12. Maintenance
Check that everything is clean and working before using.
Recommended at least once per year
Check that
General
The Walker feels firm/does not feel loose.
The Walker does not rattle during manoeuvres.
The Walker is level and all of its castors are in
contact with the floor.
The Walker is not dirty.
Arm rests
Armrests are intact and clean.
Armrest widening is functional.
Handle
Grips are not damaged/dirty.
Handle adjustment is functional.
Battery
Check that the charging cable is connected to
the control box.
Check that the hand control is connected to
the control box.
Connect or fit new hand control as required.
Check that the battery, actuators and control
box are not loose.
Height adjustment
Raising and lowering are functional.
The Walker feels stable at maximum settings.
There is no play between the vertical frame
and bottom frame.
Height adjustment clamps lock.
The electric actuator must not feel loose.
Height adjustment via hand control is
functional.
The electric actuator must run
smoothly at a constant speed.
Frame parts
There is no mechanical damage.
There are no scratches.
End plugs/lower frame fitted.
Castors/brakes
Castors roll easily/tread not damaged.
The castors are firmly fastened to the lower
frame.
Castor brakes functional on all castors.
Handbrake functional.
DHG can provide upon request neccessary technical information in order to assist maintenace and repair of the
device.
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Action
Clean with lukewarm soap solution or alcohol-based cleaning
agent (no petroleum products).
Clean; replace if damaged.
Replace lock knob.
Clean with lukewarm soap solution (no petroleum products).
Replace handle grips.
Fit lock screws/plates as required.
Fit new charging cable; this must always be connected to the
control box (IP65 protection).
Connect or fit new hand control as required.
Refer to the wiring diagram in the control box wiring section.
Tighten; replace with new fasteners as required.
Fit new guide sleeves (in frame) or end plugs (in chrome tubes)
as required.
The part list shows the design and which fasteners must be
checked. Contact the DHG if the parts cannot be tightened.
Replace clamps.
Tighten the attachment fitting concerned; replace bolts/lock
nuts as necessary.
Check that the battery/hand control/ actuator are connected in
accordance as in hte control box wiring section.
Charge the battery. Contact customer services.
If damage is present, contact DHG customer services.
Touch up as necessary.
Fit new end plugs.
Clean or replace castors. NOTE: Castors are always fixed to
the lower frame with thread locker or lock
nuts.
The castors are sealed and we do not recommend their
dismantling; instead, replace the whole castor assembly).
Tighten the castor bolt and fit locking nut or use thread locker
(depends on model).
Replace castor assembly.
Adjust the brake or fit new castors.
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