Vermeiren Goliat User manual

VERMEIREN
Goliat
U S E R M A N U A L

Goliat
2019-03
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1Preface ...........................................1
2Your product ..................................2
3Before use......................................2
4Assembly/disassembly and
adjustments................................................4
5Using your rollator ........................6
6Maintenance...................................8
7Technical specifications ...............9
1Preface
Congratulations! You are now owner of a
Vermeiren rollator!
Thank you for your trust in the products of
Vermeiren. To support you on the use of
this rollator and its operating options, this
manual is offered. Please read it carefully;
it will help you to get familiar with the
operation, capabilities and limitations of
your rollator.
If you still have questions after reading this
manual, do not hesitate to contact your
specialist dealer. He/she will be glad to
help you.
Important note
To ensure your safety and to prolong the
lifetime of your product, please take good
care of it and have it checked and serviced
on a regular basis.
The warranty on this product is based on
normal use and maintenance as described
in this manual. Damage to your product
caused by improper use or lack of
maintenance will cause the warranty to
lapse.
This manual reflects the latest product
developments. Vermeiren has the right to
implement changes to this type of product
without any obligation to adapt or replace
similar products previously delivered.
Pictures of the product are used to clarify
the instructions in this manual. Details of
the depicted product may deviate from
your product.
Information available
On our website,
http://www.vermeiren.com/ , you will
always find the most recent version of the
information in this manual. Please consult
this website regularly for possible updates.
Visually impaired people can download
the electronic version of this manual and
have it read out by means of a text-to-
speech software application.

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2Your product
Figure 1 Rollator components
1. Handgrip
2. Brake lever
3. Backrest
4. Storage bag
5. Seat
6. Front wheel
7. Rear wheel
8. Brake cable
9. Cable clamp
3Before use
3.1 Upon delivery
Unpack your product and verify if the
delivery is complete. The following items
should be included:
•Base frame with seat, front and rear
section;
•Front wheels with support;
•Rear wheels with support and brake
cable connection;
•Handgrips with brakes;
•Storage bag;
•Manual.
Verify your product for transport damage.
If you find any damages after delivery,
proceed as follows:
•Contact the transporter.
•Make a report of the damage.
•Contact your supplier immediately.
3.2 Intended use
Risk of falling
The rollator is meant as support of the leg
function during walking. Do not use the
rollator if you have other physical
limitations that may cause unsafe use of
your rollator, like a weak arm, balance
disorders, ...
The rollator is designed and produced
solely to be used as walking aid for one
person with a maximum weight of 200 kg.
The rollator will compensate the lack of
adequate support by the legs by leaning
on, or moving with, the rollator with usage
of the upper limbs or chest. The rollator
will provide better stability, support and
safety during walking.
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The rollator can be used indoors and
outdoors.
It is not intended for transport of goods
and/or more people than the user.
It should only be used on surfaces where
all four wheels are touching the ground.
Do not use the rollator on rocky, bumpy or
sandy terrain, or places with a steep
inclination. The rollator may become
unstable. Look for flat, stable areas, and
bevelled kerbs to walk with your rollator.
Please check all technical details and limits
of your rollator in §7.
3.3 Safety instructions
Risk of injuries
Please read and follow the instructions in
this manual. Otherwise you may get
injured, or your rollator may get
damaged.
•Check that no stones or other objects
block the wheels of the rollator.
•Make sure that both brake levers are in
parking mode before you use the
rollator as aid to stand up. When you
are standing comfortable and stable,
you can unlock the parking brakes.
•While walking, keep both hands on the
handgrips.
•Be aware that some parts of your
rollator may get very hot or cold due to
ambient temperature, solar radiation,
heating devices, etc. Be careful when
touching.
•Before every use, check that the height
adjustments are firmly secured, see
§4.3.
•Do not hold the handgrips with wet
hands. If you do so, you can lose your
grip and lose your balance.
•Do not proceed with your rollator into
traffic. Always stay on the pavement.
