Aspire Walker Range

Introduction

Thank you for choosing this Aspire walker. This product has been specifically designed to offer comfort, support and safety. Aspire seat walkers are suitable for indoor and outdoor use and are available in a range of sizes.

It is important that you read this user manual carefully before using your new walker.

This product features the CE mark, in compliance with the Medical Devices Regulation 2002 (as amended) Class 1, and the Medical Device Regulation 2017/745.

This product Features the UKCA mark, in compliance with Part II UK MDR 2002 (as amended) Class 1.

No part of this user manual may be copied, distributed, reproduced, scanned or stored on any electronic database, whether in whole or in part in any form or by any means. Due care has been taken to ensure all the information contained in this user manual is correct at the time of printing. All measurements, pictures, colours and weight capacities are to be used as a guide only. Aspire reserves the right to modify the design or appearance of any product displayed in this user manual without prior notice.

1. Intended Use

Aspire walkers are specifically designed for individuals who, due to a wide variety of reasons, require additional support while walking. It should be used as a tool to assist people who have mobility difficulties with standing, walking or sitting independently.

This walker is designed for indoor and limited outdoor use. When used outdoors, this walker must remain on sealed, level terrain (examples include but are not limited to shopping centres, medical centres, flat and level footpaths, and environments with accessibility-focused layouts). Any other usage outside of the intended use is not advised.

2. Symbols Used In This Manual

The symbols below are used throughout this user manual and on the product to identify warnings and important information. It is very important for you to read them and understand them completely:

• [Warning] ⚠️: Indicates a potentially hazardous condition/situation. Failure to follow designated procedures can cause either personal injury, component damage or malfunction. On the product, this icon is represented as a black symbol on a white triangle with a black border.
• [Mandatory Action] ♾️: These actions should be performed as specified. Failure to perform mandatory actions can cause personal injury and/or equipment damage. On the product, this icon is represented as a white infinity symbol on a black dot with a white border.
• [Prohibited] ?: These actions are prohibited. These actions should not be performed at any time or in any circumstances. Performing a prohibited action can cause personal injury and/or equipment damage. On the product, this icon is represented as a white symbol with a black circle and black slash.

3. Symbols Used On The Product

The following symbols may be found on the product or its packaging:

4. Limitations For Use

Seat Walker Safe Working Load (SWL)

5. Warnings

• [Warning]: This User Manual must be read before using the walker. The manufacturer does not take any responsibility for damage and/or injuries caused by the fact that the User Manual has not been followed.
• [Warning]: The walker must not be used by users with serious difficulty balancing or whose muscle strength is too low to stand and walk, even with the extra support of a walker.
• [Warning]: Product may become hot if left in direct sunlight or close to a heat source due to the metal frame.
• [Warning]: The decision to use a walker should always be guided by a qualified Health Care Professional, who can also advise and assist with the correct height adjustment and usage instruction.
• [Warning]: Slopped, slippery, or uneven terrain. This walker is designed to be used on a flat-level surface. If encountering sloped, slippery, or uneven terrain, an alternative route should be sought.
• NOTE: Fingers or other body parts can be trapped between the walker's parts during folding, unfolding or adjusting of the walker. Be extremely careful when adjusting the walker. Observe the dimensions of gaps between the walker's elements to avoid trapping your fingers or other body parts.
• [Prohibited] ?: Do not exceed safe working load.
• [Prohibited] ?: Do not stand on this product. Ensure both push handles are adjusted to the same height. Seek advice from a trained health care professional or approved Aspire retailer representative for height adjustment of this product.
• [Prohibited] ?: Do not use in place of a wheelchair or patient transport device.
• [Prohibited] ?: Do not modify this walker.
• [Prohibited] ?: Do not attempt to replace the wheels or castors of your seat walker. If they are faulty or require replacement, please contact an authorised repairer. Ensure that your seat walker is opened fully (folding hinge is straight) before using it.
• [Prohibited] ?: Do not position the rollator near sources of heat such as prolonged direct sunlight, fireplaces, heaters etc. The metal frame will absorb heat and may become hot to touch. Prior to every use, brakes need to be checked to ensure they are in working condition. Do not use the walker if the brakes are not functioning correctly.

