Twin-Light - Medical walker Vermeiren - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Twin-Light Vermeiren

MANUEL D'UTILISATION

GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING

GEBRAUCHSANWEISUNG

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

3. Assembly and adjustments 9

3.1. Assembly 9
3.2. Height adjustments 9

4. Using your walker 10

4.1. Folding/Unfolding 10
4.2. Sitting down, standing up and walking 11

5. Maintenance 12

5.1. Cleaning 12
5.2.Disinfection 12
5.3. Inspection / Service / Repairs 12
5.4. Expected lifespan 13
5.5. Reuse 13
5.6. Disposal at end of life 13
5.7.Warranty 14

6. Technical specifications 14

Preface

Congratulations! You are now owner of a Vermeiren walker!

Thank you for your trust in the products of Vermeiren. To support you on the use of this walker 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 walker.

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 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.

i	User manual For user and specialist dealer
i	EC declaration of conformity

1. Your product

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1. Handgrips
2. Seat
3. Front wheel
4. Rear legs
5. Identification plate

2. Before use

2.1. Intended use and indications

• This product is a medical device.

• Indications and contraindications: The walker is meant as support of the leg function during walking and daily activities. Do not use the walker if you have other physical limitations that may cause unsafe use of your walker, like a weak arm, balance disorders, impaired vision, limb loss, ...

• The walker is designed and produced solely to be used as walking aid for one person with a maximum weight of 130kg .
• The walker will compensate the lack of adequate support by the legs by leaning on, or moving with, the walker with usage of the upper limbs or chest. The walker will provide better stability, support and safety during walking.
• The walker is intended for indoor use.
  It is not intended for transport of goods and/or more people than the user.
• It should only be used on surfaces where all wheels and legs are touching the ground. Do not use the walker on rocky, bumpy or sandy terrain, or places with a steep inclination. The walker may become unstable. Look for flat, stable areas, and bevelled kerbs to walk with your walker.
• Please check all technical details and limits in §6..
• 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.

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 walker.
• While walking, keep both hands on the handgrips.
• Be aware that some parts of your walker 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 handgrips are firmly secured, see §.
• Do not hold the handgrips with wet hands. If you do so, you can lose your grip and lose your balance.
• 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.

2.3. Symbols on the product

max kg	Maximum weight of the user in kg
	For indoor use only
TYPE	Type designation
REF	Catalogue number
SN	Serial number
MD	Medical device
	Manufacturer
	Date of manufacture
CE	Declaration of conformity
!	Attention: important information
i	It is advised to read the manual

2.4. Upon delivery

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

• Base frame with seat, front legs with wheels, and rear legs
• Handgrips
• Manual

Verify your product for transport damage. If you find any damages after delivery, contact the transporter.

If the packaging of your product has been damaged, (unintentionally) opened, or affected by environmental conditions (moisture, heat,...) upon delivery, check the device integrity of your product. When in doubt, contact your specialist dealer.

2.5. Shipping and storage

The shipping and storage of the walker should happen according to the technical specifications in §6.. Make sure that the walker is stored dry.

Provide sufficient covering or packaging to protect the walker from rust and foreign bodies (e.g. salt water, sea air, sand, dust).

Make sure no objects are stored on or against the walker to prevent damage.

3. Assembly and adjustments

3.1. Assembly

1. Place the walker on its legs and wheels. Make sure that it stands stable.
2. Slide the handgrip (2) into the frame tube (3).
3. Insert the screw and place the star knob (1). Tighten the star knob to secure the handgrip into place.
4. Repeat for the second handgrip. Make sure that both handgrips are well secured, and that they are set to the same height.

3.2. Height adjustments

CAUTION

Risk of falling

• Do not exceed the maximum range as marked on the handgrip support.

The walker can be altered in height by adjusting the handgrips (7 positions, in steps of 25mm ).

1. Remove the star knob (1) and screw.
2. Slide the handgrip (2) up/down in the frame tube (3) to the desired height.

When standing straight, the handgrips should be as high as your wrists. Leave your arms hanging loose.
3. Replace the screw in the corresponding hole and firmly retighten the star knob (1).
4. Repeat for the other handgrip and make sure that the hangrips are well secured.

4. Using your walker

4.1. Folding/Unfolding

CAUTION

Risk of entrapment

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

CAUTION

Risk of falling

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

4.1.1. Unfolding the walker

1. Place the walker with its legs and wheels on the ground while holding the frame tubes.
2. Pull the front (4) and rear (5) frame tubes apart, and push the bars of the folding mechanism (6) as far down as possible.
3. Fold down the seat.

4.1.2. Folding the walker

1. Stand behind the walker.
2. Fold the seat upward.
3. Using the strap (7), pull the brace (8) upward to close the frame a bit.
4. Close the frame completely by pushing front and rear frame tubes together.

4.2. Sitting down, standing up and walking

1. While leaning on the handgrips, turn around and sit down on the seat.
2. To stand up again, lean on the handgrips and turn around.
3. When you feel balanced enough, slightly tilt the walker on its wheels to the front. Rest the rear legs on the ground and slowly push the walker forward.

Always keep your feet inside the frame.

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5. Maintenance

Regular care ensures that your walker is preserved in a perfectly functional condition.

5.1. Cleaning

Use a soft, damp cloth and lukewarm water with a mild soap to clean the walker. 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 walker.

5.3. Inspection / Service / Repairs

Before you resume use of the walker, it should be inspected on the following points:

• Completeness.
• Folding mechanism: functioning well.
• Bolts and nuts: tightly fastened.
• 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 (wear or damage)

Your walker 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. Expected lifespan

The expected service life of your walker is 5 years. The lifespan is influenced by use, storage, maintenance, service and cleaning.

5.5. Reuse

Before each reuse, have the walker disinfected, inspected and serviced according to the instructions in §5.2. and §5.3.

5.6. Disposal at end of life

At end of life, you need to dispose your walker according to the local environmental legislation. The best way to do so, is to disassemble the walker to facilitate the transport of recyclable parts.

5.7. Warranty

The warranty on this product is subject to the general terms and conditions of each country.

6. Technical specifications

The technical details below are only valid for this walker, at standard settings and optimal ambient conditions. Take these details into account during use.

Brand Vermeiren
Product group Walking frames
Type Twin-Light
Description Dimensions
Maximum user weight 130 kg
Overall length 570 mm
Folded length 180 mm
Overall width 570 mm
Folded width 570 mm
Overall height 760 - 950 mm
Folded height 760 - 950 mm
Handgrip height 760 - 950 mm
Recommended body height 1500 - 1900 mm
Distance between handgrips	400 mm
Seat height	540 mm
Seat width	390 mm
Seat depth	200 mm
Total mass	3 kg
Wheel diameter	113 mm
Use temperature	+5°C - +41°C
Storage and use humidity	30% - 70%
We reserve the right to introduce technical changes. Measurement tolerance +/- 15 mm / 1,5 kg / 1,5°

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Service registration form

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VERMEIREN GROUP

Vermeirenplein 1/15

2920 Kalmthout

Belgium

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Version: D, 2025-09

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