•Take note of the instructions for care
and service. The manufacturer is not
liable for damage caused by improper
servicing / care.
3.4 Symbols on the rollator
Identification plate is located beneath
the left handgrip at the inner side of
the base frame
Maximum weight of user in kg
Type designation
3.5 Shipping and storage
The shipping and storage of the rollator
should happen according to the technical
specifications in §7. Make sure that the
rollator is stored dry.
Provide sufficient covering or packaging to
protect the rollator from rust and foreign
bodies (e.g. salt water, sea air, sand, dust).
Make sure no objects are stored on or
against the rollator to prevent damage.
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4Assembly/disassembly and
adjustments
Risk of injuries
Assemble the rollator completely, before
adjusting its height.
4.1 Assembly
4.1.1 Mounting the front and rear wheels
Risk of falling or
tipping over
Always set the four wheels to the same
height.
When mounting the rear wheels,
check that the brake cable
connection (4) is positioned to the
inside of the rollator.
1. Put the rollator on the front/back.
2. Press and hold the spring button (1) on
the wheel support.
3. Slide the wheel support (2) into the
frame tube (3) until the spring button
pops out of the desired adjustment
hole.
4. Repeat for the other wheels. Make
sure that all four wheels are well
secured.
4.1.2 Mounting the handgrips
1. Place the rollator on four wheels. Make
sure that it is standing stable.
2. Push and hold the spring button (5) on
the handgrip.
3. Slide the handgrip into the frame tube
(6) until the spring button pops out of
the desired adjustment hole.
4. Repeat for the second handgrip. Make
sure that both handgrips are well
secured, and that they are set to the
same height.
Cable clamps
To prevent the cable from being trapped
between moving parts of the rollator,
secure the brake cable to the frame using
the cable clamp (7).
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4.1.3 Mounting the storage bag
Risk of falling or
tipping over
Do not overload the storage bag.
The maximum carrying weight of the
storage bag can be found in §7.
The storage bag is meant to be mounted
below the seat, on the two horizontal
tubes on which the seat rests.
1. Fold the seat (8) open.
2. Mount the storage bag on the frame
tubes with the five snap fasteners (9).
3. Fold the seat down again.
4.1.4 Mounting/Removing the backrest
Removing
1. Turn the locks on both sides of the
backrest to “open” position [A] by
turning the lever (10).
2. Slide the backrest upwards and
remove.
Mounting
1. Make sure that the locks on both sides
of the backrest are placed to “open”
position [A].
2. Slide the backrest sides on the support
(11), as far down as possible.
3. Adjust the locks on both sides of the
backrest to “lock” position [B] by
turning the lever (10). Make sure that
the backrest is well secured into
position before sitting down!
4.2 Disassembly
Risk of damage
Pay attention to the position of the brake
cables. Don’t pull the handgrips too high
to prevent damage to the brake cable.
The disassembly of the rollator is
conducted in reverse order to the
assembly:
1. Storage bag: Open snap fasteners (9)
and remove the bag.
2. Cable clamp (7) (2x): Carefully pull from
the frame tube.
3. Handgrip with brake lever (2x): Press
and hold the spring button (5), and pull
the handgrip out of the frame.
4. Front and rear wheels (4x): Press and
hold the spring button (1), and pull the
wheel out of the frame.
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4.3 Height adjustments
Risk of falling or
tipping over
Always set the four wheels to the same
height.
•The rollator can be altered in height by
adjusting the handgrips (6 positions, in
steps of 25 mm)
•The seat can be altered in height by
adjusting the front wheels and rear
wheels (5 positions, in steps of 25 mm).
To adjust either of these:
1. Press and hold the spring button.
2. Slide the wheel or handgrip up/down
in the frame tube to the desired height,
until the spring button pops out of the
corresponding adjustment hole.
3. Make sure that the spring button is
well secured.
Make sure that
•both handgrips have been set to the
same height.
•all 4 wheels have been set to the same
height.
4.4 Adjusting the brakes
The force of the brakes can be adjusted
by loosening/tightening the screw (12) on
the back of the brake lever.
