WheelzAhead Track User manual

User manual

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Congratulations on your WheelzAhead®
rollator purchase!
Before you start using the rollator we ask that you, and your accompaniment,
carefully read this manual. If you have questions about the rollator or the content
of this manual, please get in touch with WheelzAhead®.
The production process of your rollator has been TÜV certied and adheres
to the ISO 13485 regulations.
WheelzAhead®hereby declares that your rollator adheres to the European
guidelines for medical support products 93/42/EEG and 2007/47/EEG.

Contents
1General information on your rollator 4
2 Technicalspecications  7
3Guide to safe use of your rollator 8
4How to operate your rollator 11
5Warranty 16
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1 General information on your rollator
What have I purchased?
You have purchased a foldable, light weight rollator. This rollator is meant for both
indoor as well as outdoor use for those that are mobile to a lesser degree.
Where can I nd the rollator’s serial number?
Onthecrossbarsunderneaththeseatyouwillndastickerwiththeserialnumber
of your rollator on it.
What is the maximum allowed weight my rollator can carry?
The maximum allowed weight is 135Kg. This includes any luggage in the designated
compartments that are being carried with the rollator.

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1 Handles
2 Hand brake / Parking brake
3 Back strap
4 Walking stick holder
5 Lamp
6 Seat
7 Bag
8 Cross bars
9 Height adjustment
10 Frame lock
11 Castor wheels
12 Reectors
13 Front wheels
14 Rear wheels
15 Elevation pedal
16 Wheel brake
What does the rollator consist of?
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2 Technical specifications
 Length 675mm
Total width 640 mm
Width between the handles 500 mm
Height 805 - 935 mm
 Measurementswhenfolded 675x185x805mm
Height of seat 560 mm
Width of seat 460 mm
Depth of seat 225 mm
Total weight 6,1 Kg
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3 Using your rollator safely
Should I check anything before use?
Alwaysmakesurethatthefollowingquestionscanbeansweredafrmatively
before using the rollator:
 • Arethebrakesworkingproperly?
 • Istheframelockproperlyattached?
 • Istheseatfullyunfolded?
When can I take part in trafc?
Itisimportantthatyoupracticeusingtherollatorwellbeforetakingpartintrafc.
Would adjustments to the rollator affect its safety?
Adjustmentsmaynegativelyinuencethesafeuseoftherollator.
WheelzAhead®will no longer vouch for the rollator’s quality if adjustments are made
and the warranty will be void.
When is my rollator at risk of tipping over?
This is possible in the following situations:
 • Youareonaslantingsurface
 • Whenridingontoandoffsidewalks
 • Onirregularground,arounddrainsforinstance
 • Youareover-reachingtograbsomethinginfrontof,behindor
next to the rollator
Practice walking with the rollator on a slanting surface as well as getting on and off
sidewalks. By shifting the weight of your upper body slightly forwards or backwards,
you change the rollator’s center of gravity. This way you can safely mount a small
obstacle. Should you be in doubt, never attempt to do this without assistance.

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When do I put on the parking brakes?
You should always secure the parking brakes in the following cases:
 • Whenyouaresittingdownontherollator
 • Whenyouaregettingoutoftherollator
 • Inaliftoronawheelchairlift
 • Whenstoppingonanunevensurface
How do I adjust the brakes?
This is essentially the same process as adjusting the brakes of a bicycle. On the
bottomoftheframe,closetotherearwheel,youwillndtheendofthebraking
cable. By turning the screw at the end, you can adjust the braking cable, tighter
or looser. Should you have any doubts about the tension of the braking cable or
about general brake functioning, please cease using the rollator until you have
consulted a professional.
What should I consider when reaching for item in front of, next to
or behind the rollator?
The main thing to take into account is never to shift the center of balance too
much when reaching for items; this may tip over the rollator. Always pay attention
to the following:
 • Placetherollatorascloselyaspossibletowhatitisyouwanttopickup
 • Makesurethecastorwheelsareaimedforwardandsecured
 • Puttherollatoronitsparkingbrakes
How do I get up and down stairs?
Do not attempt to go up or down stairs while leaning on the rollator. Fold up the
rollator and carry it up or down. Neither attempt to use the rollator on an escalator.
Any other tips?
 • Ifyouleavetherollatoroutinthesunforsometime,themetalparts
may heat up considerably
 • Brightand/orreectiveclothingwillmuchincreaseyourvisibilityintrafc
 • Becarefulwithreandburningcigarettes

