Invacare Delta Manual Del Usuario página 4

Invacare® Delta™
Invacare presume a healthcare professional has made an
individual assessment of the user to determine his risk level
or therapy requirements. Providers and carers have assessed
that the product gives the required support and that its
adjustments are appropriate for the user. Carer and user
have been appropriately trained by a healthcare professional
on how to use the product correctly and safely.
4.2 Assembling the Walking Aid
Before assembly, remove the plastic caps in the side tubes.
1. Attach the bolt B and the washer C. Ensure that the
bolt is attached from the inside and slots into the recess
of the fitting.
2. Attach the locking lever D on the bolt B, so that it is
placed on the outside of the tube.
3. Slide the handle E into the tube.
4. Tighten the locking lever D.
The locking levers must be pointing downwards
during use.
4.3 Folding and unfolding the rollator
Folding the rollator
1. Pull the safety catch A upwards - backwards.
2. Push the handles inwards to fold the rollator.
WARNING!
Risk of pinching
– Be aware of the risk of pinching body parts
between the parts of the frame when
folding the rollator.
Unfolding the rollator
WARNING!
Risk of falling
– Make sure that the safety latch is in a locked
position before using the rollator.
4
A
A
1. Push the handles outwards to unfold the rollator.
2. Pull the safety catch A downwards - forwards to lock
the rollator in an unfolded position.
4.4 Adjusting the Handle Height
WARNING!
Risk of falling
– Always ensure that the levers are tightened
securely to prevent the handle from unintended
lowering.
– Do not set the handles above their highest
allowed position, indicated by the marking on
the tubes.
Recommended height: The handles should be
positioned at wrist height when standing straight with
relaxed arms. Therapist may suggest different heights
depending on specific needs of the client.
A
1. Loosen the lever A.
2. Adjust the handle to suitable height.
3. Re-tighten the lever. Press on the handle to check for
secure fit.
4. Repeat the procedure on the other side.
For a more comfortable hand position, you may swivel the
handles to point inwards. A locking mechanism prevents
exceeding the maximum allowed angle.
WARNING!
– Do not swivel the handles to point outwards.
4.5 Walking
WARNING!
Risk of falling
– Be careful if the wheels stop against an obstacle,
e.g. a kerb.
1542458-D