twelve-month warranty from the
date on which your new walker is delivered. The warranty
covers the walker for repairs or replacement during this
period. For more detail, please see the warranty conditions
below:
1. Any work or replacement part installation must be carried
out by an authorised dealer / service agent.
2. To apply the warranty should your walker require
attention please contact the outlet from which you
purchased the walker.
3. Should any part of the walker require repair or full or part
replacement, as a result of a manufacturing or material
defect within the warranty period, parts will be supplied
free of charge. Note: The guarantee is not transferable.
4. Any repaired or replaced parts will be covered by the
balance of the warranty period on the walker.
5. Parts replaced after the original warranty has expired will
be covered by a three month warranty.
6. Consumable items supplied will not generally be
covered during the normal warranty period unless such
items require repair or replacement clearly as a direct result
of a manufacturing or material defect. Such items include
(among others) upholstery and tyres.
7. The above warranty conditions apply to brand new
walkers, whether your walker is covered contact your
dealer.
8. Under normal circumstances, no responsibility will be
accepted where the walker has required assistance as a
direct result of:
a. the walker part not having been maintained in
accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations
b. failure to use the manufacturer’s specified parts
c. the walker or part having been damaged due to
neglect, accident or improper use
d. the walker or part having been altered from the
manufacturer’s specification or repairs having been
attempted before the dealer is notified
In the event of your walker requiring attention, please
contact your service agent / dealer and give all relevant
details so they can act quickly. This warranty is issued free
of charge by the manufacturer to the original retail
purchaser of the device. This does not affect your statutory
rights.
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare Ltd, Holmfield,
Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 9TN, GB
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