Short Description
A sturdy four wheeled, folding walker with a lightweight aluminium frame. It features an adjustable height seat as well as adjustable height handles. The braking system has lever operated lockable brakes. Available with a wide range of options. The adjustability enables it to grow with an older child through to tall adult use.
Models
Only one model is available.
Options
* Backrest
* Bag
* Wire basket
* Folding basket
* Bottle holder
* Tray
* Cane or crutch holder - left or right
* Oxygen bottle holder
* Soft seat pads
* Travel strap
More Details
Material
* Aluminium frame and fibre reinforced plastic
* Available in one colour only
Seat
* Rounded edges prevent seat from cutting into user's legs
* Seat folds in the centre when the rollator is folded
*Seat height is adjustable via levers located under the seat on either side, four positions at 40mm increments
Handles
* The handles are height adjustable in 6 increments between 820mm and 980mm
* The hand grips are moulded rubber with soft grip pads and reflectors at the ends
Brakes
* Bicycle style light touch squeeze brakes
* Parking brake is operated by flicking a light touch lever located at the top of the push handles forward to lock and back to unlock
* A slowdown brake is optional. This allows adjustment to the tension of the rear wheel, slowing the rollator down when going down hill
Front Wheels
* Large swivelling 200mm wheels with solid tyres
Rear Wheels
* 200mm rear wheels with solid tyres
Stepper Pad
Located inside the rear wheels. Press down on the stepper pad with your foot and pull back on the handles at the same time to lift the front wheels to negotiate a kerb or small step
Method of folding
* Remove basket, if using, and lock the rollator brakes
* Stand beside the rollator
* Take hold of the orange webbing tab at the rear of the rollator seat with one hand and the hand hold at the front of the rollator seat with the other hand
* Pull upwards bringing the two sides of the rollator together
Maintenance
* Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings
Place Of Manufacture
Sweden
Standards
Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information about standards also see
www.ilcnsw.asn.au/home/assistive_technology/standards
TGA
Many of the items on the ILC NSW website are categorised as a Medical Device. Medical devices that are approved for use in Australia have been entered into a national database called the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG), which is maintained by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). You can ask the supplier for the ARTG number for the device you wish to purchase and search the ARTG for the entry. To access information on the ARTG visit www.tga.gov.au
When buying a medical device it is advisable to only choose a medical device that is recommended by a healthcare professional and has been included on the ARTG.