Aidapt VP174 Manual

Tri-Wheeled Walkers

Fixing and Maintenance Instructions

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing your Aidapt Tri-walker.

Our tri-walkers, as with all of our products, are manufactured from high quality materials.

Your tri-walker has been designed to assist the user to walk and carry small items of

shopping with our optional special shopping bag designed specifically to fit your tri-

walker. Only use basket and bags supplied and designed for your Tri-walker.

Do not use or combine bags or baskets from other manufacturers.

n normal use, i.e. when both hands are placed on the handles of the Tri-Walker, please

ensure it is fully opened and locked into position. Always keep both hands on the Tri-

Walker, do not put full pressure on one side as this may cause tipping.

t is very important that the side locking levers (see fig.1) are properly tightened so that the

tube will not slip down when normal height is applied to the handles.

When not in use, you can simply fold the tri-walker and store away until you require it next.

The tri-walker is designed for use inside and outside the home. Please ensure fingers are

clear of the locking mechanism to reduce the risk of entrapment when closing the Tri-

Walker

NB. This equipment must be installed by a competent person.

VP174 Aidapt Lightweight Tri Walker with Bag & Basket 115 kg (18 st) weight limit

VP172A Aidapt Red Tri Walker 110 kg (17 st.) weight limit

VP173A Aidapt Blue Tri Walker 110 kg (17 st.) weight limit

VP174R Red Tri Walker with Bag 115 kg (18 st) weight limit

VP174S Blue Tri Walker with Bag 115 kg (18 st) weight limit

VP174RS Red Tri Walker with Bag 115 kg (18 st) weight limit

VP174SS Blue Tri Walker with Bag 115 kg (18 st) weight limit

VP100C Chrome Tri Walker with Bag 110 kg (17 st.) weight limit

VP100CP Chrome Tri Walker with Bag & Basket 110 kg (17 st.) weight limit

Do not exceed the maximum load; doin so could put the user at risk.

FEATURES

•User friendly loop brakes lever with lock

•Soft plastic solid wheels

•Swiveling front wheel

•Height adjustment

•User friendly height adjusting levers

•Ergonomic handgrips to reduce pressure

•Optional bag or basket attachment

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Carefully remove all packaging. Check the product thoroughly for damage

or obvious faults.

If you suspect the unit to be faulty, please do not use, but contact your

supplier immediately for service.

2. Release the side locking levers (fig. 1) left and right of the frame.

3. Carefully insert the brake assembly (fig. 2) within the frame.

4. Adjust the handles to the height desired, ensuring that both brakes are even

in height and the tri-walker is sitting evenly on the ground.

5. Retighten the side lever locks (fig.1). Ensure you have tightened these locks

sufficiently so that the adjustable brake tubes will not move accidentally

and the locking levers are finger tight.

6. Fix the brake cables into the integral brake cable clip welded onto the frame

if not already assembled (fig.3).

Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3

LOCKING MECHANISM

1. Open out the tri-walker frame by pulling the grip

handles outwards in opposite directions forming a ‘V’

shape (fig.4). Once this is completed pull/push the

central locking bracket so the plates are parallel by

using the handle mounted in the centre.

Ensure the frame is locked before usin it and never

use a semi-closed position as this may lead to the

frame collapsin .

Fi . 4

2. To close your tri-wheeled walker stand behind the walker and pull the handle

towards yourself to release the lock. Then apply pressure to the outside of the

handgrips and the walker will fold. Please ensure fingers are clear of the locking

mechanism to reduce the risk of entrapment when closing the Tri-Walker.

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OPERATING THE BRAKES

1. To stop, gently apply a gripping pressure to both brakes simultaneously (fig.5),

this will slow down and stop your tri-walker.

2. The brakes on your tri-walker have a park option (fig.5a). To operate the park

option, push downwards on both brakes simultaneously. You will feel the brake

make a very slight click. Your brakes are now in the ‘lock’ position.

