The ProLite Nero Sport is a tri-walker designed to assist users with limited mobility, suitable for both indoor and outdoor use to help with walking and prevent falls.
Function Description
The Nero Sport tri-walker is intended to provide support and stability for individuals who require assistance with walking. It features a lightweight design and adjustable components to cater to individual user needs. The walker is designed to be easily unfolded for use and folded for storage or transport. It incorporates a braking system for user safety, allowing for both active braking and locking the wheels in a stationary position.
Important Technical Specifications
- Maximum Weight Capacity: 135kg (21st)
- Height (Adjustable): 830-960 mm
- Width: 665 mm
- Depth: 610 mm
- Folded Width: 250±5 mm
- Max User Weight: 136kg / 21.4st
- Front Castor: 8" PU tyre
- Rear Castor: 8" PU tyre
- Product Weight: 4.97kg / 10.7lb
- Frame Material: Aluminium
- Bag Maximum Load: 5kg
Usage Features
The Nero Sport tri-walker includes several features to enhance user experience and safety:
Parts Description:
- Hand grip: Ergonomically designed for comfortable holding.
- Height adjustable tubing: Allows for customization of the walker's height.
- Rear reflector on hand grip: Enhances visibility for safety.
- Brake lever: Used for active braking and locking the wheels.
- Interlock button for height adjustment: Secures the hand grips at the desired height.
- Bag: Provides storage for personal items, with a maximum load of 5kg.
- Front wheel: Contributes to maneuverability.
- Brake adjust screw: Allows for fine-tuning of the brake tension.
- Rear wheel: Provides stability and support.
Unfolding the Tri-Walker:
To unfold, hold both handles and pull them apart. Secure the walker by pushing the frame mechanism until it locks into place. It is crucial to ensure the tri-walker is fully opened and locked before use.
Folding the Tri-Walker:
To fold, press the centre button to unlock the frame mechanism. Then, hold both handles and push them together to close the walker.
Height Adjustment:
To adjust the height of the handles, press and hold the interlock buttons (D) located on both sides. Move the hand grips up or down until the desired height is achieved. Release the interlock buttons to lock the hand grips into the new height position. It is important to ensure both interlock buttons are at equal heights and fully locked before using the walker.
Braking / Locking:
- Braking: To engage the brakes, pull both brake levers simultaneously towards the hand grips.
- Locking: To lock the brakes, ensure the Nero Sport is stationary. Press both brake levers down until they lock into position.
- Releasing Brakes: To release the brakes from the locked position, pull up on the brake levers.
- Brake Adjustment: To tighten the brake, unscrew the brake cable adjuster (E) to add tension to the cable. Ensure that the stopper bolt (F) is tight to the frame after adjustment.
Safety Instructions:
- Only use the tri-walker for its intended purpose.
- Use only on even and solid surfaces.
- Regularly check fittings and fasteners, and re-tighten if necessary.
- Do not overfill the bag; adhere to the maximum load of 5kg.
- Ensure the tri-walker is fully opened and locked before use.
- Verify that both interlock buttons are at equal heights and fully locked. Test the tri-walker for stability before applying full weight to the hand grips.
- Test the brake lever before operating the tri-walker.
- Do not use the product to transport a person.
- Be aware that surface temperatures can increase or decrease when exposed to external heat sources (e.g., sunlight) or cold environments.
Maintenance Features
Cleaning / Maintenance:
- Only use the tri-walker for its intended use.
- Clean regularly with a damp cloth by hand.
- Only use mild detergents for cleaning.
- Replace damaged or significantly worn parts promptly.
- Regularly test the brakes to ensure they are working correctly before each use.
Warranty
- Frame Warranty: The frame of the ProLite Nero Sport tri-walker is warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship for 5 years.
- Other Parts Warranty: All other parts of the tri-walker carry a 1-year warranty. This warranty does not cover non-durable components such as grips, tyres, and rubber accessories, which are subject to normal wear and require periodic replacement.
- Exclusions: The warranty does not cover failures due to owner misuse, negligence, or normal wear and tear.
- For any questions regarding the ProLite Nero Sport tri-walker, users should contact their local dealer.