6. Product Specifications

7. Product Description

Seat Walker Deluxe

• Rustproof, robust aluminium frame for durability and stability, very light to manoeuvre and transport.
• Inline rear castors for increased stepping zone.
• Handle height adjusts quickly with hand wheels for optimal sizing.
• Anatomically designed, latex-free handles allow comfortable grip, especially for users with arthritis.
• Ultra-soft hand brakes with palm ball lock effortlessly, offering increased comfort for users with arthritis or wrist/hand joint pain.
• Padded seat flips up easily for access to storage bag (supplied) or for folding.
• Curved and padded backrest offers comfortable seated support and flips up/removes easily for folding/storage.
• Easy folding mechanism facilitates storage and transportation.
• Swivelling front castor wheels increase manoeuvrability.
• 8" solid, puncture-proof wheels which provide increased manoeuvrability over various surfaces.
• Available in blue or red.
• Easy wipe-clean surfaces.

Seat Walker Classic 8"

• Rustproof, robust aluminium frame for durability and stability, very light to manoeuvre and transport.
• Handle height adjusts quickly with hand wheels for optimal sizing.
• Anatomically designed, latex-free handles allow comfortable grip, especially for users with arthritis.
• Ultra-soft hand brakes with palm ball lock effortlessly, offering increased comfort for users with arthritis or wrist/hand joint pain.
• Padded seat flips up easily for access to storage bag (supplied) or for folding.
• Curved and padded backrest offers comfortable seated support and flips up/removes easily for folding/storage.
• Easy folding mechanism facilitates storage and transportation.
• Swivelling front castor wheels increase manoeuvrability.
• 8" solid, puncture-proof wheels which provide increased manoeuvrability over various surfaces.
• Available in blue or red.
• Easy wipe-clean surfaces.

Seat Walker Classic 6"

• Rustproof, robust aluminium frame for durability and stability, very light to manoeuvre and transport.
• Handle height adjusts quickly with hand wheels for optimal sizing.
• Anatomically designed, latex-free handles allow comfortable grip, especially for users with arthritis.
• Ultra-soft hand brakes with palm ball lock effortlessly, offering increased comfort for users with arthritis or wrist/hand joint pain.
• Padded seat flips up easily for access to storage bag (supplied) or for folding.
• Curved and padded backrest offers comfortable seated support and flips up/removes easily for folding/storage.
• Easy folding mechanism facilitates storage and transportation.
• Swivelling front castor wheels increase manoeuvrability.
• 6" solid, puncture-proof wheels provide increased manoeuvrability over various surfaces.
• Available in blue or red.
• Easy wipe-clean surfaces.

Seat Walker Mini

• Rustproof, robust aluminium frame for durability and stability, very light to manoeuvre and transport.
• Low 490mm seat height to suit lower height/shorter users.
• Handle height adjusts quickly with hand wheels for optimal sizing.
• Anatomically designed, latex-free handles allow comfortable grip, especially for users with arthritis.
• Ultra-soft hand brakes with palm ball lock effortlessly, offering increased comfort for users with arthritis or wrist/hand joint pain.
• Padded seat flips up easily for access to storage bag (supplied) or for folding.
• Curved and padded backrest offers comfortable seated support and flips up/removes easily for folding/storage.
• Easy folding mechanism facilitates storage and transportation.
• Swivelling front castor wheels increase manoeuvrability.
• 6" solid, puncture-proof wheels provide increased manoeuvrability over various surfaces.
• Available in blue or red.
• Easy wipe-clean surfaces.

Seat Walker XL

• Rustproof, robust aluminium frame for durability and stability, very light to manoeuvre and transport.
• Wide padded seat and increased 180kg safe working load for large users.
• Handle height adjusts quickly with hand wheels for optimal sizing.
• Anatomically designed, latex-free handles allow comfortable grip, especially for users with arthritis.
• Ultra-soft hand brakes with palm ball lock effortlessly, offering increased comfort for users with arthritis or wrist/hand joint pain.
• Extra large padded seat flips up easily for access to storage bag (supplied) or for folding.
• Curved and padded backrest flips up/removes easily for folding/storage.
• Easy folding mechanism facilitates storage and transportation.
• Swivelling front castor wheels increase manoeuvrability.
• 8" solid, puncture-proof wheels provide increased manoeuvrability over various surfaces.
• Available in silver.
• Easy wipe-clean surfaces.

Seat Walker Tri-Wheel

• Rustproof, robust aluminium frame for durability and stability, very light to manoeuvre and transport.
• Handle height adjusts to suit user requirements.
• Three-wheel design ideal for use in confined spaces.
• Ultra-soft handbrakes with palm ball lock effortlessly, offering increased comfort for users with arthritis or wrist/hand joint pain.
• Easy folding mechanism facilitates storage and transportation.
• Handbrakes are lockable for stability while standing.
• Strong heavy gauge steel construction for support and durability.
• Basket, bag, and meal tray provided for storage and ease of travel.
• Swivelling front castor wheels increase manoeuvrability.
• Available in red.
• Easy wipe-clean surfaces.