3. To unlock, simply pull up the brake again, you will hear a slight click as the ‘park’

disengages.

Fig. 5 Fig. 5a Fig. 5b

FITTING THE CARRY BAG

1. The Tri-walker bag should be fitted when the walker is set in the open position.

2. Take the strap situated upon the upper side of the tri-walker bag, and wrap this

around the diagonal bar of the frame (fig. 6) and push the stud fasteners

together. Repeat on the opposite side.

3. Take the strap on the side of the tri-walker bag and wrap this around the vertical

bar of the frame (fig. 6a) and again push the stud fasteners together.

Fig. 6 Fig. 6a

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE & YOUR OBLIGATION

1. Only use your Tri-walker for the purpose for which it is intended, which is an aid

to walking. t is intended that your Tri-walker is only used on standard

pavements or at home and should not be used on rough terrain or pot holed

surfaces. The use of you tri-walker on these surfaces can seriously compromise

your safety.

2. Keep your Tri-walker clean by wiping down with a damp cloth with a mild

detergent. Do not under any circumstances use an abrasive or solvent based

cleaner, as this will seriously damage the tri-walker and void your warranty.

3. Wipe off with a dry cloth and use water dispersing agent such as WD40 on all

joints

4. Check that all wheels and the folding mechanism function correctly and that all

wheels move freely. Pay particular attention to the front wheel, ensuring that it

rotates freely and without obstruction.

5. Check the centre mounted bracket (see fig.4), always make sure that this is

securely in place before using.

Withdraw your Tri-walker immediately if the bracket lock will not locate or

if any of the wheels become difficult to turn or if you suspect dama e or any

other fault.

6. Monthly Checks – check that the side locking levels are properly secure (fig.1).

a. Check that no components are loose.

b. Check the brakes; ensure that the brakes are correctly adjusted with 3 mm

between tyres and brakes.

Do not fit any parts or accessories to your Tri-walker manufactured by any

other company. To do so will annul your warranty and, may seriously

compromise your safety.

7. We suggest that you check your tri-walker visually everyday. However we

recommend that you should have your tri-walker serviced every three months or

less if used or issued to various users. Servicing should be carried out at an

approved service station or directly by Aidapt, see section 12 for details.

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ADJUSTMENT

1. Your Tri-walker brake system will require periodic adjustment (fig.7).

2. Look for an adjusting barrel, a long hollow bolt in which the cable housing

terminates, but the inner wire goes through. This adjusting barrel may be on the

hand lever (fig.7a), or on the brake calliper (the main part of the braking system

at the wheel, fig. 7b).

3. You can fine adjust the brake tension by unscrewing the adjusting barrel a little

bit. This effectively shortens the cable.

Fig. 7 Fig. 7a Fig. 7b

4. Check the park brakes by pushing down on the brake handles, ensuring that

both brakes lock in the park position.

5. Lift the two ‘braked’ wheels off the ground and spin to ensure they turn freely. f

either braked wheels rub onto the brake arm, please check for obstructions and

repeat the brake procedure above, this time loosening the brake bolt slightly to

increase the distance between the brake arm and wheel.

6. t is important that you check brake adjustments on a regular basis to take into

account wear and tear. However brake adjustment must be checked at least

once a month and definitely prior to a change of user.

CLEANING

Clean using a non-abrasive cleaner or mild detergent with a soft cloth only. Only use a mild

detergent or disinfectant; never use an abrasive cleaner. Always ensure that you wipe dry

all equipment after cleaning.

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REISSUE

f you reissue or are about to reissue this product, please thoroughly check all components

for their safety.

This includes:

•Bent or damaged tubes or cracks at the tube joints.

•Loose or worn horseshoe clips

•Elongated adjustment holes.

•Loose handles.

•Loose or worn Wheels and wheel fasteners (where fitted)

•Smooth, worn or split ferrules (rubber tips).

Replace all worn, missin or dama ed parts where necessary. If in any doubt, please

do not issue or use, but immediately contact your supplier for service support.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

Please make a safety check of the product at regular intervals or if you have any concerns.

