B+B ALEVO - Using the Rollator; Walking Technique

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5. Use
Walking
Make your first attempts to walk with the rollator on a level, firm sur-
face. Familiarize yourself with how the brakes work. Let someone ac-
company you during this initial period.
For an anatomically correct gait, the push handles must be set at the
proper height (see sec. 4.4.).
• Place yourself in the rollator so that your ankles are at the height of
the rear wheels.
• Stand with good posture.
• Grasp the push handles with both hands and your arms bent at a
slight angle.
When walking with the rollator, try to keep your body as close as possi-
ble to the push handles. This increases the stability and safety against
tipping over; in addition, avoid standing with a bent back. Try to gene-
rally walk inside the rollator and not behind it. Take small steps and do
not push the rollator too far ahead.
You can determine the change of direction and speed by pushing the
rollator. Always use the brakes to slow down your movement. The rol-
lator could otherwise spin around the braked wheel with the unbraked
wheel, and you could fall over.
Go around obstacles whenever possible. Try to use ramps or take eleva-
tors. If this is not possible, the rollator must be carried over the obstac-
le. Find a second person to help you do this, if possible.
Seating area
The rollator is also designed to be used as a seat by the user for short
breaks. It is therefore equipped with a seating area and a back support.
You must activate the locking brakes before sitting down. The rollator
could roll away and you could fall.
Lifting points
You can lift the rollator on the grips or frame sections, in order to carry
it over obstacles or steps.
6. Technical data
Dimensions and weights
Type: Lightweight rollator
Color: platinum / midnight blue (*,**)
Height: 32“ - 38“
Length: 27“
Width: 24“
Width between handles: 18“
Width of handles: 1 ¼“ (support surface 2“)
Seat height: 20“ (*,**), 23“
Seat width: 17 ½“
Folded width: 10 ½“
Turning radius: 33 ½“
Weight: 15 ¼ lbs
Max. user weight: 286 lbs
Max. load of bag: 11 lbs
Tires
Rear wheels: 7 ¾ “ x 1 ½“ (*,***),
7 ½ “ x 1 ¾ “ (**)
Castor wheels: 7 ¾ “ x 1 ½“ (*,***)
7 ½ “ x 1 ¾ “ (**)