Seat Walker Flex 6" & 8"

• Rustproof, robust aluminium frame for durability and stability, very light to manoeuvre and easy to transport.
• Height adjustable seat height to suit most users.
• Lockable handbrakes for stability while standing.
• Folding mechanism for easy transport and storage.
• Removable under-seat storage bag.
• Easy wipe clean.
• Available in Champagne & Lilac (6") and Black & Blue (8").

8. Instructions For Use

Applying Brakes (For Models with Hand Brake)

Aspire Seat Walkers feature ultra-soft touch brakes. Very little force is required to engage the brake lock. Always use the seat walker handles, not the brake levers, to support body weight. Ultra-soft touch brake levers are not designed for supporting body weight, which may cause damage.

1. Pull the hand brake up towards the palm of your hand, creating a fist.
2. Push the hand brake down gently until it locks. This can be done with as little as 2.5kg of pressure.
3. To release the brake, push the hand piece back towards the grip.

[Warning]

The rollator must not be driven or pushed with force when the parking brakes are on or when the wheels are partly locked using the brakes. This indicates incorrect use and can cause wear and tear, impairing tyre and brake quality.

Sitting on the Walking Frame (For Models with Hand Brakes)

1. Ensure the hand brakes have been pushed down until an audible click noise has been heard. This function can also be confirmed visually as the brake handle will remain pushed down.
2. While holding on to the handles (not the brake levers), turn with your back facing the seat and pull the seat walker towards you until it can be felt against the back of your legs.
3. Slowly and carefully lower yourself on to the seat.

[Warning]

Always sit centrally on the seat walker, avoid leaning heavily to either side as this may cause the seat walker to become unstable.

[Warning]

NEVER propel yourself with your feet using the seat walker as a transportation device – it is NOT designed for this purpose.

[Warning]

NEVER allow another person to push you along in the seat walker whilst seated, as it is NOT designed as a transportation device or to serve as a substitute for a wheelchair.

For Tri-Wheel Models

[Warning]

This model of walker is NOT designed for seating, as its only purpose is to assist user mobility.

Correct Seating Guide

[Warning]

The Backrest is intended to provide back support while seated. The Backrest is NOT intended to support full body weight.

• [Prohibited] ?: Do not sit on the backrest.
• [Prohibited] ?: Do not reach into the bag while seated.
• [Prohibited] ?: Do not slouch on the backrest.
• [Prohibited] ?: Do not reach/lean behind while seated.
• [Prohibited] ?: Do not reach/lean sideways while seated.
• [Prohibited] ?: Do not lean on one side of the walker as a support aid.

[Warning]

Avoid reaching or leaning outside the walker frame and base of support. To ensure the upright stability of the walker, never reach/lean for objects as this changes the centre of mass and may cause the walker to tip over in the direction of reaching/leaning or cause damage to the walker frame. This warning relates to reaching/leaning in any direction outside the perimeter of the walker.

[Warning]

Seat Walkers are not designed or safe to be used as standing aids from chairs or beds.

NOTE: Walker shown is for illustrative purposes only, and may differ from model supplied.

Folding and Storage

1. Lift up the padded seat.
2. Pull on the handle in the under-seat bag; this will cause the A-Frame section to fold.
3. Pull up the padded backrest – or alternatively, this can be removed using the push buttons on either end of the backrest.

[Warning]

After unfolding or assembling the walker, always ensure that the seat is securely locked and the frame does not move anymore.

[Warning]

Failure to follow these warnings can result in personal injury. Ensure that the seat is securely locked and the frame does not move anymore.

9. Brake Adjustment

1. A tension adjustment nut is located at the point where the brake cable inserts into the brake handle. There is also a tension adjustment at the other end of the brake cable where it inserts into the brake mechanism near the rear wheel.

These adjustment nuts can be used to tighten the cable (if brakes are loose or not working normally) or loosen if brakes are too tight and not allowing the rear wheels to roll freely.

2. Brakes are adjusted to the optimal tension during manufacturing and should not require adjustment when new. Over time, as rear wheels wear and reduce in diameter, brakes can become loose and may need to be tightened.

[Warning]

You should always engage the brakes when you don't want the walker to move.

[Warning]

NEVER leave the walker without the brakes engaged when there is someone sitting in it.

[Warning]

NEVER leave the walker on a slope without the brakes engaged.

