QuadriLight - Déambulateur médical Vermeiren - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL QuadriLight Vermeiren

2.1. Intended use and indications 6 2.2. Safety instructions and applicable risks 7 2.3. Symbols on the rollator 8 2.4. Upon delivery 9 2.5. Shipping and storage 9

3. Assembly/Disassembly and adjustments 10

3.1. Assembly 10 3.2. Disassembly 10 3.3. Mounting the storage bag 11 3.4. Mounting/Removing the backrest 12 3.5. Height adjustments 12

4. Using your rollator 14

4.1. Brake system 14 4.2. Folding/Unfolding 15 4.3. Negotiating kerbs 16 4.4. Sitting down, standing up and walking 16

Contents4User manual | 2025-02 Quadri-Light Preface 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. 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. 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 following information. 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. User manual For user and specialist dealer Service manual for rollators For specialist dealer5 Quadri-LightUser manual | 2025-02

EC declaration of conformity

2.1. Intended use and indications

• This product is a medical device.

• Indications and contraindications: 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, impaired vision, limb loss, ...

• The rollator is designed and produced solely to be used as walking aid for one person with a maximum weight of 130 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.

• The rollator can be used indoors and outdoors.

• It is not intended for transport of goods and/or more people than the user. It is also not intended to be used as a transport aid while sitting down.

• 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.

• 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.

• Please check all technical details and limits of your rollator in §6..7 Quadri-LightUser manual | 2025-02

2.2. Safety instructions and applicable risks

CAUTION Risk of injuries

• Please read and follow the instructions in this manual. Otherwise you may get injured, or your product may get damaged. Keep the following general warnings in mind during use:

• 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 §3.5..

• 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. Any serious incident [MDR (EU) 2017/745 §2 (65)] that has occurred in relation to the device should be reported to the manufacturer and the competent authority of the Member State in which the user and/or patient is established. Be aware that your rollator may interfere with some types of anti-theft systems, depending on the settings used. This may cause the shop's alarm to go off.8User manual | 2025-02 Quadri-Light 2.3. Symbols on the rollator 4 Identification plate is located on the left rear leg at the inner side of the base frame Maximum weight of the user in kg Type designation Catalogue number Serial number Medical device Manufacturer Date of manufacture Declaration of conformity Attention: important information It is advised to read the manual9 Quadri-LightUser manual | 2025-02

2.4. Upon delivery Unpack your product and verify if the delivery is complete. The following items should be included:

• Base frame with seat, 4 wheels

• Handgrips with brakes

• Manual Verify your product for transport damage. If you find any damages after delivery, contact the transporter. 2.5. Shipping and storage The shipping and storage of the rollator should happen according to the technical specifications in §6.. 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.10User manual | 2025-02 Quadri-Light

3. Assembly/Disassembly and

CAUTION Risk of injuries

• Keep fingers, buckles, jewellery and clothes away from the folding mechanism. 3.1. Assembly

1. Loosen the velcro straps.

2. Place the rollator on its side.

3. Move the rear wheel downwards until the holes lie over each other.

4. Mount the star button (2). Make sure it is well fastened.

5. Move the front wheel downwards until the holes lie over each other.

6. Mount the star button (5). Make sure it is well fastened.

7. Repeat for the other side.

8. Mount the backrest, see §3.4..

9. Unfold the rollator, see §4.2..

1. Fold the rollator, see §4.2..

2. Remove the star button (5).

3. Fold the front wheel upwards.

6. Fasten the rear frame / wheel with the velcro straps to the frame of the handgrips.

3.3. Mounting the storage bag

CAUTION Risk of falling or tipping over

• Do not overload the storage bag. The maximum carrying weight of the storage bag can be found in §6.. The shopping bag (6) is meant to be mounted on the front side. Mount the shopping basket with the loops (7) to the tubes of the rollator seat frame (8).12User manual | 2025-02 Quadri-Light 3.4. Mounting/Removing the backrest

• Before using the seat, make sure that the backrest belt (9) is well secured to the frame. Check that all screws, bolts and nuts of the belt (9) are well tightened. Belt and holder can easily be mounted by pushing its base over the protruding part of the support on the frame, see illustration. Push it down until the bottom and tighten the screw (10). To demount, loosen the screw and slide the base upwards again until it slides from the support. 3.5. Height adjustments

CAUTION Risk of falling or tipping over

• Firmly fix the handgrips before using the rollator.

• Do not exceed the minimum or maximum adjustment as indicated on the handgrips. Your rollator will not be stable anymore.

CAUTION Risk of damage

The rollator can be altered in height by adjusting the handgrips:

1. Put your rollator in parking mode, see §4.1..

2. Press and hold the spring button (11).

3. Move the handgrip until the desired height (6 different positions: steps of 25 mm). Check

that the brake cable cannot get stuck around the crutch holder.