WARRANTY

This product carries a 12 month warranty from the date of purchase against manufacturing

defects.

Misuse or Damage is not covered.

This warranty does not affect your statutory rights.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The information given in this instruction booklet must not be taken as forming part of or

establishing any contractual or other commitment by Aidapt Bathrooms Limited, Aidapt

(Wales) Ltd or its agents or its subsidiaries and no warranty or representation concerning

the information is given.

Please exercise common sense and do not take any unnecessary risks when using this

product; as the user you must accept liability for safety when using the product.

Please do not hesitate to contact the person who issued this product to you or the

manufacturer (detailed below) if you have any queries concerning the assembly/use of

your product.

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Aidapt Bathrooms Ltd, Lancots Lane, Sutton Oak, St Helens, WA9

3EX

Telephone: +44 (0) 1744 745 020 • Fax: +44 (0) 1744 745 001 • Web: www.aidapt.co.uk

Email: accounts@aidapt.co.uk • adaptations@aidapt.co.uk • sales@aidapt.co.uk

Déambulateurs

Notice d'Utilisation et d'Entretien

Notice d'Utilisation et d'Entretien Ver.3 03/2013 (1326)

INTRODUCTION

Lors du déballage, si vous constatez un défaut, veuillez contacter votre revendeur.

Dans ce cas, n'utilisez pas le déambulateur car cela ne serait pas prudent.

Nous vous remercions d'avoir choisi un déambulateur Aidapt. Notre gamme de

déambulateurs, comme tous nos produits, est fabriquée à partir des meilleurs matériau et

est conforme au normes CEE en vigueur.

Un déambulateur est destiné à aider l'utilisateur à marcher et transporter ses courses peu

lourdes grâce au sac de shopping optionnel. Utilisez uniquement la sacoche et le panier

fournis et prévus pour le déambulateur.

N'utilisez pas des sacs ni paniers provenant d'autres fabricants.

UTILISATION DU DÉAMBULATEUR

En utilisation normale, c'est-à-dire quand les deu mains sont placées sur les poignées du

déambulateur, veuillez vérifier que le déambulateur est complètement ouvert et

verrouillé.

Gardez toujours les deu mains sur le déambulateur, ne mettez pas tout votre poids sur

l'un des deu côtés car cela pourrait faire basculer le déambulateur.

Il est très important que les leviers de verrouillage (voir fig. 1) soient correctement serrés

de telle façon que le tube ne glisse pas vers le bas quand un poids normal est e ercé sur les

poignées.

Quand vous n'utilisez pas le déambulateur, vous pouvez simplement le plier et le ranger

jusqu'à ce que vous en ayez à nouveau besoin.

Le déambulateur est prévu pour une utilisation à l'intérieur et à l'e térieur. Tenez les doigts

éloignés du mécanisme de verrouillage pour ne pas vous pincer quand vous fermez le

déambulateur.

N.B. : Cet équipement doit être in tallé par une per onne compétente et une

évaluation de ri que e t néce aire quant à la pertinence du produit pour

l'utili ateur.

VP174 Déambulateur Léger Aidapt avec Sacoche & Panier Poids Limite 115kg

VP172A Déambulateur Rouge Aidapt Poids Limite 110kg

VP173A Déambulateur Bleu Aidapt Poids Limite 110kg

VP174R Déambulateur Rouge avec Sacoche Poids Limite 115kg

VP174S Déambulateur Bleu avec Sacoche Poids Limite 115kg

VP174RS Déambulateur Rouge avec Sacoche Poids Limite 115kg

VP174SS Déambulateur Bleu avec Sacoche Poids Limite 115kg

VP100C Déambulateur Chromé avec Sacoche Poids Limite 110kg

VP100CP Déambulateur Chromé avec Sacoche & Panier Poids Limite 110kg

Ne dépa ez pa le poid limité indiqué-cela ferait prendre de ri que inutile à

l'utili ateur.

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