[Warning]

The rollator must not be driven or pushed with force when the parking brakes are on or when the wheels are partly locked using the brakes. This indicates incorrect use and can cause wear and tear, impairing tyres and brake quality.

10. Adjusting Handle Height

1. Undo hand wheel.
2. Reposition handle to appropriate height.
3. Reinsert hand wheel and tighten.

For XL Model:

1. Undo hand wheel from nut and reposition handle to appropriate height.
2. Reinsert hand wheel, add washer and nut, then tighten.

11. Walker Setup (Flex 6 & 8 Only)

Box Contains

• Walker frame x 1
• Rear wheels x 2
• Handles with Brakes x 2
• Front Wheels x 2
• Backrest x 1
• Hand wheel bolts for legs x 4
• Hand wheel bolts for arms x 2

Handle Assembly

1. Remove tube plugs from frame tube.
2. Insert the brake handle tube into the walker frame, ensuring that the brake angles outwards to ensure the left and right handles are on the correct side.
3. Tighten in place with hand wheel bolts, on both sides.
4. Handle assembly is now complete.

Note: Ensure handle height is the same on either side of the walker.

Front and Rear Wheel Assembly

1. Remove plugs from frame tube.
2. Insert rear wheel tubes into the walker frame, ensuring the wheel is on the outside of the tube and brake cable is inline with the same side of the walker. Tighten in place with hand wheel bolts.
3. Insert front wheel tubes into the walker frame. Tighten in place with hand wheel bolts.
4. Wheel assembly is now complete.

Note: Ensure wheel height is the same on all four wheels of the walker.

Backrest Bar Assembly

1. Insert backrest into receivers. Once a notable 'click' sound is heard, the backrest is now secured.

Note: Ensure backrest is locked in place on both sides of the walker before use.

12. Care, Maintenance & Customisation

Maintenance Schedule

Weekly

• Check brakes for malfunction.
• Check all wheels, castors and hinge points for loose bolts and nuts.

Periodically

• Check handgrips for wear.
• Check frame bolts are secure.
• Check folding hinge bolts are secure.
• Check front and rear axle bolts are secure.
• Check for wear or cracks.
• Check wheels for splitting or damage.
• Check seat upholstery for wear and seat base for cracks and that it is secured to frame.

Yearly

• Once a year, take your seat walker to an authorised repairer for a full check, clean, service, and lubrication of all moving parts.

Serviceable Components

• Wheels
• Bag
• Hand grips
• Brake Cables
• Seat
• Brake Handles
• Bearings
• Bolts and Nuts

Customisation

All walker customisation, modification, and/or alterations made to this product are considered "custom" changes. They may cause the product to no longer meet safety standards and should be considered prior to commencement. Any customisation or modification of the walker is not warranted by Aidacare and will void the warranty.

13. Compliance

Aspire walkers are manufactured and independently tested to the market-relevant compliance standards. Labels on the walkers address compliance requirements, and users should familiarise themselves with these prior to use.

14. Warranty

This product comes with a warranty of 12 months. Consumable parts (brake pads, castors, and upholstery) carry a 1-year warranty against manufacturer defect only and do not cover wear and tear through use.

[1 Year Limited Warranty]

15. Manufacturer, Importer & EU Representative

If you have any questions, you can contact:

Manufacturer:

Aidacare Pty Ltd
ABN 40 134 398 833
Building 3A, 1 Moorebank Avenue,
Moorebank NSW 2170 Australia
1300 133 120 | product@aidacare.com.au

EU Representative:

European Device Solutions (Ireland) Ltd
Stratton House, Bishopstown Road,
Cork T12 Y9TC Ireland
info@europeandevicesolutions.eu

Importer:

Aidacare Limited.
Registration 13785408
Arcadia House, Maritime Walk, Ocean Village,
Southampton SO14 3TL United Kingdom
01622 541235 | info@aidacare.co.uk

16. Service Log Book

This section is for recording service history:

Year 1

Service Type: ____________________ Date: ___________

Condition Report: ____________________________________

Inspected by: ____________________ Signature: ___________

Action taken: ____________________ Date: ___________

Year 2

Service Type: ____________________ Date: ___________

Condition Report: ____________________________________

Inspected by: ____________________ Signature: ___________

Action taken: ____________________ Date: ___________

Year 3

Service Type: ____________________ Date: ___________

Condition Report: ____________________________________

Inspected by: ____________________ Signature: ___________

Action taken: ____________________ Date: ___________

Year 4

Service Type: ____________________ Date: ___________

Condition Report: ____________________________________

Inspected by: ____________________ Signature: ___________

Action taken: ____________________ Date: ___________