5Using your rollator
5.1 Brake system
Risk of falling.
Check the working of the brakes to ensure
your safety. The condition of the brakes is
influenced by wear, oil and other
contamination of the rear wheels and
braking mechanism.
The rollator is equipped with brakes,
operated by two brake levers (13). The
brake levers operate in two modes:
running brakes and parking brakes.
Risk of damage
Do not push the rollator too hard while
using the running brakes. This may cause
damage to the tyres or brakes.
•To use the running brakes, pull both
brake levers (13) simultaneously
upwards [A] in a squeezing motion. To
stop braking, release the brake levers.
•To use the parking brakes, push both
brake levers (13) downwards in locked
position [B]. Always use both parking
brakes simultaneously. To end the
parking mode, pull both brake levers
simultaneously upwards.
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5.2 Unfolding / folding
Risk of entrapment
Keep fingers, buckles, jewellery and
clothes away from the folding
mechanism.
Risk of falling
Check that the rollator is completely open
and that the frame is locked.
5.2.1 Unfolding rollator
1. Push both brake levers down to parking
position, see §5.1.
2. Place the rollator with four wheels on
the ground while holding the frame
tubes.
3. Pull the front (14) and rear (15) frame
tubes apart, and push the bars of the
folding mechanism (16) as far down as
possible. Prevent your fingers from
being trapped in the mechanism!
4. Fold down the seat.
5. Mount the backrest, see §4.1.4.
5.2.2 Folding rollator
1. Stand behind the rollator.
2. Push both brake levers down to parking
position, see §5.1.
3. Fold the seat upward.
4. Empty the storage bag.
5. Pull the brace (17) upward to close the
frame a bit.
6. Close the frame completely by pushing
front (14) and rear (15) frame tubes
together.
7. Remove the backrest, see §4.1.4.
5.3 Sitting down, standing up and
walking
Risk of falling
Make sure that both brake levers are in
parking position before sitting down, see
§5.1. Keep the brake levers in this
position until you start walking again.
Keep your feet between the rear wheels.
1. Push both brake levers down to parking
position.
2. Check whether the backrest and seat
are turned down and secured into
place.
3. While leaning on the handgrips, turn
around and sit down on the seat.
4. To stand up again, lean on the
handgrips and turn around.
5. Pull both brake levers up and use the
running brakes.
6. Release the brake levers and step
forward with the rollator close to your
body.
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6Maintenance
Regular care ensures that your
rollator is preserved in a perfectly
functional condition.
6.1 Cleaning
Use a soft, damp cloth and lukewarm
water with a mild soap to clean the
rollator. Avoid soaking.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents to
clean.
6.2 Disinfection
Risk of damage
Disinfections may only be undertaken by
trained persons. Consult your specialist
dealer.
6.3 Inspection / Service / Repairs
The lifespan of the rollator is influenced by
its use, storage, maintenance, service and
cleaning.
Before you resume use of the rollator, it
should be inspected on the following
points:
•Completeness.
•Folding mechanism: functioning well.
•Bolts and nuts: tightly fastened.
•Brakes: functioning well.
•Wheels (stability, tracking, fixing
screws).
In case of regular contact with wires,
hair or other residues, the wheels may
get blocked. Check regularly that the
wheels rotate freely and that they are
in good condition.
•Frame (deformation, stability,
connections).
•Handgrips (safe locking of height
adjustment system, good support of
handgrips).
•Seat, backrest and storage bag (wear
or damage).
The service frequency depends on the
frequency and intensity of use. Consult
your specialist dealer to make an
agreement on service frequency.
Repairs and replacements may only be
undertaken by trained persons, and only
genuine replacement parts of Vermeiren
should be used. Do not hesitate to use the
services offered by your specialist dealer.
He/she will be glad to assist you regarding
any service and repairs.
6.4 Disposal at end of life
At end of life, you need to dispose your
rollator according to the local
environmental legislation. The best way to
do so, is to disassemble the rollator to
facilitate the transport of recyclable parts.
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