4. Check that the spring pin (11) is clicked back and firmly fixated in a hole.

5. Pull the handgrip up and push it down to check if it is locked.

6. Adjust the other handgrip in the same manner. Make sure that both handgrips have the

same height. 4 When standing straight, the handgrips should be as high as your wrists. Leave your arms hanging loose.14User manual | 2025-02 Quadri-Light

4. Using your rollator

• 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 (15). The brake levers operate in two modes: running brakes and parking brakes.

CAUTION 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 (15) simultaneously upwards [A] in a squeezing motion. To stop braking, release the brake levers. To use the parking brakes, push both brake levers (15) downwards in locked position [B]. Always use both parking brakes simultaneously. To end the parking mode, pull both brake levers simultaneously upwards.15 Quadri-LightUser manual | 2025-02

CAUTION Risk of entrapment

• Keep fingers, buckles, jewellery and clothes away from the folding mechanism.

• Check that the rollator is completely open and that the frame is locked.

4.2.1. Unfolding the rollator

1. If necessary after transport or storage, assemble the rollator, see §3..

2. Slightly push on the handgrips to unfold the rollator.

3. Push the sides of the seat down with both hands. Keep pushing on the frame tubes until the

frame is locked; a click can be heard during locking.

4. Check if the frame is locked, by pushing the handgrips to each other.

5. Adjust the handgrips to the desired height, see §3.5..

4.2.2. Folding the rollator

1. Remove the walking stick and shopping bag.

2. Pull the seat upward by the strap.

3. Push the handgrips to each other to close the frame.

4. For transport and storage, disassemble the rollator further, see §3.2..16User manual | 2025-02 Quadri-Light

4.3. Negotiating kerbs

• Take kerbs straight, with both front wheels aligned to the kerb. Keep the rollator nearby. To make it easier to take small obstacles, such as kerbs, the rollator is equipped with a tipping aid on the two rear wheels.

1. Make sure you are standing stable while holding both handgrips.

2. Use one foot and push on tipping lever (21) to lift the front wheels.

3. Keep the rollator in that position with the handgrips and move slowly forward until the front

wheels are on the kerb.

4. Now lift the handgrips and move forward to place the rear wheels on the kerb.

5. When the rollator is standing stable, you can take the kerb yourself.

4.4. Sitting down, standing up and walking

• Make sure that both brake levers are in parking position before sitting down, see §4.1.. Keep the brake levers in this position until you start walking again. Keep your feet between the rear wheels.

• Do not propel the rollator while seated.

1. Push both brake levers down to parking position.

2. While leaning on the handgrips, turn around and sit down on the seat.

3. To stand up again, lean on the handgrips and turn around.17 Quadri-LightUser manual | 2025-02

4. Pull both brake levers up and use the running brakes.

5. Release the brake levers and step forward with the rollator close to your body.

4 Regular care ensures that your rollator is preserved in a perfectly functional condition. For the maintenance manual, refer to the Vermeiren website: www.vermeiren.com. 5.1. Cleaning Use a soft, damp cloth and lukewarm water with a mild household soap to clean the rollator. Avoid soaking. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents to clean. 5.2. Disinfection

CAUTION Risk of damage

• Disinfections may only be undertaken by trained persons. Consult your specialist dealer. Use a soft, damp cloth and lukewarm water with a mild household disinfectant to clean the rollator. 5.3. Inspection / Service / Repairs The expected service life of your rollator is 5 years. 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:18User manual | 2025-02 Quadri-Light

• 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). Your rollator is constructed of aluminium and plastic components. We recommend to have your product inspected at least once a year, but 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. 5.4. Reuse Before each reuse, have the rollator disinfected, inspected and serviced according to the instructions in §5.1. and §5.2. . 5.5. 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. 5.6. Warranty The warranty on this product is subject to the general terms and conditions of each country.19 Quadri-LightUser manual | 2025-02

The technical details below are only valid for this rollator, at standard settings and optimal ambient conditions. Take these details into account during use. Brand Vermeiren Rollator Type Quadri-Light Description Dimensions Maximum user weight 130 kg Maximum weight of storage bag load 5 kg Overall length 700 mm Folded length 700 mm For transport: 400 mm Overall width 650 mm Folded width 290 mm Overall height 805 - 930 mm Folded height 805 mm For transport: 670 mm Handgrip height 805 - 930 mm Recommended body height 1550 - 1850 mm Distance between handgrips 460 mm Seat height 610 mm Seat width 450 mm Seat depth 200 mm Total mass - without basket 7,25 kg 7,2 kg Wheel diameter Front Rear

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