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4 How to operate your rollator
How do I unfold the rollator?
Your rollator is ready for use in 3 steps:
1 Laytherollatoranditswheelsdownatandliftthehandlesuntilthe
hinge latches into the frame lock
2Secure the frame lock
3Separate the handles and push the seat down until it clicks in place
How do I fold the rollator back up?
The rollator is as easy to – quite literally – double up as it is to unfold it:
1Lift the seat by the loop so that both sides of the rollator come together
2Open the hinge lock by taking the handle out and moving it backward
3Now you can move the handle bars toward the rear wheels,
folding the TRACK>up twice
Should you wish to use the extra securing cord, simply take it through the wheels
and wrap it around the frame. This way the rollator is held together nicely for
transport by car, for instance.
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How do I adjust the handles in height?
Ontheoutsideofyourrollator’sframeyouwillnd6differentpositioningoptionsfor
your handles. Push the button and slide the handles either in or out until they click
into the desired position. To come to the correct height please mind the following:
 • Standbetweentherearwheels
 • Trytostandasuprightaspossible
 • Thearmsshouldhanglooselyfromrelaxedshoulders
 • Thehandlesaretobesetatwristheight
 • Theelbowsshouldbelightlybentwhenyouholdthehandles
What is the proper posture when walking behind the rollator?
In order to come to the right posture behind the rollator, please mind the following:
 • Trytowalkasuprightaspossible
 • Stayclosetotherollatorwhenusingit
 • Donotleanonthehandlestoomuch
 • Makesureyoucanreachandapplythebrakesatalltimes
 • Preventacrookedpostureduetofatigue
When tired, sit down for a moment and recuperate. You need enough balance
and strength in both arms and legs to be able to walk around with a rollator,
you also need a pair of sturdy (laced up) shoes and proper eye sight. Wear glasses
if necessary.
What should I pay attention to when walking with the rollator
inside or outside?
Walking with the rollator inside requires the following:
 • Makesureyouhaveenoughspacetomovearound;have
furniture moved if necessary
 • Removeanyunsecuredrugsandthresholds
 • Sufcientlylightallroomsthatyouenter(includingthehallway)
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Walking with the rollator outside requires the following:
 • Bewareofloosetilesandstonesonsidewalks
 • Properlyliftyourlegstopreventtripping
 • Optforhavingyourngersonthebrakesatalltimessoyou
can brake immediately should you trip
 • Makeasmuchuseaspossibleofwheelchairprovisionsontheedges
of sidewalks when getting on or off pavements
 • Takearestwhennecessary(makesuretosecurethebrakesrst)
Also take into account that you may need a bit more time crossing the road.
How do I use the parking brakes?
By moving the brake handle down until it clicks into place, you secure the rollator’s
parking brakes. The rear wheels of the rollator are now secured. When you move
these handles back up, you deactivate the parking brakes.

How am I to take care of my rollator?
Weekly:
 • Checkifthebrakesarestillfunctioningproperly
Every 3 months:
 • Checkifthecrossframestillallowsforeasyunfolding
 • Checkifallboltsandscrewsaresecure
 • Checkthetiresurfacesforwear,tearandanyunevenareas
 • Checkthefrontandrearwheelsforwheelclearance
All hinged parts are easily kept functioning smoothly by lubricating them regularly.
How do I keep my rollator clean?
With a mild soap and water you can keep textiles, frame and polymer parts clean.
We also recommend you to wax the frame from time to time.
Never use:
 • Abrasiveproducts
 • Pressurecleaner
 • Steam
 • Abrasiveorcorrosivewax
 • Aggressivechemicals
 • Siliconespray
Always dry the rollator carefully in case it got dowsed in water or rain. WheelzAhead®BV
Polsehof 38
6681 JB Bemmel, Netherlands
T +31(0)481 - 45 01 10
E of[email protected]
W www.WheelzAhead.com
Bank 1596.16.115
KvK 53888332
VATNL851059867B01
IBAN NL41 RABO 0159 6161 15
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5 Warranty
You have a 24 month warranty on both the frame as well as the cross bars, starting
from the date of purchase by the original buyer. Any material or production mistakes
also carry a warranty of 24 months.
Warranty terms
 • hewarrantycannotbepassedon
 • Tomakeuseofthewarranty,weurgeyoutogetintouchwith
WheelzAhead®. Please keep your serial number ready
 • Replacementpartswillbesenttoyoufreeofcharge
 • Materialsthataresubjecttowearandteararenotcoveredbythe
warranty. Items such as textiles, tires, brakes, brake blocks, inner tubes
and the like
 • Shouldyoumake(ororder)repairs,thewarrantywillbevoid
 • Thewarrantyisvalidincasesofnormaluseandpropercareoftherollator
 • Thewarrantyisonlyvalidwhenthepurchasewasmadeforthe
original price